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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1953

Page

6

Who's Coming And Going

Mrs. Glen Foster of Strathmore Blvd returned last week after a month with her mother in Coos Bay Oregon. Mrs. Melvin Brown of Hopewell Virginia spent last week with her parents in Second St. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Brown of Lorain visited relatives. Mrs. Robert O'Brien of Toledo was guest of her mother on E State St. Mrs. Arthur Coon of 37 Moore Ave returned from trips to Hamilton Indiana Lawrenceburg and Dayton.

Glen Foster Strathmore Blvd Rachael Smit Coos Bay Orgon Melvin Brown Hopewell Militon Nuzum Brown Elvin Brown Quartermaster School Camp Lee Willard Brown Lorain Homer Brown Preais Ave Robert O'Brien Toledo Carrie Smith Claudis Chappel Claudette E. State St Arthur Coon Moore Ave Hamilton Lawrenceburg Ind Dayton Walter Overbeck Archie Tewksbury E. E. Coon Coon Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Atocus

Social Calendar Update for Wednesday Activities

Mrs. Frank W Reed hosts at 61 Columbia for a 7 30 p m gathering. Ida M Patterson presides at The Plains Garden Club event at the school at 7 30 p m. Homemaker's Club with Mrs. John Hope at Grosvenor Crossing holds a 10 30 a m potluck co host Mrs W A Finney. Fidelity Rebekah Lodge meets at IOOF Hall Coolville at 8 p m. Intermediate Circle of CCT hosts Cottage Tea House at 8 30 p m. Regrets to co hosts Mrs Walter Cornwell and Mrs Charles Fulks by Tuesday noon. Maecenas Literary Club chaired by Mrs Ray Smith at 12 30 p m for anniversary dinner. Ladies Day Bridge Luncheon at Athens Country Club 1 pm with reservations via Mrs James Cumley.

Homemaker's Club John Hope Grosvenor Crossing Potluck W. A. Finney Cottage Tea House Walter Cornwell Charles Fulks State Hospital Maecenas Literary Club Ray Smith Grosvenor St Athens Country Club James Cumley

The Mature Parent by Muriel Lawrence

Mrs Mel fears mistakes with Steve aged seven and shy He notes Steve stutters She questions her self esteem and why parents need it to guide her parenting approach The piece explores how parental self regard affects child development and confidence.

Mel Bill Steve

We the Women and Self-Esteem in Parenting

A column discusses how self-esteem shapes a mother’s choices about marriage after widowhood and its impact on a stuttering child. It argues mothers with confidence set clear boundaries, support honest emotion, and resist external judgment, while noting siblings’ reactions to new babies and family dynamics. An informal reception for Rev. Ronald P. Globig is announced at Albany Baptist Church with a request to bring sandwiches.

Grandma Auntie Steve Ronald P. Globig Albany Baptist Church

How I Lost 18 lbs Quickly Safely

Cleveland woman Nellie Nellena describes dropping from 138 to 120 pounds using Rennel Concentrate. She claims easy weight loss without hunger and urges readers to ask druggists for the product and free booklet. The ad promises guarantee and refund options.

Cleveland Ohio Nellie Nellena Rennel

Dancers Destine to Perform at Ohio University Convocation

Haitian dancer Jean Leon Destine and his company will perform on the Memorial Auditorium stage at Ohio University in a student convocation program Tuesday March 31 at 940 a m. The show includes Haitian Creole songs and dances from Afro Haitian slave to carnival themes with voodoo rituals. Destine is joined by two women dancers and Alphonse Cimbtri Haitian drummer and soloist.

Jean Leon Destine Memorial Auditorium Ohio University Karl Ahrendt Mary Joyce Destine Haiti Alphonse Cimb@tr United

DAR Meets Saturday at Thackery House

Nabby Lee Ames chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met Saturday afternoon. Hostesses included Mrs. W. G. Danford and others. Guest speaker was Mrs. W. C. Dyer state chaplain who spoke on the American Indian and shared Maria, the potter of San Ildefonso, New Mexico, pieces and other Indian handicraft. Refreshments followed.

