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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1947

Page

5

Mrs Mabel Smith Hosts Millfield Bridge Club At Athens

Mrs Mabel Smith entertained a Millfield bridge club at the home of her son and daughter in law in Athens. Three tables played with Mrs Georgia Nagle top scores, Mrs Louise White second, Mrs Jessie Fulton travel, and Mrs Ida Hill low. Flowers from shells decorated prizes and a dessert course was served. Present were a dozen members including Mrs Bertha Sanders Mrs Elizabeth Willis and others.

Chauncey Mabel Smith William Smith Athens Millfield Bridge Club Florida Georgia Nagle Louise White Jessie Fulton Ida Hill Bertha Sanders Elizabeth Willis Grace Border Lillian Russell Edith McDaniel Vireginia Kozma Helen Sanders

Social Side Dates Bride Shower at Cottage Tea House

Mrs Guy Moore, formerly Miss Ruth Shamel, celebrated a recent marriage with a miscellaneous shower at the Cottage Tea House. Hostesses Mrs Phon Jeffers and Mrs Page Gordon presided as guests enjoyed a dessert course at seven thirty and opened shower gifts. The guest list named Mrs Clyde Snyder Mrs William Roberson Mrs Lawrence Bowe Mrs Lewis McBride Mrs James McCauley Mrs Carl Weber Mrs Daniel Hoffee Mrs Nancy Allen Mrs Maxwell Ferguson Mrs Charles McKee Miss Ann Manda Miss Ellen Stokoe and Mrs Goldie Moore.

Guy Moore Ruth Shamel Phon Jeffers Page Gordon Cottage Tea House George Shamel Clyde Snyder William Roberson Lawrence Bowe Lewis McBride James McCauley Carl Weber Daniel Hoffee Nancy Allen Maxwell Fergueson Charles McKee Ann Manda Ellen Stokoe Richard Meccia Goldie Moore

Mrs. Luchs Reviews Russian Art History At Pallas Club

Mrs. Fred E. Luchs presented a second study of Russia on Saturday October 11 at the home of Mrs. H. L. Dunlap 275 East State Street. She traced Russian painting from 1492 to modern times noting ikons trade activity and foreign influence and highlighting works by Ivanow Repin and Varishenko. Mrs. Crumley spoke on the Southeast District Convention and Faith as a conference slogan.

Fred E. Luchs Pallas Club H. L. Dunlap E. State St Russia Luchs Moscow Peter the Great Ivanow Varishenko Stoker J. J. Crumley Ohio Federated Clubs Conference of Clubs

Weekend Guests And Home Moves In Athens Area

Mrs A A Baldwin visits Dr Baldwin in St Louis for pediatric courses and will return November 15. Miss Anne Thacker of Chillicothe stays with Mr and Mrs Kern at 6 Central Ave. Mrs Albert Wilkes returns to Columbus after a visit with Mr and Mrs James Mayles at Route Five. Ralph Shaffer, Veterans Administration worker in Marietta, visits Athens and his parents in New Marshfield. H Clifford Taylor and family move to 72 Elmwood Place from Columbus. Dr A F Linscott of Marion visits Athens with Mr and Mrs H H Henry and Mr and Mrs G O Linscott of Amesville. Theodore Kern Jr returns from Flint. John Cable hosts, former Athenian Attorney and Mrs R D Williams now at 62 Elmwood Place after selling 44 W State St. Byron Blair and Mary Frances Goldsberry host relatives in Chillicothe.

A. A. Baldwin E. State St Baldwin St. Louis Athens Anne Thacker Chillicothe Jack Kern Mrs. Kern Central Ave Albert Wilkes Columbus James Mayles Route Five Ralph Shaffer Veterans Administration Marietta C. A. Whaffer New Marshfield H. Clifford Taylor Judy Craig Elmwood Place Wilfred J. Smith Taylor Ohio Fuel Gas Company A. F. Linscott Marion H. H. Henry G. O. Linscott Amesville Theodore Kern, Jr Flint, Mich John Cable R. D. Williams State St William H. Rose Byron Blair Mary Frances Goldsberry F. E. Goldsberry W. Washington St

Old Belgi an church art bill and local recording notes

An itemized bill details art restoration at a Belgian church with charges for mythic themes. Athens hosts Ray Hinton recording studio at 121 N Congress St for home recordings. Local party moments include a birthday song at Gandee's and a long lived dog Bingo in Vital Statistics notes.

