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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1961
Page
6
New Leather styles by Susan Barden showcase versatile outfits for leisure and active use. Muted greens and tans join chrysanthemum yellow and pumpkin in casual ensembles, with gloves of cabretta leather for bandstand skirts and culottes paired with pullovers.
Albany Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service held its December session at Mrs. Wilbur Baughman's Athens Road home. Nineteen members answered roll call with a favorite Christmas carol. guests were Mrs. Oda Gillogly and Mrs. Ernest Rowland.
The Athens Chapter 175 of OES installed officers at the Masonic temple led by Ann Gibbs as worthy matron and Robert Hedges as worthy patron. Other officers named include Helen Hubbard, Richard Coffman, Stella Studer, Marguerite Gooding, and Dorothy M. Daugherty with many assistants. A skit titled The Postman Rings Twice was performed, gifts given to Evelyn Stiff and Emerson Spencer, and a reception followed. Local dignitaries and chapters from multiple towns attended, with a decorated tree donated by Faramuthia Lodge.
Social columns list numerous families hosting holiday visitors across Athens and nearby towns. Guests include Leland Hess and family. Hamby Ator. Dwight Mutchler Jr and family. Ruth Stratton and Lotus Pillars. Clyde Deeter and grandchildren. Spurlocks. Daughertys. Ayers. Burnfield family among others. A telephonic engagement celebrates Darlene Carley and fiance Pfc Richard Lattimer in Crailsheim Germany. Captain Lattimer plans October marriage.
The piece argues happiness hinges on good sleep, noting rest renews mind and body. It stresses the mattress and springs as key, warning that worn bedding causes restlessness and affects daytime mood. Lumps sags and inner material shifts signal wear compromising comfort.
A common saying notes two ways to do things a right way or a wrong way. In mattress buying the wrong way is bargains to save cents. buy the best you can afford. Quality bedding supports health as we spend a third of life sleeping and gives dividends of restful sleep.
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