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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1958

Page

13

Nichols Clonch Nuptials Planned For Memorial Day Weekend

Engagement of Patricia Nichols to Charles Clonch announced by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nichols of Athens Route 2. Ceremony set for Memorial Day afternoon at 2 30 at The Plains Methodist Church with Rev. Virgil Versteeg officiating. Attendants include maid of honor Joyce Ann Nichols and bridesmaids Janice Rowland Sharon Sharpe. Best man William Williams. ushers John Thompson Charles Burdette. candle bearers Lynn Mitchell Beth Wood. Reception in Community Room follows. Patricia attends The Plains High School. Charles is a Plains High School graduate employed by the FBI in Washington DC.

Charles Nichols Athens Route 2 Patricia Charles Clonch Delbert Clonch Chauncey The Plains Methodist Virgil Versteeg Joyce Ann Nichols Janice Rowland Sharon Sharpe Sandra Kay Nichols William Williams John Thompson Charles Burdette Lynn Mitchell Columbus Beth Wood Caldwell Marguerite Frank the Plains High School FBI Washington, D.C

ROTC Cadets Honored At Tea By Ohio University Officers

Area ROTC cadets and their wives attended a Sunday afternoon tea hosted by the officers and wives of the Ohio University ROTC. Held at Lt. Col. and Mrs. Andrews Mulligan Road home, the event welcomed nearly 60 cadets. Lt. Col. Andrews, professor of military science, spoke of the purpose to provide cadets access to officer homes and Q&A opportunities. Refreshments included punch tea cakes and sandwiches.

Ohio University Rotc Burton Andrews Mulligan Road The University

Birth Announcements Highlight Rhonda Jo Bridge and Jay Lester

Mr and Mrs John Bridge announce the birth of daughter Rhonda Jo born May 17 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Paternal grandparents Floyd L Bridge and family live in New Marshfield. maternal grandparents Paul Edgar and Sylvia Pedigo are also noted. The Bridges have son David, 28 months. Mr and Mrs Richard D Brown announce the birth of son Jay Lester on April 14. Grandparents Dean Seigfred and S J Brown, with maternal grandmother Sylvia Seigfred, are listed amid family notes.

John Bridge Rt. J. Athens Rhonda Jo Sheltering Arms Hospital Paul F. Edgar Shafer St Floyd L. Bridge New Marshfield Sylvia Pedigo Nelsonville Bridges David Richard D. Brown Long Beach Calif Jay Lester Brown Suzanne Seigfred Athens Dean Earl C. Seigfred S. J. Brown Youngstown Seigfred

Pierce announces birth of Curtis Ray in Columbus

Mr and Mrs Wallace Pierce of Columbus announce the birth of a son Curtis Ray born Friday May 16 at White Cross Hospital Columbus. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Homer Pierce of Malta. The Pierces also have a daughter Linda Kay.

Wallace Pierce Columbus Curtis Ray White Cross Hospital Kenneth Kasler Athens Homer Pierce Malta Pierces Linda Kay

Scented Salts Enhance Bathing Experience

The text describes adding scented salts to bathing water to enhance luxury and appearance. It emphasizes that while scented salts create a perfumed, dainty feel, the basic cleansing function remains soap and warm water.

Goodyear Inflato planes promise rapid self inflate feature

Goodyear Aircraft Corp markets inflatable two seat rubber planes for the Armed Forces. Bundled compactly, they unfold with a released air valve into ready to fly aircraft. Donald Duck quips hypotheticals about 1943 and the River Kwai in a cartoonish ad aside.

Goodyear Aircraft Corp Donald Duck River Kwai Kwied Aries

OU Chapter Wins Delta Sorority Convention Award

Members of Ohio University and alumnae chapters of Alpha Xi Delta attended the Province Convention in Columbus. Nine college chapters were represented at the three day meeting at Lincoln Lodge. The OU chapter received the chapter achievement cup for the most overall improvements since the last convention.

Ohio University Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Columbus New Lincoln Lodge Lois Weglinski Pi Chapter George Brown Shaker Heights Lincoln Lodge

Teenage Printed Pattern 4632 for Princess Dress

Pattern 4632 offers a teenage princess dress in sizes 10 12 14 16 with sunning collarette and city-going styling. Cost 35 cents plus 5 cents additional for one pattern first class mail. send name address zone size and style number to Anne Adams Pattern Dept New York. OU chapter notes include Lois Weglinski Diane Miller and Mrs Lackey among attendees and speakers at the convention with active and alumnae representatives present.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y Lois Weglinski Harry Lackey Diane Miller Robert Wilson Norman Dean Lackey

8 et 40 Group Holds Meeting at Art Haskins Home

Delegates and alternates were named for the 8 et 40 convention to be held in July. The meeting at Mrs. C. E. Haskins home in Trimble, presided by Mrs. Irma Powers, also approved assisting a TB Hospital family in Nelsonville and noted a $15 contribution to the National TB Jewish Hospital in Colorado. Martha Wallace attended as a guest.

