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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1954

Page

7

Queen Chosen at Chevalier Ball in Athens

Ann Anderson wore blue as she was crowned Chevalier Ball queen in the East Side Gymnasium. Escort John Nunemaker and James W. Jackson stood with her as DeMoley of Cleveland crowned the queen. About 60 couples attended the DeMoley event with decorations in yellow and white.

Ann Anderson East Side John Nunemaker James W. Jackson DeMoley Cleveland Harper Pendry Peter B. Seel Margaret Deppen S. G. Foster Charles W. Hirth de Moley Martins Ferry Athens DeMolay David White James Smiley Richard Slater Don Seward Don Davis Dean Gaige Paulsen Charlies W. Hirth T. E. Wellman Marietta Urbana Chevalier DeMoley Mothers Club

Attend Rites For Elmer L Poston

Those from a distance attended the funeral of the late Elmer L Poston. Listed mourners include Mrs Mable Poston Slater, Mrs Esther Kinnear, Mr and Mrs Earl Fulton and John Smith of Columbus, Mr and Mrs Virgil Bare of Sycamore, Mrs Richard Bishop of Bucyrus, Mrs Edna French of Middleport, Mrs Robert Hysel of Pomeroy, Mrs Richard Ware of Washington Do H, Mr and Mrs W L Deem of Parkersburg, John Mac Pherson, Mr and Mrs Albert Anderle of St Clairsville, Charles Murphy of Barnesville, Mr and Mrs Chaves Donnelly of New Lexington, Mrs Henry Wilson of Sunbury, Mrs Gaynell Poston Adkins of St Mary, and Mr and Mrs Willard E Poston of Flushing.

Elmer L. Poston Mable Poston Slater Esther Kinnear Earl Fulton John Smith Columbus Virgil Bare Sycamore Richard Bishop Bucyrus Edna French Middleport Robert Hysel Pomeroy Richard Ware Washington Do. H W. L Deem Parkersburg W. Va John MacPherson Albert Anderle St. Clairsville Charles Murphy Barnesville Chaves Donnelly New Lexington Henry Wilson Sunbury Gaynell Poston Adkins St. Mary Willard E. Poston Flushing

Young Mothers Club Hostess Leads March of Dimes Drive

Mrs. Lora Hawk hosted the group with a March of Dimes contribution. Prize winner Mrs. Ladonna Shumway and several members attended. Refreshments were served. Next meeting set with Mrs. Mary lin Shanklin. Mechanicsburg PTA to meet Friday at 7 30 p m.

Lora Hawk Young Mothers Club March of Dimes Ladonna Shumway Pat Douglas Ruth Dunlevey Rosy Turrill Rita Canter Alice Pennell Marylin Shanklin

Hill daughter leaves Athens for Ohio Wesleyan University

James Ellen Hill daughter of Dr. and Mrs. George E. Hill left Athens for Delaware to enter Ohio Wesleyan University as a freshman on a scholarship. Her June graduation from Athens High School preceded the move as her parents and sister Charlotte drove her to Delaware Saturday morning.

James Ellen Hill George E. Hill Athens Delaware Ohio Wesleyan University Miss Hill Athens High School Ohio Wesleyan Charlotte

Dinner honors 83-year-old Mrs Lin ton Kennard of New Marshfield

A Sunday dinner at the home of Mrs. Charlotte Lin ton Kennard in New Marshfield honored her 83rd birthday. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Carrol Chesser, Mr. and Mrs. Luster Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sickles and Danny, Mr. and Mrs. Bert McKibben, Donald Kennard, Norman L. Saylor, Maynard Thomas, Blaine Hunter, Clifton Swaim, John and Jeff Enion, and many others.

Charlotte Linton Kennard New Marshfield Kennard George Isabel Robinette Canada England Cleveland Isaac Walton League Carrol Chesser Luster Scott Clyde Sickles Jack Sickles Danny Bert McKibben Leo Kennard Donald Kennard Chester West Mary Ellen Norman B. Saylor Maynard Thomas Gene Jim Blaine Hunter Linda Helen Norman L. Saylor Sandy Christy Clifton Swaim John Jeff Lee Enion David Connie Joe

Birth Announcement Mary LaVelle Cross

Parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy J. Cross announce the birth of daughter Mary LaVelle on Sunday September 12 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. T. J. LaVelle Amesville Route 1 Mrs. Gertrude Cross Crooksville. Great grandfathers James Napier Crookeville and Mr. Jackson Ohiopyle Pa.

Roy J. Cross Mary LaVelle Sheltering Arms Hospital T. J. LaVelle Amesville Gertrude Cross Crooksville James Napier Crookeville Mr. Jackson Ohiopyle

The Mature Parent Explains Birth To Children

A mother uses timely moments to explain conception and birth to her children, showing how early sex education can be natural and accepted. The piece argues gentle, simple instruction preserves a child's trust and curiosity about life's great wonders.

Howard

Wide Collars Highlight Fall Suit Styles in 1960s Focus

GAILE DUGAS notes that wide collars define both boxy suits and ensembles. The ensemble often features a longer coat than the boxy suit jacket and may pair coat over a dress or with a skirt. Collar types include choir boy Puritan Buster Brown and Rembrandt with deep widths. Satin or velvet ascots add neckline interest. Satin appears with tweeds to broadcloth in various trims. Both ensemble coats and boxy suit jackets use tweed, plush cashmere, and vicuna like fabrics.

