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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1964

Page

6

Family gatherings honor Brysons at Belford Youth Center

Relatives from Sheldon Iowa and nearby towns attended a dinner at Belford Youth Center honoring Mr. and Mrs. Hilber Bryson. Guests included Isaacs Meier Blackwood and several Quivey families, with house guests and out of town visitors. A Wickerham reunion and veterans’ gathering were also noted along with a Peace Park trip and Shakespeare talk at Mrs. Reed’s Franklin Avenue home.

Mr. Hilber Bryson Sheldon, Ia Belford Brysons Frank Isaacs Virgie Meier Akron Vernal Blackwood Minersville Bernice Saxton Robert Eastman Brent Pomeroy Hampton Johnson Hampton, Jr Yvonne Ed Slater Kay Fred Slater Edna Quivey Athens Mae St. Clair Hilber Quivey Jane Rodney Quivey Kathy Shade Op E. C. Rogness Waterloos N. Lancaster St E. C. Rogness Avery St. Clair Gail Nancy St. Clair Homer Brown Franklin Ave Wickerham Wickerham Park Peebles Adams County Dwight Scott Louisville, Ky Veterans of 749Th Res. Co. N Theodore T. Reed

Back To School Skimmer Patterns Boost Sewing Fun

Fall sewing news highlights back to school fashions with A-line skimmer coats and four pattern versions. Features include raglan sleeves, back-pleat jumper, princess dress, and a vestee effect Chelsea look. Patterns come in children's and teen sizes with fabric yardage and 50 cent price points.

First NWMS Meeds In stalled Officers At Plains Nazarene

The Plains Nazarene Church held its first NWMS meeting of the new year with newly elected officers installed. Officers include Georgia Jellison president Pat McLaughlin vice president Rosie Turrill secretary Margaret Bricker treasurer Nellie Thomas study secretary Don Turrill prayer and fasting secretary Iona Shields box work secretary Florabelle Evener membership secretary Elzina Wharton other Sheep secretary Nellie Newsom publicity secretary Charlotte Hill junior supervisor Louise Cline lifeguard supervisor Bricker reported on the recent Columbus missionary convention and noted the society is now Nazareth World Missionary Society. This year’s lessons focus on Japan. A Japanese lawn party followed at the parsonage with life guard members in Japanese attire. Nellie Altie is program chairman.

NWMS Plains Nazarene Georgia Jellison Pat McLaughlin Rosie Turrill Margaret Bricker Nellie Thomas Don Turrill Iona Shields Florabelle Evener Elzina Wharton Nellie Newsom Charlotte Hill Louise Cline Columbus Nazarene World Missionary Society Japan Nellie Altie

Holzer Grad Gets New Post

Mrs Linda Pemberton a 1962 Holzer Hospital School of Nursing graduate has been promoted to head nurse in pediatrics at Parkview Memorial Hospital Fort Wayne Indiana The Ironton native is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ovid Helm and joined the Indiana Hospital staff on October 1 1962 She earned top honors at Holzer receiving awards for most outstanding nurse and highest scholastic average in her class

Gallipolis Linda Pemberton Ironton Holzer Hospital School of Nursing Parkview Memorial Hospital Fort Wayne Ind Pemberton Linda Helm Ovid L. Helm Fourth St Indiana Hospital

Four Will Attend Education Meeting in Morgantown

Four women from Point Pleasant clubs will attend the eighth annual Adult Education Institute, co sponsored by the West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs and the University Extension Division of WVU, August 13 to 15 at WVU Morgantown. Attendees include Mrs. William Bardin Jr., president. Mrs. Morris Coker. Mrs. Wallie Bauer. and Mrs. Henry D. Watson, president of the Point Pleasant Women's Club. Lonnie MeCombs, 18, and Brenda Gilbert, 17, applied for a marriage license.

Point Pleasant West Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs University Extension Division West Virginia University Morgantown William Bardin, Jr Morris Coker Wallie Bauer Henry D. Watson Point Pleasant Women’s Club

Candystripers Plan Chair Purchase for Chil dren's Room

The Candystripers of Pleasant Valley Hospital planned to buy a black Boston rocking chair for the Children's Room at the hospital. Attendees included Mrs. Kathleen Marahout, Mrs. James Gibeaut, Mrs. Olive Wood, Betty Sturgeon, Elanore Wheeler, Shirley Pyles, and Francis Layfield.

Point Pleasant Pleasant Valley Hospital Boston Kathleen Marahout James Gibeaut Olive Wood Betty Sturgeon Elanore Wheeler Shirley Pyles Francis Layfield

Gallipolis Business College Sets Sept 14 Opening

Gallipolis Business College announces fall quarter opens September 14 for all day classes with night class start date to be announced. Located in the Wiseman Building at Second Ave and Locust St, the college offers nine and 12 month diplomas in accounting secretarial business administration and general office.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Business College Business College Wiseman Second Ave Locust St

Bride Elect Honored at Athens Country Club Luncheon

Miss Susanne Brown, bride elect of Richard Blosser, was honored at a luncheon hosted by area club members. Attending were family members from Napoleon Athens Dearborn Cincinnati Columbus and Toledo along with many Athens residents. Also announced is the final Under the Elms concert this season at 7 15 tonight directed by William Brophy with the summer band.

Susanne Brown Richard Blosser H. C. Musser R. E. Main C. F. Jiiden Athens Country Club Miss Brown Richard Brown Napoleon Rs. Kermit Blosser Athens Joseph William Brophy

Mom Finds It Easy To Mend

The column offers home hacks from practical repairs to thrift fixes. Readers share patching jeans by reshaping back pockets, using diluted liquid starch in two bottles for collars and cuffs, repurposing tomato cans as hat holders, and oven tricks to keep snacks crisp.

Mom Heloise Virginia Cole

Community calendar items and upcoming reunions

Calendar entries list several local clubs and meetings including the Order of Eastern Star pot luck dinner at 7 p.m. and preceding meeting at 8 p.m. Also notes events from Naomi Bible Class to Temple WSCS, with dates, hosts, and locations. Reunions for Withers Cooper and Mingus families are scheduled for August with picnic and basket dinners.

New Marshfield Order of Eastern Star Naomi Mackie Horn The Plains Entre Hous Club Max Michael WCTU First Christian Church Albany Riding Club New Marshfield Canasta Club Elmo Scott Athena Theta Rho Odd Fellows Hall Temple Wscs Mendal Jordon P. M. Galloway

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