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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1953

Page

18

Calendar of Women’s Clubs and local reunions

A rundown of Sunday through Friday events in Athens County with many reunions at various churches and fairgrounds, plus band concerts, parades, contests, and meetings for WBA IOOF ML WSCS and numerous local clubs. Notable items include the Beveridge Johnson Robinson and Hun ter reunions, New Marshfield homecoming, and the Lingcott Easler Union. A birth notice for Vicki Sue Davis and a light opinion piece on toasters titled Choice between automatic and two-foot nonautomatic toasters.

Athenian Wins Prize at Ball in Gown Now 103 Years Old

At the Sesquicentennial Ball held in Deshler and Neil House five ballrooms, Mrs. Rose wore a moire taffeta gown with a fitted bodice and off the shoulder neckline. She carried a wreath of orange blossoms and wore white satin slippers modeled after Mrs. Talmadge’s century old pair. Mrs. Talmadge, daughter of Ohio University trustee John Creed, links to Lancaster pioneer Darius Talmadge, owner of stage coach lines, as the ball drew entrants from across Ohio.

Aovus Marion Willis Rose Neil House Columbus Rose

Efaw Family Has Reunion in Ohio Valley Gathering

The Efaw family reunion occurred at Clyde Whitlatch's home on Athens Route 1 with a noon basket dinner. Attendees included Stanford Efaw of St. Clairsville and numerous relatives from Meadville Morristown Yellow Springs New Marshfield and Mineral. Photos were taken and games played.

Issac Isfaw Clyde Whitlatch Athens Lloyd Efaw Mary Haught Stanford Efaw St. Clairsville William Kunsilman Sonia Warren Alton Carman Carl Bob Meadville Ralph Efaw Martha Morristown Donald Reed Wilbur Caldwell Leo Dickerson June Yellow Springs Harold Efaw Milton Efaw Donald Harry Efaw Sharon Calvin Efaw Carl Efaw Debbie Dean Harold Young Mona Richard Cliff Rice Robert Junior Harry Nichols New Marshfield George Buckley Mineral Judith Gary Whitlatch

CCL Circle Meeting Elects Delegate for State Convention

The Child Guidance Circle of the Child Conservation League met at Mrs. Robert Genter’s Avon Place home. Mr. Genter outlined the year’s programs while Mrs. Lewis Wigal was elected delegate to the state convention in Cleveland, October 9. Refreshments followed, hosted by Mrs. Genter with aides Mrs. Wilson Baker and Mrs. Robert Yaw. Also present were Mrs. Paul Jones, Mrs. Donald Hoffee, Mrs. Kenneth Reeder, Mrs. Earl Hooper, Mrs. H. B. Beles, Mrs. LeRoy Shamel, Mrs. R. F. Rose, Mrs. Joe Mechem and Mrs. Dale Orcutt.

The Child Conservation League Robert Genter Avon Place Genter Lewis Wigal Cleveland Wilson Baker Robert Yaw Paul Jones Donald Hoffee Kenneth Reeder Earl Hooper H. B. Beles Leroy Shamel R. F. Rose Joe Mechem Dale Orcutt

Cranmer Family Reunion at Clarks Chapel Church

The Cranmer family gathered for their annual reunion at Clarks Chapel Church on August 30. Lucy Cranmer was the oldest attendee and Gail Wisenant the youngest. Attendees came from Albany Pomeroy Jackson Cincinnati Lebanon Ostrander Charleston Dearborn Oklahoma City and Kent with many spouses and extended relatives including Pugh Hawk DeLay Riley and Cranmer families.

Tom DeLay Lee Hawk Jackson Charley Cranmer John Cincinnati Fred Jones Colleen Cranmer Jennifer Lebanon Eld Jewell Whisenant Patsy Cranmer Gail B. L. Montgomery Edith Cranmer Elaine Leah Ostrander

Liggett Family Reunion Marks Athens County Fairground Gathering

Attendees at the annual Liggett family reunion at the Athens County fairground include Mr and Mrs W H Liggett and extended kin such as Mr and Mrs Myron Dewey, Branch Liggett, Gordon Liggett, Walter Liggett, Robert Liggett, Opal Ridenour and Becky, Delores Munn and Chuc, Mayme Mulligan, Dorothy Mulpas, Lawrence Haines and Patty and David, John Kuroski, Alzine Gorby, Burl Gorby and Gene, Darrell Gorby and Bonnie and John and Wanda, Harold Hoodlet and Edna Hoodlet, Charles Sherman and Lois, Christina Carpenter, Harry Liggett and Dale, Jean Castle, Ronald Scott and Tressa, Wallace Hartley, John Jeffers and Karen, Roy Cline and Greg.

