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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1958
Page
6
A viewpoint argues parents shield children from difficulty, weakening effort and endurance. It blames Rousseau and Dewey for overemphasizing interest, notes youth drift to easy courses, and urges parents to demand responsibility and hard work along with inquiry and thinking. It also includes a Q A on bedwetting with medical advice.
Five Athens women traveled from July 12 to last Wednesday to Ottawa and other Canadian sights. They watched Princess Margaret in a grand parade at Union Station and spoke of the royal visit. The trip included Peggy’s Cove Nova Scotia, Bonaventure Island near Perce, Lake Simcoe, and stops in Quebec City Montreal Toronto St John New Brunswick and Bar Harbor Maine.
The piece encourages a teen to value home duties like dishwashing laundry and clothes hanging as preparation for independent living. It emphasizes practical skills with the washer and dryer and hints these chores will benefit her future household management.
Printed Pattern 4572 promises a slimming half size bodice with a princess silhouette. It lists sizes 14 16 18 20 and fabric needs, with printed directions on each part and mailing instructions to Anne Adams in New York.
Mrs. Robert Hughes of Athens returns after six weeks visiting her son and daughter in law and taking trips to Atlantic City and Claiborne Maryland. En route she visits Columbus to see her son in law and daughter. Vermillion Lake Erie weekend visit noted. Visitors at Ray Smith’s included grandchildren from Brecksville and Syracuse. Donald R. Clippinger returns from Greenville after funeral of his mother in law Mrs. Harry Vance.
The Chauncey Mother’s Club met at Mrs. Frank Shumway’s home for a regular business session followed by a pie auction, games, and prizes. Door prize winner was Mrs. Bill Schoonover. guests included Mrs. Gerald Searles and Mrs. Don Sheets. Next meeting planned at Mrs. Harold Meek’s home this Thursday.
Albany Riding Club hosts potluck at 8 p m. Temple WSCS meets 8 p m at Temple Methodist Church with Mrs Gilbert Bowen hosting and Union WSCS guests. The Plains Methodist Naomi Bible class gathers 7 30 p m hosted by Mrs Lloyd Kittle. The New Marshfield Canasta Club meets 7 30 p m at Mrs Charles Llewllyn home observing birthday of Mrs William Llewllyn. Athens WCTU holds 2 p m service and business at First Christian Church. Devo tions led by Miss Ida Allison with officer reports. Fidelity Rebekah Lodge meets at 8 p m. Women bowlers organizational meeting 7 30 p m Roller Bowl Lanes for captains and interested players.
An intimate shower honoring Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Smith will be held Saturday night at the home of Basil Boggs near Lottridge. Beulah Boggs hosts with a serenade planned at eight oclock. all friends and relatives are invited.
In a Becker contract bridge example South in four hearts faces a tricky ruff and discard. East must count exact distribution to decide between a spade or diamond return. A diamond return, enabling declarer to ruff discard, defeats the contract, while a spade return loses.
Melva Faye Jordan serves as herald for the Albany FHA group in a girls pantomime about family hobbies and the mom and dad theme. Mrs. Scott Willock acts as club advisor. The photo from left to right shows Vickie Mace, Melva Faye Jordan, Barbara Keck, Donna Castle, Elna Rogers, Sara Seel, Naomi Bigony, Beulah Mc Laughlin, Louise Bigony.
Summer sun and surf can dull hair so this guide advises scalp checks and a weekly shampoo. Massage a creamy lotion weekly, shampoo after salt-water exposure, freshen the hairline daily, wipe cosmetics with a cotton puff, and brush 100 strokes daily for shine and cleanliness. A hat or scarf protects hair from drying sun.
A host and hostess reluctantly allow guests to play for stakes to keep the game lively. The piece notes the guests’ impact on the hosts and underscores proper social balance. A fashion aside extols rhinestones with fresh water pearls as a pretty combination. A tip suggests softening hardened paint brushes with hot vinegar and warm soap.
Advertises John ston s No Roach brush on insecticide for roaches and ants with months of effect at 89c for 8 oz and 1.69 per pint. Available at multiple local drug and hardware stores. Johnston s Hadabug bed room spray for mosquitoes at 1.98, marketed as safe near children and pets.
Consumers are told that jeweled cotton party gloves are washable with care. Double woven cotton remains an all year favorite and this winter's gloves are elaborately jeweled and luxurious for any occasion. Manufacturers urge washing them like plain gloves.
A rummage sale sponsored by the Daughters of Union Veterans will be held this Saturday at 7 a.m. at 64 N Court St.
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