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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1958

Page

9

Informal Get-To-Gether Honors Former Resident

Miss Carolyn Clutter hosted a small gathering at 28 Ohio Avenue in Brandenton Florida to honor Mrs. J S Sampselle a former Athens resident and former Ohio University Graduate College secretary The event also welcomed Leola Atels new OU Dean of Men secretary guest list included Ruth Lontz Denver White Kathleen Campbell Roberta Burson Doris Wyckoff Omah Gaston Helena Palmer Doris Sponseller E G Clifton Anne Graham R L Clutter Abels and Mrs Sampselle.

J. S. Sampselle Rita Burns Brandenton, Fla Athens Carolyn Clutter Ohio Avenue Sampselle Ohio University Graduate College Jack Bradenton Walker Jr. High School Leola Atels San Diego Calif Ruth Lontz Denver White Kathleen Campbell Roberta S. Burson Doris Wyckoff Omah Gaston Helena Palmer Doris Sponseller E. G. Clifton Anne Graham R. L. Clutter Abels

Swedish Visitor Will Be Honored at Picnic

The Scandinavian Club plans a picnic next Saturday July 5 at The Skyline Gun Club Morrison Brown Hill. They will honor John Olson visiting from abroad, brother of Thor Olson. Members and families are invited and asked to call Mrs. C. M. Mohl or Mrs. Edwin Olson to coordinate food plans. Scandinavian descendants not in the club are welcome and should call for arrangements.

Skyline Gun Club Morrison Brown Hill John Olson Thor Olson United States Eweeenavian “Club C. M. Mohl Edwin Olson

Visiting and Returning Guests Highlight Local Home News

Visiting Mrs. P. C. Mumma and daughter Ann last Friday included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mumma and children from Dayton. Other locals hosted guests from Mishawaka Marietta Canton and Toledo while sharing travel, visits, and family milestones. Curtis Huff earned an Antioch College honor scholarship as he plans to enter in September. Frank and Edward Pugh returned from a five day trip covering 1500 miles through eight states. Dr. Alonzo Butts played golf with the Marietta team in the SEC tournament. Mrs. H T Wise visited Canton and Columbus for family and birthday events. Mrs. H L Wilson arrived from Toledo for a month with her son’s family.

P. C. Mumma Ann Charles Mumma Connie Wylie Dayton Mumma Athens C. Elton Huff Mishawaka Ind Indiana Curtis Huff Curtis Antioch College Frank Pugh Edward Pugh Albany West Virginia Turnpike Blue Ridge Parkway Rock City Mammoth Cave My Old Kentucky Home Art Smith Golf Course Rd Alonzo Butts Marietta Butts H. T. Wise Canton Fred Nelson George Wise Elsie Wise Martin Burbank Calif H. L. Wilson Toledo Robert B. Wilson Franklin Ave

Special toppings give ice cream desserts more flavor

Summer cravings lean toward ice cream with bold toppings. Popular choices include chocolate sauces, nuts, butterscotch, honey, marshmallow, and fruit sauces. Recipes describe banana royal, snow balls, and a sundae sauce blend for easy prep.

Fairmont Imperial Cottage Cheese Potato Salad dish

A simple early settler style dish featuring 1% Fairmont Imperial Old Fashioned Cottage Cheese mixed with 3 cups potato salad. The product adds protein vitamins and minerals and blends with a delicate natural flavor. Serves 6 to 8.

Grogans Take First In Athens Bridge Club Night

Mr and Mrs Joseph Grogan topped the Athens Duplicate Bridge Group with 25 of 36 points to win first place last Monday. Second went to Mrs Fred Carpenter and son Sam Carpenter with 24 points and third to Mr and Mrs Erle Bridgewater with 174. Next meeting is Monday at 7 30 pm in rooms over the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co partners requested.

Joseph Grogan Athens Fred Carpenter Sam Carpenter Erle Bridgewater Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co

Speaking of Murder Delights in Second Play of OVST Season

Ohio Valley Summer Theater presents Speaking of Murder a three act melodrama opening Thursday at the OU Speech Building Curtain at 8 p m Al Smelko returns as Charles Ashton with Connie Ashton played by Mrs Charles L Smith The cast includes Annabelle Logan played by Mrs Victor Goedicke and 8 year old Sally Smith as Janie Ashton 12 year old David Foster as Rickey Ashton with other local performers in a playful villainous setup based on Audrey and William Roos writing

Ohio Valley Summer Theater Virginia Hahne Gigi OU Speech al Smelko Charles Ashton Connie Ashton Smelko Cliff Garnett Connie Charles L. Smith Victor Goedicke Annabelle Logan Sally Smith Janie Ashton David Foster Rickey Ashton Janie

Pfc Judy Bolton Vacation Photo Returns Home

Pfc Judy Bolton daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Bolton and grandmother Mrs Flora Bolton enjoyed a Blue Ridge Smoky Mountains vacation with family. Bolton serves in the personnel department at Fort Eustis Virginia and the group returned home last week.

Judy Bolton Howard Bolton S. Shannon Ave Flora Bolton Blue Ridge and Smokey Mountains Pfc Bolton Fort Eustis Virginia

Toy Telephone Remains Preschool Favorite Across Generations

Children favor toy phones for role play with plastic models featuring party line features. Parents are advised to clean mouthpieces and finger grips with thick soap or detergent suds to remove germs and sticky residue.

