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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1954

Page

11

Ravenswood Farm Women Meet in Sharing Session

The Ohio Valley Farm Women's club gathered at Mrs. Orville Parsons home Tuesday with devotionals by Mrs. Holley Harpold and a lesson on Choosing Accessories by Mrs. Blaine Hughes. A business meeting, flower fund, and nominating committee were announced, plus a Halloween social and refreshments for members and guests.

Ohio Valley Farm Women’s Club Orville Parsons Holley Harpold Blaine Hughes Doy West Sam Wirds Harpold West Ripley Williams French Lynch Mia Hoyt Jones Jesse Oshie Hughes

Halloween Party for Willing Workers at United Brethren

Members of the Willing Workers class of the United Brethren church in North Ravenswood were honored with a Halloween party Tuesday evening. The event, given by their teacher Mrs. Blanche Gorrell assisted by Mrs. Alva Mae Kidder, featured crepe skeletons pumpkins and seasonally themed decorations. Games and contests provided the entertainment.

United Brethren Church North Ravenswood Blanche Gorrell Alva Mae Kidder

Community Event At IOOF Hall Sponsored By Rebekah Lodge

Tuesday evening at the IOOF hall the Rebekah lodge hosted a social with hot dogs coffee pie donuts and pop. Contests awarded prizes to Kay Bardin for best dressed Joe Elien Abels for worst dressed and Petey Wood for most original. Mrs Woodrow Slaven won the cake walk and cake. Refreshments were provided by the Rebekahs.

IOOF Rebekah Lodge Kay Pardin Paul Bardin Joe Elien Abels Lawrence Abels Petey Wood Ben Wood Woodrow Slaven Rebekah's

Kolah Club Hosts Surprise Housewarming at New Home

Members of the Kolah club gathered at Miss Beatrice McConnell's home Monday evening then traveled to Mrs. Freda Ruth's new house for a surprise housewarming. They toured the residence and presented copper mantel planters. Attending were Mrs. Katherine Cooper and numerous named members including Miss Beatrice McConnell, Mrs. Pauline McConnell, and Ardith Chambers.

Kolah Club Beatrice McConnell Freda Ruth Ruth Katherine Cooper Dorothy Lesson Edna Cottrill Dorothy Rector Mabel Wancarrow Hazel Myers Myrtle Ritchie Ruth Rowley Margaret Rowley Pauline McConnell Ardith Chambers Uth

Halloween Party Held at Community Building

Tuesday evening the community building hosted a Halloween party organized by a local group. Attendees enjoyed costumes and seasonal activities in a community gathering.

Junior Woman's Club Hosts Child Activity Group

Mrs. Connie Ritchie and Mrs. Ann Hobart hosted a gathering for members of the Junior Woman's Club and their children, with plans discussed for upcoming events and activities.

Junior Woman's Club Connie Ritchie Ann Hobart

Hallowvsen Party Features Games and Prizes

The rooms were decorated in a Halloween motif and during the evening movies, games and contests were held with prizes awarded to the winners. Refreshments in keeping with the season were served to a long list of attendees including Mrs Mary Stevenson and Jeffrey, Mrs Jean Cole and Jan, Nancy and Peg, and many more.

Mary Stevenson Jeffrey Jean Cole Jan Nancy Peg Bernie Ribbee Butch Jean Hartley Carol Ela Myers Crucilla Rene Jimmy Roberta Risinger Ann George Thelma Wooster Brenda Robert Keith Emmagene Buffington Randy Steve Ruth Mithoan Corky Doris Wheeler Ellen Macil Maxine Ritchie Susanne Reed Myers Gregory Matics Kay Floyd Bery Rowley Dot Cox Helen Bose Ritchie Jody Ann Hobart Lynn

Grace Episcopal Guild Plans December Bazaar and Dinner

Grace Episcopal Church Guild met at the parish house with Mrs E M Watkins presiding. Rev B Franklin Barker Jr spoke on Clergy Conference at Romney West Virginia. Members organized a dinner and Christmas bazaar for December 9 and hosted refreshments for several parishioners.

Grace Episcopal Church Guild Mre E. M. Watkins B. Franklin Barker, Jr Romney W. Va Betty Fower Gladys Palmer Barker Ethel Click W. T. Springston Levantia Knotts T. A. Knotts Myrtle Williamson Garnet Morgan Ed Keatley Anna McKinley Watkins

R. Douglas Chapter 15 Masque Party Held in Masonic Hall

CBS hosted a Masque Halloween party Thursday evening at the Masonic hall. Attendees wore costumes and enjoyed a festive program in a community event organized by the R. Douglas Chapter 15.

R. Douglas CBS Masonic Hall

Election night TV and radio schedule details

Television and radio networks set extended coverage for the election results, starting at 9 9:30 and 11 respectively. NBC CBS and ABC plan coordinated remote broadcasts from major cities with visual aids and added commentary. NBC TV will feature Dave Garroway H V Kaltenborn Walter Kronkite and Bob Trout.

