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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1953

Page

6

Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Frosts in Ohio University area

Mr and Mrs Frost celebrate half a century of marriage. They are parents to seven children and have 25 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. The couple lived in Lodi Township forty years, moved to Hebardville ten years ago, and Mr Frost, once a farmer, now serves as custodian at East Green at Ohio University.

Muruscer Frost James Dailey Hazel Zanesville Clyde Sams Lenora Circleville Loyd H. Frost Amanda Jmfiam Willard Margaret Delmar W. Frost George Powell Gladys Hebardville Samuel M Barberton

Protecting Peggy’s Judgment From Manipulative Parenting

A mother contemplates pressuring her 11 year old Peggy to swap rooms for Aunt Edna’s visit to keep the guest room ready. The piece argues that hiding motives erodes Peggy’s trust in authority and teaches reliance on others to protect interests, urging honest discussion of advantages and disadvantages. It ends with practical kitchen whimsy about adding cheese to meals.

Aunt Edna Peggy Mother

Sunday Rites for Dr. Biddle Attended by Wide Circle

Relatives and friends travel from across states to attend the funeral services for the late Dr. T. R. Biddle. Attendees include Mrs. Clinton P. Biddle and son David from Boston, Major and Mrs. James C. Biddle of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Brown of St. Clairsville, and many others from Columbus, Cleveland, Gallipolis, and beyond.

T. R. Biddle Clinton P. Biddle David Biddle Boston B. H. Biddle Lancaster Tom T. Biddle Cleveland Ellen Biddle Rochester N.Y James C. Biddle Milwaukee Wis C. B. Goddard Ardmore Oklo Robert Goddard I. F. Harner Harold McCaughton Donald Guy Robert Lind Mary Elliott Reed Francis Maghbee Ralph Beaton Ione Kurt Thelman Crumb Henry T. Poston Mable Poston Slater Frank Chester Columbus Burton C. Poston Chillicothe EF. J. Kessinger Nelsonville John van Gundy R. A. McCready Pittsburgh EF. C. Harley Estabrook Dayton Charles M. Couter Toledo

Gould Family Reunion and 50th Anniversary Observed

The Gould family held its eighth annual reunion of Rev. C. C. Gould descendants and the golden wedding anniversary of A J and Doshia Gould at Paul M. Gold’s home in Cutler Road on September 6. Earle Gould was elected reunion president with Leland Minor as vice president and Mrs. Albert Gould as secretary treasurer. A large gathering from multiple states attended, and a musical program was provided by several relatives.

C. C. Gould A J. and Doshia Gould Paul M. Gold Cutler RD A. J. Gould Canaan Township Gould Myra Brand Mannington W. Va Earle Gould Fairmont G. L. Cowell A J. Gould Leland Minor Albert Gould Wilbur Walraven Donna Law Columbus John Perrow Ruth Minor O’connor Hunter Minor Leland Minor Rose Minor Lucille Minor Beane Carl H. Beane Russell R. Bell Charleston Earie Gould Johnson Gould Aiken John Brand Rachel G. C. Cowell Robert Modie Charles Walraven Charles Thompson B. C. Davis Wayne Davis Paul Marquis Gould Raymond Gould June Hanning Garnet Walraven Johnny Walraven Athens Glen Gould Roy Bennett Marietta Charles T. Walraven New England Newell Law Cutler

Social Calendar Highlights From Local Groups

Lodi Grange hosts a birthday supper at 7 30 p m with a potluck include covered dish pie and sandwiches. Various clubs meet at 7 30 p m including 31 Club Hobson Study Club and Sayre Study Circle noting location change. County WCTU convention opens at First Christian Athens with potluck at noon and session later. Delilah Rebekah Lodge degree practice. The Plains PTA gathering includes a polluck supper and program. Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary meets at a member’s Peach Ridge home with co host.

Lodi Grange WCTU First Christian Church Athens Esther Madsen Alpha Xi Delta Joe Klingenberg Peach Ridge Neal Glenn

Crochet star motif patterns and sewing ensembles in 1950s issue

Crochet 3 inch star motifs with white cotton to assemble a chair set runner or doily. Pattern No 5402 with instructions and materials. Also a slim afternoon frock in sizes 32 to 44 from Pattern No 8011 and basic embroidery art in Anne Cabot Needlework Album plus basic fashion guidance in Basic Fashion for 53.

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

DAR To Meet and Citizenship Day Observance

The Daughters of the American Revolution announce a fall meeting at Ziba's House hosted by Miss Anna Pearl McVay. Speakers include James Taylor James Iler and Dick Taylor, with George Crawford singing. Citizenship Day is September 17, honoring the Constitution’s signing and new citizens. The Stars and Stripes should be displayed on public and private buildings.

