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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1957

Page

6

Honor Guest With Luncheon and Shower

Miss Suzanne Shepard was guest of honor at a bridal luncheon and shower Saturday at the Athens Country Club hosted by Mrs. James P. Cumley and Mrs. George L. Smith. Shepard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Shepard of Euclid Drive, plans to marry Lieut. Denny O. Wallace of Stockport June 14 at Harlingen Air Force Base Chapel in Harlingen Texas.

Suzanne Shepard James P. Cumley George L. Smith Athens Country Club Miss Shepard Raymond Shepard Euclid Drive Denny O. Wallace Stockport Harlingen Air Force Base Chapel Harlingen Tex

Tea for ROTC couples at Ohio University

Col and Mrs Leon Berger hosted a Sunday afternoon tea for the wives and fiancées of graduating Air Force ROTC seniors at Ohio University. The event ran from two to four o'clock at 87 Maplewood Drive with hostesses Mrs Berger Mrs Faulkner Mrs Mansfield and Mrs Wood assisting. Attendees included Mrs Leach Brown Fry Johnson Johnson Matthews Bond Waggoner Tompkins Wray and Misses Shepard Higginbotham Travis Barnes Matheny.

Air Force Rotc Ohio University Col Leon H. Berger Maplewood Col. Berger University Berger Robert Faulkner Donald Mansfield David Wood Ronald Leach W. E. Brown Richard Fry Gary Johnson Bob Matthews Ronald Bond James Waggoner Richard Tompkins Robert Wray Suzie Shepard Dorothy Higginbotham Lou Travis Judy Barnes Nancy Matheny

Wardrobe Mistakes Teach When You Learn From Them

The best approach to wardrobe missteps is to study them. If you ask why you are unhappy or uncomfortable, you uncover what’s wrong. Analyzing mistakes reduces the chance of repeating them and guides better style choices.

Charming sunback frock patterns for girls

Easy to sew princess line sunback frock with butterfly motifs offered in two patterns Nos. 2271 and 2275. Includes tissue, material lists, directions, color transfers, sizes 14 16 18 and 4 6 8. Send 25 cents per pattern to Anne Cabot at Athens Messenger New York 36 NY. Also 1957 Needlework ALBUM features cro chet designs and a quilt for 25 cents.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N. Y

Church Tea To Feature Hawaiian Theme At First Methodist

The all church tea titled The Islands Await His Word will be hosted next Wednesday at Mr and Mrs Wil fred Parents Cable Lane. Hostesses will wear leis to mirror the theme used by the Woman's Society of Christian Service. The Newcomers Group organized the event as a building fund project with Hawaiian decor, fruit punch and fresh fruit on the menu.

Wilfred Cable Lane Woman’s Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Homer Cherrington Joseph Sligo Anne Pickard Robert Voss Lowell Howard Sexson Humphreys Fred Topper Homer Bradshaw H. S. Dunfee

Missionary Society Hosts Meeting at Mrs McConkey Home

Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society gathered at Spring St home hosted by Mrs A E McConkey and Mrs I L Shanafelt. Program featured a duet, officer elections, conference delegates, Taiwan talk by Mrs Shanafelt, and a Bible study on Christ at the Bamboo Curtain. New member welcomed as John Gilham joined.

A. E. McConkey I. L. Shanafelt Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society Mary Shanafelt A. C. Smedley O. E. Cross Mary Archer Taiwan Wager Freda Farmer John Gilham Daisy Orr Shanafelt Ronald Kimes Sec'y Floyd Ballenger Treas YMWB Arnold Wolfe Kenney Cross Emerson Ball Bessie Moore Moore McConkey J. H. Pierce Miss Archer Missionary Society Ohio June Hunter Evan Edwards Kimes Ballenger Miss Hunter Orr

Parents To Honor Daughter With Shower

A misc shower honoring Mrs. Ronald Gool Geraldine Burritt will be held at her parents home Mr and Mrs Tom Burritt Albany Rt 1 Thursday evening All friends and relatives invited Also notes on hand care and glove washing urge thorough drying and skin protection

Ronald Gool Geraldine Burritt Tom Burritt Albany Rt. 1

Lessons in Bridge Strategy from a Hard Luck Hand

Bridge columnist Oswald Jacoby analyzes Joe's six spade bid and a failed slam. The misplay stemmed from an incorrect first diamond lead, allowing West to save two trumps while East held all diamonds. A safety play with the king of diamonds would have controlled the suit and secured the slam or limited damage.

