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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1959
Page
9
A feature extols cosmetic deception to enhance appearance and questions prudence of natural look. It argues cosmetics can create miracles and promote self confidence. The piece includes several birth announcements with names Teressa Ann Poston Tracey Nannette Myra Jane Vikki Lynn and lists grandparents great grandparents.
The Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce announced additional cast members for the show in Athens High School Auditorium on March 4 and 5. Jo Weissman and David Neutzling lead, joined by Gloria Thompson Lois Swartz Darlene Nichols Barbara Collett Sandra Munn and Marge Delargy with Kathleen McKinstry as a prima donna leading a chorus line. Proceeds benefit a city park.
Mrs Clair Jeffers chairman expresses appreciation to the women who helped with the Heart Fund event in Shade. Working with her were Mrs John L Jeffers Mrs Woodrow Wilson Mrs Frank Hooper Mrs Robert J Smith and Mrs Leonard Davies.
Athens Grange announced winners in baking and serving contests. Hester Collins won first in work apron while Beverly Collins led tea apron. Pearl Croz won brownie baking and Mrs Ralph Barker won women’s brownie. Alton Hope presented the agriculture program. Russell Bashore announced first and second degrees to be conferred March 5.
Zeta Alpha Chapter hosted a rush event Tuesday night with a card party. Hostess Mrs. Velma Rushing provided prizes to Sue Daft Bradley Smith and Stephanie Mydza. Rushees included Mary Charonis Judy Parker Stephanie Mydza and Sue Daft. Members present listed among others. A model meeting is planned for next Tuesday inviting all rushees.
Pattern 4614 prints a Misses' sheath design with a curving bodice bowed shoulders and a breezy summer look. Easy beginner project recommends pique chambray or no iron denim and requires five yards of 39 inch fabric size 16. mail fifty cents plus ten cents for each extra pattern to Anne Adams at The Athens Messenger Pattern Dept. 243 West 17th St New York NY.
Eleven members of the United Presbyterian Women Association met Tuesday at the Amesville Presbyterian Church. Mrs. John Veldhuizen led a Bible study. President Mrs. Harry Henry led the business session. Mrs. Sheridan and others presented a study on New Horizons for United Presbyterians in the USA. Plans for an Easter bake sale on March 28 and breakfast after the Community Sunrise Service on March 29 were discussed. Refreshments were served. Attending included Mrs. C. O. Gibson and others.
The Plains Garden Club met at Mrs. Ray Michael's home on February 25 to view Mrs. Elwood Daugherty's talk Planning and Preserving our Flowering Wild Shrubs. Members discussed conservation and displayed shrub names and seedling plans.
Twenty five members attended the Canaan Grange meeting last Tuesday with Floyd Dillinger as master in charge. Jo Ann Baker led the Lecturer program and a potluck supper honoring January February and March birthdays was announced for March 24. The apron and chocolate brownie contest will be part of that next meeting.
The DAR meeting featured Grace Morley leading songs, with pledge and devotions by Delle Finsterwald. Miss Mildred Chatter spoke on Abraham Lincoln and faith, a past regent’s pin was given to Lee Dorsey, and nominating committee members were appointed. Mrs. Harold Vaughn was elected delegate to the National Congress in Washington. three new members were introduced.
A pattern offer from Athens Messenger promotes Jiffy crochet mats and scarves in varying sizes. It lists Pattern 894 with prices and postage for mailing to New York, asking readers to send 35 cents plus 5 cents per extra pattern and to include name address and zone.
Stork shower for Mrs Ted Bellar on February 14 at Sugar Creek Schoolhouse hosted by Mrs Susan South. Cake decorated by Mrs Flossie Davis. Many invited guests including Miss Carolyn Sycks Miss Carolyn Vincent Mrs Wanda McAfee and numerous others attended the event.
Theater in the round debuts at Ohio University for Summer and Smoke with Alma Winemiller portrayed by Margie McGlone and Dr. John Buchanan by John Levenson. Audience sits on stage, 125 seats per show, tickets 2 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. nightly.
Pallas Club with Mrs S R Johnson at 19 Fairview hosts 2 30 p m program led by Mrs Gilbert Knight reviewing Look Homeward Angel. Waterloo High School gym hosts round and square dance at New Marshfield Saturday at 8 30 p m with music by O Riley and his Band. Albany Grange hall hosts 8 p m public event sponsored by Waterloo Alumni Association.
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