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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1954

Page

11

Martzolff Class Marks 45th Anniversary at First Methodist

The Martzolff Class of the First Methodist Church observed its 45th anniversary on Wednesday evening at the church. About 50 members attended, including four past presidents. The program featured history of the group, devotions, a memorial service with a one dollar gift per member, readings, songs, and a tea table with autumn chrysanthemums.

Martzolff First Methodist Church A. H. James Arthur Wolfe J. W. Hudson D. A. Ogg P. B. Burns C. L. Martzolff Burns Wolfe Dorothy Williams Mina Fry Hudson James Whitcomb Riley L. G. Bean Perry EF. E Munden J. D. Haskins C. E. Gorham Elmer Tom Georgia Hickman

Birthday honors for Mrs. Frank S. Baker before Delaware move

Mrs. Frank S. Baker guest of honor at a Monday birthday party hosted by Uhman’s Department Store staff at Mrs. H. M. Woods home. Baker, longtime manager, plans to move to Delaware in November. Attendees included Mrs. Dora Cunningham, Mrs. Walter Risley, Mrs. James Carr, and others as cake, gifts, and pink chrysanthemum table decor marked the celebration.

Frank S. Baker Delaware Uhiman's H. M. Woods W. State St Baker Uhlman's N. Sandusky St Frank Baker Athens Dora Cunningham D. W. Burt Walter Risley James Carr William Robinette P. L. Shannon Neisel Robinson Harry

Shower Planned for Mr and Mrs Murrey at Log Cabin

A miscellaneous shower will be given Saturday evening in honor of Mr and Mrs William Murrey at the Log Cabin in Hockingport. Friends are invited.

William Murrey Hockingport

Chili Supper Benefit at IOOF Hall Stewarts Tonight

The Auxiliary of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War sponsors a chili supper tonight from 5 to 10 PM at the IOOF hall in Stewart. Pie sandwiches and coffee will also be served.

The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Ioof Hall Stewart

Shower Honors Recent Bride Mrs Denny Allen Camp

Mrs. Denny Allen Camp former Barbara Barrows was guest of honor at a Tuesday evening shower hosted by Mrs. Bh Horn and Mrs. E J Shannon at Mrs. Horn’s home. A Harker china ivy pattern set was presented. Numerous relatives and friends attended including Mrs. Zelma Walraven winner of a marriage customs contest. Yellow roses decorated the event and refreshments were served.

Denny Allen Camp Barbara Barrows My Bh. Horn E. J. Shannon Horn Zelma Walraven Kenneth J. Barrows John Bateman Nelsonville Clarence Peacock Murray City Camp Stella Jandes H. M. Woods Selby Glazier J. 5. Basom Thomas Swan Linnenbreugge Gertrude Linnenbruegge Irene Elliott Fred Kittle

Dinner Climax of UN Week At Athens Ohio University

More than 2500 attendees including 70 students from 33 nations joined the sixth annual International Dinner at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Athens. Dr Willard Elsbree praised UN work, noting progress in health, education, and aid to children while urging ongoing support for democracy. The event, sponsored by United Church Women, featured speakers, student representatives, and a program listing guests, patrons, and fund supporters.

Ohio University Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal United Church Women of Athens Willard Elsbree Elsbree Department John C. Baker United Nations Palestine Korea Children’s Fund Edward Surnick Carl Sylvester United Church Women George Starcher Grand Forks N. D Athens Ohio Universite B. A. Reubenharner Lincoln Das India International Club Jan B. Kish Franklin Upthegrove International Scholarship and Good Will Fund Ruth Wilsey Athens Route 1 Athens Garden Club Athens Florists John Webb Frank B. Dilley Edward Sudnick Willard H. Elsbree B. A. Renkenberger Mignonette Yin China United Church Women of Athena

Halloween Party and Local Club Meetings Calendar

Community events list shows a Summit Grange Halloween party with pie social at 8 p.m. and public invitations. Several church circles, band boosters, VFW Auxiliary, Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary, Emblem Club, Wesleyan Service Guild, and Esther Class gatherings are scheduled in Ames and surrounding areas with various hosts and locations.

