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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1955

Page

8

Pallas Club hears Miss Hand on modern communication

Miss Irene Hand spoke to the Pallas Club at Mr H. J. Jeddeloh’s home last Saturday outlining the history of communication from the first telegraph through telephone and radio to television, with remarks on future scientific promise. Mrs H. L. Dunlap reported on the state Federated Women’s Clubs convention. Genevieve Apgar led the program.

Irene Hand Pallas Club H. J. Jeddeloh A.C. Lafollette H. L. Dunlap Federated Women’s Clubs Genevieve Apgar Apgar Miss Hand

Alumnae Welcome Pi Phi Seniors at Ohio University Dinner

Alumnae greeted active Pi Beta Phi seniors at a Sunday dinner in the Ohio University Center hosted by the Athens Alumnae Club. Special tribute honored Margaret Sahlin and Patricia Cox for Phi Beta Kappa. Miss Sabin and Kay Woolfitt for Mortar Board. Twenty three alumnae attended. Mrs. Georgia Bo-Fight chaired the event.

Pi Beta Phi Ohio University Center Athens Margaret Sahlin Patricia Cox Phil Beta Kappa Miss Sabin Kay Woolfitt Mortar Board Georgia Bo- Fight

Kitchen Fashions speakers to present at Food Institute show

Mildred Dunn and Jay Parker will appear on the second day of the Food Institute show to display Kitchen Fashions and explain the featured recipes. The event aims to offer cooking demonstrations and appealing dishes for all attendees.

Mildred Dunn Jay Parker Food Institute

Emblem Club Installs New Officers in Athens Banquet

Emblem Club members gathered for installation ceremonies in the Mrs. Ralph Wilks Club room after the annual banquet. Officers include Mrs. Mary Ellen Homer of Cullman and Mrs. Gene Grittendin of Florence, with numerous guests from area clubs. The event featured a show by the Gascon Food Institute and a kitchen gadget showcase, followed by a dance at the Elks Lodge and appearances by city and county officers.

Athens Emell Mary Ellen Homer Cullman Ala Gene Grittendin Supreme Marshall Florence Clarence McKinstry Omer H County Pontions Eesha Tol Mayme Richardson Aewear Rotary Don” Sten Donald E” Rob Inson thelJohn Cox Secre Gascon Tratitute Sam Warren Athens High School First Methodist Church The Elks Lodge Jay Fealty Tro Gene Crittenden Athens Emblem Club Mary Elien Schlosser Supreme Gaynelle Maple Nora Jo Hall Nelsonville Supreme Press Francis Ponious

16 Attend Council Meet at District Gathering

Sixteen homemakers from Athens County attended the District 16 Home Demonstration Council Meeting in McConnelsville in May 1955 56. Participants included Mrs William Win Stersteen Trimble Mrs Merrill Chase Albany Mrs William man Athens and Mrs Fred Phillips Amesville Mrs D E Marquis Athens and Miss Lucille Peppon district official spoke on family life and effective living as hospital chaplain addressing mental health efforts.

Sxteen Athens County District 16 Home Demonstration Council McConnelsville William Win Stersteen Trimble Merrill Chase

Easy to Sew Needlework Patterns for Warm Weather Frocks

The Athens Messenger advertises No 8156 sewing patterns for blouse and skirt outfits in sizes 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18. Features a sleeveless blouse and 35 inch skirt with yardage details. Send 25 cents and your name, address, and size to Sue Burnett at the New York address for Spring and Summer 1935 edition.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave

Wednesday community notices and club events

A collage of local club meetings and social gatherings includes the Rebekah Lodge recognition program at Toof Hall for Past Noble Grand, Women's Auxiliary at Church of the Good Shepherd, Ohio University Newcomers Club potluck at 35 Park Place, Bates Boosters 4-H Club supper at the church, Athens Township Home Demonstration Club at Grange Hall, and Mothers Friendship Club with Mrs Reid Sewell. Families invited. bring table service. Events span 1:30 to 8 p.m. with various locations and hosts.

Oop ITU William Burns Union St. Ool Church of the Good Shepherd Ohio University Newcomer's Clark E. Myers Park’ Place Bates Boosters Church Athens Township Grange Hall Mothers Friendship Club Reid Sewell Albany

No bake marshmallow apple sauce dessert idea

A Sunday suggestion uses a No 2 can of applesauce poured into a pie plate topped with marshmallows. Broil until the sauce is hot and the marshmallows puff and lightly browned for a quick dessert.

Senior-Parent Reception At Plains High School

The Plains High School faculty hosted a senior-parent reception on Thursday night. Mrs Adda Maccombs welcomed guests while Al Horsky and Harry Fierbaugh introduced students who performed a musical program. Dr Edward Lynn of Ohio University spoke about two college students, Miss Helen Fleischer and punch bowl. The event featured pastel decorations, boat shaped greens and a center piece by Ik W Humphrey. Junior Home Economics girls Verna McHarg Diana Sue Metcalf Patsy Bryan Rita Howard Java Ann Kittle Pat Thomson helped serve along with Nan cy Hawk Zeta Phillips Carol Mackie Jo Ann Lee Beverly Rutter.

the Plains High School Adda Maccombs al Horsky Harry Fierbaugh Edward Lynn Ohio University Department of Education Helen Fleischer Punch Bowl Ik W. Humphrey Verna McHarg Diana Sue Metcalf Patsy Bryan Rita Howard Java Ann Kittle Pat Thomson Nancy Hawk Zeta Phillips Carol ‘Mackie Jo Ann Lee Beverly ‘Rutter

Guests Attend Eighth National Bose Day Event at Lakin State Hospital

WF and Ian and Mr and Mrs Riza Welch joined invited guests at the eight annual national bose day held Sunday at Lakin State Hospital in Lakin West Virginia. Mrs Arthur Gilchrist and son attended. Wayne left by train for Washington DC to spend Memorial Day weekend with his husband. David and Eric will join later. They may visit Crystal City Maryland and Mount Vernon prior to returning home.

Ian Riza Welch Hastings Addition National Bose Lakin State Hospital Lakin W. Va Arthur Gilchrist Wayne Washington D David Eric Wll Crystal City Maryland Mt ‘Vernon Var

Daisy Von Crawley Birthday Celebrated

A Daisy centered birthday cake highlighted the party for one year old Daley Von Crawley, daughter of Se and I Siasion Me Grawley. The event took place on Saturday afternoon. National Geographic Society notes three fourths of Brazil’s 98,000 people live within 100 miles of the seacoast.

Daley von BA Se Andi Siasion Brazil National Geographic Society

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