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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1957

Page

9

Sedwick Home Hosts Afternoon Tea by Study Circle

Highy Study Circle members enjoyed a guest day at Mrs. H. O. Sedwick home on Columbia Ave. Ten guests attended including Mrs. Samuel Johnson Mrs. L. G. Bean Mrs. Len B. McCune and others Fall decorations graced the table while Mrs. A. T. Wollowiler poured and Mrs. Ralph Camp cut the cake A program highlight featured Mrs. W. W. Patton presenting a Swan Lake act recording and Mrs Humphreys reviewing Ruth Painter Randall book The Courtship of Mr Lincoln Committee members assisted with the event.

A. T. Wolwiler Ralph Camp Tschaikovsky W. W. Patton Humphreys Mr. Lincoln Ruth Painter Randall A. C. Anderson F. L. Shoemakler C. W. Gross F.c. ‘Schilling

Rosanna Ward Weds Charles Simmons in Columbus Ceremony

Rosanna Irene Ward married Charles Conrad Simmons in a Sept 29 double ring ceremony at FE Baptist Church Columbus. Attendants included matron of honor Shirley Warner and ring bearer Dale Emerson Ward. reception followed for 150 guests. The couple plans to live in Columbus after trips to Kentucky Indiana and Dayton.

FE. Baptist Church Columbus Rosanna Irene Wardecame Charles Conrad Simmons Francis T. McCarty Wesley F. Ward Whitehall Carroll Ciemmane Salon Robert Price Shirley Wallner Karen Ward Keith Ward Karen Dale Emerson Ward John Simmons Charles David Ward Rodger Haas Ronald McCarty Donald Pyle Charles Ward Ruth Haas Myrtle Reed June Coffee Karel Raye Carol Brown Barbara Schmitz Kentucky Indiana Dayton Bellewood Ct Simmons Middleport High School West High School F. and R. Lazarus

Christmas Indoor Gardens Planned by Albany Garden Club

Albany Community Garden Club discussed Christmas decorations for Athens State Hospital and donated to Red Cross for the Veterans Hospital Christmas Stocking Fund at Chillicothe. New member Mrs Ella White joined. guest Mrs Mabel Deardoff of Columbus attended. November meeting to be hosted by Mrs George Bean with program by Mrs Lowell Chase.

Frank Radcliffe Albany Community Garden Club C. E. Stout Frank Pugh Athens State Hospital Red Cross Veteran’s Hospital Chillicothe Ella White Mabel Deardoff Columbus Merrill Chase George Bean Lowell Chase

Halloween Party Set for Oct 24 in Bedford

All school age children in Bedford and nearby areas are invited to a Halloween party on the evening of October 24. Sponsored by the Modern Woodmen of America and the Bedford PTA, the event starts at 7 30 p m at Hemlock Grove Grange Hall. Prizes and souvenirs will be awarded, with refreshments served.

Bedford Two Modern Woodmen of America Bedford Pta Hemlock Grove Grange Hall Ethel Hart Ethel Cullums Edna Clark Helen Swartz Mildred Zeigler Russell Cullums William Hart

Linz Pastor Details Hungarian Refugee Camp Work

Rev. Laurence N. Woodruff of Alexander Presbyterian Church describes a ten week World Council of Churches volunteer stint. Four weeks in Linz with Hungarian refugees, two in Stuttgart, and conferences in Geneva. He notes language barriers and the need for pastoral counseling, plus the refugees helping refugees.

Joann Conover Laurence N. Woodruff Alexander Presbyterian Church World Council of Churches Woodruff Linz Austria Stuttgart Germany Geneva Switzerland Helmut Nausner Europe W.C.C Great Britain Norway Denmark United States Denes Stephen Foster Mission Rev

Federalist Era Topic Discussed By Social Literary Club

Dr. Eleanora Schmidt spoke at Mrs. H. E. Benz's home on Fairview Ave about the Federalist era in U S history. She explained the need for a federal government and Constitution amid capitalistic and agrarian conflict and noted Washington's role in ratification and Hamilton Jefferson differences.

Social Literary Club H. E. Benz Fairview Ave Eleanora Schmidt United States Schmidt George Washington Hamilton Jefferson

Club Calendar: Rummage Sales and Band Concert

Saturday events include Alpha Xi Delta Aux rummage 7 12 am in the Armory and Summit Grange program at 8 pm. Also Presbyterian Church rummage sale 7 am to noon in the church basement and Athens Chapter 175 CES sale 7 am to noon at Mercury Garage 85 N Court St. Sunday Albany Ground Observer Post duty 11 am to 5 pm and U S Army Field Band concert 2 pm at Memorial Cemicean with free admission.

Alpha Xi Delta Armory Summit Grange Athens Chapt. No CES Mercury Garage N. Court St U. S. Army Field Band

DAR chapter hosts rummage sale at local garage

Nabby Lee Ames chapter of the DAR will sponsor a rummage sale on Saturday October 26 starting at 7 30 a m in the garage of Mrs H G Stalder 40 North College Street Proceeds benefit chapter projects.

Nabby Lee Ames

Coming and Going In Athens and Sarasota Guests

MR. AND MRS F D Forsyth of Sarasota formerly Athens residents spend a few days as house guests of Mr. and Mrs Harry Foster in Athens. MR. AND MRS Bart Gibson of Shelbyville Indiana are weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs A D Mc Pherson at 162 N Congress St.

F. D. Forsyth Sarasota, Fla Athens Harry Foster E. State St Forsyth Bank of Athens Bart Gibson Shelbyville, Ind A. D. McPherson N. Congress St

Shade High School Senior Class Dance Oct 26

The Shade High School senior class sponsors a dance around square dance on October 26 at 9 p.m. in the school. Music and calling by The Circle Four. Open to interested attendees.

