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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1960

Page

6

Miss Joan Bush Honored At Valentine Luncheon

Miss Joan Bush was honored at a Valentine luncheon Friday at the Ohio University Center. The event recognized her upcoming marriage in March. Hostesses were Mrs. Francis Fuller and Mrs. Frank Nolan. numerous invited guests attended from Ohio and Newark.

Joan Bush Valentine Ohio University Center Francis Fuller Frank Nolan Gordon Bush Jennie Rae Bush Karen Waldren Harold Raedecker Dave Reeder Roy Hoskins Fred Beasley Robert Mathews

Girl Scouts Elect New Officers at Rufus Putnam School

Intermediate Girl Scout Troop 142 of Rufus Putnam School elected officers at a recent meeting. Barbara Lockard is president Anne Wickham vice president Christie Clifford secretary Julie Driesback treasurer Sally Smith second class rank requirement chairman Beth Hosington refreshments and housekeeping chairman and Sarah Brandes games and special entertainment chairman. The group baked cookies and held a farewell for Martha Gustavson who will be in Europe for several months. Plans were made for the Juliette Low Tea on Feb 20 and Girl Scout Week activities. Completion of second rank requirements was discussed. Christie Clifford and Barbara Lockard taught a new game learned at the Juliette Low representatives meeting with neighborhood chairman Mrs Emerson Sherow.

Rufus Putnam School Barbara Lockard Anne Wickham Christy Clifford Julie Driesback Sally Smith Beth Hosington Sarah Brandes Martha Gustavson Europe Juliette Low Emerson Sherow

Easy to Pack Styles Highlight Ohio University Show

The jet away fashion show at Ohio University Center featured boxy jackets and light weight suits. Delta Airlines and Pan-Hellenic Association sponsored the event, with sorority girls modeling two piece dresses and tailored outfits.

Ohio University Center Automobile Club of Southeastern Ohio Delta Airlines Pan-Hellenic Association Fran Wheeler

Pallas Club Celebrates 65th Anniversary Luncheon

The Pallas Club the oldest literary group in Athens marked its 65th anniversary with an anniversary luncheon at the Ohio University Center. Members present included Mrs Edward E Algeo Mrs A C Anderson Miss Julia Cable Miss Mildred Chatter and others. The event featured greetings from president Mrs E P Lynn and a program by Omega Chapter Kappa Delta Pi.

Omega Chapter Kappa Delta Pi OU Center

Stamp Club Organizes First Meeting at University Library

The University Library’s Stamp Collectors Club invites children from second to eighth grade to a first meeting Wednesday at 4 p m in the children’s room. Members will trade foreign cancelled stamps and duplicates using a large world map with a star marking represented countries. Signed members include Richard Glover John Kennedy Jim Elder Curley Kendall Mike Shell Nicholas Park Thomas Park Bruce Tom Ty Porter Carolyn Campbell Rex Ballinger Betty Carpenter Mike Adams Bruce Aukland David Brown Susan Selleck Joyce Smith Brenda Phillips Lee Phillips Eric Noble Scott Noble Bob Stewart La Beth Klaus Shirley Jean Miller Pamela Mayles Barbara Lockard Burt Held Johnny James Larry Simpson George Lederer Bill Sarchet Larry Hunter Steve Butterworth and Steve Hanna.

Library Stamp Collectors’ Club University Library Richard Glover John Kennedy Jim Elder Curley Kendall Mike Shell Nicholas Park Thomas Park Bruce Tom Ty Porter Carolyn Campbell Rex Ballinger Betty Carpenter Mike Adams Bruce Aukland David Brown Susan Selleck Joyce Smith Brenda Phillips Lee Phillips Eric Noble Scott Noble Bob Stewart la Beth Klaus Shirley Jean Miller Pamela Mayles Barbara Lockard Burt Held Johnny James Larry Simpson George Lederer Bill Sarchet Larry Hunter Steve Butterworth Steve Hanna

Athens WCTU outlines Frances Willard life at meeting

Miss Mary Ward presented an outline of Frances E. Willard work, noting her role in founding the W C T U and her statue in Washington D C. Musical entertainment followed and devotions themed The Syrophoenician. Clothing donations and stamps requested by Mrs Neva Cross. Announcement of S T L meeting in Columbus.

Frances E. Willard Athens Women's Christian Temperance Union Methodist Church Mary Ward Miss Willard W.C.T.U Statuary Hall Washington, D. C Neva Cross Flower Missions and Relief Columbus Chittenden Hotel Bessie Strong

Furniture Reveals Way Family Lives

A 1960 guide from the Home Furnishings Industry Committee urges families to analyze their homes room by room. It stresses evaluating appearance comfort storage and whether each person has the appropriate pieces to reflect living standards and identify what should be replaced or bought new.

