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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1958

Page

6

Return From Visit In Ohio and Connecticut

Mr and Mrs Herman Ellis Sr of Athens returned home at 68 Shannon Ave after a Christmas visit pattern. They left December 21 for Mansfield to visit son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Robert Riggin and Nancy Ellis. They were joined there by their son Herman Ellis Jr and family Judy and Philip from Columbus. They then travelled to Newington Connecticut to see Wendell Drake and Mrs Drake and children Cindy and Sherry. Ellis is superintendent of Rome Canaan High School at Stewart and was given a tour of Newington Schools by the superintendent.

Herman Ellis, Sr Shannon Ave Athens Mansfield Robert Riggin Nancy Ellis Ellis Herman Ellis Judy Philip Columbus Newington Wendell Drake Cindy Sherry Drake Royal McBee Corp Port Chester Rome- Canaan Stewart

OU Faculty Wives Club Meeting Hosts Guest Speaker

The OU Faculty Wives Club will meet Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Ohio University Center ballroom. Clarence H. White, photography lecturer, will discuss Remembering with Colored Slides. Hostesses are Mrs. Carl Gustavson and Mrs. Gilford Crowell.

Ohio University Center Clarence H. White University Carl Gustavson Gilford Crowell

Less Radical In Design Fashions for 1958

The 1958 spring shows reintroduce 1920s silhouettes with updated elements. Chemises accommodate curves, skirts stay short but modest, and girdles remain advised. Suits emphasize short jackets, slim skirts, and box or chanel styles, with navy common and vivid silks in dresses and gowns.

Types of Tests Will Be Discussed at PTA Meet

Representatives of education and industry will address the Junior High School PTA at Wednesday's meeting in the school building. The session will begin at 7 30 p m with James Fenster maker as chairman. Dr Gaige Paulsen dean of Ohio University's University College and a professor of psychology will discuss Standard Tests and Test Scores. Robert Wilson public relations supervisor for the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co will speak on Use of Standard Tests in Industry.

Education and Industry PTA James Fenstermaker Gaige Paulsen Ohio University University College Robert Wilson Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co

Change Shade Of Lipstick To Suit Skin

Changing lipstick can refresh your look as skin tone shifts with age. Try three or four shades to find flattering ones and diversify wardrobe compatibility. Also, give feet a break by going barefoot to improve circulation and ease daily stress. A simple egg parsley white sauce pairs well with fish.

Good Manners Mark of Distinction Yet Guests Delay Arrival

The piece notes a reception from seven to nine but guests fear arriving early so the party starts at eight. It remarks on not wanting to be first and the host waiting an hour. It also mentions a wood paneled bathroom as cozy and moisture sealed.

Elegance in Decorating Becomes Fashion Trend

New outlooks in home decoration embrace traditional elegance and formality. Decorators report revived interest in fine cottons and elaborate detailing with American Colonial and Country English styles thriving alongside classic modern designs.

Jackets Vary in Lengths for Spring Collections

New York fashion notes show spring suits feature varied jacket lengths from hip to above waist with snug or loose fits and belted, bloused styles. Skirts range from straight to pleated while fabrics include wool weaves, tweeds, and silk blends. Rich colors like blues oranges yellows greens and ambers dominate.

Cigarette Breath Offends Others In Public Etiquette

The piece notes many women dress well yet neglect cigarette breath which offends others. It suggests using mints or water to refresh briefly until brushing teeth or gargling can be done.

Prints Gaining In Popularity In Cotton Fabrics

Cotton prints are challenging solid colors for decorative fabrics. Prints with sharp patterns have risen in popularity nationwide in recent months, while solids hold the top spot from the past four years. Manufacturers say coordinating a single color is easier than matching multicolor patterns. New collections favor simplified prints, monotones and two color patterns for easy coordination.

Lessons in Bridge and the Six Hearts Slam

A Miami reader analyzes a bridge hand where a two heart opening and subsequent bids lead to a near slam. The writer argues about misjudgments by South and North, suggesting South could have added a bid in clubs and North should have pushed beyond four hearts to reach six.

Miami Ace Jack South North

Lavelles Return Home From Week at Family House

Mr and Mrs John J Lavelle and sons Scotty and Tim arrived back in Cuyahoga Falls after a week at the Lavelle family home. Mrs Don Skinner and daughter Betty returned from Louisville Kentucky where they visited Mrs Skinner's sister Mrs W D Mulvaney.

