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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1951

Page

6

Bride Elect Ruth Evans Guest of Honor at Shower

Ruth Evans bride elect was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. L Church and Miss Christina Church at 73 North Congress Street. Hostesses assisted. pink and green decorations featured a silver sprinkling can of gladioli over the gift table and a mantel display of a miniature bride and groom. Winners in two contests were Mrs. Fred McCoy and Mrs. Parker Walker. refreshments were served by the hostesses to neighborhood guests.

Ruth Evans E.R. Walker L. Church Miss Christina Church Fred McCoy Parker Walker Franz Woodworth James Ebright W. H. Cooper Charles Farrow Donna Denyes Joe Maffett Edna LaFollette J. J. Sisler J. L. Henry Harry Cromiey J. A. Bell Fred Herron Mae Herron George Evans Frank Rose Thomas Vercoe James Puck Carlos Cameron

Dr C F Jividen Guest Speaker At Gesell Guild Meeting

Dr C F Jividen led Gesell Guild of CCT in a meeting at 61 Sunnyside Drive outlining home first aid steps for burns cuts punctures broken bones poisons and sudden illnesses He urged prevention and noted a locked cabinet for drugs A nominating committee was formed for new officers to be elected next month Mrs Phil Porter joined as a new member Dessert was served to ten members and a guest Mrs Clark Jividen Racine April meeting set for Mrs Robert Lance’s home

C. F. Jividen Gesell Guild of CCT Ega Mra Phil Porter Jividen Clark Jividen Racine Robert Lance Strathmore Blvd

Weekend Guests Gather Across Towns and States

MP and Mrs J B Roberts Fort St host as weekend guests Mrs Roberts brother and wife James Brown of Toronto. Patty and Nancy Russell Athens Easter with brothers Larry and Jerry Russell at Mrs Wilma Gilberts Frost. Shirley Coe accompanied. Easter dinner guests included Mr Mrs C R Gilbert Columbus A E Gilbert Marion and Mr Mrs C E Gilbert Coolville with Dr and Mrs W D Witham Maplewood Drive. Cpl and Mrs Phil Faires Baltimore Md visited with their son Wayne and daughter Daryl. Faires stationed at Ft Holabird Md. They toured Washington DC.

J. B. Roberts Fort St Robert James, Brown Toronto Oe Patty Nancy Russell Athens Larry Jerry Russell Wilma Gilbert Frost Russell Shirley Coe Gilbert Marvin C. R. Gilbert Columbus A. E. Gilbert Marion C. E. Gilbert Coolville W. D. Witham Maplewood Drive Cpl Phil Faires Wayne Baltimore Cpl. Faires Army Ft Holabird Ronald Daryl Washington, D.C

Eighteen Attend Wednesday Luncheon and Bridge At Athens Club

Eighteen members attended the Wednesday luncheon and bridge at the Athens Country Club. Prizes were awarded to Mrs J B Roberts Mrs Gerald Stauffer Mrs Piward Sprague and Mrs Stanley Smith. Mrs Williams Bentley of Detroit was a guest. Mrs Earl G Davis chaired arrangements for the rummage sale set for Friday April 6 at City Hall. Demale inquiries to Mr Totty Mizicks 27457. Auditing committee named Mrs etry Migicke Mrs Geneva Masterr an and Mrs Edna Abbott. Next meeting scheduled for April 10.

Athens Country Club J.B Roberts Gerald Stauffer Piward Sprague Stanley Smith Williams &. Bentley Detroit, Mich Wasa Guest Earl G Davis WBA Toof Hall Demale Totty Mizicks Etry Migicke Geneva Masterran Edna Abbott

New Season Skippers Versatile Wardrobe Picks

New York report advises spring wardrobe planning with dresses that transition to summer. Recommends at least two versatile dresses such as a jacket dress, redingote, sheath with a duster, and print rayon crepe options. Emphasizes washable fabrics, coordinated trims, and adaptable styling for multiple seasons.

New York

Rainbow Girls Meeting Scheduled

Rainbow Girls invite parents and teenage girls to the Masonic Temple Building on Friday evening April 6 from 7 to 9 30 to learn about the Athens Assembly. Advisory board members will distribute petitions and answer questions for daughters of Masons and Eastern Stars and friends in Athens County. Petitions must be signed and returned by April 16 to a board member or at the meeting.

Athens Assembly of the Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Daughters of Masons Eastern Stars Athens County Frank Nuzum

Club Calendar and Community Events Update

American Legion Auxiliary hosts a rum mage sale at City Hall to raise funds for uniforms and instruments. Waterloo Bandicoosters perform a dance at the high school to support school band needs.

