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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1953

Page

6

Coming and Going Mrs Farrell, others return from trips

Miss Bernadine Farrell returned Thursday from a two week vacation with friends in Fort Lauderdale Florida by plane. Joe Sallay WLWC production manager was a weekend guest of Michael Swyers in Rock Ridge Road. Major E L Nye and wife came back from Newfoundland where he was stationed at Pepperrell Air Force Base. Their son Phillip who attended the University of Colorado at Boulder will start his senior year at Ohio University this week. Miss Clara Davis left for Transylvania University in Lexington Kentucky as a sophomore with a scholarship. Joe Scott also left for Lexington to enter Transylvania. Joe Maffett spends summer with parents in Athens and will return to Transylvania College. Miss Vivian Stobart enters Holzer Hospital School of Nursing in Gallipolis after working at the Bank of Athens.

Bernadine Farrell Fort Lauderdale Fla Farrell Joe Sallay WLWC Michael D. Swyers Mr. Sallay Ohio Univer E. L. Nye Newfoundland Major Nye Pepperrell Air Force Base Nye New York City Phillip University of Colorado At Boulder Ohio University Transylvania Miss Davis Lexington Hamilton Hall Joe Scott Ohio State University J. D. Scott F. J. Scott Joe Maffett Joe B. Maffett Athens Transylvania College Vivian Stobart William Stobart Amesville Holzer Hospital School of Nursing Gallipolis Ames-Bern High School Bank of Athens

Calendar of local events Tuesday

Sewing clubs and social groups schedule meetings at various venues including Mrs. Beverage 100 University and the Athens Delphian Club 151 Grosvenor St at 7 30 p m Circle One to Circle Five meet at listed addresses with hostesses Munden Benz McKinniss and others Canaan Grange election of officers at Canaanville 8 p m West Side PTA potluck supper 6 p m at school Junior Women’s Club and Young Matrons Group host meetings Evening programs feature Willard Barker speaker and a 5 30 p m cottingham cottage supper at Signal Hill social night at IOOF Hall 7 30 p m Senior CCL meeting 7 30 p m on E Union St

C. Beverage University Athens Delphian Club L. P. Eblin Grosvenor St Canaan Grange Canaanville West Side Pta Troy Grange Junior Women's Club of Athens Clifford Heffelfinger Forest St First Christian Church Kenneth Bingman Sunnyside Dr Presbyterian Women’s Association Ralph Camp Stewart St Wilson Smith Peach Ridge Cottingham Cottage Signal Hill WBA IOOF

Women of Alexander Church Meet in September Session

Thirty five members and two guests attended the September meeting of the Women’s Association of the Alexander Presbyterian Church at the home of Mrs. Arthur Stuart in Albany. Guests were Mrs. Dayton Wolf and Mrs. Edward McVay. The program themed The Mission of the Church featured devotions and brief talks on missionary aims and interfaith outreach, plus a hat sale plan to benefit the treasury. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Grinstead, Miss Rickard, and Mrs. Chase.

Alexander Presbyrian Arthur Stuart Albany Dayton Wolf Edward McVay Anna Hyde T. W. Dixon George Vans 3. E. Barker Marguerite Moore Ella White Treasury Juanita Cottle Laramie Wyoming Stuart Anna P. McVay Presbyterian Missionary Friends Yucatan Robert Grinstead Mary Rickard Oscar Chase

Pinkham Tablets Offer Relief for Women’s Distress

An ad touts Pinkham’s Compound and Tablets as modern remedies for irritability, restlessness, and hot flushes. It claims relief in 63 percent and 80 percent of cases, urging women to try the products for relief from distress related to “change of life.”

Pinkham

Shower Honors Bride Elect Phyllis Bolen

Miss Phyllis Bolen was honored with a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Gertrude Brumely and Mrs. Lerna Tom at 70 University Terrace. Red and green decor framed refreshments. prizes went to Mrs. Tinker Hamilton and Mrs. Hazel Gaston. numerous guests attended including Mrs. Aura Bolen and Miss Dorothy Hamilton.

