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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1952

Page

6

Nannie Ullom Rebekah Lodge Holds Annual Inspection

Miss Jeannette Straley of Urbana and Ohio Rebekah Assembly led the inspection of the Nannie Ullom Rebekah Lodge in Athens at the Odd Fellows Hall. Officers and guests from Coolville Stewart Belpre New Marshfield and Glouster attended along with local leaders and other members. The event featured a degree ceremony, gifts for Miss Straley and a fiftieth anniversary scrap book, with a reception and tea in pink and green.

Jeannette Straley Urbana Ohio Rebekah Assembly Nannie Ullom Clark J. Ailstock George Ford Noble Grand Edna LaFollette Walter Crumrine Pearl Chase Harry Cokenougher Charles Farrow Erle Bridgewater Roger Boling Herman Jones Fred Stauffer Joe Carsey Effie Lands Alma Davis Carpenter Pearl C. Chase Pearl Droz Harold Kimes Eileen Vail Mable Cage Anson Black I. E. Fairchild David Jones Lewis Gatchell Lew Carpenter Harold Muriel Spaulding

Funeral attendance listed for J. Harry Dorsey rites

Relatives and friends from out of town gather for the funeral of the late J. Harry Dorsey. Attendees include Mrs. M. J. Ashburn of Reedsville West Virginia and many others from Morgantown Fairmont Sandusky Columbus Parkersburg and Charleston.

J. Harry Dorsey M. J. Ashburn Reedsville W. Va G. L. Thomas Fred Zopfi L. H. Harner Ledrew Harner Philip Harner Cecil Casteel Orth Bunner M. Gilkey Morgantown R. M. Gallatin Sparance Charles Zinn Fairmont John Bechtel Sandusky Elliott Robinson Harold McNaughten I. E. Harner Columbus G. L. Davis Massillon J. W. Page C. Richey Delaware W. L. Fuller Parkersburg Lucille Good Charleston West Virginia

Miracle vitamins with iron Soluseals advertise in Athens Ohio

An advertisement touts Soluseals miracle vitamins with iron for nerves stomach skin and blood and promotes 100 tablets for 2.50 sold at Quick's Drug Store Athens Ohio with mail order service and 25 cent wrap and tax fee.

Quick's Drug Store Athens Ohio

Students embark for college and wedding notices update

Joe B. Maffett left for Transylvania College Lexington to enroll as a freshman after graduating Athens High. Davis Lavelle wedding attendees included several Athens area residents and family members. Ball family reunion in Columbus honored Eldon Ball and noted Mr Ball’s health. Additional workers are sought for the Athens Community Concert Association membership drive with a kickoff dinner planned.

Joe B. Maffett Athens Transylvania College Lexington Athens High School Leo. Baumgardner Cleveland Frank L. Harvey Baumgardners Betty Ohio University Emerson Clair Ball Ray Moore Route 1 Eldon Ball Millfield Harold Ball Columbus Athens Community Concert Association Harold Baedecker Athens West Side H. A. McCaskill E. A. Cottingham

Mrs Mart Seiple Hosts Athens Nazarene Group

Mrs Mart Seiple entertained the NYPS of the Athens Church of the Nazarene at Pleasanton Hill Road. Attendees included Mrs Leland Duncan president, Leland Duncan and son Larry, Rev and Mrs Drell H Goff and children, Drell Jr and Merry Joy, Shirley Street, Charles, Robert and Rose Dailey, Mary Cox, Mary Ann Ahart, Dick and Mary King, Patty Anderson, Olive Mahaffey, Richard Jones, with Barbara and Helen Morgan assisting.

Mart Seiple NYPS Athens

Higley Study Circle Meeting Takes Up Presidential Personalities

Mrs. D. M. Lontz hosted the Higley Study Circle at her home where Mrs. A. T. Volwiler spoke on the personalities of past presidents. Mrs. Co. E. Atkinson, a descendant of Rutherford B. Hayes, led the discussion. Next hostess is Mrs. Robert Ohlinger for Oct 1. Three teaspoons equal one tablespoon.