Ray Hinton Athens N. Congress St

Modern Dance Club to Show Film on Theatrical Dancing

The Modern Dance Club of Ohio University presents Theatrical and Social Dancing a MoMA film at Memorial Auditorium Tuesday at 7 p.m. Admission is free. Irene Castle Joan Crawford Pavlova Fred Astaire and others appear in excerpts from folk, social and ballet dance. Townspeople and students invited.

Museum of Modern Art New York City Memorial Auditorium Modern Dance Club of Ohio University Irene Castle Joan Crawford Ballerina Pavlova Fred Astaire

Well-Known Collectors To Show Authentic Antiques in Athens

Athens hosts the third annual Antiques Show sponsored by the Church of the Good Shepherd Woman’s Auxiliary. Exhibitors from Akron Columbus Mt. Vernon North Lewisburg Newark Stow Lucasville Willoughby Lancaster Streetsboro and Athens display furniture jewelry glassware silver brass copper old prints coverlets lamps and more. Athens listed exhibitors include Mrs. Gullum Mrs. McKay Mrs. Seigfred Mrs. Truipp Mrs. Rodehaver and Mr. Gene Power. A food booth offers baked goods jams jellies pickles and hand-made towels. The show runs daily 11 am to 10 pm with a small admission fee lower than last year.

Philadelphia Columbiana Woman's Auxiliary The Church of the Good Shepherd Berry Hotel Akron Columbus Mt. Vernon North Lewisburg Newark Stow Lucasville Willoughby Lancaster Streetsboro Athens Frank B. Gullum F. M. McKay E. C. Seigfred Dwight Truipp Homer Rodehaver Gene Power Ogden Wintermute Antiques Journal Dwight H. Rutherford

Monday Club Calendar Shows Local Society Meetings

Athena Chapter initiates at First Methodist Church with past matrons night. Faithful Few Club hosts at Maplewood Drive. Catholic Ladies of Columbus meet in church social rooms. Several WSCS and literary groups hold meetings, programs, and guest nights across town. A stray cooking tip notes adding lemon juice to water to keep fish firm and white.

Circle First Methodist Church F. B. Higgins Maplewood Drive Faithful Few Club Dennis Ours E. State St Presbyterian Church Athena-Delphian Club Glenn Staneart Progressive Literary Club E. A. Davis Richland Ave Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary L. J. Addicott Elmwood Joe Klingenberg Chi Omega Alumnae Club Richard Banks Church St

East Side PTA Plans Health and Safety Program

East Side PTA announces a panel discussion on Health and Safety led by Carl Nessley with Dr. L. A. Hamilton Mrs. Phillip Woodworth Miss Carolyn ages Police Chief J B Grogan and A A Nellis. Family Night includes a potluck supper at 5 30 p m with each family bringing table service supervised children in three classes pre school lower and upper elementary.

PTA Evan Edwards Carl Nessley L. A. Hamilton Phillip Woodworth Carolyn B J. B. Grogan A. A. Nellis

David Jones 12th Birthday Party at Church Street Home

David Jones hosted a Friday night birthday party for his twelfth year at 26 Church Street. Guests included Marshall Seigfred Sydney Clark Suzy Shepard Joan Sylvester Peter Good John Yauch Tom Martin Tommy Martin Keith White Ellen Tullis Nancy Ellis Phyllis Peterson Ruth Anne Graham Jimmy Guseman Roderick Oadis Clark Higgins Lewis Lachs Joe Dailey Marian Lou Maynard. Attendees unable to attend were Richard Halil Tommy Jones and Tommy Baird.

Marshall Seigfred Sydney Clark Suzy Shepard Joanne Sylvester Peter Good John Yauch Tom Martin Tommy Martin Keith White Ellen Tullis Nancy Ellis Phyllis Peterson Ruth Anne Graham Jimmy Guseman Roderick Oadis Clark Higgins Lewis Lachs Joe Dailey Marian Lou Maynard Richard Halil Tommy Jones Tommy Baird

Albany Community Garden Club Meeting Report

Mrs. A. T. Stuart hosted the Albany Community Garden Club with new officers in charge. President Mrs. L. F. Miller led the business session. readings and poems complemented the program including Autumn themes and songs. Guests included Mrs. Plummer Lax and Mrs. Guy Gorby. next meeting to be hosted by Mrs. Frank Stevens with topic by Mrs. Henry Bobo.

