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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1958

Page

6

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Virginia Neutzling

A bridal shower in Athens honored Miss Virginia Neutzling, bride elect of Jerry Steward, hosted by Mrs. John Bardin and daughter Olivia at 8 Belleana Place. The event featured a guessing contest won by Mrs. Carl L. Weber, with a pink and white color scheme and a list of attending guests and absent gift givers.

Virginia Neutzling John Bardin Olivia Belleana Place Jerry Steward Carl L. Weber Carolyn Weber Janet Woodrum Lynn Gardner Sarah Bowling Sharon Wilson Mary Kaye Sidders Marilyn Neutzling Margaret Grubb Ruth Wooley Cloyce Martin Don Strawn Mary Olson Raymond Bardin Ray Bardin Harry Neutzling Carl Weber Larry M. Scriv James Hunsicker Sangus Calif Kenneth Steward Dick Fulton David Neutzling Becky Jo Rardin Vonnie Marie Rardin Alice Mills Robbin Gardner Patty Pierce Beulah Dye Olivia Rardin

Tickets go on sale for OU production of The Squirrel Cage

Reserved seat tickets for the 1958 Fine Arts musical The Squirrel Cage go on sale daily 2 to 5 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium. General admission also at the box office Logan's and the College Book Store. Carl Liggett of Cleveland wrote the musical comedy opening Friday night at Memorial Auditorium.

Memorial Auditorium Logan’s College Book Ohio University Carl Liggett Cleveland

Tom Griffin Named Sigma Kappa Sweetheart at March Melodies

Phi Kappa alum Tom Griffin was chosen Sigma Kappa sweetheart and received a trophy during intermission at the March Melodies formal in the OU Center Ballroom. Gretchen Taggart served as mistress of ceremonies and presented the award as sisters saluted Griffin with the sorority anthem.

Tom Griffin Phi Kappa Sigma Kappa OU Center Gretchen Taggart Griffin Sigma Kappas

Role She Enjoys Most Is Being Mrs. Lovejoy

Actress Joan Banks Lovejoy, wife of Frank Lovejoy, discusses family life in California amid a TV show rename to The Adventures of McGraw. She travels light, carries three knit dresses, and plans occasional acting work with her husband, reflecting a long career in radio and television.

Mrs. Lovejoy Joan Banks Frank Lovejoy Judith Stephen California New York McGraw Joan Banks Lovejoy Portia Ann Sothern Jane Wyman Frank Meet the Lovejoys Joan

Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae Plan May Banquet

Zeta Tau Alpha alumnae held a Wednesday meeting at 32 Grosvenor St to plan the annual spring banquet in May. Janet Clark will lead arrangements and a silent auction funds philanthropic work. Other attendees included Mrs Kay Brabander Miss Julia Cable and Miss Marian Coe with guest Ann Ruth of Westerville.

Zeta Tau Alpha A. C. la Follette Grosvenor St Janet Clark Blanche Long Kay Brabander Julia Cable Marian Coe Erma Dean Dorothy Fillmer David Keller Joan Meadows Emmett Rowles Fred Sands Beverly Wisniewski Guest Ann Ruth Westerville, Wa Zeta Rowles

Carrie Hall Club of Albany Plans April Officer Installations

At the March Carrie Hall Club meeting in Albany held at Grange Hall, Mrs. Bess Musser led readings quizzes jokes and household hints with help from Mrs. Clara Poston Melva Radcliffe and Genevieve Grinstead. A shower honored Mrs. Earl Radcliffe. Quilt winner was Mrs. Helen Shank of Wilkesville. Moon hour featured a potluck luncheon. The April gathering will install officers with Mrs. Julia Graham and Mrs. Wilda Claywell as hosts.

Carrie Hall Club Albany Grange Hall Bess Musser Musser Clara Poston Melva Radcliffe Genevieve Grinstead Earl Radcliffe Guy Wingett

Birthday Party Honors Swanee Abraham and Rose Anna

A birthday party for Swanee Abraham turning 10 and her sister Rose Anna turning 1 was hosted by their mother Mrs. Charles Abraham at 39% N Court Street. Attendees included Michael Shamel, Joey Pate, Cheryl Kostual, Joyce Maurer, Netty Steele, Mike Abraham, Teddy Pate, Sharon Abdella, Bill Shamel, Myrian Antoinetto, Connie Cain, Margaret Eschenbacher, Gary Tate, Bill Kane, Jeff Schloss, Helen Eschenbacher, Amelia Lowe, Kathy Chott, Linda Abdella, Ronald Lowe, Carl Legg, Patrick Kostival, and Allen Ervin. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Jullie Pate, Mrs. Mitchel Abraham, Mrs. Andrian Roe, and Miss Marsha Steele.

