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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1953

Page

6

Weekend Visits and Local Greetings in Athens Area

Weekend visitors and travel plans fill Athens area notices. Miss Gladys and Miss Arvilla VanDyke spend time with Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Van Dyke in Cadiz while Charles O. Lintner and son Kim visit grandma in Elmwood Place. The Pau Deans relocate to 2006 Waltham Road as salesman for Tracy Wells Co. Betty Weaver achieves CPS certification. Airman Raymond J. Brooks heads to Camp Stoneman with family plans in Athens. Various relatives and guests visit and travel between Athens Canton Morgantown Parkersburg and Columbus families across the region.

Gladys Vandyke Arvilla VanDyke R. H. van Dyke Cadiz Charles O. Lintner Kim Akron Athens Down& Grones Elmwood Place Mr. Lintner Lintner Melanie Carolyn Carr Deans Waltham Road Columbus Dean Tracy Wells Co Betty Weaver Ohio University Business and Professional Women’s Club Raymond J. Brooks Minnie Hughes Palmer Paul Schramm Cleveland John K. Rose Paul Coley J. S. Basom Charlies McGraner Leslie Robinson Parkersburg W. Va

Easter Menu Highlights Include Green Asparagus Salad

The menu outlines a green asparagus salad with a tart vinaigrette as a key Easter dish. It also notes creamed spinach with mushrooms and a full Easter dinner plan featuring roast chicken, mashed potatoes, buttered onions, rolls, and desserts. The vinaigrette combines salt paprika pepper tarragon and vinegars with oil and chopped vegetables.

Presbyterian Women and Club Activities Schedule

Wednesday social calendar lists Presbyterian Women Group IX with Mrs. Rice at 15 N College St 8 pm. Women’s Auxiliary of Church of Good Shepherd with Mrs Whitehouse at 242 E State St 7 45 pm. 88 Ladies Day Bridge Luncheon at Athens Country Club 1 pm reservations to Minear 22922. Mason ic Hall hosts Initiation and silent auction 7 60 6 Beta Theta Pi Auxiliary postponed to April. Nannie Ullom Rebekah IOOF hall 6 30 lodge 8 pm degree practice. Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae with Mrs Calvin 58 Avon Pl 6 pm. Group VIII Presbyterian Church with Mrs Roberts 8 pm. Plains Adult Fellowship Class 7 40 pm election of officers Rainbow practice for Eastern Star at Masonite Hall 6 15 pm.

Women's Auxiliary of Church of Good Shepherd Victor Whitehouse E. State St Athens Country Club

Retiring Athens Librarian Begins New Free Days

Miss Blanche Phillips retires today after five and a half years as librarian of the Athens Branch. She plans more gardening and travel, recalling her early career as a teacher at Mann Ridge and later work as governess and in aged care.

Blanche Phillips Athens Miss Phillips Mann Ridge Bellaire Lancaster City Misa Phillips The Methodist Worthington Methodist Home For College Hill Cincinnati Phillips United States England David and Adeline Blakeley Phillips Clarks Chapel Charts Chapel First Methodist Church of Martzolff WSCS Order of Eastern Star Ohio University

Date dress pattern 8954 for juniors in 11 to 18

Pattern No. 8954 offers a date dress with softly gathered waist and front button opening in sizes 11 to 18. The perforated sewing pattern costs 30 cents and ships to Sue Burnett at Athene Messenger New York. Also advertised is the Basic FASHION 1953 spring summer sewing guide priced 25 cents.

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

Group Singing Features Club Meeting Monday

The Athens Woman's Music Club met Monday at Mrs. E. H. Gaylord’s home for an ensemble group singing program. The nominating committee is led by Mrs. Thomas Gibson with members Mrs. P. L. Peterson and Mrs. Hichard Selleck. A new program committee is formed by Mrs. A. R. Kresge and includes Mrs. Dan Merrick, Mrs. John Hessy, Mrs. William Brophy, and Mrs. William McDonald. Mrs. A. E. Ward, chairwoman of rural music for the State Music Federation of Ohio, awarded cash prizes to two federation groups, the Rome-Canaan Chorus and the Farm Bureau Women’s Chorus, to promote music in Ohio.

Athens Woman's Music Club E. H. Gaylord Fairview Ave Thomas Gibson P. L. Peterson Hichard Selleck A. R. Kresge Dan Merrick John Hessy William Brophy William McDonald A. E. Ward State Music Federation of Ohio Federation Rome-Canaan Farm Bureau Women's Chorus Ohio

We the Women Solve the Money in Marriage Debate

A worried husband complains his wife spends her own paycheck on luxuries while he pays all household bills. The writer argues that marriage benefits if the wife contributes her earnings to a joint fund, urging either full home focus or shared finances, and ends with a sharp moral question about leadership in marriage.

