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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1950

Page

6

Thanksgiving Guests Come and Go Across Town

Families and relatives shared Thanksgiving across Athens and neighboring areas. Dr. Robert Miller of Hemlock visited Mrs. Cox at 21 N Hannon Ave with sister Mrs. M S Moore of Columbus, while Prof. and Mrs. Morrison returned from Fort Wayne to their home on Congress St after storm delays. The Rose family spent Thanksgiving in Nashville with travel back to Cincinnati and Athens planned for later. Other visits included Jack Albright from Chicago, Mrs. James Bridgewater recovering at Dairy Ave, and Norman Welch and relatives hosting guests from Briggsdale The Plains Wilmington and Briggsdale amid wintry travel conditions. Stranded travelers in Athens included the Skoog family from Oak Lawn and visitors at Mrs Jandes home along with other local gatherings.

H. W. Cox Nhannon Ave O. D. Morrison Fort Wayne Ind Congress Jack Albright Harvey C. Baker E. State St Chicago Athens George Skoog Jandy Oak Lawn A. L. Jandes Harry Becker Miller St Skoogs Lakewood Richard Campbell Christopher Jandes Bruce Goodwin Wilmington A. L. Goodwin Westboro Konrad Biederman Goodwin

Vacation Week Fun Planned By Ohio University Students

About three hundred returning Ohio University students face a holiday week with no classes until Monday December 4. Under Bob Mager the Scott Quadrangle committee organized evening activities including films and dances at the men's dormitory, a Thursday square dance at the Women's Gym, a Friday "Thank you" dance in Lindley Hall, and Saturday evening games and refreshments.

Ohio University Bob Mager Scott Quadrangle John Bates Lindley Hall Scott Quad Mager Boyd Hall

All Weather Estron Suits Debut In Baby And Toddler Lines

New York reports Estron, a cellulose acetate textile, is used in weather resistant snowsuits for babies and toddlers. The outfits feature machine washable material, rapid drying, high soil resistance, moth proofing, bright and pastel colors, zip fasteners, and included estron nylon components with quilt stitching and blanket type linings.

Gatle Dugas NEW York NEA

Christmas Candy Sent To Y-Teens Overseas

Athens High School Y Teens sent seven boxes of chocolate bars to Greece and Korea as part of a nationwide effort to brighten holidays for foreign Y-Teens. Martha Dee Morrison led the drive with a $5 student council gift and a $3.70 collection.

Greece Korea Athens Fellowship Martha Dee Morrison AHS Martha Dee New York Katy Carpenter Barbara Williams Virginia Huffman Mary Middleton Virginia Ashton Joy Cooley

December Food Prices Highlight Pork and Holiday Staples

The USDA reports December abundance in pork and holiday favorites. Turkeys cranberries cabbage sweet potatoes and eggs cheese apples oranges grapefruit and fish are plentiful. Cooking tips for pork chops advise browning then slow cooking until fork tender.

Santa Claus Department of Agriculture Beth Bailey McLean

Super-Fatted Soap Says It Helps Dry Skin

The article argues that a well known cosmetic firm offers cream soap that cleanses without the drying effects of harsh soaps. It notes many mature women prefer daily wash routines and worry about dryness after forty, but want a quick cleansing.

Faculty Wives Dinner Set With Husbands as Guests

The Faculty Wives Club plans its annual Christmas dinner at the Christian Church on Wednesday December 6 at 6 30 p m Reserved paid members should send money and reservations to Mrs Henrri Seibert Earich Road by Friday December 1 A box social at Eagles Hall 8 p m is cancelled at Central Avenue Methodist Church

Faculty Wives Club The Christian Church Henrri Seibert Earich Road

Two Concert Postponements In Athens Area

The Ohio University Band production Going Up delays a tomorrow night show as director Charles Gilbert says a later date will be set. Alec Templeton concert for Athens Community Concert Association moves to Wednesday December 6 per officials.

Ohio University Band Fine Arts Council Charles Gilbert Alec Templeton Athens Community Concert Association

Box Social and Square Dance at Zaleski High

An old-fashioned box social and square dance will be held at the Zaleski High School Auditorium on Saturday at 7 30 p m. Dick Dye and his orchestra will provide music for dancing after the box auction. Proceeds go to the Brown Zaleski Booster Club. Public invited.

Zaleski High School Dick Dye Brown-Zaleski Booster Club

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Mrs. W Rose Nashville James Bridgewater Dairy Ave Norman E. Welch Maureen Sharon and Norman, Jr Briggsdale Neil Welch R. D. Welch Gaynelle the Plains State St Norman Welch Plains Nia St. Joseph Eda Hh H Cline Pharmacy Pi Beta Phi Ae Ae Girl Scout Leaders Association Jaynes Mersman Sport O. Dial United States Department of Agriculture Thurs Sday Eagle Hall Aew Central Avenue Methodist Church Central Pta Eign School AAUW Oo Oo Junior High First Christian Church O.E.S Aere Amere Needle Club P.W. Club Zeta Ata Alpha Stanley Beauty Shop Ve Store Katherine Merridue New York City Athens, Ohio Ed McConner Buster Brown Buster Vanes OE Southeastern Ohio Fashion Lydia EB. Pinkham Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Fawcett Chesterhill, Ohio Winston Churchill Grandma Moses Norman Rockwell Norcross Logan
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