Summit Grange Phi Delta Theta Emblem Club Fikes Hall

Glee Club Plans Saturday Show at Memorial Auditorium

Ohio University Men's Glee Club presents Moods in Music at 8 p m Saturday in Memorial Auditorium. The program features baritone David Noble singing Old Man River, The Dreamers trio, and dancer Carol Wells. A dance follows in the University Center Ballroom. tickets support both events.

Ohio University Men's Glee Club Memorial Auditorium Prince David Noble The Dreamers Carol Wells Ohio University Esther Wills Pittsburgh Miss Wells Little Shoemaker University Center Ballroom Joe Barone Philip Peterson Glee Club Zery

Talking to toddlers changes them for life

The piece argues against speaking to babies and toddlers in certain tones noting they understand and may react strongly. It warns that such habits provoke stronger future behavior and suggests avoiding affectionate salutations like Mrs Dragon during neighborly visits.

Mrs. Dragon

Ohio WCTU Leaders Attend Lima Convention

Mrs Bessie Strong Athens County WCTU president attended the first annual Ohio Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention in Lima October 21 to 25. Over 250 delegates and presidents took part, with speakers progress reports and a musical program featured.

Bessie RK. Strong Athens County WCTU Ohio Woman's Christian Temperance Union Lima

Senior CCL Holds Meeting at Mrs Phillips Home

The Senior CCL met Tuesday at 143 Morris with Mrs H T Phillips hosting. Mrs Frank Cone reported on the state convention in Columbus and the group voted to donate a Thanksgiving food basket to a needy family. Fourteen members gave current events and refreshments were served.

CCL H. T. Phillips Morris Frank Cone Pearl Helwig Columbus Phillips Helwig

Kantner Hosts Open House For Davis Family

Dr and Mrs Claude E Kantner entertain at an open house Sunday afternoon at Peach Ridge Farm honoring Dr and Mrs Aaron Davis and children Jenifer Stephen and Sammy. Guests may call from three to five. Assisting hosts are Mrs Ernest Collins Mrs Henri Seibert Mrs Lawrence J Goldberg and Mrs Charles L Smith.

Claude E. Kantner Peach Ridge Aaron Davis Jenifer Stephen Sammy Davis Athens Cleveland Armbruster Ernest Collins Henri Seibert Lawrence J. Goldberg Charles L. Smith

UNICEF coin drive urged by local children

Community children in costume plan door to door coin collecting tomorrow to benefit UNICEF. Contributions as low as 15 cents supply penicillin for yaws, 50 cents protects six people from malaria for a year, and a dollar provides milk for nine children for a week.

Unicef United Nations Children’s Fund Robert Cory Cory David Hostetler Joseph Romig William Kirchner James Singard Ming Kathleen McAfee

Canaan Grange Hosts Box Supper and Installations

An old fashioned box supper and masquerade highlighted the Canaan Grange gathering. Merwin Mansfield installed as master with Phyllis Jackson marshal and Mabel Mansfield chaplain guiding the election of officers for the Canaanville Juvenile Grange. Seven Canaan Grange members attended the Columbus event for the 6th degree. Next meeting is November 23. officers meet November 9 for third degree practice.

Canaan Grange Merwin Mansfield Phyllis Jackson Marshall Mabel Mansfield Joe Baker Floyd Dillinger Canaanville Juvenile Grange Columbus Canaan

Lessons in Bridge Playing by Jacoby

Jacoby reviews a World War era style bridge hand from the Washington Summer Nationals final of the Men's Pair Championship. Canadian experts Eric R. Murray and Douglas Drury execute a decisive defense and accurate play against West, using strategic ruffs and leads to force a losing return.

Bridge Jacoby Atlanta Washington Eric R. Murray Douglas Drury West Murray Declarer

I Should Have Visited Him Sooner

A man reflects on delaying a visit to a friend who suffered a long illness and died. The piece urges prioritizing acts of kindness and offering support or sympathy when needed.

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