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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1958
Page
6
The article outlines a pale pink complexion trend for winter. It advises skin care steps for oily and dry skin, cleansing routines, masks for blemishes, and light makeup to achieve a pale pretty look with lighter foundation, pastel rouge, mascara, shadow, and bright lipstick.
West Side School marked the first birthday of Brownie Troop 10 with refreshments for mothers. Cheryl Hoffee Marlene Cash Kathleen Mahaffey and Hanna Chiappone were invested. Carolyn Oxley will be invested later. Mothers present included Mrs Mahaffey Romine Williams Johnson and others. A new TV program Adventuring in the Hand Arts begins Dec 13 on Huntington channel 3 with host Sheri Lewis.
Airline Club met at Mrs. Josephine Scott home with donation to Cleveland Christian Home. Members heard readings, shared gifts, and planned an all day meeting at Mrs. Norah Scott home. Troop 9 of New Marshfield Girl Scouts met at Mrs. Donna Dearth with second class badges awarded and cooking badge completed. Troop 14 Brownies from East Side School to 22 girls with leadership by Mrs. Elliott and assistants.
Simple toy boxes from large grocery cartons coated with Marvalon adhesive veneer offer quick, personal storage for children's playthings. Remove flaps, trim frayed edges, cut to size, and press decorative backing in place for a durable, wipeable box in many colors.
The Mothers Circle held a Thanksgiving meeting at Mrs. Clarence Allens home in New Marshfield. They planned a Christmas party and gift exchange and voted to send pajamas and slippers to a sick Athens County veteran.
Modern tables sparkle with new ideas in holiday settings. Trends favor showing tops and using small under-place mats plus crossed ribbon streamers. A second trend embraces easy, disposable napkins and towels that double as mats with nonwoven cotton and rayon fibers.
An article promotes nylon lace prayer caps as portable, washable head coverings. The cap easily fits in a purse beside a kerchief for use in church or chapel.
Miss Virginia Roberson bride-elect of Jerry Evans was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower and luncheon hosted by Mrs. Ellis Woodworth Sunday afternoon at the Center. Lunch was served in the private dining room with white chrysanthemums and holly decor. Attendants included her mother Mrs. William Roberson grandmother Mrs. Jennie Roberson and many friends and relatives.
Miss Geraldine Worden became the bride of Pfc. Richard R. Jones on December 7 at Burlingham Methodist Church. The couple plans to reside in Arlington, Virginia while Jones completes military service. both families and the bridal party attended the ceremony.
East Side Elementary presents a school assembly with a Christmas theme featuring first graders under Miss Florence Cook. The program covers symbols Germany England France and the United States with songs and readings by students including Kristy Moberly Dianna Kail and others. Student teachers Miss Sharon Freese and Miss Arminda Kimes directed the event.
A suggestion to craft a personal gift by buying Irish toweling by the yard, cutting into dishtowel lengths, hemming ends, sewing a decorative wavy panel, and embroidering the phrase Mrs Jones Kitchen with matching thread for a unique touch.
Pre-holiday house cleaning starts with a checklist of soaps detergents and cleaning supplies. Stock plenty of cloths mops and brushes and plan ahead to stay organized. Even Santa adopts washable nylon beards and regular laundering keeps them snowy white.
Athens clubs and churches list holiday gatherings including WSCS Circle 3 party at Mrs. Herbert Davis 7:30 p.m. and Athens Emblem Club Christmas at Elks 7:30 p.m. with party after meeting. Other events include Woodmen party December 15, bridge club, Gessell Guild party, EUB Church WSCS devotional, and Rebekah Lodge, plus Mothersingers rehearsal and a Christmas skating party at Athens Rollerbowl.
The season brings taller hemlines and slimmer waists with bold color. Wool remains a favored fabric for its soft drape and rich hues, highlighting the prettiest American styles for the holidays.
A recipe for crust lemon ginger cream pie with lemon chiffon filling and a ginger snap crust plus an Airman Third Class James S Hall returning to Lowry AFB after visiting The Plains and Pennsylvania.
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