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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1960

Page

14

Training Session On Cancer Revealing Mrs Risch Returns

Mrs John W Risch executive secretary of the Athens County unit American Cancer Society has returned from a four day staff training session in Cincinnati. Representatives from New York headquarters conducted the sessions for invited personnel. Ohio delegates are pleased with the statewide showing toward the 2 000 000 crusade goal. Mrs Risch will preside at the executive board meeting at City Hall tonight at 7 30.

John W. Risch Athens County American Cancer Society Thas Cincinnati National Society New York Cancer Society Unit Ohio

Personal mentions highlight wedding trips and family visits

Dr and Mrs Robert Studer returned home after attending their nephew Keith C Moore Jr and Patricia Chambers wedding in Utica New York. The ceremony fell on the Studers 50th anniversary and a reception followed at Yahnundasis Country Club.

Robert J. Studer Grosvenor Street Utica N. Y Keith C. Moore Jr Lakewood, O Patricia Chambers Grace Episcopal Church Yahnundasis Country Club Studer

Memorial service for Stewart IOOF and Rebekah lodge members

About 50 members and guests of the Stewart IOOF and Rebekah lodges attended a memorial service in Odd Fellows Hall. The Wildfowl Sanctuary of Ontario presented the service. Mrs Sanger sang solo with Mrs Arnold, Mr Clark and Mr Kenny also present as IOOF leaders. The Royal Crown Rebekah Lodge was represented by Mrs Dye and Fay Matlack. Afterward the group gathered for refreshments in the social room.

Stewart Ioof Rebekah Odd Fellows Hall Royal Crown Rebekah Lodge Herbert Sanger Stella Ray Clark Willard Kenny Noble IOOF Evelyn Dye Fay Matlack

Socialite Wins Designer Palm Cotton Fashion Award

Jane Derby, a designer who left society life for a serious fashion career, wins this year's Cotton Fashion Award in a ceremony highlighting her rise in design circles.

Socialite Designer Jane Derby

Notice To Contributors Highlights Women Page Rules

TheMessenger women page invites reports on social events clubs and personal news. It lists essentials for stories including organization title time place and date, plus correct names. It highlights notable fashion awards by Mayor Wagner and details about Mrs Derby and her career from Tidewater to Paris.

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Second OVST Play Opens Tonight in Agatha Christie Mystery

The Ohio Valley Summer Theater presents its second season play The Mousetrap running tonight through Sunday. An all student cast directed by Virginia Hahne performs the Agatha Christie mystery eight years in London as the longest running English theater play. Cast includes Ed Loyer Olive Fredericks Stewart Whitaker Jerry Argu brite Harry Aher Mitchell Figowitz Mary Margaret Montalto Charlotte Taylor with Bill Ernst designing the set Curtain time is 8 p m.

Ohio Valley Summer Theater Virginia Hahne London Ed Loyer Olive Fredericks Stewart Whitaker Jerry Argubrite Harry Aher Mitchell Figowitz Mary Margaret Montalto Charlotte Taylor Bill Ernst

Kappa Rho Beta Sigma Phi Family Picnic Highlights

The Kappa Rho chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosted its annual family picnic at Nelsonville City Park on Sunday with games and swimming before lunch. Attendees included the Legg and Dengler families and several others. a spaghetti supper is planned for July 9 at the Dengler home, with attendance notices due by Wednesday. The next regular meeting is July 14 at Mrs. Legg's home.

Kappa Rho Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Nelsonville City Park Carl Legg Darrell Todd Paul Perry Clarence Snow Ivan Wolfe Walter Mendrick George Williamson Fred Dengler Frances Evans Caroline Wheaton Delores Wheaton Dengler E. Hanlin Ave Legg

Party Honors Fiancee of G L Weisenbach

Miss Marilyn Sue Lands, engaged to George L. Weisenbach, was feted at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. John L. Vickers with co host Mrs. Roi Eisle. Guest list included many relatives and friends such as Mrs. Kenneth W. Sands and Mrs. George Weisenbach.

Marilyn Sue _ Lands George L. Weisenbach Eous John L. Vickers Roi Eisle Kenneth W. Sands George Weisenbach William Hornvale Vern Andrews V. J. Gaskins Rush Elliott Patrick D. White Dale Orcutt A. B. Parker Mike Chakiris F. C. Bean W. J. Trautwein Carl Gabriel T. W. Gaston C. C. Bean Tinker Hamilton Andrew Chonko Eugene Versickey Raymond Strickmaker Charles Ley Charles W. Beamer Max Nanna Jean Hamilton Dorothy Hamilton Sandy Andrews Jerry Andrews Eve Elliott Jill Gaston

Miss Gaston Feted By Friends At Athens Bridal Shower

Jill Gaston was the honored guest at a Saturday evening bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Theodore M. Crawford at her Athens Route 4 home. The event celebrated her upcoming Aug. 27 marriage to Dennis Risch of Cleveland with a large group of relatives and friends in attendance.

Jill Gaston Theodore M. Crawford Athens Roger Wolfe Charles McAfee Bernice Halbirt Richard Storer Fred Burch Harry Rose Charles Klingenburg Harvey South Tom Henry Ellis South Shirley Ridenour

Birth of Stephen Craig Maffett in Akron

The Rev. and Mrs. Joe E. Maffett of Akron announce the birth of a son, Stephen Craig, at Akron City Hospital on June 27. The couple also has another son, David. The Rev. Maffett pastors Lovers Lane Christian Church. mother is Clara Davis. Grandparents are the Rev. and Mrs. Joe B. Maffett and Mary Davis.

Joe E. Maffett Akron Stephen Craig Akron City Hospital David Maffett Lovers Lane Christian Church Clara Davis Joe B. Maffett Mary Davis

Keep Plastic Shower Curtains Soap Free

Busy career girls and apartment dwellers can keep plastic shower curtains free from soap scum by a monthly bath reconditioning. Soak the curtain in warm water with a cup of conditioner for 30 minutes, rinse, and re hang to maintain brightness and a sparkling tub.

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Theodore Richer Bedford Rd Tucson Ariz Richer University of Arizona Ohio University Stephenie Richer Chubb Library Magnus Moll Columbus Harry C. Faulkner Vine St Hallock Minn R. A. Wiseman Rocky Tommy Mr. Wiseman Midwestern Gas Co Raymond Fairchild Charles Billy Katie Mr. Fairchild Bessie Fairchield W. Union St J. Brady White E. State St Miss Sharon White Brady South Zanesville Ontario Canada Arnold Adele Simpson Harvey Berin Thomas Brigance Ben Reig Anne Fogarty Trimble William Shirey Harley Blower Cynthia Lima Shirey James Galanos Paul Ine Trigere Derby Paris United States OVST Nic University Shop, Inc Athens, Ohio Jantzen Kappa Rho Distaff Side Ruth Lewis G. L. Weisenbach Gaston Stephen Craig Maffett Logan Ogan
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