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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1958
Page
6
A reader asks if office workers or homemakers are better groomed. The column rejects generalizing about appearance and notes both groups have well and poorly groomed individuals. It urges individuals to improve their own presentation rather than compare lifestyles.
Three eminent American designers showcase high style gowns. Frank Starr creates a regal silk brocade formal gown and coat. Pauline Trigere presents vibrant red silk poult de soie with a loose torso and belled skirt. John Moore offers a late-day frock with a balloon back and scissors drape.
Nineteen candidates for the 1958 Ohio University Homecoming Queen were announced at the Sigma Delta Chi Newspaper Ball. Candidates represent sororities and dorms from several Ohio locations with Phi Mu, Zeta Tau Alpha, and others among the groups. Homecoming activities include dances Saturday night in OU Center Ballroom and Shively Hall Cafeteria with Wild Bill Graham's quintet and The Ohioans performing.
Be prepared for Christmas and all its joyousness. Transfer of Santa head for 17 inch apron. Pattern 803 in white and red cotton. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents for first class mailing. Mail to The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept. P O Box 169 Old Chelsea Station New York 11 NY. Also new Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book order: 25 cents.
Athens Delphian with Mrs. Fred Wheaton at 28 Northwood Drive 7:30 p.m. Troy Grange meets at the hall 8 p.m. Members should bring cookies or Jello.
The notice lists Easy to Sew apron pattern 4774 with sizes small to extra large and fabric needs. It also catalogs multiple local meetings including Kappa Delta Pi panel at OU Center, WSCS at Albany Methodist Church, Baker Neighborhood Council, VFW Albany, Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society, Maecenas Literary, Ladies Aid, First Methodist Church events, Athens Presbyterian Women, and more with times and venues.
A how to guide suggests monogramming towels and shower curtains using new sewing machines. Advice covers coordinating aquarille shower curtain with moss green and antique gold towels, plus satin appliqued monograms and transfer patterns.
SEVERAL ATHENS WOMEN will attend the Federation of Women's Club Fall Conference at Ironton Thursday. District chairmen from Athens include Mrs. E. R. Horn Mrs. Robert J. Studer and Mrs. H. L. Dunlap and Mrs. Fred Kittle. Chairmen from Nelsonville include Mrs. D. R. Johnson and Mrs. 0. W. Davis. The event at Central Christian Church will begin with registration at 8 a.m. and a 9 a.m. meeting led by District President Mrs. John Phillips. The program features club portraits Lane scenes and department exhibits. The Junior Clubs meet in the morning. the Ohio Federation president Mrs. Carl Weinman will speak in the afternoon.
The annual Siglympics sponsored by Sigma Chi Delta Pi chapter featured 11 sororities and seven dorms. Jefferson Hall won dormitory division and Sigma Kappa sorority captured the overall trophy with Theta Phi Alpha and Scott Quadrangle among top finishers.
Athens Grange officers and committees met Thursday to map the year’s plan. All Athens grangers are urged to attend October 16 to vote on the program.
Mrs. Jack Sweeney and her mother host as Rev. and Mrs. Fred Luchs of Ann Arbor visit Athens for Homecoming weekend. Also guests include Gene Blake family and Mrs. Walsh, who marked her 81st birthday. Founders Day events feature T Richard St Clair of Kirksville College of Osteopathy. A miscellaneous shower honors Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sedwick Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
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