Butterfield New York Congress CBS NBC ABC Washington Chicago Los Angeles Nbc-Tv Canada Dave Garroway H. V. Kalterborn Merrill Mueller Walter Kronkite Cbs-Tv Bob Trout CBS Radio John Daly MBS Boston Miami Dumont Milton Berle

Seasonal event program chaired by Hall and Polsene

The roon wee Gecrrated in keeping with the season end games and continue took place. John Hall, Worthy Patton and Mrs. Jesse Polsene were in charge of the program. Attendees included Mr. Hall, Mrs. Polsene, Mr. Thelma Mon roe, Mrs. Marie Hall, Mrs. Victoria McCoy, Mrs. Blanche Snider, Mrs. Margaret Ann Carmichael, Mrs. Weltha Kilrus, Mrs. Ola Lewis, Mrs. Dulcie Karr and Mr. Ray Pelfrey of Spencer.

John Hall Worthy Patton Jesse Polsene Hall Polsene Thelma Monroe Marie Hall Victoria McCoy Blanche Snider Margaret Ann Carmichael Weltha Kilrus Ola Lewis Dulcie Karr Ray Pelfrey Spencer

Mrs Geraldine Hupp Is Feted At Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs Geraldine Hupp was honored at a surprise birthday party held at her Route 34 home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Eugene Knowlton and other neighbors.

Geraldine Hupp Route Eugene Knowlton

Local Society Notices Highlight Families and Kin

Mrs. Carroll Burdette and son Carroll Jr. attend the event alongside Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gorell, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Shew, Mr. Ershell Boswell and son Boyd, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stone with Mr. and Mrs. Hupp in attendance.

Carroll Burdette Carroll, Jr Charles Gorell Gerald Shew Ershell Boswell Boyd Carl Stone Hupp

Ravenswood and Gilmore FFA Hold Initiation and Meetings

Ravenswood Chapter officers elected for 1934 1955 include president and vice president Jimmie Walters. The Ravenswood Green Hands list many members. Gilmore FFA guests led initiation. Ravenswood Girls Troop 2 held an age meeting at Walton Memorial Methodist Church with plans for a Halloween party.

Charles Crow Clinton Durst Keith Durst Forrest Flinn Earnest Fox James Floyd Lee Icenhower Paul Icenhower Adrian McCoy Eldon McCoy Kenneth Milbach Sonny Miller Clifford Patterson Ronald Patterson Troy Rhodes Edwin Roush Daniel Smith Bill Southall John Staats Robert Luck Richard Vankirk Roger Weekly Gilmore J. D. Lanke Charles Moore Ray Paugh Walter Morris James Scaggs Eddie Ford Wayne Archer Chester Pursley Jack Dawson Jim Smith Leon Walters Wilmer Taylor Ravenswood Sentinel Ravenswood Girls Troop 2 Walton Memorial Methodist Church Connie Laughlin Joy Barker Marion Merritt

Farmer's Building and Loan offers $3900 annual scholarship

The Farmers Building and Loan announces a $3900 annual scholarship for a Ravenswood High senior in the upper half of the class. Eligibility covers character, leadership, physical vigor, and academic promise. Award decisions rely on merit and need with an original application letter and committee review. Provided to trades-minded students in fields like medical technology and metallurgical work.

Farmer's Building and Loan Farmer's Building and Loan Association Ravenswood Ravenswood High School Strietls Marguerite Compston

Dockers Strike Grips British Ports Over Overtime

London up dockers join a four week strike, 44 000 men refuse overtime demanding the right to refuse overtime. The walkout halts work at Liverpool Birkenhead Manchester Hull Southampton Garston and Rochester leaving 340 ships awaiting unloading with millions in goods stranded.

London Liverpool Birkenhead Manchester Hull Southampton Garston Rochester Richard Barrett

Woman warned twice of near death in Cleveland scare

Mrs Frank Bauer received repeat phone warnings claiming she would die at ten. Police noted a prior complaint and planned a trace, but the phone company refused tracing for police. The incident remains under investigation in Cleveland.

Cleveland Frank Bauer Ner

Sunshine Makers Class Hosts Grace Oller and Members

Syracuse social notes report Grace Oller hosting the Presbyterian Sunshine Makers Class at her home with devotions by Mrs Mary Lisle and entertainment by Mrs Genevieve Schneider. Officers elected include Mrs Father Harden president and Mrs Genevieve Schneider vice president.

Syracuse Grace Oller Sunshine Makers Presbyterian Church Mary Liste Genevieve Schneider Mra Liste Father Harden Virginia Guinther Dorothy Marden White Beatrice Blake Margaret Cottrill Helen Diddie Gertrude Duffy Dorothy Harden Eather Marden Alberta Hubbard Mary Lisle Naomi London Genevieve Schnetter Allah Rachel Me Dora Duckworth Mire Carl Duckworth Ostego Millard Duckworth Harold McComasg David Jimmy Gary Stevie Huntington Robert White James Robert Richard Duckworth Syracuse Pta Echoal Auditorium Sylvia Zwilling

Athens Era Tuesday Social Notices

Residents and friends from Cleveland Monroe and Toronto visit local families in Cheapeake Huntington and Cleves. Guests include Mr and Mrs Thomas Clark Me and Mrs Herman Clark and children Marionna and David of Monroe Mich and others from LaSalle Cleves Lancaster Marion Joppa and Marion.

Fred Crow, Jr Bennet Sleaon Checapeake Huntington Orville W. Cape Lancaster Vere Ancill Smith Daughtera Mere Glen Gary Bettp Vary Marion and Ida Sanders Joppa John Stack Mirs Ada Stack

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