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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1961

Page

2

July Fourth Festivities Sparkle in Athens Holiday

Boating plans on Lake Logan or Dow Lake. water-skiing for some. several families host backyard cookouts, picnics, and fireworks at local clubs. Others stay home with quiet observances or family gatherings across Athens County.

Athens Robert Callaway Lake Logan Dow Lake Herbert Evans Fritz Wheaton Hockingport William Lavelle Daytona Beach Fla Carrol Coates Michael Perkins Joe. Fugate

Easy sun tips for safe tanning on July Fourth

The article explains tanning safely based on skin color and exposure. Light-pigmented individuals should tan in short stages and limit sun to one or two hours at a time even with a tan. Use suntan lotion, read labels, and beware misty days with hidden rays. If burned, avoid cool baths and consult a doctor if blistering.

Jeanne D’arcy

Birth of Melanie June Lowe Noted in Columbus Family

Mr and Mrs Gary Lowe of Columbus announce the birth of their daughter Melanie June Lowe on June 24. Grandparents are Roxie Koestner of Columbus and the late Edward Myers of Chauncey, and William Lowe and his wife of Lancaster.

Melanie June Lowe Thomas Buckley Stewart Route One Gary Lowe Columbus Roxie Koestner Edward Myers Chauncey William Lowe Lancaster

WSCS Meets Mesdames Edith Baughman Pearl Ator and Norma Gillogly

Local WSCS gathering records a meeting with Edith Baughman Pearl Ator and Norma Gillogly in attendance. The notes detail topics of fellowship and church service planning.

Edith Baughman Pearl Ator Norma Gillogly

OVST Night Must Fall Opens After Mame Success

Ohio Valley Summer Theater presents Night Must Fall at Ohio University Theater starting Thursday. Veteran OVST cast includes Cosmo Catalano as Inspector Belsize, B J O Dell as Mrs Branson, Phillip Baedecker with a noted acting duo, Anne Graham, Bunny Gardner, Ann Ham, Max Howard, Richard Bell and Mary Margaret Montalto. Four performances run through Sunday with tickets at box office or door.

Ohio Valley Summer Theater Emlyn Williams Ohio University Theater Phillip Baedecker OVST Anne Graham Bunny Gardner Ann Ham Max Howard Richard Bell Mary Margaret Montalto

Sherbet based summer drink ideas and recipes

A collection of sherbet based beverage ideas using lemon lime and orange fruit drinks. Includes Lemon Lime Float, Grape Raspberry Float with a sugar syrup, Tropical Fruit Combo, and flavored ice cubes. Provides serving sizes, garnishes, and preparation steps for eight servings and four servings.

Adventures Lie Waiting At Library

Miss Josephine Loughrey, children's librarian, reports a magic road to adventure in the OU Library Children’s Department. The exhibit features titles like The Lost Kingdom and The White Panther, offering wartime era and cultural insights through Gr 4 9 stories.

O. U. Library Josephine Loughrey Bryant Radmika Waldeck British Guiana Lee McGiffin Appomattox L. M. Boston Green Knowe Stone Arthur Tor Odo Britain Mervin Robin Mr. Jones Robin Reed Williamsburg The Saturdays Johnny Tremain Tiger In the Bush; Bound For Singapore; Miss Grimsbee Is A Witch Jenny’s Ear Paul Bunyan

WBA Meeting at Swartz Home in Rt 50 South

Mrs. Mabel Swartz hosted a WBA dinner at her Swartz residence. Mrs. Edward Walcott led the business in Mrs. Charles Farrow’s absence while Mrs. Ralph Norris will host the September meeting. Columbus guests included Mrs. Letta Meredith and Patricia Swartz from Columbus.

Mabel Swartz Rt. 50 South WBA Edward Walcott Charles Farrow Letta Meredith Swartz Patricia Swartz Columbus Ralph Norris

Not That Hat Mom Means A Junior Critic

Youngsters proudly defend their mothers appearance. A schoolteacher’s class wrote on My Mother praising beauty scent voice and figure. The nudging humor shows children view mothers as stylish and admired.

Judy

Open House Held for Cox Forty-Year Anniversary

Approximately 150 friends and relatives attended an open house Sunday afternoon at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. David Cox of Trimble. The event marked the couple’s fortieth wedding anniversary. Hosts included their children and families from Ravenna Pickerington and Glouster. A ruby colored forty cake and red and white floral arrangements decorated the scene.

Glouster David Cox Trimble Ravenna Gordon Meade Pickerington Barbara Cox Cathy

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