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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1955

Page

9

Gloria Ann Jones Weds John C. Borden Jr in NYC Church

Gloria Ann Jones married John C. Borden Jr at the Church of the Transfiguration in New York City on Sunday afternoon. The Rev Randolph Ray officiated. The bride, daughter of Edwin A. Jones of Jackson, and granddaughter of Mrs Wilson H. McKee of Athens, tied the knot with Borden, son of Mr and Mrs John C. Borden of Rumson New Jersey. Sister Mrs Quincy A Shaw McKean served as matron of honor and Brooks Jones, the bride’s brother, was best man.

Gloria Ann Jones Sunay Church of the Transfiguration New York City John C. Borden, Jr Randolph Ray Edwin A. Jones Jackson Wilson H. McKee University ‘Terrace Athens Borden John C. Borden Rumison N. J Quincy A. Shaw McKean Brooks Jones

Sheron-Dickens Open Church Wedding Plans Announced

First Presbyterian Church will host the wedding of Sheron to be officiated by Rev. Chester Marquis with Rev. Roger Mills Rice, Jr. music includes Miss Martha Dee Mor OW and Patricia Chi Omega House performers. A rehearsal dinner will be hosted for the couple and families at Athens Nees with guests including Myrdith Helene Caria and Michael Rowland of London.

Senenseners First Presbyterian Church Chester Marquis Roger Mills Rice, Jr Aes Veal Massaey Denis Orage Pee Stee Michael Rowland London Amen Rene Pugene Donne Ward

First Christian Church CWF Dinner Meeting Noted

Fifty eight members attended the first fall meeting of the CWP section of the First Christian Church on Wednesday. A 6:30 dinner was served at individual tables for five groups. Group singing led by Mrs. George Drach, skit "Strangers No" by Mrs. Joe B. Maffett, devotions by Mrs. P. B. Sidders, and a review of The Gift is Rich by Russell Carter were presented by Mrs. W. W. Williams.

Sxty CWP First Christian Church CWF George Drach William Ruston Joe B. Maffett Charles Jump P. B.sidders Russell Carter W. W. Williams

Progressive Literary Club Meeting Discusses District Conference

Mrs George Fee presided as the Progressive Literary Club met at Pome roy Road with Mrs Clyde Hines. Attendees planned federal and state conferences and a Southeast district hosting duties. Each member will cover convention expenses and bring articles for Grays Ladies at Athens State Hospital. Mrs Earl Bridgewater spoke on education and reading skills.

George Fee Progressive Literary Club Clyde Hines Pomeroy Road Ports Columbus Grays Athens State Hospital John Hartley Earl Bridgewater

Alexander Women Have Program

Alexander women hosted a program with co hosts Mrs Dorothy Wingo Mrs Peggy Gorby Mrs J ln Madge and Mrs Fern Whitlatch. Twenty seven members and guests attended Mrs Hattie Wedd presiding. Dre Howard Hannaford missionary to Japan to speak at Alexander Presbyterian Church Sept 18. Martha Stuart spoke on the American Indian. Devotions led by Lane Byron and Janette Erving readings by Lenore Evan Nell Coe Teabelle Sider Marguerite Moore. Marie Dorsey and Janet Brown sang a duet.

Elle Wood Dorothy Wingo Peggy Gorby J Ln Madge Baker Fern Whitlatch Gues Benny Gorty Hattie Wedd Dre Howard Hannaford Dapan Alexander, Presbyterian Martha. Stuart Lane Byrona Janette Erving Lenore Evan Nell” Coe Teabelle Sider Marguerite Moore Marie Dorsey Janet Brown

Easler-Linscott Family Reunion at Hoope Ridge Church

About 150 relatives attended the Easler-Linscott reunion at the Hope Ridge Church of Christ. The Flowers Brothers quartet from Marietta performed with Elmer Linscott on piano, Linda Hart singing, and members including Albert Linscott and Kasler family members. Officers named were Kenneth Kasler president Harry Linscott vice president and Mary Hart secretary-treasurer. The program committee included Luanita Linscott Elwer Linscott and Mary Hart. Next year’s reunion will be held at the same venue on the first Sunday after Labor Day.

Easler-Linscott Hoope Ridge Church of Christ Flowers Brothers Quartet Marietta Elmer Linscott Linda Hart Albert Linscott Asa Kasler Lyde Kasler Arda Kasler Lewis ‘Torris Jeff Kelms Kenneth Kasler Harry Linscott Mary Hart Luanita Linscott el Wer Linscott

Calendar Program Notes at New Marshfield and Nearby Venues

Calendar entries list events at New Marshfield CBS rummage tale courthouse seven am Summit Grange afternoon Birthday party Sunday Concord Church homecoming basket dinner community sing Liggett reunion Athens fairgrounds dinner at noon

New Marshfield Cbs Rummage Tale Summit Grange Concord Church Athens Fair- Rounds

Club Plans Trip to Ice Follies in October

New Marshfield Canasta Club met with Mrs Betty Llewellyn seven members present Mildred Lewellyn won prize Plans were made to attend the Ice Follies in October Broiler dinner described with skewered ham and peaches cooked with a citrus nutmeg sauce

Marshfield

Mary Stalder Hosts Wesleyan Service Guild Meeting

The first meeting of the year at the First Methodist Church home of Miss Mary Stalder hosted 37 members of the Wesleyan Service Guild. Geraldine Hope outlined the year’s theme What the World to Serve with reports from Ann Mumma Treva Black and others on the Guild’s aims and duties.

