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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1957

Page

10

Coming and Going Tonight and This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Ross Wright of Long Run Road will drive to Cleveland Friday to visit and attend Mrs Wrights nieces wedding in MacDonald near Youngstown. Nancy Wright, who will graduate in June from Ohio State University School of Nursing, will accompany them. 600 visitors stayed four days with the Buffingtons and Mrs Rogaski at The Plains and Griffith and Hammond residents visited. Mrs Jewell Moore returned from a six week Florida visit. Mrs A W Boetticher and son Robert attended Prof Loy funeral in Huntington. Donald Daugherty, home on Athens Route 2, served aboard the USS Canberra after a two month Brazil cruise. 86 House guests at Athens Route 2. CPL Richard Kirkendall and Cpl James Willis return to Washington DC after visiting family. both Marines.

Ross Wright Long Run Road Cleveland James Buffington the Plains James Rogaski, Sr Buffingtons Emma Valentine Griffith Ind Theresa Hossyn Hammond Race St Jewell Moore Florida Mable Wright Sarasota Will Guseman W. G. Moore Tampa Fla Edward Daugherty Carolyn Sue Daugherty Athens Donald E. Daugherty Canberra Donald Brazil South America Elwood Daugherty Richard B. Kirkendall James Willis Washington D. C Cpl. Kirkendall Clarence Nichols Raymond Augustine US Marine Corps

Kennedys End Three-Week Tour Through Europe

Mrs J H Kennedy of 8 Fort Street and her daughter Mrs John Murphy of Chillicothe completed a three week tour of France Italy and Switzerland. They began in Paris joined by Capt J L Kennedy in France and traveled by Cannes Rome Venice Milan Geneva and Paris. A Paris blouse ad follows noting a fresh blouse boosts mood in hot weather with frequent washings.

France Italy Switzerland J. H. Kennedy Fort St John Murphy Chillicothe Paris Kennedy J. L. Kennedy U. S. Army Caligny Caserne Orleans Loire Valley Cannes Mediterranean Rome Venice Milan Geneva

Stevens Family Reunion Draws Ohio Guests

Families from West Virginia and nearby areas traveled to Athens Ohio on Sunday for the Stevens Reunion hosted by Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Stevens. Attendees included Alva Stevens from Ona West Virginia Hooper Stevens from Fort Lauderdale Cecil Stevens Lester Stevens Ivan Cazad and their son Dixie Wyatt and son Dixie and daughters from Huntington Victor Stevens Charleston Milburn Clark Lesage Denver Yoho and daughters Gallipolis Clyde Yoho Barboursville Richmond and their relatives.

West Virginia Ohio Stevens C. L. Stevens Athens Route B Alva Stevens Ona W. Va Hooper Stevens Ft. Lauderdale Fla Cecil Stevens Lester Stevens Ivan Cazad Dixie Wyatt Harry Gwilliams Huntington, W. Va Victor Stevens Charleston Milburn Clark Lesage Denver Yoho Gallipolis Clyde Yoho Barboursville Billy Stevens Richmond, Va

Plains Canasta Club Hosts Meeting at Grose Home

Mrs. Dwight Grose welcomed members for a gathering at her home to prepare cancer dressings. The next host will be Mrs. William Oliiers. Attending were Mrs. Elmo Scott Mrs. Roy Langel Mrs. William Oliner and Mrs. Ray McGraner. The group enjoyed a July wiener roast at Mrs. Roy Langel’s home.

Plains Canasta Club Dwight Grose William Oliiers Elmo Scott Roy Langel William Oliner Ray McGraner

New Officers Installed for Sigma Phi Alpha at Athens Hotel

The Athens chapter of Sigma Phi Gamma installed newly elected officers Monday night at the Athens Hotel. Mrs. John Born, former president, said the sorority emphasizes welfare work and concentrates activities on welfare projects. Members and families enjoyed social activities, followed by a brief business meeting.

Athens Sigma Phi Gamma International Business Women’s Sorority John Born Sigma Phi Alpha Mary Frost Janice Chapman Pat Robinson Pauline Bowles Val Gaylor Mary Mingus Peggy Jagers Betty Stiles Cora Mae Hooper Dorothy Channel Messenger

New Arrivals Birth Announcement in Cleveland

Mr and Mrs Bob Mills announce the birth of their son Mark Frederick on Monday August 19 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Howard Mills 271 East State St and Mr and Mrs Fred Geiler Dayton Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs James A Jones also of 271 East State St

Bob Mills Susie Geiler Cleveland Mark Fredrick Howard Mills East State St Fred Geiler Dayton James A. Jones

Easy to Sew Apron Patterns Offer Pretty Practical Designs

Pattern No 5664 features sizes 34 36 38 with instructions and color transfer for pansy motifs. No 8115 PATTO RAMA covers sizes 9 11 12 13 14 16 18. Send 35 cents plus name address size and PATTERN NUMBER to Sue Burnett Athens Messenger New York.

