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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1958

Page

8

Parties Follow Wedding Rehearsal for Blough and Swardson

Miss Carol Lee Blough and Roger Eric Swardson will marry tomorrow at the Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal. Tonight the wedding party and out of town guests are hosted by the bride’s family and the groom’s relatives at a series of receptions and dinners with many Ohio and Indiana guests attending.

Carol Lee Blough Roger Eric Swardson Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Harold R. Swardson Terrace Park Ohio Universiy Center Harold R. Swardson, Jr Donald A A. Swardson South Bend Ind Arden Pl Robert Blough Edwin B. Butler Lakewood Polly Sims Nancy Matheny Patricia Mallet Donald Kramer Milford

United Church Women Elect Council Officers

Mrs. Dwight Mutchier was elected president of the Athens Council of United Church Women at Mount Zion Baptist Church. New officers include Mrs. Marvin Franklin as second vice president and Mrs. Frank Deardorff as third vice president with others continuing two-year terms. The group planned observances for Lent and announced upcoming conferences in Otterbein College and Denver.

Dwight Mutchier Athens Dale Bumgardner Richland Ave Otterbein College Denver

Music and Films Highlight PTA Meeting at West Side

Athens High School 5 Notes sang at the West Side School PTA meeting on Tuesday. A five tune world medley featured Mol lie Moore Barbara Corradini Beverly Corradini Judy Stal der and Lee Ann Rose with pianist Maurel Hawkins. A fossils film and a Death Valley film from Ohio University geology and geography were shown. Frances Higgins received the room award for most parents present. Social hour hostesses included Mrs. John Risch Mrs. Robert McKibben and Mrs. Eugene Hamer assisted by the social chairman.

Athens West Side Mollie Moore Barbara Corradini Beverly Corradini Judy Stalder Lee Ann Rose Maurel Hawkins Death Valley Ohio University Department of Geology and Geography Frances Higgins John Risch Robert McKibben Eugene Hamer

Winter Vaca Ends For Local Florida Travelers

Mr and Mrs A E Whaley of North Congress Street and Mr and Mrs Frank H Cross of North Shannon Avenue return from a three week fishing and vacation trip in St Petersburg and Bayport Florida The Crosss note milder weather and more storms and rain than in past years with unusually cold conditions this year.

St. Petersburg Bayport Fla A. E. Whaley N. Congress St Frank H. Cross N. Shannon Ave Cross Florida

Recognition Awards for 4-H Dancing Fingers Club

Pins and certificates of achievement were given to 4-H Dancing Fingers Club members at a recent meeting at the Presbyterian Church Good Ruth Wooley advisor presented awards for work completed in the past year The group completed its project of the year and sent used magazines to foreign students to widen knowledge of Americans and language Members are compiling a scrapbook of letters received Guests included Deanna Brickles and members Mrs Paul Hanson Dixie Wolfe Alexis Dupler Joyce Patterson Karen Kelch Suzanne Chesser Annette Kirchner and Donna Thompson

Dancing Fingers Club Ruth Wooley Presbyterian Church Paul Hanson Dixie Wolfe Alexis Dupler Joyce Patterson Karen Kelch Suzanne Chesser Annette Kirchner Donna Thompson Deanna Brickles

Knitted Fashions Ideal for All Round Wear

New yarn promises garments that won t sag and are hand washable and fast drying. Knitted dresses sweaters and coats become ideal for spring wear with straight slim lines and easy shaping details. Colors include strawberry pink lemon yellow geranium ice blue cocoa navy red and a black and white tweed mix. Also includes cooking tips for shrimp glaze and pork shoulder glaze.

Refuse To Worry When Going to Bed

A note advises ending nightly worries to improve sleep. It suggests telling yourself the issue cannot be solved now and will be addressed in the morning. With practice, you can reduce insomnia and preserve health and appearance.

Lessons in Bridge Bidding and an Ethical Partner Impacts Game

The article recounts a duplicate bridge hand where East debates bids after North opens diamond. East passes then plays one no trump with careful study, while neighboring tables see hearts bids. South claims three no trump after careful play, yielding a strong score for his side.

East North South West Declarer

Bridge bidding puzzle with double redouble sequence

The article presents a bridge bidding problem: South opens with a6 and WAGES KQ8764 and K94 between South and West. After South doubles and North passes, West bids two spades and North doubles. East passes. The prompt asks for the best response to the resulting auction and notes the answer will be given tomorrow.

Stork Shower Honoring Mrs Henry Steinmeyer Held

A stork shower honoring Mrs Henry Steinmeyer was presented last week by Mrs Ivan Matheny. Guests included Mrs Ray Sickles and children Tony and Christy, Mrs Rudy Steinmeyer, Miss Bertha Steinmeyer, Mrs Dale Hawk, Mrs Gene Clark, Mrs Frank Brown Jr, Mrs William Brooks, Mrs Kenneth Brooks, Mrs William Lightfritz, Miss Christina Kennard, Miss Carolyn Withers, Mrs Lena Clark, Mrs Gene Dicken and sons, Mrs Jerry Jagers, Mrs Gerald Adams and Mrs Marvin Sickles. Absent were Mrs Harry Hawk, Mrs Blaine Hunter, Mrs Keith Swain, Mrs Nellie Roush, Mrs Jennie Minear, Mrs Raymond Brooks, Miss Bonnie Dicken, Mrs George Dicken and Mrs Paul Sherman.

