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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1954

Page

6

Bridal Shower Honors Milford Millhuff Ahead of June Wedding

Miss Mary Millhuff of Portsmouth is honored by bridesmaids Miss Janet Earl Miss Barbara Porter and Miss Rosemary Hartman at a kitchen shower hosted at Miss Hartman residence. Millhuff will wed Robert E Dever of Portsmouth June 20. Contingent guests from Akron Columbus Maplewood Athens Grayson and more attended. Millhuff a Ohio University education senior and Dever a Ohio University graduate now studying law in Cincinnati.

Janet Earl Barbara Porter Rosemary Hartman Mary Millhuff Portsmouth Millhuff Robert E. Dever Miss Hartman Beth Abbott Akron Suzanne Lyons Columbus Corinne Peters Maplewood N. J Helen Strebeck Grayson Billie Jo Nuzum Athens College of Education Ohio University Dever Cincinnati

Visitors and family events reported in Springfield

Mrs. Herbert J. Parker visited Athens relatives and joined brother Bert Siville and family for a short trip. Mrs. Nettie Haynes of Toledo spends Memorial Day weekend with son Clarence Haynes and family at 73 Hooper Street. Linda Rae Nelson and Michael Minister, grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Michael of The Plains, gave piano recitals at the Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts. Mrs. Goldie Moore and Mrs. Bessie Strong attended Nelsonville High School graduation where Patti McKee, related to the Moores and Strongs, was among the graduates.

Herbert J. Parker Springfield Athens Bert Siville Siville Parker Poplar St Nettie Haynes Toledo Clarence Haynes Hooper St Linda Rae Nelson Michael Minister Ray Michael the Plains Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts Margerite Hartsook Columbus Linda Rae L. D. Nelson Goldie Moore State St Bessie Strong Fremont St Nelsonville High School

Athens High School elects officers for two groups

Last week two student groups at Athens High School chose officers for next year. The Girls Athletic Association elected Sue Stalder as president and Carol Blosser as vice president with Rose Dailey as secretary and Householder as social chair. Betty Beckley is sports manager and Betty Hope is publicity. Elsie Cobb serves as faculty adviser. The Future Homemakers of America elected Genevie Blaker as president and Mary Williams as vice president after a picnic. Karen Hunsicker is secretary with Marion Kantner treasurer and Sally Weber parliamentarian. Sandra Linton is finance and public affairs chair.

Athens Girls’ Athletic Association Sue Stalder Carol Blosser Rose Dailey Householder Betty Beckley Betty Hope Elsie Cobb Pauline Fierce Homemakers of America Vicki Smith University Terrace Genevie Blaker Mary Williams Karen Hunsicker Marion Kantner Mary Anne Linscott Sally Weber Sandra Linton

Attorney Speaks To BPW Club

Miss Nancy Krieg, attorney from Nelsonville, spoke to the Business and Professional Women's Club about law school and starting her practice. The program was led by the legislation committee led by Mrs. Frances Packard. Officers for the new year will be installed June 3 with a club room gathering and picnic.

Nancy Kreig Nelsonville Business and Professional Women Krieg Bias Frances Packard Lillian Fishinger Charlotte Cox Edna Kennedy Emagene Davis Rowena Sprout Margaret Felsinger Iris Fierce Dwight Robinson

Carrie Hall Club Hears Speaker on Home Needs

Mrs. Myrtle Hollister of the Children's Home spoke about welfare needs. She cited 238 children under care, 56 in the home, 21 in boarding homes, and 24 in free homes. The group distributed cookies and candy to Albany rest home patients.

Myrtle Hollister Carrie Hall Club Albany Grange Hollister Albany Rest Home Harold Ator Howard Stanley B. A. Russell Paul McVey Anna Minear Alice Stanley Emmet Wingett Frank Pugh

We the Women: Rebuilding a Marriage After Infidelity

A reader shares a 40s era marital crisis as her husband left for another woman two and a half years ago. She offered divorce, he resists, they have children and long history. Advice urges embracing present love, viewing the affair as an accident, and choosing daily happiness to salvage the marriage.

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Canaan Grange Program Highlights Mothers Day Readings

The Canaan Grange met Tuesday with about 40 members present. The Juvenile Grange staged the program with group singing and readings by Linda Wood Lola Wood Phillip Johnson Larry Gene and Richard Hines Kiawana Johnson and Priscilla Whan. humorous anecdotes by Ronnie Golden Tom Christy and Rose Ellen Baker. Proceeds from a quilt sale by Grange ladies fund hall repairs. Delegates nominated for state convention. June 22 pot luck supper for April May June birthdays.

