Athens couples return from Florida holiday in 1958
Two Athens couples Mr and Mrs P B Burns and Dr and Mrs J D Haskins returned from a Florida holiday visiting Lieut Col and Mrs James B Golden in addition to Mr and Mrs Harold E Neelon and children from Watertown MA. They spent time with Jack Sampselle and family in Bradenton where he teaches social studies at Walker Junior High. They toured Tampa St Petersburg Sarasota Winter Haven and Fort Myers and visited relatives in Bradenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
P. B. Burns
J. D. Haskins
Florida
Peter
Watertown
Mass
Burns
Jack Sampselle
Bradenton
Fla
Sampselles
Sampselle
Walker Junior High School
Tampa
St. Petersburg
Sarasota
Winter Haven
Fort Myers
Mrs J C McClanahan Spends Holidays with Family
Athens resident Mrs J C McClanahan visits her son J L McClanahan and family in Youngstown where he manages Sealtest Plant. She also sees son C D McClanahan and family in Cuyahoga Falls where he heads the commercial department at Cuyahoga Falls High School. Their daughter Joy attends Ohio State University and their sons Jim, Bill, and Jack are part of the family network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill St
J. C. McClanahan
Athens
J. L. McClanahan
Jim
Bill
Youngstown
McClanahan
C. D. McClanahan
Joy
Jack
Cuyahoga Falls
Chauncey - Dover High School
Cuyahoga
California
Ohio State University
Dinner Guests Attend Christmas at State Street Home
At 309 E State St Mr and Mrs Herman Ahart hosted a Christmas dinner on December 26. Attending were Mr and Mrs William Linton and daughter Lou Ann Stewart Mr and Mrs L T Runnion Harold Runnion and Mrs Nona Gist of Athens and Mr and Mrs Richard E Paul and children Teddy Linda and John of Lunenburg Mass The Pauls returned home on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Ahart
State St
William Linton
Lou Ann
Stewart
L. T. Runnion
Harold Runnion
Nona Gist
Athens
Richard E. Paul
Teddy
Linda
John
Lunenburg
Mass
Pauls
Funeral Held in Pennsylvania for Local Boy William Farrell
Athens residents attended funeral services December 17 for William Farrell a 9 year old son of the late William Farrell former Athens resident and Mrs Farrell in West Newton Pennsylvania Attendees included Mrs James Farrell Miss Bernadine Farrell Jerry Farrell and Mrs Gwen Coates Also present were Mr and Mrs Lawrence Gallagher of Scarsdale New York The article ends with unrelated kitchen tip about washing dishes with cold water for certain foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
William Farrell
Farrell
West Newton
James Farrell
Bernadine Farrell
Jerry Farrell
Gwen Coates
Lawrence Gallagher
Scarsdale
N. Y
Couple To Be Feted With Shower At Columbia School
A shower honoring Mr. and Mrs. Amos Trout will be held at the Columbia Schoolhouse on January 9 at 8 p.m. Mrs. Trout is the former Joan Grim, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Grim of Carpenter. Her husband is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Trout of Albany Route 1. All friends and relatives are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Trout
Columbia School House
Coming and Going During Christmas Holidays
Mr and Mrs Harry F Graham of 122 E Union St visited with their son Dix Graham and daughter Linda in Columbus on Christmas Day. Lieut and Mrs Denny O Wallace of Waco Texas stayed with Friend Wallace in Stockport and Raymond Shephard in Euclid Dr during holidays in Athens and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Graham
E. Union St
Dix Graham
Linda
Columbus
Athens
Denny O. Wallace
Waco
Tex
Friend Wallace
Stockport
Raymond Shephard
Euclid
Florida trip ends for Mr and Mrs Don H Young
Mr and Mrs Don H Young return to their Fultz Road home after a two week visit in Florida. They stayed with son in law and daughter James Hutchinson in Palmetto and then visited Carl Cox in Ft Myers and Don Knox in Ellenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don H. Young
Fultz Road
Florida
James Hutchinson
Palmetto
Carl Cox
Ft. Myers
Don Knox
Ellenton
Entertain Husbands With Dinner at Sorority House
Twenty one couples attended a holiday dinner for members of Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary at the sorority house on 16 S. College St. College guests toured the newly remodeled home after the six oclock dinner and enjoyed group singing. Arrangements were led by Mrs Norman Dean and Mrs John Algo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary
S. College
Norman Dean
John Algeo
Discussion Of Security To Be Held
The League of Women Voters will discuss reconciling individual liberties with the federal royalty security program at its regular meeting Tuesday at 8 p m in the Ohio University Health Center Auditorium A 30 minute film Kill Only the Ivy will precede the discussion Mrs Richard Lockard chairwoman and Mrs James Sheridan with Mrs Richard Thompson will brief members on security regulations covering armed services port security Atomic Energy Commission and other agencies They will review New York Bar Association and Commission on Government Security recommendations to protect liberty for those affected Public urged to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
O. U. Health Center
Richard Lockard
James Sheridan
Richard Thompson
Armed Services
Port Security
Atomic Energy Commission
New York Bar Association
Commission On Government Security
League
Avoid Having Turtle Look Stand Straight
A teen girl is advised to stop slumping to hide height and to stand straight. The piece argues height is common and not trouble. tall youths, including boys, are common. Suggestions include wearing one inch heels and clothing that minimizes height, framing it as a beauty issue rather than a fault.