Swanee Abraham Roseanna Charles Abraham N. Court Street Michael Shamel Joey Pate Cheryl Kostual Joyce Maurer Netty Steele Mike Abraham Teddy Pate Sharon Abdella Bill Shamel Myrian Antoinetto Connie Cain Margaret Eschenbacher Gary Tate Bill Kane Jeff Schloss Helen Eschenbacher Amelia Lowe Kathy Chott Linda Abdella Ronald Lowe Carl Legg Patrick Kostival Allen Ervin

Ohio University Women Elect League Officers

OU women elected Jan Hoover as president of the Women's League and chose Jan Jeffries vice president Susan Anderson treasurer Sally Lynn senate secretary and Claire Jones assembly secretary. A total of 1913 women voted in the elections.

Coeds Ohio University Jan Hoover Women’s League Jan Jeffries Susan Anderson Sally Lynn Senate Claire Jones Assembly

Calendar Bee Events Calendar Bee

The WBA meets at 7 p.m. with Mrs. Josten at 47 First St. Bring tax stamps. Booster night with operation forward at Troy Grange Hall begins with a potluck dinner. Special program planned. Open to public. Lodi Grange to confer 3rd degree at Canaanville. Members bring potluck supper item. Practice for White Shrine installation at 7:30 p.m. All officers attend. Canaan Grange 8 p.m. Potluck supper honoring January February and March birthdays. Lodi Grange to present 3rd degree. Judging of sewing contest postponed until April 22. Athena Delphian Club 7:30 p.m. home of Mrs. G. E. Mills 18 Maplewood Dr. Jr. Women's Club 8 p.m. home of Mrs. Robert Taylor 229 Highland Ave. Young Matron's Group of the C W F 8 p.m. with Mrs. Norman Hatch Columbus Rd. Easter movie will be shown. Nursery provided. Circles 2 3 4 5 will have business meetings preceding association meeting at 1:15. Women's Ass'n of the Amesville Presbyterian Church 7:30 p.m. in church fellowship rooms. First Methodist Church Circles meet at 2 p.m. One Norris hostess Mrs. Clark Williams 63 Elmwood Dr. Two Krantz hostess Mrs. Isaac Vaughn 124 Morris Ave note change. Three Householder hostess Mrs. Frank Cross 5 N Shannon Ave. Four Mitchler hostess Mrs. John Newcomb Mulligan Rd. Five McKinniss hostess Mrs. Robert Jones 103 W State note change. Take mite boxes. Six Green hostess Mrs. Roy Paynter Northwood Dr. Important business will be considered. Good attendance desired.

First Methodist Church Norris Clark Williams Elmwood Dr Krantz Isaac Vaughn Morris Ave Householder Frank Cross Shannon Ave Mit‘chler John Newcomb Mulligan McKinniss Robert Jones

New Service Director Appointed for Columbus Electric Co

Don E. Bootes announces Bernice Ballard as home service director at Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. Ballard, OSU home economics graduate with postgrad studies at Ohio State and Rutgers, previously worked as a home economist at Monsanto and led a testing unit at Colgate Palmolive Peet. In her role she will oversee home service and lighting departs, and testing kitchens, plus directing activities in Chillicothe Athens and Hillsboro offices.

Bernice Ballard Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Don E. Bootes

Auxiliary To Hear Two Speakers At Legion Meeting

Two speakers are scheduled at Wednesday’s American Legion Auxiliary meeting. Alec Blair of Jackson will discuss child welfare and Marvin Franklin of Athens will address civil defense. The gathering starts at 8 p.m. at the Legion Home and members are asked to bring tax stamps.

American Legion Auxiliary Alec Blair Jackson Marvin Franklin Athens

Coming and Going In Amesville Area Family Visit Scene

After returning from Florida Mr and Mrs Carl Cox of Livingstone Street hosted many guests including Frank Cox and family of New Rome Ohio Ronald Cox and children Steven John Kathey Springfield Eleanor Jackson and daughters Bethel Sally and son David Jackson Jr Cecil Cox Mary and Rev C L Wooten Private Dean F McFadden on nine day leave will return to Fort Benning Georgia and after April 7 be stationed in Germany Weekend visitors at Homer Brown home 68 Franklin Ave were Willard Brown Lorain and a birthday dinner for Melvin and Willard Browns sons joined by relatives from Columbus Nelsonville and Nel sonville

