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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1958

Page

5

OU Seniors Compare Foreign School Systems at PTA

Two Ohio University seniors Greta Young and Phy lis Hunter spoke at the East Side Elementary PTA meeting about Panama and Mexico City education. They described six year primary and secondary schooling in Panama, compulsory education to age 15, and early career choices, plus Mexico’s similar structure and prep tracks.

PTA Panama Mexico Greta Young Phylis Hunter Ohio University East Side Miss Young America Miss Hunter Mexico City United States U. S U_ S Dayton Kern

Perry Stover Wedding Set For February

Mr and Mrs Marion Perry of Carpenter Route 1 announce the engagement of their daughter Sandra to Elmer Stover son of Mr and Mrs Charles Boyd Stover of Stewart Route 1 The wedding is set for seven thirty oclock at the Perry home February 23 The bride elect is a student at Zaleski High School The groom is a 1952 Rome Canaan High School graduate now stationed at Fort Knox Kentucky with the U S Army.

Marion Perry Carpenter Route 1 Sandra Elmer Stover Charles Boyd Stover Stewart Route 1 Perry Zaleski High School Rome-Canaan High School Fort Knox U.S. Army

Calendar items for community groups and sales event

Calendar listings include Summitt Grange program by Girl Scouts with cherry pie at 8 p m Albany Grange sewing contest entry cards due to Mrs Clara Poston and cherry pie or sandwiches provided Rummage sale by American Legion Aux 8 a m to 12 noon at the Legion Home on W Union St Pallas Club meeting at 2 30 p m at Mrs M E Twiss home 261 E State St with tentative schedules for next year and dues payable

Summitt Grange Albany Grange Clara Poston The American Legion Aux Legion Home W. Union St

Ask Hairdresser To Help You With Hair Problems

A woman with mixed curl and straight hair faces issues like one side curling in cold weather and back hair sticking out. Expert cutting and a very soft permanent are recommended, along with brushing and regular pin curling to train the hair. Ask your hairdresser to demonstrate pin curling techniques.

Study Circle Luncheon Held at OU Center

The Higley Study Circle held its annual luncheon at the Ohio University Center on Wednesday. Special guest Mrs. O U Terrill Chi Omega house mother and former Circle member attended. Mrs A T Volwiler presided. roll call highlighted past year events and two guessing contests were held with Mrs Volwiler winning.

Ohio University Center Higley Study Circle O. U. Terrill Chi Omega House A. T. Volwiler

Birth announcements for David Ray Williams and George Robert Carper

Dr and Mrs Paul E Williams of Hobart Ind announce the birth of a nine pound son, David Ray, on February 19. Grandparents are W Leo Williams and P C Ray. Mr and Mrs George Carper of Shade Rt 1 announce the birth of a son, George Robert, on February 18 at Sheltering Arms Hospital.

David Ray Williams Paul E. Williams Hobart Ind David Ray Jane Ann W. Leo Williams Athens P. C. Ray Mr. Ray Huntington, W. Va Phreys Melbourne Victoria Australia Lowell Carper Pomeroy, Rt. 1 Bates Carper Pomeroy George Robert Carper George Carper Shade Rt. 1 George Robert Sheltering Arms Hospital Robert Hum

Music Club Reminder for Athens Members

An Athens Music Club reminder notes annual guest night on Monday in the 1804 Room at the OU Center. Members with plan changes should telephone regrets to 31852 or 22314 or 20621 immediately.

Athens Music Club

Alpha Gamma Delta Honors Senior Girl at Reunion Dinner

Alpha Gamma Delta Chapter will award a senior girl at its international reunion dinner on April 13. The decision was made Tuesday at the chapter house with Mrs. H. C. Musser presiding. Arrangements are led by Mrs. Herman Ellis Mrs. O. G. Houck and Mrs. J. W. Stewart.