Phyllis Bolen Gertrude Brumely Lenna Tom Tom University Terrace Tinker Hamilton Hazel Gaston Aura Bolen Hal Quest Linda Harry Barstow Bert Barns Veste Beverage Lenora Sands Lucy Root Grace Tom Richard Gaston Wade Tom James Tom Janice Ogg Robert Mergler Dorothy Hamilton Jean Hamilton Elsie Driscoll June Whaley

Pennsylvania Beauties Sweep Miss and Mrs America Honors

NEA special correspondent notes two small town Pennsylvanians winning Miss and Mrs America, arguing Pennsylvanians have long supplied the nation with its loveliest women. The piece cites show business, government staffing, and mixed regional ancestry as factors behind the state’s beauty. Pennsylvania’s boast is supported by the author and experts alike.

Gene Girard NEA Philadelphia Pennsylvania America Keystone Dallas Southern California

When a four year old loses control at a neighbor

A mother narrator argues that a quarrel between two children reveals grownups must calm and guide young tantrums. She emphasizes that harsh discipline harms emotional development and urges opening communication rather than slamming doors or punishment. The piece reflects on self awareness in anger and the need for compassionate parenting.

Irish Fashion Expert Praises American Women

Dublin designer Sybil Connolly, touring the United States, lauds American housewives and mothers for managing large families and elegant households with minimal help. She contrasts US family life with European perceptions and admires the skill of American women in balancing home and social duties.

Sybil Connolly Dublin U. S St. Patrick's Day Ould Sod Ireland America Europe United States Hollywood

Needle work patterns offer easy sewing and warmth

Anne Cabot pattern No. 5405 provides complete crocheting instructions, materials, and illustrations to make a baby bunting. Pattern No. 8015, a sew rite perforated pattern in sizes 11 to 42, promises a dorm friendly frock with few pieces. Send coins and details to Athens Messenger for each pattern.

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

Skyline Gun Club Holds Handicap Skeet Shoot Dinner

About 55 members of the Skyline Gun Club with wives and guests attended the annual handicap championship skeet shoot and dinner. Frank X. Rauch, Sr. won first prize with Earl Mathews second. Guests included Dr and Mrs R R Gilson of Athens and Mr and Mrs Ben Dial of Wellston.

Skyline Gun Club Gun Club Frank X. Rauch, Sr Earl Mathews R. R. Gilson Athens Ben Dial Wellston

DAR Conference in Cambridge Opens with Workshops

Mrs. Marshall H. Bixler, Ohio DAR state regent, will call the Southeast District meeting to order at the First Methodist Church in Cambridge. The event features workshop discussions on projects, program, and DAR activities, with district officers and committee heads presenting plans and objectives. Registration runs 9 to 10 a.m. with sessions from 10 onward.

Marshall H. Bixler Fremont Ohio Society, Daughters of the American Revolution Cambridge First Methodist Church George F. Emrick Portsmouth Arthur T. Hopwood Anna Asbury Stone

Lessons in Bridge Playing by Jacoby

A bridge tutorial explains doubling a three no trump and the lead strategy. It reviews how a doubler guides the lead and presents a hand where spades become the key suit, showing how declarer and defenders accrue points through successive finesses.

Bridge Jacoby East

Plant Flower Bulbs in Fall

Fall gardening advice urges planting bulbs in the cool season. Recommend bulbs like hyacinths narcissus daffodils crocus snow drops and glory of snow with tips on buying soil prep fertilizer and proper spacing for spring blooms. The piece stresses soft borders and massed drifts over rigid beds and notes daffodils depend on autumn root growth.

Albert

Manner Rules for Eating and A Church Shower

The article outlines when finger foods are acceptable such as bacon and fried chicken at picnics and family meals, but bans french fried potatoes. A miscellaneous shower will be held at Clarks Chapel Church Friday at 8 p m to honor Mr and Mrs Claude Kantner Jr with entertainment and refreshments for friends and relatives.

Clarks Chapel Claude Kantner, Jr

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