Sue Burnett Athens Ave Americas New York N. Y

Bridge Lesson Highlights Strategy and Courage at Tournament

The article follows John Green of Champaign Illinois defending a tricky hand at the Mississippi Valley championships in St Louis. It notes his choice of diamond play to force many tricks and avoid overtricks. The writer contrasts this with younger players showing strong technique.

John East John Green Champaign St. Louis North South

Mothers Club Meeting At Shumway Home In Athens

Chauncey Mothers Club met at Mrs. Frank Shumway’s home on Athens Route 2. Mrs. Shumway received a hostess gift while Mrs. Bill Schoonover won the door prize. Guest Mrs. Justine Mitchel attended. club will again sell Christmas cards to fund baskets for needy families, with toys and clothing donated. Attending were Mrs. Harold Meeks, Mrs. Jerry Cunningham, Mrs. Frank Pennel, Mrs. Jack Bricker, Mrs. Jack Canter and Mrs. Millard Douglas.

Frank Shumway Athens Chauncey Mothers Club Harold Meeks Jerry Cunningham Frank Pennel Jack Bricker Jack Canter Millard Douglas

Airline Club Hosts Family Party After August Meeting

The Airline Thurs day Club entertained 14 members and 22 guests on the church lawn after their August meeting. Presiding was president Mrs. Josephine Scott. Plans for future projects were discussed and the next meeting is at Mrs. Lillian Knowlton’s home with Ruth Hawk assisting.

Airline Thursday Club Josephine Scott Blanche Elliott Ruth Hawk Lillian Knowlton Kathleen Love Golda Scott Emma Jones Lucille Battrell Norah Scott Freda Hawk Stella Thompson Marguerite Bailey Jean Stout Jane Munn

Albany social calendar highlights several meetings

Albany WSCS meets at 1 30 p m at the church with Mrs Har old Ator as the program. Alexander Women's Association gathers at 1 30 p m with Mrs P M Lax at 503 Richland Ave. Bates WSCS hosts a public cafeteria supper starting 5 30 p m. 2 0 Ladies Aux Eagles meets at 8 p m. Order of Rainbow for Girls convenes at the Masonic Temple at 7 p m.

Albany WSCS Harold Ator Alexander Women’s Association P. M. Lax Richland Ave Bates Wscs Ladies Aux. of Eagles Order of Rainbow For Girls Masonic Temple

Good Manners Mark of Distinction in Speech

Advice on courteous talk urging readers to consider subject sensitivity and the listener's views before speaking. Emphasizes respect and thoughtful communication as a social mark of good manners.

Ladies Take a Long Look at Long Hair

Marian Reeder argues that growing long hair is a six month ordeal and favors short hair for ease. She reflects on fashion misfires, the hassle of pins and nets, and the elusive appeal of a smooth look while noting iconic figures like Elizabeth Taylor.

Marian Reeder Elizabeth Taylor Charlie Cape Cod

Luncheon Guests Of Athens Couple

Monday luncheon guests of the Walter Maccombs were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Edstrom and the Rev. and Mrs. Phil R. Eklad of Wahoo Nebraska. Mrs. Edstrom, formerly Ebba Wahlstrom, had taught at Ohio University at The Plains Training School.

Walter Maccombs W. Carpenter St Robert Edstrom Phil R. Eklad Wahoo, Neb Edstrom Ebba Wahlstrom Ohio University the Plains Training School

Also Mentioned on This Page

A. W. Boetticher Robert Huntington West Va M. P. Loy Charles M. Morris Tommy Myrtle Elkins Perks Spirits Mrs. Dwight Grose du Barry OLOR Gull Uae Mark Fredrick Mills By Oswald Jacoby You West Vulnerable Roberta Burson Mothers Club Justine Mitchel Athens Route 2 United Dairy Wild Bill Hickok United Dept Hollywood Station Hollywood Calif Long East State Chesterhill, Ohio Willett Heywood Wakefield Madden Norwalk General Electric Tappan Mohawk Delker Franklin Registered Furniture Pennsylvania House Fawcett Stone Chesterhill
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