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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1961

Page

5

Weekend dress spree as mothers lead coeds to new looks

Ohio University society page notes mothers escorting weekend shopping sprees as Athens dress shops report brisk sales for warm-weather styles. International visitors Dorringtons bring five wax manikins from Australia to Perth shops, while OU athletic director Carroll Widdoes recalls childhood in the Philippine Islands and Uncle Remus tales from a 1909 Hong Kong purchase.

Athens Carroll Widdoes Philippines Carroll Philippine Islands Brother Bear Joe Chandler Harris Uncle Remus Coach Widdoes Hong Kong China

Boat Ready for Dow Lake Named Peevey H for Child

The Herman Herrons of 60 Columbia Ave report their row boat Peevey H is caulked sanded painted and launched for Dow Lake recreation near Athens. No motors allowed on the new man made lake.

Dow Lake Herman Herrons Columbia Ave

Boss Night dinners spark talk of propriety at Fairmont Foods

Joe T. Klinkenberg of Fairmont Foods, present at two Boss Night dinners, confronted a fellow businessman with a blunt remark about dating another man’s wife, highlighting social tensions over workplace ethics and personal conduct.

Joe T. Klinkenberg Columbia Ave Fairmont Foods Company

WBA Attends April Meeting at Mrs Rose Home

The Women's Benefit Association met at 44 West State Street for its April session. Mrs Charles Farrow, president, led the business meeting before a social hour. Refreshments were served and several members won prizes during the entertainment.

The Women’s Benefit Association Billa Rose W. State St Charles Far Row

Miss Minister Found by Australian Relatives in Ohio Meeting

Australian family the Dorringtons on a world tour met their long lost cousin Elanor Minister in Athens Ohio after a 23 year search. They described Australia as large with 180000 people and cheaper hospital care while noting higher American goods prices. The visit included a stay in Athens and a plan to continue through Europe and England with two children Wendy and Jeffrey enrolled at Ohio University Elementary School.

Dorringtons Australia Perth U. S Messenger Norma Harold Dorrington America Europe Suez Eleanor Minister Elanor N. Congress England Minister San Francisco St. Louis Ohio Dorrington Athens Holland Spain France Switzerland New Zealand Honolulu Fiji Islands New York Wendy Jeffrey Ohio University National Home Demonstration Council Washington, D.C Florence McBride

Mortar Board Names 17 New Members at Ohio University

Mortar Board, national honor society for senior women, tapped 17 candidates at the Awards Convocation held Saturday morning at Ohio University. Notable out of town inductees include Ann Reed Thompson of Pittsburgh and Nancy Louise Hoover of Pittsburgh, with several local and campus leaders also joining.

Mortar Board National Honor Society Ohio University Ann Reed Thompson Pittsburgh Chi Omega Carol Jane Graham Cleveland Kappa Delta Nancy Louise Hoover Alpha Xi Delta Jean Alice Foster Wellington Beverly Hennen Huntington W. Va Barbara Mae Campbell Newark Wanda L. Duty South Charleston Margaret Alice Guentert Norwood Mary Patricia Nolan Elmhurst Constance Lee Falvo Sharpsville Christina Ann Wetz Marietta Penny Jean Pritchard Fairview Park Gretchen Wahlers Port Clinton Judith Sokiran Jamaica N. Y Barbara Ann Myers Toledo Rebecca Ann Cotterman Dayton Beverly Gail Robinson Canton

Calendar Tuesday Local clubs and meetings listed

League of Women Voters with Mrs Eric Thompson at 349 Richland Ave at 8 p m. Lodi Grange meets at 8 p m with silent auction. Phi Delta Theta auxiliary with Mrs John W Stewart at 26 Morris Ave at 7 30 p m. Gay Gourmet Club with Mrs Vern Kempton at 12 Hudson Ave at 7 p m. Delilah Rebekah Lodge hosts Mother s Day program at 8 p m with pot luck. Federation Circle with Mrs Don Flowers at 357 E Stat St at 8 p m.

League of Women Voters Eric Thompson Richland Ave Lodi Grange Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary John W. Stewart Morris Ave Gay Gourmet Club Vern Kempton Hudson Ave Delilah Rebekah Lodge Federation Circle Don Flowers E. Stat

Morning Makeover Beats the Drowsy Start

A former night person documents a morning routine overhaul. She rises earlier by half an hour to fit in washing, dressing, makeup, exercise and a nutritious breakfast. She swears by breakfast fuel and a quick fruit juice and wheat germ combo. Regular workouts in the morning wake her up and improve energy and mood.

ABC A.M

National Home Demonstration Week Honors Local Clubs

National Home Demonstration Week is celebrated to honor home demonstration clubs and agents. The piece notes the program's aims in sewing, cooking, crafts, home management, and disaster preparation, with statistics on participation and leadership across the states.

Puerto Rico Home

L Frank Nye Wins Birthday Trophy At 85

L Frank Nye aged 85 received a gold champ on a pedestal trophy at a Friday night party marking his birthday. The gift came from the C B Nye Company and honored his 40 years in Washington D C with the War Department. He has lived in Athens since 1948. Guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Sands Mr and Mrs Hayden McCaskill and Mr and Mrs L Fraak Nye. Representing the Nye Company staff were Mrs Glenn Hanger and Mr Ray Douglas.

L. Frank Nye Hillcrest Drive C. B. Nye Company Nye Washington D. C War Department Athens Inlaw C. B. Nye Fred Sands Hayden McCaskill L. Fraak Nye Nye Company Glenn Hanger Ray Douglas

Pugh Couple Announce Daughter Stephanie Kathleen Born

Mr and Mrs Paul R Pugh announce the birth of their daughter Stephanie Kathleen on April 15 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Pugh Hooper J and Mr and Mrs Warren Hope Route 2. Great grandparents include Mrs Alda Lonas Athens Mr and Mrs D M Steward Albany and Mrs Lafe Andrews McArthur. Mrs John Hope Route 2 is the step great grandmother.

Paul R. Pugh Stephanie Kathleen Sheltering Arms Hospital John Pugh Hooper &J Warren Hope Route 2 Alda Lonas Athens D. M. Steward Albany Lafe Andrews McArthur John Hope

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