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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1957

Page

10

Unusual Flower Show Draws 250 at Roger Dean Center

Athens residents praised the fall flower show at Roger Dean Inc held Sunday from 2 to 9 pm. Guest exhibitors included Cedric Antle and G W Berg of Athens Flower Shop with many local clubs and youth participants showcasing arrangements themed Nature's Encore.

Athens Roger Dean, Inc E. State St Avon Place Athens Garden Club Cedric Antle G. W. Berg Athens Flower Shop Eugene Leffler The Plains Garden Club Neal Florist Ryoma Sunnybank Greenhouse H. W. Howell Janie Dean Blythe Fuller Jan Beckley Martha Gustavson Sandra Collins Nola Hanson Betsey Gray John Downard Susan Dean Betsey Biggs Ernest Collins J. W. Rice Jerome Fenske P. J. Woodworth Fred Beckler Vivian Roberts Gordon Gray Thomas Wolfe Robert E. Main D. M. Downard L. P. Eblin Francis Fuller Paul Beckley James V. R.ce C. A. Hanson Roger Dean J. V. Rice Fred Weber Edward E. Algeo T. N. Hoover Wilson Smith J. R. Sprague C. O. Hanson Registration, Co

Holiday on Ice Show At Huntington Draws Local Guests

Holiday on Ice presented at Memorial Field House Huntington W Va drew local interest. Mr and Mrs W B Kayser their daughters Janet and Joy and Mrs Phyllis Ashcraft and Mrs Eva Mae Ashcraft of Guysville attended Saturday Nov 9. They were guests of Dean Sturn on his Jamboree Show on WSAZ Channel 3.

Memorial Field House Huntington W. Va W. B. Kayser Janet Joy Phyllis Ashcraft Eva Mae Ashcraft Guysville Dean Sturn WSAZ Channel 3

Lancaster Gold Star Mothers Install Officers

Athens women attended installation services Tuesday night in Lancaster held by the Lancaster Gold Star Chapter. Attendees included Mrs. Edith Barrows, Mrs. Una Bolin, Mrs. Laura Richey, Mrs. Josephine Field, and Mrs. Gertrude Douglas. The article notes popular winter colors royal blue rouge red and emerald green for evening wear.

Athens Lancaster Gold Star Chapter Edith Barrows Una Bolin Laura Richey Josephine Field Gertrude Douglas

Queen Elizabeth Shows Speed in Duties and Style

Queen Elizabeth demonstrates a rapid, precise routine during visits, with seven minute costume changes and a polished look. Her efficiency and constant focus on appearance serve as a lesson in staying ready and professional. Also, Richland Avenue Methodist Church Friendship Class hosts a turkey potluck supper Saturday at 6 p.m.

Elizabeth Richland Ave. Methodist Church

Gourmet Club Hosts Japanese Luncheon at Catlin Home

The Gourmet Club, open to wives of Ohio University faculty, meets at 1:30 P.M. Thursday at 255 East State Street hosted by Mrs. Virgil G. Catlin. Menu includes Yakamish, bouillon soup, vegetable salad, sake, almond cakes, and a chop table dining style with Japanese customs.

Virgil G. Catlin E. State St Ohio University

Garden Club Hosts Guest Night With Miss Blanche Waggener

The Garden Club observes guest night on November 18 at 7 30 in the OU Center Alumni Room. Miss Blanche Waggener lighting supervisor for Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co will deliver an illustrated lecture titled Garden Lighting. A 6 15 dinner precedes the talk for members and guests.

Blanche Waggener Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co Athens Garden Club OU Center Miss Waggener

Oggs Return After Week in Missouri Visit

Mr and Mrs Charles Ogg of 35 N Congress St recently spent a week in Waynesville Missouri visiting their daughter and son in law Sgt 1st Class and Mrs Paul Ackley and daughters Sharon and Carla They toured Fort Leonard Wood and a lake in the Ozark Mountains.

Charles Ogg N. Congress St Waynesville Paul Ackley Sharon Carla Fort Leonard Wood Ozark Mountains

Ladies Aid of Weaver Church Meets at Retta Ratcliff Home

The Ladies Aid of Weaver Church near Albany gathered last Thursday at Albany residence of Retta Ratcliff for a business and quilting session. Attendees included Edna McVay Gertrude Marcums Helen Ennis Garry Ennis Cora Wiley Manda Lowe and Dorothy Sullivan. The group plans its December 5 meeting at Cora Wiley’s home.

Ladies Aid of Weaver Church Albany Retta Ratcliff Edna McVay Gertrude Marcums Helen and Garry Ennis Cora Wiley Manda Lowe Dorothy Sullivan

Needlework patterns for dolls and aprons advertised

Bright eyed doll patterns and matching apron styles offered by Athens Messenger. Includes Pattern No 2592 doll and dress pieces with hot iron transfer and directions. Also patterns 8157 8158 for PATT-O-RAMA aprons in multiple sizes. Send coins totals 25 to 35 cents with name address and pattern numbers to Anne Cabot or Sue Burnett at The Athens Messenger New York 36 New York.

Anne Cabot Athens Ave Americas New York N. Y Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave. Americas N.Y The Messenger

Fulton Couple to Observe 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs O L Fulton of Athens Route 4 will observe their 50th wedding anniversary this coming Saturday. They will celebrate at their farm on Coolville Ridge. Fulton is 78 and his wife 74.

O. L. Fulton Athens

Woman's Society Reports College and High School Girls Activities

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist met in November to hear college and high school reports. They approved transportation for four Athens students to the Methodist Student Movement National Conference in Lawrence Kansas, and sent two Sabina Camp Girls to a Girls School. They logged 291 visits, profited 1200 from rummage and bulk sales, and planned World Community Day and an International Dinner.

Kappa’ Phi Club Woman’s Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Athens Methodist Student Movement Lawrence Kas Sabina Camp Lelia Roberts Mary Jane Lee Society Betsy Walter Lancaster Wesley Foundation Phyllis Oyer Chillicothe Darlene van Dyke Coal Run Kappa Phi Roma Fisher Stockport Methodist College Women’s Club Robert Daniel Harry E. Benz Ohio University Benz United States Woman’s Society University Auditorum John Koontz Fellowship Hall Arthur Kasler Betty Crocker

Amere Club Hosts Turkey Dinner and Local Meetups

Thursday calendar lists the Amere Club turkey dinner at Mrs. Earl Trunick 74 Morris Ave 6 p m with co host Mrs Roy Wichterman. Also events for Women's Gasco Club Current Events Club U C D Pomona Grange Richland Ave Methodist Progressive Class Airline Thursday AAUW Travel Group colored slide show Eagles Auxiliary Religious Education Committee and Albany Elementary Mother's Club donkey basketball at the high school gym.

Amere Club Earl Trunick Morris Ave Roy Wichterman Gasco Club Harry Faulkner Townsend John W. Stewart Cottage Pomona Grange Athens Grange Hall Lodi Richland Ave Methodist Church Clyde Metcalf Norah Scott Albany Mother’s Club

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