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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1961

Page

7

Popularity pointers from girls and campus life notes

A features piece offers seven tips on dating and popularity for girls and mentions a Beta Theta Pi fraternity president at Ohio University Louis Frederick Lausche. It covers meeting boys through shared interests, cultivating friendships, and maintaining self-respect plus a church rummage sale at 66 North Court Street hosted by WSCS of Central Avenue Methodist Church with Friday and Saturday hours.

Louis Frederick Lausche L. F. Lausche Fairview Ave Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Ohio University Lausche WSCS Central Avenue Methodist Church North Court Street

Local families host weekend guests in Grand Rapids and Athens

Speaking Personally lists visitors to Michigan and Ohio households including Dr and Mrs Sprague in Grand Rapids and Mr and Mrs Tritipo in Columbus. Guests include Sgt and Mrs Theodore Plummer with children Ricky and Susan from Richards Gebaur Air Force Base and other relatives from Athens Chesapeake Huntington and Akron areas.

William B. Sprague Grand Rapids Mich Fred Rodds Cleveland J. R. Sprague Morris Ave D. D. Tritipo E. State St Frank Pierra Akron Mr. Pierra Ohio University Robert C. Dotson Athens

Presbyterian Women Here Tea Listen To Reports

The Athens Presbyterian Church Women hosted a dessert to welcome new members and heard a Purdue meeting report. Delegates included Mrs. Margaret Cottingham, Mrs. Eunice Hughes, and Miss Carolyn Clutter. The conference theme was Gods People in Gods World with focus on Africa and youth issues. A rummage sale was announced for October 20 at the Church of the Good Shepherd.

Womens Association Athens Presbyterian Church Purdue University West Lafayette Ind Margaret Cottingham Eunice Hughes Athens Purdue Carolyn Clutter Alexander Church Africa

Embroidery Pattern Offer from The Athens Messenger

Quiet country scenes embroidery pattern 519 transfers 8x10 inches color chart. Send 35 cents for pattern plus 10 cents mail. Laura Wheeler for Needlecraft Dept. Old Chelsea Station New York 11 NY. Also 1962 Needlecraft Catalog 200 designs 25 cents.

Laura Wheeler Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y

Does Your Voice Have The Sound Of Beauty

A feature on cultivating a pleasant speaking voice for women. Tips include avoiding shrill tones, adding enthusiasm, smiling while speaking, speaking slowly and clearly, relaxing jaw, moderating volume, pronouncing words, avoiding clichés, shaping melody, and reserving voice for meaningful remarks.

Dixie Corn Cakes Sizzle as Southern Breakfast Tradition

A nostalgic ad and recipe describe Dixie Corn Cakes a corn muffin batter with bacon fat milk eggs and corn baked on a griddle. The piece notes serving hot with butter and syrup and emphasizes hospitality with coffee and a social club mention of Athens Business and Professional Women in Gallipolis with several named members.

Christmas Gift Drive Aids Athens State Hospital Patients

Mrs. Charlotte Cox coordinates Operation Santa Claus at Athens State Hospital with the Athens State Hospital Auxiliary urging new or unused gifts. Donors should include name and address for thank you notes and gifts may be sent to Athens Ohio address. Gift ideas cover men and women including clothing, toiletries, candy, books, and small games.

Athens State Hospital Samuel B. Erskine Athens Ohio

Morrison Elementary Fall Festival Poster Contest Winners

Three winners were announced by festival chairman Mrs. Bill Riley for Morrison Elementary School poster contest. Juanita Jeffers, age 7, won in first and second grades, Angela Ball, age 9, won in third and fourth grades, and Steven Jeffers, age 10, won in fifth and sixth grades. Mayor Kenneth Sands will present prizes Friday night. winning posters will be displayed in Ohio Fuel Gas Co. windows.

Morrison Elementary School Bill Riley Juanita Jeffers William Langston Miss Jeffers Angela Ball Emerson Ball Steven Jeffers Juanita Steven Kenneth Sands Ohio Fuel Gas Co Athens A. H. Blickle

Wednesday calendar notices at The Plains church groups

Calendar listings for The Plains include a rummage sale at 7 30 a m 66 N Court the Higley Study Circle at 2 30 p m with Mrs H Sedwick a homemakers club at 10 30 a m with several hostesses a Methodist Society for Christian Service meeting at 7 30 p m East Side PTA at 7 30 p m Nannie Ullom Rebekah Lodge at 7 30 p m with Athena Theta Rho Girls Club in IOOF Hall.

the Plains Methodist Church N. Court Homemakers Club Verna Marquis Shafer St Bess Jones THE Plains Methodist Society For Christian Service Kenneth Barrows Nannie Ullom Rebekah IOOF Athena Theta Rho Girls Club

Fall Festival Planned at Carthage Troy High School

The Carthage Troy Fall Festival set for Friday October 20 at 7 p m in the school auditorium features door prizes and a king and queen drawn from four classes seniors Larry Bibbee and Carolyn Huffman juniors Marilyn White and Bob Murphy sophomores Barbara Zuercher and Mike Parker and freshmen Carol Zuercher and Richard Martinez. Tickets cost a dime at the door. Gerald Bibbee chairs the event with parents and teachers running booths. A rummage sale at Presbyterian Church basement Friday October 20 begins at 7 am sponsored by Group 3.

Carthage-Troy PTA Larry Bibbee Carolyn Huffman Marilyn White Bob Murphy Barbara Zuercher Mike Parker Carol Zuercher Richard Martinez Gerald Bibbee

4-H'ers Plan Barn Dance at Athens County Fairgrounds

The Saddle Slickers Horse and Pony Club hosts a square dance on Saturday Oct 28 at the Junior Fair Building Athens County Fairgrounds. Music by Green Valley Boys. Western attire encouraged with a best dressed couple prize. Admission $1 at door. Club advisors Mrs Joe Myers and Alton Hanning.

Pony Club Athens County Fairgrounds Green Valley Boys Joe Myers Alton Hanning

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