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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1955

Page

11

Ruth L Weddle Weds Thomas W Oldfield in Athens

Miss Ruth L Weddle daughter of the late Edward and Ruth Weddle of Frederick Maryland married Thomas W Oldfield son of Mrs W H Oldfield Sr Columbus and the late Mr Oldfield in a two o’clock ceremony read by Rev Herbert Harris at his Athens home. A reception followed at 312 E State St. Attendants were James Hooper and others from Athens Columbus Newark Youngstown and Athens. The bride works at the Athena Theatre and the groom serves on the Athens Fire Department.

Ruth L. Weddle Edward W. Weddle Frederick Thomas W. Oldfield W. H. Oldfield Columbus Mr. Oldfield Herbert Harris Athens James Hooper

Wiener Roast Honors Albany FFA and FHA Members

The Withrow Farm hosted a wiener roast for eight Albany Future Homemakers of America and Future Farmers of America members. Linda Pettit led ceremonies with Janet Jeffers guiding group singing. A family relations skit featured Sandra Munn as narrator with several participants. a quartet performed while Clyde McDowell and Linda Pettit directed contests and games. Chaperones included Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Withrow, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Scott, and Mrs. Scott Willock.

Withrow Albany Future Homemakers Future Farmers of America Linda Pettit Janet Jeffers Sandra Munn Linda Frost Linda Elliot Dorothy Tippie Janice Cain Martha Dalton Joan Grim Phyllis Burke Janet Grim Ellen Williams Lida Pettit Clyde McDowell Bernard Withrow Dale Scott Scott Willock

Who's Coming And Going

Mr and Mrs Fred Wheaton Sr returned yesterday afternoon from a three month tour of national parks including Grand Canyon Bryce Zion Yellowstone and Gray's Harbor Washington. They were joined by grandson Gary Wheaton and later hosted by daughter in Elgin Illinois and cousin in Evanston Illinois. Also visiting were Harry and Nellie Smith and family with Blaine Smith on leave from the destroyer Wilson Norfolk Virginia.

Fred Wheaton, Sr Boost Gary Wheaton Emma Wheaton Athens Grand Canyon Bryce, Zion Yellowstone National Parks Gray’s Harbor Wash Columbia River O. L. Rowland Tacoma Wheatons Homer E. van Behren Elgin Ill Mr. Wheaton Flora Osborne Evanston Harry Smith Albany Robert W. Smith Bobby Helen Nellie Smith Dayton Blaine L. Smith Jake Allen Wilson Norfolk Orion Colmer Neal Pomeroy Linda Sue Marte

Republican Women Meet at Athens Court House

The Athens County Women's Republican Club held a Monday meeting at the courthouse. Delegates to the Ohio Federation conference in Columbus on Sept 29-30 were elected with Sen. George H. Bender among principal speakers. Mrs. Bessie Strong became a vice president and a Taft Memorial Foundation contribution was made. The Child Guidance Circle hosts a Saturday children’s party at the Athens airgrounds from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Athens County Women's Republican Club Court House W. H. Wakefield Ohio Federation of Women’s Republicans Clubs Deshler-Hilton Hotel Columbus George H. Bender Bessie Strong Robert A. Taft

Pineapple crochet pattern and 1955 Needlework Album offer

Crochet pattern No. 2402 features a pineapple design in blending worsted colors for afghans and granny style scraps. Send 25 cents plus name and address to Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger for pattern and the 1955 Needlework Album with 56 pages of designs and 3 patterns, 25 cents each.

Gran‘ny Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N. Y

Garden Club Installs Officers In Albany Chapter

The Albany Community Garden Club installed officers led by Mrs. J. E. Rade kin of Star Garden Club. New officers are Mrs. George Bean president and Mrs. Guy Wingett vice president with Mrs. C. E. Stout secretary and Mrs. Lowell Chase program chairman.

Albany Community Garden Club C. E. Stout Bessie Pugh Mary McCann Margunerite Scott J. E. Radekin Star Garden Club George Bean Guy Wingett Lowell Chase Raden L. F. Miller Nelsonville Stout Jessie Tewksbury

Community Meeting Schedule Highlights

Local clubs and organizations list Thursday events at Maplewood Drive Cable Street Grosvenor Street and more. Activities include Evans and Home Demonstration clubs, Eagles Auxiliary, Rainbow Girls, PTA at Willard Barker introductions, plus potluck and social gatherings with slides and an ice cream social to close.

