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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1958

Page

11

Shower Compliments Miss Margaret Elliott Bride Elect

A Monday evening shower honored Miss Margaret Elliott bride elect of Jack Ehrhart at Mrs. A. A. Nellis home 24 Northwood Dr. Guests included her mother Mrs. Rush Elliott and sister Suzie and many friends. Refreshments and games were part of the event with Mrs. Fred Picard pouring assisted by Mrs. James Patrick.

Margaret Elliott Jack T. Ehrhart A. A. Nellis Northwood Nellis Roger Bishop Fred Picard James Patrick Rush Elliott Suzie Bernard Black Oscar Fulton Carl Hansen Rufus Hopkins Jean Kresge Gerald Kyle Dwight Mutchler James R. Patrick Neil Thomas Denver White Joan Bush Carol Jaegar Joyce Mills Gwenn Naus Pris Ondis Pat Peterson Virginia Roberson

Children's Books Topic Of Talk Heard by PTA

Miss Gertrude Linnenbruegge, children's librarian at Edwin Watts Chubb Library Ohio University, spoke at the East Elementary School PTA about cultivating a child's interest in reading. She noted science and space books are in demand while current magazines lack depth for young readers and that television can spark interest in books. The program also featured a sixth grade chorus and a 36 piece band, an officer installation, a gift check for teachers, and a tea for mothers.

Gertrude Linnenbruegge Edwin Watts Chubb Ohio University East PTA Linnenbruegge Harold Kessler Thomas Stubbs Betsy Pike Our Valleys Thomas Jenkins George Rutkoskie

Sorority Plans Annual Benefit Bridge This Sunday

Alpha Xi Delta will sponsor its annual benefit bridge Sunday afternoon from 2 to 5 at 16 S College St. Door prizes and top score awards will be offered. other games available. Proceeds support a Chicago settlement house for delinquent children. Campus and townspeople invited. tickets sales Friday 5 to 7 p.m. or at the door.

Alpha Xi Delta Sorority S. College St Chicago

Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers Elect Officers at OU Weekend

Mothers of Alpha Gamma Delta at Ohio University elected officers Mrs. Alex Smith of Akron president and Mrs. Franklin Dales secretary treasurer. They voted to buy a television for the chapter house and establish an annual scholarship. Weekend included a tea and buffet for eighty mothers and daughters.

Mothers of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Ohio University Alex Smith Akron Franklin Dales Mothers’ Club Hilbert C. Musser Athens Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Gams Kay Kirwin Barbara Hatcher Alpha Lambda Delta Joan Blicker Kappa Delta Pi

Pattern patterns for buck toweling designs for home crafts

A small notice advertises easy to do buck toweling designs for handbags, curtains and accessories. It lists Pattern 852 with width options and prices, urges sending 35 cents plus 5 cents mailing, and provides The Athens Messenger address for mail orders. It also promotes a Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book with two complete patterns and a 25 cent copy.

Athens Messenger P.O Old Chelsea Station New York 11 N. Y Laura Wheeler

Cavity Decline Seen in BPW Operation Toothbrush Survey

The Athens BPW Club sponsored Operation Toothbrush reports 1955 56 to 1956 57 cavity averages drop across three schools with 1957 58 trend similar. Teachers note more dental appointments and growing care. national dental research expands, predicting high speed instruments and secondary dentin formation as future trends.

Athens Business and Professional Women’s Club Athens BPW American Dental Association BPW Club Messenger Highspeed America

Phi Kappa Sigma Mothers Club elects officers at Ohio University

The Phi Kappa Sigma Mothers Club at Ohio University re elected president Mrs. Roger Dubble and officers for two more years. A two year service report was read, and a letter of appreciation from Phi Kappa Sigma House Corp. praised the club’s gifts. A rummage sale was planned for November 1 and a noon luncheon honored visiting mothers. Athens mothers attended.

Phi Kappa Sigma Mother's Club Ohio University Roger Dubble Lancaster Howard Barnette Troy Clarke Daily D. C. Snow A. T. Turnbull Phi Kappa Sigma House Corp Turnbull

Rainbow Girls Hold Public Installation

Rainbow Girls held a public installation on Saturday May 17 at 7 p.m. at the Masonic Temple with Grand officers Mary Harless Nancy Harless Carolyn Williams and Anna C Rose among attendees. Installing officer Mary Lou Wichterman and chaplain Nancy Heerless led the ceremony followed by installation of officers and a reception in the dining room.

