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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1953

Page

8

Homecoming Weekend Guests Arc Across Athens Area

The Athens community lists visitors for Homecoming weekend including Dr. F. A. Clark and Mrs. Clark of Charleston. C. B. Nye hosts Breezewood guests. C. N. Markkinnon and Utah Place couple host friends from Marietta Shaker Heights and Parma send weekend guests. more lists from Garrett Indiana Athens Ohio University families and Dayton relatives attend the parade and game.

F. A. Clark Charleston W. Va C. B. Nye Breezewood Nye C. N. Marckinnon Utah Place N. 5. Croy

Buffet Supper To Follow Game

Out of town alumni attending the Homecoming program are invited to a buffet dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon K. Bush on Saturday evening. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Homer H. Marshman of Cleveland and several other lists of local attendees and hosts to the Marshmans for the two day visit.

Gordon K. Bush Homer H. Marshman Cleveland Grosvenor McKee Meadville Laurence D. Keller Columbus Russell Herrold Zanesville Gordon Herrold Lancaster Pres John C. Baker B. BR. Goldsberry Jack Sweeney

Methodist Youth Fellowship Meeting Reports Activities

The Methodist Youth Fellowship of the New Marshfield charge met October 13 at the New Marshfield Church. They discussed the October 11 Youth Rally at Lancaster with over 400 attendees and announced a hayride and steak fry for Saturday at Sue Beaty’s home.

Methodist Youth Fellowship of New Marshfield Lancaster Sue Beaty Harold Crawford Logan Fairview Kenneth Frazier Ramine Charlotte Mace la Donna Lovsey Arlene Lovsey Beulah Brown Patty Pierce Larry Pierce Harvey Nichols Kenneth Hartley David Herron Bobbie Rice Shirley Lovsey

OU Alums To Return For Homecoming Activities

Alumni of Oma University plan to attend homecoming events and the game. The list includes Richard Miller, Harry Pollock, Lt. Joseph Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Breece, John Gray, H. Gene Kinsey, William Konschak, and many others from cities like Akron, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, and Huntington. The notice catalogs dozens of names and homecoming ties across Ohio and neighboring states.

Oma University Richard ©. Miller Harry C. Pollock Akron Joseph P. Brown Amherst Dale Breece Ashley John F. Gray Bainbridge H. Gene Kinsley Baltimore William Konsehak Bellefontaine Harry J. Brezina Berea Hayden S. Crabtree Robert W. Wolfe Bowling Green Lee McDonald Frank H. Palmer Ann McCroria Robert 5. McConnell, Jr John H. Ludden Herbert N. Johnston Robert E. Holmes H. Dale Hannan Goff K. Dunfee Harold Burkhart Columbus Maxon A. Davis, Jr Eugene L. Dunn Charles 5 Dauttel Shirley Gilmore W. Paul Jackson Maurice J. Koch, Jr Cincinnati Nicholas Alexander James P. Chimer Ray <. Donnells Herman DuBois Joseph L. Rife Chillicothe William D. Handel Alan E. Limerick William C. Nixon Cleveland Heights Gordon A. Cox Don Sturm Cuyahoga Falls E. L. Dent Thomas L. Jones East Cleveland R. Eugene Gordon East Sparta Marilyn Cailier Lois C. White Elyria James A. David Euclid Lawrence G. Hayes John 5. Pletcher Dale H. Ranft Fairborn Charles H. Coit Findlay William S. Dwinell Franklin Lakewood George Ben Briley Gordon W. Herrold Paul J. Hume Melain C. Johnson Lancaster Bruce E. Fickel Ruth Goodwin John 3 Roger D. Steinbrey Mansfield Fred B. Goddard Marietta Charles L. Gossie Vernon Paul F. Ball, Jr Napoleon John Iliken New Carlisle R. V Chaffin Arthur 4. Crisp Ligud A. Turner Newark Warren J. Wallace Oberlin Jack Holtzapple Oregonia A. W. Covert Painesville William E. Howell Herbert G

Shower Honors Mrs. Jack Conkey at October Home Shower

Mrs. Austin Conkey hosted a shower on October 9 in her home for Mrs. Jack Conkey. Guests included Sue, Mrs. Captalin Conkey, Mrs. Margaret Hunter, and many names listed. games were played and refreshments served.

Austin Conkey Sue Jack Conkey Myrtle Thompson Fred Byers Columbus Captalin Conkey Margaret Hunter Robert Jackson Shirley Jackson John McNutt Mildred McNutt Russell Lenigar Nelle Jones Patty Morgan Richard Morgan Norman L. Saylor Pat Llewellyn Roy Cage Sue Cagg Ethel Eliott A. B. Conkey Adam Tom Patty Pierce Pearl Ely Harold Perry Maud Brooks Nattie Yankins Edna Smith Lillian Knowlton Pauline Knowlton Helen Swaim Nora Stout Mildred Llewellyn Ardath Llewelllyn Nannie Hester Nellie Cagg Grace Weiss Olive Taylor Dena Whitlatch Ann Dicken Elmy Young Marchetta Young Jack Sickles

Lessons in Bridge Playing By Oswald Jacoby

In a Skimpy hand story Arthur Goldsmith stretches to reach a contract. West opens clubs and the play hinges on club ruffing and signaling later. The column ends with a daily bidding puzzle and tomorrow's answer.

