Mrs America contest grows from fluff to multi million business
The Mrs. America contest has evolved from a simple state pageant into a nationwide enterprise. In 1959 advertisers spent about 5 million on national level promotion plus 3.5 million more at local levels. The winner's prize averages are 250 a day plus expenses. Rosemary Murphy of Kentland Indiana won this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Margaret Chamberlain
Akron
Margaret Priebe
Drake University
Kentland
Ind
Rosemary Murphy
George E. Murphy
Priebe
America
Dinner Honors Newlywed Ray Jones and Family Host
Mrs. Richard Fought of Athens Route 1 entertained Saturday evening with a family dinner at Lake Hope Lodge to honor Mr. and Mrs. Ray Jones who were recently married. Guests included Mrs. R. W. Jones and Kenneth Jones with Patrick, and Miss Susan Jones was unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Fought
Athens
Ray Jones
Lake Hope Lodge
R. W. Jones
Jones
Kenneth Jones
New Marshfield Queen Contest Opens for Teens
Mrs Mary Lou Chesser announces entries for the New Marshfield queen contest open to students aged 14 to 18. Deadline is June 27 with applications by calling or writing. The queen will be crowned during the July 4 festivities.
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Mary Lou Chesser
New Marsfield
New Marshfield
Trene Saylor
Homecoming at Garden Methodist on June 26
A homecoming observance is planned for Sunday June 26 at Garden Methodist Church. All visitors are welcome to the all lay service and basket dinner to follow according to the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Methodist Church
Speaking Personally
Mr. and Mrs. Mac D Williams and daughter Cheryl return from a Fort Bragg vacation visiting Lt. and Mrs. Richard L Williams. Lieutenant Williams serves as aide de camp to Maj. General Dwight E Beach at Fort Bragg and the 18th Airborne Corps. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Straw visit Lexington Kentucky with their son Ralph staying at Walnut Hill horse farm run by the Woodleys. The Woodleys own two sons and a daughter about Philip Straw's age. Walnut Hill spans about 1100 acres in the bluegrass region and is owned by Mrs. H W Nichols Jr of Cincinnati and Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liams
Cheryl
Fort Bragg
N. C
Richard L. Williams
Williams
Dwight E. Beach
18Th Airborne Corps
52Nd Airborne Division
Ralph Straw
Lexington
Ralph
Walnut Hill
Ted Woodley
Woodleys
Philip Straw
Athens
Bluegrass
H. W. Nichols Jr
Cincinnati
Nichols
Low Calorie Ice Cream Claims and Kidney Terms
An editorial notes low calorie ice cream differs little in calories from regular types. It cites 176 calories per serving for synthetically sweetened ice cream and 133 calories for special diet or diabetic ice cream. It explains pyelonephritis as a kidney infection and describes symptoms and treatment options.
Rainbow for Girls Delegates Return From Columbus Grand Assembly
Athens Rainbow Girls who attended the Grand Assembly in Columbus returned home. Officers and attendees included Connie Helwig Juliana Roberts Nancy Organ Lorain Lynn Anna Rose Yula Slater Lynda Lynn Barbara Phillips Carla Miller Mary Harless and Judith Hess. Hess elected grand faith to represent District 19 next year. Delegates stayed at Deshler Hilton Hotel and Neil House. The three day convention ended Saturday with installation of new officers and a grand ball.
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Rainbow
Grand Assembly
Columbus
Connie Helwig
Juliana Roberts
Nancy Organ
Charity
Lorraine Lynn
Anna C. Rose
Yula Slater
Lynda Lynn
Barbara Phillips Faith
Carla Miller
Mary Harless
Jackson
Judith Hess
Wellston
Miss Hess
Deshler-Hilton Hotel
Neil House
Former Student Teacher Reunion at Canaanville High
The annual Canaanville High School reunion is set for July 2 at Canaanville Methodist Church. Mrs Mildred Henry, Athens Route 5, chairs the program committee, and the event welcomes all former teachers and pupils who taught or attended any now discontinued or consolidated school in Canaan Township. Planned activities include a basket dinner and talks by former teachers.
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Canaanville High School
Canaanville Methodist Church
Mildred Henry
Athens Route 5
Canaan Township
Mr and Mrs Party Set For Friday By OES
All members of the Masonic Lodge with wives and all members of the Order of Eastern Star with husbands are invited to a Mr and Mrs Party hosted by the New Marshfield OES chapter Friday evening. Dinner at 6 30 at Masonic Hall followed by an entertainment program, per the committee.
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Mr. and Mrs
OES
Masonic Lodge
Order of Eastern Star
Eastern Star
New Marshfield Oes
Sonic Hall
Local 4-H Club Meetings Highlight Activities and Plans
Bates Boosters fifth meeting featured rope halter making calf grooming and showing led by Boyd and John Ruth with Richard Jeffers. Next meeting at Bruce Downey's. Fourth meeting of Little Beavers 4-H at Tom Thompson's with health hints and $15.69 treasury. next at Kenneth and Randy Midkiff's. Baker Woodcraft Club elected officers and plans weekly meetings at Clarence Shaw home. Happy Lunchers plan 4-H Camp attendance with Toni McGrath leading games. Albany General Project 4-H met at Albany school with full attendance.