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Plains Canasta Club Elects Officers

The Plains Canasta Club met with Mrs. Marilyn Shanklin. Officers elected are Mrs. Iona Grace president, Mrs. Mary Michael vice president, Mrs. Charlotte Hawk secretary treasurer and news reporter. Hawk was prize winner. others present included Mrs. Mary Scott, Elaine McGraner, Pat Douglas and June Koon. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Groce.

The Plains Canasta Club Marilyn Shanklin Iona Grace Mary Michael Charlotte Hawk Helen Langel Mary Scott Elaine McGraner Pat Douglas June Koon Groce

Lessons in Bridge Playing by Oswald Jacoby

Oswald Jacoby reflects on Sidney Lenz in his eighties, praising the grand old man of bridge while recounting a duplicate hand on the Andrea Doria. The missive includes a Card Sense puzzle about a two diamonds contract and invites readers to answer tomorrow.

Sidney Lenz Lenz Sidney Andrea Doria West East South Oswald Jacoby The Athens Messenger P.O Midtown Sta New York N.Y

Keep Grooming Articles Clean by Alicia Hart

Teenagers learn neat bathrooms aid beauty by drying wash cloths in sun and air after use. Neatly dried towels reduce bacterial growth and toothbrushes last longer when drained dry. Rinse soap after use and keep creams and powders covered and neatly arranged to avoid dust and contamination.

Daughters of 1812 Luncheon Delights Members and Guest

The Daughters of 1812 held a Thursday luncheon at Mrs. J. H. Harvey's home on W. State St. Nine members and guest Mrs. Cora Penny attended. President Mrs. I. E. Carpenter presented papers on Ohio during the War of 1812 era and on political matters by Mrs. Nora Atkinson. A social hour followed.

Daughters of 1812 J. H. Harvey W. State St Cora Penny L. E. Carpenter Ohio Nora Atkinson

Rennel Claims Weight Loss and Waist Reduction

Adams Mills Ohio resident Mrs. Bruce Clark promotes Rennel as effective for weight loss. She reports losing 20 pounds and 5 inches from her waist after using Rennel, and notes appetite control returns when not taking it. The ad touts liquid Rennel sold by druggists with a free booklet and a $1.40 price, offering a refund if unsatisfied.

Adams Mills Ohio Bruce Clark Rennel

Tuba Development Recital Tonight in Ewing Auditorium

James Hissom of St. Marys WV presents a graduate lecture recital on the tuba in solo and ensemble roles. JoAnne Jarvi accompanies. program discusses early predecessors and development with contemporary trends. Public invited at 8 o'clock.

James Hissom St. Marys W. Va Ewing Auditorium JoAnne Jarvi

Club Meeting Notes Highlight Prizes and Host

A club meeting was held Monday evening with Mrs Iona Groce hosting. Prizes were won by Mrs Elaine McGraner Mrs Mary Michael and Mrs June Koon. Refreshments were served by Mrs Groce. Others present included Mrs Charlotte Hawk Mrs Marilyn Shanklin Mrs Betty Oliver and Mrs Pat Douglas. The next meeting is set for April 13 at Mrs Helen Langel’s home.

Plains Canasta Club Iona Groce Elaine McGraner Mary Michael June Koon Groce Charlotte Hawk Marilyn Shanklin Betty Oliver Pat Douglas Helen Langel

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R. H. Marquis Northwood Drive Chicago Dr. Marquis A. P. Marquis Ross Davis P. State St Robert Morris Joy Morgantown Morris Davis Robert W. Davis McKeesport CPS CPA Robert Mingus Armond Rist Peggy Ann Canton Blanche Tippie Sissie Frank Carl Stewart Floyd Heightland Bob Dick Carol Floyd David Kathy Chauncey Terry Donaldson James Scott Jimmy Danny Presbyterian Roger M. Rice, Jr N. College St Fred Tate Guysville Masonic Hall P.m Beta Theta Pi Nannie Ullom Rebekah Ioof Hall Alpha Gamma Delta Franklin H. Calvin Avon PL Presbyterian Church W. L. Roberts Plains Norman Smith Rainbow Masonite Hall ST. Josen Tae Mademoiselle Llidag House of Fashion Columbia Pat Pond Cornwell Court St G. R the Cline Pharmacy Co By Oswald Jacoby Micre Val Alicia Hart Prima SHOE South Court Street Adv Stauffer State St Doren Corton Logan
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