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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1961

Page

7

Spring time stitchery pattern for home crafts

A pattern offer inviting readers to stitch tulips pansies and roses with four motifs sized 11 by 8 inches. The ad promotes Pattern 775 and notes mail price thirty five cents plus ten cents for 1st class postage. It directs to Laur Wheeler in Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept and mentions a 1962 Needlecraft Catalog with many designs and free patterns.

Laur Wheeler Care of Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept P. O Chelsea Station New York N. Y

Congo Women Embrace Western Roles in Turbulent Congo

In Leopoldville Congolese women shift from domestic roles to public life amid turmoil. Ministers wives escort the women into official functions while night club hostesses and village women adopt Western dress and bras. Education for women expands with new nursing and law programs though traditional views persist.

The Congo Peter Grose Leopoldville Hortense Kasavubu Antoinette Mobutu Julienne Adoula Sacre-Coeur U.S Levanium University Leopoldville College of Law and Civil Administration

Mrs Davies Hosts Albany Garden Club Christmas Meeting

Mrs Ralph Davies hosted the Albany Community Garden Club Christmas meeting with Mrs Guy Wingett as president leading business. Program on The Christmas Rose was given by Mrs A T Stuart. Mrs C E Stout read a Christmas poem. members shared favorite decorations. Guests included Mrs H H Carbaugh Frank Pugh Don Chesser Ben Dorsey Ralph Davies and Sharon Williams. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Miss Williams. Also included are two old fashion tea recipes.

Ralph Davies Albany Community Garden Club Guy Wingett A. T. Stuart C. E. Stout L. H. Chase Michigan Jack Miner Ohio Ben Dorsey Caas H. H. Carbaugh Frank Pugh Don Chesser Sharon Williams Miss Williams

Athens alums invite Beta Theta Pi friends to open house

Athens alumni invite Beta Theta Pi members and friends to an open house tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at the new chapter house located at 23 South Congress Street.

Athens Beta Theta Pi S. Congress St

Selleck Family Turns Music Into A Full Household

Marilyn Norris Dicks profiles the Selleck family from Athens Ohio where mother a music major and father a band member nurture nine to twenty year old children into diverse talents. Nancy Sue Ronald Marcia practice sessions echo through the house as the clan pursues piano violin trumpet flute and more. Ronald leads school ensembles and even teaches a Christmas computer to compose while Marcia contemplates music as a career and marriage for the future.

Sellecks Nancy Sue Ronald Marcia Mr. Selleck Mrs. Selleck Athens High School Ohio University Federation of Music Clubs

Collection Of Beauty Tidbits Sparks Wisdom And Laughter

A charming collage of grooming and charm tips offers humorous and practical insights. Highlights include clothing influence on success, hair trivia, calorie based menus to curb indulgence, handbag anecdotes, color preferences in partners, and tips for commanding an audience through silence.

Dallas Texas Helena Rubinstein Edward J. Hegarty

Lacy Nut Wafers for New Year Nibblers

Festive lacy wafers for guests with New Year’s Eve nibblers. Recipe notes say to test a wafer first, bake at 325 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, and remove with a wide spatula once set. Make about two dozen wafers from flour, Brazil nuts, dark brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter.

Grange Club Holds Christmas Party in Home of Members

Carrie Hall Club of the Albany Grange held its annual Christmas party at the Dale Scott residence with 26 members and guests. Vice president Helen Nelson led the meeting and Mrs. Pearl Ator presented the program. Ruth Carbaugh, Clara Poston and guest Mrs. Randall of Athens Grange attended as gifts were exchanged. January's meeting will be at the Grange Hall with Helen Nelson hosting and Genevieve Grinstead leading the program.

Carrie Hall Club Albany Grange Dale Scott Helen Nelson Pearl Ator Ruth Carbaugh Clara Poston Randall Athens Grange Grange Hall Genevieve Grinstead Ronnie Scott

Birthdays Observed by Albany Grange Members

The Albany Grange observed the birthdays of 13 members at their quarterly birthday supper. Mrs. Albert Kierns baked and decorated a tiered cake in Christmas colors. Winifred Hooper presided, Marguerite Scott presented readings, a Nativity pageant by the Juvenile Grange featured Helen Scott, and the gathering included carols gifts and a Santa visit for the children.

Albany Grange Albert Kierns Winifred Hooper Marguerite Scott Hooper Ruth Carbaugh Helen Scott Santa Claus

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