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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1962

Page

7

Saint Laurent Tubes Take Fashion World by Storm

Designer Yves Saint Laurent showcases the tube silhouette in an autumn collection praised by celebrities. The look emphasizes a slender sheath, enhanced bust, and slim hips with minimalist coats and scarf panels. Princess Radziwill attends, sparking talk of Givenchy rivalry and influence on Jacqueline Kennedy.

Associated Press Yves Saint-Laurent Christian Dior Saint-Laurent Christian Dior House Lee Radziwill Jacqueline Kennedy France Saint- Laurent Radziwill Jacqueline de Ribes McCall's Givenchy United States

Couple To Wed Sunday At Albany Methodist Church

Plans have been completed for the open church wedding of Miss Sharon Russell daughter of the Rev and Mrs Earl J Russell Albany to Richard Schumacher son of Mr and Mrs Robert Schumacher South Salem. The double ring ceremony will be read by Rev Russell at Albany Methodist Church at 230 p m Sunday Aug 5. Miss Dena Smith is the bride’s attendant with James Benner of South Salem serving the groom. An open reception in the church educational unit will follow.

Sharon Russell Earl J. Russell Albany Richard Schumacher Robert Schumacher South Salem Russell Albany Methodist Church Dena Smith James Benner

Calendar items for Nannie Allom and affiliated groups

Wednesday schedule lists Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge IOOF Hall Ladies Auxiliary First Apostolic Church 8 p.m. Red Men's Hall Potluck after meeting Thursday events include Women of the Moose Moose Home Athens Grange 8 p.m. United Appeals board Red Cross Circle WSCS 7 30 p.m. with Mrs Beebe 174 2nd St

Nannie Allom Rebekah IOOF Ladies’ Auxiliary First Apostolic Church Richland Ave Pocahontas Council Red Men’s Hall Women of the Moose Moose Home Riverside Dr Athens Grange United Appeals Board of Trustees Red Cross Central Ave WSCS Frank Beebe 2Nd St

WSCS Hostess Leads Clark's Chapel Meeting

Mrs. Walls hosts WSCS at her home with assistance from Karen Sue Walls and Mrs. Ronnie Walls. Devotions by Mrs. Frank Phillips. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Keith Scott Mrs. Mingus and Mrs. Raymond Brooks Jr. Attendees include numerous church members and families. WSCS plans a supper with homemade ice cream at the church on Thursday August 30.

Clark’s Chapel WSCS Oliver Walls Karen Sue Walls Ronnie Walls Christ Frank Phillips Forest Mingus Keith Scott Mingus Raymond Brooks Jr Raymond Randlett Victor Carpenter Suellen Goldsberry Floyd Martin

eGee Branches Osbornes Have Picnic

The Branch-Osborne Reunion at Lancaster Fair Grounds drew 65 relatives and friends for a basket dinner. Sidney Branch presided at a short business meeting. outgoing officers included Mrs. Madalene Branch. New officers elected were Mrs. William H. Marshall president and Mrs. May Marshall secretary treasurer. Prizes went to the oldest attendee Mrs. Asberry Osborne and door prize to Phyllis Newland. all small children received prizes.

Lott Descendants Hold Large Ohio Family Reunion

Descendants of the late Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Lott gathered for a family reunion with a basket lunch at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Windland and their children David and Robin in Guysville Route 1. Attendees from Parkersburg, Mineral Wells, Vienna, Palestine, Walker, Columbus, Akron, Pomeroy, and other nearby towns joined relatives from Athens and Veto for the event.

B. L. Lott Wilbur Windland David Robin Guysville James Edward Mary Ann Joyce Gary Lott Kimberly Parkersburg W. Va Howard Price Donald Lois Marie Harley Welch Henry Lee Edwards Gary Lee Mineral Wells Howard Lott Billy Roach Billy Vienna Harold Akron Leland Parker Pomeroy Dale Windland Ronnie Karen Janet the Plains Robert Windland Sandy Pamela Cheryl Lynn Hilliard Charlie Windland Eula Eyra Athens Walter Parsons Ruth Debbie Theresa Veto

Fellowship class meets at Mrs. Dale Goldsberry’s home

The Plains Methodist Church Adult Fellowship Class will gather Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs. Dale Goldsberry on Connnet Road. Beta Sigma Phi Theta Alpha chapter plans a meeting Thursday at 8 p m hosted by Mrs. Ted Selby at 29 Forest Street.