Gaile Dugas NEW York NEA Choir Boy Puritan Buster Brown Rembrandt House of Swansdown

Sunshine Club Dinner Honors Gertrude Marcum Birthday

The Sunshine Club Ladies Aid of Weaver EUB Church met with Mrs. Butcher for quilting and a potluck dinner. Refreshments were served by hostesses for the birthday of Mrs. Gertrude Marcum. Members present included Velma Carpenter Bratton Amanda Edna Alice Mary Lou Lowe Warden Marcum Alice Ellis Hazel Junior Trout Helen Ennis Gary Ennis Edna McVay Clara McVay Nellie Zimmerman. The October meeting will be with Mrs. Clara McVay.

Sunshine Club Ladies Aid Weaver Eub Church Butcher Gertrude Marcum Velma Carpenter Bratton Amanda Edna Alice Mary Lou Lowe Warden Marcum Alice Ellis Hazel Junior Trout Helen Gary Ennis Edna McVay Clara McVay Nellie Zimmerman

Local Highlights From Radcliffe Area Social and School Notes

Vacationers in Florida include Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Morton and others. The Vinton Township Garden Club welcomed hostess Mrs Gomer Bowen of McArthur. School opens with two staff changes as Mary Brown replaces Marguerite Bigony in home economics and Dorothy Booth joins as upper grade teacher at North Wilton IA. Pierce from Ft George G Meade Md spent five days with family. Emma Stephen of Ft Knox Ky visited St Pierce and her parents. Local families including the Prices Kyger McDonald and Collina attended the Davis reunion at Springfield.

Gomer Bowen McArthur Vinton Township Mary Brown Marguerite Bigony Albany Dorothy Booth North Wilton M. J. Pierce Ft. George G. Meade W. C. Emma Stephen Ft. Knox St. Pierce Floyd Price Kenneth Price Johnny Palmer Lacy Kyger Lynn John McDonald Jackie Alva Collina Luella Scheerschmidt Davis Springfield

Needlework Embroider Motifs and Pattern Offer

Wrought iron motifs for chain stitch and black embroidery floss create attractive trim for towels aprons and curtains. Pattern No 5503 includes iron transfer for six large and six small motifs plus materials and stitch illustrations. Send 25 cents and details to Anne Cabot Athens Messenger New York.

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

Social calendar notes from Athens and surrounding areas

Community groups schedule meetings and social events across Athens including Child Guidance Circle at Cottage Tea House 8 p m hostess Mrs H B Boles WSCS at First Methodist Church executive board 1 15 meeting 2 p m Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary at 74 Elmwood Place Mrs John S Algeo coordinating Executive board of Athens Presbyterial Society at Athens Presbyterian Church 10 a m with tea to follow Temple WSCS at Richland Ave WBA IOOF hall Troy Grange and local clubs host meetings and potluck meals throughout the day with transportation requests and guest attendees.

Topasday CCL Cottage Tea House H. B. Boles Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary John S. Algeo Elmwood Place George Riser Athens Presbyterial Society Athens Presbyterian Church J. O. Partridge Marietta

Brightly Patterned Paper Plates Save Dishwashing

WIVES who work and keep house report modern paper plates save hours of dishwashing. Mrs. Arthur Ivey describes using bright colonial patterns for informal parties and solid copper tones for formal meals, with family menus of fried chicken in a basket and blue cheese bread.

Arthur Ivey Pound Ridge N. Y Juliane

Hairdo Shaping Advice for Teen Hair Care

The article warns teens not to cut their own hair and stresses professional shaping. It notes that back view makes self hair cutting risky, recommends regular shaping or trimming every month for short hair or every other month for long hair, and suggests budgeting a beauty parlor visit for a well kept coif.

Proper letter openings and white sauce tips

The piece notes that starting a friendly letter with an apology is poor and suggests getting to the point. It also gives a cooking tip to avoid lumps in white sauce by blending fat and flour, then gradually whisking in milk and cooking over low heat until thick and bubbly.

Lessons in Bridge Playing By Oswald Jacoby

A bridge hand analysis discusses why opening one heart would have been better than one no trump with a 4-2-2-5 distribution. West's play leads to a four spade overcall, then a tactical endgame where declarer seeks a slim chance, uses strategic discards, and South capitalizes on a diamond break to secure a complicated yet pivotal twist in the play.

West North South Declarer

What makes a good wife and a game contract dilemma

A controversial discussion on marriage roles argues that a wife who always agrees may avoid responsibility and stifle growth, while a perfect partner should lead. The page includes a card sense variant about substitute polish and a bridge problem with a daily question to solve tomorrow.

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Chevalier PTA Mechanicsburg Pta N. G. Somerville Frances Yost Huntington Stanley B. Huntington Gallipolis Frank L. Harvey J. M. Ruth Stimson Ave Harvey Sheltering Arms Harveys Harry R. Horn Rye Wayne Bottom Jane Dent'Gesecke Muriel Lawrence Howard PARTY Kasler Ohio Wide Collars Sunshine Club Radcliff Diladya Pierce First Methodist Church L. B. McCune Maplewood Drive Progressive Literary Club Earl Bridgewater Chauncey Fred Davis Temple Wscs Ben Caster Richland Ave WBA Ioof Hall Troy Grange Baker Neighborhood Leo Frost Ladies Aid Mt. Zion Baptist Church George Russell Sp. m Gold Star American Legion First Christian Church Euphemia Fred By Gaynor Madison By Oswald Jacoby Weet East Dummy Thor Iooss Ruth Millett Chesterhill, Ohio Quick's
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