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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1954

Page

9

Central PTA observes anniversary night with bond talk

About 150 parents teachers and students attended Central PTA family night at the old high school gym. Supt Willard Barker spoke on a new school bond issue for the November ballot noting reduced cafeteria plans and confined space if the district does not expand. Principal Harry Lackey introduced teachers and spoke of his new duties as principal. Mrs Ernest Conant presided and the group announced a Mardi Gras event for Sept 30 at 6 to 10 PM at the old high school gymnasium.

Central Pta Harry Lackey Lackey Supt Willard Barker East Side West Side Central

Who's Coming And Going

Dr. and Mrs. Paul Kendall and daughter Carol returned from a two weeks train trip to Eugene Oregon guest of Mrs. Kendall's mother Mrs. Laura Seeger and brother and wife Mr. and Mrs. Arden Seeger. The Kendalls also visited with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wiegand in Coos Bay Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. Billy R. Neal and son Bruce of Toledo spent the week with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Ben Withers New Marshfield and Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Neal Athens. They were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Withers and daughter Linda and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Andrews grandparents of Mrs. Neal who accompanied them as far as Lancaster and spent time with Mr. and Mrs. Roger Herwick and family. Mrs. Herwick is an aunt of Mrs. Neal.

Paul Kendall Carol Eugene Oregon Ben Withers New Marshfield Waldo Neal Athens Withers Linda Oscar Andrews Neal Lancaster Roger Herwick Herwick

Indian Newspaper Echoes U.S. Daily Style in Delhi

A Delhi Statesman edition features Danny Kaye on the June front page. The accompanying story mirrors American framing, detailing the entertainer helping a mother bathe her baby and villagers welcoming him with songs as he delightfully interacts with Indian children.

the Statesman Delhi Danny Kaye Danny

Birth announcement for Rebecca Ann McDonald at Sheltering Arms

Parents Mr and Mrs Jack McDonald of Strouds Run announce the birth of daughter Rebecca Ann on September 17 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents Mr and Mrs George Cain of Strouds Run and Mr and Mrs Hubert McDonald of The Plains. great grandparents Mrs Jesse Bennett Strouds Run, Mrs Clara McDonald Albany and Mr and Mrs George Davis Columbus.

Jack McDonald Strouds Run Rebecca Ann Sheltering Arms Hospital George Cain Hubert McDonald the Plains Jesse Bennett Clara McDonald Albany George Davis Columbus

Rebekah Lodge Holds Annual Inspection Event

One hundred members and guests attended the Nannie Uliom Rebekah Lodge annual inspection at IOOF Hall. Dorothy Atkinson of District 53 inspected with Jean Chase presiding, naming numerous officers and three initiates Myra McVay Faye Waddell Hazel Nesselroad. Special guests from Marietta and other towns joined, with Mae Smith in charge of guest registration and refreshments provided by the social committee.

Nannie Uliom Rebekah Lodge Ioof Halil Dorothy Atkinson District 53 Jean Chase Noble Grand Bess Jones Edna la Follette Myrtle Ford Glee Bennett Nellie Horn Gertrude Irwin Bessie Fairchild Beatrice Rosser Betty Boling Carrie Harvey Vida Carpenter Mabel Cage Minnie Droz Alma Davis S Rters Flo Black Pearl Droz Myra McVay Faye Waddell Hazel Nesselroad Lillian Cokenougher Anna Stauffer Muriel Spaulding Ruth Crumrine Eve van Driye Idena Chesser Lucinda van Meter Effie Lands Kate Johnson Herman Jones Harry Bennett L. E. Carpenter Pearl Chase Margaret McHarg Laura Kittle Nella Jordan Marietta J. B. Hutchinson Richard Welch Grand Lodge of Ohio Beverly Watertown Coolville Nelsonville Glouster Stewart New Marshfield Mae Smith

Chi Omega Dinner For Husbands At Chapter House

Chi Omega Alumni Club hosted a buffet dinner Sunday evening for husbands at the chapter house. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Biggers Mrs. Earl Christiansen Mr. and Mrs Patrick Collins and numerous other couples with co hosts Mrs. Christiansen and Mrs. Reamer assisting.

Chi Omega W. C. Biggers Earl Christiansen Patrick Collins H. L. Dunlap George E. Hill George R. Klare Gerald M. Kyle Robert E. Main Earl F. Mathews James R. Patrick Paul W. Phillips Fred Pickard Charles W. Reamer Robert D. Rudd Dwight H. Rutherford Robert C. Wickham Robert Wren Byron A. Wolfe O. A. Terrill Christiansen Reamer

Crocheted Cardigan and Headband Pattern Offer

A pattern packet No. 5504 provides crochet directions for a bulky cardigan in sizes 12 through 18 and a matching headband with stitch illustrations. Includes material needs and color border details. order by sending 25 cents in coins with name and address to Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger in New York.

