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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1957

Page

8

Local and Extended Visits Highlight Athens Area Social Roundup

Mike Carmichael returns from Texas visiting relatives including Airman 3-C and Mrs. Robert Miner and tours Sheppard Air Force Base near Wichita Falls. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Baker Young include Persh Rohrer now with Ravenna Kent Courier. Glenn Swisher moves to Wooster from Mt. Carmel with children Cathy and Chris visiting grandparents.

Ken Townsend Miami Fla Airman 3-C Robert Miner Wichita Falls Tex Mike Carmichael Golf Course Texas Sheppard Air Force Base Baker Young Stewart Sr Glenn Swisher Wooster Mt. Carmel Cathy Chris Everett Bingman Emmett Swisher

Hoffee Couple Return from California Four Week Trip

Mr and Mrs D W Hoffee of Nelsonville High School faculty have returned to 5 Park Place after a nearly four week vacation in California and western states. Their itinerary included Joshua National Monument Painted Desert and Grand Canyon among other sites. They stayed a week in Los Angeles with Mr and Mrs Homer Mattison and visited relatives en route home.

California Arizona D. W. Hoffee Park Place Hoffees Nelsonville High School Joshua National Monument Painted Desert Petrified Forest Sequoia Hoover Dam Bryce Canyon Grand Canyon Colorado Mesa Verde United States Los Angeles Homer Mattison John Hedges

Social Calendar Highlights For Wednesday

The Plains Methodist Church Naomi Bible Class meets at 7 30 p m with Elva and Alta Cooper on E Fourth Street and Albany Riding Club gathers at 7 30 p m. Athens WCTU meets at Salvation Army headquarters at 2 p m with annual meeting and memorial service. Degree of Pocahontas Council 131 meets 7 30 p m at Redmen's Hall. Ladies Bridge Luncheon at Athens Country Club. Fidelity Rebekah Lodge convenes at 8 p m.

Naomi Plains Methodist Church Elva Alta Cooper Albany Athens WCTU Salvation Army

Daily Bath Routine for Relaxed Muscles and Clear Skin

After a busy day an all over soak in the tub will relax tired tingling muscles and perk up your body. The routine promises soft skin and a clear smooth complexion with regular use and daily care.

Mix and Match Pitfalls in Separated Wardrobe Advice

Fashion article warns that mismatched separates lead to clashes like a ruffled nylon blouse with a flowered skirt. It promotes coordinated ensembles designed to pair well, highlighting black lace Orlon blouse with white Ortón skirt and all white matelassé outfits by Givenchy with details of style and fit.

Orton Matelasse Orton Dacron Givenchy

Withers Family Reunites at Lake Hope Picnic Ground

The annual Withers reunion gathered at Lake Hope picnic grounds last Sunday with swimming and photo taking. A noon basket dinner was served to attendees including John and Barbara Withers, Clyde and Carolyn Withers, Thomas Withers, Bernard Withers and family, Denzil Withers, Douglas and Pamela, Andrew Schwindt, Billy Neal and children, Russell Flint family, Peggy Jagers, Paul Milligan and son, and Ray Rosser. The next reunion will be hosted by John and Mrs John Withers at Athens Route 1.

Withers Lake Hope Picnic Grounds John Withers Clyde Withers Barbara Thomas Withers Bernard Withers Carolyn Darrell Withers Marjory Karen Rae Ann Denzil Withers Charles Douglas Chuck Douglas Pamela Douglas Andrew Schwindt Billy Neal Russell Flint Peggy Jagers Paul Milligan Ray Rosser Athens Rt. 1

Miss Betty Yost Takes Teaching Post in Stockport Schools

Elizabeth Ann Yost of 3042 N Court St earned a master of education at Ohio University last Saturday and will teach special classes in Stockport Morgan County. A Ludington Michigan native, she previously taught in Wilkesville and at Custer High School Michigan, did private tutoring, and this summer works at Hotel Berry. Her mother Mrs Herbert Yost of Ludington is visiting.

Elizabeth Ann Betty) Yost N. Court St Ohio University Stockport Morgan Co Ludington, Mich Yost Wilkesville Custer High School Custer, Mich Berry Herbert Yost Ludington A A

Ice Cream Supper and Linton Reunion Scheduled

Youth Fellowship of Alexander Presbyterian Church hosts an ice cream supper Saturday August 17 starting at 5 p.m. at the church with sandwiches potato salad pie cake homemade ice cream coffee and cake. The Linton reunion is set for Sunday August 18 at the old Linton farm on Robinett Ridge now Townsend Cabin with a basket dinner at noon.

Youth Fellowship The Alexander Presbyterian Church Linton Robinett Ridge Townsend Cabin

False card tactics in a high level bridge play

Oswald Jacoby analyzes a bridge problem featuring Larceny Lou using a false card to mislead opponents. West opens five of diamonds against Lou 3NT. Lou wins with ten, attacks spades, dummy king holds, returns ten, West leads clubs, East covers ace, Lou drops king to secure the contract.

Larceny Lou West Lou East Hearts Jack

New Feather-Light Garden Boots For Women Debuted

In early morning gardening dew, new boots keep feet dry. They feature feather-light waterproof fabric, bright awning-cloth stripes, and sides rising above the ankle with a drawstring. Washable in warm soap, wear over shoes or socks for practicality.

Homecoming at Shade Methodist Church Sunday

The annual homecoming is set for this coming Sunday at Shade Methodist Church. Sunday School begins at 11 a.m. followed by a basket dinner at noon. The notice also advises buyers of metallic yarns to choose washable and nontarnishable varieties.

the Shade Methodist Church

Woman's Best Accessory and the Fashioned Couple

A columnist notes the balance of power in fashion between women and their husbands. He mocks a splashed luxury wife paired with an indifferent husband while arguing a well dressed man enhances a woman’s appearance and influence. The piece frames the dynamic as a test of a wife’s influence over her mate.

Daroff Manhattan

Miss Mildred Giesecke to Lead Ridgewood Elementary Education

Miss Mildred Giesecke and her father traveled from Phoenix to Ridgewood N J to arrange relocation of her household goods. The former Athens teacher and Phoenix supervisor will start as coordinator of elementary education in Ridgewood schools this fall. She earned the title teachers' teacher during her Phoenix years. Her sister Mrs George Wyckoff and her nephew Bobby will accompany her later, with a two week trip back via York Pa to visit brother Harold Giesecke. Three Daucands Dobby Sassy Marou and Melinda will accompany her when she settles in.

Beatrice Finsterwald Bexley Arthur Wolfe Second St Mildred Giesecke W. F. Giesecke Morris Ave Phoenix Ariz Ridgewood N.J Giesecke Athens City Miss Giesecke George Wyckoff Bobby Harold Giesecke York

Easy to Sew Princess-Line Track Pattern Ad

Honorable mention awarded in UCLA advanced students design contest. Pattern No 8114 Pattoe Rama includes sizes 10 to 20 with 3% yards of 35 inch fabric and % yard contrast. Send 35 cents, name, address, size, and pattern number to Sue Burnett Athens Messenger New York.

University of California Los Angeles Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N. Y

Crochet Topper Pattern No 2575 by Anne Cabot

Crochet topper pattern No 2575 offers quick bulky yarn work with simple stitches. Includes sizes 12 14 16, material list, stitch illustrations, and directions. Send 25 cents plus name and address to Anne Cabot.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N. Y

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