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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1957

Page

11

Honor New Pledges Actives With Tea

A tea honoring twenty seven new pledges and actives of Delta Chapter Theta Phi Alpha was held Saturday from two to four at patroness Mrs Margaret Davis home 48 E Union St. The event featured bronze and gold chrysanthemum decorations and white chrysanthemum nosegays as favors for the pledges.

Delta Chapter Theta Phi Alpha Sorority Margaret Davis E. Union St Clark Cleveland Marie Cavanaugh Eleanor Devlin Thomas Taylor

Athens Woman to Lead PTA Convention Workshop

Mrs. Marjorie K. Sherow of Roosevelt Drive will attend the Ohio Parent-Teacher Congress convention in Cleveland at the Hotel Cleveland. She serves on the state PTA board and chairs the publications committee, and she is a candidate for the Athens City school board. She will oversee sales of publications and run workshops and discussions for state publications chairmen.

Marjorie K. Sherow Roosevelt Cleveland Ohio Parent-Teacher Congress Sherow PTA Athens County Pta Council Athens City

Hall Hosts Halloween Party at Lodi Grange Hall

Lodi Grange decorates for a Halloween party to be held Wednesday night with planning by decorating committee members John and Kay Robinson George Matthews Marilyn Swartz Beverly Pedigo Joyce Williams Betty Blazier chairperson. The event is sponsored by the Grange Adult Woodmen of the World and Jr. Woodmen of the World with refreshments by Esther Smith and Benson Cowan. Entertainment includes games and traditional Halloween snacks served to masked attendees.

Lodi Grange John Robinson George Matthews Kay Robinson Mari-lyn Swartz Beverly Pedigo Joyce Williams Betty Blazier the Grange Adult Woodmen of the World Esther Smith Benson Cowan

World Series Film Shown to Little Leaguers at VFW

Members of the VFW Little Leaguers and coach Earl Lowry enjoyed a World Series of 1956 film at the VFW club rooms. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Mike Brown Gary Sherman Roger Stiles Freddie Davis Phil Ronnie Danny Ellis Llewellyn Randy Brooks Billie McKibben Jimmy Keifer Darrell Smith Junior Rice Robert Brooks Brent Lowry Vernon Russell and chaperones Mr and Mrs Bill Llewellyn Mrs Earl Lowry Mrs Mona Russell Mrs Mary Kiefer and Raymond Brooks.

VFW Earl Lowry Mike Brown Gary Sherman Roger Stiles Freddie Davis Phil Ronnie Danny Ellis Llewellyn Randy Brooks Billie McKibben Jimmy Keifer Darrell Smith Junior Rice Robert Brooks Brent Lowry Vernon Russell

Working Girl Lunch Savings Plan For Beauty And Health

A columnist urges career women to pack nutritious lunches at home to save money and maintain beauty. Tips include using a plastic lunch box vacuum bottle and varied menus with vegetables and fruit, promoting leisurely midday meals for better energy and appearance.

Halloween Party Sponsored by Eagles in Athens

The Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 529 in Athens sponsors a Halloween party Thursday night with dancing from 9 to 12. Prizes will go to the most ugly and the most unique costumes, including special prizes for children. Frank Pierce and his band provide music. lodge members and their families are invited and asked to bring a prospective member.

Fraternal Order of Eagles Athens Frank Pierce

TV Host Describes Women Preferring Gore Over Beauty

AP interview with Art Baker of You Asked For It notes women request gruesome acts like sword swallowers and cobra kisses while men seek sports and athletic acts. Baker observes women show little interest in muscle men and fashion shows, preferring gory content.

Baker Paris

Good Manners Mark of Distinction Show Animals In Acts

A keeper recalls a diverse animal show featuring bears elephants buffalo foxes and talking dogs. He notes the most popular program included a pingpong playing cat and comments on the appeal of such acts.

Calling Etiquette Advice for Phone Calls

The guidance urges callers to identify themselves at the start of every call to avoid confusion and avoid assuming the recipient will recognize them by voice. It cautions against treating the line as a guessing game and underscores clear communication.

Power Of The Press Emphasized By Local Rag

Oklahoma City report recalls three Williams children who promised a mass tonsil operation if their photos appeared in the paper. The next day their tonsils were published in print as a humorous local stunt. Also advises readers to eat regular meals rather than skipping meals for dieting.

