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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1957

Page

9

Honor Bride Elect With Recent Showers

Two showers honored Miss Naomi Rowan of Athens Route 2 as she prepares to wed Harold Laughlin of Athens on September 7 at First Presbyterian Church. Attendees included family, friends from The Plains, Nelsonville, Mason, Detroit, and Athens with pink and yellow color schemes and festive favors.

Naomi Rowan Athens Harold Dewey Laughlin First Presbyterian Church Gail Laziman Robert Laziman Hooper St Rofrachmoante Alen Laanina Harold Rowan Rebecca Laughlin Joan Hall Sarah Gill Lois Hines Shirley Wilson Evelyn Graham Bar Bara Mason The Plains Pat DePoy Stewart Jo Ann Pedigo Mary Ann Kineer Nelsonville Suzanne Brooks Mason Maxine Hanning Detroit Mich Shirley Kyle Janet Biddle Ruth McKee Martha Well Eva Welsh Roberta Sutton Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company Janet Woodrum Betty Frum Rowan Garnett Gall Rose Follrod Frances Orr Shirley Hayes Patty Hayes Philadelphia

Grange Members Meet To Make Cancer Dressings

Canaan Grange members gathered August 20 for a three hour session to produce cancer dressings. The event was led by Thelma Christy and Ina Faye Han with fourteen members in attendance. After work, participants enjoyed a social hour and refreshments.

Grange Canaan Grange Thelma Christy Ina Faye Han W. Patterson Wilda Patterson Lucy Sutton Helen Hines Rachel Lawson Rose South Frank Richey Belva Almasky Dora Channel Leslie Halbirt Mrs. Golden Ina Faye Hanl

Club Calendar Highlights and Reunions

On Saturday at the Athens Cash Feed Store 74 N Court St members hold a rummage sale 7 to 12. Donations may be left on the front porch at 97 N Congress St by Thursday. Sunday lists reunions including The Leningar and Inman at Glouster Memorial Park and Beveridge at Grange Hall Athens Co Fairgrounds with a basket dinner. Woodyard reunion at North Wilton School Route 346 is noted.

Athens CES N. Court St Congress St Leningar and Inman Glouster Memorial Park Beveridge Grange Hall Athens Co. Fairgrounds North Wilton Route

Easy to Sew Smart Skirt Pattern No 8119

Beginner to expert can sew this wearable skirt quickly. Pattern No 8119 with PATTO RAMA comes in waist sizes 24 25 26 28 30 32. Size 25 requires 24 percent yards of 54 inch fabric. Send 35 cents in coins plus name address size desired and pattern number to Sue Burnett Athens Messenger 1150 Ave Americas New York NY.

Sue Burnett Athens Messerger Ave. Americas New York N. Y Anne Cabot Athens Messenger

Guysville WSCS Members Have Annual Picnic

Members of the WSCS of the Guysville Methodist Church gathered at Wilson Park on Tuesday Aug. 13 for a picnic and brief business session led by president Mrs. Freda Bean. The group approved a donation for Vanderhoot Church repairs.

WSCS Guysville

Meeting Monday for Athens White Shrine No 6

The Athens White Shrine of Jerusalem No 6 will hold its regular meeting at 7 30 p m Monday in the Masonic Temple. Members are asked to wear street dresses. Refreshments will be served.

Athens Jerusalem Masonic Temple

Athens teens rehearse for TV show at Baxter home

A group of Athens High School freshmen practiced for a TV program on Thursday afternoon at Prof. and Mrs. William S. Baxter’s residence 133 N Lancaster St Athens. A similar session occurred the previous night at Miss Karen Crewson’s home 66 Columbia Ave with participants listed.

Athens Channel 6 Columbus Agers Gene William S. Baxter N. Lancaster St Karen Crewson Columbia Ave

Leather Crowns Campus Wardrobe Adds Fireman Red Style

Leather coats and jackets, in bold fireman red and browns, gain popularity on campuses this fall. New tanning and dyeing methods make them easy to clean and versatile with skirts, dresses, slacks, or shorts. Popular styles include beige suede polo coats, rust suede car coats, and bright red raccoon collar options.

Associated Press New Tech Fireman Kidskin Fireman Orion

Cleaning and puppy care tips for homes

When cleaning walls and woodwork use both hands a cloth in the right hand and a dry cloth in the left to wipe the area. If your household has a new puppy provide a sleeping place such as a cardboard or wooden box padded with old carpet or a blanket.

Clairvoyant East Saves South In Bridge Lesson

In a bridge analysis South overbid by jumping to three hearts. East ducked the ace of hearts and played low, allowing South to still score the contract. The writer praises East for not doubling four hearts and for correctly defending to prevent South from taking all three aces.

South West East Dummy

Bidding Dilemma for Beed Sedan Hand

In a bridge puzzle you hold AKI987 VAQET 012 hA4. After South passes at 2h and you are South the decision is Pass or heart bid. In the alternative auction East South West North 2¢ Pass 3¢ Pass 3N.T. what should South play. Answer Tomorrow.

North la Pass

Time To Take Off Extra Pounds And Improve Beauty

The piece urges a full beauty checkup after summer laziness. It notes sun exposure dries hair and wrinkles makeup tones as tan fades. It recommends hot oil treatments, brushing, and cream hair dressing for dry hair plus targeted exercise to trim bulges and avoid weight gain. It also suggests sunglasses when sunning laundry to protect eyes.

Returning Friends and Movers Mark Local Notes

A collage of hometown notices covers residents traveling for weddings funerals and family visits. Pauleta Cheatham and Linda return to Jacksonville from Guysville. Andy Chonko relocates to 149 East State Street as new Messenger sports editor. several Athens and Guysville residents travel to Philadelphia Harrisburg Canal Winchester Logan and other places for weddings visits and familial gatherings.

Pauleta M. Cheatham Linda Jacksonville, Fla Leta V. McLaughlin Guysville Messenger Andy Chonko Andrew Michael Ada E. State St Jack Gilbert

Car Sickness Tied to Fear in Vacation Travel

Pediatric expert Dorothy Whipple explains motion sickness in children as both physical and emotional. Cathy, age six, suffered violent car sickness for two years, rooted in fear of parents disappearing during trips. Gradual exposure and reassurance rebuilt confidence, ending her fear after six months.

Dorothy Whipple M. D Cathy Mother Daddy

Ohio's Most Jilted Man Gets Mate

Athens Ohio August 30 Larry recalls a string of jilted relationships starting with Sarah the show girl and ending with Susie the shop girl. He promises to invite her out for dinners at Blosser's Restaurant in Logan with a roast chicken dinner for 1 40.

Ohio Athens Larry Sarah Millie Phyllis Daisy Beatrice Logan Blosser

New Arrival Cinda Delores Perry Born in Athens

Mr and Mrs William Perry of 69 N Shafer St welcome daughter Cinda Delores born August 9. Grandparents are Albert Perry and John Dixon of Athens, great grandmother Anna Weed also of Athens. The Perry family also include Ruth 9, Tom 7 and John 3.

Floyd Young San Diego Calif Athens Inlaw Paul Jones Paula Darrel Richland Ave Mills-Braley Marshall-Young Cinda Delores Perry William Perry N. Shafer St Cinda Delores Albert Perry John Dixon Anna Weed Perry’s Ruth Tom John

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