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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1950

Page

6

League of Women Voters Promotes Public Participation in Government

Athens League of Women Voters, a 60 member non partisan group reorganized in 1949, encourages voter involvement and political education. It sent questionnaires to 52 candidates, hosted public meetings on local government education and finance, and supports upcoming state and national league programs and conventions.

League of Women Voters Athens League of Women Voters Athens League U. S. League of Women Voters League Athens Court Room Zews Athens Maud Wood Park Victor Goedicke Charles Allen Smart Robert F. Creegan Henri Siebert James Rundle Ralph Albaugh Voters Service National League Atlantic City League of Women Voters of Ohio Cleveland

Athens Order of Eastern Star to Honor Founders Day

Athens Chapter 175 marks the 100th anniversary of the Order of Eastern Star on Monday evening May 8. A program honors Robert Morris, founder in 1850, with Mrs. Lucille Woodworth noting it as the world's largest women’s organization and Ohio leading in membership. all members are invited.

Athens Order of Eastern Star Robert Morris Order Lucille Woodworth Ohio

Hoisington Birth in Ashland for David Carl

Mr and Mrs Carl Hoisington announce the birth of their son David Carl born April 11 in Ashland. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs L W Hoisington of Albany and Mr and Mrs Frank Sherman of 414 Richland Ave.

Carl Hoisington Ashland David Carl L. W. Hoisington Albany Frank Sherman Richland Ave

Rennel weight loss claim from Adelphi woman

Mrs Mildred Brokaw of Adelphi Ohio describes losing 40 pounds after using Rennel and grapefruit juice. The letter promotes a home recipe and money back guarantee, urging readers to buy from their druggist and try the product.

Mildred Brokaw Adelphi Ohio Rennel

Dad on Baby Feeding Time and Shared Parenthood

The bulletin from Cornell University promotes 50-50 parental roles for new fathers and mothers. It urges dads to share childcare from the start, adjust baby's schedule to fit father hours, and even prepare simple meals like a tomato strained meat cocktail for a quick joint routine.

Baby

Psychology of appeals for sales and persuasion

Dr. George W. Crane explains three degrees of effective stimuli in advertising and selling. He cites first degree touch and taste examples like apple pie, silk, and satin, then contrasts second and third degree verbal prompts to shape consumer choice. He urges readers to request his bulletin on the new psychology of advertising and selling via the newspaper.

George W. Crane Linda V Toledo

Phi Delta Theta Plans Picnic For Children Of Athens County Home

The Ohio University Phi Delta Theta chapter plans a picnic and wiener roast for wards of the Athens County Children's Home next weekend. The event is part of a year round service program led by campus groups with the YMCA and YWCA coordinating efforts. The YWCA aims to hold a spring carnival at the home in late May.

Athens County Ohio University Phi Delta Theta Fraternity W. L. LaBaw YMCA YWCA

Personal notes from Harrisburg wedding and visits

Mr and Mrs Richard C Bolin 184 N Lancaster Sr spent weekend in Harrisburg Pa attending the wedding of Miss Shirley Fisher and Mr James Langtry Mrs Bolin and Mrs Langtry were formerly with the Federal Security Agency in Washington DC Mr and Mrs Chester Copeland Sr New England hosted their son and wife Mr and Mrs Chester Copeland Jr who is in the Navy en route to Florida near the home of Mr and Mrs William Dean Mrs Hazel Shriver of Pomeroy spent weekend with Mrs Hazel Nesselroad 8 President St Emma Crossen 93 Richland Ave fell and broke her hip April 27 now at Sheltering Arms Hosp room No gad

Richard C. Bolin N. Lancaster Sr Harrisburg Shirley Fisher James Langtry Bolin Langtry Federal Security Agency Washington, D. C Chester Copeland Sr New England Chester Copeland Chester Copeland, Jr Navy Florida William Dean Emma Crossen Richland Ave

Club Calendar Showcases Wednesday Events and Recitals

A Wednesday calendar lists events at Athens and nearby venues. Ladies Day Luncheon at Athens Country Club at 1 pm requires reservations with Mrs. C E Nunemaker. Other items include church meetings, an open adult literature class, Masonic and Rebekah gatherings, PTA family night, and a postponed School of Music recital by Betty Ballas and Doris Bolles to May 11.

Athens Country Club C. E. Nunemaker School of Music Betty Ballas Doris Bolles

Young Matrons Meet at First Christian Church

Mrs. Cecil McGlone Jr. hosted the Young Matrons Group Tuesday with business led by Mrs. Marvin Phillips and devotions by Mrs. Allen Riley Jr. Guest speaker Mrs. W F Giesecke reported on Japan. refreshments served to listed members. Next meeting at Mrs. Charles H Trout’s home. Minear Chapter 274 CES Guysville to inspect May 5 with dinner at 6:30. reservations to Freda Bean. The Session Presbyterian Church meets at 7 p.m.

Cecil McGlone, Jr Garfield Ave First Christian Church Marvin Phillips Allen Riley, Jr W. F. Giesecke Japan Edith Jordan Dana Bolin Ernest Collins Riley, Jr John Lynch Phillips Joe Mechem R. F. Rose Joe B. Moffett Karl Becker Evan E. Williams Charles H. Trout Kenneth D. Bingman Anna Chapman Glenn Mingus H. B. Boles Odessa Howell Sunnyside Drive Minear CES Guysville Marion Reed Freda Bean

Women's Faculty Club Plans Traditional May Breakfast

The Women's Faculty Club of Ohio University will hold its traditional May breakfast on Sunday May 7 in the Faculty Club rooms at 35 S College St with two serving times 11 30 and 12 00 A short business meeting will follow at 12 15 Past events this year included a fall reception stunt night dessert a Christmas tea a travel party with Kodachrome pictures a games party dessert a chili Mexican supper and a birthday party dessert Members aiding the program included Joan Gunkelman publicity chairman Marguerite Appel member at large and Mary Antoinette membership chairman with Geraldine Hope treasurer

Women's Faculty Club of Ohio University Cora Miller S. College St Vivian Roberts Esther Starks Isabelle Work Ruth Birk Amy Allen Virginia Mather Lucille Phillips Joan Gunkelman Marguerite Appel Mary Antoinette Geraldine Hope Cilb

April Marriage Announced Of Miss Glenna Steinmetz and Wilbur Colburn

Miss Glenna Steinmetz and Wilbur Colburn wed on April 9 at the home of Mrs. Lizzie Blackwell Shade. Rev. Earl Cowan officiated a double ring ceremony. Attendants were maid of honor Luella Haning Wyandotte Michigan and best man Gail Steinmetz Wyandotte Michigan. A reception followed with guests from Shade Wyandotte Columbus Zanesville Thurston Harrisonville and Athens in attendance. A four tiered cake by Mrs. Floyd Buck decorated the refreshment table and a later shower was held at the groom’s parents home.

Lizzie Blackwell Shade Glenna Steinmetz Wilbur Colburn Clyde Colburn Earl Cowan Miss Steinmetz Luella Haning Wyandotte Mich Carl Colburn Carlene Larry Fred Colburn Anthony Steinmetz Letha Haning Ronald Luella Hanning Stanton Graham Cecil Charles Lee Cary Gail Steinmetz Charles Love David Dawn Wayne Steinmetz Florence Bates Eva Steinmetz Audrey Norris Ray Grim Vinton Hodge James McDonald Vickie Lynn Thurston Columbus Earl Fort Vada Carl F

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