Nada Bobo First Methodist Church Mary Stalder Mont Wsg Geraldine Hope Endance Erma Anderson Retary Treva Black Ohio Mary Ward Ann Mum Chillicothe Faye Evans Ann Mumma Wesleyan Service Guild Esther Staats Blanche Guild Erma Andertes National Dorothy Brum WSCS the Baugh A. H. James Weseyan

WSCS Meeting Spurred Rummage Sale at Schilling Home

The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Schilling home for a rummage sale at the court house Tuesday. Devotions were led by Lou Mundew and others. reports on Lakeside projects and the WSCS drive were given. Members displayed corsages and pins for sale to support the life membership and bail fund.

Woman's Society of Crn Lle Circle Fist Church Court House Schilling Fermoon Sisk Edward Algee Wed Lou Mundew Margaret Anoth TaFollete Carolyn Williams A. Him June Ton Rush Elliott Mr June WSCS Carrol Widdoes Lou Munden Maxwell Ferguson Michael Easler Francis Sale Pinsang Carl Nealey Algeo Penetic Trunick Wes Op Gronottoc Ae Marouene Golden Link Circle 1 C. R White Nelson

American Industrial Empire Topic Highlighted by Pallas Club

The Pallas Club discussed the American Industrial Empire as this year’s topic with Frederick H. Krecker outlining steel industry growth. United States Steel Corp ranked high in Fortune’s 500 with competitors including Jones & Laughlin, National, and Youngstown Sheet & Tube. Mrs Krecker noted 1890 to 1960 steel production and chemical by products from coal converting to drugs, vitamins, and other uses. Mrs Tobbin Hop led the program with Miriam Morse introducing speakers. The Southeast District convention will be in Portsmouth Oct 5 with each club reporting one standout activity. The next meeting is set for Oct 8 at Mrs John Drague’s home.

Frederick H. Krecker Fraser United States Steel Corp S. Steel Fortune Magazine Beemer Neewat Jones & Laughlin National Youngstown Sheet and Tube United States Steen Verson Mra Krecker Miriam Morse Tobbin AC Ete Ortsmouth State Federation of Women's Cub Drague

Needlework patterns from Anne Cabot offer crochet guides

A fragmented ad describes pattern No S338 with thirty illustrations, easy steps for doilies and baby garment covers, and a 25 cent price. Send name address and pattern number to Anne Cabot at The Messenger, 1150 Ave Americas New York 36. Also promotes a 1955 Needlework Album in red colors for 25 cents.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Rome Anne Cabot the Messenger Ave Americas New York

Coming and Going in New York and Virginia Social Roundup

A jumble of travel notes from June to autumn details multiple families visiting New York Wilmington Charlottesville and Athens. They report Broadway outings summer cottages lake trips and visits with relatives including Rev Hiram Mingus and Clyde Parsons. Additional arrivals and departures anchor the social timeline around Lake Peminchanga Charlottesville Skyline Drive and Luray Caverns with remarks on summer visits to Virginia and West Virginia.

Ums Yreta Lowance Lacie New York Sty Wilmington Wemington Eawin Watts Grab Dean’ Emerton Ome University Tonman Willams C. Mund Chuo MS. Monde Chubb Wilbur Sartnhise Bop Athens Lake Peminchanga Que Canada Nancy Penteck Sheeth Hee Agg Byron R. Wolte Virgina Behcy Tal Netto Vas Seonen Lagan Wee Hiram Mingus Millfield Clyde Parsons Hinton W. Va Harry R. Peyton Skyline Drive Luray Caverns James W. Tippie James Joseph W Thepe Micdlands Leslie Burnside Tipple Brothers Queenie Lowery Lowery Pvt Ralph L. Milligan Ft. Bragg N.C Verna Fand Gon James Joseph

Apple Pandowdy Pie and Barbecue Chicken Recipe Spread

Vintage home cooking notes describe an Apple Pandowdy pie and Betty's Barbecue chicken. The pane lists ingredients for a chicken dish with onion celery catsup lemon juice and spices, plus a sweet apple pandowdy pastry pie with oats molasses cinnamon nutmeg and a lattice crust, baked until tender. The entry concludes with a dinner menu featuring swordfish stew and beverages.

Worchestershire

Lessons in Bridge Play From a South Hand

The article describes a bridge hand where South handles a diamond opening, plays a sequence to establish clubs, and carefully manages trumps. By ruffing, discarding hearts, and timing club leads, South secures the slam despite a potential 5-0 break and the risk of East overruffing.

South Bane Armine Tor'himy West Tampa Seino Declarer

Bridge Hand Opening Lead Sparks North South Debate

A fragmented bridge deal shows North and South opening with a strong pass sequence. The notes reference a lead choice of King from dummy and discussion about West East responses, highlighting standard defensive signaling.

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Birth of Theodore Robert Essex

Mr and Mrs Richard J Essex announce the birth of a son Theodore Robert on September 14 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. The couple also share a two year old son Richard. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Theodore Crawford and Mrs Robert Essex. Great grandmother is Mrs W B Jacoby.

Richard J. Essex Riverside Drive Theodore Robert Sheltering Arms Hospital Essex Richard Theodore Crawford Athens Robert Essex Cleve W. B. Jacoby

Manners and gratitude in college life and dessert notes

The piece urges a college student to thank hometown contacts who assist him, stressing politeness and reciprocity. It then shifts to a dessert tip: whip sweetened cream with nutmeg, serving as a light dessert, noting commercial sour cream as an alternative and defining light cream as 18 to 30 percent butterfat.

Han

Bridge bidding puzzle with no vulnerability

With no side vulnerable the auction shows North East South West as I Heart 2 Clubs. South holds K75 Q A Q3 4a and the question asks what to do. The bidding remains the same and the question will be answered tomorrow.

Tomor

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