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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1958

Page

6

Bonna Jean Whaley Engaged To Sgt Carl Turner

An engagement announcement for Miss Bonna Jean Whaley daughter of Mr and Mrs James Whaley of 30 Sunset Drive and Staff Sergeant Carl E Turner son of Mr and Mrs H D Turner of San Bernardino California. Whaley is a Athens High School graduate and Ohio University attendee and has worked with State Highway Auditing in Columbus. Turner is Corona High School graduate and serves in the United States Air Force. An August 16 wedding is planned.

Bonna Jean Whaley James Whaley Sunset Drive Carl E. Turner H. D. Turner San Bernardino Calif Miss Whaley Athens High School Ohio University Columbus Sgt. Turner Corona Senior High School Corona United States Air Force

Former OU Students Lead Summer Theatre Project In Lancaster

Hal Bokar former Ohio University student serves as supervising director and leading actor for The Bishop's Company which will set summer headquarters at Lancaster Methodist Camp Grounds F Leslie Matthews joins for the summer and may tour in fall The company the first modern religious theater troupe aims at morally significant plays since 1952 it has toured 42 states covered 900 churches and travels coast to coast for 10 weeks in Lancaster opening June 29 with The Billy Sunday Story and a season featuring works by C S Lewis Alan Paton Shaw and others Season tickets and single admissions are available.

Hal Bokar Ohio University Bishop’s Company Lancaster Methodist Camp Grounds F. Leslie Matthews Matthews Forces of Religion Lancaster Billy Sunday C. S. Lewis Alan Paton

Calendar items from Troy Grange to Athens groups

Calendar notes list events across multiple groups: Troy Grange 8 p.m. First and second degree inspections with pie, Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society 7 30 p.m. with Mrs Evan Edwards and Miss June Hunter, Albany VFW Auxiliary 8 p.m. business meeting at Post Home, Baker Neighborhood Council 8 p.m. with Mr and Mrs Olin Baker, WSCS Study Club 1 30 p.m. Mrs Bess Musser leads topic, New Marshfield CES 8 p.m. refreshments, Athens Local Youth Temperance Council picnic 5 30 p.m. at Athens State Hospital grounds with rain location Church of God Fellowship Hall.

Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Soc Evan Edwards Sunnyside June Hunter WSCS Temple and Albany Methodist Churches Bess Musser Athens Youth Temperance Council Athens State Hospital Church of God Fellowship Hocking St

Washday rule to prevent wrinkles and hem edging idea

A washday tip advises not twisting or wringing wash and wear fabrics to avoid wrinkles. Hang fabrics while dripping wet to let water weight straighten them and fingerpress seams collars and trimming while damp. Suggests using fake roses as edging to prettify hems on a dancing frock.

Auxiliary Nominates New Officers At Athens Eagles Aerie

The Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles of Athens Aerie 529 nominated and installed officers for the year. New officers include Ce cil Perry president Clar ence Stotts vice president Dessa Sickles chaplain James Wallace secretary William Mansfield treasurer Walter Bartlett conductor Isole Perry inside guard Robert Everett outside guard. Trustees named Mrs Carl Wiseman Mrs Isole Perry and Mrs Robert Everett with Mrs Wesley Luman as auditor.

Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles of Athens Aerie Cecil Perry Clarence Stotts Dessa Sickles James Wallace William Mansfield Walter Bartlett Isole Perry Robert Everett Carl Wiseman Wesley Luman

Wednesday Pairings Set for Women's Golf at Ath ens Country Club

Ann Algeo Louise Jones and Mary Wilson head the morning group for the June 11 9 a.m. event at Ath ens Country Club. Afternoon players include Mary Helen Vincent Bernadine Farrell Sandy Garber and several others. Competition features longest tee shot on number one with handicaps assigned by scores to date across classes A B C and D.

Athens Country Club Ann Algeo Louise Jones Mary Wilson Dorothy Algeo Bette Clifford Kate Wood Bernadine Allen Bernadine Main Laura Rosenberg Shirley Baur Marian Reeder Claudine Rutter Betty Beckley Lois Orr Cheryl Seel Jean Christiansen Alma Rauch Jean Sprague Gina Cline Ruth Richey Sara Strawn Louise Coon Maud Ferry Stella Studer Barbara Dent Gail Good Doris Tom Jean Dupler Mary Hanger Carolyn Wickham Jane Evans Ariel Lausche Vi Widdoes Olga Coon Wilma Gardner Ruth Sweeney Mary Helen Vincent Bernadine Farrell Sandy Garber Mary Hope Margaret Moffett Esther Merrick Erma Betts Margaret Burt Belle Cornwell

Albany FHA Elects New 1958 Officers

Albany Future Homemakers of America elected Melva Faye Jordan as president with Pat Rice as vice president and Ellen Rodgers as secretary. Others named include Joy Selby treasurer Sara Seel parliamentarian Yvonne Burritt historical Avanee Radekin news reporter Kathryn Munn song leader Beulah McLaughlin recreation leader and Carolyn Woodrum art director. The group discussed last year's FHA work and planned a skating party and a joint dance with the Future Farmers of America.