Lydia Lash Evans Club Names New Committees
In the absence of the president and vice president, Mrs. C. G. Houck presided at the Lydia Lash Evans Club meeting held yesterday at 70 Morris Ave. Committees formed for the year include Program with Mrs. Ross Wright and Mrs. Arthur McPherson. Nominating with Mrs. Jerome Fenske, Mrs. J. B. Maffett, and Mrs. R. M. Lantz. Flower with Mrs. O. G. Houck and Mrs. John Jagers. Historian Mrs. John Dowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Houck
Lydia Lash Evans Club
John Dowler
Morris Ave
Ross Wright
Arthur McPherson
Fred Schilling
Jerome Fenske
J. B. Maffett
R. M. Lantz
O. G. Houck
John Jagers
Lou Munden
Audubon
Lucy
Lucy Kennedy
John James Au
Pleasant Holiday Surprise For Athens Couple At Christmas Dinner
Mr and Mrs Herman Ahart of 309 E State St hosted Christmas dinner with Mr and Mrs Glen Warner of Belpre. Unexpected guests arrived: Mr and Mrs Richard E Paul and children Teddy Linda and John from Lunenburg Mass, Mrs Paul’s first home visit in six years. Additional guests included several Ahart and Varner family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Ahart
E. State St
Varner
Charles Ahart
Hazel Ellifritz
Belpre
Emma Smith
Marietta
Roy Stephens
Waverly
W. Va
Emory Brown
Little Hocking
Marvin Ahart
Pauline and
Charles
Thrifty Uses for Worn Household Linens and Towels
Practical tips for repurposing worn sheets towels blankets and draperies. Tips include trimming torn towels into bibs washcloths and aprons and sewing salvaged fabric into crib sheets bed parts and kitchen textiles.
Lipstick Tips Amid Wardrobe Colors and Card Play
The article blends fashion advice with a card game metaphor describing color choices for lipstick to match outfits. A narrator explains that bright clothing deserves brighter lips, while neutral or black and white ensembles prompt bolder lipstick. It then shifts to a bridge hand analysis showing strategic play and a question about Dick's reasoning.
Lessons in Bridge from Dick Freeman in a Complex Hand
Dick Freeman of Washington DC, a top player under 30, spends moments before a trick. The hand hinges on a heart finesse and a safety club line aiming for four clubs. He weighs defense risks and notes how different splits could alter the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearts
King of Diamonds
Dick Freeman
Washington, D. C
West
Dummy
East
Decorative driftwood base for home decor
Driftwood serves as a base for many decorative items. Clean with a stiff scrub, then bleach with oxalic acid solution, let stand, rinse, and dry before applying shellac.
