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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1962

Page

5

Martha Morrison Bridal Shower Noted With Telegraphed News

Martha Dee Morrison daughter of Prof and Mrs O D Morrison was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs H E Cox Mrs Lyle Munn and Mrs Robert Bullock. A telegram announcing her forthcoming marriage hung between two miniature radio towers.

Martha Dee Morrison O. D. Morrison H. E. Cox Lyle Munn Robert Bullock Miss Morrison Morrison C. H. Fulks Peggy Fulks C. L. Dow Kermit Blosser H. E. Henz B. A. Renkenberger Samuel B. Erskine A. R. Frame Willard Phelps Charlotte LaTourette Sam Warren Harley Moler C. M. Mohl Ethel Collins Edna Kennedy Frank Lemans Leonard McManaway John Brookhart Fred Starlin Emrogene Yeager Martha Peters Clarence Borchart L. A. Hamilton Hunter Hope Mary Stalder C. T. Flowers Franz Woodworth Charles Woodworth Fred Beckler Earl Holliday Doris Theisen Carl Wright Robert Mulligan Dale Gegrig William McIinturf Kay Murphy John Murphy Maple St Dorothy Dawe Miss Murphy The Miami Herald Chicago American Furniture Mart

Athens BPW Chapter Initiates New Members

New members of the Athens Business and Professional Women's Club include Mrs. Ralph Dupler Carol Seipel Mrs. Goldie Woods and Mrs. Earl Reeder Ann Hoy led the candlelight initiation in the Cline Building clubroom with Mae Herron Helena Palmer Alice Brewer Ena Rasp Eva Welsh Olive Rose Helen Hull and Eleanor A. Minister in attendance Grace Howell led the emblem song and Mrs Phen Jeffers played piano A social hour followed with refreshments served by Gladys Brooks.

Athens Business and Professional Women’s Club Ralph Dupler Jean Dupler Carol Seipel City Loan Goldie Woods Athens Livestock Sales Earl Reeder Albany Ann Hoy BPW Cline Mae Herron Federation Helena Palmer Alice Brewer Ena Rasp Eva Welsh Olive Rose Helen Hull Eleanor A Grace Howell Phen Jeffers Gladys Brooks

Wesleyan Missionary Group Plans Projects

The Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society met in the home of Mrs. Walter Jeffries with co hostess Mrs. C L Meek. Members discussed changes in Australia New Guinea Japan and the Philippines and planned a January subscription campaign for the Missionary Magazine. A work night was announced to sew bandages for foreign missions and local Cancer Society patients.

Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society Walter Jeffries C. L. Meek E. C. Kenney Andrew McCuulsky Jesus June Hunter Lawrence Harrison Far East Australia Formosa Japan Philippines Wesleyan Methodists’ Missionary Magazine Harrison Huxter Floyd Ballenger Harlan Webb John Gilham

Tea Tells Getting to Know You Theme Pledge Tea

Alpha Epsilon Phi and Alpha Gamma Delta co hosted a pledge tea on Ohio University campus with pledges from 11 social sororities in attendance. Pledge tales and sorority songs highlighted the gathering. Grace Crabtree Chauncey was a guest at the Baker home on Mill Street. The Bakers received a belated Christmas gift a long distance call from their son Albert Leon Baker in Germany with the Eighth Infantry Division.

Alpha Epsilon Phi Alpha Gamma Delta Ohio University Grace Crabtree Chauncey Albert Baker Mill St Pfe Albert Leon Baker Germany Eighth Infantry Division

Party honors the McKees at Akron church supper

Rev and Mrs Walter B McKee of Akron will be guests of honor at a Saturday potluck supper and get acquainted party at 7 pm in Alexander Presbyterian Church Rev McKee is a candidate for pastor and will preach Sunday at 10 45 am Public invited to attend.

Walter B. McKee Akron Alexander Presbyterian Church Mc-Kee McKee

Baratta Shows Simple Elegant Linen Style in Rome

Rome fashion spotlight features Baratta the Milan tailor presenting spring and summer line. Linen coats and dresses dominate with slim black dresses, standaway collars, belled sleeves, and high waistlines. Notable pieces include two piece linen suits, a black and white linen dress and jacket, and a white jacket over a high waisted black skirt with a wide black hat.

