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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1953

Page

6

Freshmen Enter Oberlin College in Early Admission

Shelf Cutler and Arthur Hunkins departed for Oberlin College where they will live in the Men's Building as freshmen. Both completed their junior year and arrive on campus with early admission. Cutler majors in music composition and Hunkins holds a Ford Foundation scholarship. Dean and Mrs. Hawkins and family vacationed at Pilgrim, Michigan, with Mrs. Hawkins presenting a second performance of the one act opera Mice in Council.

Shelf Cutler Ben Cutler Roosevelt Drive Arthur Hunkins Ard Mauree Hunkins Oberlin Oberlin College Sheff Arthur Ford Foundation Dean Hawkins Nancy Jean Pilgrim, Mich

Shower Honors Bride-Elect Miss Phyllis Bolen

A kitchen shower September 5 at 24 S May Ave honored bride elect Miss Phyllis Bolen. Hostesses Mrs Melvin Brown and Mrs Robert Merger assisted by Mrs Cecil Cooley. Prizes went to Mrs Stella Jandes Mrs Robert Kennedy and Miss Jean Hamilton. Green and white decor with invited guests listed.

Phyllis Bolen Cecil Cooley S. May Ave Melvin Brown Robert Mergler Cooley Stella Jandes Robert Kennedy Jean Hamilton

Bide-A-Wee Club Elects Officers

The Bide-a-Wee Club met at Mrs. Harley Parker’s home and elected new officers led by Velma Persons as president Lenna McClanahan as vice president John Hull as secretary Harry Faulkner as treasurer Minnie Droz as reporter and Harley Parker as corresponding secretary. Refreshments followed hosted by Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Persons. The next meeting is October 1 with Mrs. Persons.

Harley Parker Velma Persons Lenna McClanahan John Hull Harry Faulkner Minnie Droz Persons

Legion Auxiliary Meets Discusses Membership Drive

The American Legion Auxiliary gathered at the Legion Home with Mrs. B L Williams presiding. District President Mrs William Baxter from Pomeroy spoke on the membership drive and department official Mrs C J Allstock shared highlights from the national convention in St Louis. A tea was hosted by Mrs John Buck and members plan to continue making 1300 Halloween hats for Chillicothe Veterans Hospital.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home B. L. Williams William Baxter Eighth District Pomeroy C. J. Allstock St. Louis John Buck Veterans’ Hospital Chillicothe

Social Calendar Highlights Local Groups and Events

Albany Grange installs officers at 8 p.m. bring sandwiches. DAR meeting at Ziba's House 2 30 p.m. Brown Shaffer family reunion at Rising Park stone shelter Lancaster basket dinner. Farm Bureau Women Chorus 7 30 p.m. Angel Ridge with Mrs C F Heft. Past Matron s Auxiliary New Marshfield CES postponed to Sept 28. Athens Gaston Club 2 p.m. Northwood Drive with Mrs George Starcher. Women s Relief Corps 2 p.m. Shrine school 7 30 p.m. Officers take cookies.

Dar Ziba Brown-Shaffer Families Stone Shelterhouse Rising Park Lancaster Farm Bureau Women’s Women's Relief Corps J. R. Harvey White Shrine School of Instruction Shrine Room

Daughter born to Major Sherman family in New York

A daughter named Sandra Ann was born to Major and Mrs. Arthur W. Sherman Jr. at their East Meadow New York home on August 24. The couple also has two older children, Judith Dale age 10 and Beverly Rae age 2.5.

Major Arthur W. Sherman, Jr Front St East Meadow L. L New York Sandra Ann Major Sherman OU Department of Psychology Wag North Congress St Judith Dale Beverly Rae

Birthday Party for Miss Mary Lou Snodgrass in Guysville

A surprise party was given September 15 for Miss Mary Lou Snodgrass’s 15th birthday at Guysville Route 2. Guests included Grace Swart Shirley Beyler Janet Beyler Rita Starkey and many others with Mrs Edward Williams and Mrs Olive Beyler in attendance. Refreshments were served and a recipe for a creamy orange topping was included.

Mary Lou Snodgrass Guysville Grace Swart Shirley Janet Beyler Rita Patty Lou Starkey Evelyn Motter Iris Cogar Irma Jean Bailey Charlotte Scott Marvin Glen Randolph Lloyd Marle Hawk Bobby Jean Midkiff Charles John Taylor Dorsey Lawson Howard Willett Ronnie Larry Williams Donald Gene Windland Donald Chris Elliott Edward Williams

Centenarian sculptress Adelaide Johnson faces eviction threats

At 107, Adelaide Johnson, famed suffrage sculptress who knew Lincoln and Anthony, battles repeated evictions to keep her Capitol monument and museum. Her health, art, and a legacy of works in Rome and London hinge on steady rent, potential government support, and public memory.