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Bates Boosters
Boyd
John Ruth
Boyd Ruth
Ruth
John
Bruce Downey
Little Beavers
Tom Thompson
Treasury
Kenneth and
Randy Midkiff
Barbara Grubbs
Baker Woodcraft Club
Clarence Shaw
Sharon Kelley
George Shaw
Mary Ward
Bill Whited
Dick Efaw
Danny Shaw
Lynne Kelley
Shaw
Harold McGrath
Toni McGrath
Mary Ellen Baird
Albany General Project
Albany
Mike Grinstead
Fine Weather Traces Athens Garden Club Tour
Athens Garden Club members showcase five gardens on a Monday tour. Hosts include Mrs Gordon Gray Mrs Janet te Woodworth Mrs Dow Grones Mrs G E Smith and president Mrs L P Eblin. Varieties featured include hybrid tea roses Floradora Peace pink Chrysler Imperial Danish Red and Maine Holly with white berries for songbirds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Garden Club
Gordon Gray
Janette Woodworth
Dow Grones
G. E. Smith
L. P. Eblin
Maine
America
New Carmen In Opera At Cincinnati June 30
Gloria Lane, described as sensational, makes her first appearance as Carmen with the Cincinnati Opera. The upcoming performance on June 30 highlights her debut in the role and the company’s continuing revival.
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Carmen
Cincinnati
Gloria Lane
The
Cin
Cinnati Opera Co
Samuel Krachmalnick
Calendar of Events and Garden Tour Highlights
A Dayton area calendar lists events from the Athens Home Demonstration Club led by Mrs. D E Marquis at 56 S Shater St and Farm Bureau Council No 2 to a Saturday Grange meeting. Notable garden exhibits at G E Smith home include rare plantings and a multi-location summer garden program.
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Athens Home Demonstration Club
D. E. Marquis
S. Shater St
Farm Bureau Council
E. R. Jacoby
Bates Church
WSCS
Circle Restaurant
Pomeroy
Paul Neutzling
Order of Rainbow
Assembly
Masonic Temple
Albany Grange
Grange Hall
Italy
the Plains
Eblin
J. E. Algeo
Howard Stout
L. C. Mitchell
Fred Beckler
Wedding planned for Miss Rosser and John Collins
Miss Sue Ann Rosser daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Rosser of 14042 W Union plans to wed John Dennis Collins son of Mr and Mrs Max Collins of Cincinnati. The ceremony will be at First Presbyterian Church at 3 p m with Rev Roger M Rice Jr officiating. The Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 8804 New Marshfield will meet at 8 p m at the VFW Hall. Mr Carl Bretz room 210 St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg underwent surgery. One pound baking powder cans suggested for steaming holiday puddings.
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Sue Ann Rosser
Ernest Rosser
W. Union
John Dennis Collins
Max Collins
Cincinnati
Roger M. Rice Jr
First Presbyterian Church
VFW
New Marshfield
Carl Bretz
St. Joseph Hospital
Parkersburg
W. Va
Bretz
Peggy Jean Griffin Birth in Parkersburg West Virginia
Mr and Mrs Gary E Griffin of Coolville announce the birth of daughter Peggy Jean on June 18 at Camden Clarke Hospital in Parkersburg West Virginia. The couple also has a daughter Denise Lynn. Grandparents are Russell Bailey Myrle Griffin and Mr and Mrs Griffin of Coolville. Great grandmothers are Millie Griffin of Coolville and Lena Burd of Monaca Pennsylvania.
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Gary E. Griffin
Coolville
Peggy Jean
Camden-Clarke Hospital
Parkersburg
W. Va
Denise Lynn
Russell Bailey
Myrle Griffin
Millie Griffin
Lena Burd
Monaca, Pa
Notice To Contributors The Messenger Women Page
The Messenger invites reports of social events club meetings and personal news for the women’s page. Please include organization title time place date and correct names with titles and husbands’ names when married. Membership lists help ensure accurate coverage.
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the Messenger
Marshall-Williams Rites Set For July 2nd
Mr and Mrs George W Marshall of Guysville announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Sandra Jean to Clark E Williams Jr son of Mr and Mrs Clark Williams 63 Elmwood PI. A reception will follow at 7 30 p m Saturday July 2 at the Athens First Methodist.
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Marshall-Williams
George W. Marshall
Guysville
Sandra Jean
Clark E. Williams Jr
Clark Williams
Elm
Athens First Methodist Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. America
Frank Watson
Central Press
Son Patrick
Susan Jones
Eis Bie
MR. and
Mrs. Mac D. Wil
Prescription Store
Richard Jeffers
New York
Sunnybank Greenhouses
Alice
Sucky
Parkis
E. State St
Mark
Miss Lane
San Francisco
la Scala
Milan
Macbeth
Peter Grim
Salome
Furio Sardi
Rome
Peggy Jean Griffin
Lois M. Washburn
M&w
S. Court St
Wood PI
Monica
Fawcett
Stone
Chesterhill, Ohio
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