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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1963

Page

2

Roberts Russell Nuptials Tie Two Families in Archbold

Miss Lelia Caroline Roberts daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Carl H. Roberts of 39 Grosvenor Street wed Mr. Robert William Russell son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Russell of Archbold. The ceremony at First Methodist Church was conducted by Rev. John Wesley Seay on Sunday August 25 at 2 30 in the afternoon. The bride wore a floor length gown of veiled white silk organza over taffeta with a molded bodice bateau neckline elbow sleeves and Venice lace motifs. A full chapel train featured a back fullness and three self bows at the waist, with floral motifs echoed along the hem.

Lelia Caroline Roberts Carl H. Roberts Grosvenor St Robert William Russell Ralph E. Russell Archbold John Wesley Seay First Methodist Church Venice

Williamsburg couple wed in formal Ohio ceremony

The wedding featured the bride in silk organza with gardenia bouquet and a sister as maid of honor, both Pi Beta Phi sisters. Attendants wore peacock blue gowns with Dior bows. The groom’s party included best man David Durham and several ushers. Music was by Mrs South and Mrs Woodworth. A reception followed at Fellowship Hall. The couple, both graduates of Ohio University, plan to live in Reading, Massachusetts after September 1 as the bride teaches English and the groom pursues doctoral studies.

Julianne Roberts Robert Neff Judy Ferguson Dayton Karen Jenkins Washington, D. C Mary A. Schneider Bucyrus Pi Beta Phi Granville Joe South Rochester N. Y Phillip J. Woodworth South Roberts Fellowship Hall Paul Kimes Gordon Gray John Jagers Lucile Duffee Harold Rose Harold Lee Maxwell Ferguson William Harmon Harry Lackey G. A. Gardner Adrian Parker A. C. la Follette Betsy Gray Pat Nolan Kappa Phi Kappa Delta Pi Pi Gamma Mu Russell Gorham-Fayette High School Ohio University Phi Beta Kappa Phi Kappa Phi Phi Eta Sigma Ohio U Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy Medford Mass National Defense Reading Green St Apt

Heloise tips on home hacks and a Grange gathering

Readers share practical tips from protecting floors with plastic under bed legs to combining corduroy for a warm cover and camping pan tricks. Lawn mowing hints prevent sprinkler heads damage. A late note mentions the Athens Grange meeting set for Sept 5 at 8 pm, correcting a prior schedule.

Printed Pattern 4828 for Children Sizes 2 to 10

Advertisement explains Anne Adams pattern 4828 for a jumper and blouse with yardage and sizes. Details include back pleat half belt, a printed pattern, and mail order terms. Pattern free with catalog offer, and mailing instructions from Athens Messenger Pattern Dept.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

Guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Burton Athens Route 2

Weekend visitors traced from several towns include Norman Lynch Ronald Oak Lawn UL Herbert Shields Dayton Gordon Foy Ravenna Arthur Burton Barberton Joe Pitman Philippi Rupert Chesser Judy Bob Cleveland James Schall Pamela Glouster Raymond Burton Chesterhill A R Stalnaker Dayton Gene Thomas Lee Mass and others returned home Friday after a stay with Sol Goff and relatives at New Marshfield. Thomas attended Princeton University NJ.

Henry Burton Athens Norman Lynch Ronald Oak Lawn Herbert Shields Dayton Gordon Foy Ravenna Arthur Burton Barberton Joe Pitman Philippi West Virginia Rupert Chesser Judy Bob Cleveland James W. Schall Pamela Glouster Raymond Burton Chesterhill A. R. Stalnaker Gene Thomas Vicki Eric Lee Mass Sol Goff New Marshfield Thomas Princeton University New Jersey

Family visits and naval leave noted in two states

Mr and Mrs H O Atkins return to Winter Haven Florida after three months visiting son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs John Power and grandson Bob. They visited Mrs Atkins sister Mrs Howard Fetzer in Columbus. Seaman Richard Lee Metcalf son of Mrs Catherine Metcalf Athens Route 2 leaves for San Francisco after a 14 day leave following his Great Lakes Naval Training Center graduation and will serve six months in Hawaii and Japan aboard USS Castor Sel fleet Pacific. He is a 1963 Plains High School graduate and attended a gathering hosted by his sister Mrs David Douglas with about 30 friends.

H. O. Atkins Winter Haven Fla John Power Bob Atkins Howard Fetzer Columbus Frank Foster James M. Scriven Clayton Missouri Calf Catherine Metcalf Athens San Francisco Great Lakes Naval Training Center Seaman Meatpalf Castor Navy Pacific Hawaii Japan the Plains High School David Douglas

New Non surgical Pile Treatment Claims Shrinkage Relief

Science unveils Bio-Dyne based Preparetsion H a non surgical remedy said to shrink hemorrhoids relieve itching and ease pain with cases showing true reduction. The product comes as suppository or ointment and is sold at drug counters, New York.

New York, N. Y

Local Women Club Meetings and Dinners Listed

Calendar items note swimming for members and husbands at Crysta Pool 6 30 to 8 30 p m ICOF District Meeting 7 m Athens Lodge Albany Community WCTU hosts 1 p m at Mrs D L McVay SCOS and Women s Association noon at United Presbyterian Churches Amesville New England Luncheon Friendly Hour Club 7 p m Gateway Motor Lodge note date changes Canaan Grange 8 p m Potluck Troy Grange 8 p m DST Potluck

Albany Community Wctu D. L. McVay Scos and Women’s Association United Presbyterian Churches Amesville New England Ohio Friendly Hour Club Gateway Motor Lodge Canaan Grange Troy Grange

New Fall Hair Styles Studied by Athens Unit 36

Members of Athens Unit 36 met to review new fall hair styles released by the National Hairdressers and Cosmetologist Association. After the meeting they formed a workshop to learn the styles for applying to their customers.

National Hairdressers and Cosmetologist Association Athens Unit 36

Ohio Department of Highways Seeks Contractors for Athens County Project

Notice details a unit price contract for Athens County Ohio on State Route 691 in York Township. Bids are due September 17 1963 with 5 to 10 thousand dollar minimums and 10 percent bid bonds. Plans located in Columbus and Athens offices. director may reject bids.

State OF Ohio Department OF Highways Columbus Ohio State Highway Director of Ohio Athens County York Township Hocking River Highway Credit Examiner Department of Industrial Relations State Highway Department Department of Highways P. BE Masketer

Athens Grange reports booth win at fair and officers postponed

At a recent Athens Grange meeting Master S Smith announced a 96.3 percent booth score at the fair earning first place. Dinners were served and thanks extended to all who assisted. Officer elections were postponed to the September 5 meeting.

Athens Grange S Smith Taig

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