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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1955
Page
6
The season highlights long jackets and the blending of suit and ensemble. Designers feature extended lines from tunics to boxy jackets with skirts and blouses in related colors, emphasizing soft contours and tailored ease. Colors favor greens, rose, blues, and blackened tones with refined fabrics.
A fragmentary diary style piece reports a Lake of the Ozarks trip with Alva and Mrs. Alva Austin. The group discuss travel routes through Latanaa Missouri and a visit to Onondaga Cave in Lisburg. The excerpts hint at social chatter and garden gossip amid travel talk and casual shopping remarks.
Miss Ann Mumma of Ohio University recently returned from a two week western trip. She attended the national AAUW convention in Los Angeles as Athens branch delegate and reported sessions including a Hollywood Bowl meeting with Dr. Seuss B. Riley and keynote address "We Choose the Future."
District No 19 Rainbow Girls held their first annual district meeting at Ohio University. Betty Arrons gave luncheon remarks. educational and entertainment program featured. Officers elected include district treasurer and district historian. Sandra Marshall presented a biography of founder Mark Sexson. Various Rainbow activities and guest speakers from Ohio offered reports and introductions.
Parents Mr and Mrs Charles Sprague Stack of Albuquerque announce the birth of their son Jeffrey Lin in July. They also mention a daughter Deborah. The Stack family includes Charles E Stack of Athens and Ernest Albaugh of Canton. Dr Warren Sprague of Chauncey is a great grandfather.
Temple WSCS gathered Wednesday at Lake Hope for a picnic dinner. The group heard a brief program led by the Reverend Jarvis, who delivered a prayer and spoke on the topic When Saw Worms Prevented.
Dorothy Whipple M.D. warns about the dangers of heat in parked cars. A baby left unattended dies from heat prostration while the parent was away briefly. The article stresses extreme risk as temperatures rise and emphasizes fluid loss and dehydration in infants.
OSWALD JACOBY explains a five diamonds hand with spade opening lead. West king of hearts lead test, Rubinow’s misdirection yields heart and diamond tricks to set the contract. Bidding shows North East South West with 1 Spade Pass Pass Double, South holding five votes and a strong hand.
T J Lavelle of Annelville was guest of honor at a Sunday birthday dinner hosted by his son welaw and daughter at 7 Pine Place. Attending were relatives including Francis Lavelle of Athens and J B Lavelle of Akron, plus Edwin Lavelle of Ames Route 1 and grandchildren Cindy and Janie Scott. Neighbors and relatives from Athens, Taple Knoll, Mill Street, and Richmond joined the gathering.
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