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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1965

Page

8

Homemakers Short Course Open to Women at OSU

Registration is open for the 10th Homemakers Short Course at Ohio State University June 15 to 17. Olive Parrish says Athens County Extension Agent that each participant selects one home economics class and one related course taught by OSU faculty and other teachers.

Osu Ohio State University Olive W. Par Rish Athens County Ohio Cooperative Extension Service Office

Mulch Idea: Old Newspapers Minimize Weeds in Cottage Garden

Dear Heloise shares a thrifty gardening tip using three layers of old newspapers under soil or rocks to suppress weeds and reduce drying. Plastic scraps and scraps of old curtains can also serve as mulch, keeping ground moist and tidy between cottage visits.

Heloise

Do It Yourself Household Tips From Heloise and Readers

A collection of practical home hints includes rust removal with oxalic acid cautioning against fabrics, lining drawers with adhesive paper for easy pickup, and a reader rescue using a bobby pin to reattach a loose chair cushion button. Also warns about forgetting to switch off appliances during vacations.

Heloise Mother

Plains Entre Nous Club Elect Officers At Meeting

The Plains Entre Nous Club elected new officers at a meeting held recently at Mrs. Gerald Johnson's home. Mrs. Fred McKibben, Mrs. Alvin Pierce and Mrs. John Shrieves won games. Mrs. Pierce took an extra prize and Mrs. McKibben earned the birthday member honor.

Plains Entre Nous Gerald Johnson Fred McKibben Alvin Pierce John Shrieves Pierce McKibben

Concert Tonight by Ohio University Band Director

Charles Minelli will conduct the Ohio University Band in a concert under the Elms tonight at 7 p.m. on the West Portico of Memorial Auditorium on the campus green.

Ohio University Charles Minelli

Bible Study and Prayer Service Led by Gail Watkins

Young Adult class of the Christian Church sponsors a Bible study and prayer service with Gail Watkins at 7 Ring Street. The event takes place Wednesday at 7 30 p m with attendees invited for faith enrichment and community reflection.

The Christian Church Gail Watkins Ring St

Plains High School eighth grade tea honors staff

The Plains High School eighth grade home economics class held its annual tea honoring faculty and officers with special guest Mrs. Shirley Slater. Hostesses included Marilyn Brooks, Sandy Buck, Bonnie Cline, Sue DePue, Martha Efaw, Connie Erwin, Janice Hornsby, Pam Jenkinson, Linda LaFollette, Linda McKnab, Susan Newson, Bonnie Powell, and Beth Spear. Miss Beryl Cone teaches. Bonnie Price and Mrs. Kay Burris are student organizers.

the Plains High School Shirley Slater Marilyn Brooks Sandy Buck Bonnie Cline Sue DePue Martha Efaw Connie Erwin Janice Hornsby Pam Jenkinson Linda LaFollette Linda McKnab Susan Newson Bonnie Powell Beth Spear Beryl Cone Bonnie Price Kay Burris

Chi Omega Alumnae Picnic At Main Farm

Chi Omega Alumnae and families enjoyed a picnic at Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Main’s farm with fishing boating and horseback riding. Chairmen were Mrs. Richard Dent and Mrs. H C Dorman. The retiring president received a silver charm from the group.

Chi Omega Main Farm Robert E. Main Richard Dent H. C. Dorman Sandra Garn Carla Spriestersbach Phi Kappa Phi Jodi Crandall Phi Beta Kappa Miss Crandall Margaret M

Stationery Needs for the Bride Before and After

A guide to assembling a paper trousseau for a bride detailing stationery items. It covers letters and note paper for formal notes invitations and thank-you cards calling cards and informal note cards. Emphasizes having personal thank-you note paper ready for prompt thanks.

Birth Announcement for Robert Joseph Martin

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R Martin of Route 1 New Marshfield announce the birth of a son named Robert Joseph born April 9. This is their first child. Grandparents are Kenneth Elliott of Route 2 Athens and Joseph P. Martin of Shade. Great grandparents are Lena Townsend of Route 2 Athens and Joseph Derrington of Route 2 Nelsonville.

Joseph R Martin Route 1 New Marshfield Robert Joseph Kenneth Elliott Athens Joseph P. Martin Shade Lena Townsend Joseph Derrington Nelsonville

Rose Garden Club Programs On Arrangements

Rose Garden Club members presented floral arrangements at a meeting with Mrs. J. S. Davis of Tuppers Plains. Each member described her piece including several named patterns. Officers nominated include Mrs. McCain president and Mrs. Weatherman treasurer. Prizes awarded to Mrs. McCoy, Mrs. Caldwell, and Mrs. Arbaugh. traveling prize went to Rose Carr.

Rose Garden Club J. S. Davis Tuppers Plains Howard Caldwell Frederick Goebel Sir Hogart Clarence Headley R. V. Weatherman T. O. McCoy John Arbaugh Guy Boggess Lois McCain Eastern Toppers Plains McCain McCoy Weatherman Hazel Barnhill Dorothy Stout Rose Carr Caldwell Arbaugh

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