Bridge bidding puzzle four hearts response
In the first deal South doubled and declared four hearts with a potential fit. In the second scenario West and North pass East bids four spades and asks for the best action. The solution will be provided tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North East South West
Club Holds Annual Christmas Party in Sharpsburg
Members of the Good Neighbor Club of Sharpsburg held their annual Christmas party last Friday night with a gift exchange coral singing and refreshments. Attendees included Flossie Keirns Lillie Brickles Helen Kay Townsend Bertha Tetters Thelma Kenny Viola Wogan Jeannie Cal Gretta Harris Verle Gifford Jenny Loeffler Gladys Lee Iva Hollowell Mary Armstrong Helen Fisher Faye Harris Lela Pierce Lola Judy and Janice Brill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Neighbor Club
Sharpsburg
Flossie Keirns
Lillie Brickles
Helen Kay Townsend
Bertha Tetters
Thelma Kenny
Viola Wogan
Jeannie eCal
Gretta Harris
Verle Gifford
Jenny Loeffler
Gladys Lee
Iva Hollowell
Mary Armstrong
Helen Fisher
Faye Harris
Lela Pierce
Lola
Judy
Janice Brill
Night-Watch Service Held By South Canaan Mission Band
South Canaan Baptist Missionary Band held a New Year Eve meeting at the church after a business session. Mrs Selma Mansfield president led the January gathering. Rev Clair S Thompson gave a devotional. Letters from missionaries were read. 25 members attended. Next meeting set for Feb 6 at Mr and Mrs Chester Elliott home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Canaan Baptist Missionary Band
W. C. Lawson, Jr
Selma Mansfield
Clair S. Thompson
Chester Elliott
Tomatoes From Garden on New Year’s Day
Mrs Louise Laughlin of 13 Kurtz Ave reports a New Year’s Day dinner featuring tomatoes from her own garden. She picked the green fruit in November and stored them in the refrigerator for later use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Laughlin
Kurtz Ave
Athens Public Invited To Mid-Winter Retreat
The Wesley Foundation Mid-winter Retreat at Central Ave. Methodist Church features Rev. Fred Knickrhm delivering talks at 1 30 3 00 and 9 00 p m on Our Lord Our Church and Our Life with student led discussion groups and a communion. OU students Ed Robe Sarah Bowling and Margaret LaFollette attend a Quadrennial conference. Sunday vespers at 6 15 p m at the Lutheran Church feature Dr George Hill speaking on Faith and Action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Knickrhm
Chillicothe Walnut Ave. Methodist Church
Wesley Foundation
Central Ave. Methodist Church
Athens
Mary Lou Wichterman
Knickrhm
Central Ave
Methodist Student Movement
Ed Robe
Sarah Bowling
Margaret LaFollette
Lutheran Church
George Hill
Let Hands Hang Naturally At Sides
Guidance on posture advises hands hang naturally at sides rather than on hips. It notes awkwardness when hands are tense and urges relaxation to project calm rather than aggression.
Albany Woman Breaks Hip During Holiday Visit
Mrs. Bertha Pinkerman aged 74 of Albany fell on Christmas Day while visiting her daughter Mrs. Carrie McCochran in Columbus and broke her hip. She is hospitalized at Mercy Hospital Columbus in Room 133 First Floor with a favorable condition reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Pinkerman
Albany
Carrie McCochran
Columbus
Mercy Hospital
New Sewing Pattern 4522 for Misses Blouson Jacket Dress
Anne Adams Pattern 4522 offers a suit dress without waist seams for a blouson look. Sizes 12 to 20, fabric 35 inches wide requires 4 1/2 yards for size 16. Printed pattern parts include instructions, price 35 cents plus 5 cents mailing. Send name address zone size and style number to Pattern Dept. Athens Messenger.
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Blouson
Anne Adams
Athens Messenger
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Decorative table cover crochet pattern 54 64 inch cloth
Crochet pattern No 510 offers directions for 54 and 64 inch cloths in string and 36 inch in No 30 cotton. Send thirty five cents plus five cents for first class mailing to The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept. Old Chelsea Station. Includes bonus Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book with two complete patterns.
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Athens Messenger
P. O
Old Chelsea Station
New York
N. Y
Laura Wheeler
Delicious Food Time Delights at Small Price
A diner advertises fast service with a prompt order for 9 hamburgers 6 doughnuts and 5 coffees. The waitress asks dine in or takeout as the menu promotes a Whole Pickerel dinner for only $1.70.
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Sauerkraut
Monaco
Princess Grace
U.S
Martin Dale
Nice
Grace
Drew Dudley
Millinery Institute of America
Lydia Lash Evans
Roberta Burson
Encess
the McKee Drugs, Inc
Prescription Store of
Fred Kiltan
SOUTH
la Pass
An.t. Pass
Wesley
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S. Court
Athens, O
Mutual Home & Savings
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E. Washington
Federal Home Loan Bank
the Cline Pharmacy Co
Blossers Corner
Main & Market Sts
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