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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1958
Page
8
A 1900 guide notes the 3 pm slump hits workers and secretaries who may lose their morning beauty. It advises a 5 to 10 minute lunch makeover using soap, lotion, foundation, powder, rouge, brows, lipstick, and hair brushing to stay sparkling for the afternoon.
The Parents Committee at University Elementary School laid plans for an All-Parent meeting on Oct 27 at their first fall session. New principal Robert Barnard and sixth grade teacher Noah Garris were introduced, dues discussed, and goals outlined.
Athens County homemakers received commendation from Miss Vivian Johnston for their project exhibits at the County Home Demonstration meeting. Over 100 attendees heard Ohio State University nutrition specialist Miss Irene Netz stress good nutrition and saw a traveling style year in review featuring Miss Anna Sheridan and many others. Grange planning meeting announced for Oct 9 at 8 pm in the Grange Hall. Sweater fashions noted for boys with low button cardigans and deep V necklines.
The Faculty Wives Club of Ohio University hosts a tea and reception for newcomers on Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Center Ballroom. Co-Chairmen are Mrs. John Evans and Mrs. Harry Hoffee. A nursery will be provided at the Methodist Church on College Street.
Athens Grange held a fire safety program with a live extinguisher demo by Joe Jagers. Members viewed a skit on proper fire department calls as the session elected officers Linda Frost and W. S. Neutzling and Peggy Gorley for the year.
Advertises Printed Pattern 4726 for half sizes with a midriff friendly chemise style and slim skirt. Provides yardage for size 1642 and pricing details, directions on pattern parts, and mailing address for order to Anne Adams in New York.
Sparkling tree decor fits apartments, tables, mantels and lasts year to year. Quick felt Pellon or crinoline construction with a wrap for gifts. Pattern 579 includes directions. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents extra for each additional pattern for first class mail to Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept. 398 Pattern 579.
Mrs John S Phillips of Chillicothe spoke to the Athens Federation of Women's Clubs on the Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding. The luncheon and business meeting at First Presbyterian Church was hosted by Group Four, with Mrs R J Studer as City Federation president and a 14-club representation list included.
MR. AND MRS. C. W. GROSS hosted a week of visits from MR. AND MRS. J. T. McGRATH of Santa Ana California. MRS. JOHN SALINSKY of Youngstown joined her sister MRS. HERMAN PIERCE in Guysville while PIERCE recovers from a broken hip in Parkersburg Hospital. CAPT. C. E. PARKER visits before departing for Saudi Arabia. CHARLES E. STACK and wife take a two week vacation to Ocala and Miami Florida. MRS. C. N. MACKINNON and companions travel to Henderson North Carolina to see a sister. MRS. BLANCHE HILE of Rochester Pennsylvania visits with sister MRS. OLLIE BAKER in Guysville.
Wednesday schedule includes Temple WSCS program and worship, PEO at Signal Hill, Naomi Bible Class at Plains Methodist, and a rumor sale at Ohio Cleaning Building. Also listed are Albany Riding Club, New Marshfield Canasta, Athens Needle Club, WcTU meeting with Capt. Jacobs, First Methodist Library study, Faculty Wives reception, and various church and community group gatherings with times and hosts.
Nine couples played Monday night in rooms above the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. building. Frank and Dilley scored 31 points to win a 16 board Howell movement. Al and Carpenter were second with 29 points. P. O. Nichols and Charles Ramseth took third with 27 percent points. Next session is Oct. 20 at 7 30 p.m. master points will be awarded. nonmembers welcome for prizes.
Domestic fashion piece advises wives to sew simple beauty accessories for the home. It describes a makeup cape, a powder mitt, and nylon lace items to enhance feminine appearance with easy, low-cost projects. It suggests laundering, minimal ironing, and decorative dressing table mirrors.
The Pallas Club gatherings resume with a 2 30 p m meeting hosted by Miss Mary Connett at 241 West Union Street. Mrs Charles G Matthews presents a program reviewing Bernard Baruch in My Own Story and Margaret L Coit in Mr Baruch with Mrs H S Palmer as leader.
A series of coffee hours sponsored by Athens County Republican women continues this week per chairman Mrs Thelma Risley. Three groups met Thursday morning at Mrs Fred H McCoy in Athens, afternoon at Mrs Roy Sayre in Nelsonville with co host Frank Jackson, and evening at Mrs Helen Morrison on Golf Course Road.
Dr Charles R Mayes speaks on The International Community of Students and Scholars at a 5 30 p m dinner in Fellowship Hall First Methodist Church Ohio University overseas students are guests and will wear flowers from local florists TeGaTra Club meets at Wellston Joe's at 6 p m Coffee hours held at homes of Mrs Violet Bryan and Mrs Clyde Parrish Pearl Bailey from Gov O Neill office and local candidates introduced Dozens of county coffee hours planned Also fashion note on short black nightgowns for fall a nylon lace trapeze style
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