John J. Lavelle Scotty Timmy Cuyahoga Falls Mr. Lavelle Don Skinner Betty Louisville

Kimberly Lynn Jordan Born In Mason City West Virginia

Mr and Mrs Floyd Jordan of 116 Mill St announce the birth of daughter Kimberly Lynn on January 3 in Mason City West Virginia The Jordans have two other children Melina Kay and Clyde Bale JAMES CC MULVANEY born Christmas Day fourth son James Christopher grandparents L I Mulvaney Birmingham Alabama and F A Lavelle Athens

Kimberly Lynn Jordan Floyd Jordan Mill St Kimberly Lynn Mason City W. V Jordans Melina Kay Clyde Bale James CC Mulvaney W. D. Mulvaney Elizabeth Lavelle Louisville, Ky James Christopher L. I. Mulvaney Birmingham Ala F. A. Lavelle Athens

Pattern advertisement for Junior Miss dress pattern

Anne Adams pattern 4612 Jr. Miss sizes 9 11 13 15 17 with printed directions. Guidelines emphasize knit fabrics novelty cotton silk and minimal yardage. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents per pattern for 1st class to The Messenger Pattern Dept 243 West 17th St New York NY 11. Names addresses zones sizes and style numbers must be printed.

Anne Adams Care of the Messenger Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

Calendar of Local Clubs and Meetings Roundup

Social Literary Club hosts at 2 30 p m in Alumni Lounge OU Center Mrs Maxwell Pullen hostess regrets to 21752 Amesville Grange holds regular meeting at 8 p m with chili supper following lecture hour all grange members expected Zeta Alpha Chapter Beta Sigma Phi regular meeting 7 30 p m home of Jacque Stout guest speaker Sayre Study Circle 2 p m with Mrs L B McCune 33 Maplewood Dr Delilah Rebekah Lodge 7 30 p m practice for initiation potluck refreshments League of Women Voters 8 p m OU Health Center Audit program on Federal Loyalty Security Program Scout Troop 56 8 30 p m at Don Eng 4 Dalton Ave Maecenas Literary Club 2 p m with Mrs Harold Ogg 92 Second St Mrs George Ford program note date change 90 Lodi Grange 8 p m guest speaker from Ohio Univ about Blood Bank Child Guidance Circle CCL 8 p m at home of Mrs Kenneth Reeder 62 Avon PI regrets to 28243 Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae 7 p m with Mrs Irene Hawk 11 Elmwood PI party for pledges

Delilah Rebekah League of Women Voters Don Eng Dalton Ave Maecenas Literary Club Harold Ogg Second St George Ford

Western Quilt Pattern for Cowboy Patch

Pattern 531 offers a cowboy patch design for an 82 inch block with directions and yard ages. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents for mailing to The Athens Messenger in New York for the pattern and Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book offer.

Jill Athens Messenger P.O Old Chelsea Station New York 11 N. Y Laura Wheeler

Shade Boy Visits Parents For Holidays

Frank Jeffers Jr. 18 returns to Minneapolis after a two week visit with his parents near Shade. The Shade High School graduate attends Gale Institute training for railroad and airlines communications. He also visits his grandparents Paul Jeffers Clifford Ruth and others in Shade.

Frank Jeffers, Jr Minneapolis Minn Frank Jeffers Shade Gale Institute Paul Jeffers Clifford Ruth

Music education for your youngster with rental plan

A letter touts a convenient music education rental plan for children. Parents can judge aptitude and apply the rental charge toward future purchase.

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Ohio Connecticut Dorothy Rof Associated Press NAVY Roberta Burson Kasler's Dairy Ev 0 Ag Home Owned Branell NEA By Oswald Jacoby Ana Sedoms Ernie Laundries Stimson Athens, Ohio OU Center Maxwell Pullen Amesville Grange Grange Zeta Alpha Beta Sigma Phi Jacque Stout Sayre Lodi Grange Ohio Univ CCL Kenneth Reeder Avon PI Zeta Tau Alpha Irene Hawk Elmwood PI By Sauna Wheer Shade Boy S. Court Fawcett Chesterhill
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