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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1957

Page

9

Pallas Club Discusses State School Policy in Ohio

Mrs. E P Lynn told the Pallas Club about the Ohio State Board of Education session planned for Oct 14 in Columbus. She reviewed U S legislative history of schools and highlighted current Ohio school legislation including school boards policies and administrator policy development involving PTA OEA and private and parochial school reps.

State Board of Education Columbus E. P. Lynn Pallas Club United States Ohio Lynn PTA North Central O.E.A A. C. Anderson Columbia Ave Gilbert Knight Irene Hand

Convalescing At Albany Rest Home

Mrs. S. G. Nichols formerly of The Lower Plains is at Albany Rest Home recovering from a fractured right arm after a recent fall.

Albany S. G Myrtie) Nichols Lower Plains Albany Rest Home

OES Rummage Sale Planned by Athens Chapter

Athens Chapter No 175 of the OES announces a rummage sale Friday October 18 from 3 to 9 pm and Saturday October 19 from 7 am to noon at the Mercury Garage 85 North Court Street. Items may be left Friday at 1 pm or on the porch 97 North Congress Street. For pickup call 31601 or 24074. Bring coat hangers and paper sacks and mark small rips with chalk for easy mend work.

Athens Mercury N. Court St N. Congress St

Brooks Anniversary Potluck Honored by Family

A surprise potluck dinner celebrated Mr. and Mrs. William A. Brooks on their 41st wedding anniversary at the Mineral home. Attendees included Braglin family from Glouster, John Davis and Kenneth Brooks with Roger, Phyllis Brooks, and others from Athens Albany New Marshfield and Mineral.

William A. Brooks Brooks Mineral Edward Braglin Peggy Joan Stevie Glouster John

CCL Group Holds Outdoor Wiener Roast

The Junior Circle of CCL held an outdoor wiener roast at Mr. and Mrs. Ray Knudson’s home on Dalton Avenue. Guests included husbands of members and several couples plus committee chairs Mrs. Herbert Davis, assisted by Mrs. Ralph Straw and Mrs. Herman Herron.

CCL Group CCL Ray Knudson Dalton Ave Herbert Davis Ralph Straw Herman Herron Robert Keller Vic Stanson James McMullen Charles Ramseth James Lee D. K. Pierce Don Reed Knudson

Lecture date changed for prenatal labor guidance

The prenatal lecture Preparations for Labor and Delivery moves from Wednesday Oct 16 to Thursday Oct 17 at 7 30 PM in Sheltering Arms Hospital nurses dining room. Led by Zeta Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi and Ohio Department of Health, the free public program ends with a tour of labor and delivery rooms.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Zeta Alpha Chapter Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority Ohio

Trinity Class Holds Outing At Home of Brown Family

The Trinity Class of the First Methodist Church held a Sunday family outing at Mr and Mrs Paul Browns country home on Columbus Road with a pot luck dinner and roasted wieners. Attendees included multiple couples and their children, plus guests Larry and Philoney.

Trinity First Methodist Church Paul Brown Columbus Road Tom Satcher Roger Wiseman James Lawrence Frank Batdorff al Kramer Brown George Hill Larry Phil Oney

Shade PTO Plans Thursday Evening School Program

Shade School hosts a 7:30 pm PTO meeting featuring a Halloween program by lower grade pupils. FHA senior girls lead a devotional, plus candy and cookies sales. Coffee and soft drinks provided by the PTO.

Shade School PTO FHA

D A R Meeting and Church Rummage Sale Planned

Nabby Lee Ames Chapter D A R will meet Saturday at 2 p m at Mrs. Robert Wickham 115 Franklin Ave. Speakers include Mrs Gordon Gray and Miss Mary Stalder on Jamestown and Williamsburg Va. A rummage sale by Group 7 of the Women's Association of the First Presbyterian Church runs Friday 5 30 7 p m and Saturday 7 a m to noon in the church basement.

Nabby Lee Ames D.A.R Robert Wickham Franklin Ave Jamestown Williamsburg Gordon Gray Mary Stalder Women's Ass First Presbyterian Church Ually Carpenter James Josten Homer Brown Brown Charles Weber

Shaggy Rug Care and Picture Hanging Tips

A household tip notes soaking shaggy cotton rugs in lukewarm detergent suds before washing in hot water to remove soil from the fluffy surface. It also advises enlisting help when hanging a picture to judge placement.

