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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1952
Page
7
Paris designer Jacques Heim showcased an ultra skimpy bikini with beam breast tops and minimal coverage. The mid season show featured transparent lace dresses over bathing shorts and daring two band ensembles aimed at beachgoers.
Prof L J Hortin acting director of the Ohio University school of journalism will address 23 Chester High seniors at their May 15 commencement. O O Patterson will present diplomas and Rev E E Barnhart will offer invocation and benediction as the Chester band directed by J Bernard Krinke plays. Baccalaureate on May 11 features Rev Blaine Farley and Rev Barnhart, with girls glee club performances and piano numbers by Anna Jean Rose.
The Middleport board of education met Monday night in the superintendent's office and approved adding another shop course for the next school year. Last year the shop received new quarters and equipment in the high school addition. Rehabilitation plans include interior painting of Pearl Street and Central buildings and the high school exterior, plus replacement of several outside doors.
Albert Gloeckner, longtime Meigs County Board of Elections clerk, missed his first election in 15 years after undergoing surgery last Friday at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis. His condition was described as satisfactory yesterday.
Miss Harrie Marie Smith attends Bishop’s Council in Steubenville with Miss Vera Barrett of Marietta. Four women comprise the council which will plan the spring convention to be held in Marietta. Miss Smith serves as secretary. Rt. Rev. John King Massie presides as bishop and Msgr. Edwin F. Murphy is dean. Pontifical mass will be held at St Mary’s Church in Marietta on June 10.
Mr and Mrs L D Diles stayed with the Virgil Edwards in Columbus and attended services at First Baptist Church where Rev C M Pomeroy is pastor. They dined with the Pomeroys in Newark after a Sunday visit.
Middleport Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters met at Woodman Hall for a memorial service honoring Mrs L F Burford past grand officer and degree staff captain. The service featured tributes by members, a sunset and evening star solo, piano, and draped charter. Plans included a Penny Social, regional Temples gathering, and Grand Lodge attendance in Cincinnati.
The Busy Bee Class of First Baptist Church installed new officers Monday night with Mrs. Harry Houdashelt presiding. Silver stars were presented and names listed for 1952 53, including president Mrs. Paul Smart and other officers. Reports from Electa Dorcas and Love Joy Circles were given as the ceremony concluded.
Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs James White included their children Judson White Barbara Jo Dan White and Barbara Jo plus Mr and Mrs Charles Seines and children Bonnie Jean and Charles of Columbus Also Mrs Whites brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Fred Hoffman and son Bill from Dunbar W Va Mrs Seines birthday was observed.
A birthday dinner was served Sunday noon at Mrs. Gus Ward's home on S Second Ave Middleport for her grandson Sat Jerry Ward who just returned from Korea. Guests included Ceril Ward and Winifred Reible of Pomeroy Melvin Devol and Carolyn Devol of Belle WV Randolph Ward, Mary Lu Ward, and Richard Ward of Ravenswood.
Meigs County Riding Club held a Sunday meeting at Rock Springs Fairgrounds with about 55 horses and ponies entered. Rosella Douglas and Eugene Story won the water race while Douglas and Critt Bradford tied in musical chairs.
About 256 people attended Friday afternoon’s Circus at the Gymnasium directed by Mrs. C. O. Chapman. Calvin Biddle announced. Mrs. Jed Webster played accordion. Mrs. C. C. Chapman accompanied the acts. The program featured skaters, bicycle riders, animals, clowns, a strong man, acrobats, and a bearded lady with other acts. Mrs. Noam Chase, the school nurse, received a gift from teachers and pupils for her years of kindness.
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