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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1960

Page

6

Far-Flung trips and relocations entertain Athens area

Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Buck and their son Wayne toured 14 states visiting sites from Grand Canyon to Yellowstone and Yo semite, while other locals report visits, moves, and vacations. Highlights include Hibbard guests in Athens, Olsen joining Mayo Clinic, and Gibbs planning a Baltimore trip.

Waldo Buck Guysville West Wayne Buck Roseville Arizona California Utah Wyoming Idaho Minnesota Dakotas Missouri South Laguna Los Angeles Beverly Hills Hollywood Grand Canyon Petrified Forest Mt. Rushmore Salt Lake Nancy Jane Gibbs W. Mulberry St E. M. Shafer Sandy Lisa Vickie Dayton Dennis Shafer Cincinnati J. T. Adams Gibbs Roger Pam Stevie St. Charles Joseph A. Gibbs George Gibbs Baltimore

Carmichael-Eilers Engagement Announces Arizona Plans

Mr and Mrs John E Carmichael of Phoenix announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara to Larry Eilers son of Mrs Harold Heckel also of Phoenix Barbara is a Athens High School graduate and attended Ohio University She currently attends the University of Arizona Eilers is a graduate of Amphitheater High School and attended Midland College Fremont Neb The couple plans to marry August 19 at Our Saviour s Lutheran Church

John E. Carmichael Phoenix Ariz Barbara Larry Eilers Harold Heckel Miss Carmichael Athens High School Ohio University University of Arizona Eilers Amphitheater High School Midland College Fremont Ned Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church

Travel Cheaper Than Thought

AP News notes the rise of package travel and organized tours as affordable options for Europe and beyond. Experts highlight family plans, travel bureaus, and advance reservations to save time and money while offering comfort and variety.

Duty and customs warn travelers buying abroad

European shoppers are urged to beware caveat emptor when importing goods. Antiques dated after 1830 incur duty, while only pre 1830 artistic pieces escape. Many travelers misdeclare items with dealer invoices not considered by customs. Agricultural products, meat, and live animals face strict restrictions and inspections.

Anthony Simonetti U. S. Customs New York City Customs Office Simonetti Coun Department of Agriculture Europe U. S. Public Health Service

Shower for Beverly Corradini Ahead of September 3 Wedding

Mrs. Georgia M. Moore and Miss Mollie Moore hosted a miscellaneous shower at 73 West State Street to honor Miss Beverly Ann Corradini and her forthcoming wedding to Mr. Raymond F. Jurgens set for September 3. The guest list included Mrs. Henry Corradini and many friends and relatives.

Georgia M. Moore Mollie Moore W. State St Beverly Ann Corradini Raymond F. Jurgens Corradini Henry Corradini James Parsons Suzanne Seaman Alice Mills Becky Laughlin Donna Shay Anita Wallace Roselyn Paige Sharon Downard Beverly

Howells Honored On 44th Anniversary Picnic

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Howell of Pomeroy Route 1 celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary with a family picnic at Dice Hill Park Dover on July 24. The gathering brought together their three daughters and son with families including Ross Poulton Canton Roy Howell Pomeroy George Caruthers Opal Howell Beach City and grandchildren Tom Poulton Kaye Ann Mickey Lennie Howell Billie Louise Esta Lee Levi Georganna Caruthers. Absent were Bill Poulton US Navy Ind Hammond and Mrs. Robert Braswell Canton. The Howells also have three great grandchildren.

Vernon Howell Pomeroy Stark County Dice Hill Park Dover Howells Ross Poulton Canton Roy Howell George Caruthers Opal Howell Beach City Tom Poulton Kaye Ann Mickey Lennie Howell Billie Louise Esta Lee Levi Georganna Caruthers Bill Poulton US Naval Air Corps Robert Braswell Hammond Ind Stanley Crouston

Bates WSCS Meeting Set at Clara Rogers Home

Bates WSCS members will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Clara Rogers for a regular gathering.

Bates Wscs Clara Rogers

Trumans Honored On Fiftieth Anniversary

Mr and Mrs William H Truman were feted at a surprise reception hosted by son in law Dr John J Evans at 45 Graham Dr Akron. The couple wed in Athens on July 27 1910 and lived most of their married life in Akron. They retire winters in St Petersburg Fla. They have one living child a grandson and one son William A Truman deceased. Congratulatory messages arrived from Dayton Charleston W Va Akron and St Petersburg.

Ralph Smeck Bill California E. J. Smeck Carroll Smeck Mr. Smeck Bakersfield Sequoia National Forest Cedar Slope Click’s Creek Chicago John J. Evans Graham Dr James Klingenberg Truman Evans Dayton Charleston W. Va Akron St. Petersburg

Tissue tricks for wrinkle-free travel packing

Purdue specialist Frieda Stoll advises using tissue paper to separate fabric areas in packing. She recommends rolling garments into cylinders, layering tissue between items, and planning layout to locate items without disturbing others.

Frieda Stoll Purdue University Clothing Miss Stoll

Notice To Contributors for Women’s Page

The Messenger invites reports of social events clubs and personal news from women. Club reporters should include organization title time place date and correct names of all participants for accurate coverage.

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First Person Singular Reflections on Summer Theater Notes

A reader letter praises a summer theater season in Athens and previews fall shows including Most Happy Fel la Look Homeward Angel Caucasian Chalk Circle and another to be announced. The writer shares memories of a neighbor named Stephanie a Polish family in Court Street and observations on talking to strangers. He also explains a reader question about VIP status for name inclusion and invites readers to define the word Distaff.

Graham Greene Fry Lawrence Stephanie Santa Claus Mother Sam Santa Momma North Pole

Calendar Of Events Tuesday

End of study hours at West Elementary School return library books. Chesterhill WSCS meets at church evening with Mrs. Mabel Bowman program leader Ohio Zeta Alpha Chapter BSP at 8 p.m. Mrs. Ruth Day W. Union St. Lodi Grange 7 30 p.m. Adult Fellowship Class Plains Methodist Church Mrs. Evan Edwards 7 30 p.m. Nannie Allom Rebekah 8 p.m. bring tax stamps.

West Elementary School Chesterhill Wscs Mabel Bowman Ohio Ruth Day W. Union St The Plains Methodist Church Evan Edwards

Music Clubs Plan Fall Conference At Ohio University Center

Plans for the fall conference were made at a Southeastern District Music Clubs meeting held Saturday at the Ohio University Center in Logan. The event, set for Oct. 1, includes a massed choir under Richard Farmer and a second annual Ash Cave festival on Oct. 16. Mrs. Dwight D. Robinson of 7 Ransom Road is district president, with district officers meeting and a workshop led by Mrs. E. D. Gibson of Mansfield.

Logan Ohio University Center Dwight D. Robinson Ransom Road Ash Cave Richard Farmer E. D. Gibson Mansfield The Ohio Federation of Music Clubs

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