The Torch Wscs

Self-service laundry hosts coffee and poetry in New York

A New York Third Avenue laundromat blends suds and culture as owner Dudley Klein, a ballet-minded English teacher, hosts clients including 15 French poodles. He guides customers on washing with humor while juggling a boarding house, coffee, and conversations with a visiting appliance representative.

NEW York NEA Third Avenue Dudley Klein Klein

Lessons in Bridge Playing

The passage discusses shutout bidding in bridge, noting its primary aim to keep opponents out and a secondary aim to push them into a bad contract. It advises that if opponents enter the auction, players should hope they choose poorly.

Lessons From a Hand: Sheep Goats and Lambs in Bridge

Oswald Jacoby analyzes a bridge hand from a recent tournament where three sides the lambs goats and sheep diverge in bidding. South holds a52 Q74 OKES2 &I543 and is asked what to do after two rebids and a possible slam.

South North North East South West

Birth of Daughter Kirsten Dale to Mr and Mrs Marillac

Mr and Mrs Joe Marillac formerly Mary Jo Chase Columbus announce the birth of a daughter Kirsten Dale on September 20 at University Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Judd Chase formerly Reva Dale Ralph Columbus. Great grandmothers are Mrs Ethel Ralph Athens and Mrs Gertrude Chase Rutland. Mrs Ralph recently visited Columbus.

Joe Marillac Mary Jo Chase Columbus Kirsten Dale University Hospital Judd Chase Reva Dale Ralph Ethel Ralph Athens Gertrude Chase Rutland Ralph

Hosting Club Gatherings With Practical Party Planning

Practical advice from Russell Wright for hostesses of club meetings during fall. Covers menu options from picnic lunches to cold buffets, serving methods, table settings, and using rentals or borrowed items. Emphasizes planning, assigning tasks, minimizing cleanup, and efficient kitchen management.

Russell Wright Wright

OU Announces Organization Meeting For Extension Class

The Extension Division of Ohio University will hold an organization meeting to gauge interest in a sewing extension class. The meeting is Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Agriculture Building room 102, and teachers and interested parties should attend. Enrollment will determine the course offering.

Wright Extension Division Ohio University

Pick-Up Dry Cleaning Service Listed in Athens

Athens area business Pick-Up Dry Cleaning Service advertises pickup options in The Plains Ohio with contact number 2881 and service available by request through Just Dial 21682.

Pattern Information for Basic FASHION Pattern N 828

Pattern N 828 offers trouser version in sizes 10 to 20 and a short nightdress version. Requests include 35 cents in coins, name, address, size, and pattern number to Sue Burnett, The Athens Messe, 1150 Ave Americas New York 36 NY. The fall winter 1955 issue features sew easy styles for beginners and experts. send 25 cents for the magazine.

Sue Burnett Athens Messe Ave. Americas New York N.Y

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Weddle W. H. Oldfield, Jr Harlan Harris Athena Theatre Oldfield Athens Fire Department Wina Thunderbird Beasley É Mathews Marvel Bread IONA Cottage Butts Ib California Oranges Ohio Children’s Party Child Guidance Circle CCL Athens Airgrounds Garden Club Amere Club W. D. Witham Maplewood Drive Lydia Lash Evans Elmer Shrout Cable St Evans Club W. H. Radford Grosvenor St Faye Cline Auxiliary of Eagles Eagles Hall Athens Township Frank E. Hughes E. State St Deborah First Christian Church Lenna McClannahan S. State St Shade School Masonic Temple P.m Central Pta Willard Barker Albany Wscs John Farley Holy Land Social Gaile Dugas By Oswald Jacoby By Kay Sherwood Albany & N. Marshfield Sugar Creek Guysville and Stewart Conrae Cleaners Plains Congress West State St Athens, Ohio Ford Beasleye Mathews Icks VapoRus Amesville Howe F. H. Gifford Co Amesville, O Arbuckle Stauffer the Security Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Court Street
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