Oklahoma City Bill D. Williams

Athens Club Calendar Highlights Local Meetings

Athens Co Mental Health Assn meets at Athens State Hospital Receiving Wing classroom at 8 p m to discuss Mental Health Clinic plans. Young Matron's Group of Christian Women's Fellowship gathers at 8 p m with Mrs Larry Helwig at 90 Maplewood Dr. 680 Sayre Study Circle meets at 2 p m with Mrs W W Totman on Canaan Pike. Int l dinner at 5 30 p m at Good Shepherd Church. Senior class of Shade High School sponsors skating party at Dow's Bollering.

Athens Co Sayre W. W. Totman Canaan Pike Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Shade High School Dow's Bollerina

Ripstra and the seven no trump bid in bridge

J G Ripstra of Wichita, president of the American Contract Bridge League, played a precise hand at six hearts with trumps 5 0. He avoided seven by conservative bidding despite difficult breaks and forced play to secure the small slam when East could not trump in time.

Rip Dummy East J. G. Ripstra Wichita West

Bridge bidding puzzle reads seven of trumps as main read

In the first hand South West North KEest with West holding AK 132 and WAK 104 the read is seven of trumps. The defense must start shedding enemy trumps immediately to establish contract.

South North Keest South West North East

Panel Discussion At Ohio University School Event

A panel discussion on the Ohio University psychology testing program will headline the University School Parents Organization meeting tonight at 7:30 in the Putnam School Auditorium. Dr. William H. Cooper, assistant professor of education, will lead the panel with Richard L. Bitters moderating.

Ohio University University School Parents Putnam William H. Cooper Richard L. Bitters

Needlework pattern for embroidery quilt and star appliqué

An advertising note promotes Pattern No. 5850 with down embroidery and star appliqué ready for completion. It includes hot iron transfer, material list, and sewing directions. Send 25 cents plus name and address to Anne Cabot at Athens Messenger, New York. It also asks about a 1957 Needlework Album containing designs and crochet instructions.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N. Y

Relatives Visit in Charleston Virginia terminus

Walter B Radcliffe Jr and his son Kenneth of Athens visited in Charleston W Va on Sunday. They called on his brother-in-law and sister Carl A Marshall and spouse. Marshall, a combustion engineer, oversees sales for Warner Coal Colleries Mammoth in Mammoth West Virginia.

Walter Radcliffe, Jr Kenneth Athens Charleston W. Va Mr. Radcliffe Carl A. Marshall Marshall Warner Coal Colleries Mammoth

New Washable Leather Gloves Highlight Fall Fashion

American women prefer practical fashion and will welcome washable leather gloves in fall colors. The gloves are thin launder leather with a color range from cherry red to navy and include winter pastels and neutrals. A vitamin A section notes eye health foods, while an exercise tip advises gradual effort to avoid muscle strain.

Gaile Dugas NEA NEW York

Girl Scout Leaders Training Program Held at Presbyterian Church

A Girl Scout Leaders Training Program focused on basic training and troop meeting fundamentals was held at the Presbyterian Church on Oct 21 from 7 to 9 pm. The event covered ceremonials uniforms opening and closing meetings laws and promise and meeting requisites with Mrs Vera Smith and Mrs Edward Mizicko among organizers.

The Presbyterian Church Camp Rotan Don O’connor Fran Allen Finland Leena Kalainer Leaders Association Miss Kalamer Ohio Universitt Susan Wren Marie Smith Mary Ellen Baird Nancy Roberson Ann Lackey Marcia McAffee Jenny Sue Anderson Linda Spencer Vera Smith John Niggemeyer Thorn Olson J. Lewell Rapp Olson Parkersburg W. Va Ralph Kail Ruth Wooley Prsident V Ra Smith Edward Mizicko

Blue Lustre Carpet Cleaner Promises Safe Cleaning

The advertisement promotes Blue Lustre as a safe cleaning product for woolen, rayon, nylon, and cotton carpets. It claims the nap stays fluffy, colors revive, and no residue causes rapid resoiling. It can clean whole carpets or spots with a brush and notes one half gallon cleans three 9x12 rugs.

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