Local residents enjoy long holiday visits and travels
AIRMAN AND MRS DONALD R KASLER and family are on a 30 day leave with relatives in West Virginia. Mr Kasler serves as a jet engine mechanic with Squadron 4677 at Hill AFB Utah. Other entries note Lexington Horse Show visits by Fisher and Hardin, extended visits by Deisleys to Athens, and trips by the Paulsens across the western US and to Victoria BC. Additional items mention Miss Selleck visiting Logan, Mrs Giffin recovering from a fall in Marietta, and grandparents visiting in Cincinnati and Toledo. A Quebec fishing trip closes the round of travel notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald R. Kasler
Richard Kasler
Hooper Ridge
Ralph Frash
Rainbo Farms
Sharpsburg
W.va
Kasler
Hill Air Force Base
Utah
Howard J, Fisher
Jacqueline
S. Court Sr
Kenneth Hardin
Delaware
Lexington
Gaige B. Paulsen
Fairview Ave
United States
Mexico
Canada
Tia Juana
Mex
Victoria
B.C
Paulsens
California
Grand Canyon
Yosemite
Los Angeles
Berkeley
San Diego
San Francisco
Port Angeles
Wash
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Chicago
Franklin Potter
Ohio University
Glacier National Park
Potter
E. A. Taylor
E. H. Gaylord
University of Illinois
Gaylord
Urbana, Ill
Gladys Swarthout Enjoys Italian Villetta Life in Florence
In Florence Gladys Swarthout and husband Frank Chapman live six summers in a villetta among fields with distant mountains. She describes home life as living and eating there, with returns to New York in late fall. They own six acres and savor the simple, easy transition between homes.
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Florence
Italy
Gladys Swarthout
Metropolitan Opera
New York
National Association of Home Builders
Washington, D. C
Swarthout Finds Florence Home Courting Italian Culture
Miss Swarthout, famed soprano, and her husband chose Florence for a summer retreat and permanent home. She praises Florence’s Greek drama, Italian opera, ballet, concerts, and chamber music while cultivating olives and grapes for personal use. She hints at returning to TV if taped, cherishing time to enjoy home life and friendships.
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Missouri
Carmen
Florence
Miss Swarthout
Eisenhower
Capitol Steps
Connecticut
Brown announces birth of Kevin Marc Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Harold D. Brown of Falls Church Virginia announce the birth of their son Kevin Marc on July 16 at George Washington University Hospital in Washington D C Grandparents are Mrs Alice Brown and Mr and Mrs R A Morris the great grandmother is Mrs J A Mingus
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold D. Brown
Falls Church
Kevin Marc
George Washington University Hospital
Washington, D. C
Alice Brown
Hixon Road
R. A. Morris
Columbia Avenue
J. A. Mingus
Angel Ridge
GOP First Ladies Fashion Show At National Convention
An AP feature details a July 27 luncheon at the Republican National Convention in Chicago showcasing gowns worn by first ladies from Mary Todd Lincoln to Mamie Doud Eisenhower. Mary Brooks organized the event with Baroness von Langendorff supplying 12 gowns sewn by Barbara Karinska. The collection will tour after Chicago and reach a museum.
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Chicago
Mary Todd Lincoln
Mamie Doud Eisenhower
Mary Brooks
Baroness von Langendorff
Barbara Karinska
White House
First Ladies Gowns Through Washingtons Historic Wives
The article lists First Ladies gowns and their prominent spouses including Mrs. Everett Dirksen wife of the Senate minority leader and others such as Mrs. Robert Lymlie wife of Idaho governor and Mrs. Frederick Seaton wife of interior secretary. It notes additional attendees Ida Saxton McKinley and Grace Anna Goodhue Coolidge not pictured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Dirksen
Senate
Mary Todd Lincoln
Robert Lymlie
Idaho
Julia Dent Grant
Frederick Seaton
Interior
Lucy Ware Webb Hayes
Thruston Morton
GOP
Lucretia Rudolph Garfield
John Byrnes
Wisconsin
Caroline L. Scott Harrison
Arthur Summerfield
Edith Kermit Carew Roosevelt
Charles Halleck
Indiana
Helen Herron Taft
Cecil Underwood
West Virginia
Florence K. deWolfe Harding
William Miller
New York
Lou Henry Hoover
William Stratton
Ilinois
Mamie Geeva Doud Eisenhower
Robert Hill
Mexico
Ida Saxton McKinley
Styles Bridges
New Hampshire
Grace Anna Goodhue Coolidge
Beta Sigma Phi to Sponsor Rum Mage Sale at Armory
Zeta Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi plans a Saturday morning rum mage sale at the Athens National Guard Armory under the direction of Mrs Nick Vocalas chair of the ways and means committee. Members of the sorority assist in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeta Alpha Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Athens National Guard
Nick Vocalas
Jolly Jills Hold Seventh and Eighth Meetings
The Mutt ee ehane ay group met at Susan Romine's and Bobbie Cavanaugh's homes for their seventh and eighth sessions. Members shared favorite foods and discussed a moving float and fair display. Susan Romine demonstrated pie crust and girls reported project progress with guidance from Mrs. McBride and Mrs. Cavanaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Romine
Bobbie Cavanaugh
Union Variety 4-H Club Performs At Athens Grange
The Union Variety 4-H Club entertained the Athens Grange with each member performing an act. Mrs Gorby Moore and Stauffer guided a tour of the Athens fire department. The group's float placed 5th in the New Marshfield July 4 parade. Seventh meeting of the Albany Clover Clippers at Linda Henderson's home with Judy McDaniel presiding.