American Legion Auxiliary Waterloo Bandicoosters

Baby Baptized On Easter at First Presbyterian

Rebecca Ann Jones five months old daughter of Mr and Mrs James W Jones of Athens Route 1 was baptized by Rev Fred Luchs on Easter morning at the First Presbyterian Church. Grandparents Ray Jones and Esse Hawthorne, great grandparents R W Jones and RL King are named. The notice also mentions the birth of Linda Faye Duncan at Sheltering Arms Hospital with grandparents James Duncan Sr and Mrs Lawrence Dupler.

Rebecca Ann Jones James W. Jones Athens Fred Luchs First Presbyterian Church Ray Jones Esse Hawthorne Albany R. W. Jones RL # King James Duncan Linda Faye Sheltering Arms Hospital Lawrence Dupler

Meeting Postponed by Athens City Federation of Women's Cuba

The Athens City Federation of Women's Cuba announces a postponement of its Monday afternoon meeting to May 7. The notice appears among a set of household tips and casual snippets about cooking and tea preparation.

Athens City Federation of Women's Cuba

California Date Pie From Gaynor Maddox

California friends share a dessert recipe for Date Pie with graham crust and orange notes. The filling combines dates, flour, sugar, water or sherry, orange rind and juice, plus walnuts, then cooks until thick. Serve with breakfast or dinner items listed in a 1940s menu, highlighting the pie among meals.

Gaynor Maddox California

The We The Women average housewife filing system idea

The article argues households function like small businesses and calls for a dedicated office area with desk, filing cabinet, calendar, and organized mail. It suggests recording children vaccines, painters and charges, and other family duties to ease daily life and reduce household clutter. It compares a wife's role to a secretary managing vital details.

Johnny Mama

Baked Fish and Broccoli With Sherry Cheese Sauce

A rich dish using frozen broccoli and fish fillets with a creamy sherry cheese sauce. Prepare a layered bake with broccoli, fish, and sauce, bake until fish flakes. Serves two or more depending on portions.

Dr Crane urges elderly farming as life extension plan

Dr George W Crane proposes five to ten million elderly owners on small Indiana farms as national insurance and stability. He cites retired clergyman Case 7-283, recounts 1949 farm purchase, and suggests churches or philanthropists fund 5 acre plots with house and well to aid aging citizens.

George W. Crane Clark L Crane Indiana Florida C. Penney

Young Matrons Hear Speaker at First Christian Church

The Young Matrons Group of the First Christian Church met Tuesday evening at 65 Sunnyside Drive hosted by Mrs Kenneth Bingman. Guest speaker D W Burt spoke on Responsibilities of Motherhood with devotions by Mrs Dana Bolin. Dozens of members attended including Mrs Odessa Howell, Mrs Willard Border, Mrs R F Rose and many others. A guest, Mrs H C Bailey of San Francisco, was present.

D. W. Burt First Christian Church Kenneth Bingman Sunnyside Drive Dana Bolin Odessa Howell Willard Border R. F. Rose Larry Helwig Ralph Cade Glenn Byard M. S. Phillips A. M. Smith Dan Chapman Charles Snow Joe B. Maffett Ernest. M. Collina Cecil MecGlone Mary Jane Hooper John Lynch Evan E. Willams Haywood Boles Charles Trout Glenn Mingus Harry Adams H.C. Bailey San Francisco Calif Collins Cal

Lodges Observe Aniversaries at New Marshfield

Delilah Rebekah Lodge No BR4 of New Marshfield observed the 42nd anniversary of IOOF and the fourth anniversary of Rebekahs with members, families, and guests. Gifts were given to three charter members L. Db. Conkey Albany Oscar Llewellyn Carmi Shaffer New Marshfield. A program of readings songs skits and music plus a candlelight tableau and Easter season decorations and refreshments followed.

Delilah Rebekah BR4 New Marshfield OOF Rebekahs IOOF L. Db. Conkey Albany Oscar Llewellyn Carmi Shaffer

Miracle vitamins with iron Solu seals ad

An Athens Ohio drugstore advertisement promotes Miracle Vitamins with Iron Solu seals for nerves stomach trouble skin and blood. Five campaigns promise better sleep and recovery with 190 tablets priced at 250 plus 2 cents wrap and tax. Sold at Quick's Drug Store near the post office.

Quick's Athens Ohio

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