Home Furnishings Industry Committee

Maecenas Literary Club Keeps Officers for Coming Year

The Maecenas Literary Club met at Mrs. Vida Carpenter’s home with the nominating committee choosing to retain officers: Vida Carpenter president Herman Douglas vice president Charles Weber recording secretary Anson Black corresponding secretary Ray Smith publicity correspondent and George Ford historian. Twelve members and a guest attended.

Maecenas Literary Club Vida Carpenter Herman Douglas Charles Weber Anson Black Ray Smith George Ford B. Rosser

Calendar Of Events In Athens Monday And Tuesday Listings

Community groups schedule meetings and activities across Athens including Shrinettes Garden Club Emblem Club and PTA events. Highlights include guest speaker Professor A H Blickle at the Shrinettes and Founders Day programs at several PTAs with social and refreshment details.

Athens Shrinettes Losna D. K. Seward E. State St Athens Garden Club Robert Main A. H. Blickle Athens Emblem Club Elks Club Hobson Study Circle OU Center Marion P.T.O Circle 3 WSCS Central Avenue Methodist Church Ralph Straw Washington St CCL Charles Beamer East Side Pta the Plains Pta J. B. Heidler

Needlework Pattern 572 for Jiffy-Wrap Halter

Varied flowers brighten a jiffy-wrap halter for shorts and skirts. Includes pattern pieces and embroidery transfer for misses sizes 10-12 14-16 18-20 with directions. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents for first class mail to Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept. New York NY.

Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y

Sew-simple teenage Princess dress pattern 4632

Teener friendly half size pattern 4632 prints for teenage sizes 10 12 14 16. Size 12 dress uses 42 yards 39 inch fabric plus contrasting collar and buttons. Printed directions on pattern parts. Send fifty cents plus ten cents for ing to Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Dept. 243 West 17th St New NAME ADDRESS with zone size and style number.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

Committees Announced By Amesville Grange In 1960

The February Amesville Grange meeting chaired by Master Howard Starlin announced the 1960 community service projects and the committees responsible. Mental Health includes Tommy Bricher Mary Woolley Mary Cunningham and Fred Vernon. Watershed Development features Robert Dishong Charles Kuhns Glen Potter and Douglas Hensley. U S 50A Safety Hazard lists Lucy Felton Gale Brawley Betty Christmann and Lowell Christmann. Relocating US 50A on Diving Ridge and Raising US 50A out of high water involve George D King Luther Smith James Dille and Ralph Frash. The program featured group singing a Grange quiz and a humorous reading My Income Tax by Homer Linscott.

Amesville

Mrs. Scott Hosts February Airline Christian Fellowship Meeting

Mrs. Scott hosts the Airline Christian Fellowship meeting at her home with nine members present. President Mrs. Austin Hawk presided while Mrs. Harold Hayhurst led devotions and Mrs. Harry Love presented readings and poems. Contest winner and hostess prize went to Mrs. Lester Scott. Dessert highlighted the Valentine theme for members and five guests. Mrs. Mark Clark is slated to host in March.

Airline Christian Fellowship Sam Scott Austin Hawk Harold Hayhurst Harry Love Lester Scott Scott Mark Clark

Mrs Barker Hosts WSCS Meeting at Union Church

The WSCS of Union Methodist Church met February 11 at Mrs R R Barker's home. President C L Beaty led. Earl Bolin gave devotionals and meditation. Members discussed City Missions program, heard letters on a city settlement house, and voted to buy Sallman's Head of Christ for the sanctuary.

WSCS Union Methodist Church R. R. Barker C. L. Beaty Earl Bolin City Missions Nancy Pierce Erma Wagoner Barbara Hartley Wilma Romine Hazel Oxley Pierce Sallman’s Head of Christ

There's Charm in Christianity Too

A group of ministers' wives meet at Mrs. John H. Boyle's home five nights a week to learn charm and ladylike modern manners. Mrs. Boyle cites biblical basis for moderation while teaching stylish grooming and poised crossing of legs. A student recalls her husband not noticing the new look, underscoring shared tensions between charm and faith.

John H. Boyle Mrs. Boyle Ann Farmer Boyle

Troop 136 Investiture at St Pauls School Honors Year Pin Bearers

Brownie Troop 136 at St Pauls School held an investiture ceremony. Patty Hall Delia Gloeckner and Mary Strekal received year pins. Pin recipients include Peggy Biggs Amelia Lowe Linda Baker Lois Kane Cindy Hil ko Lynn Kessler and Jane Mulligan. Troop mothers are Mrs Douglas Hall Mrs Michael Hilko Mrs Raymond Strekal and Mrs William Biggs. Miss Candy Glatz and Miss Lora Ross are troop leaders.

St. Pauls School Patty Hall Delia Gloeckner Mary Strekal Peggy Biggs Amelia Lowe Linda Baker Lois Kane Cindy Hilko Lynn Kessler Jane Mulligan Douglas Hall Michael Hilko Raymond Strekal William Biggs Candy Glatz Lora Ross

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