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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1957

Page

16

All Day Retreat Planned by First Presbyterian Group

The Senior Westminster Fellowship of the First Presbyterian church schedules an all day retreat at Lake Hope on Saturday with the theme Whats the Big Idea? The program opens about 8 30 a m and runs to evening vespers after dinner Nine leaders including two visiting pastors will guide workshops on Christian faith witness citizenship fellowship and outreach.

Lake Hope Westminster Fellowship First Presbyterian Church Roy Ned Castner Beverly Presbyterian Church Brad Rohner First Presbyterian Church of McConnelsville Roger M. Rice E. 8S. Sherow James Snyder George Mills Henry Corradini Charles W. Ramseth A. H. Roberson Mills Snyder Ramseth Sherow Jerry Hossam Doug Ramseth Sue Verity Jeff Young Barbara Corradini Alice Mills Christian Witness Nellie Green Beverly Corradini Christian Fellowship Terry White Karen Perryfaith Joyce Schull Witness Marcia Sellick Logan Smith Fellowship Gregor Sherow Outreach Miles Hossam Howard Shull Denver White Corradini Roberson Sherow Rohner

Shirts and Westminster retreat notes and upcoming Sept events

The article outlines a church retreat with sessions led by Mrs Mills and Rev Rohner, plus "Talk It Over" workshops and vespers by Rev Castner. It also details Westminster Fellowship plans for September, and trends in sport and dress shirts, highlighting fabrics, patterns, and collar styles.

Dress pattern and needlework offers from The Athens Messenger

Advertisements promote pattern No. 8483 with Patto Rama for a collared dress frock in multiple sizes and 35 cent coin submission to Sue Burnett, plus Pattern No. 2580 crochet border with crosses and IHS and Anne Cabot’s crochet directions, and a 1957 Needlework Album for 25 cents.

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

Plans for Flower Workshop At The Plains Garden Club

Sixteen members met at the home of Mrs. Jeannette Tipton for a flower arranging workshop led by Mrs. Nellie Lee. The group later held a regular meeting at Mrs. Violet Bryan’s home where Alma Orr was welcomed as a new member. Plans include the Garden Club convention in Columbus on Sept 5-6 and a regional meeting in Middleport on Sept 25. The year’s program was reviewed and final plans set for the Sept 15 flower show at The Plains High School auditorium from 2 to 8 p.m. with Mary Scott as show chairman. Entries will be accepted 9 to 11 a.m. and remain on exhibit until 8 p.m. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Nellie See’s home.

Plains Garden Club Jeannette Tipton Nellie Lee Columbus Middleport Helen Kittle Essie Lash Plains High School Mary Scott Nellie See

Mother's Club Opens Fall Season In Chauncey Meeting

The Mother's Club of Chauncey held its first fall gathering at Mrs. James Woodyard's home last Thursday. Mrs. Franklin Pennell won a prize. hostesses gift to Mrs. Woodyard. Speakers included Mrs. Schoonover on What Is A Family and Mrs. Shumway on Child Guidance. They voted to move meetings to 7 30 p m and slated Sept 12 at Mrs. Jack Bricker's home.

Mother’s Club Chauncey James Woodyard Franklin Pennell Woodyard Bill Schoonover Blaine Grubb Jack Bricker Frank Pennell Frank

Patterns Freshen New Fall Sweaters

Patterned sweaters look fresh and colorful for fall with Schiffli embroidery, argyle designs, novelty prints, intarsias and Scandinavian ski types. Fur trims remain popular and chiffon overlays with bows or standaway collars are new accents. Mink and fox trims are favored. Fruits and vegetables provide daily vitamins and minerals when not boiled long.

New Arrivals Jon Thomas Hanning Born At Mt St Mary

Mr and Mrs Howard Hanning of Millfield announce the birth of a son Jon Thomas on August 29 at Mt St Mary Hospital in Nelsonville. A daughter Beth age 28 months completes their family. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Chester Hanning of Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs Guy White of Millfield.

Howard Hanning Millfield Jon Thomas Mt. St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Beth Chester Hanning Guy White

Fall maternity wear blends fashion with function

Maternity garb showcases slim elegant designs aimed at active expectant mothers. Empire-line dresses, coat sweaters, pleated skirts, and three-piece outfits emphasize style while meeting practical needs for pregnancy.

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