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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1951

Page

6

Who's Coming and Going Mr. Robert Jones of Athens

In Athens, Mr. Robert Jones of Route 1 is recovering from a serious illness at St. Joseph Hospital in Parkersburg West Virginia. He has been treated for two weeks and plans to return home late next week. Local notices list relatives and visitors from across the area, including trips to Beckley for a death in the Kilgore family and visits by Camp Atterbury soldiers.

Robert Jones Athens St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg W. Va Jones Crystal Lake Medway Williard Shields Second St F. D. Sutton Sutton Philadelphia

Belle White Class Elects Officers at Meeting

The Belle White Class of Central Avenue Methodist Church elected officers at a gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. James McMullen on Shafer Street. Officers named were Ruth Davies president Hazel Straw vice president Lorene Thomas secretary Mildred Bean assistant secretary Lena Nida treasurer and Helen Hess press reporter. Eighteen members attended and Hazel Straw presided. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs Hess.

Belle White Central Avenue Methodist Church James McMullen Shafer St Ruth Davies Hazel Straw Lorene Thomas Mildred Bean Lena Nida Helen Hess

Birth of Son for Braley Family in Dayton

Mr and Mrs M H Braley of Dayton announce the birth of a son named Martin Winslow on May 28 at Good Samaritan Hospital Dayton Grandparents are Mr and Mrs H W Braley of Aurora Illinois and Mrs Martin P Josten of Athens

M. H. Braley Dayton Jerry Josten Martin Winslow Good Samaritan Hospital H. W. Braley Aurora, Ill Martin P. Josten Athens

Nancy Davis Weds Russell Needham in May 4 Springfield Ceremony

Nancy Davis and Russell Needham wed in a Friday May 4 ceremony at the Evangelical United Brethren Church of Springfield. The bride, in a navy blue suit, carried a white Bible, with 150 guests attending the church and reception. The groom is employed at Robbins and Meyers and will enter Ohio University as a senior in September. they reside at 2258 Columbus Ave.

Thomas Rosser Nancy Davis Russell Needham Maude Needham Springfield Clifford Stearns Evangelical United Brethren Church of Omer Warner Wright-Patterson Air Base Needham Robbins and Meyers College of Arts and Science Ohio University Sigma Omicron Nu Columbus Ave

Athens Women’s Music Club Annual Guest Night

Members hosted guests Monday at the Presbyterian Church parlors. Miss Mary Blayney led the program with Miss Betty Felarii singing pieces by Bernstein and others. A mixed chorus, piano sketches, solo songs, and a Haydn quartet followed, with refreshments and social hour concluding the event.

Athens Women’s Music Club Athens Women's Music Club Presbyterian Church Mary Blayney Betty Felarii Newington Bernstein Joan Goodall Feisbli Christine Baker Maurel Hawkins Brahms Glen Roach John C. Baker Libby Linn Gabriel Chopin Karl Ahrendt Dean Maurel Hawkins Janet Stewart Marshall Haydn Carl Roberts

Daughters of 1812 Hold Annual Luncheon

United States Daughters of 1812 held a luncheon at Mrs. J. R. Harvey's home on W. State Street. Miss Delle Finsterwald read a history of the Club Women's Creed by Mary Stewart. Mrs. John Earich spoke of a Florida trip. The gathering included a "last day of school" readings by members and Mrs. Cora Penny aided in serving.

United States Daughters of 1812 J. R. Harvey W. State St Delle Finsterwald Mary Stewart John Earich Florida Cora Penny

Shrine Plans School At Masonic Temple Friday Evening

The White Shrine of Jerusalem will hold a school of instruction Friday at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple with Mrs Esta Reeves of Gallipolis presiding. Refreshments will be served and all officers are asked to attend.

Jerusalem Masonic Temple Esta Reeves Gallipolis

The Mature Parent by Muriel Lawrence

Mrs N. confronts Penny’s six week sulky phase by voicing a firm request for an apology and more independence. The tale argues parental self acceptance builds trust, warning against turning homes into child psychology clinics and urging parents to examine their own motives.

