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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1958

Page

6

Vacation Midsummer Styles For A Sunny Wardrobe

Vacation MIDSUMMER styles perfect for a sunshine vacation include a ouson a chemise blouse and a ssic tuck in. All three can be bought separately or with a matching skirt. Tiny Buttons One white chemise in washable cotton has a hidden button placket and lace edged middy collar and hipband. A second blouson uses sheer cotton in gray and white plaid with options in blue pink maize gray or tan. The third breezy costume blends blouse and skirt with a smaller middy collar bow and bouffant self band waist. Skirt and collar feature ruching and cotton lace. Shades peach maize taffy and powder blue pair well with a tan.

Missionary Society Held July Meeting at Mrs Kimes Home

The Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society met at 9 Riverside Drive hosted by Mrs Ronald Kimes and Miss Lelia Van Dyke. Guests enjoyed music by Mrs Ralph Wigal and Mrs E C Ken, prayers, a devotional on the unmerciful debtor, and scripture readings on Christ the Bread of Life. Representatives from many nations spoke on spiritual hunger and needs. The group planned a picnic at Gloucester Park and voted to fund small kitchen equipment for Victory Camp. Miss Mary Archer elected Mission Study secretary. Dessert served to 19 attendees.

Wesleyan Methodist Church Missionary Society Ronald Kimes Riverview Drive Kimes Lelia van Dyke Ralph Wigal E. C. Ken A. E. McConkey Cheryl Kimes Ira L. Shanafelt Daisy Orr Evan Edwards Mary Shanafelt Christ Edwards C. C. Bean Japan India Italy Brazil China Burma Philippine Islands Alaska Korea Tibet Africa Shanafelt Glouster Park Victory Camp Gadena Mary Archer Mission Study Linda Shanafelt

Do It Yourself Tiles For the Kitchen Floor

Home makers embrace modern kitchens with colorful plastic wall and floor coverings. DIY floor tiles feature polka dot inserts to customize color schemes while durable white wall coverings with copper utensil prints offer easy application and maintenance.

Local Social Calendar Highlights Community Meetings

Canaan Grange meets at 8 p m with wieners and buns. WSCS at Athens EUB Church 7 30 p m hosted by Mrs Samuel Jasper. Wesleyan Missionary Society picnic 6 p m Glouster Park bring covered dish and table service. Troy Grange 8 p m members bring sandwiches. Girl Scouts summer camp swim 1 3 p m Crystal Pool lifeguards on duty. Mrs Thor Olson leads program. Mechanicsburg Band Boosters meet 7 30 p m at school with instrument demos and refreshments.

Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society Glouster Park Crystal Pool Thor Olson

Bonna Jean Whaley Feted With Shower

A bridal shower honoring Miss Bonna Jean Whaley bride elect of S Sgt Carl E Turner was held at the Cottage Tea House. Pink and white decor featured tiny hat boxes, pink candles, and a bridal bouquet. Contest winners were Mrs Joe McBride Sr and Mrs Fred Sapp. Attendees included family members from Albany Columbus Amesville and Arlington Va with several gifts sent from others.

Bonna Jean Whaley Carl E. Turner Cottage Tea House Ray Morris Joe McBride Fred Sapp J. W. Whaley W. D. Whaley Albany Ivan Saunders Columbus Dan Klingenberg Lavierre Lovett Paul Alichney Ed Moore Amesville Ruth Seaman Winifred Hooper Harold D. Brown Arlington Joe Myers Shade Richard Rodehaver Dayton Natalie Ross H. O. Sedwick Milton Nuzum Mary Allen John Hartley

Flip top bra alters shape and lift for fashion

A new convertible bra with a flip top cup creates two looks in one. Worn with the flap turned up it yields a natural rounded bust line, while turning the flap down provides uplift and added support for a firmer silhouette.

Needlework patterns for vegetables motif embroidery

Lively vegetables inspire kitchen and dinette linens and simple embroideries. Transfer six motifs to cloths or towels, each 6x8 inches, pattern 630. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents per extra pattern for first class mail to Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept. Include name address zone and pattern number. Two complete patterns printed in Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book. send 25 cents for the book.

Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y Laura Wheeler

Religious Skit at Annual Picnic Highlights Weekday Faith

An original skit titled Day by Day Religion by Mrs. W. E. Bigony charmed attendees at the Alexander Presbyterian Women’s Association annual potluck on Fisher Road. Bigony and daughters Anita Louise Naomi and Margaret portrayed Monday through Saturday lessons and closed with Praise Thee and Take My Life and Let It Be as they recalled Jesus on Sunday.

