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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1964
Page
8
In a call tied to the Appalachian Regional Commission vision for four to five billion dollars over five years, readers are asked to act locally. The piece stresses unity to combat poverty, urges homemakers teachers and career women to contribute time and support the leaders and programs proposed by President Johnson.
Bill Giles a Miami shoe repairman celebrates 50 years in business and says he has worked on about half a million shoes during his long career.
A Swedish couple from Karlskrona with two children and two Ohio hosts attended President Johnson’s Athens appearance. The party includes Rev. Dean Kallander and Mrs. Kallander, linked to Dr. A. C. LaFollette family. Miss Eugenia Adams, a Capitol Press Corps scholar, was praised by Johnson. Lynda Bird Johnson wore a green shantung outfit. Ohio University honors Mrs. A. G. Sweitzer as Honorary Mother while visitors enjoy campus events and weekend activities.
Marion Alden, wife of Dr. Vernon R. Alden, attended a program with President Lyndon B. Johnson speaking. She wore a light grey coat dress with pink accessories and a pale pink turban styled beret, engaging with dignitaries while remaining gracefully unobtrusive.
Dear Heloise column features readers offering practical home tips. Fred S saves kerosene by filtering with a napkin, Gladys Ratkovich suggests storing blankets between bedding layers, and others propose using quilts between box springs and mattress or a fitted double sheet as an emergency slip cover.
Belle White Central Ave Methodist Church members held a monthly meeting with progressive dinner at Wolfe home and Davies residence. Officers elected include Ogg president Davis vice president Davis secretary Wolfe assistant secretary McMullen treasurer Bahr press reporter. Ice cream socials planned for July 2 August 1 September 7. Next meeting a family potluck at Glouster Park June 7. Child Guidance Circle met at Jones home with styling demo by Southerton and Yaw. Yaw won hostess prize. Athens Emblem Club at Elks Lodge with May 11 installation by Mabelle Weaver. Reservations urged for Women’s Club June 14 honoring retiring Laura Heston Henderson Johnson. Pattern sale features 4824 sewing pattern with size 16 at 3 1/2 yards. Pattern request and free catalog offer included.
Calendar items list events for Friday and Saturday including Athens Home Demonstration Group at Cottage Tea Room 7:30 p.m. and Presbyterian Church group at 6 p.m. with dinner and rummage sale at First Methodist. Sunday activities include Eastern Star practice and Nazarene Young People's Society convening in Columbus.
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