Alpha Gamma Delta Chapter H. C. Musser Presi Herman Ellis O. G. Houck J. W. Stewart Ralph Camp Gomer Jones Guy Gardner J. D. Haskins C. R. Walker G. E. White T. E. Gibson

Pallas Club Luncheon Celebrates Anniversary At OU Center

The Pallas Club met at the OU Center for an anniversary luncheon recalling memories both humorous and serious. Members shared prized books, including an old scrapbook, and discussed next year’s officers and 1958 59 programs led by Mrs. Charles Matthews and Mrs. A C Lafalette.

Pallas Club OU Center Blanche Long William Penn Irene Elliott Charles Matthews A. C. LaFollette Julia Cable F. H. Krecker J. H. Weisenbach M. E. Twiss

Newcomers Club Demonstration Set at Ohio Firm

The University Newcomers Club will host a demonstration on Entertaining Ideas by Miss Betty Newton next Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Ohio Fuel Gas Co 18 W State St Tickets for the Fashion Show on March 12 at Foster's University Shop will be sold that evening The event is sponsored by the Newcomers and Faculty Wives Club Members are reminded the meeting date has changed from the previous announcement

University Newcomers Club Betty Newton Ohio Fuel Gas Co W. State St Foster's University Shop Faculty Wives Club

Good Manners Mark of Distinction

A brief note on social etiquette. It argues that admitting forgetfulness over an acquaintance’s name is preferable to omitting a needed introduction. It cautions that failing to introduce signals poor social graces and a weak memory.

Ceremony Unites Columbus Couple at Quiet Home Ceremony

Miss Dixie Hunter of Columbus wed Adam Slaughter in a single-ring ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday at the home of Rev. and Mrs. E. L. Miller in The Plains. The couple will live in Columbus. the bride wore a navy blue street length dress.

E. L. Miller the Plains Dixie Hunter Columbus Adam Slaughter James Slaughter Portland

Flight into fantasy and space bravado in Cold War satire

The piece jests at Kremlin rocket hopes to reach the moon while mocking American sci fi heroes Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon as already having traveled there. It riffs on space control, reading habits, and satirical ideas like a newspaper printed with invisible ink for readers.

Kremlin Buck Rogers Flash Gordon

Hobson Study Circle Annual Dinner Highlights Patriotic Gowns

Hobson Study Circle hosted its annual dinner last Tuesday at the Cottage Tea House with gowns recalling colonial attire and a February patriotic theme. Guest speaker Mrs. Margaret Sherow, director of the Beacon School for Retarded Children, spoke on the school’s origin and operations. A discussion followed. The next meeting is March 4 at the Cottage Tea House hosted by Mrs. H. A. Elkins.

Hobson Study Circle Cottage Tea House Margaret Sherow Beacon School For Sherow H. A. Elkins

Pallas Club to Hear Miss Marion Mair on Social Change

Miss Marion Mair will speak on Social Change and Our Aging Population at the Pallas Club meeting Saturday. Hostess Mrs. M. E. Twiss will welcome attendees at 261 East State Street for a 2 30 p m start. Dues collection and tentative next year schedules are planned.

Marion Mair Pallas Club M. E. Twiss E. State St

Peanut Cheese Loaf with Rice for Lent Dinner

Crunchy peanut based loaf combines cheese and rice for a easy Lenten meal. Ingredients include ground salted peanuts cheese rice crumbs egg milk pimento onion salt Worcestershire and lemon juice. bake as a single loaf or in portions for a crowd.

Nutritious One Dish Meals With Peanut Butter Variations

A collection of chicken phrases and recipes for hearty breakfast and lunch dishes. Includes Fluffy Peanut Butter Scramble served on hot buttered toast, instructions for making two sizes of loaf pans, and variations with chives and green onions.

Low Prices Planned For Turkey Beef and Fish

Winter weather and Florida freezes slowed farm to market shipments. Distribution problems hit households with higher prices for vegetables and fresh fish. Stores plan turkey features and discounted roasts while Lent specials include cod halibut and swordfish steaks and fillets.

Turkey Florida Associated Press

Doren Re‑elected National Academy President

New York poet and writer Mark Van Doren has been reelected president of the National Academy of Arts and Letters. The announcement confirms his continued leadership of the arts organization.

New York Mark van Doren National Academy of Arts and Letters

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