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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1954

Page

7

Visitors and Absences Mark Weekend in Athens Area

Mrs. Richard Hough of London arrives for three weeks with Dr. and Mrs. Paul Kendall and daughter Carol. Eldon Musgrave and family visit after a death in Denver, with trip details to Athens and Toledo. Vocalist Kay Downey McKinstry places second in Huntington Parade of Stars. Rees and Daugherty wedding brings relatives from Cleveland Chagrin Falls and Ann Arbor to Chauncey Christian Church.

Richard Hough London England Paul M. Kendall Carol Hough Bodley Head Press Georgie New York States Kendalls Eldon Musgrave Ricky Denver Colo Columbus Eilchard McKinstry Huntington W. Va McKinstry Kay Downey David Neutzling Nona Green A. E. Daugherty Athens Clarence Wood Eugene Kay Chagrin Falls Charles F. Rees Cleveland Charlies E. Rees Ann Arbor Mich Chauncey Christian Church

Nabby Lee Ames Chapter Hosts DAR at Five Oaks

Mrs. Arthur E. Cornwell entertained Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the DAR at Five Oaks with the Regent reading the Kiwanian handbook. Miss Mary L. Cowan spoke on Navaho life and future leaders as the group planned a November gift drive for approved schools. A skating party by the Sang Souci society at the Athens Rollercade is set for 7 to 10 p.m. tonight.

Arthur E. Cornwell Nabby Lee Ames DAR Five Oaks C. E. Heft D. C. Snow Heft Wheatley Link Edwin Watts Chubb E. J. Taylor G S. Pilcher Taylor Mary L. Cowan Ohio University Miss Cowan New York City Board of Missions of the Presbyterian Church New Mexico Jesus Cornwell Maude Lee Dorsey Olive Dorsey J. R. Ebright W. G. Danford John Cross W. H. McKee The Sang Souci Society Athens

Prominent Athens Women of 1860 Circle Currier Legacy

An Athens Chronicle fragment recalls Mrs Currier and her daughters Josephine and Mary as leading early settlers. It details Judge Ebenezer Currier’s rise, philanthropy, and the grand Currier mansion, plus the 1850s railroad disruption to their property and the family ties to local figures such as General Charles H. Grosvenor and Archibald G. Brown.

Currier Marietta & Cincinnati Railroad West State Street Carpenter St Athens Mill St Curriers Cincinnati Marietta Ohio Ebenezer Currier Athen New Hampshire Josephine Mary Currier & Ives Olive Crippen Currier Tintype Pictures Athens County Atlas Mill and State Ste

Ohio University Newcomers Club and Community Events

A list of local club meetings and gatherings including Ohio University Newcomers Club reception at OU Center, Farm Bureau Council event with Mr and Mrs Win cot, Rebekah Lodge at IOOF Hall, ITU gathering at Mrs Figley’s home, Albany Methodist quarterly meeting with Dr Hickey, Service Guild at Troy Grange Halls, Women’s Auxiliary at Church of Good Shepherd, East Side PTA executive and guest day tea, Higley Study Club, CMC with Mary Oberholzer, Homemakers Club events, and WSCS program with Mrs Cow.

Helen Macleod Service Guild Troy Grange Halls Caodiville Julia Smith East Side

CCL Youth Party Draws 125 Attendees

A family skating party at the Railcade hosted by Youth Activities Circle CCL drew about 125 members and guests Tuesday evening. The event was organized by the program committee with Mrs. E H Gaylord as chair. assistants were Mr James Gooden Mrs Vincent Jukes and Mrs E B Rannow.

Youth Activities Circle CCL E. H. Gaylord James Gooden Vincent Jukes E. B. Rannow

Birthday Party for 11th Birthday of Conrad Foss

A birthday party was given for Conrad Foss on his 11th birthday Saturday by his parents Mr and Mrs George Foss at 73 Stewart St. The children enjoyed games contests and prizes. Guests included Paul Alman Sue Booth Nancy Chadwick Bill Chambers Richard Chambers Kenneth Clifford Boyd Cornwell Blaine Cornwell Karen Crews Beverly Douglas Linda Douglas Michael Downard Billy Fenwick Eddie Ferry Joyce Fullerton Eddie Greer Robbie Greer Betsy Grey Peggy Lance Diane Locke Carolyn Mansfield Susan McKelvey Joe Norris Bill Paige John Romine Kenneth Saunders Barry Jeffry Young and Jeffry One. Mrs Foss was assisted by Mrs Bert Barnes and Mrs Andrew Kovian.

