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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1950
Page
6
Thrifty Delaware cooks share guidance on frying chicken. The notes describe two methods in skillets: covered and uncovered, with prep in flour, butter or margarine, and gravy options using pan drippings or stock.
The Ohio University School of Music lists a series of concerts for the first semester. Recitals feature Eugene Jennings on Oct. 22 and visiting pianist Kathleen Bacon on Nov. 9, Libby Gabriel on Nov. 12, and Janet Stewart on Nov. 19 with full university groups performing through Dec. and Jan. including the Messiah presentation and symphony performances.
Who is Going and Coming lists Mr and Mrs Irvin D Quick traveling to North Wilkesboro NC for Barbara Ogivbee and Robert Bronson's wedding with the Quick and Walter Quick families returning home. Roger Deans plane covered the two hour trip. Other items include Mrs H A McCaskill visiting Denver to see daughter Capt W J Smith and family, Gertrude Wolfe visiting New York and Beatrice Finsterwald, Miss Finsterwald moving to 52 Second St. Mary Jennings visiting Miss Mable Olson in Athens, Louise Huffman visiting Leland Stokes family, and several host guests in New Martinsville. Tommy Hoover traveling to Dhahran Saudi Arabia after vacationing in Europe and the U S. Pfc Tommy Sharp promoted in Regenburg Germany to lead slide trombone position in US Band. Arthur Lowther guest at Fred Walburn home for Sunday dinner.
Athens County vocational home economics teachers hosted a pot luck supper at Ames-Bern School with Miss Enid W. Lunn as guest of honor. Attendees included Ohio University staff, county administrators, and several district representatives. A curriculum discussion followed and plans were made for the Athens County rally on Oct. 18 at Stewart.
The Athens County Women s Republican Club and the Taft Committee plan a county meeting for men and women at Mechanicsburg School on Monday evening Oct 16 with a six o clock dinner. Speakers are Thomas A Jenkins and Harold Skellinger. Music by Mrs. Vivian Coates and her band and Mrs. Vina Ruston.
A college girl blends imagination and ingenuity to create distinctive costumes without heavy spending. She uses ribbons, pins, and inexpensive jewelry to enliven outfits, enhance accessories, and craft one of a kind touches, encouraging individual rule making in fashion.
The Athens Needle Club hosts an anniversary luncheon at 12 30 p m with Mrs H L Wilson at 31 Franklin Ave Take covered dish and table service The Plains Sunday School class meets at 7 30 p m with Mrs Ray Michael Fidelity Rebekah Lodge 886 meets at IOOF hall Coolville 8 p m Public invited The Ladies Day Bridge luncheon is at Athens Country Club 1 p m Reservations call Mrs C E Nunemaker New Marshfield Canasta Club meets The Plains 7 30 p m Transportation details with Ava McCune 906 Athens Group of Twigs meets St Paul s Parish Hall 7 30 p m Oak Twig hostesses AKS unit 127 Installation of officers Sans Souci Club at 7 p m Martha Dee Morrison 153 N Congress 7 p m.
The Faculty Wives Club will hold its annual reception for wives of new Ohio University faculty on Wednesday October 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Lindley Lounge. Co chairs are Mrs. E M Collins Mrs P H Ballard and Mrs G W Starcher with a social committee including Mrs R M Barrett Mrs P G Krauss Mrs J A Leavitt and Mrs E Thompson. They will be assisted by wives of deans and directors. Also notes Chase Circle of Ruth met at Gedna Martin home with five members and two visitors attending.
Dr. George Crane urges employer self evaluation to curb thoughtlessness and tobacco smoke in public spaces. The column cites Elaine G. as an example of how considerateness affects workers and diners, urging a broader culture of mutual respect and communication.
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