The Plains Methodist Church Dale Goldsberry Connett Rd Beta Sigma Phi Theta Beta Sigma Phi Ted Selby Forest St

Needlecraft catalog offer from Laura Wheeler ad

The notice advertises 1962 Needlecraft Catalog patterns for bias tape decor and embroidery on towels scarves and bed sets. It lists motifs transfer sizes 9 by 19 inches and 7 by 15 inches with 35 cents per pattern plus 10 cents for first class mail. It invites requests to Laura Wheeler The Messenger Needlecraft Dept New York 11 NY.

Laura Wheeler Care of the Messenger Needlecraft Dept P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y

Society Meets At Church for July Meeting

Albany Woman's Society of Christian Service gathered at the Methodist Church for its July session. Mrs. Harold Dodd led the business portion, with the program The Church and Today's Students led by Mrs. Frank Pugh and Mrs. Edward Rick ey. Guest speaker Miss Karen Stanley spoke on Youth and Its Responsibilities. Nineteen members and three guests were served refreshments.

Albany Woman's Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Harold Dodd Frank Pugh Edward Rickey Karen Stanley Ohio State Homemakers of America Dale Stanley Bob Grinstead Ernest Rowland Harold Ator

Legion Auxiliary Hears July Meeting Reports

The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Home with Mrs. Charles Richardson presiding. Delegates Mrs. James Vercoe Mrs. C K McKinstry and Mrs. Ralph Straw shared reports from the Department convention held July 20 22 in Columbus. Karen Goldsberry and Judy Smith spoke on Girls State experiences. An August picnic for auxiliary families and guests is planned at the Legion Home August 22 at 6 p m.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Charles Richardson James Vercoe C. K. McKinstry Ralph Straw Richardson Legion Auxiliary Department Columbus Straw Karen Goldsberry the Plains High School Judy Smith Athens High School Karen Auxiliary Judy Rotary Club The Legion Home

Social Roundup of Local Trips and Family Celebrations

Mrs. Alice Hively and son H D Hively of Ft Lauderdale enjoy a Bahamas cruise aboard the Mayan with Dr and Mrs Norris Beasley and Col and Mrs Paul Elliott. Charles Ballenger and Leo Ervin family guests mark 78th birthday with Athens relatives. Lynn Brown and family return from Europe after a five week trip ending in Sweden. Brown teaches vocational home economics with husband a school principal in Shipchewana. Edith Davis visits Stewart and attends revival services at Bear Run. Joan Hayes visits from Uxbridge as Clyde Beasley hosts guests in Cambridge. Mrs Fontaine travels from Manhattan after death of her mother Fawne Cone.

Alice Hively H. D. Hively Ft. Lauderdale Fla Fred R. Beasley Windy Hills Farm Hivelys Bahamas Charles Ballenger Mill St Leo Ervin Guy Ervin Athens Lynn Brown Shipchewana Ind D. C. McIntorf Morris Ave Randy McIintarfs Europe Mrs. Brown Chicago London England Switzerland Germany France Denmark Sweden International Farm Edith Davis, Stewart Sr Charles Hashman Nelsonville Bear Run Leo LeClaire Bruce and Brian Cambridge Joan Hayes Uxbridge Mass Clyde Beasley Clyde and John Mound St H.C. Dorman Beryl Cone F. C. Fontaine Pauline Cone Columbus Manhattan Kans Fontaine Fawne Cone

Ralph Dunfee Jr Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party

The seventh birthday of Ralph Dunfee Jr was celebrated Sunday at his parents home on Mary Street. Attendees included Ralph Dunfee and Mack Dunfee family members along with multiple relatives and friends. several were listed as unable to attend.

Ralph Dunfee Jr Ralph Dunfee Mary St Ronnie Dunfee Keith Greg Billy Jo Dunfee Becky Ricky Terry Thomas Gordon Danny Arnold Bobby Andrews Kenny Riley Becky Forbes Mary Marcus Powell Marjorie Riley Virginia Lynn Donald Wagner

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Mrs. Walls Haggai Gilham-Frank Vfw New Marshfield Russell Stover Logan America eGee Osbornes Sir Society Legion Auxiliary Vance-Leach Furniture W. State Street Townsend-Linton Townsend Cabin Robbinett Ridge Angel Pat Ta Ade Iiiamgne Cornwell Court Athens Buster Brown Simon J. Wikler Good Housekeeping Wikler Sowan Court Street
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