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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1960
Page
11
A guide to turning a dozen roses into stylish arrangements using a pin cushion holder with floral clay, camouflage with marbles or stones, and forms like sphere or cone. Techniques include bending branches by firm molding and curling foliage with taped leaves, plus refreshing wilted blossoms by recutting stems underwater.
The Plains High School senior government class hosted a mock trial with a petit jury, court stenographers, a bailiff, and witnesses. Plaintiff and defendant attorneys presented cases to the jury. seniors Sharon Alton through Janet Westfall participated, supervised by Mr. Richard Shoemaker with plans by Mr. Gene Shively and Mr. Robert Hynes.
Cindy Cade daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Cade of Athens Route 4 was honored with a surprise birthday party at her home. Mrs Cade and Mrs Don Stauffer hosted games and refreshments for Cathy Bennett Sandra Brooks Beth Brooks Cathy Coffman Barbara Conrath Ada Bailey Leta Gilham Jan Ann Hooper Julia Kramer Cheryl Nisley Sharon Burt Patty Romine and Beth Williams.
The Chauncey Mothers Club met recently with Mrs. Jack Bricker of Beaumont. A buffet dinner served nine members and guest Mrs. George Wiseman. Prizes went to Mrs. Millard Douglas and Mrs. William H. Schoonover. They planned a Dutch Maid party and a clothing and toy drive for children. Mrs. Jerry Cunningham will host on March 17.
Winners of the state original music contest were announced by Mrs. Maurel Hawkins at the Athens Junior Music Club meeting at the Presbyterian Church. Composers performed pieces including Jumping Jack by Steve Clark Albany and Waltz in C by Linda Moberly.
Miss Joan Bush was honored Friday at a luncheon and kitchen shower at 12 Northwood Dr. in preparation for her marriage on March 24. Invited guests included many residents and friends, listed in attendance.
Advice on creating a practical home interior stresses comfort over show. Choose durable furniture and useful accessories that harmonize with decor. Balance two living spaces if needed and select furnishings with long range value or timeless appeal to save money.
Easy to sew pattern includes sun top shorts blouse and skirt all in one. Printed directions on each pattern part and simple yardage for 35 inch fabric. Send fifty cents per pattern plus ten cents for first class mailing to Anne Adams Pattern Dept 243 West 17th St New York 11 NY.
The Athens Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday in rooms above the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Open pair play is maintained with attendees bringing their own partners Alpha Xi Delta Alumni Club will meet Tuesday instead of Mar 6 as previously arranged.
Pattern 647 offers a crochet set including chairback scarf ends and a table design. Charts and directions cover a 12x16 inch chair back 7x122 amrest and oval 16x25 inches using No. 50 cotton. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents each pattern for 1st class mail to The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept. 398 P O Box 169 Old Chelsea Station New York N Y.
PEO with Miss Grace Morley hosts dessert night at 7 p m register by Monday noon to LY 3 1319. Naomi Bible Class of The Plains Methodist Church meets at 7 30 p m with Mrs Walter McDonald bring sales tax stamps. Athens Presbyterian Group hosts 9 with hostess Mrs Ray Knudson at 2 Dalton Ave 8 p m. New Marshfield Canasta Club meets 7 30 p m with Mrs Thomas Llewlyn. Fidelity Rebekah Lodge 8 8 p m. Amesville Chit Chat Club meets 7 30 p m with Mrs Doris Brown. Albany Riding Club regular meeting 8 p m potluck refreshments. Mother s Circle meets 7 30 p m with Mrs Karl Rose. Rainbow Girls Advisory Board in Masonic Temple 7 30 p m.
A Higley Study Circle meeting with Mrs. H. O. Sedwick featured a report on the year’s business and a new program. Refreshments were served by the hostess after the business portion.
Ohio University botanist Warren Wistendahl will address the Athens County Association of Garden Clubs on March 15, illustrating plant relations to the environment with slides. Registration starts 9 a.m. at Glouster Methodist Church. business meeting at 11. Post-talk tour to Haskins greenhouse. Luncheon reservations due by March 12 to Mrs. Miles Dyer.
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