Henry Steinmeyer Ivan Matheny Ray Sickles Tony and Christy Rudy Steinmeyer Bertha Steinmeyer Dale Hawk Gene Clark Frank Brown, Jr William Brooks Kenneth Brooks William Lightfritz Christina Kennard Carolyn Withers Lena Clark Gene Dicken Jerry Jagers Gerald Adams Marvin Sickles Harry Hawk Blaine Hunter Keith Swain Nellie Roush Jennie Minear Raymond Brooks Bonnie Dicken George Dicken Paul Sherman

March of Dimes Dance Opens To Public In Ellis Hall

Public dance this Saturday in Ellis Hall raises funds for the March of Dimes. Admission is ten cents per person and music by Bob Holloway’s Orchestra of Logan runs from 9 30 to 12 30 with Harold Cornwell coordinating arrangements. Proceeds go to the March of Dimes fund.

Ellis Hall Bob Holloway Logan Harold Cornwell March of Dimes March of Dimes Fund

Audio Visual Aids At Albany WSCS Meeting

Mrs Wilbur Baughman presented an opening Christian Gateways in Japan program at the Albany WSCS meeting at the Methodist Church. Readings covered Christian Education Evangelism Cooperation Living Faith Christian Missionaries and a closing thought on fellow workers for God. A nominating committee was appointed for next year. Refreshments will follow with the next meeting hosted by Mrs Barnes.

Japan Wilbur Baughman Albany WSCS Methodist Church Bess Musser Glenn Tewkbury Calvin Stevens Waldo Poston Jessie Tewksbury Baughman Barnes

Weekend Beef and Pork Buys Highlighted by Meat Men

A United Press survey shows supermarkets tout beef and pork as weekend bargains with pot roast rib roast steak and various cuts featured. Prices are high but other meats cost more. Potatoes remain best veg buy, though storage crops are tight and winter yields down. Broccoli onions lettuce and other produce offer value as prices edge upward for onions and lettuce while apples stay affordable.

United Press

Pin Curls On A Rainy Day

Teens arrive in class on a rainy day with pin curls and old clothes. Advice suggests planning a rainy day wardrobe with a raincoat, umbrella, and plastic boots, plus hair options to avoid pin curls in public. The piece notes dreary mood and offers simple fashion fixes.

PTA Panel Discusses Family Finances At Plains Meeting

The Plains PTA held a student and adult panel on money managing at a recent meeting. Superintendent H. W. Humphrey introduced the panels with participants from Mechanicsburg Albany and The Plains. Students included Ray Finnearty Danny McDonald Ted Smith and Ronny Dowler.

The Plains Pta H. W. Humphrey Plains Raymond Lee Mechanicsburg Kittle Albany G. R. Shafer A. E. Beckwith Ray Finnearty Danny McDonald Ted Smith Ronny Dowler Tom Porter Alta Cooper Anna Rose Walter Wharton, Jr

Camp Slides Shown At FHA Meeting Albany FHA members view 1957 camp slides

Albany High School students Melva Faye Jordan Aldene Burritt and Patresa Rice presented brief commentaries on 1957 FHA Camp slides shown to the class. Linda Pettit Albany FHA Chapter president helped plan activities and Rutland girls will visit Albany during FHA Week in March.

Albany High School Melva Faye Jordan Aldene Burritt Patresa Rice Camp Muskingum Linda Pettit Albany Fha Rutland Homemaking FHA Rutland Albany

Cancer Unit Organized At Marshfield

Miss Garnet Mayer and Mrs Josephine Risch led a cancer dressing auxiliary training with the Willing Workers Class of the New Marshfield Church of Christ. They noted rug making, clothing and bedding drives for welfare and missionaries, and set Jan 29 at 1 pm for the next meeting.

Garnet Mayer Clleveland Ohio American Cancer Society Josephine Risch Athens County New Marshfield Martha Frost Julia Six Reece McGoldrick Lee Jones Owen Beal Blanche Mace Ben Gabriel

Blosser's Corner Recaps Town Humors and Local Ads

Blosser's corner jokes about a Florida vacation moron packing saddle bags with bones for a Greyhound trip. A landscape painter is described as crafting pictures to hang where view is blocked. An outburst in a New Orleans restaurant ends with a playful tease inviting readers to Blosser's for country fried chicken dinner at $1.85.

Duke McGonigle West Hunter Street Logan Florida Greyhound Blosser’s

Printed Pattern 4803 Misses' Dress Sep Prints

Advertisement for Printed Pattern 4803 offering Misses' sizes 12 14 16 18 20 40 with yardage details for size 16 three yards. Directions on each pattern part. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents for first class mail to Anne Adams The Messenger Pattern Dept. 243 West 17th St New York NY.

Anne Adams Messenger West 17Th St New York N. Y

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