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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1959

Page

11

Athens Groups Meet as Gesell Guild Discusses Children Home

Mrs. Vernon West spoke at the Gesell Guild of CCL meeting at Mrs. Joseph Moore's home about the Athens Children's Home housing fifty one children in two cottages supervised by couples and a housemother. The group plans a monthly allotment to supply personal items and noted improvements to the home. A state commendation praised Mt. Vernon teens for flood relief work. The April meeting at Ohio Fuel Gas Co will include a food demonstration and officer installation.

Vernon West Athens Gesell Guild of CCL Joseph Moore Gesell Guild Virgil Bickle Ohio Fuel Gas Company Betty Newton

Sigma Phi Gamma Hosts Going Away Party For Mrs Wingett

After a Monday Alpha Tau Chapter meeting Sigma Phi Gamma held a going away party for Mrs. David Wingett. Social chairman Mrs. Joe Jagers led with help from Mrs. Stan Gaylor and others. corsages were given and Wingett received a gift. Attendees included many listed members and guests such as Mrs. Harry Spaulding Mrs. Gene Ramsey Mrs. Richard Grim Mrs. Earl Hooper and Mrs. Virgil Frost along with several Misses.

Alpha Tau Chapter Sigma Phi Gamma International Sorority David Wingett Joe Jagers Stan Gaylor Dale Leach Doyle Hubbard Betty Stiles Wingett Harry Spaulding H. B. Boles Gene Ramsey Donald Flowers Richard Grim Earl Hooper Robert Copeland John Bridge Leland Hess Virgil Frost David Neutzling George Hooper Jack Nouse Dale Charnell Robert

Athens County Music Festival Plans Update

Athens County music teachers met March 16 to discuss the Athens County Music Festival to be held April 18 at the Rome Canaan school in Stewarts. The program includes choruses an orchestra and a county wide student band. The public is invited to attend. Members of St Pauls Home and School Association plan a spring carnival with co chairs Pat White and Bob Baur.

Athens County Rome-Canaan Stewart St. Paul's Home and School Association K of C Mill St Pat White Bob Baur

Spring Fashion Blouses Rise With Bright Polka Dots

The season feature blouses in bright youthful styles inspired by Paris. A floral print with a mushroom collar blouses over a hip reaching band and short cuffed sleeves eases wear under jackets. A dressmaker blouse offers easy lines with a double row of pearl buttons and a shawl collar. Polka dot tuck-in blouses with a neck bow and short sleeves remain popular.

Paris

Gourmet Club Women Have Italian Lunch

The Gourmet Club met at Mrs. James Sheridan’s home for an Italian luncheon featuring Tasagna and Italian salad. Desserts included Milanese pears, Pallottole D'Aranci, biscuits Al Anici and espresso coffee. The group will meet April 16 at Mrs. Antonio S. Qua’s home.

James Sheridan Expresso Coffee Antonio S. Qua W. Union St

Housewarming Honoring Mrs. Max Kinneer at State Street Home

A March 9 housewarming celebrated Mrs. Max Kinneer moving into her redecorated residence at 282 East State Street. Guests included Mrs. Gale Cain, Mrs. Edith Cain, Mrs. Edith Strode, Mrs. Emmett Andrews, and others with gifts and a surprise buffet.

Max Kinneer E. State St

Social Calendar Moments from Various Athens Groups

Social calendar items list events across several groups. DAR meets at Cable Lane with Grace Morley program at 2 p m. Rome Grange hosts open meeting at 8 p m with fire protection topic. Church rummage sales and bazaars occur across town with refreshments and entertainment.

DAR E. T. Hellebrandt Cable Lane Grace Morley Rome Grange Joe Jagers Guysville and Stewart

Easy to Sew Dinner Sheath Pattern 4596

Advertisement for a Misses Casual dinner sheath pattern 4596. Includes sizes 14 to 24 with fabric yardage and 35 inch fabric. Printed directions on each pattern part. Mail 35 cents plus 10 cents for first class mailing to Anne Adams Pattern Dept New York NY.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

Easter Bazaar Saturday at Pi Beta Phi House

The Annual Easter Bazaar at the Pi Beta Phi House runs Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Items for sale include Easter baskets egg trees place mats and kid gifts with refreshments. Public invited. MARINATED PICKLES A vinegar olive oil pickled mushroom recipe with garlic majoram sage parsley and wine vinegar. Soak 12 to 48 hours then drain and serve as hors d oeuvres.

Pi Beta Phi

Shower is Given March 14 for Baby of Mrs Lenington

A baby shower was held on March 14 for Mrs. David Lenington at Lancaster Street hosted by Mrs. James Grandy. Prizes were won by Mrs. Healey Richardson and Mrs. James Hunter. Invited guests included Miss Dorothy Dickinson and several others, with additional attendees listed.

David Lenington James Grandy Lancaster St Eleanor Devlin Alpha Bailey Chester Barnhart Mary Sue Camp Kay Jones

Hazlegrove and McDaniel Wed at Congress Heights Church

Miss Carolyn Hazlegrove and George William McDaniel married February 22 at Congress Heights Baptist Church in Washington DC. The bride is daughter of Manley and Hazel Hazlegrove of Bolivar Tennessee. the groom is son of Glenn and the late Mrs McDaniel of Urbana Illinois. Both are employed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington.

Carolyn Hazlegrove George William McDaniel Congress Heights Baptist Church Washington, D. C Manley Hazlegrove Bolivar, Tenn Glenn McDaniel Urbana

Sunshine Club Members Meet at Weaver EUE Church

The Sunshine Club of the Weaver Eue Church met with Mrs. Edna McVay. Members worked on yearly projects and sent get well cards. Potluck attendees included Helen Ennis, Joan and Hazel Trout, Manda Lowe, Retta Ratcliff, Alice Ellis, Evelyn Dearth and the hostess’s mother. Next meeting set for April 2 at Helen Ennis’s home.

Sunshine Club Weaver Eue Church Edna McVay Helen Ennis Joan Trout Hazel Trout Manda Lowe Retta Ratcliff Alice Ellis Evelyn Dearth Mother

Square Dance Saturday Planned For Burling Burling Hall

A square dance is planned for Saturday at 9 a.m. at Woodman Hall in Burling. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Burling Heart Fund.

Woodman Hall Burling Heart

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