Athens women honored in national selection for Outstanding Young Women
Mrs. Gordon Lawrence and Mrs. J Herbert Graffius are among Athens women featured in a national selection. The Speaking of Women feature highlighted Mrs. Ralph Kleisch, the topic of a Messenger feature, as part of the Outstanding Young Women of America program. The program, for women aged 21 to 35, is sponsored by the Outstanding Americans Foundation with Mrs Dexter Otis Arnold as national president.
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Gordon Lawrence
J. Herbert Graffius
Athens
Ralph Kleisch
Messenger
Three Athens Women Named Outstanding Young Women of America
Mrs. Ralph Kleisch Mrs. Gordon Lawrence and Mrs. J Herbert Graffius are cited for achievements in community service religious and political activities and professional work. Kleisch a Putnam first grade teacher earned a master in education and holds local and state education association memberships. Lawrence a Michigan State graduate works in Ohio University zoology and leads community and women’s groups. Graffius an Ohio University botany educator holds degrees from Otterbein Illinois and belongs to multiple scientific and professional societies.
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Athens
America
Ralph Kleisch
Sunset Drive
Gordon Lawrence
Highland Ave
J. Herbert Graffius
State St
Kleisch
Putnam
Ohio University
AAUW
Girl Scouts
Judith Ann Graffius
Otterbein
University of Ilinois
Sigma Xi
American Association of University Professors
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Botanical Society of America
American Microscopical Society
Grapefruit Rind Candy Recipe Teaches Crunchy Citrus Treat
A former Athenian now in Lisbon shares a method for crystallizing grapefruit rind as a citrusy candy. Peel empty half shells, parboil rind, simmer in sugar syrup until transparent, dry on wax paper, then store for holidays. Keep a sample using one grapefruit half to test.
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Lisbon
Heloise hints turn on blanket warm bed and diaper care
Electric blankets warm sheets before bed and even pajamas and small sleepers can benefit by being warmed between sheets. Mothers can warm diapers on the blanket or heating pad for a dry, warm change at night. Also suggests tucking warm items under a hair dryer for quick warm-ups.
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Heloise
Entertaining in Basements and Family Pictures Sparks Letters
A Dear Abby column explores awkward hosting habits with basements used for gatherings and damp spaces. Readers Joan Ruthie Hurt and Fifteen share family picture concerns and teen romance dilemmas. Abby advises on manners and relationships. A tip notes drying an oven by keeping the door slightly open to reduce moisture and improve heat.
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Abby
Club Notices Report December Holiday Events Across Local Groups
Beta Sigma Phi Kappa Rho met at Mrs. Vance Harris for a session and program by Carrie Ator and Joan Granfalin on wigs and hairpieces. Christmas party and gift exchange slated for Dec 19 at Mrs. Calvin Whiteside’s home. Current Events Club held at Mrs. Mary Dillon’s for its Christmas party with sister Margaret Gamwell. Thursday Neighbors Club elected officers Olive Barrett president Annabelle Cooley vice president Helen Ennis treasurer. Sue Mitchell’s birthday noted and new member Bertha Green welcomed. Airline Women’s Fellowship met at Mrs. Harry Ross’s home with devotions and a Christmas program. gift exchange and social hour. January meeting to be at the church with Mrs. Freida Hawk hostess.
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Beta Sigma Phi
Kappa Rho
Vance Harris
Carrie Ator
Joan Granfalin
Harris
Calvin Whiteside
E. State St
Current Events Club
Mary Dillon
Neighbors Club
Judy Rich
Olive Barrett
Annabelle Cooley
Helen Ennis
Sue Mitchell
Bertha Green
Airline Women’s Fellowship
Harry Ross
Albany
Grace Coen
Helen White
Freida Hawk
Woman Prefers Crop Dusting Over Office Work
Dawne Gullard, 28, left an office job to become a crop sprayer near Grand Forks North Dakota. She flies a Piper Pawnee before dawn mixing chemicals to protect crops, earning nearly twice her former secretarial pay and logging over 3,500 flight hours. Her brother Allen Larson works similarly in Minot, North Dakota.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Dawne Gullard
Allen Larson
Minot
N. C
Bailey birth announced at Bucyrus City Hospital
Mr and Mrs Larry H Bailey of Carroll Road Bucyrus announce the November 21 birth of a son Russell Lee at Bucyrus City Hospital. They also have a daughter Tracy. Grandparents are Leslie H and Grace Bailey Athens and Hollie Hudnven Athens. Great grandparents are Grace Bailey Albany Arch Brooks Athens.
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Larry H. Bailey
Carroll Rd
Bucyrus
Russell Lee
Bucyrus City Hospital
Tracy
Leslie H. Bailey
Athens
Hollie Hudnvn
Grace Bailey
Albany
Arch Brooks
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