D. M. Lontz Higley George Smith A. T. Volwiler Co. E. Atkinson Rutherford B. Hayes Robert Ohlinger

Albany School Names Elected Officers and Club Leaders

Albany High School announced student officers by grade and club heads. Top posts include Roy Bias as president and Bill Tewksbury as vice president, with Erlestella Elliott and Phyllis Hudnell among key officers across ninth to twelfth grades and activity groups.

Albany High School Roy Bias Bill Tewksbury Jean Castle Bob Hacker Joyce McDaniel Phyllis Hudnell Jerry Henthorne Estella Elliott Ernest Kyle

Delta Kappa Gamma Hears Speaker at First Fall Meeting

Thirty six members gathered at Mrs. Adda Maccombs home for Delta Kappa Gamma’s first fall meeting. Dr. George Hill delivered a humorous talk on teachers and education. Miss Sabra Armstrong of Glouster presided as president and outlined plans for a luncheon at the Southeast District Teachers meeting in Athens. A covered dish dinner preceded the gathering.

Delta Kappa Gamma Adda Maccombs George Hill Sabra Armstrong Glouster Athens

First Christian Church Plans Fall Programs

Teachers and officers of the Intermediate department met at the McGlone home to map fall and winter plans. New officers are Richard White president Ernest Conant vice president Marilyn Sands secretary treasurer and Lee Ann Rose publicly. Dr. E B Smith will speak on Promoting Peace at the Class meeting Sunday at 9 45 a.m.

The First Christian Church Cecil McGlone Lancaster St Monroe Vermillion Thomas Williams George Terrell Richard White Ernest Conant Marilyn Sands Treas Lee Ann Rose E. B. Smith

Easy to Sew Harmony Dress and Jacket Set Pattern

Pattern No 8879 offers a yoked dress and collarless jacket in sizes 34 to 48 with yardage details for 39 inch fabric. Included are sewing tips in Basic FASHION for 1952 Fall Winter, price 25 cents, order form with pattern number and mailing address.

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

Albany Garden Club Meeting Name Changes and Plans

Mrs. Cora Vines hosted the Albany Community Garden Club at her Pomeroy Street home. Mrs. L. F. Miller spoke on an all year garden and was elected secretary to replace Mrs. Joe Thomas who moved to Pennsylvania. New members include Mrs. Ira Spencer and Mrs. Jesse Wooten. The October meeting will be with Mrs. Frank Radcliffe. 23 members and guests attended.

Cora Vines Albany Community Garden Club Pomeroy St L. F. Miller Lowell Chase Miller Joe Thomas Pennsylvania Ira Spencer Jesse Wooten Elmer Thomas Clarence Parker Charles Bean Florence Brown Glen Tewksbury Nora Goodin Frank Radcliffe

The Plains FHA Elects Officers For The Year

The Plains F H A Chapter elected officers for the new year: Shirley Beth Tinkham president Wanda Daniels vice president Grace Thompson secretary Sarah Slater treasurer Jeanne Bryan news reporter Lula Finnearty Lois Ann Hartman historians Barbara Mason parliamentarian club mothers Mrs Pauline Howard Mrs Ruby Tinkham Mrs Lenora Stauffer club father Joe Tinkham adviser Miss Beryl Cone. Committee chairmen include Barbara Mason award of merit Sharon Stauffer program Marilyn Lee social Hazel Lowsey finance Hilda Williams degree Thelma Secoy radio Betty McGee. They planned dances parties and a wiener roast and noted National FHA Week in November and the Award of Merit this year.

Shirley Beth Tinkham Wanda Daniels Grace Thompson Sarah Slater Jeanne Bryan Lula Finnearty Lois Ann Hartman Barbara Mason Pauline Howard Ruby Tinkham Lenora Stauffer Joe Tinkham Beryl Cone Sharon Stauffer Marilyn Lee Hazel Lowsey Hilda Williams Thelma Secoy Betty McGee Athens High School Athens County Patsy Glass

Compliment Club Turns Tommy's Bullying Into Friendship

A teacher uses Dr. George W. Crane's Compliment Club to transform 11 year old Tommy from a schoolbully into a socially accepted student. By applying daily mutual compliments they uncover feelings of neglect from divorced parents, boosting his ego and improving class relations within a month.