Conrad Foss George Foss Stewart St Paul Al%man Sue Booth Nancy Chadwick Bill Chambers Richard Chambers Kenneth Clifford Boyd Cornwell Blaine Cornwell Karen Crews Beverly Douglas Linda Douglas Markuglas Michael Downard Billy Fenwick Eddie Ferry Joyce Fullerton Eddie Greer Robbie Greer Betsy Grey Peggy Lance Diane Locke Carolyn Mansfield Susan McKelvey Joe Norris Bill Paige John Romine Kenneth Saunders Barry Jeffry Young Jeffry One

Needlework patterns and fashion guide offered by Athens Messenger

Advertisement for sewing patterns Pattern 5517 parasol favor and plate trimming with material list and directions. Include 25 cents, name, address and pattern number to Anne Cabot, Athens Messenger. Also offers 1954 Needle Work Album and Pattern 94 youth frack with sizes and required yardage. Send 25 cents and order Basic Fashion fall winter 1954 for 25 cents.

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

Delegates Attend Emblem Club District Meeting in Nelsonville

Delegates from the Athens Emblem Club attended the Ohio Association of Emblem Clubs district meeting in Nelsonville on Sunday. Attending were Mrs John Cox Mrs June Stan Mrs Francis Pontious Mrs Daerrell Todd Mrs William Gould Mrs Mayme Richardson and Mr Jewell Moore. Also present were Mrs Gaynel Maple state vice president and Mrs Harley Moler state guard from Athens. A report of the meeting was given at the Athens Club last night. Two new members were initiated Mrs Albert C Carson and Mrs W C Packham. A social hour followed.

Athens Fimblem Club Ohio Association of Emblem Clubs Nelsonville John Cox June Stan Francis Pontious Daerrell Todd William Gould Mayme Richardson Jewell Moore Gaynel Maple Harley Moler State Guard Athens Athens Club Albert C. Carson W. C Packham

Birth of Diana Lynn Hayes announces daughter of Hollie Hayes

Mr and Mrs Hollie Hayes of Shade Route 1 announce the birth of their daughter Diana Lynn on October 13. Grandparents Gerald Hayes Shade and Mr J P R Smith Athens and Don Crandall Greensburg. Great grandparents Claude Hayes Pomeroy and Hollie Hawk Athens. Mrs Eva Erarney Ossian and Carrie Crandal Bufften listed.

Hollie Hayes Shade Route 1 Diana Lynn Gerald Hayes Shade J PR Smith Athens Don Crandall Greensburg Claude Hayes Pomeroy Hollie Hawk Eva Erarney Ossian Ind Carrie Crandal Bufften

Lessons in Bridge Playing by Osvald Iacory

Bridge column recounts a hand where West uses cautious defense to thwart declarer in spades and diamonds. The article details play by South and West, with West’s king of spades and ace of diamonds pivotal, and ends with a posed question: “What do you do?” for the reader to answer tomorrow.

Gieanne South West East Wee Declarer Neat Spedes Luis Clute Tiamonds

Green Adventure tickets on sale for university production

The Cyhio University air rial fretgetion presents Green Adventure scheduled for Wednesday through Saturday. Athenians and students are reminded tickets cover Wednesday and Thursday nights while Friday and Saturday night shows target alumni and guests. Reservations for the 100 member cast production can be made by calling T1011 ext.

Cyhio University A.venture Iss Cané Etudente Vincent Jukes Sesquicentennial Committee

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Howard Musgrave Athena Budd Brubaker Susan Barberton E. W. Dillon Harley Kuhl Janet Karen C. B. Dillon E. State St Buxton Logan S University College St Olive Farm Bureau Council Wayne Wincott Pearer Don F Nannie Uliom Rebekah Lodge Ioof Hall Wia ITU Robert Figley Ohio Ave Albany Methodist Carl Hickey Chillicothe Women's Auxiliary of Church of Good Shepherd Plaing Methodist Church Cow Mrs. Foss Bert Barnes Andrew Kovian Santa Cornwell's Athens Jewelers OMNIO Fosters House of Fashion Emblem Club By Osvald Iacory Wat Forth Val Mary Maare Roston Mass Jupiter Baby Council On Foods and Nutrition American Medical Association
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