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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1958

Page

9

Compton Tolliver Marriage To Be Event of Early Spring

Mrs Lacy W Compton of Sarasota Fla announces the engagement of Barbara Jean Compton to G J Tolliver of Athens son of Mr and Mrs Donae Tolliver Sr They plan a spring wedding at St Catherine s Church Columbus and will reside at 346 Virginia Lee Court Columbus.

Lacy W. Compton Sarasota, Fla Barbara Jean G. J. Tolliver Donae Tolliver, Sr Walker St. Catherine’s Catholic Church Columbus Virginia Lee Court

Jane Morgan Betrothed To Robert E Nichols

The engagement of Jane de Nyse Morgan daughter of Mrs T H Morgan to Robert Elwyn Nichols son of Mrs Addie Nichols and the late Robert Nichols of Courtland NY was announced at a party in Athens Ohio. The ceremony will be April 13 at the bride elects home with about eighty five guests. Both are Cornell graduates and work at Guaranty Trust.

Jane de Nyse Morgan T. H. Morgan Utah Place Dr Morgan Robert Elwyn Nichols Addie Nichols Robert Nichols Courtland N.Y Ohio University Center Jane Bob

Observing Guest Night Wednesday by the Intermediate CCL

The group will hold its annual guest night on Wednesday March 26 at 6 30 p m at Mrs Carl Tom 49 Ohio St. Members should bring their favorite recipe for a smorgasbord. A cooking tip notes preheating a broiler in a gas oven for five minutes with full flame.

CCL Carl Tom Ohio St

Community calendar of meetings and events across towns

Homemaker's Club hosts potluck at Mrs. R. E. Wagoner's Baker Road. Pocahontas Rippling Water Council meets 7:30 p. m. with potluck. American Legion Auxiliary at Legion Home 8 p. m. Alec Blair of Jackson to discuss child welfare and Marvin Franklin on civil defense. New Marshfield events include Canasta Club and Church of Christ Willing Workers anniversary observance with prayer circle and luncheon. Chauncey Garden Club hosts 7:30 p. m. at Mrs. Earl Bridgewater's home. Hi-Lo Democratic Club meets 7:30 p. m. Rebekah Lodge gathering at 8 p. m. January March birthdays noted. East Side School Association for Childhood Education 7:30 p. m. Athens Democratic Women's Club dinner at First Methodist 6:30 p. m. Intermediate CCL guest night 6:30 p. m. at 49 Ohio Ave. Smorgasbord bring recipes. P E D meeting 7:30 p. m. at Mrs. C. R. Hoskins 45 Elmwood Place dessert.

American Legion Aux Legion Home Alec Blair Jackson Marvin Franklin Athens New Marshfield Church

Hats for Mature Women Earn Praise in Modern Styles

Older women once faced shapeless hats that aged their look but those styles have faded. Now hats for mature women are pretty and flattering. Some have wandered into teen fashion, such as bill-brimmed or button-top checked hats, which appear absurd on a dignified face.

Lenten Booklets Available at Local Stores and Desk

Lenten booklets in The Messenger series are sold at Logan's Book Store and the College Book Store with limited numbers also at the Messenger classified desk. Forty character and pen and ink sketches aid Athens religious work and church women. Call 31864 to obtain copies.

Messenger Logan’s College Book Store Athens

Music Club Presents Program at Presbyterian Church

The Junior Music Club met Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church at 2 o clock. Performers included Diana Lawrence Ann Bannon Martha Gustavson Jimmy Mingus David Mingus Susan Selleck Earl Baxter Kathy Mahaffey Judy Harris Friedel Baumgartel Bruce Rannow Eric Gustavson John Crewson Rebecca Dent Roland Baumgartel Cheryl Kestival Janice Wallace Frances Goldberg Nanette Davis. After group singing led by Mrs Maurel Hawkins, hostesses served refreshments. Immediately after, the Junior Senior High School Music Club met with members including Barbara Corradini Beverly Corradini Judie Stalder Lee Ann Rose Mollie Moore Jennie Ray Bush Phyllis Lausche Karen Heffelfinger Charlotte Lane Sandra Collins Cheryl Kimes Karen Atkins Mary Ruth Jump Marcia Selleck Rita Hall Carol Phillips Susan Cady Raymond Krauss Martha Frank Mollie Butterworth.

Presbyterian Church Diana Lawrence Ann Bannon Martha Gustavson Jimmy David Mingus Susan _ Selleck Earl «Baxter Kathy Mahaffey Judy Harris Friedel Baumgartel Bruce Rannow Eric Gustavson John Crewson Rebecca Dent Roland Baumgartel Cheryl Kestival Janice Wallace Frances Goldberg Nanette Davis Maurel Hawkins E. B. Bannon Carl Gustavson A. M. Wallace Harry Crewson Barbara Beverly Corradini Judie Stalder Lee Ann Rose Mollie Moore Jennie Ray Bush Phyllis Lausche Karen Heffelfinger Charlotte Lane Sandra Collins Cheryl Kimes Karen Atkins Mary Ruth Jump Marcia Selleck Rita Hall Carol Phillips Susan Cady Raymond Krauss Martha Frank Mollie Butterworth

Alumnae Bazaar to Benefit Gatlinburg Settlement School

Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club hosts its third annual Easter bazaar at 6 S. College St on Saturday March 29 from 1 30 to 5 p m. proceeds aid the Gatlinburg Tennessee settlement school. sale items include decorated candy eggs egg trees Easter baskets and a Pi Beta Phi cookbook with recipes from chapters nationwide.