Order of the Rainbow Masonic Temple Mary Harless Nancy Harless State of Ohio Carolyn Williams Anna C. Rose Mary Lou Wichterman Nancy Heerless Sharon Cole Sally Lynn Arminda Kimes Lelia Roberts Linda Lynn Hazel Andrews Janet Stiff Joyce Shull Judy Ferguson Sondra Rose Juliana Roberts Mary Jenkins Judith Dean Eleanor Thackeray Constance Helwig Patricia Lee Betsy Gray Pamela Davies Barbara Phillips Jennie Bush Linda Lee Betty Uldrich Teresa Trout Sonia Nanna Lizabeth Cline Jane Dean Ann Rowland Joanna Webb Julia Curry Jeanette Tipton Helen Roberts Nancy Wichterman Gordon Gray Maxwell Ferguson John Koontz First Methodist Church Nelsonville Jackson Wellston Paula Cotton Martha Frank Charlotte Lane

Speaker on Automation and Society at Pallas Chih Meeting

Miss Mariam Morse discussed automation's impact on economic and social life and its future at the 1957-58 season finale of Pallas Chih. She warned of demand for educated workers and described anticipated gains in income, education, leisure, and family life. A brief discussion followed and the retiring president welcomed incoming leader Miss Blanche Long.

Mariam Morse L. C. Staats Northwood Drive Miss Morse Gilbert Knight

Norma Jean Ziegler Wins Amesville Grange Sewing Contest

At the Amesville Grange meeting on May 6, 32 dresses entered the Grange Sewing Contest, surpassing the local quota. Norma Jean Ziegler of Amesville won first prize for a blue nylon lace over nylon taffeta, with Mrs. Harry Linscott and Mrs. Edward Sheridan taking second and third.

Amesville Grange Norma Jean Ziegler Amesville Harry Linscott Millfield Edward Sheridan Bernice Koehler Rosemary Galloway Luda Frost Gaylord Cook Stewart

Final meeting of Lydia Lash Evans Club at Ohio University Center

The Lydia Lash Evans Club held its last season meeting with a social dinner at the Ohio University Center. Mrs. Fred Weber and Mrs. Ross Wright led as committee chairmen. The group plans a fall meeting on September 18 with Mrs. Walter Porter hosting. A separate Athens Chapter O E S Past Matrons and Patrons Association meeting is set for Monday at 6 15 p m in the Masonic Temple with a covered dish dinner to follow.

Lydia Lash Evans Ohio University Center Fred Weber Weber Ross Wright Walter Porter O.E.S Patrons Association of Athens Chapt. No Masonic Temple

Bubbles and Bangles In Beads Feature Glitter and Pale Tones

Jewelry trends for the season showcase beads in bright colors and glitter as focal accents. Novel bead shapes and sizes offset plain silhouettes, with bibs and necklaces defining the chemise. Some looks are pale frost with crystal strands, others gold and glitter for glamour. Three sets of costume jewelry in bright crystals, baubles, or gold finish accompany matching earrings.

Susan Barden

Missionary Society Elects Officers For 1958 59

The Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society elected officers for the 1958 59 term at its May meeting held at Mrs. John Gilham’s home. Daisy Orr was named president with Lydia Shanafelt as secretary, and other posts filled by Mrs. Shanafelt, Mrs. Ballenger, and Miss Hunter. Reports included Puerto Rico mission work and a Sierra Leone teaching post. Miss Mary Shanafelt received a gift, and plans were made for a Picnic and Ohio Conference delegation. the meeting closed with benediction by Mrs Ev an Edwards.

The Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society John Gilham W. Carpenter St William Carpenter Andrew McCaulsky Gilbert Knight O. E. Cross Floyd Ballenger Puerto Rico Gail Fleming Mary Shanafelt Athens High School Shanafelt Marion College Marion Ind June Hunter Marie Evatt Wesleyan’s Sierra Leone West Africa Ira L. Shanafelt Daisy Orr Ronald Kimes Ballenger Shanafelt Y.M.W.B Arnold Wolf McCaulsky Linda Shanafelt Gilham Cross Bessie Moore Emerson Ball Kimes Carpenter Miss Hunter Miss Orr A. E. McConkey Moore E. C. Kenney

Albany Grange Meeting and Pratt Fork Cemetery Association Gathering

Albany Grange holds its monthly meeting at 8 30 p m in the grange hall. Polluck refreshments served. Pratt Fork Cemetery Association records an annual meeting at the church at 2 p m with members urged to attend.

Albany Grange Grange Hall Pratts Fork Cemetery Assoc

Bridge World Quiz Shows Bidding Divide in Eight Question Poll

In a published poll of 50 experts, South holds AQ108 10763 4Q10752 and vulnerable with North. The sequence West North East South shows a one heart bid pass then three clubs four spades. Votes split among three notrump three spades double four clubs and pass.

Bridge World Magazine R. Rosen Detroit A. C. Bell Chicago

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Margaret A. Elliott AGD God Valley Drive-In Theatre Sauna Main & Market Sts Logan William A. Patzer Ger Potter Blosser Adv Club Fraternity J. R. Patrick Walter Cornwell Dorothy Dent Robert Smith Joe Daily Rainbow Girls Blanche Long Norma J. Ziegler B. Jay Becker M. Schnee New York A. Roth Washington, D.C A. Sheinwold al Morehead King Features Syndicate Lax Gream
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