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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1960

Page

6

Christmas Guests and Holiday Travel Among Local Residents

A list of local residents hosting or visiting relatives for Christmas includes Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jones with daughters Joanna and Susan, en route to Marietta. Commander Dred Walker Poole and family visiting from Long Island. Miss Kay Murphy of Miami returning from Chile. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Dean of Washington with relatives. Mr. Harry Hess visiting family in Athens. the Algeo family hosting in Elmwood Place before Los Angeles winter plans. and the Gardner Shoemaker family gathering in Mansfield for the holidays.

John V. Webb Elmer Jones Columbus Rd Webb the Messenger School of Journalism University of Florida Gainesville Webbs Joanna Susan Marietta Athens Thomas F. Jones Columbus Road Navy Jacksonville Fla Dred Walker Poole Point Washington Long Island N. Y Poole John Murphy Maple St US Naval Training Device Center Sands Point L. I Murphys Kay Murphy Miami South America Chile Miss Murphy Ohio University Russell Dean Washington, D. C Dean Blanche Dean N. Congress St Sadie Kelley Los Angeles Franklin Dean N. High St John S. Algeo Elmwood Pl Jack Algeo Chagrin Falls Kimberly Michael Algeo Chagrin Valley Country Club

Makeup tips to brighten the holiday season

Holiday beauty advice from JOAN O'SULLIVAN covers erasing under-eye lines with a makeup stick, choosing shade harmonies, and blending foundations with creams. It suggests a tube liquid formula in three shades, pairing rouge with lipstick and nail polish, and adding a glossy lip finish for festive glamour.

New Marshfield OES Installs Officers in Christmas Meeting

Adrian Andrews and Shelby Collins named worthy matron and patron of the New Marshfield chapter of the Eastern Star. Dorothy Terrill officiated with Ruth Crumrine assisting. Numerous district figures and chapter members attended as decorations honored the Christmas season. An January Obligation Night is planned.

New Marshfield Order of Eastern Star Dorothy Terrill Ruth Crumrine Faye Winger Grace Nannemaker Margaret Russell Ann Gibbs Marguerite Gooding Bernard Spaulding Sentinel Wanda Rose Mary Keffer Lester Scott Elsie Stephenson Nora Frank Eastern Star Emma Clatworthy Ohio Bee Spaulding Quebec Grand Chapter Ardis Macomber Texas Russell Bailey Grand Lodge of District 25 Vida Carson Barbara Gebhart New Marshfield Masonic Hall S. E. Murphy McArthur McArthur Zaleski Athens Amesville Harrisonville Nelsonville Marietta Albany Guysville Glouster McConnelsville Middleport

Bryson elected secretary of Ohio County School Superintendents

McArthur bio notes David M. Bryson of Hamden Vinton County chosen secretary of the Ohio County School Superintendents Association at the group meeting during the Ohio Education Association convention in Columbus. Vinton County delegates included Mrs Mildren Graves of Allensville and Mrs Ferne Felton of McArthur.

Vinton Countian Ohio Education Association Columbus Vinton County OFA Mildren Graves Allensville Ferne Felton McArthur

Cleaning waxed furniture and floors with soap suds

The article advises washing waxed wood with thick soap or detergent suds and rinsing. Keep water to a minimum so the suds lift dirt without stripping the hard wax finish.

Progressive Literary Club Holiday Party Notes

Mrs. Norman Engh hosted the Progressive Literary Club Christmas gathering at 96 Morris Ave. President Mrs. William Stewart led a business session with a roll call of Christmas stories songs and poems. Engh played organ as members forgo gifts to fill a food basket provide a cash gift for veterans at Chillicothe hospital and donate to Athens State Hospital patients. The hostess served dessert to 17 members and a guest.

Norman Engh Progressive Literary Club Morris Ave William Stewart

Man Fined After Deer Theft Case In Vinton County

Charles Hibner of Wapakoneta pled guilty to stealing a deer killed and tagged by Mitchell LeMaster on the Charles Pettibone farm in Jackson Township. He paid 15 plus costs totaling 44.85 after a roadblock caught him near Route 56. Sheriff’s roadblock and a r ecovery followed. Three other hunters faced fines for Lake Hope State Park hunting. Gene Wintough was fined for hunting without a 1960 license.

McArthur Charles Hibner Wapakoneta Vinton County Hibner G. E. Sharp Mitchell LeMaster Circleville Charles Pettibone Jackson London LeMaster Harold Steele Sharp Richard Schuermann Thomas Giebell Hillards Gary Doran Westerville Lake Hope State Park Gene Wintough

Deer Shot From Parked Jeep Triggers Outing Tale

In Vinton County Ray Reubenberry of Cincinnati Post hunting party on Page Ridge fires from a parked jeep after waking to shots. He shoots a 78 pound doe and tags it before his return trip, but his car is struck by another vehicle on Route 683 near Hamden.