Mothers Club Meeting At The Plains

Chauncey Mothers Club members played games at the home of Mrs. Millard Douglas at The Plains. Door prize went to Mrs. Jack Canter. Hostess served refreshments to two guests, Mrs. Don Terrill and Mrs. Raymond Douglas. Next meeting July 3 at Mrs. Jerry Cunningham home at The Plains.

Chauncey Mothers Club Millard Douglas the Plains Jack Canter Don Terrill Raymond Douglas Jerry Cunningham

Social Calendar Highlights Local Grange and Club Events

Rome Grange regular meeting and inspection with sandwiches. Shade WSCS meets 7 p m with Mrs Wayne Wingett. Chase Circle of Ruth hosts all day meeting at Wood s Lake. Women of the Moose 7 30 p m installation of officers. Albany OES 8 p m at Masonic Hall bring pie or sandwiches. Athens Grange family picnic 6 30 p m followed by regular Grange meeting. angel food cake contest and crochet daily contest.

Chase Ruth Wood’s Lake Albany Oes Masonic Hall Athens

Magnificent defense turns trick in contract bridge clash

South and North reach notrump then major suit game as East denies ruff and sets trick with precision. East recognizes West opened a singleton club and uses heart and club shifts to thwart declarer, prompting West’s exasperated remark about the delayed club ruff.

South North West East Declarer Dummy

Rains Came But Picnic Held Despite Weather

The WSCS of Albany Methodist church kept a noon picnic last Thursday despite rain. President Mrs. William Gillogly presided as Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth Nason were welcomed. Evelyn Dearth reported on the Lancaster Camp week with seven intermediate youths. Mrs. Dearth and eleven Senior members plan to be at Lancaster this week. Devotions by Mrs. Harriett Woodyard on Ever Singing, Marching Onward. Mrs. Vernon Canny led discussion on missions and changing times effects.

WSCS Albany Methodist Church William Gillogly Kenneth Nason Evelyn Dearth Lancaster Dearth Harriett Woodyard Japan Albany Wscs Vernon Canny

Winners Of Ladies Golf Announced At Athens Country Club

On Wednesdays during Ladies Day at Athens Country Club, winners were announced by date. May 21 winners included Mary Wilson Barbara Dent Mary Vincent Lois Orr. May 28 winners were Dorothy Algeo Gina Cline Lois Orr. June 4 winners were Vi Widdoes Marion Reeder Lois Orr Bernadine Main. June 11 winners were Mary Hope Marion Reeder Lois Orr Maud Ferry. June 18 winners were Laura Rosenberg Vi Widdoes Dorothy Algeo Ruth Richey Louise Coon Shirley Baur Gail Good Maud Ferry.

Athens Country Club Mary Wilson Barbara Dent Mary Vincent Louise Jones Dorothy Algeo Gina Cline Lois Orr Vi Widdoes Marion Reeder Bernadine Main Mary Hope Maud Ferry Laura Rosenberg Ruth Richey Louise Coon Shirley Baur Gail Good

Smart Clothes Hampers Serve Double Purpose

Shopping guides highlight versatile hampers with stylish designs that fit any room. Some models double as bedside tables or towel holders, are lightweight and wipe clean, and empty easily when opened. Proper height ensures dual functions from storage to everyday use.

Good Manners and Forms of Respect in Buying

The piece advises avoiding questions about price when considering items owned by others. It suggests asking where bought or brand instead, and notes one can discover prices without blunt inquiries. It also touches on love taking many forms, even a child using soapsuds to surprise a mother with chores.

John Stewarts Return From Extensive Trip

Mr and Mrs John W Stewart of 28 Morris Ave complete a long vacation trip covering North Bay Ontario Sudbury and Sault Ste Marie They visited St Ignace Wisconsin Dells Harmony Minnesota Ames Iowa and Shelbyville Indiana observing mining regions Indian Village Stand Rock dances Niagara Cave and family ties to Iowa State University professors

North Bay Ontario Canada John W. Stewart Morris Ave Sudbury Sault Ste Marie St. Mary’s River Michigan St. Ignace Wisconsin Dells Stewarts Upper Lower Dells Stand Rock Harmony Minn Athens Niagara Cave Ames Iowa Stewart John Hamilton Atkinson Iowa State University Atkinson Ohio University Albert A. Atkinson College of Applied Science Shelbyville Ind B. M. Gibson

Women of the Moose Set to Install Officers Tonight

Installation of officers will be featured at the Women of the Moose meeting tonight. All members are requested to be present.

The Moose Women of the Moose

Hand Care Tips For Homemakers From JOAN O SULLIVAN

Practical guide urging women to care for hands and project neatness. It stresses daily routines, moisturizing, cuticle care, and protective gloves for tasks like gardening and dishwashing. Weekly manicures with base and sealer coats are recommended for a durable look.

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Edward M. Hixson Galion P. E. Hixson S. Congress St Grogans Jack Gilbert Grace Marie Merrill Parkersburg High School Glenn Alsop Miss Ann Bowers Mildred Thomas Fess Mitchell Audrey William Roos OVST Mothers Club Douglas Home Rome Grange Shade Wscs Wayne Wingett Jay Becker East West South West North East Steppe S. Court St Athens, Ohio NEA John Stewarts Gallaher Joan O’sullivan A&p Dark Sweet Tan Culligan Water Conditioning, Inc Walter Ervin West Stimson
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