Rome Baratta Milan

Speaking Personally Mr and Mrs Ford Vacation Florida Visit

Mr and Mrs George W Ford Route 1 Athens returned from a two week Florida vacation. They stayed with the Higgin s Akron and Edith Cullums and Margaret Hall Athens and attended a New Year s Eve party at Gaylord Cook s Stewart residents. Other guests included Albert Linscott Athens and Russell C Alexander former postal inspector.

George W. Ford Athens Florida E. R. Higgins Akron Edith Cullums Margaret Hall Gaylord Cook Stewart Fla Albert Linscott Russell C. Alexander

New Arrivals at Mount St Mary Hospital

Carol Lee McAfee born January 13 at Mount St Mary Hospital to Mr and Mrs David McAfee of Athens Route 3. Grandparents Wearthy Shank Richard McAfee. late grandparents Stephen Foley Hoyt McAfee. Also Karen Sue Yates born December 28 at Mount St Mary Hospital to Mr and Mrs Jerry Yates of Chauncey. Grandparents Arthur Yates Charles Shields. great grandparents Frances Coon Edward Mingus Henry Shields.

David McAfee Athens Carol Lee Mount St. Mary Hospital Wearthy Shank Richard McAfee Stephen Foley Wilkesville Hoyt McAfee Jerry Yates Chauncey Karen Sue Yates Regina Kay Arthur Yates Charles Shields Millfield Frances Coon the Plains Edward Mingus Henry Shields

Needlecraft pattern catalog and order notice via Athens Messenger

Quilt and needlecraft advertisement promoting Pinwheel design patterns and 1962 Needlecraft Catalog with over 200 designs. Offers three pattern numbers, postage details, and mailing address for Laura Wheeler at Athens Messenger, plus a separate 25 cent offer for catalog pages and free patterns.

Laura Wheeler Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y

Troop 142 Elects New Officers

Girl Scout Troop 142 installed new officers led bySarah Brandes president and Janet Mason vice president. Sheryl Nisley serves as secretary Martha Gustavson treasurer Jean Wistendahl publicity Barbara Lockard and Julie Drisbach are Juliet Low representatives. John Connell argues noise costs Britain hundreds of millions of pounds yearly.

Girl Scout Troop 142 Sarah Brandes Janet Mason Sheryl Nisley Martha Gustavson Jean Wistendahl Barbara Lockard Julie Drisbach Juliet Low

Calendar Monday Youth Activities and Local Meetings

Calendar items list Monday evening activities in Athens and Rome Canaan with groups includingLadies clubs PTA garden clubs and study circles. Events feature speakers bring items for white elephant sales or lunches and specify times locations and hosts.

New Luncheon Meat Recipes Are Time And Money Savers

Homemakers seek quick economical dishes after the holidays. Two recipes appear: Macaroni Meat Cheese Salad and Spaghetti with Salami Sauce, each ready in about 15 to 20 minutes with luncheon meat as a key ingredient. The Macaroni salad combines elbow macaroni Swiss cheese and Italian dressing. the spaghetti sauce blends salami garlic and tomatoes.

Pallas Club Hears Talk On Africa in January Meeting

The Pallas Club met at Mrs. J. H. Weisenbach home for a talk on Africa led by Mrs. Clara DeLand. Mrs. Elma Randall moderated the discussion on West Africa and African waterways mining and slave trade. The group planned guest day and February anniversary dinner with Miss Isabelle Work as speaker at the Ohio University Center. Officers listed include Mrs. Edward Algeo president and Mary Connell historian. Kee Akron hosted a get acquainted party at Alexander Presbyterian Church with Rev. McHe delivering a Sunday sermon open to the public.

Africa Pallas Club J. H. Weisenbach Clara DeLand West Africa Elma Randall Isabelle Work Ohio University Center Edward Algeo Mariam Morse H. L. Dunlap H. J. Jeddeloh Mary Connett

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