McArthur Vinton County Ray Reubenberry Cincinnati Post Hamden Cincinnati Otto Depue Henry Ernest Zinn Jess Junior McManus Page Ridge

Vinton County Bank Interior Decorated for Christmas

McARTHUR The interior of the Vinton County National Bank has been redecorated with repainting and new full window length drapes. Christmas decorations including a tree were set up by Mrs Belle S Jenkins the bank’s vice president.

Latin Initials and Rosebuds Adorn Towels

White terry towels feature Latin initials and rosebuds as appliqué for elegant decor. No special laundering care is required.

Christmas Rites At Presbyterian Church Service

Morning worship at First Presbyterian Church features a Christmas sermon by Rev. Roger M. Rice Jr. The service is a family observance replacing Sunday School at 11 a.m. The article notes the first U.S. patent ever issued related to improving an ingredient of soap.

First Presbyterian Church Roger M. Rice Jr United States

Births Reported for Two Families in Athens Area

Mr and Mrs David Algeo of Washington PA announce the birth of David Edward Algeo Jr on December 9. The couple has daughters Janet Lynn and Laura Jean. Grandparents are Edward Algeo and J F Boettner. Mr and Mrs Jack Wilson of The Plains announce the birth of Rebecca Ann on December 19 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Herbert Wilson and Fred Rowland along with great grandparents Ed Wilson and two Athens residents.

Edward Algeo S. Hillcrest Road Washington, Pa David Algeo David Edward Algeo JR David Edward Jr Janet Lynn Laura Jean S. Hillcrest Rd Athens J. F. Boettnar Cleveland Jack Wilson the Plains Rebecca Ann Sheltering Arms Hospital Herbert Wilson Fred Rowland Ed Wilson Plains A. L. Snedden Bertha Rowland

Albany FHA Sees Christmas Customs From Distant Lands

The Albany Future Homemakers of America held a December meeting at Albany High School with decor of colored lights and greens. Malayan exchange student Ean Cho Tan spoke on native customs. Mildred Martin led the session. Sue Love read a Christmas story as gifts circulated.

Albany Future Homemakers of America Albany High School Sharon van

Athens Fire Wardens Auxiliary Holds December Party

Mrs. Harland Hanson hosts the Athens Fire Wardens Auxiliary December party with a business session reading a Sheltering Arms Hospital Guild communication. New officers were elected. action on the hospital project is postponed to the January meeting. The next gathering is January 11 at Mrs. Collins’ home. Christ Lutheran Church plans a Nativity presentation during Christmas Eve Vespers at Galbreath Memorial Chapel.

Athens Christ Lutheran Church Galbreath Memorial Chapel Austin F. Shell

Yuletide Decorations Topic Of Talk At Albany Garden Club

Mrs. George Bean hosted the Albany Garden Club Christmas meeting with a talk by Mr. L. H. Chase on origins of Christmas customs and decorations. Members planned holiday treats for the Albany Rest Home and table arrangements for Athens State Hospital. Gifts were exchanged. Mrs. Chase to host January meeting with Mrs. Wingett as program chair. Also notes on raincape fashion and splashy cotton flannel pajamas.

George Bean Albany Garden Club L. H. Chase Frank Radcliffe Merrill Chase Ben Dorsey Jessie C. Tewksbury Albany Rest Home Athens State Hospital Guy Wingett Chase Bean C. E. Stout

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Harry Hess John A. Hess Grosvenor St Warren-Teed Drug Co Margaret Ann St. Joseph's Academy Richard B. Gardner Richard Leslie Jeanne Mansfield Holida Glame Joan O'Sullivan Winnie Adrian Andrews Shelby Collins Grace Dinsmoor Iris Hartman Dorothy Beverage Neil Gilham Gertrude Kyle Wilma Williams Freda Kennard Adah Lena Clark Ruth Mattie Gabriel Esther Thorabelle Enlow Martha Olive Baughman Electa Pearl Beverage Mary Lou Barber Shelby Collins Nell Gilham Bryson Santa Whitman the McKee Drugs, Inc Fred Killan Prescription Store of Athens' Security Bank Building Mae Ents Vinton County Bank Rock of Ages Keller & Weltner Monument CO John N. Eberst W. Hunter Logan Presbyterian Paki CS Tri Oe Rebecca Ann Wilson Brown Scott Willock James Culp Delores McInturf Mrs. Carpenter Afwa President Firm Foundation Laurence Bean B. A. Russell Mrs. Chase Wingett Milady Main & Market St Logan, Ohio Schine Athena Theatre Claude & Blanche Steppe Steppe’s Beauticians, Inc Steppe’s Beauty Salons S. Court St W. Columbus St
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