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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1958
Page
7
Fashion writer notes a furor over new silhouettes a decade after the new look. Designers offer three chic, wearable options a sleeveless sheath with a belt and tapestry overblouse two dresses in one a dress with self fabric belt and pleated skirt plus a chemise frock with a matching middy top.
Mr and Mrs Lester Young and daughter Diana of Hooper Ohio attended Kelson Shumway and Delores Patterson’s wedding in Springfield. The group then traveled to Marion to visit Mrs Ray Violet aunt. Former Athens residents Mr and Mrs Ralph Hoskinson and sons visited family in Athens before heading to Columbus. Mr and Mrs Lawrence K Dupler returned from Florida, touring Blue Ridge spots on the way home. Visitants at the Oggs included Sgt Pearl Ackley and family from Missouri and others from Athens and Lancaster. Miss Barbara Bowdle of Lima visits Miss Ruth Ann Wilson in Athens.
Two Delta Chapter delegates from Ohio University Bet Betsy St Andre and Eleanor Devlin attend the national convention at Gratiot Inn Port Huron Michigan June 13 17. Siena Award will honor a Catholic woman for outstanding cultural and social contributions. Theta Phi Alpha founded 1912 at Michigan. Albany Juvenile Grangers plan Lake Hope picnic June 22 leaving Albany 9 30 a m.
Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Club held a Sunday night picnic in new chapter rooms with husbands as guests at a potluck. A rummage sale was planned for Friday and Saturday at the Armory. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cornwell through Mr. and Mrs. Clark B. Cleveland with hostesses Mrs. George Rutkoskie Mrs. Clark Cleveland and Mrs. Herbert Cox.
The final day of the Intermediate Girl Scout camp will be Thursday June 19 at Camp Rotan. Camp hours run 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. A planned program includes a skit by seven Scout units, singing, a campfire, folk dancing, sports, and a scavenger hunt.
Camp Rotan hosts Brownie Day Camp opening June 24 with hours 9 am to 3 pm. Over 70 Brownies registered, adults listed plan camp activities including letters for perfect attendance, camp nurse and hikes, crafts and folk dancing.
Members of the Union WSCS met at Mrs Elmer Pierces home and planned a church chicken supper for Thursday June 26 serving begins at p m The group presided by new WSCS President Mrs Beaty heard a scripture roll call and a program led by Mrs Barker A social hour followed with refreshments by the hostess and her daughter Patty Nine members and two children attended The next meeting will be at Mrs Barbara Hartleys home
The program lists the New Marshfield Methodist Church loyalty class at 7 30 p m with Mrs Alma Rhor ick and the Rippling Water Council No 131 Pocahontas degree at 7 30 p m W L A to LT U meeting at 7 30 p m with Mrs Robert Cool ey 21 Grand Park Blvd final meeting until September Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge at 8 p m initiation refreshments members bring sandwiches
Lt Col and Mrs Caleb P Moberly top the East West division with 88 percent of 126 points. Newcomers Gilbert Wamsley and John Lester placed third. North South leaders were Al Carpenter and Dick Byrd with 80.14 points, followed by Frank and Mrs Dilley and Fred Carpenter. special guests included Gavin Blackwood. Irene Devlin named director at large. next meeting June 30 at 7 30 pm over Court St facility.
George Davis of Purdue University will discuss James Whitcomb Riley at Ohio University Friday during convocation in Alumni Auditorium. The appearance highlights Riley’s life and writings and includes recitations of poems and prose. Open to the public.
Mrs. James L. Dow Joan Elizabeth Lowry won a collection of Swedish imports from Logans. Fifty Athens and Athens area girls participated by signing the bride's register before the June 14 deadline.
At the Airline Thursday Club June gathering hosted by Mrs. Freda Hawk, Kathleen Love presided in the president's absence. The afternoon program included readings by Norah Scott and Freda Hawk, a talk by Marian Hawk, hostess prizes, and refreshments for members and guests. The next meeting at the church will feature a picnic dinner.
A short note urges clear plastic wrap to label refrigerator leftovers for easy viewing. It mentions a Vienna born boy and Adolf not named since 1938 when Austria was annexed by Nazis.
In a duplicate bridge event North opens with five cards in diamonds and declarers chase tricks for high scores. One player exploited a card sequence to force twelve tricks, while others settled for eleven. the win hinges on strategic ruffing and precise discard decisions.
The Cline Pharmacy Co. in Athens promotes prescriptions filled with modern medicines that do more than ever before, highlighting strong value for today’s healthcare needs.
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