Tommy George W. Crane Tommy J

Kleinschmidt Family Holds 21st Reunion at Logan Park

The 21st Kleinschmidt reunion was held Sunday at Rachelmacher Park Logan with a noon basket dinner. Officers were reelected and next year’s meeting set for Sept 13 at the same location. Gifts were given to Kate Stracke Henry Michel Alma Hudson and youngest Pamela Michel and Pamela Rheinscheld. Earnest Kleinschmidt presided and John Michel served ice cream.

Kleinschmidt Rachelmacher Park Logan Alma Hudson Clarence Stracke Kate Stracke Henry Michel Pamela Michel Pamela Rheinscheld Earnest Kleinschmidt John Michel D. O. Chappel Margaret McHarg Guy Gardner Athens W. F. Copeland Lancaster Toledo Ruth Gump Columbus George Lemon Roy Kleinschmidt William Rheinscheld Sam Smith A. F. Michel Hugh Howdyshell Lewis Rheinscheld Dan Rheinscheld Elmer Michel Ray Mount Union Furnace

Wipe the slate clean with a generous gesture

Ruth Millett urges readers to imitate a doctor who canceled debts and declared a fresh start. The piece argues that releasing resentment and past hurts improves happiness and life for all, urging a personal reset for lasting peace.

Community rummage and reunion notices for weekend

Social Calendar lists a Lodi Grange rummage sale at city hall 8 a.m. with items left with Mrs. George Malloy in Shade. A Presbyterian Church sale at 6 30 a.m. Sunday. Snowville Stanley reunion at Holliday school ground with a basket dinner at noon. Athens chapter CES hosts a family picnic at Masonic Hall 3 30 p.m. bring covered dish and table service. Call 27421 31926 or 27751 for information or transportation.

Lodi Grange City Hall George Malloy Snowville - Stanley Athens Masonic Hall

What's Right When Hearing of a Teen Engagement

A brief note suggests a thoughtful wish for happiness. It advises focusing on well wishes rather than direct congratulations. The message honors the event while keeping warmth and sensitivity.

Hobson Study Circle Opens Season at Wyckoff Home

The Hobson Study Circle held its first meeting of the season at Mrs. Clarence Wyckoff's home. Mrs. Carl House presided and, with assistance from Mrs. C. E. Brider, served refreshments to 27 members after brief business.

Delle Finsterwald Washington Hobson Study Circle Clarence Wyckoff Carl House C. E. Brider

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Nannie Ullom Rebekah Lodge the Cline Pharmacy Co. C. Widdoes and Sons Dick and Tom Sally Davis Barbara Wagner William McDonald Mrs. Mart Seiple R. B. Warner Ashley Juanita Marion M. Crawley G. D. Crawley Live Oak Fla Miss Warner Ohio State Department of Education Crawley Albany School Mary Dye Wanetta Blessing Claudia Bolin Don Ice Shirley Elliott David Young Jack Bailey Joe Lowery Joyce Cooley Barbara Warner Peggy Tucker Harold Beatty Lowell Burritt Ted Tewksbury Helena Escoe Chuck Elliott Judy Radford Jean McMasters Larry Hoover Martha Chase Judy Barnes Sharon Gibbs Mary Jeffers Mary Tippie Norma Parsons FHA Phyllis Hudwell Janet Nelson Kay McMasters FFA David Harner Foster Hamilton Lewis Morris Tom Hutchinson Don Battrell Sentinel Charles Wingett Albany Garden Club the Plains Fha Plains F.H.A. Chapter Ruth Millett Penal Presbyterian Church Athena Theatre Merch Buckeye N. Court St Athens, Ohio Hobson LiQui Nyal Iron & Yeast Energy McKee Drug CO Blosser's Main Street Nelsonville
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