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

Bride Sheila Eddy Weds Calvin Stafford in Champion Church

Sheila Lee Eddy daughter of Mr and Mrs Virgil Eddy of Warren formerly Glouster married A 2e Calvin E Stafford son of Mr and Mrs Earl Stafford of Denver Colorado August 21 at Champion Methodist Church. The ceremony featured a double ring rite with three quarters past seven oclock, Rev Robert Bricker officiating. Attendants included Sally Eddy maid of honor and bridesmaids Margaret Reighert and Donna Deverick all from Warren. The couple planned a Denver Colorado wedding trip.

Sheila Lee Eddy Virgil Thomas Eddy Warren Glouster Calvin E. Stafford Earl Stafford Denver Colo Champion Methodist Church Robert Bricker Cunningham Sally Eddy Margaret Reighert Donna Deverick Miss Eddy Miss Reighert Miss Deverick John A. Hamre Robert Corgiene James nKowles Vienna Air Force Base

Mature Parent Louise B 22 Involves Agonized Affair

A mother writes of her 22 year old daughter Louise B who has engaged in a yearlong troubled affair with a married man and father of two. She describes fear and loss of control, seeking guidance through Meister Eckhart quotes to endure the situation and guide her child toward inner patience and spiritual growth.

Louise B Louise Mrs. Big Mrs. B Meister Eckhart

Employees Attend Annual Banquet

The Western and Southern Life Insurance Co. held its annual employee banquet at the Lawnsdale Hotel in Parkersburg W V to honor staff advancing in service classes. E D Eddy of Athens received a gold watch for 25 years with the company. Attending from Athens were Mrs Eddy and several others including Mr and Mrs R Wicks Glenn Chadwell Mr and Mrs R F Rose Mr and Mrs T W Gaston Mrs Corrine Wilson and P T Lalich associate manager and wife.

Legion The Western and Southern Life Insurance Co Lawnsdale Parkersburg W. Va E. D. Eddy Athens Eddy R. Wicks Glenn Chadwell R. F. Rose

Albany VFW Auxiliary Meeting Sees New Conductor

Fourteen members attended the Albany VFW Auxiliary meeting Tuesday evening with Loree Barnes presiding. A donation was made to the emergency polio drive and Maree White was elected conductor to replace Betty Wiener roast and social night September 6000.

Albany Vfw Loree Barnes Marae White Betty Wiener

Presbyterian Church Scene of Kimball-Muehlhauser Wedding

The First Presbyterian Church of Adhene hosted the September 11 wedding of Mixe Constance June Kimball and George Martin Muehlhauser II. Read by Rev. Roger Mille Rice Jr., the ceremony featured a seven-branched altar, gowns of nylon tulle, and brass chandeliers. Guests included out-of-town family and friends from Columbus, Huron, Urbana, and Michigan City, with a reception at the Delta Tau Delta house.

First Presbyterian Church Adhene Mixe Constance June Kimball Floyd Kimball Mr. Kimball George Martin Muehlhauser, II George Martin Mwhlhauser, Jr Old Homestead Huron Roger Mille Rice, Jr Richard E. Kimball Kenneth Perry Urbana Kay Perry James Fitch Charles Gibboney Louis Fedor Annabelle Michigan Ohio State University School of Law Phi Sigma Kappa Phi Delta Phi Northwest Blvd Columbus George Muechshauser William Hi Garton Worth Curtin Robert Kiepper John Fortune Donald Bly Douglas Bly Conneaut Painesville Barbara Crabtree Bobbie Dilley Annabelle Lee George Ryschientick Michael Elizabeth Kelly P S&s Krieger Marian Becker Louis Hamilton Lillian«GoLemmon

Albany Grange Elects Officers for Year

Albany Grange elected officers Saturday night with Roger Van Dyke presiding as master. Waldo Poston named as treasurer Frank Bobo as overseer and Edith Bobo as chaplain. Installation planned at next meeting and booster night plus 50th anniversary celebration scheduled.