Canaan Grange Juvenile Grange Linda Wood Lola Wood Phillip Johnson Larry Gene Richard Hines Kiawana Johnson Priscilla Whan Ronnie Golden Tom Christy Rose-Ellen Baker Sue Gillett Ladies of the Grange Grange

Colorful needlework patterns and fashion guide from 1954

The Athens Messenger advertises color transfer patterns 5465 with 16 motifs for nursery panels and 8660 for a full range of adult sizes. It promotes the 1954 NEEDLE WORK ALBUM with 56 pages of designs and eight gift patterns, plus Spring 34 BASIC FASHION for all sizes. Send coins and addresses to Anne Cabot or Sue Burnett in New York.

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

Albany WSCS Installs Officers During Thursday Meeting

Albany Woman's Society of Christian Service held a Thursday afternoon session at the church with Mrs. Jessie Tewksbury and Mrs. Eldon Dalley as hostesses. Rev. Wm. H. Covert conducted installation and candle lighting as officers including Mrs. Woodrow Barnes president and Mrs. Wilbur Baughman vice president were named along with several secretaries. The group, of 20 members, planned committees and adjourned with refreshments. next gathering is in June at Mrs. Clark Spring's Nelsonville home.

Jessie Tewksbury Eldon Dalley Albany Wscs Sandusky Woodyard Wm. H. Covert Woodrow Barnes Children's Work Wilbur Baughman William H. Covert Vernon Canny Glen Tewksbury Bernard Withrow Frank Radcliffe William Gillogly Don H. Young Covert Guy Wingett Woodyard Clark Spring Nelsonville

Club Calendar Highlights For Tuesday Events

The Women's Social Club with Mrs Donald Mace in Albany hosts at 7 30 p m with Mrs Ed Speer as co host. Athens White Shrine at Masonic Temple also at 7 30 p m with district deputy attending. Bring sandwiches and cookies. Child Guidance Circle annual picnic at 64 Avon Place at 6 15 p m with table service. 600 Lodi Grange meets at 8 p m and 2006 Amesville Grange also at 8 p m.

TGT Donald Mace Albany Ed Speer Athens Masonic Temple CCL Kenneth Reeder Avon Place Lodi Grange

30 Year Members Of WBA Honored At IOOF Hall

WBA 30 year members were honored at IOOF Hall Tuesday night. Mrs Frieda Willock read a Founders Day paper on the late Mrs Bina West Miller. Prizes were awarded to several members and a rummage sale planned for June 4 and 5 at the Armory.

WBA Ioof Hall Frieda Willock Bina West Miller Association Flora Murphy Lillian Cakenougher Mae Fought Anna Stauffer Zola Wolcott Ruth Baughman Marie McCoy Margaret Frost Ruth Norris Baughman Betty Mizicko Lillian Cokonougher McCoy Willock Frost Stauffer Cokonougher Geneva Masterton Walcott

Sophisticated Juniors Embrace Simple Summer Style

Girls in junior sizes adopt sophisticated looks with empire lines and easy full skirts. Lined lightweight ta ffta adds body to fabrics and replaces petticoats. Designs favor shirtwaist dresses and molded torso lines with portrait necks or deep V. Light trims include pintuckings rhinestones and jet buttons.

New York NEA

Bishop Class Elects Officers At Central Avenue Church

The Bishop Class met at Central Avenue Methodist Church with nineteen members present and elected officers for the year. Mrs Franke Beebe is president, A J Romine vice president, D L Jones teacher, Ethel Cone and Cecil Kierns assistant teachers, D D Chappelear secretary, Clarence Cooley assistant secretary. Guests included Louise Sharp Winifred Jones and Myrtle Hickman. A birthday celebration honored Mrs Laura Pierce of South Carolina with a handkerchief shower and cake.

Central Ave. Methodist Church D. L. Jones Cecil Kierns Floyd Hutchins Laura Pierce South Carolina Ethel Cone D. D. Chappelear Clarence Cooley Louise Sharp Columbus Winifred Jones Myrtle Hickman

Finesse Turn in a Bridge Slam Problem by Oswald Jacoby

In a New York tournament example, Jacoby shows a line of play for a trump split to secure a slam. He leads the eight of hearts from his hand toward dummy, then dummy’s low trump is played to force West’s high cards and reveal distribution.

New York City New York Wingate Bixby West East South West North East South

Albany Garden Club Hosts May Meeting With Floral Demonstration

Mrs C E Stout presided with Mrs Wilbur Baughman guiding. A. T. Stuart summarized herbs while James Jackson of Ewington demonstrated flower arrangements focusing on design, color and placement. Refreshments were served. Guests included Mrs Maud Riley and others. the club decorated the high school auditorium stage for graduation. The June meeting will feature Mrs E M Baughman and Star Garden Club program.

C. E. Stout Albany Community Garden Club Wilbur Baughman A. T. Stuart James Jackson Ewington Maud Riley Garnet Perry Ella Nel Norma Gilles E. M. Baughman Star Garden Club

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