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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1963
Page
4
Paul F. Titchener of Binghamton proposes future ideas to heat homes with steel wire carpets and suspend furniture from ceilings for easy cleaning. He envisions steel mesh clothes that hold shape and possibly mold the body, plus durable supermarket bags, while noting production costs and practicality.
Charter members of the Clarks Chapel WSCS were honored at a gathering hosted by Mrs. Virgil Maxwell. Anna Hedges led devotions, Mrs. Earl Bowser spoke on duties of current members, and letters were read from Mrs. Mary Robinson and Martha of Marion and Mrs. Nell Bell of Marietta. The first meeting dated February 26, 1941, in the church basement was recalled. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Bowser.
Sharon Van Dyke led an Albany Future Homemakers of America gathering in the high school home economics room. Mothers of members attended a buffet and business session with a beauty demonstration by Kathryn Munn Morris and makeup tips by Donna Rowell. Mary Virginia Harner outlined the Lebanon project and its geography. Planning for the FHA FFA Valentine dance included Sue Love Carolyn Dickson Judy McDaniel and Harner. Additional guests were Perry Munn Hope Rowell and student teachers Susan Prosser and Susan Henderson.
Calendar item notes Albany Elementary Club gathering at 7 30 p m in the school music room with a dutch maid party for public invitation Athens Theta Rho Girls plan a 7 p m IOOF Hall officers installation The Plains Garden Club meets 7 30 p m at the home of Misses Alta and Elva Cooper American Legion Auxiliary convenes at 8 p m at the Legion Home Buttered carrots garnished with ripe olive rings noted as an attractive, interesting touch.
A stork shower for Mrs Dan Grubb was hosted by Mrs Arnold Cline and Miss Linda Cxey at Miss Conkey home in Athens. The guest list features numerous local ladies including Mrs Paul Neutzling Mrs Naomi Barnes Mrs Rodney Howery and many more for celebration of the expected arrival. The article also outlines how to prepare smoked ham leftovers for three meals using butt and boneless sections.
The Chil dren's and Young People's Library at Ohio University lists new additions across age groups. Notable titles include Starfish by Edith Hurd and The Big Dipper by Franklyn Bradley for the very young, and The Singing Hill by Meindert de Jong for older readers. A later note covers the 87th Episcopal Church Women meeting in Columbus and a Bowling Green State University NSF funded program to train math supervisors starting next summer.
Reader hints include turning a tamped corsage pin tip with a pencil eraser to prevent sticking. Other tips suggest using plastic bags for moist garbage, extending window shade pulls, making bath towel lids covers, seating kids with trays, and placing covers inside lids to deter spills.
The Watusi 4 H Club met at Carol Phillips home with president and members receiving project books and assignments. New member Maxine McGlothlin joined. Health officer Vicky McDaniel and Safety officer Jeanette Mount participated in an oral anatomy unit. Putnam Parents Committee to meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. at University Elementary School.
Printed Pattern 4671 offers a sun readyoutfit with a princess dress and bolero in pique and linen weave for girls. Includes size 2 4 6 8 and mailing details for order and pattern catalog with coupon.
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