W. E. Bigony Alexander Presbyterian Women’s Association William Smith Fisher Road Jesus Bigony

Coming and Going in Ohio and Florida Visits

Dayton couple Mr and Mrs M W Wallace with daughters Kay and Sue spent a weekend with Mr and Mrs Paul Tipton in The Plains. Mr and Mrs A F Head Vivien Kelly and Mrs Kathryn Kelly of Clearwater Fla visited Hillcrest Rest Home. They dined at Lake Hope and will travel to Cleveland then Florida. Mrs Kelley stays in Athens longer with Mrs Cross.

M. W. Wallace Kay and Sue Dayton Paul Tipton the Plains A. F. Head Vivien Kelly Kathryn Kelly Clearwater Fla John Cross Hillcrest Rest Home Lake Hope

Turner Reunion Set For July 27

The 11th annual Turner descendants reunion will be held at the old Dexter Church near Dexter Ohio on Sunday July 27. An all day basket dinner at noon will be followed by a short business session and games for the children. Relatives and friends are invited.

Nannie Allom Canada Athens United Nations Washington D.C IOOF Springfield Rebekah

Famous England par con test hand yields spade slam save

A bridge hand from England shows how expert play converts a spade slam in six spades into twelve tricks. North’s spade preference over clubs guides bidding to 6S. declarers exploit dummy’s limited values and clubs to discard hearts and trump heart losers, avoiding a club loss and making twelve tricks.

King of Diamonds England North West East South

WCTU Warms Four Counties At Athens Workshop

Fifty five representatives from Athens Meigs Vinton and Morgan counties attended a WCTU workshop July 15 at the Athens County Fairgrounds. Activities included talks by Anna Clark and Edna Deyo on youth education and temperance work plus a memorial for Esther Madsen.

Athens Meigs Vinton Morgan Counties Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Athens County Fairgrounds Bessie R. Strong Athens County Anna Clark Columbus WCTU Edna Deyo Carroll Loyal Temperance Legion Youth Temperance Council Fairfield County Flower Mission and Relief

Easier Printed Pattern for Girls Dress 6 to 14

Easy to sew dress pattern for daughters 6 8 10 12 14. No waist seams or fitting worries, cinch with a belt. Size 10 uses four yards of 35 inch fabric. Printed directions on each part. Send 35 cents and address to Anne Adams Pattern Dept. 399 Pattern Dept New York NY.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N.Y

MYF Group Plans Hayride and Wiener Roast

Alfred M.Y.F members met with 12 youths and seven adults to plan a July 26 hayride and wiener roast. Devotions were led by Ruth Slisher and Bible questions by Doris Dillinger, with group singing by Lloyd Dillinger. Ronnie Burke Dorothy Burke and Sandra Swartz will attend Youth Camp at Lancaster soon.

Alfred M.Y.F Ruth Slisher Doris Dillinger Lloyd Dillinger Ronnie Dorothy Burke Sandra Swartz Lancaster

11 Year Old Johnny Rardin to Undergo Leg Surgery

Johnny Rardin 11 son of Mr and Mrs John Rardin of Athens enters Mount Sinai Hospital Cleveland July 17 for surgery on the right leg involving a bone block in the heel and a tendon transplant. A similar operation on his left leg performed last year at Mount Sinai is reported successful. He will reside two weeks in Children's Ward E Mount Sinai Hospital 1800 East 105th Street Cleveland Ohio.

Johnny Rardin John Rardin Athens Mount Sinai Hospital Cleveland Johnny

Good Manners on Shared Gifts Prompt Payment

If you join others to buy a gift, pay your share promptly. Delays may make others wonder if you will contribute, or if you even intend to pay. Prompt settlement shows consideration and reliability.

McDougal Church To Be Cleaned By Helpers

People interested in cleaning the McDougal Church will meet at the church at 9 a m on Tuesday. Hot drinks will be furnished, officials said today. Mrs Robert V Everett of Athens Rt 3 underwent surgery recently in Selby General Hospital at Marietta. Both the skin and seeds of young summer squash may be eaten.

McDougal Robert V. Everett Athens Rt. 3 Selby General Hospital Marietta

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By Susan Barden Stimson Athens, Ohio DIAL Canaan Grange WSCS EUB Church Samuel Jasper Sunnyside Cecil Newsom Troy Grange Mechanicsburg Rebekah Lodge Janice Ogg Ethel Cone Bessie Fairchild Turner Esther M. Madsen Strong Eldon Kenney Sylvia McConkey Ralph Robert Collar Whispering Hope Collar Linnie Arnold McArthur Gary Crow Edna McVay Albany Community Ida Allison Dairy Tales Kasler Ee ‘Ke Dairy Fc Home Miq51 LD Ae MYF Group Quick's McDougal Church General Electric S. Court Franklin Norwalk Fogle Ethan Allen Bassett, Willett Caldwell and Brickwede Mersman Simmons G.E Brody Lees Fawcett Chesterhill Ohio
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