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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1960

Page

11

Dinner Honors Naval Reserve Wives Change of Command

Athens Naval Reserve unit entertained wives at a Sportsman Grill dinner marking the change of command from Charles W. Reamer to James G. Mason on March 31. Attendees included Dean and Mrs. E. J. Taylor.

Athens’ Naval Reserve Sportsman Grill Charles W. Reamer James G. Mason Dean E. J. Taylor Dean Taylor Arthur H. Blckle Kermit Blosser Arthur E. Cornwell Clyde Dupler Lancaster Lewis F. Hicks Vincent Jukes Mason Roger C. Quisenberry Charles Randell Reamer William O. Rowland George E. Sheeter Vere Smith

Clothing Drive Urges Donations for Overseas Help

The Rev. Pitt S. Willand of the Church of the Good Shepherd asks for old clothing donations to be brought to the church Sunday or next week. The garments will be sent for overseas distribution.

Pitt S. Willand Church of the Good Shepherd

Fulton announce birth of daughter Melissa Jayne

Mr and Mrs David H Fulton of 45 Richland Ave announce the birth of a daughter Melissa Jayne on March 19 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. The Fultons also have a daughter Kathleen Sue, age two. Grandparents listed as Walter W Rife and Huber Fulton of Cheshire, with great grandparents G Thompson Harlan Athey of Cheshire and F S Fulton of Columbus.

David H. Fulton Richland Ave Melissa Jayne Mar Sheltering Arms Hospital Fultons Kathleen Sue Walter W. Rife Mrs. Huber Fulton Cheshire G. €. Thompson Harlan Athey F. S. Fulton Columbus

Flag Given Congress By Class At Ohio University Elementary

A fifth grade class from Ohio University Elementary School will have a U S flag flown over the Capitol after July Fourth. The flag was requested by a letter from David Summers to Congressman Walter H Moeller and funded by a dime donation from each class member.

U.S Ohio University Capitol Washington Walter H. Moeller David Summers

The Bridal March Your Wedding Look In Pictures and Perfume

A nostalgic guide for brides to enhance their wedding day glow with light makeup and soft pastels. It urges natural beauty, waterproof mascara, subtle lipstick, and a scented portrait to keep as a reminder of marriage’s joy and romance.

Trousseau

Missionary Group Schedules Meeting at Athens First Baptist

The Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church of Athens held its monthly business meeting with Virginia Howard presiding. Hostesses Nora Williams and Edith Van Dyke organized. Eva Magruder led a program on Panama and Baptist work among canal zone communities with Blanche Darmiter Doris Foreman Elizabeth McCoy Mattie Stonecipher and Laura Ferris presenting. Ferris joined as Girls Auxiliary assistant to Agnes Hall.

Women’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church of Athens Virginia Howard Nora Williams Edith van Dyke Eva Magruder Panama Canal Zone San Blas Islands Southern Baptist Blanche Darmiter Doris Foreman Elizabeth McCoy Mattie Stonecipher Laura Ferris

Needlework Pattern 701 Scarlet Tanager Embroidery

Capture vivid birds for home decor with Pattern 701 two 5x8 inch motifs and a 5x5 inch option plus a color chart. Send 35 cents per pattern and 5 cents extra for 1st class mail to Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept New York 11. Include pattern number name address and zone.

Athens Messenger P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y

Service Discussed By WSCS At Union Church Meeting

WSCS gathering at the home of Mrs. Nancy Pierce explored Concerning the Steward ship of the Church. Prayer by Mrs. Ewing Ross, devotions by Mrs. Pierce, program leader Erma Wagoner with assistances Ross Bolin Smathers. April meeting with Mrs. Ross. leaders Alma Wagoner and Ernestine Beaty.

WSCS Union Methodist Church Nancy Pierce Ewing Ross Pierce Erma Wagoner Ross Virgene Bolin Evelyn Smathers Alma Wagoner Ernestine Beaty

Lawyer Discusses Civil Law at St Paul’s Church

William A. Lavelle Athens attorney spoke on civil law and its link to parents and children before the Home and Service Association of St. Paul’s Church. The session followed the regular meeting that formed a nominating committee for next month’s elections. Donald McBride Alice Mulligan and Genevieve Baker will serve on the committee. A classroom visitation from 7:30 to 8 p.m. preceded Monday’s meeting.

William A. Lavelle Athens Home and Service Association of St. Paul's Church Donald McBride Alice Mulligan Genevieve Baker

Baby Care Course Open in Athens County Red Cross

The free mother and baby care course by the Athens County Red Cross runs Mondays and Wednesdays starting March 28. Taught by Elizabeth Griffin, RN, it meets at 8 p.m. in the Red Cross chapter house with six sessions through April 11. To enroll call LY 3-1652. The Plains Band Boosters meet at 7 p.m. on Monday to adjust plans for the band concert and banquet due to a basketball game.

Athens County American Red Cross Elizabeth Griffin Red Cross Plains

Older Women Show Strong Productivity In Study

A Bureau of Labor Statistics study of clerical workers at 71 large firms and five federal agencies found older workers, many women, posted steadier output with less weekly variation and equal or higher accuracy than younger workers. The findings challenge hiring biases and support individual evaluation.

Bureau of Labor Statistics Bureau

Strive For Vocal Tone That's Easy On Ear

Advice on speaking voice emphasizing clear pleasant tone and avoiding monotone or shrill delivery. Warns that dull or nagging speech bores listeners and harms communication, using light humorous examples.

Students' Activities Discussed at Ohio University Elementary

Principal Harry Lackey explains an activity log sent to parents. The log lists regularly scheduled activities with time allotments and notes unscheduled events that occur often enough to form a pattern. He emphasizes it does not judge whether children have too many or too few activities.

Harry Lackey Ohio University

Toddlers Sunsuit and Dress Pattern 4575

Play dress and sunsuit combo printed pattern 4575 offers a sun suit and a dress with a removable cover-up. Sizes 1 2 3 years. Requires fabric estimates 4 yards 35 inch for sunsuit and 1% yards for dress. Send 50 cents plus 10 cents mailing to Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Dept New York.

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

Albany WSCS Elects New Officers at Meeting

The Albany Woman's Society of Christian Service elected new officers led by Mrs. Wilbur Baughman as president and Mrs. William Gillogly as vice president. Secretaries for activities were named, a mission pledge approved, and a rural worker contribution authorized. Twenty members attended at Mrs. Bernard Withrow’s home.

Albany Woman's Society of Christian Service Bernard Withrow Wilbur Baughman William Gillogly Calvin Stevens Earl Baughman Frank Radcliffe Withrow Glen Tewksbury Ermel Arbaugh John Dearth Eldon McDaniel Woodrow Barnes Harold Ator Bertha Canny Edna Whiteman Jessie Tewksbury Portsmouth Tewksbury McDaniel Harley Muss

Convention For WBA Announced At Toledo Hold April Meeting

The Women’s Benefit Association met at 80 Morris Ave with Mrs. Edward Mizicko presiding in the president’s absence. The state convention is set for April 28 29 at the Commodore Perry Hotel Toledo with Dorothy H Needham as guest of honor. Easter decorations and prizes highlighted the gathering and the April 26 meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Mizicko at Livingston St.

Women's Benefit Association William Masterton Morris Ave Edward Mizicko Commodore Perry Toledo Dorothy H. Needham Norman Engh

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