A. T. Stuart Albany Community Garden Club L. F. Miller America the Beautiful Frank Radcliffe Plummer Lax Guy Gorby Frank Stevens Henry Bobo

Ruth Gloeckner and Robert Wasick Wed in Roan Virginia

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bickley announce the marriage of their daughter Mrs. Ruth Gloeckner to Mr. Robert Wasick of Cleveland. The ceremony occurred September 16 in Roan, Virginia. The couple now reside in Tampa, Florida. Nannie Ullom Rebekah Lodge meets Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at IOOF Hall with Lillian Galloway of Glouster inspecting the lodge.

Ruth Gloeckner Robert Wasick Charles Bickley the Plains Cleveland Roan Wasick Tampa Fla Nannie Ullom

New Teacher Federation Sets Year Theme in Chauncey

The Hocking Valley Federation of Teachers met at Chauncey School with many teachers attending and several new members joining. President Leah Featherston opened the session. the year’s theme centers on fostering democratic values through education. Members sent letters thanking UMW of A locals for pledging support to newly organized Teachers Local 976. The group viewed Problem Children and The Wilson Dam School films. The next meeting will be in Chauncey on the first Monday in November.

Chauncey Hocking Valley Federation of Teachers Chauncey School Leah Featherston UMW Glouster Wilson Dam School

Chauncey Residents Visit Crooksville for Birthday Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Preston of Chauncey attended a birthday dinner for Mrs. Emma Collins hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harley Collins near Crooksville. Also present were Billy Frank and Betty Collins. The Prestons visited Edwin Gossman of Crooksville in the afternoon, who has been ill.

Chauncey A. L. Preston Harley Collins Crooksville Emma Collins Billy Frank Betty Collins Mrs. Preston Edwin Gossman

Show To Be Staged In Chauncey For Road Funds

Mayor W D Hines announced a theater show at Chauncey Wednesday night to raise funds to reduce the town’s road improvement debt. Proceeds will be applied to the indebtedness.

Chauncey W. D. Hines

Local Social Notes from Millfield and Nearby Towns

Chauncey residents Ida Hill and Edith Heffken visited relatives in Nankin and Lancaster. Mabel Smith planned a two week Columbus trip. Nettie Shields hosted a Sunday dinner at Lower Plains with guests Herbert Shields Carl Wilson and families plus Russell McHarg.

Mabel Smith Columbus Nettie Shields Lower Plains Herbert Shields Dayton Carl Wilson Barry Bobby Athens Russell McHarg

Bells Host Sunday Guests From Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bell of Millfield entertained former Millfield residents as Sunday guests including Mrs. Madge Hayes, Mr. and Mrs. Will Berry and Mrs. Vera Arnott of Columbus.

Chauncey W. A. Bell Millfield Madge Hayes Will Berry Vera Arnott Columbus

Tomato Cup Changes Cheese Souffle Baking Described

A concise note suggests baking cheese souffle in a tomato cup for a novel presentation. It highlights a playful kitchen technique and creative serving idea.

Lower Plains Party Honors Miss Metcalf

Mrs. Catharine Metcalf hosted a birthday gathering for her daughter Rosalie on her Lower Plains property. The event featured a lawn wiener roast and a hayrack ride with many guests including Ruth Tope Jack Metcalf Loretta Baughman Kenny Davies Joan Baughman Thelma McHarg Norma Howard and several others.

Chauncey Catharine Metcalf Lower Plains Rosalie Ruth Topé Jack Metcalf Mary Tope Loretta Baughman Kenny Davies Joan Baughman Thelma Norma McHarg Ralph Curtis Larry Wendell Calendine Thelma Gabriel Mary Lou Louise Richard Metcalf Verna McHarg Juanita McDonald Lloyd Platt Barbara Humphrey Robert Hawk Norma Howard James Hoisington Margaret Nellie Ashworth Don Hawkins

Relatives visit Chauncey residents in Columbus

Mrs. Clark Preston and her children Bobby and Linda Lou of Chauncey visited Columbus as guests of her brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs William Lindley.

Chauncey Clark Preston Bobby Linda Lou Columbus Preston William Lindley

Athens Visit By Chauncey Moores Highlights Weekend

Mr and Mrs Harry Moore of Lower Plains visited Athens Sunday as dinner guests of their son Melvin Moore and daughter in law.

Athens Chauncey Harry Moore Lower Plains Melvin Moore

How Dr Edwards Helps Constipated Folks

Dr. Edwards relieves constipation with Olive Tablets sold by drugstores. The tablets act on the upper and lower bowels to promote natural movements, with no griping and complete satisfaction. Price 30 cents for 154 tablets.

Dr. Edwards

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