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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1958

Page

7

Athens High twirlers return from baton camp with honors

Athens High School announces Nancy Wichterman 16 and Mary Wilson 17 will headline football season appearances with baton twirling demos. They just returned from Smith-Walbridge Camp Syracuse Ind where about 250 majorettes trained a week and earned certificates. Nancy drums Mary plays clarinet and both are seniors in the band.

Athens High School Nancy Wichterman Mary Wilson Miss Wichterman R. F. Wichterman Arden Place Miss Wilson Scott Wilson Second St Athens Smith-Walbridge Camp Syracuse Ind United States Nancy Mary Smith-Walbridge

Roach and Ant Control Products Advertised

An old ad promotes John ston’s No-Roach a colorless brush-on insecticide for roaches and ants and Johnston’s Hadabug a safe bedroom mosquito spray. No-Roach claims months of effectiveness with prices shown 802 89c pt 1.69 and Hadabug 1.98 available at local pharmacies and hardware stores.

Johnston Gallaher's Quick’s Athens Pharm Kerr- Hunter Wolfe’s

Shannon Lovsey and Evan Gregory to Wed Saturday

Announcement of the plans for the wedding of Shannon Lovsey daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Lovsey Nelsonville and Evan Gregory son of Mr. and Mrs. Williams Gregory Fairborn. The ceremony at Nelsonville Methodist Church will be performed by Rev. F M Wentz with organ music by Jerry Grim.

Shannon Lovsey Johnny F. Lovsey the Plains Evan Gregory Williams Gregory Fairborn Nelsonille Methodist Church F M. Wentz

Summer Travel Tips From Messenger Desk

Readers are urged to share vacation details with the Mess enger Women’s Desk at 31244. Contributions are welcomed as a way to publish reader travels and guest information during the summer season.

Messenger

Parting of Waters at Sea During Sunday Services

The navy transport USS Talledega battled a Pacific rain squall as Sunday religious services were held on deck. Marines of the 1st division at Camp Pendleton reported the squall parted with rain on both sides and none on the deck.

Camp Pendleton Calif.p Talladega Pacific

Matching Tissue Colors to Bathroom Decor

Match tissue colors to the decor of guest bathrooms and powder rooms to show smart hostessing. Attention to such a simple detail reflects good taste and careful styling in home entertaining.

Calumet boy tends 17 pig litter to beat state average

Gene Franz, 16, a Calumon, Ill. sophomore, raises a Future Farmers of America swine litter of 17 pigs. If the litter survives, he aims to surpass the state average of 7.1 pigs weaned per litter.

Callom Ill Gene Franz Farmers of America Gene

Coming and Going in Monte Rey and Nearby Towns

The report tracks visits and travels of multiple families and service members. Prof. and Mrs. Conley Smith with children depart Monte Rey for Cleveland then Grand Rapids with plans to cross the Mackinaw Bridge and return in August. Keith Scott returns from Rice Lake Ontario. Carl Roberts family vacationed in Washington and Nag's Head. PFC Raymond Lafriere and family hosted by grandparents, with son Edward remaining for visit and John Brozak also visiting. James Bridgewater returns from Florida and Alabama with trips to Panama City St. Petersburg Birmingham and Warm Springs. Hall family guests from Ravenswood and Baltimore join at Jackson Hall.

Conley Smith Monterey Calif T. M. Baehler Smith Michigan Mackinaw Bridge Raymond J. Lafriiere Edward Stephen Fort Bragg N. C James Bridgewater Dairy Ave Florida Alabama Panama City St. Petersburg Birmingham Warm Springs

Chalk Garden Opens OVST Run With Talented Cast

The Ohio Valley Summer Theater presents The Chalk Garden directed by Cosmo Catalano. A nine member cast led by Caroline Meibohm Grace Marie Merrill and Jo Weintraub portrays a governess in a London household with intrigue. Chalk Garden runs Thursday 8 p.m. through Sunday at the OU Speech and Theater Building.

Ohio Valley Summer Theater OVST Cosmo Catalano Sebastians Catalano Chalk Garden England London Caroline Meibohm Colonel Bradacova Grace- Marie Merrill Robert Findlay Jo Weintraub Laurel Miss Weintraub Stanley Wiklinski Ann Ham Pat Peabody Mary Sue Baggett Olivia Miss Peabody Glen Alsop Anna Montgomery Sybil Gabriel Robert Marsden Susannah Lane OU Speech and Theater

Lamb Loin Roast Instructions

The lamb loin roast comes from the loin section and includes the back bone with the loin tenderloin and flank. Fat covers the outer surface. Roast on a rack in an open pan at 300 F for 30 to 35 minutes per pound. When using a thermometer, end at 175 to 180 F.