Oswald Jacoby NEA Joe West East

Bridge hand challenge with four diamonds contract

North East South West pass pass 2C pass 3C pass 3NT pass. You hold A76 WEIRS KG54 and ?2. You pass to reach four diamonds after partner opens four diamonds instead of 3NT. This asks whether to bid or pass with the same hand.

Sweetheart Formals Highlight Weekend Fraternity Events

Three Festdausle events crowned sweetheart selections for Sigma Chi Phi Kappa and Acacia. Mabel Nixon won Sigma Chi, Mickey Meyer honored Phi Kappa, and Carolyn Harshbarger named Acacia sweetheart. Dances featured Wayne Gammon orchestra and Norm Mathews for music in the Hotel Berry ballroom and Women's Gym decorations included swaying palms.

Sweetheart of Sigma Chi Mabel Nixon Sigma Chi Sig Phi Kappa Mickey Meyer Phi Kap Wayne Gammon Hotel Berry Carolyn Harshbarger Acacias Norm Mathews

West Side PTA Meeting and Local Social Events

West Side PTA hosts a 7 30 p m meeting with William Harmon showing family vacation films at the school. American Legion Auxiliary gathers at 8 p m at the Legion Home for programs on national security and poppies. League of Women Voters and WCTU meet with community talks. Lodi Grange also convenes at 8 p m.

West Side Pta William Harmon Central Pta American Legion the Legion Home

Coming and Going: PTA Delegates Attend National Convention

Mrs Emerson S Vic and Mrs Ralph Straw left for Cincinnati to attend the National PTA convention at the Netherland Hilton Hotel through Thursday. Straw heads the Athens PTA Council and Sherow serves as publicity chair on the Ohio PTA Board. Mrs Charles Thomas of 19 Park Place was called to Mansfield due to her grandson’s illness.

Emerson S Vic’’ Sherow Roosevelt Ralph Straw W. Washington St Cincinnati PTA Straw Athens PTA Council Sherow Ohio Pta Netherland Hilton Hotel Charles Thomas Park Pl Mansfield

Porcelain Crochet Bowl Centerpiece Pattern No 5730

Create a porcelain like crochet bowl to serve as a table centerpiece. Fill with fruit or flowers for a striking display. Pattern No 5730 includes crochet directions stitch illustrations and finishing steps. Send 25 cents plus name address and pattern number to Anne Cabot Athens Messenger New York.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N. Y

Final Meeting Of Year For Delta Kappa Gamma Chapter Names Members

Alpha Lambda chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma held its final calendar year meeting at Mrs. L. C. Staatson home. Iris Fierce presided at the punch bowl as reports from chairmen were read and Annie Webb Blanton Scholarship awarded to Marjorie Malone. Thirty five members attended with next meeting planned for September.

Alpha Lambda Delta Kappa Gamma L. C. Staatson Northwood Camilla Weisenbach Nellie Woolley Maud Stauffer Pauline Meyers Iris Fierce Lucille Hoffee Adda MacCombs Marjorie Malone Ann Hoy Estelle Reynolds Julia Starlin Cleo Whitmore Mildred Howard Helen Jeddeloh Treva Black Annie Webb Blanton Ohio University Columbia University Edith Beecher Gay Sharp Cincinnati Mabelle Darst Juanita Jones Adda MacCombs Dth

Birthday Party Honored Son In Athens Township

Mr and Mrs Joseph Walburn hosted a birthday party for their son Terry in Athens Route 2 last week. Nine guests attended including Ray Finnearty Fritz Dawler Ralph Kittle Maurine Kittle Basel Cullison Ted Smith Danny McDonald Ron Burkey and Wayne Hamer.

Joseph Walburn Athens Route 2 Terry Ray Finnearty Fritz Dawler Ralph Kittle Maurine Kittle Basel Cullison Ted Smith Danny McDonald Ron Burkey the Plains Wayne Hamer

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