Pi Beta Phi Gatlinburg, Tenn S. College St Pi Pi Phi United States Gerald Stauffer Thomas Evans Messenger Don Moore Stauffer E. Slate St Athens

Attends Funeral Of Uncle Last Week

The obituary notice lists out-of-town relatives at Charles Stokoe's funeral last week. Edward Stokoe and his wife from Jackson Michigan were inadvertently omitted from the list.

Charles Stokoe Edward Stokoe Jackson, Mich

Good Manners and Proper Introductions Guidance

The piece advises speakers and hosts to verify facts about a speaker before introducing them. It warns against starting with a claim that the speaker needs no introduction, noting the awkwardness if the person is corrected or challenged. It emphasizes careful accuracy and courtesy in public speaking introductions.

World Bridge Championship Italy USA swing on deal ten

In the 164 board match Italy gains 14 IMPs in opening session. Deal No 10 sees Crawford hold West and win 620 points for Italy while teammates Roth and Stone fail with 3NT. Result: 820 swing or 7 IMPs for a 620 point North-South score.

Italy United States Crawford D’alelio Tobias Stone Alvin Roth Siniscalco Roth Stone

Bridal Shower Honors Mrs. Wagner Former Linda Cain

A bridal shower for Mrs. William W. Wagner the former Linda Cain was hosted by Mrs. Robert H. Jones at 103 West State Street. Attendees included relatives and friends. prizes were awarded to Patricia Rose and Patty Cain.

William W. Wagner Linda Cain Paul Cain Stroud’ S Robert H. Jones State St

Athens 4-H Advisors to Receive Pins at OSU Banquet

Six Athens County women among 900 plus 4-H advisors honored during Farm and Home Week will receive five year service pins at a recognition luncheon in the Ohio Union, Columbus. Don Davis escorts honorees. pins presented by O B Price with W B Wood assisting. Toastmaster H W Harshfield. greetings by John Mount and Ten Bishop. Eva Kinsey writes the recognition ceremony. Sears Roebuck Foundation guests attend.

Athens County Ohio Union Ohio State University Columbus Marie Root Coolville Bernard Walsh Stewart Clyde Whitlatch Athens Lewis McBride Dana Carsey Arthur McCoy the Plains Don Davis O. B. Price Rochester N. Y W. B. Wood Ohio Agricultural Extension Service H. W. Harshfield John T. Mount Ten Bishop U. S. Department of Agriculture Eva M. Kinsey Sears Roebuck Foundation

Jolly Workers Meet At Hopkins Home

The Vanderhoof Jolly Workers Club gathered for their March meeting at Mabel Hopkins residence with co hostess Mrs. Dorothy Cox. Members spent the day preparing cancer dressings and shared a pot luck meal afterward.

Hopkins Vanderhoof Jolly Workers Club Mabel Hopkins Dorothy Cox

Variety Show Delights Dames Groups At Mechanicsburg School

The Dames Interest Groups stage a Sunday show at Mechanicsburg School with 50 attendees. Acts include Art in Greenwich Village, Around the Town With Women emceed by Ruth Heidtman and Sally Payne, a fashion parade, and a Mother’s Club skit. A real goldfish appeared from Sandy Walters purse during the show.

Dames Mechanicsburg School Greenwich Village Gladys Shuster Ruth Heidtman Sally Payne Sandy Walters Mothers Club Anne Cox Sandy Walter Athens The Dames Dramatic Club WOUI Thelma Mays Putnam School

Mrs Ellisse Garcia Heads to Canton Then Mexico

Mrs Ellisse Garcia of Mexico City left after a week with Mr and Mrs Vic Sherow in Roosevelt Drive. She visited Mrs G T Kocher in Lima and toured Fenton Pottery in Williamstown and Campus Martius museum in Marietta before traveling to Canton and then home after Easter with daughter Esperanza Garcia Wilson and the baby.

Ellisse Garcia Mexico City Vic Sherow Roosevelt Drive Garcia Sherow G. T. Kocher Lima Fenton Pottery Williamstown W. Va Campus Martius Museum Marietta

Delt Dames Meet Thursday at Shelter House

The Delt Dames will gather this Thursday at the Shelter House. A program titled Meet the Delts will be presented and Mrs. Carl Jones will serve as hostess.

Shelter House Carl Jones

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens High School Certified Oil Co Barbara Jean Compton Jane Morgan Robert E. Nichols Naturalizer Vr “Racter Shoe Store South Court Street Homemaker’s Club R. E. Wagoner Baker Rd Pocahontas Rippling Water Council New Marshfield Canasta Club Charles Hawk Ferguson Rd Chauncey Garden Club Earl Bridgewater High St Hi-Lo Ann Wilson Long Run Rd Fidelity Rebekah Lodge East Side School Athens Democratic Women’s Club First Methodist Church Ohio Ave. Smorgasbord P.E.D Music Club R. C. Hopkins Tom Evans G. A. Gardner Fritz Wheaton Carl Clifford Joe Trepp Mary Connett Tom Roberts Jack Sweeney John Cady Theodore Reed Bertha Petty NEA B. Jay Becker Craw- D Alelio Becker Chinford Forquet Roth Sini- Stone Acalco Pass Cline's Rambler Michael Anthony Cline West Stimson Ave Canton Mexico Delt Dames Russel Russell Stover
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