Liggett Athens County Fairground W. H. Ligget Myron Dewey Branch Liggett Gordon Liggett Walter Liggett Robert Liggett Opal Ridenour Becky Delores Munn Chuc Mayme Mulligan Dorothy Mulpas Lawrence Haines Patty David John Kuroski Alzine Gorby Burl Gorby Gene Darrell Gorby Bonnie John Wanda Harold Hoodlet Loren Edna Hoodlet Charles Sherman Lois Christina Carpenter Harry Liggett and Dale Jean Castle Ronald Scott Tressa Wallace Hartley John Jeffers Karen Roy Cline Greg

EASY TO SEW FALL SKIRTS PATTERN GUIDE

Two practical fall skirts with simple patterns and minimal pieces. Lower skirt needs one yard of 54 inch fabric, sizes listed with patterns 8909 and 8861 providing waist sizes 24 through 32. Send 30 cents per pattern to Sue Burnett at The Athens Messenger with name address sizes and pattern numbers. Basic FASHION for 53 offers wardrobe planning and a gift pattern inside. send 25 cents.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York

Wedding Takes Place Aug 29 in Toledo Church

Mr and Mrs Frank C Bennet of 1618 Detroit Ave Toledo announce the marriage of their daughter Jeanne Marie Vansickle to John V Shust. The double ring ceremony was read by Rev D R Wernett Saturday Aug 29 at 9 am in St Teresa's Church. The bride wore a white nylon tulle gown over pink taffeta crinoline with white roses and a white orchid. Attendant Barbara Albrect wore pale blue nylon over taffeta with pink rose flowers. Best man for Mr Shust was

Frank C. Bennett Detroit Ave Toledo Jeanne Marie Vansickle John V. Shust Ains D. RB. Wernett St. Teresa’s Barbara Albrect Mr. Shust

Wedding Breakfast Follows Trilby Ceremony in Columbus

Stephen Voytke reports a wedding breakfast for immediate family after the ceremony at Trilby Log Cabin, with a reception at the Edison Club. After a week touring the Great Smokies, Mr and Mrs Shust will reside on Bij Avenue in Toledo.

Stephen Voytke Columbus Trilby Log Cabin Edison Club Thorugh the Great Smokies Mrs. Shust Bij Ave Toledo

Also Mentioned on This Page

Beveridge and Allied Families Rising Sun Park Lancaster Robinson and Johnson Hooper Ridge Church Athens County Fairgrounds Plains Band Old Settlers Reunon WBA Ioof Hall Mt, Zion Baptist Church George Russell First Christian Church Charles Jump Richard Coffman First Methodist Church Progressive Literary Club Arthur Bennett Ohio Ave Federation Circle of CCL Howard Bobo Albany Vfw New Post Home Troy Grange Hall Pam Baker Neighborhood Leo Frost Oon Nesday Fidelity Rebekah Lodge Ooo Christian Women's Fellowship Karl Rose Atheny Needie Club Cottage Tea House Rainbow Girls Advisory Board Masonic Temple Becky Putnam E. State St UCD Club Pomona Grange York Grange Hall Richland Ave Methodist Church R. £. Burson Rainbow Gasco Club R. E. Wagoner Eagles Eagles Hall Harry Faulkner E. Mulberry St Farm Bureau Women’s Activities Committee Harry Jacoby Alexander Presbyterian Arthur Stuart Albany C. C. Pearman Albany Garden Club Don Young Luster Scott Lingcott - Easler Teunion Kleinschmidt Kachelmacher Park Logan Oo Oo Bates Church Don Davis Dayton Vicki Sue Alex Eneix the Plains Joseph Davis Halsie Burgh Margaret Nelson Burgh Nelson Athens County Vivian's Aviaries & Aquarium Norwood Ave. Eost City Gates Ohio Hell S. Shannon House of Magic Fingers Southerton Athens, Ohio Diemondé Cornwell Court St Ioclank Polo Lamborn Darrell Tom Efaw CCL Circle Cranmer He Feng Teytler Rowahly Oleen COX Bros. “Home Furnishings N. Court St Athens, CO A. M Southerton Beauty Academy Court Athans Tel Cool Comfort Nassau- Knits Tappan Pristor Sroller State St Tel
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