Oswald Jacoby Arthur Goldsmith Arthur West East Goldsmith South Fast

Paddock speaks at church in Athens outreach drive

Captain William Paddock of the Episcopal Church Army spoke to about 60 Athens women in the Presbyterian Church Tuesday evening. He leads church work in Scioto Valley and is based in Wakefield, a new city of 1106 trailer homes. The program, a joint Episcopal Presbyterian effort, uses a trailer cathedral and Westminster House for youth activities, plus a barn for children from kindergarten to teens. Mrs. Roger Mills Rice Jr led devotions and Mrs. Betty Dando Stewart sang. Groups from the Presbyterian Church hosted a tea during the social hour.

Athens William Paddock Episcopal Church Army Presbyterian Church Captain Paddock Scioto Valley Wakefield Episcopal Presbyterian Churches National Board of Presbyterian Missions Church of the Good Shepherd Roger Mills Rice, Jr Betty Dando Stewart The

Faculty Wives Annual Reception at Alumni Lounge

The Faculty Wives held their annual reception for new members Wednesday from two to four in the Alumni Lounge of the new University Center. About 130 members attended. Hosts greeted guests and new officers along with committee members. Autumn floral decorations, chrysanthemums, and a Sesquicentennial seal on programs highlighted the event.

New University Center A. H. Blickle E. M. Collins Henri Seibert Fred Pickard O. D. Morrison Dwight Mutehter C. C. Heffelfinger Newcomers Club J. F. Benz Rush Elliot Claude Kantner Earl Seinfred A. C. Gubit C. €. Widdoes J. F. Dixon L. J. Hortin G. W. Stareher E. H. Hudson Earl Ahrendt M. Hawkins D. H. Clippinger F. B. Dilley L. C. Mitchell Ohio University Dwight Mutchier J. E. Edwards Robert Rudd C. H. White Carl Hansen L. Peblin G. W. Starcher

Progressive Literary Club Hosts Annual Guest Night

The Progressive Literary Club met at the Cottage Tea House with hostesses Mrs. El mer Finsterwald Mrs. Fred Da vis Mrs. Clara Andrews and Mrs. Laverre Lovett. Guests included Mrs. Harley Ross Mrs. Janet Westfall Mrs. John Gibbs Mrs. Dale Orcutt Mrs. Ed Shannon Mrs. Reed Waddell and others. Mrs. Nile Hines spoke on cake mixes per Consumer's Union. Mrs. Studer urged district attendance at events and noted a memorial service at Memorial Forest Shrine and a district conference in New Lexington. A featured talk by Mrs. A. T. Stewart explored life paths, and Mrs. McKinniss announced a coronation gift to Queen Elizabeth.

Progressive Literary Club Cottage Tea House Elmer Finsterwald Fred Davis Clara Andrews Laverre Lovett Harley Ross Janet Westfall John Gibbs Dale Orcutt Ed Shannon Reed Waddell D. K. Seward Consumer’s Union R. Horn Wendell Rose Fine Arts Allen Chillicothe R. J. Studer Southeast District Federation Memorial Forest Loudenville Studer New Lexington B. R. Horn A. T. Stewart George McKinniss Ohio Elizabeth Ottawa County Five Great Lakes

Easy to Sew Hostess Apron Pattern 8026

Handy big style apron suitable for hostess duties and kitchen use. Requires just one yard of colorful fabric for smaller sizes. Pattern No. 8026 available in sizes 12 through 42 with a short tie-on option. Send 30 cents, name, address, size, and pattern number to Sue Burnett at Athens Messenger.

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

Athens Social Calendar Monday Events and Meetings

The Athens area hosts a busy Monday with the Farm Bureau Women Chorus at 7:30 pm in Athens Route 4 and a noon Athens Garden Club luncheon at University Center. Public tours of State Hospital Grounds at 1:45 pm. Various clubs meet in local venues including Circle Three, PTA Council, Emblem Club, Youth Activities Circle, and VFW Auxiliary rooms 71 74, all with specific hosts and locations.

Farm Bureau Women's C. E. Helt Athens Athens Garden Club University Center State Hospital Central Ave Methodist Church C. Morrison Riverside Drive

Maecenas Club Holds Wednesday Meeting

The Maecenas Literary Club met Wednesday afternoon with 14 members present led by Mrs Anson Black. Mrs Charles Weber read Stories of Early Ohio by Clement L Martzolff. Reports on the Athens City Federation of Women's Clubs were given by Mrs H O Atkins and Mrs Clarence Laughlin. The club contributed to the Chillicothe VA Hospital Christmas Stocking Fund. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Maecenas Literary Club Anson Black Ohio Clement L. Martzolff Charles Weber H. O. Atkins Clarence Laughlin Athens City

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