Albany Grange Waldo Poston Frank Bobo Ida Elliott Roger van Dyke Frank Wood Edith Bobo Doris Mace Catherine Rickey Donald Mace Marguerite Scott Genevieve Grinstead Pomona Julia Graham Flora Elsie Wood Lee Elliott Jean VanDyke Roger VanDyke Elliott L. F. Miller Harold Ator E. M. Baughman Marjorie Strite

DAR Plans Meeting at Southeast District Gathering

Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the DAR held its first fall meeting at the home of F. B. Fuller in Strathmore Bird. Mrs. D Snow led devotions from the 100th Psalm and the pledge to the flag was given by Mrs. L Atkinson. The group, about thirty members, planned the Southeast District meeting to be held at the Methodist Church Tuesday with Mrs. C. E. Heft and Mrs. T. RK. Biddie presiding at tea during social hour. Assistant hostesses included Mr. Fred Carpenter and several members.

Nabby Lee Ames DAR F. B. Fuller Strathmore Bird D Snow T. RK. Biddie

Lessons in Bridge Bidding and a No Trump vs Spades Choice

The article explains partner bidding tells and analyzes a bridge hand where North shows 17 points with distribution. It compares game chances in spades and no trump, citing Moran’s four spades success and detailing play sequence and outcomes.

North South

County FHA Plans Annual Fall Rally at Ames-Bern

The Athens County FHA board met at Rome-Canaan High School to organize the fall rally logistics. Chapters Ath ens Ames-Bern Chauncey Cool vile Albany Rome-Canaan are represented with plans for 7 pm start and bracelet ceremony duties shared among The Plains and Ames-Bern.

Athens County Fha Rome-Canaan Marilyn Lee the Plains Athens Ames-Bern Chauncey Coolvile Albany Judy Whaley Shirley Potter Ann Kittle Patsy Bryan The Plains

Athens Chapter 175 of Eastern Star marks golden anniversary

The Athens Order of Eastern Star celebrated its 50th anniversary with a friends night featuring about 17 members and guests. Present were four grand officers and numerous past matrons and patrons, along with visitors from multiple towns and out of state. A 30 year history was presented, songs were performed, and a reception followed with gold themed decor marking the milestone.

Athens Order of the Eastern Star Questa Grand Adah Lucille Woodworth Electa Magdalene Workman Crestiine Edithe W. Vaughn Amesville Albany Bremen Crestline Belpre Glouster Guysville New Concord Macksburg Marietta Pomeroy New Marshfield Maita Nelsonville Memphis Tenn Point Pleasant Charleston W. Va Memory Lane Mra Karl Rose Carl Roberts HT Wise Drew Robert Studer Ural Westfall Carol Beaty

YouR BEST food buy Milk ad copy

An old advertisement promotes milk as a healthful daily staple. It touts vitamins and minerals for growth and energy and offers home delivery via a milkman or office contact. The copy emphasizes convenience and freshness for the family.

Community Calendar Highlights From The Plains And Area Groups

A series of local gatherings includes the Plains PTA meeting at 7 30 p m with H Umphrey presenting Yellowstone Park aides, Sayre Club with Mrs Atkins at 2 p m, and a Study Circle led by Mrs Clarence Wyckoff at 7 30 p m. Lodi Grange hosts a birthday supper at 7 30 p m with take and covered dish. Albany VFW and American Legion Auxiliary plan activities including a wiener roast at 7 p m and dues collection and meetings. West Side PTA holds a potluck at 6 p m with Willard Harker speaking and directions for food service.

Albany Vfw VFW Tom Spurlock West Side Pta Willard Harker

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PTA Willard P. Barker Sean Ernest Conant Clark B. Hunter Hunter Henry Logan Mildred Heels Hagerstown Blaine George Dorothy Ramsey Linsworth Mary K. Romine Laurence W. Hunter US Air Force U. S India William Herb the Messenger Margaret Robe T. S. Robe Woodward Ave Ohio University Rebekah Lodge Chi Omegas Martha Wilson Pauline Williams Ola Eddy Neva Cunningham Pontiac Mich Eleanor Lewis Champion High School Aetna Freight Lines, Inc Joseph Williams Karen Joe Lenora Eddy Mary Johnston Ralph Pritts Toledo Sondra Harriet Earl Melvin Fritz James McNielly Phiadelphia Walter Jenkins Newton Falls William Johnson Cathy Muriel Lawrence Presbyterian Church Fred Carpenter Harry Lack John Cram John Hartley, Jr M. E. Hoon Omas Gibson By Oswald Jacoby John Moran Houston West Moran East Dummy Declarer Algiers Vas North East Passe Pass FHA Order of Eastern Star H. Wumphrey Yellowstone Park Sayre Mra. J Atkins W. Union St Ooo & Hobson Study Circle Clarence Wyckoff Maplewood Drive American Legion Auxiliary Kasler's Dairy Products Athens, Ohio Chesterhill, Ohio A Lal Quick's
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