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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1960
Page
6
Speaking Personally guests at Mrs Keith Gilmore’s Sunday dinner at 75 S Shannon Ave included Mr and Mrs James H Welker of Columbus and Miss Angela Parisi of Cleveland. Also present were Mr and Mrs David Zwelling and son Richie of Columbus.
Mrs. L C Staats read a paper on Elizabeth Hawes, author of Fashion Is Spinach, tracing her shift from Paris couture to mass produced American designs. The talk covered Hawes as a designer, editor, and union supporter, and noted her aim to make stylish clothes affordable for all American women. The event at Mrs. John A Hesson Grosvenor's home included club business and constitution revisions. The next meeting is Sept 24 at Mrs. A C LaFollette’s home.
The West Elementary School PTA will discuss a new look at its final meeting of the year. At 7 30 Tuesday in the school gymnasium the year’s activities will be reviewed and new officers for next year announced. The school band and choir will perform selections.
The Ames Bern Alumnae Association plans its annual banquet on May 21 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The event features the Soaring Sixties theme and a local band, Herman Budworth's, providing music.
Stamps highlight Gilbert and Ellice Jubilee and phosphate mining motifs. New World Refugee Year issues spread, with Belgian, French, Yugoslav, Dutch stamps noted along with designs and issuing dates. Athens stamp shop Logan's serves as local hub for collectors with albums catalogs and issues.
The Plains volunteer fire department plans a 7 30 p.m. trustees meeting to discuss a new fire station. Rebekah Lodge District 45 holds a 1 p.m. school of instruction with a 6 p.m. covered dish dinner and 8 p.m. inspection. Lodi Grange meets at 8 p.m. Hobson Study Circle hosts a 6 30 p.m. social and a 7 p.m. guest dinner for cancer society.，各
Mr and Mrs Charles Chase of Albany Route 2 announce the birth of daughter Carol Ann on May 12 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Andrew Brozak Stewart Route 1 and Merrill Chase Albany Route 2. Great grandmother is Mrs Minton Chase Albany Route 2.
A sewing pattern offers a simple pinafore with puppy embroidery and no fitting or ironing issues. Pattern 898 includes pieces guides and child sizes 2 4 6. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents per pattern for first class mail to The Messenger Needlecraft Dept New York 11 NY.
The Athens WCTU met at First Christian Church with president Mrs Sid ney Kasler presiding. Devotional leader Miss Treva Black spoke on Living in a Positive and in a Negative Way and the group planned a May 24 county institute at Temple Methodist Church Carpenter Route 1.
The Mothers Circle hosted a Wednesday evening Mother-Daughter banquet at The Sportsman with a Hawaiian themed program. Miss Karen Remaly spoke on History and Symbolism of Hawaiian Music and Dancing, while Mrs. Kennedy read The Story of Mother's Life. Ohio Zeta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet Tuesday at OU Health Center, hosted by president Mrs. Warren Hope.
Mrs. Oneida Lizotta urged teachers to mold future leaders during a Delta Kappa Gamma luncheon at Ohio University Center. Attendees included multiple chapters and Miss Iris Fierce led the meeting. West Elementary School choir performed a 20 minute program with violin solos and songs.
Printed Pattern 4979 offers a misses size range 12 to 18 for a capelet collar sheath dress in cotton silk linen. Includes short sleeves and a summer friendly silhouette with clear directions. Send 50 cents plus 10 cents more for first class mailing to Anne Adams Pattern Dept. 243 West 17th St New NAME ADDRESS with ZONE SIZE and STYLE NUMBER.
Bates WSCS meeting featured a surprise towel shower for hostess Mrs Ewing Ross of New Marshfield after her birthday. Readings highlighted Mother's Day ahead and prayers for mother and child. New officers were elected with a slate led by Mrs Downey and Mrs Gabriel. Committee chairs include missionary education, Christian social relations, student and youth work, and publicity among others.
A Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service clinic in Glouster trains district officers and secretaries with instructors from Chillicothe Athens London and Circleville. Speakers include Mrs Bryson Hamden and Miss Holliday. The event covers WSCS structure, mission work in 28 countries and future Lancaster campground and Wesley Guild Care Center updates.
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