Shade High School Circle Four

Current Best Sellers fiction and nonfiction list

A list of popular books headlining fiction and nonfi ction titles. Notable works include Love Possessed Peyton Place The World of Suzie Wong Rally Round the Flag Boys and Baruch My Own Story along with The New Class The Hidden Persuaders and Stay Alive All Your Life.

Love Possessed James Gould Cozzens Nevil Shute Max Shulman Peyton Place Grace Metalious Suzie Wong Richard Mason Baruch Bernard Baruch Milovan Dijilas Vance Packard

Grange Holds Installation for Albany Juvenile Officers

Fifty one members and guests attended the Albany Grange meeting for the installation of Juvenile Grange officers led by Juvenile Deputy Matron Mrs. Gaylord Cook of Rome Grange. Assisting were Linda Butler Lillian Kim Juanita Lawson and Robert Breeze.

Clarence Brown Albany Grange Gaylord Cook Rome Grange Linda Butler Lillian Kim Juanita Lawson Robert Breeze Albany Social Committee

Mother's Club Meeting At Charney Home

The Young Mother's Club will meet next Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs John Charney to make cancer band ages. Last evening a silent auction was held at Mrs Judy Michael's home on The Plains with winners Mrs Leslie Guess, Mrs Max Michael and Mrs Denny Camp.

Young Mother's Club John Charney Judy Michael the Plains Leslie Guess Max Michael Denny Camp

A Bridge Hand Turns Into Game On Ten Value

In a bidding tale North predicts a three no trump while Joe counts 16 points yet earns nine tricks. The discussion notes tens’ high value in bridge scoring and how East West spade honors help force tricks. North correctly identifies the three no trump bid's strength.

Joe North West East South

Autumn Reflections on Leaves, Thankfulness, and Halloween

The piece blends seasonal imagery and personal reminiscences about autumn. It notes October’s beauty from colored woods to pumpkin hues and recalls Halloween memories. It mentions Thanksgiving, writing letters home, and a quirky Science Digest item about quick heating electric hot dogs.

Science Digest

Special Meeting Planned by Albany Volunteer Fire Dept Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Albany Volunteer Fire Dept will hold a special meeting at 7 30 p m on Tuesday Oct 22 at the fire house. Plans for a future banquet will be completed at the gathering and all interested or served by the department are invited to attend.

Albany Volunteer Fire Dept Fire Department

Darling 30-Inch Doll Pattern With Sun Outfit

Easy to sew pattern No. 8143 PATT-O-RAMA features a 30 inch doll with dress panties and pinafore that doubles as a sun outfit. Send 35 cents plus name address size and pattern number to Sue Burnett The Athens Messenger New York address. Fall Winter 57 Basic FASHION catalog offers up-to-date styles. send 25 cents.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N. Y Basic Fashion

Secret device pops pills on debt due date tease

An odd gadget claim mentions a device that pops tranquillizing pills when charges are due. The rest catalogues terms like RENCH WAGON and a printer's error about a TV show and a playful ad for a grilled loin strip meal at 3.45 dollars.

Jacket pattern offers easy sew with monogram trim

Advertisement invites readers to order Pattern No. 5716 with tissue sizes 12 14 16 18 includes sewing finishing directions and materials. Send 25 cents to Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger with name address and pattern number. Also promotes a 1957 Needlework Album for 25 cents featuring crochet items and a quilt.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N. Y

Honor Sisters With Parties On Birthdays

Two birthday celebrations at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Kayser in Guysville honored Janet Carol Kayser on her 13th birthday on October 9 and Joan Beth Kayser on her second birthday on October 15. Home movies captured guests and mothers noted include Martha Elliott Karen Russell Patty Thompson Joy Dee Jo an Beth Kayser and Ruth Anne Kayser among others.

William B. Kayser Guysville Kayser Joan Beth Sarah Jane Kincade Pat Quinn Jeff Koehler Ruth Anne Kayser Linda Kathy Brown Judy Jackie Sayre Shirley L. Burdett Betty Kincade Doris Brown Rosemary Kayser Betty Sayre Dorthea Koehler Marguarite Burdett Phyllis Ashcraft Eva Mae Ashcraft

Keirns Family Reunion Slated for October 27

The 29th annual Keirns reunion honoring Augusta C and Sarah Eleanor Wolfe Keirns will be held Sunday October 27 at the Hooper Ridge Church of Christ delaying from this coming Sunday as previously announced in Thursday’s Messenger.

Augusta C Sarah Eleanor Wolfe Keirns Hooper Ridge Church of Christ

Blue Lustre helps carpets keep new look with cleaning product

A textile engineer announces Blue Lustre as the best cleaner to mantain a new carpet look. The product cleans and fluffs down carpet and removes spots. One half gallon cleans three 9x12 rugs when applied with a long handle brush.

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Sedwick Rosanna J. Ward Charles Simmons Garden Club Hallowe'en Albany D.A.R. Peas Rummage Sale Dick Erb Jack Sherick WTVN Channel 6 David Cullison Brenda Ruth Paulett Wooley Karol Hanning Pauline Wooley Paula Day Sandra Cunningham Carla McDonald Sandy Williams Jan Jeffries Parkersburg W.va Jan Chi Omega Sorority Vicki Clark Phyllis Snodgrass Sigma Kappa Robert Paul Smith Norman Vincent Peale Mother's Club Charney By Oswald Jacoby Roberta Burson Russia Sputnik U. S Mother Nature Fry Hallowe’en Edgar A. Guest Main & Market Street Logan Blosser Honor Sisters Keirns S. Court Uhlman Rexall Cline Pharmacy CO Our Steppe
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