Ft. Myers Titusville Fla Carl] Cox Livingston St Frank Cox Carl Beth New Rome Ronald Cox Steven John Kathey Springfield Eleanor Jackson Bethel Sally David Jackson, Jr Cecil Cox Mary Paul Kimes C. L. Wooten Dean F. McFadden Amesville Shirley Fort Benning Germany Homer Brown Franklin Ave Willard Brown Lorain Melvin and Willard Melvin Brown Jess Columbus Weldon Brown Ralph Brown Nelsonville

Banquet Honors Seniors Ames Bern Faculty Members

A banquet honoring Ames Bern High School seniors and faculty members was hosted by the junior class last Thursday. Theme was The Satellite Ball with scarlet and gray decorations and rockets and Sputniks. Speakers included Dick Vaughn and Larry Morris, with Joe Kasler as toastmaster and music by the junior girls and Danny Kasler. Attendees listed include Mr. and Mrs. Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. Frost, and many others. the Garden and Nature Club meeting was postponed to March 31.

Ames, Bern High School Dick Vaughn Larry Morris Charles Gardner Joe Kasler Danny Kasler G. A. Gardner James Frost Paul Casto Charles McAfee Julia Starlin Grace Webb Nellie Woolley James Pyle James Mescher Lewis Morris

Printed Pattern 4702 Misses Dress Pattern Notice

Pattern 4702 Misses' sizes 12 through 20 features a halter sun dress with raglan sleeves and fitted bodice. Size 16 uses 4% yards of 35 inch fabric. Directions included. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents extra for first class, to Anne Adams in care of The Athens Messenger Pattern Dept. 243 West 17th St New York NY 11 NY. Include name address zone size and style number.

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

Italian Team Wins World Contract Bridge Crown at Lake Como

The Italian six held off the United States and Argentina to win the world contract bridge championship for the fourth straight year in a three cornered match. The Italians outscored the American team by 37 IMPs with 164 deals played.

Lake Como Italy United States Argentina Vienna New York Charles Goren Europe

Spring Grooming Tips for Clear Skin This Season

Guidance encourages daily cleansing with a grainy facial cleanser for one week to improve skin texture. Emphasizes consistent routine and gentle care as spring arrives.

Easiest embroidery pattern appeal and beauty tips ad

Pattern 871 for children's sizes 2 4 6 8 10 with transfer and tissue pattern. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents per extra pattern for mailing to Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept New York. Also offers Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book and 25 cent book order. Beauty tips emphasize routine care and grooming to prevent skin issues.

Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y Laura Wheeler

Equal Pay Progress Across Nations and States

A United Nations report by the ILO notes ongoing wage discrimination against women but slow gains under the banner equal work equal pay. In the U.S. hearings on federal equal pay bills loom, while state federations push reforms in Wisconsin Ohio New York Pennsylvania and others.

United Nations N. Y International Labor Organization ILO U.N United States Federations of Business Professional Women’s Clubs Wisconsin Ohio New York Pennsylvania Florida Indiana Iowa Minnesota Utah Illinois New Jersey

Women Invited To Help Make Cancer Dressings

A call goes out to women in the New Marshfield area to assist in making cancer dressings. Summit Grange invites volunteers. meetings are held each Wednesday from 1 to 3 pm. Names of recent attendees and visitors are listed, indicating a community effort.

New Marshfield Summit Grange Mary Keffer Jeanne Llewellyn Nell Chesser Ethel Elliott Ann Dicken Gertrude Andrews Blanche Mace Ruth Hawk George Hayman Lou Hawk Carrie Sidders

Seniors Hosting Record Hop at Rome-Canaan High

The senior class of Rome Canaan High School sponsors a record hop this Saturday night at the high school. Dancing runs from 7 to 10 in the evening.

Rome-Canaan High School

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jeanne D’arcy Homemaker At Heart Zeta Alums S. Court Jullie Pate Mitchel Abraham Andrian Roe Marsha Steele Ernie Laundries Stimson WBA Josten First St Troy Grange Hall Lodi Grange Canaanville White Shrine Canaan Grange Athena Delphian Club G. E. Mills Maplewood Dr Jr. Women’s Club Robert Taylor Highland Ave C.W.F First Christian Church Norman Hatch Columbus Rd Athens Presbyterian Church Amesville Presbyterian Church Legion Home Ames-Bern Garden and Nature Club A. L. Jandes Miller St B. Jay Becker Holde Ay Uhlman By Aura Wheeer DAIRY Kasler's Dairy Lacee Cen Chesterhill, Ohio Nebraska
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