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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1957

Page

5

New Year Gala Parties Planned by Legion and Athens Club

K. T. Crossen Post American Legion hosts a New Year Eve party at the Legion Home from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m with music by the Jive Five of Marietta led by Charles Gilkey. The Athens Country Club hosts a second gala starting at 10 p.m with dance music by The Ohioans for members and guests.

K. T. Crossen Post American Legion Legion Jive Five Marietta Charles Gilkey Athens Coun

Ames Bern Christmas Program Highlights Local Talent

The Ames-Bern Music Department staged a Christmas program under the sponsorship of the Music Dept with the Girls and Boys Glee Clubs, ensembles, and a pantomime The Old Old Story. Laurence Zimmerman Jr and family announce his birth December 15 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Holiday guests visited the Barker family in Athens. Carolyn Marquis Nancy Parish and others performed with solos by Joe and Danny Kasler.

Athens Co Ames-Bern Music Dept Laurence Zimmerman, JR Laurence Zimmerman Athens Rt. 2 Laurence Richard, Jr Sheltering Arms Hospital Fred Heavener Rt. 3 John Zimmerman Stewart Charles D. McAfee Girls’ Glee Club Carolyn Marquis Joe Kasler Danny Kasler Boys’ Glee Club Nancy Parish Louise Linscott Miss Linscott Fannie Matteson Virginia Eddy Hattie Inman Freda Vandeveer Mary Herron Judy Antle Marilyn Linscott Arthur Smith Lynn Naroske

Dismantling Tree Calls For Organization

After Christmas the article urges advance planning to reduce post holiday chaos in 1958. It suggests methodical unsetup cleaning of ornaments, washing and drying each piece, wrapping in tissue, and stacking in boxes by order for easy redecorating next year.

Athens Christmas Guests Entertain Across Town

Miss Dorothy Ann Robinson of Athens Route 3 was a guest at a Chilmas Day dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Daugherty Athens Route 2. Weekend visitors at the Gilberts Athens Route 5 were Mrs. Gilbert’s brother and wife Charles Gille of Columbus and Marilyn Altman, a former Ohio University student. Other guests include the Merz family from Carbondale Indiana with Judy Jeannie and Jimmy visiting 300 E. State St. before returning Thursday. Nearby, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Pillars of Lake Orion Michigan spent holidays with Ruth Stratton Utah Place. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Gross returned after Christmas with Fred E. Gross of Crooksville. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hoskinson and sons Don and Ralph, with other relatives in Columbus and St. Petersburg Florida, celebrated the holidays. Roberta S. Burson, Messenger women's page editor, returned from Ft. Lauderdale Florida after several days with Mollie Jackson and Fred Rowland family and relatives of Miss Jackson. Burson visited cousins Mrs. Harold Snider and Mrs. Harold Quigley in Wyandotte Michigan.

Dorothy Ann Robinson Athens A. E. Daugherty Jack Gilburt Gilbert Charles Gille Cyumbus Gille Ohio University Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Marilyn Altman Norman Dean State St Robert Merz Judy Jeannie Jimmy Carbondale Joyce Dean Merz C. W. Gross Fred E. Gross Crooksville Herbert Hoskinson Morris Ave Don Hoskinson Bethel Rd Columbus Ralph Hoskinson St. Petersburg Florida Ft. Lauderdale Fla Roberta S. Burson Messenger Mollie Jackson Fred Rowland Los Angeles Calif Rowlands Miss Jackson Burson Harold Snider New Lexington Harold Quigley Wyandotte, Michigan

Interior Decorating Seen as Art Science and Business

Washington report cites Gladys Miller, New York designer and National Housing Center consultant, urging housewives to hire professionals for interior work. She compares decor to an orchestra, notes psychology and family needs, and advises ongoing study and occasional client guidance. A doll fashion piece from Lincoln, Nebraska, earned a $50 National Dressing Institute bond in a New York display tied to the March of Dimes.

Gladys Miller New York National Housing Center Miss Miller Washington Ruby Richardson Lincoln Neb Richardson National Dressing Institute March of Dimes

Unusual Gift Stuns Church Congregation

A church received a large peculiar gift wrapped package that sparked much guessing about its contents. The item turned out to be a dressed pig that had been butchered and prepared by Ray Shafer.

Ray Shafer A. E. Beckwith Beckwith Church of the Nazarene

Resolved: To Eat Less and Change Habits for the New Year

The New Year inspires dieters and rest reformers as American women pursue diet changes to shed holiday pounds and adopt regular bedtimes. Reading before sleep can replace late habits, supporting goals of better figure, skin, and eyes through diet and rest.

Lessons in Bridge by Oswald Jacoby

In four hearts, if trumps do not break and clubs split four-one, a winning line exists. Start with North’s plan to win trump leads, then ruff and draw all trumps, then secure clubs and the ace of diamonds, aiming for 10 or 11 tricks depending on breaks. If both trumps and clubs break four-one, the hand cannot be made.

Bridge bidding puzzle for West overcall sequence

In a bridge scenario West opens two clubs, partner overcalls two hearts and East passes. With your hand eight to nine points and no strong interest in partner’s suit, what is the best bid now and how should you proceed in tomorrow’s discussion.

West East

AAUW Opens Talk by Ohio Univ President on Higher Education

Athens Branch of the American Association of University Women extends an invitation to residents to hear John C. Baker, president of Ohio University, discuss Higher Education. The talk is set for Thursday at 7 30 PM in Rufus Putnam auditorium with hosts Miss Dorothy Dickinson and Mrs. R H Marquis.

Ohio University John C. Baker Athens American Association of University Women Dr. Baker Rufus Putnam Dorothy Dickinson R. H. Marquis

Clean Scarf An Aid To Appearance

The article advises using a scarf to keep winter coat collars clean and makeup free. It recommends frequent scarf changes to avoid dingy, faded, or color-run scarves that clash with outfits. Wool jersey is highlighted as this winter’s top fashion for business wear and evening attire.

OU Faculty Member Has Article in Arts Magazine

Hazel Willis associate professor of design at Ohio University writes in School Arts about cut paper posters. She recommends two or more contrasting values for readable signs and outlines methods to shape letters, layout, and background for eye catching long lasting name plates and announcements.

Arts Magazine School Arts Magazine Hazel Willis O Io University Miss Willis

Brushing Hair A Boon To Beauty Health

Mature women often suffer hair problems from aging and poor care. The piece argues proper brushing, balanced diet, protein and vitamin intake, sufficient sleep, and consistent hair care yield thick, vibrant hair, strong nails, and clear skin.

Favorite fruits embroidery for kitchen towels pattern 774

Sauna Wheeler promotes fruit motifs for easy stitchery on towels. Pattern 774 transfers six motifs sized 4 2 x 6 inches with a 35 cent price plus 5 cents for first class mailing. Include name address zone and send to Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept.New York 11 NY. Also mentions Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book bonus patterns and book offer.

Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept P. O Old Chelsea Station New Anne Adams Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

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Ames-Bern Music Department Ralph Barker Raymond Dr Minnie Stalder Chauncey Harold Barker Sue Ann Barbara Lynn Lucy Barker Barker J. C. Pillars Lake Orion Mich Rtuth B. Stratton Utah Place Pillars Mrs. Stratton Alicia Hart NEA Jaynes Athens, Ohio S. Court Quick's Plains Church of the Nazarene Bridge Oswald Jacoby NORTH AKSIS Pas Bree Tomorro Aauw Group TAL Kasler's Dairy Ernie Laundries Ambassador Stimson By Sauna Wheeler By Perna Fedanes Dorothy Gray Logan
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