Penny Mrs. N Psychia

The Sandwich Method for Policing Courtesy

Dr. Crane recounts Milwaukee police duty and worth arguing for tact in law enforcement. He notes officers train in psychology and law, stressing diplomacy to avoid deflating citizens ego. The piece endorses courteous policing and a two-compliment sandwich approach before correction.

George W. Crane Joseph Kluchesky Milwaukee Ane Noah Nced Milor Racnestuan University Northwestern Army

Ninth Birthday Party for Mary Cox at Pomeroy Road

Mr and Mrs Cecil Cox entertained at their Pomeroy Road home for their daughter Marys ninth birthday party Saturday afternoon. Guests included Marcia Walker Wally Boden Judy Hollingsworth Sandra Whaley Roberta Border Carol Frey Susie Cady Sonia Rose Marie Kirchner Linda Conkey Rose Marie Dailey Mary Ann Ahart Mary Katherine King Billa Selby Joy Selby. Games were played and refreshments served.

Cecil. Cox Mary Pomeroy Road Marcia Walker Wally Boden Judy Hollingsworth Sandra Whaley Roberta Border Carol Frey Susie Cady Sonia Rose Marie Kirchner Linda Conkey Rose Marie Dailey Mary Ann Ahart Mary Katherine King Billa Selby Joy Selby

Club Calendar Thursday and Friday Events

Intermediate Circle of CCL meets with Mrs Walter Cornwell at 3 Palmer Street at 3 30 p m. Class of Central Ave Church led by Mrs Wolfe at 99 Second Street at 7 30 p m. Past Chiefs Club postponed until June 15 hosted by Mrs Art Gorsuch at Lake Hope for afternoon and evening. Deborah Class at First Christian Church with Mrs E L Church at 73 N Congress Street at 2 p m. Albany Grange special meeting at 8 30 p m Saturday. members bring pie and sandwiches.

CCL Walter Cornwell Palmer St Bishop Central Ave So Wolfe Second St Chiefs Club Art Gorsuch Lake Hope

Birth of Son Stephen Frank White in Mansfield

Mr and Mrs Marvin E White announce the birth of a son Stephen Frank White on May 15 in Mansfield. A L White University Terrace and Mr and Mrs F B Dilley Columbia Ave join in the announcement.

Marvin E. White Mansfield Stephen Frank White A. L. White University Terrace F. B. Dilley Columbia Ave

Albany Grange Plans June 2 Meeting

Albany Grange met last Saturday night at the Grange hall and planned a June 2 meeting for first and second degree work for new members. Awards in the cotton street dress contest went to Melva Radcliffe first Mae Radford second and Mrs Tred way third. A program of songs and readings was led by Clara Poston. A combined Athens Lodi and Albany Granges meeting is planned for June 9 in the new Albany Grange Hall with third and fourth degree work. Members will serve luncheon on July 28 at the new hall during the Institution of the new Albany chapter of Eastern Star.

Albany Grange Grange Hall Harry Hoffee Melva Radcliffe Mae Radford Tredway Clara Poston Athens, Lodi Albany New Albany Grange New Hall Eastern Star

Garden Club Announces Flower Mart Committee

Athens Garden Club lists the Flower Mart helpers with roles from general chairman to co chairs for corsages vases and pottery plants. Proceeds fund community plantings including trees and shrubs.

Garden Club Athens Garden Club E. J. Taylor George Starcher James V. Rice Carl Hanson Jerome Fenske Edwin O'Neil Thomas Wolfe Taylor Paul Beckley F. B. Fuller

Golden Skin for Summer Fashion and Beauty Tips

A reader guidance piece suggests shifting to a golden toast complexion for summer, favoring a healthy look with moderated makeup. It notes avoiding leathered or deep tan tones, preferring foundations and powder, and pink to orange lipsticks to complement tanned skin. Also mentions vanilla pudding filling for cream puffs or layer cake with optional diced bananas for flavor.

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