Club Calendar Highlights Local Meetings and Birth Announcements

Wednesday activities include East Side PTA at 7 30 in the school auditorium on Voting Together. WCTU meets at 2 at Pilgrim Holiness Church with Rev Clifford Korns speaking and Mrs O E Cross leading devotions. Other events include Higley Study Circle tea at Mrs H O Sedwick home and Y A Circle reception at Athens High School. Births announced: Kimberly Rene Cullins born October 10 at Mt Carmel Hospital to Mr and Mrs Arthur Mullins. William Edward Scott born October 4 at Sheltering Arms Hospital to Mr and Mrs Darrell Scott. Grand and great grand relatives listed.

WCTU Pilgrim Holiness Church Clifford Korns Church of God O. E. Cross Higley Study Circle H. O. Sedwick A. C. Anderson Kimberly Rene Cullins Arthur Mullins Columbus Kimberly Rene Mt. Carmel Hospital Mullins Betty _Lou Scott Edward M. Scott Athens Rt. 4 Clarence Mullins Charles P. Windland Darrell Scott William Edward Sheltering Arms Hospital Edward Scott William Schall Guysville Charles Lonas Charles Windland

Sixth Graders To Present Musical Program

The Plains School sixth graders under Miss Elva Cooper present a morning assembly conducted by Gary McGranor. Performers include Ruth Beckwith, Patty Smith, Garry Alton on piano, Barbara Smith on flute, Frank Stalder and James Dailey on clarinet, Gary McFranor on trombone, Barbara McKnabb and Charlotte Perry in a vocal duet, a vocal quartet of Sue Ann Smith Phyllis Winner Rita Lee Janet Christian, and a group performance of Battle Hymn of the Republic.

the Plains School Elva Cooper Gary McGranor Ruth Beckwith Patty Smith Garry Alton Barbara Smith Frank Stalder James Dailey Gary McFranor Barbara McKnabb Charlotte Perry Sue Ann Smith Phyllis Winner Rita Lee Janet Christian

McClannahans Visit Families

Mr and Mrs James McClannah an and sons Bill and Jim Youngstown guests of their mothers Mrs Harry Tribe and Mrs J C McClannhan Mr McClannhan now manages the Sealtest plant in Youngstown They are building a home in Poland due December completion.

James McClannahan Bill Jim Youngstown Harry Tribe Church St J. C. McClannahan Mill St McClannahan Cleveland Poland

Autumn bride in silver lace with mink jacket

A mature autumn bride wears a silver lace sheath with a matching jacket lined in mink or chinchilla fur, presenting a refined wedding fashion look. The ensemble blends elegance with seasonal texture, highlighting fur trim and coordinated accessories.

Farewell Gift at Airline Thursday Club for Edna Russell

Members of the Airline Thursday Club presented a farewell gift to Mrs. Edna Russell who is moving with her family to Huntington West Virginia. The event at Mrs. Ora Llewellyn’s home included readings by club members, a Bible quiz, and social hour refreshments.

Edna Russell Huntington W. Va Airline Ora Llewellyn Josephine Scott Lillian Knowlton Ruth Hawk Gertrude Llewellyn Kathleen Love Jane Munn Golda Scott Norah Scott Freda Hawk Emma Jones Blanche Elliott jotoJnes M.sroAb

Unbeatable pretty skirts and a bridge note from Ira Rubin

Fashionable wardrobe notes promote two skirt patterns and a black velvet version, with tissue sized patterns and instructions available for 25 cents. In bridge, Ira Rubin of Rutherford, New Jersey, at 27, is highlighted for a notable defensive coup in today’s hand.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N. Y Ira Rubin Rutherford N. J Ira South West Declarer

Oil Gives Lift Lot Of Navajo Indians Improving

Mrs. Veda Carpenter spoke to the Maecenas Literary Club on the Navajo tribe. She described population, land area, and economic changes including wartime work and the Navajo Hopi Rehabilitation Act of 1950. The talk noted oil wealth and ongoing tribal projects to develop water, clothing, and industry.

Veda Carpenter Maecenas Literary Club Anson Black First St United States Mrs. Carpenter Arizona New Mexico Utah Bureau of Indian Affairs Maurice Meade

Savvy Wardrobe Picks Stretch Frugal Budget

A cautious shopper explains that thoughtful planning and deliberate choices keep a well dressed look within a tight budget. She emphasizes pre selecting items and avoiding impulse buys to maximize value.

Lessons in Bridge Endplay Fails South After Repeated Finesses

A bridge article recounts Ira playing the nine and South finessing the spades twice. South risks the king of spades and loses control, allowing Ira to win a crucial trick. With the king ducked twice, South cannot regain the contract and finishes down one after two spade tricks and three ace kings.

Ira South

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