DAR Ziba’s Anna Pearl McVay James Taylor James Iler Dick Taylor California George Crawford John Dowler E. J. Taylor

Coming and Going in Maplewood and Beyond

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wyckoff return from a two week Canada trip visiting Toronto the Canadian National Exhibition and Ontario stops at Orillia Port Huron Lake Houghton. The Linfield family heads to Florida after visiting relatives in Athens and holds ties to Illinois and Montana. Ween Moors host a surprise birthday for Mrs. W. L. Bridge with guests from New Marshfield Buffalo and Hawaii.

Clarence Wyckoff Maplewood Drive Canada William Gunter Stan Hughen Toronto Gunder Hughen McBee Co A. FE. Linfield Colstrip Mont Florida Ethel Dean Elmer Poston Alma Sams Athens Linfield Illinois Montana Mary Watkins Ohio University Northwestern University Ed Moors Amesville W. L. Bridge New Marshfield Olive Herron J. C. Herron Marlinda Margaret Haws Buffalo N. Y Gordon Smith Hawaii

Weaver EUB Sunshine Club Hosts Knotting Service

Mrs Delbert Trout hosted the Weaver EUB Sunshine Club with dinner and knotting comforts. Attendees included Mrs Manly Ellis Mrs Warden Marcum Mrs P D McVay Mrs Ray Zimmerman Mrs David Bratton and many others. The next meeting will be at Mrs Vernon West’s home on Oct 1.

Delbert Trout Sunshine Club Weaver Eub Church Manly Ellis Warden Marcum P. D. McVay Ray Zimmerman David Bratton JD. L. McVay Amos Junior Trout Charles Ennis Larry Gary Ennis Keith Staneart Connie Ronnie Staneart Herbert Davis Gary Carolyn Bobby Davis Ben Lowe Mary Lou Edna Alice Lowe E. H. Morse Sharon Morse Jesse Ely Vernon West

Rendville woman Mary Vance marks 101st birthday with mining memories

Mary Vance of Rendville born September 3 1852 recalls Civil War era and slavery days. She spent 70 years in Perry County coal regions and remembers strikes, hard times, and early union days. Her niece Mrs Preston Burley, blind in eighties, shares health and memory of past mining life.

Mary Vance Rendville Guernsey County Perry County Vance Edward Riley Route 13 Corning Preston Burley Athens Rileys Mrs. Vance Cambridge Iowa Zanesville Ernie Edwards Burley Perry Richmond Hocking Plains

Boswell Family Elects Officers at Second Reunion

Boswell descendants met at City Park Parkersburg West Virginia on September 6 to organize an annual reunion. Edgar L Bart was elected president and Mrs Bart Davidson secretary treasurer. A covered dish lunch followed with committees named for arrangements and entertainment.

Ammon Margaret Boswell City Park Parkersburg W. Va Bart Davidson Edgar L. Bart N. McKinley Ave Athens Elm St. Logan Hadden S. Rhodes Don Reeble Warren Winter Boyd Boswell Ralph Lovensheimer Joe Fairmont James Rhodes Samuel Sue Sherman Patty Boyd Ripley Ershe Boswell

Four Ohio Women to Attend GOP Conference

A delegation of 79 Ohio Republican women will join a Chicago GOP conference September 14 to 19. About 1500 delegates from 18 Midwest and Southern states are expected. Ruth Fox of Elyria will chair the Ohio group and Katharine Kennedy Brown of Dayton will serve as president of the Ohio Federation of Women's Republican Organizations.

Columbus Ohio Chicago Midwest Ruth Fox Elyria Katharine Kennedy Brown Dayton Ohio Federation of Women's Republican Organizations

Lessons in Bridge Playing and a Hidden Diamond Slam

A bridge column analyzes a bidding sequence where West overestimates spade length, South surprising with five in diamonds, and North's hearts short. It explains how the diamonds become the match winner, with crossruff play and careful ruffing leading to South’s game in diamonds while East secures necessary tricks.

Bears Bulls West South North East North East South West

How to talk to children when adults praise growth

A practical note on handling compliments to a child. The adult should invite a response to avoid embarrassment and encourage interaction.

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE Sam W. Frost Muriel Lawrence Mac's Thrifty Store Court St Athens, O Dr. Biddle Merrill Chase Hobson Glenn A. Gaston Mulligan Road Delilah Rebekah Sayre Nellie Horr State St the Plains Pta Tal All Ween Weaver Ariel Pinkham Chesterhill, Ohio Council On Foods and Nutrition American Medical Association
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