Art Haskins Home C. E. Haskins Trimble Irma Powers Logan Chapeau Lewis Balkenhof Corning James Craig Thelma Frasure Cleveland Powers Nelsonville Colorado Martha Wallace

D A R Visit Highlights American Room Museum in Washington

Athens Chapter D A R heard from historian general Mrs Lowell Burnelle at the home of Mrs Theodore Reed in Pomeroy. She described DAR work including presidential signatures and a skit at the National Congress featuring gowns and jewels now at the Smithsonian. Miss Mary Stalder announced the June 3 regents meeting and luncheon at Deshler Hilton Columbus.

Lowell E. Burnelle Glouster National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Athens Cliffside Theodore Reed, Sr Pomeroy D.A.R. Museum Washington DAR Society National Congress of the Society Smithsonian Institute

Bishop Class Honors Guests At Meeting

The Bishop Class of Central Avenue Methodist Church honored Miss Ida Allison and Mrs. Austin Romine at the season finale. Officers were elected for the new year and a “This Is Your Life” program honoring Mrs. A J Romine was presented. A memorial tribute to the late Mrs. Constance Grosvenor McKee was read. Guests and hostesses attended a coffee hour with red peonies and white bridal wreath decor. The next meeting will include a 1 pm June luncheon at Mrs. Ben Simpkins’ home in Millfield.

Ida Allison Austin Romine Central Avenue Methodist Church A. J. Romine Harvey Cone Lorna Jewell Anna Edwards Frank Beebe D. D. Chappelear Eldon Byrne Golda Clark DAR Miss Stalder Constance Grosvenor McKee Athens H. L. Atkinson Harry G. Stalder Mesdames B. A. Wolfe R. E. Main Martin Hecht Harry Lackey Karl Kasten Constance Leete Karl Krauskopf Arthur Carpenter Dale Dutton Grace Horton W. P. Lochary R. W. Finsterwald Everett Hayes Earle Humphrey Ben Simpkins Millfield

Pattern for crochet roses and doilies in multiple shapes

Instructions describe a crochet pattern 706 for a 9 inch square, round and 9x14 oblong piece with rose motif borders. It offers decorative uses and asks readers to send 35 cents plus 5 cents per pattern for first class mail to The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept. New York address.

Valentine Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y

Deborah Class Holds Meeting At Phillips Home

The Deborah Class of the Christian Church met at Mrs. H. T. Phillips’s home 143 Morris Ave last Thursday. Miss Ida Allison led singing and prayer, with devotions by Mrs. Margaret Barnhill. Mrs. Bessie Strong reported and Mrs. Jessie Poston presented the treasurer’s report. Members shared Bible character reflections and prayers closed the gathering.

H. T. Phillips Morris Ave Deborah Christian Church Ida Allison Miss Allison Margaret Barnhill Bessie Strong Jessie Poston P. B. Sidders

Good Manners on Weddings and Gift Giving

When invited to a wedding with reception you should reply and send a wedding gift. If invited to the wedding but not the reception gift giving is optional.

New Officers Elected By C C 4 rou

The Junior Circle of C C L at Mrs. Ralph Straw’s home elected officers for the coming year. Officers are Mrs Goodloe Dadisman president Mrs Herbert Davis vice president Mrs V J Stanson secretary Mrs Charles Ramseth treasurer and Mrs Herman A Herron press reporter. A June 17 children’s party at Crystal Pool was planned and Mrs James Lee discussed the evening program reviewing Facts of Life and Love by Evelyn Millis Duvall. Mrs Robert Taylor won the hostess gift.

Goodloe Dadisman Herbert Davis V. J. Stanson Charles Ramseth Herman A. Herron Crystal Pool James Lee Evelyn Millis Duvall Robert Taylor

Nylon Stockings Need Sudsing for Best Fit

Proper care after wear helps nylons regain smooth fit. Sudsing, rinsing, and drying prevent bagging and keep stockings fitting snugly with low heels and short skirts.

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