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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1949

Page

8

Social Affairs Beat Chronicles Weekend Reunions and Travels

The Grady family and relatives from Cine Cinnati visited Albany Route 2 for the 22nd Woodyard reunion at Lake Alma, with fifty relatives attending. Other trips included Oscar Dillinger and Junior Lawson touring 2800 miles through the West and South, visiting Athens and Chicago. Van Dyke family vacationing two weeks with stops in Minneapolis, Chicago, and Madison. Jackie Deem returning from Akron. Forrest McCann and Donald Ready visiting Athens area kin. and a host of Athens residents joining wedding anniversaries and family visits across Ohio, Illinois, and beyond.

SE. Grady Laurence Grady Laurence, Jr Vorzie Grady Catt Klineman C Woodard Albany Lake” Alma Mex Oscar Dillinger Junior Lawson Athens Town A=file Fulton Glen Fulton Aire Virgil Thompson James Fulton Samer Maxwell Oklahoma Ozarke Onyx Cave Arkansas Missou Kentucky Serpent Mound Ohio RM. van Dyke Race St Carl E. van Dyke Minneapolis Chicago van Dyke G. J. Willy Jackie’ Deem W. Carenter Sty Akron Forrest McCann Nitro W. Va Mr. McCann McCann Baxter Donald Ready Naefters Dexter Cart H. Wilson Susan Man Ashworth Mi ‘Ashworth Rosees

Chase Circle Holds All Day Potluck and Meeting

Chase Circle held an all day meeting with a potluck dinner and an afternoon program led by Pauline Martin. Maud Martin led devotions and Martha Chase, Julia Graham led games with a prize won by Yan Woodyard. Next meeting at Beulah Cor’s on Oct 7 with Grace Woodyard devotional leader.

Pauline Martin Maud Martin Julia’ Graham Martha Chase Yan" Woodyard Thelma Hoch Firele Charles

CCL Group Mission Focus at Home Meeting

CCL Group held a meeting at Mrs George Hunter home with officers Mrs Roger many president Mrs Richard Philips vice president Mrs ard Dent secretary Mr Fred Wheaton Jr treasurer and Mrs Harry Lackey press reporter. The program featured a movie on twins illustrating a child development study. Mrs Puller led the program and Mr Funler projected the film. Plans for next year were discussed and refreshments served.

Book Conservation League George, Hunter

Fred Astaire vows to dance on after retirement

Hollywood veteran Fred Astaire says retirement is not in his plans as he promotes his film Lets Dance with Betty Hutton and teases a busy schedule. He recalls considering quitting after the Skies and credits his health, exercise, and golf for keeping him flexible and eager to dance.

Betty Hutton Fred Astaire Hollywood Park Chicago Golf June Allyson Ginger Rogers Bing Crosby Wetty Hutton Helgan Angel Betty Hutton

Canasta Game Rules for McKenney Play and Scoring

The text outlines Canasta scoring and meld rules including bonuses for melds, red treys penalties, and point calculations. It details combining melds, penalties for failing to meld, and the value of cards left in opponents’ and partners’ hands, along with how tabled cards add or subtract points toward a game total. It emphasizes initial meld requirements and subsequent meld actions once a side has met minimums.

William F. McKenney

German Housewives Experience Scarcity Amid Abundant Goods

Berlin shoppers face high prices and limited purchasing power as the blockade lift boosts supply. Workers earn around 50 marks a month, butter and food costs rise, and everyday items like clothing, radios, and wine remain costly. A mix of survival shopping and cultural notes illustrates daily life in postwar Berlin.

Berlin Haustrad United States England David T. Marke Sturgess Julian Marie France Uhey Heron Paris Herr Schmitt Conta Pani Dolars

WE THE WOMEN By Roth Millett humorous advice card

Houser offers lighthearted maxims for keeping peace at home and among neighbors. Advice covers handling guests, timed exits with clocks, sharing chores, and choosing when to offer help. The tone mocks domestic dynamics and stereotypes with playful criticism of marital routines.

Wrong Way Interview And Beet Preparation Tips

The text contrasts a proper interview approach with the wrong method and gives a beet cooking method. It advises letting the employer lead the interview and outlines steps to prepare two bunches of small beets, simmering in salted water, then dressing with sugar and lemon before serving. It also notes alternative whole-beet preparation with stems left on and skin removal after cooking for easy peeling.

Calendar of Events Calendar of community gatherings and meetings

Calendar lists numerous local events from Sept 7 to Sept 11 including luncheons pot lucks club meetings and reunions at Athens Country Club Perry Munn cabin First Methodist Church Masonic Temple TOF Hall and Buckeye Lake with dates Sept 7 8 9 11 and venues across Athens Williamsport and surrounding areas attendees include Al bany Wednesday Club WCTU Minear Chapter Eastern Star D W V S Sewing Club Women of Canim Church and Alexander Presbyterian Church among others with coordinators and locations for reservations and attendance.

Athens C. E. Namemaker Albany Pat Perry Munn WCTU Canim D Wg Barabius Everett Lewis Ardem Amere Club Women's Association Alexander’ Presbyterian Church Frances Allen Pam Ember

Dinner Honors Three at Dexter Home

A family dinner Sunday September 4 at the home of Mr and Mrs Ray Nicholson in Dexter honored Mr Max Smith and his son Larry along with Mr Ray Nicholson. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Esiilt of Arrowhead and daughter Patti of Huntington West Virginia Mr and Mrs James Nicholson and son Donald and Bruce Sith of Columbus.

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