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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1957

Page

10

Recognition Service Honors Athens ARC Volunteers at Ceremony

A Red Cross recognition service at Athens State Hospital honored volunteers with long service. R. M. Lantz presided as Mrs. Virgil G. Catlin spoke on Europe relief work, noting the model Hanau unit and Jr. Red Cross growth. Names of volunteers earning bars, chevrons, and pins were announced.

Red Cross Athens State Hospital R. M. Lantz Red Cross For Athens Co Lewis Hannah Virgil G. Catlin United States Germany American Red Cross Europe Catlin Major Catlin Ohio University ROTC Hanau Hanawu Jr. Red Cross Jesse H. Day Athens Co Margaret Barber Laura Berquist Jeanetta Byron Maurine Davies

How to Remove Carpet Traffic Paths with Blue Lustre

Directions describe using Blue Lustre carpet cleaner and a long handle brush to lift wear paths. Recommends cleaning to renew nap and blend with unsoiled areas. Noting one half gallon cleans three 9 by 12 rugs.

Famed Lutenist to Open Athens Concert Series

Suzanne Bloch, renowned lutenist and Renaissance music expert, will perform medieval and Shakespearean era pieces at 8 p m Sunday in Ewing Auditorium. She will use original instruments including lute harpsichord and recorder. Ohio University students admitted free with activity card. others may buy memberships at Thelma's for Music, 23 S Court St.

Athens Chamber Music Society Ohio University Ewing Auditorium Athens Suzanne Bloch Thelma S. Court St P.F

Nola Epple Engaged to Larry E Brown of Westerville

Minersville couple announces the engagement of Nola Mildred Epple to Larry E Brown son of Wilbur Brown of Westerville. Nola is a Chester High School and Ohio University graduate employed by The Fred A Palmer Co Columbus. Larry Brown is a Westerville High School graduate and Otterbein College student with no wedding plans yet.

John Epple Minersville Nola Mildred Larry E. Brown Wilbur Brown Westerville Chester High School Ohio University Fred A. Palmer Co Columbus Brown Westerville High School Otterbein College

Coming and Going: Local Social Guests Featured

The Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Adshead of Morgan Memorial Church in Columbus visited Mrs. P. O. Mumma and daughter Ann at 20 S. Congress St on Monday. Earlier, Mrs. Charles L. Brown of The Plains hosted guests including her son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Lester Brown of Akron at 600 address.

Thomas Adshead Morgan Memorial Church Columbus P. O. Mumma Ann S. Congress St Charles L. Brown the Plains Lester Brown Akron

Prizes Awarded At Halloween Party By American Athenian Club

The American Athenian Club held a Halloween party awarding prizes for the prettiest ugliest funniest and most original costumes. Refreshments were served by hostess Mrs Nick Vacolas. Three new members joined the club Mrs Jack Anasastas Mrs George Gevas and Mrs Evangeline Fanaday.

Nick Vacolas Jack Anasastas George Gevas Evangeline Fanaday

Reception Planned for New Minister at Central Ave Church

The Central Ave. Methodist Church will host a reception Sunday evening for the new minister Rev. James C. Charnley and his family. The event starts at 5 p.m. with a potluck supper in the church dining room then an entertainment program will follow.

Central Ave. Methodist Church James C. Charnley

Texan seeks trinkets for bridge party prizes

A Texan asks for small prize trinkets for a wife’s bridge party and mentions a Delicatessen dinner special. The ad notes Blosser's Deli offering a roast turkey dinner for $1.55 tomorrow evening.

Ves Blosser

Leather opens new decorating horizons with colors and textures

Petal soft leather in many colors is expanding decorating uses from chairs and tables to doors, chests, cabinets, screens, and even drapery and bedspreads. The soft material allows lattice woven doors and dramatic color variation from pale to deep hues.

Circle Discusses Coming Election

The Sayre Study Circle met Tuesday at Route 50 East home of Mrs. W. W. Totman. Mrs. J. D. Cooper led a talk on Our Election and What We Should Know About It, covering past elections and issues of the coming vote. Devotions by Mrs. Elmer Sutton referenced the Club Woman's Creed. Members answered Why I Vote. Next meeting hostess will be Mrs. E. R. Horn.

Sayre J. D. Cooper E. R. Horn W. State St

Club Calendar Updates For Evening Meetings

Summit Grange holds meeting at 8 p.m with program and refreshments. Athens Square Dance Club meets at 8 30 p.m. at Hocking Valley Sportsman's Club.

Summit Grange Athens Square Hocking Valley

There's Elegance A Plenty In New Evening Fashions

Rich fabrics and vibrant colors define this season's late day and evening wear. Satin chiffon brocade velvet in red blue yellow pink and green create glamour with metallic threads and opulent trimmings. The era highlights covered arms long gowns decollete tops and reappearing trains for evening suits.