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Union Variety
Athens Grange
Athens
New
Marshfield
Albany Clover Clippers
Linda Henderson
Judy McDaniel
Brooks Scurlock wed in Salem Methodist ceremony
Miss Louella Grace Brooks daughter of Mr and Mrs Christopher Brooks of Athens married Wilfred Raymond Scurlock son of Mrs Elizabeth Scurlock of Toledo in a June 22 double ring service at Salem Methodist Church. Rev Willard Dutcher officiated. A reception for 75 was held at the bride’s home. couple to reside in Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Brooks
Athens
Wilfred Raymond Scurlock
Elizabeth Scurlock
Toledo
David Scurlock
Salem Methodist Church
Willard Dutcher
Logan
W. M. Coakley
Robert Brooks
Cutler
Flower arranging workshop for Region 11 garden clubs
The Region 11 garden clubs hold an all day flower arranging workshop at Civitan Park Marietta fairgrounds. Registration runs 9 to 10 AM with program at 10 led by Mrs. Harry Witte. The series covers plant identification garden design and costs 1.25 per person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Region 11
Civitan
The
Plains School
State Association
Fourth Ro Can Cockettes Meet Plans Fair Bake Sale
Eleven members met at Eva Ashcraft home to discuss fair projects. A bake sale and swimming party are planned for July 28. Mrs Douglas, the adviser, graded the projects and helped two girls with their dresses at the Clark home where Sherry Clark demonstrated shoulder seam trimming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Ashcraft
Martina Wines
Douglas
Patty
Sherry Clark
Two Celebrate 4th Birthdays Jointly
Vickie Oberholzer and Kim Stanley recently celebrated their fourth birthdays together with a supper at the Ed Oberholzer home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vickie Oberholzer
Kim Stanley
Ed Oberholzer
Club Calendar Offers Multiple Community Events
The Plains church groups and local clubs announce a Wednesday schedule with potlucks, meetings, and social gatherings. Activities include WSCS at The Plains, Rebekah Lodge, Council 131 events, Union WSCS makeup, Lodi Grange supper, Athens Grange degrees, Bishop Class at Central Avenue Methodist, Rome Grange plans for county fair, Carrie Hall Albany Grange luncheon, and Gilham Post Auxiliary at VFW clubroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Plains Methodist Church
Mary Shafer
Nannie Allom
Rebekah Lodge
Pocahontas
Red Men’s Park
Union Wscs
George McBride
Lodi Grange
Athens Grange
Central Avenue Methodist Church
Rome Grange
Carrie Hall Club
Albany Grange
Bess Musse
Gilham Frank
VFW
Attracting Birds Topic Of Albany Garden Club
Mrs. A. T. Stuart led a discussion on How to Attract Birds at the Albany Community Garden Club meeting held at Mrs. George Bean’s home in Athens Route 1. A tour of the hostess’s garden followed, displaying a variety of plants and vegetables. Mrs. J. O. Cottle attended as a guest, and a refreshment course was served. A picnic at Hooper’s Park was planned for August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Stuart
Albany Community Garden Club
George Bean
Athens
J. O. Cottle
Hooper’s Park
Dramatic Comedy In Dog Suit Play Here
The Ohio Valley Summer Theater opens its fifth show The Man in the Dog Suit a comedy already popular with audiences. The OVST cast features actors who earned praise in prior productions including James Boswell noted for journalism scenes.
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Ohio Valley Summer Theater
OVST
James Boswell
Designers Still Have Reasons
Fashion editors view fall clothes from New York couture group as designers show distinct visions. Jane Derby Mon day favors oval skirts, Oleg Cassini emphasizes figure hugging sheaths, and Marquise leans leather and fur. The Mousetrap and Tall Story theater options highlight talent in The Man in the Dog Suit staged by Virginia Hahne with a cast including Alberta Grones and Ken Frandsen. Oliver in The Man in the Dog Suit discovers courage at a masquerade, blending Walter Mitty flavor and comic bank-life irony. OVST’s setting by William Ernst previews the piece opening Thursday at 8, with Anniversary Waltz following next week directed by Anthony Trisolini.
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New York
New York Couture Group
Jane Derby
Oleg Cassini
Marquise
Charlotte Taylor
Mitchell Figowitz
Ed Loyer
Olive Fredericks
Man In the
Virginia Hahne
Oliver
Walter Mitty
Art Carney
Albert Reich
William H. Wright
Edwin Corle
OVST
Man In the Dog
William Ernst
Anthony Trisolini
Chase Circle Picnic and Baby Shower Held at Athens Grounds
The Chase Circle of Ruth held a picnic at the Athens fairgrounds with a baby shower for Mrs. Linder Stanley. Hostess prize went to Mrs. H. H. Carbaugh and game prizes were won by Mrs. Gene Stanley, Mrs. Fred Stanley, Mrs. Charles Chase, and Mrs. J. B. Vanity Jr. The next meeting will be a picnic at Mrs. Alice Reeves home with program by Mrs. Minta Chase. Guests included Mrs. Richard Stanley Cathy Scott Mrs. Fred Stanley and children Brenda and Brent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linder Stanley
Kim and
Cliff
Mervin Chase
Delmar Woodyard
Cheryl Stanley
Karen Oxley
Athens Fairgrounds
H. H. Carbaugh
Gene
Vanity Jr
Alice Reeves
Minta Chase
Richard Stanley
Cathy Scott
Fred Stanley
Brenda and
Brent
Picnic Set For United Church Women in Athens
Members of United Church Women of Athens plan an annual picnic on July 26 at 6 p.m. A program featuring highlights from the recent Church Women's convention will be included. Details to follow. Brush baking powder biscuits with milk or cream and grated cheddar. dust with paprika before baking. Excellent with salads and cold cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church Women of Athens
Church Women’s
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