Nabby Lee Ames Chapter The Daughters of the American Revolution Thackery House W. G. Danford A. C Stewart J. C. Sherrard W. H. McKee W. B. Drake B. A. Wolfe Adeline Browning Maria San Ildefonso N.mex

Junior Garden Club Grows To Twenty Members

The Flaing Junior Garden Club held its March meeting at Ave Ann and Ralph Larry Kittle's home in The Plains with Mrs. Thomas Wolfe of Athens leading Planning your Garden. Larry McAllister spoke on Flowers for Flower Boxes as members named Favorite Flowers for a Flower Box.

Flaing Ave Ann Ralph Larry Kittle Plains Thomas Wolfe Athens Larry McAllister Patsy Bryan Carolyn Sue Daugherty Ave Ann Kittle Joan Tipton Gail McCoy Tommy Lee Patty Bryan

Friendship Circle Has Meeting Sunday

The Intermediate Friendship Circle of the First Christian Church met Sunday evening in the church basement. A movie titled The Brain that Counts and other films were shown with comments by Cecil McGione Jr. Christian Youth Fellowship guests attended.

First Christian Church Cecil McGione, Jr Christian Youth Fellowship Group Leland McBride Billy McDaniel Richard White Donald Snyder Judy Bolton Mary Kay Sidders Junior Beasley Jerry Lee Steward Eddie Chesser Jerry Jahnson Karen Davis Janet Yuill Mollie Moore David Ross Gary Bigley Mancy Lee McAnall Vickie Smith Ginny Neutzling Warren Williams Lindley Williams Larry Chesser Bob Dickens Roland Rousey Cecil McGione Loretta and Jerry

Easy to Sew Two Piece Blouse and Wrap Skirt Pattern

Advertises Pattern No 8952 in sizes 10 to 20 with two main pieces for a blouse and wrap skirt. Provides fabric length for size 12 and requests 30 cents in coins plus name address size and pattern number to Sue Burnett at Athens Messenger New York. Mentions Basic FASHION for 53 as a complete sewing guide and gift pattern inside the book.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N. Y Anne Cabot Ath Messenger Ave. Americas

Lessons in Bridge Playing by Oswald Jacoby

Bridge column recounts a North South hand where four spades was chosen over a slam attempt. Lenny Harmon executes precise discards and finesses to force West into a losing defense, while Fast misleads with heart and club plays. The case study analyzes the bidding and play leading to a down one result for South.

Oswald Jacoby North South West Declarer Lenny Harmon New York Harmon Dummy East Fast Hearts Nine of Hearts Hobson Queen of Hearts Heart

Parents Meet School Building Crisis Help With Plans

Parents and civic groups in Fairfield Connecticut tackled crowded schools by collaborating with 11 PTA groups, the Board of Education, and a Citizens' School Study Council to shape ideal classrooms. An advisory committee urged 10 key features including 28 by 4 foot rooms, washable surfaces, panoramic windows, non glare lighting, proper storage, soundproofing, and ample outdoor play space.

PTA Board of Education Citizens’ School Study Council

4 H Club Adviser Award Slated In Columbus Luncheon

Mrs Gail Watkins of 7 Aun St received a 4 H Club adviser's service award at a recognition luncheon in Columbus. About 800 people representing 4 H Clubs statewide were expected to attend the award presentation and luncheon sponsored by the State 4 H Club Department.

Gail Watkins Aun St Hilltop Ht Columbus State

Sunshine Club Meeting At Weaver EUB Church

Mrs. Edna McVay hosted the Sunshine Club at the Weaver EUB Church on March 19. A noon potluck followed quilting and stitching activities with many members and guests listed by name.

Edna McVay Sunshine Club Eub Church Neilie Zimmerman Gertrude Marum Alice Ellis Madeline Staneart Edna Mc Way Clarice Morris Ver Jean West Carolyn Janie Arlene Deyis Bobby Genie Beckley

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Peo Frank W Reed Columbia Ida M Patterson Plains Garden Fidelity Rebekah Lodge Coolville Muriel Lawrence Roth Millet States Mexico Canada Sir Shoe Store South Court Street DAR Friendship Circle Val Annette Jewatt NEA U. S. Office of Education Connecticut Fairfield House of Fashion V. Ofc the Cline Pharmacy Co Cornwell Britain Ensiiy Amnart Logan St.jooseph Saitan Smith-Corona Logan's
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