Fall fashions and home updates in Mt. Sterling area
Mt. Sterling hosts wedding at First Methodist Church as Gladys M. Gilbert and J. Walter Hamilton wed. The couple, living in Nelsonville, plan to move to California after Mr. Hamilton retires in January. Also noted are new stone facing panels and a napkin solution to baby spills, promoting easier cleanup.
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Mt. Sterling
First Methodist Church
Gladys M. Gilbert
Athens
J. Walter Hamilton
Nelsonville
John Klien
Harold Barker
Barbara
Jack Hillyer
Hillyer
St. Charles St
Hamilton
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
California
New York
Claire McCardell- Townley
Christian Dior
Monte-Sano and
Pruzan
Visit Notes With Oster Family Guests
Mrs William T Oster and daughters Cathy and Chris of Bartow Florida visit Mrs Oster's parents Mr and Mrs Rufus C Hopkins at 171 East State Street Also visiting is Miss Rachel Hopkins of Youngstown sister of Mr Hopkins
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Oster
Carolyn Hopkins
Cathy
Chris
Bartow
Fla
Roomful of Roses opens with New Ohio Valley talent
Edith Sommer's three act comedy debuts Thursday at Ohio University stage featuring Margaret Nolan Al Nellis and Nancy Nolan in the cast. Bridget MacGowan played by Nancy Nolan clashes with family dynamics as the Fallon household hosts guests from Midlothian. Al Smelko and Ann Bowers co star alongside Victoria Rauch Glenn Alsop and Peter Whan in a lively ensemble directed by Virginia Ha hne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Valley
Edith Sommer
Ohio University
Margaret Nolan
al Nellis
Bridget
Fallons
al Smelko
Jay Fallon
Ann Bowers
Nancy Fallon
Victoria Rauch
Jane
Glenn Alsop
Peter Whan
Larry
Pat Peabody
Willamay
Virginia Hahne
Endgame choices in a bridge defense mislead declarer
In a North-South duel, declarer slips when he pins hopes on a single spade ruff. East counters by returning trumps, West wins a heart lead, and a club finesse decides the outcome. A refined plan: win the heart, then run a low club to the jack, preserving two chances to reach a hand if the club finesse fails.
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Declarer
East
West
South
Roses Need Abundance Of Water In Hot Weather
Hot weather poses no problem for rose growers who water regularly. Key varieties like Ivory Fashion Starfire Fusilier Gold Cup and White Knight require up to five gallons daily in heat. Thorough watering to 12 to 15 inches deep is advised with hose nozzle removed and spread on a board to avoid soil erosion. Regular spraying and weeding remain essential and insect pests and diseases should be treated roughly every ten days.
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Starfire
Athens Woman Wins Third in State Grange Sewing Contest
Athens resident Mrs. Madge Dixon Johnson placed third in Ohio’s State Grange sewing contest among 11 713 dresses entered by 900 granges. She sewed a beige embroidered butcher linen sheath with cape and three accessory collars. Her prize included pearls and $5 from Meigs County Pomona Grange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ohio
Grange
County Extension Service
Florence McBride
Athens County
Johnson
Albany
Madge Dixon
Albany High School
Ohio University
Phillip Johnson
Meigs County Pomona Grange
Donald E. Johnson
Mulligan Road
Quick Veneer Patterns Dress Up Venetian Blinds
Easy pull on patterns offer washable fabric designs for kitchen and bath blinds. Trace the motif, cut with scissors, and apply to wood or metal slats. Personalize with a family monogram to coordinate towels.
Modern Methods Sneed Laundering
Women with five children apiece testify that modern washing machines, efficient detergents and careful planning smooth daily laundry. They say ironing is manageable and not feared by busy homemakers.
Pattern offer for life size dolly and Misses dress patterns
An advertisement describes a life size 32 inch doll pattern 714 and a Misses pattern 4578 in sizes 12 through 20. It instructs sending 35 cents per pattern plus 5 cents extra for first class mailing to The Athens Messenger and Anne Adams at New York addresses, with name address zone and size details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger
Needlecraft Dept
P.O
Old Chelsea Station
New York 11
N. Y
Anne Adams
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
Kill Roaches and Ants with No Roach and Hadabug
Kill roaches and ants with John ston's No Roach the brush on insecticide. Colorless and effective for months at 89c per bottle or 1.69. Available at Gallaher's Quick's Athens Pharmacy Kerr-Hunter Wolfe's and other drug or hardware stores. Johnston's Hadabug safe bedroom spray protects near children and pets priced at 1.98.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Gallaher’s
Quick's
Athens Pharm
Kerr-Hunter
Wolfe’s
Gabriel Home Hosts Stork Shower in Route 5
A stork shower honored Mrs. Robert Ryan of Athens at the Gabriel home on Route 5 on Friday evening July 11. Co hosts were Mrs. Charles Willard and Mrs. John Gabriel. gifts were opened then refreshments served. We list attendees and gift senders.
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Gabriel Home
Charles Willard
John Gabriel
Robert Ryan
Athens
Margaret Root
Ivanue Ryan
Deanna Wigal
Elder statesman Baruch quips on aging at 88
Bernard Baruch, at age 88, quips that old age is always fifteen years older than he is, reflecting his characteristic wit and perspective on growing older. The remark captures his enduring humor and public persona.
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Bernard Baruch
Temple WSCS Holds Annual Picnic at Hoop ER Roadside Park
Members of the Temple WSCS hosted a picnic at Hoop ER Roadside Park on July 9 with Carpenter Baptist ladies as guests. Attendees included Misses Brown Middleton and Bascom who run a two week Bible school at Columbia School. Rev. Kenneth Nason led devotions. Mrs. Nason presented the lesson and Miss Middleton spoke about missionary work in China.
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Temple Wscs
Hooper Roadside Park
Carpenter Baptist
Misses Brown
Middleton
Bascom
Columbia School
Kenneth Nason
Nason
Miss Middleton
China
Social calendar event notices from local councils and lodges
Rippling Water Council No 131 Pocahontas meets 7 30 p m with cookies and tax stamps for refreshments. Nannie Allum Rebekah Lodge holds 8 p m initiation. Loyalty Class at New Marsh Field Methodist Church 7 30 p m hosted by Mr and Mrs Calvin Efaw. Plains Ladies VFW Auxiliary meets 8 p m with white elephant sale. bring old hat and pocketbook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rippling Water Council
Pocahontas
Nannie Allum Rebekah Lodge
New Marshfield
Plains Ladies Vfw
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Taier
Buxton
Morocco
Cornwell's
Athens Jewelers
OVST
Jack Gilbert
Vari Macuuwal
Eatons
Eaton's
Jay Becker
Miss Hahne
Hall Wicke
Jack Spell
Anna Montgomery
Gabriel
Stork
Messenger
Gertrude McClain
Ivalne Ryan
Alice Hudwell
Judy Gabriel
Donna McCafferty
Mary Hooper
Betty Ryan
Margaret Hyde
Ellen Gabriel
Mildred Johnson
Benarda Phillips
Hallie Willard
Juanita Gabriel
Gladene Ryan
Linda Shingler
Helen Shingler
Jean Mengel
Mary Parfitt
Mary Jo Evans
Ellen Charney
Naomi Barnes
Laura Maiden
Florence Wahl
Clara Johnson
Donna Collins
Fern France
Carole Gould
Mildred Ahart
Forrest Martin
Ruth Musser
Mildred Jeffers
Edna Kennedy
Minnie Marsh
Eaton
Logan's
the University
Izer
Tweedies
Paris
Sandler
Connie
Jon
SHOE
South Court Street
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