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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1962
Page
2
A grocery store feature promotes eating for beauty with dairy calcium carrots vitamins and protein for hair skin and eyes. It advises citrus for cold defense and notes a church club meeting at First Presbyterian with times for Junior and Senior High Music Clubs.
Mrs Rilla Rose returns from Cranford New Jersey after visiting her niece and family Dr and Mrs W F John and sons Evan and Eric. Margaret Byrd named co chair of Mothers Weekend at Ohio University campus. Mrs Merrill Avon honored during dessert at Cable Lane with Kappa Delta sorority officials and alumnae. A Round and Square dance at Bedford Youth Center on Saturday at 8 30 p m features Circle Four Band with 1 per couple 50c single and 25c children under twelve.
Fashion pattern notice for Misses' wrap dress pattern 4776 sizes 12 14 16 18 20 with 39 inch fabric estimate. Mail 50 cents plus 10 cents per pattern for 1st class to Anne Adams Daily Messenger Pattern Dept New York NY listing measurements and address requirements. Special Spring Summer Catalog offers 100 plus styles with 35 cent catalog fee.
Ohio University President Vernon Alden spoke to about 100 senior women at the AAUW tea in the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. He urged continuous learning, noted a reservoir of educated women, and cited Radcliffe and Sarah Lawrence centers plus the Young Presidents Corp and a Red China example. He quoted Robert Frost and urged courage to take the road less travelled.
West Elementary held a February themed patriotic assembly with the band directed by Betty Davies opening with patriotic songs. Sixth grade contributions included a flag drill to The Stars and Stripes Forever and a tribute to Lt. Col. John Glenn.
Mrs Worley Perry was guest of honor at a stork shower hosted by Mrs William Pidcock at 85 Sunnyside Dr. Games were played with gift winners. Refreshments served to a long list of guests including Mrs Charles Ennis Kathleen Ennis Mrs Delmar Taylor and others.
Mrs Makey of the Division of International Education in Washington DC visits Ohio University as liaison for government universities training Viet Nam students. She focuses on admission policies and progress of AID program students. Four Viet Namese students study home economics to develop a program for their country.
The Clarks Chapel WSCS met at Rev. and Mrs. Charles Magee’s home with Mrs. Keith Scott presiding. Devotions on Latin America were led by Rev. Magee. Contests were won by Mrs. Oliver Walls Mrs. Frank Philips Mrs. Jack Mahaffey and Mary Hedges. Other attendees included Mrs. Victor Carpenter Mrs. Elson Hedges Mrs. Raymond Brooks Sr. and Chris Magee.
The 1962 furniture trend centers on comfort with latex foam cushions and supportive recliner mechanisms. modular units allow varied designs, and mixing periods with handwork and decorative fabrics becomes popular. European folk art inspired painted woods and appliqué fabrics complete the season’s look.
A sequence of property transfers is recorded across Athens County and surrounding areas. Transactions include 15.16 acres in Trimbie Township and 2.69 acres in Athens City and Township, with numerous in-lot and out-lot assignments in Glouster Nelsonville and Stewart, involving buyers and sellers such as Merrill Coey Jack D Lanning Jacob Smith Charles B Stover and others.
Albany residents report visits from relatives and neighbors including Mr. and Mrs. Denver McVey and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gillogly. The Rev. Paul Williams moved to Painesville to take a Baptist pastor post. William J. Vandyke of Washington D C is hospitalized after an arm amputation. New Lexington and Columbus trips mark several church and social occasions across Albany and nearby towns.
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