Washington NEA Adelaide Johnson Susan B. Anthony Abraham Lincoln Sky Europe Monteverde Queen Victoria Johnson George Bernard Shaw Adelaide Sol Bloom Rome Congress Sen. Styles Bridges New Hampshire Rep Victor Wickersham Oklahoma Capitol

Shower Given for Mrs John D W White

A shower Wednesday evening at 35 Lorene Ave Gifets were placed in a decorated bassinet Refreshments were served by hostess Mrs Eugene Erwin Invited guests included Mrs Victor Whitehouse Mrs Lois Houx Susan Mrs Charles Orr Mrs John Smith Mrs Don Flowers and the Misses Corrine Clutter Shirley Henderson Dorothy Kelly Mary Sue LaFollette Betty Lambert Susanne Laughlin Patricia Robinson Edith Rowland Barbara Shirley Jan Tullis and Bobby Wagner

John D. W. Whitehouse Eugene Erwin Lorene Ave Victor Whitehouse Lois Houx Susan Charles Orr John Smith Don Flowers Corrine Clutter Shirley Henderson Dorothy Kelly Mary Sue LaFollette Betty Lambert Susanne Laughlin Patricia Robinson Edith Rowland Barbara Shirley Jan Tullis Bobby Wagner

Canaanville WSCS Holds Fall Meeting at Church

The Canaanville WSCS met Tuesday evening at the church with hostesses Carrie Hill Frances South and Leota South. Maxine Kempton presided and led the prayer, with Margaret Smith giving the devotional. Guests included Rev. and Mrs. Harold Mowery. other members present were Cecia Clark Maude Marks Forrest Coffman Nellie McAfee Hildreth Burch Florence Gaston Marvella Crawford Jessie Jacoby Josephine Risch Jessie Essex and Bettie Storer. The next meeting October 20 will be at the Seel Cabin near Albany with all members asked to attend in masks.

Canaanville WSCS Carrie Hill Frances South Leota South Maxine Kempton Margaret Smith Harold Mowery Cecia Clark Maude Marks Forrest Coffman Nellie McAfee Hildreth Burch Florence Gaston Marvella Crawford Jessie Jacoby Josephine

Sewing pattern notices and fashion guide extracts

Advertises pattern No 5267 for blouse sizes 14 16 18 with embroidery options and mail order details. Also promotes Pattern No 8014 yoked dress with size 36 and fabric requirements. Mentions Basic Fashion for 53 Fall Winter and Anne Cabot Needlework Album with embroidery and puppet mitten directions.

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

Merchants to Study Next Spring Trims on Trousers

New York report shows long pants likely to stay for office wear while shorts gain for leisure. Fashion committee notes rising prices across next summer lines due to higher labor costs and larger markups.

New York Bermuda National Association of Retail Clothiers and Furnishers Style Committee China National National Knitted Outerwear Association

Shower Honors Mrs. Hawk at Pickett Home

A shower for Mrs. Robert Hawk was hosted Tuesday by Mrs. Charles Gall and Mrs. Lyle Pickett at 35 Mound Street. Games were won by Miss Nancy Hawk Miss Delores Baughman and Mrs. Betty Oliver.

Robert Hawk Charles Gall Lyle Pickett Mrs. Pickett Mound St Nancy Hawk Delores Baughman Betty Oliver Walter Hawk L. L. Mercer June Koon Joanne Marchi Maxine Pennell Jeanne Henderson Shirley Frey Helen Charney Elaine Alichney Betty Wagner Barbara Humphrey Leta Ratcliff Shirley Henderson Joyce Bachtis

How To Select Smart Coat For Fall Wardrobe

Fall coat hunting tips cover choosing fabric and color for city or country wear. Try on with a suit to judge fit, pick neutral basics, consider wardrobe colors, avoid costly fur trim for daily use, and ensure a youthful, not matronly look for different ages.

Lessons in Bridge Playing by Oswald Jacoby

The column discusses a bridge hand where the textbook advised an ace first in diamonds but the correct play was to lead a low diamond to dummy's king to keep East out. It describes the bidding sequence, the danger of East gaining the lead, and the finesse in diamonds to secure the contract. TheToday’s question asks how South should respond with a specific hand.

Oswald Jacoby West South Declarer East

What Makes a Woman a Good Mother

A section on motherhood outlines key traits for good mothers including calmness, self control, nonthreatening discipline, avoiding constant bickering, and confidence. It emphasizes nurturing a child's independence and earning trust through steady, patient guidance. The piece also notes a neighborhood where children naturally play and reflects on a Cleveland convention opening with devotion services for Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters.

Johnny Mama Cleveland Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters Knights George H. Thompson Columbus

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