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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1961
Page
8
Mrs. Bill Howard hosted the WSCS meeting of New Haven Methodist Church with Mrs. David Freeman presiding. Committees were appointed to organize mission school classes for two Sundays in February and each Sunday in March. Several members attended and others shared travel and family news from surrounding towns.
Fascinating and feminine spring hats previewed by American milliners. Inflated Crown Crowns elongate the head with light airy silhouettes in filmy fabrics and straw. Undulating Brims frame the face with soft curves, scallops, pleats and side bows.
Chauncey residents hosted visiting relatives over the weekend including Miss Carolyn Tippett and Rus Tippett from Washington. Other guests came from Pestball West Virginia to visit the Heightlands, Lightals, and local families. Church and club events include Miriam Parsell visiting Chauncey Methodist Church January 30, Garden Club meeting at Mrs. Roger Boling’s home, Sewing Circle all-day quilting, and UMWA auxiliary gathering at Merriman building Tuesday.
A Lamp Lighters meeting at Athens State Hospital discussed helping a nervous mental recovered patient regain self confidence and involvement with family. Mrs Ruth Weddle urged understanding moods, love with firmness, and professional or spiritual guidance as needed. The group meets 2:30 p.m. each fourth Sunday at the Therapy building. all interested are invited.
Miss Barbara Robinson of Mulligan Road underwent Friday surgery at Children's Hospital Columbus. Her room number is 430. Separately Ethiopians revere Haile Selassie as a direct descendant of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.
Mr and Mrs Dent Williams of Columbus announce the birth of their daughter Lisa Ann on January 11. The couple also has two sons, Steven age 10 and Kerry age four. Mrs Dorothy Williams 68 percent W State Sr is a grandmother.
The Homebuilders Class of the Church of the Nazarene met at the Jellison home in The Plains for a devotional program and party Saturday evening. Psalm 95 was read by Mrs. Mackey, with prayers by Mrs. Thomas and poems by Mrs. Knight and Mrs. Thomas. Dan Turrill presided over the business meeting and hosts provided refreshments. Attendees included Mrs. Mackey, Mrs. Knight, and couples Wicks Newsome Turrill Tom Thomas Jellison. The next meeting is scheduled for February 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Thomas home.
The Paris Spring fashion season opens with two notes of breeziness from Jacques Esterel and Jacques Griffe. Draped lines, midrange waistlines, and two tone outfits dominate, with loose middy blouses, pleated skirts, and wrist length jackets featured.
American Legion plans a legislative program and film on Communism with William Stewart at the Legion Home at 8 p.m. Fidelity Rebekah Lodge hosts installation with members asked to bring sandwiches. New Marshfield Canasta Club observes Mrs. Robert Hawk's birthday at 7 30 p.m. Albany WSCS meets at church with hosts Mrs. Frank Radcliffe and Mrs. Bess Musser and devotions by Mrs. Kenneth Nason at 7 30 p.m. Homemakers Club at 22 Clark Street features co hosts Mrs. Garnet Engh and Mrs. Mary Gilham with table service at 10 30 a.m. Hi Lo Home Demonstration Club meets 7 30 p.m. The Plains Garden Club led by Mrs. Elmo Scott with slides. Athens Assembly 91 Order of Rainbow for Girls holds regular meeting at Masonic Temple 7 p.m. World Day of Prayer rehearsal at Albany Methodist Church 7 p.m.
New officers were installed by Bessie Fairchild at the Nannie Ullom Rebekah Lodge meeting in the IOOF Hall. Officers and deputies received corsages, gifts were presented to retiring Noble Grand Evelyn Ward, and visitors from Coolville and Stewart attended. A Valentine party was scheduled for February 1.
Story hour at Chubb Children's Library is not held this week due to semester intermission. Miss Josephine Loughrey, children's librarian, says it will resume the following week on Feb 3 and urges all boys and girls to attend.
The New York column notes Emme’s Americ ana collection presents Adolfo designed hats for spring. It highlights his playful, era-inspired approach and suggests styling options for a fresh, stylish look.
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