Chillicothe Charity Horse Show Honors Go To Athens Residents

Two Athenians Mrs P F Good and Candy Mathews won blue ribbons at Chillicothe Charity Horse Show held at the Chillicothe Fairgrounds. Goodnight Sun owned by Mrs Good and ridden by Jack Gilkey captured Walking Horse Stake first, with Mrs Wood earning third in Stallion and Gelding. Candy Mathews riding The Confederate took first in 3-Gaited Pony, while Jenny Holzer won Equitation for 12 and under. Kay Allen placed in Juvenile Pleasure and Pleasure Honors Stake. The event drew nearly 150 horses and funds benefit retarded children.

P. F. Good Good Acre Stables Candy Mathews Robert Mathews Stroud’s Run Road Chillicothe Chillicothe Fairgrounds Goodnight Sun Mrs. Good Jack Gilkey Richard Holzer Kay Allen James Allen Athens Rt. 1 Miss Fancy Emory Allen Keith Zimmerman Albany Sun’s Sunshine

Gould-Earich Nuptials Set for August 2 in Millfield

Mr and Mrs Paul Gould announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Jr to Jack Earich son of Mr and Mrs John D Earich both of Millfield The wedding is scheduled for Saturday August 2 at 7 30 p m at the Millfield Church of Christ with Rev G B Courtney officiating A reception will follow in the church basement

Paul Gould Millfield Mary Jr Jack Earich John D., Earich Millfield Church of Christ G. B. Courtney

Be Sure Cars Equipped for Trip

Advice for motorists to check car kits before travel. Readers are urged to include a first aid kit flashlight ball point pen comb tissues string aspirin screwdriver and pliers along with spare tire jack and lug wrench for a safe journey.

Calendar items and events from local groups

Calendar lists installation of officers for the American Legion Aux at 8 p.m. at the Legion Home with Mrs Williams Stewart, 8th District president, officiating along with Homemakers Club picnic at 6 p.m. at Mrs Raymond Webb's home and New Marshfield Canasta Club meeting at 7:30 p.m. with birthday observance for Mrs Charles Llewellyn and Fidelity Rebekah Lodge at 8 p.m. Refreshments served. Rippling Water Council No 131 Degree of Pocahontas meets at 7:30 p.m. and a note on keeping yolks colored in hard boiled eggs by peeling shells after cooking.

American Legion Aux Legion Home William Stewart New Marshfield Canasta Club Thomas Llewellyn Charles Llewellyn

East player defends to defeat three notrump contract

Bridge column highlights East’s departure from standard play on a spade lead. South misleads with a notrump bid lacking a spade stopper, while East’s ten over the queen breaks the line, allowing West to win and defeat the contract.

East South King West Declarer Déclarer Ires Syndicate, Inc

Carrie Hall Club Luncheon At Harold Ator Home

The Carrie Hall Club of Albany met at Mrs. Harold Ator's Meadowbrook Road home for a potluck luncheon followed by a varied program. Mrs. J A Graham presided at a business meeting, with Mrs. Fred Elliott leading the program and prizes awarded for a club stunt and hostess prize.

Harold Ator Meadowbrook Road Carrie Hall Club of Albany Ator Waldo Poston J. A. Graham Fred Elliott Merrill Chase Frank Radcliffe Frank Pugh Ohio Bess Musser Dale Scott Bernard Claywell Catherine Richey Treasury Hooper’s Park Marguerite Scott

Maryland and Virginia Contribute Land for Capital District

The text notes that Maryland and Virginia gave about 100 square miles to create the District of Columbia to house the national seat of government.

Maryland Virginia District of Columbia

Brooks announce birth of Julie Beth in New Marshfield

Mr and Mrs Willard Brooks of New Marshfield Rt 2 announce the birth of a daughter Julie Beth at Sheltering Arms Hospital on July 1. Grandparents are Harold Stright and Bessie Brooks. The couple has five other children Lora Randall Suzanne and twins Greg and Eric.

Julie Beth Brooks Willard Brooks New Marshfield Rt. 2 Julie Beth Sheltering Arms Hospital Harold Stright Bessie Brooks Carbondale Floyd Wolfe Albany Rt. 1 Floyd Stephen Dayton Wolfe Robert Carsey Athens

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Baton-Twirling Bride Cornwell's Jerry Grim Citiren David French Nelsonville Melanie Lovsey Patricia Lovsey Don Knickerbocker Tim Adams Verlogg Vance - Leach W. State St Keith Scott Rt. 4 Rice Lake Ontario Canada Carl Roberts Lelia Juliana Grosvenor St Washington, D. C Nag’s Head Jackson Hall Mr. Hall J. L. Hall Ravenswood W. Va Colleen Olsen Bill and Judy Baltimore, Md Jack Gilbert A. Lamb Imeat Cooke Mary JO Gould Homemakers’ Club Raymond Webb Fisher Rd Fidelity Rebekah Lodge Bsay Beck East Dealer South Court Street NEA Ee Ee Floyd Stephen Wolfe Asthmanefrin S. Court S. Court St Athens, O Lady Buxton Ogan
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