Albany Future Homemakers of America FHA Melva Faye Jordan Pat Rice Ellen Rodgers Joy Selby Sara Seel Yvonne Burritt Avanee Radekin Kathryn Munn Beulah McLaughlin Carolyn Woodrum

Athens High School Student Wins State Essay Contest

Lynn Tedrick, Athens High School junior, won first place in a state essay contest sponsored by the National Ladies Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars. She receives a gold medal and 100 dollars, advances to national competition, and will travel to Cincinnati to read her 340 word essay "America's Future is up to its Youth" at the Netherland Plaza Hotel.

Athens National Ladies’ Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Lynn Tedrick Jack Tedrick Congress Apts Tedrick Athens High School Cincinnati America Netherlands Plaza Hotel Athens County Janet E. Ladd Betty Mace New Marshfield VFW

Albany Riding Club Meets for Potluck and Plans Show

Members of the Albany Riding Club will meet Wednesday at 8 pm for a potluck to discuss plans for a forthcoming horse show. A local remark notes people often claim they never write letters unless they want something. The Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany, has been staged every ten years for 300 years and is upcoming in 1960.

Albany Riding Club Oberammergau Germany

Inspired bridge hand ends in defensive shutout

In a rubber bridge hand from 1968 players discuss a bold spade lead and a sequence where East's diamond return and overruffing set the declarer. West secures the bounce with a spade attack, East snares clubs, and South fails to win a single trick as defense dominates, leaving South down two thousand.

South West East King Declarer Hearts Ace of Hearts Res Syndicate, Inc

Picnic at Wilkinson Home Ends AAUW Year

The Athens Branch of the American Association of University Women held its annual June picnic last Thursday at the home of Mrs. G. T. Wilkinson in Athens. Nearly 80 members attended as the season’s final meeting. Miss Mary Ann Lewis of Ohio University led picnic arrangements with other members assisting.

Wilkinson G. T. Wilkinson Woodside Drive Athens American Association of University Women Mary Ann Lewis Ohio University Fred Sands Ann Graham M. Rogers Esther Starks Wilma Miller Craig Johnson Lila Marquis Elizabeth Stanton John Dowler Christopher Lane H. C. Dorman Erma Anderson Henry Vallowe Edith Wray LuEllen Clifton Marguerite Rappel Tom Jenkins Athens Aauw Staats Australia New Zealand Fiji Islands South Pacific Mollie Jackson Sydney

Carolyn White and Clair Woode Tie May 30

Miss Carolyn Sue White daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert L White of Long Bottom Route 1 wed Clair B Woode son of Mr and Mrs Charles D Woode of Coolville Route 3 in a six thirty ceremony at the bride’s parents home Rev Harold Doster officiated The couple given in marriage by her father wore formal attire with pink carnations The bride attended by Eleanor Well The groom’s best man was Robert Whitlatch The couple resides at 324 E Main St Pomeroy and both are Eastern High School graduates employed locally

Carolyn Sue White Robert L. White Long Bottom Route 1 Clair B. Woode Charles D. Woode Coolville Harold Doster Eleanor Well Robert Whitlatch June Doster E. Main St Pomeroy

Eye Make Up Brightens Under Dim Lighting

In dim romantic lighting makeup matters. Jo Ann Carter swears by eye makeup, applying multiple coats with mascara to brighten eyes. She uses liner pencil and eyeshadow with eyebrow pencil, plus a light powder and lipstick that holds color in low light. She plans to stay home to help her police officer husband finish law school while caring for two children.

Jeanne D Jo-Ann Carter Jo-Ann Lillian Russell Gaslight New York Richard

Keeping Clean Is Part Of American History

The piece recalls early 1800s attempts to ban bathing in Philadelphia with a close vote defeat. It notes hazy safety fears and mockery of tub purchases as snobbery. It frames cleanliness as a historic American shift toward affordable home bathing today.

Philadelphia

Wash Glass In The Shower Periodically

Water splashing against a glass shower enclosure may keep the bathroom floor spotless, but the glass itself needs to be washed off occasionally. If the enclosure is frosted glass, apply soap or detergent suds with a brush or rough washcloth to get into the grooves of the dented pattern.

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