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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1961

Page

7

Speaking Personally Delights and Easter News Digest

Mrs. Rolland S. Jones and Mrs. Margaret Kasten cruise the Mediterranean aboard the Bianca C and later depart for Italy aboard the S S Constitution. Major Gorham and family host Easter visits after hospital transfers as Pvt Nolan returns from Fort Knox to resume Reserve duties. Easter gatherings across several families in Ohio feature travel notes, reunions, and local dining.

Rolland S. Jones Grosvenor St Margaret Kasten N. Congress St Jones West Indies Caracas Venezuela South America Genoa Italy Port Everglades Fla St. Thomas Virgin Islands Martinique Port Au Prince Haiti Windward Islands Port of Spain Trinidad Curooca Republic of Panama Isthmus Panama City Kasten Michael Nolan Fort Knox U.S. Army Frank L. Nolan Utah Place U.S. Army Reserve

Young Dancers Review Tonight at Athena Theater

Over 100 youths from Athens and Athens County will perform in a Jack Sherick Dance Revue at the Athena Theater tonight. Richard Erb, who runs studios in Athens Nelsonville and the Glouster Jacksonville Trimble area, says the program features costumes novelty numbers and skits with a holiday theme. The recital starts at 8 p.m. as part of the theater’s Tuesday program, Walt Disney’s One Hundred and One Dalmatians.

Athens Athens County Jack Sherick Athena Theater Richard Erb Nelsonville Glouster-Jacksonville-Trimble Walt Disney

Swap Shop Gave Them New Lease On Life

A reader in Ohio asks how to regain individuality then finds a neighborhood swap shop idea. Women exchange services like typing and furniture refinishing, with records kept of hours contributed and received. The piece urges starting small, saving time, and building skills for the future.

Ohio

Salyers Undergoes Eye Surgery at Portsmouth Naval Hospital

John L. Salyers son of Mr. and Mrs Thomas A. Salyers of Athens has undergone eye surgery and is in Ward A at Portsmouth Naval Hospital Portsmouth Virginia.

John L. Salyers Thomas A. Salyers Athens Portsmouth Naval Hospital Portsmouth

Union Variety 4 H Club Holds Meetings and Cookout

The Union Variety 4-H Club met at Lee Hoisington’s home with supervisors Peggy Gorby and Betty Moore. Roger Hudwell led safety rule discussions and project talks for Outdoor Cookery I. A first cookout was planned at Alan Moore’s home for Monday afternoon April 3. The Albany Thimble Bobbs held a second meeting at Linda and Jeanie West’s home. Linda Jewell was welcomed as a new member alongside assistant advisor Mrs. Coy Higginbotham. The next meeting is set for April 14 at the Higginbothams’ home. Refreshments and recreation followed.

Union Variety Lee Hoisington Peggy Gorby Betty Moore Roger Hudwell Alan Moore Becky Hudnell Albany Thimble Bobbs Linda Jeanie West Linda Jewell Coy Higginbotham April Pam Higginbotham Sue Love

Calendar of events for club notices in Sunday calendar

Telephone calendar notices to the Society Desk by Thursday noon. Meetings list changes since last printing. Activities include Adult Fellowship at The Plains Church, Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae dinner, New Marshfield Garden Club, Higley Study Circle program on Eleanor Roosevelt, Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge event, Wednesday Club Easter in Other Countries, Pocahontas Lodge Redmen Hall, Chapter 6 PEO dessert at Briarwood Drive.

Society the Plains Methodist Church Dorothy Cade Norman Smith Alpha Gamma Delta James Boden Stroud’s Run Road New Marshfield Garden Club Jeanne Llewellyn Higley Study Circle Oral Carpenter Fairview Ave A. C. Anderson Eleanor Roosevelt Eldon Dailey Blanche Cline Pocahontas Lodge Redmen Hall George Hill Briarwood Dr

Dinner Compliments Mr and Mrs Don Lash

Mrs Vere Smith entertained Friday night honoring Mr and Mrs Donald H Lash who wed Saturday March 25 in Mansfield. The ceremony was at 1 30 p m at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev Smith officiating. Mrs Lash formerly Florence Tribe Christman teaches in Mansfield Schools. The couple live at 38 North Court Street. Mr Lash runs Lash Art Shoppe.

Vere Smith Donald H Lash Mansfield Lash N. Court St Mrs. Lash

Don’t Be A Worry Wart- You Can Improve All THAT

A teen struggles with self image over blemishes or weight and is urged to take action. Advice covers skincare, diet, exercise, and mood, plus a plan for a church rummage sale by Athens Presbyterian Church Group Five on April 7 and 8 starting at 7 a.m.

Athens Presbyterian Church

Easy Summer Dress and Bolero Pattern 4740

Misses dress and bolero pattern 4740 for sizes 10 through 20. Includes cotton fabric options in bright or basic colors. Size 16 requires 3 yards of 39 inch fabric for the dress and 1 yard for the bolero. Send 50 cents plus 10 cents shipping and mail to Anne Adams at The Athens Messenger. Include name address zone size and style number. Also promotes Spring Summer 1961 Color Catalog with 35 cents price.

Anne Adams Care O Athens Messenger Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

Spring Crochet Veil Caps Pattern 661

Pattern 661 offers a year round top shape with voile threads through double crochets for a light spun sugar look. Send 35 cents for pattern, 1st class add 10 cents, Laura Wheeler Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept New York. Also new 1961 Needlecraft Catalog with 125 designs and free veil cap instructions.

Laura Wheeler Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y

Egg Hunt Marks Harmony Road Church Youth Event

Richland Avenue Free Will Baptist Church hosted an Easter egg hunt Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Glen Collins on Harmony Road. Thirty attended with prizes for most eggs and colored eggs. A children’s party idea followed with banana slices and ice cream.

Richland Avenue Free Will Baptist Church Glen Collins Harmony Road

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Harold Gorham Nancy Lockbourne Air Force Base Major Gorham C. E. Gorham Peach Ridge Road Lockbourne Base Andrews Air Force Base Hospital Washington, D.C Gorham Washington Christine Horner U.S. Air Force Nancy Gibbs Mulberry St Knoxville Roy Robinson Elizabeth Robbie MR. and Mrs. Merrill Schor Mark Craig Hazel Littler Barberton Paul Power S. May Ave Thomas Littler Earnest Harmond Air Base Newfoundland R. M. Lantz Elmwood Place Roger McInturf Columbus McIinturf Ohio State University McInturf Mary Ellen Bentley Bob Jane Detroit, Mich Robert S. Wood Park Place University of Michigan Bentleys Calvin Bean Kankakee, Ill Mr. Bean Gertrude Bean Race St Robert Bean Calvin Beans Olivet Nazarene College Kankakee Speidel Cornwell Athens Jewelers S. Court America Topel VANCE Leach Furniture W. State ST Copeland By Roberta F. Roesch Aea As P. m. Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge Mr. and Mrs Don Lash Quick’s Drug Postoffice West Union Street Prescription Chemists Wateraiser Tena H RE GS. Court St CO Rae Ea Eatons Eaton Logan
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