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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1958
Page
6
Seen In Rome reports Italian hands shine in new daytime imports from Fabiani and Simonetta. The green tweed coat features a low belt and belted cuffs, a wide collar, and light green wool. A cerise wool tweed coat and frock by Simonetta showcase three-quarter sleeves, large collar, pearl button, and pleated details.
A buffet friendly macaroni and cheese recipe features hive cream cheese and pimiento stuffed olives for a distinctive flavor. The dish serves eight to ten and pairs well with hot dogs bread salad and dessert, ideal for teen gatherings.
The Athens Messenger advertises Printed Pattern 4626 for dolls 14 to 22 inches with coat dress and more, priced 35 cents with 10 cents extra for first class mail. Also Pattern 829 includes five heads for decorating and a second needlecraft pattern line with 35 cent price plus 5 cent mailing. A 1959 Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book is promoted for embroidery crochet knitting weaving quilting and toys with a cut-out doll surprise. price 25 cents.
Local clubs and PTA groups schedule meetings and programs across Athens County. Highlights include American Legion and United Nations Day events, a Sayre Study Circle guest day, Ohio University foreign students speaking, and Mothersingers performances at Rufus Putnam and West Side schools. Reservations noted for Methodist Church dinner and events at 31806 or 29411.
Over the weekend visitors included Miss Nancy Gibbs and families from Dayton Wooster and Columbus visiting at 15 W Mulberry St and 8 Palmer St. Ohio University alumni gathered for Homecoming at Mulligan home while Jackie Fisher joined Kappa Delta. Leonard Davies of Athens hosted guests in Pittsburgh with family seens. Joyce Mills stayed at home weekend. she works in Cleveland.
Eye beauty goes beyond cosmetics and rests on expression, eyesight, eye strain, and sleep. Wear glasses when needed to avoid squinting and lines. Rest eyes from close work, use cold hazel compresses for puffiness, and aim for eight hours of sleep nightly.
The Athens Duplicate Bridge Club meets tonight in rooms above the Southern Ohio Electric Company for master point night. Play starts promptly at 7 30 p.m. Bring your own partner.
Roseann Fields and Jack Sedwick united in marriage October 12 at the First Wesleyan Methodist Church of Athens in a double ring ceremony officiated by Reverend Ira L. Shanafelt. The bride wore a blue wool dress with pearls and carried white rose buds. Attendants included maid of honor Patricia Cooley. Best man was Paul Kasler. ushers were Darrell Coen and Phillip Kasler. A reception followed at the bride’s home. The bride, a 1957 Athens High School graduate, works in Ohio University’s Housing Office. The groom, a 1956 Ames-Bern High School graduate, has Army training and is a Medical Supply Specialist at Fort Benning, Ga. They plan to reside nearby.
Zeta Tau Alpha celebrated its 60th Founders Day with a service at the chapter house. Active members hosted alumnae and pledges, followed by entertainment and a Greek Week update. Plans were made to donate to the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation, Inc. Attendees included Janet Clark Marian Coe Erma Dean Melba Hellebrandt Mary Ward Beverly Wisniewski Marian Keller Joan Meadows Gwen Roach Jesse Rowles Connie Sands.
The Senior Child Conservation League met with Mrs H T Phillips at 143 Morris Ave on October 14. Mrs Fred Lee Tom and Mrs William Davidson reported on the state convention at the Neil House in Columbus earlier this month. Mrs Ernest Hart introduced her nephew Ignacio Arrozola to the group.
The Athens Local Youth Temperance Council met at Wesleyan Methodist Church. Christine Hooper was re elected president with Sue Hooper as vice president and Phillip Romine as treasurer. Plans were made for the next meeting on November 1 with refreshments served for ten members and six guests.
H. T. Westfall of Patton Street celebrated his 80th birthday last week with a family dinner at the home of his daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Woodrow F West on North May Avenue. Mrs Westfall attended the celebration.
A Sunday report on the Royal McBee Quarter Century Club Dinner overlooked William Hughes, a Royal McBee employee for 35 years. The item notes his omission and acknowledges his long service amid other dinner coverage. Also mentions fashion trend with printed wool fabrics gaining popularity.
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