Young Matrons Group meets at First Christian Church CWF

The Young Matrons Group of the First Christian Church CWF met at Mrs. Lawrence Helwig home 90 Maplewood Dr. Devotions on Christian Love by Mrs. Robert Smith. Mrs. Glen Mingus led the program The Bible Speaks. Mrs. Ray Rose presided in the president's absence. Refreshments served to 23 members by Mrs. Helwig and daughter.

First Christian Church Cwf Lawrence Helwig Maplewood Dr Robert Smith Glen Mingus Ray Rose Helwig

Girl Scout activities and events across seven troops

Cynthia Boles reports on Halloween parties and skits by Brownie Troop 17 and Troop 33. Mrs Thor Olson pins Troop 15 members at Camp Rotan Oct 25 as girls roast hot dogs and make S Mores. Sandy Williams hosts Troop 25 Halloween party Oct 26. Junior planning Board meets Oct 28 with officers named. Parkersburg area Camp Development meeting noted with crafts and skills demos. Fair schedule set for Oct 23 24.

Cynthia Boles Jolly Workers Patrol Lois Gilkey Brownie Troop 17 Tina Susan Wren Martha Woodburn Janet Thompson Linda Spencer Thor Olson Troop 15 Camp Rotan Rosannah Guseman Jane Hunter Robert Keller John Patchen Jack Bobo C. R. Morrison Ed Bannon Phillips Sandy Williams Jane McKibben Junior Planning Board Girl Scout Office Ralph Kail Linda Main Beverly Howard Mary Ellen Baird Juliette Low Barbara Robertson Phyllis Alridge Jake Collins Parkersburg W. Va

First Wesleyan Church Hosts Sunday School Convention

The First Wesleyan Methodist Church will sponsor a Sunday School Convention from November 4 to 6 with workshops for nursery to junior department teachers. Guest speaker is Rev. Gail Beaver of College Church Marion Indiana. The program includes talks, workshops, and a broadcast on WATH.

First Wesleyan Methodist Church Gail Beaver College Church Marion Ind Beaver Ira Shanafelt Wath

Halloween Party At Guysville Draws 125 Attendees

About 125 people joined the Halloween costume party in the Masonic Hall hosted by Guysville community. Refreshments included coffee donuts cider hot dogs and soda. Guests enjoyed games music and Halloween decorations with prizes awarded for prettiest and ugliest costumes across adult teen and child divisions.

Guysville Masonic Hall Mayme Ashcraft Helen Kayser Carol Chambers Charlotte Wade Polly Rae Minnear Ace Wade, Jr Gladys Simmons Virginia Quinn Betty Sayre Hildreth Grigsby Eva Mae Ashcraft Kayser Myrtle Simmons Judy Whaley

Ohio University Plans Homecoming Activities Amid Flu

Ohio University will host a homecoming weekend featuring a football game a dance and a pep rally. The parade and house decorations are canceled. Bands led by Wayne Gammon and Norm Mathews perform at the OU Center and Shively Hall with tickets sold at Logan's College Book Store and Voigt Hall lounge. The Homecoming Queen will be crowned by former Miss Linda Nichols and the pep rally ends with a snake dance to the stadium and a bonfire. WOUB will air a special Homecoming show Saturday at 11 30 AM.

Ohio University Wayne Gammon Norm Mathews OU Center Shively Hall Ohio Cutler Hall Tower Linda Nichols Ralph F. Beckett Ray E. Dawson E. P. Lynn Charles R. Mayes Logan’s College Book Store Voigt Hall Sally Lynn E. State St Athens Ron Campana del Dowling Cecil White WOUB

Athens Garden Club Plans Fall Flower Show

The Athens Garden Club will host a fall flower show on November 10 from 2 to 9 p.m. at Roger Dean, Inc. on E State Street and Avon Place. The event, themed Nature's Encore, features two classifications of arrangements with multiple chairmen and specific display titles.

Athens Garden Club Roger Dean, Inc E. State St Avon Place Ernest Colling J. V. Rice

Kircher Birth Announced and Local Flower Show Plans

Mr. and Mrs. John E. Kircher of 196 E Como St Columbus announce the birth of a son Jeffrey Edward born Oct 15. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Elza Graham and the late Mr and Mrs Charles P Kircher. The passage also lists organizers for a Christmas interpretations event and a flower show with committees and chairmen, noting the show is open to the public.

John E. Kircher Mary Margaret Graham E. Como St Columbus Jeffrey Edward

Simple Jumper Patterns Offer Varied Sizes

Pretty easy to sew jumpers No 8136 with PATT-O-RAMA come in sizes 10 through 20 with 4% yards of 35 inch fabric for jumpers and 1% yards for blouses. No 8146 with PATT-O-RAMA runs in sizes 4 through 8 years with 2% yards of 35 inch fabric for jumpers and 1 yard for blouses. Send 35 cents in coins plus name address size and pattern number to Sue Burnett at Athens Messenger, New York.

Sue Burnett Athens Ave Americas New York N. Y

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