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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1957

Page

17

Iridescent Nylons Highlight Iridescent Fabrics This Season

Iridescent stockings illuminate late day and evening fashions as color changing nylons shift from light to dark depending on worn colors. The range includes amber red topaz brown and taupe reflecting blue and rose with gunmetal gray and gold rust tones. Also noted is Phillip Eugene Nichols a six year old from Athens Rt 3 who recently returned home from White Cross Hospital after leg surgery and is recovering well.

Phillip Eugene Nichols Clarence Nichols Athens Rt. 3 White Cross Hospital Columbus

Procrastination Reflections From a Homecoming Column

The writer recalls returning to Athens and resuming a role on the women’s page at The Messenger as fall ushers in social events, school starting, and longings for summer. A birthday note from 80 year old Clara C. in Marion Rest Home is thanked for cards and memories, highlighting kindness to elderly. A light anecdote involves an OU student’s grade change being considered to please a spouse, underscoring the column’s intimate, nostalgic voice.

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Society notices deadline change for Messenger pages

An editor's note announces that all calendar notices must reach the society desk by Thursday each week to appear on the Messenger women's pages. The rule takes effect Thursday September 12, with appreciation for cooperation.

Messenger Society

Leather Styles Shine in Fall Fashions across Textures

Leather dominates fall wear with jackets coats and suits in leather and tweed. New linings include red felt striped wool jersey and zip-out alpaca. Luxury appears in mink lined capeskin wraps and rabbit lined models. Cocoon coats and three quarter tunic lengths add drama.

Homecoming at Mineral Methodist Church Sunday

A homecoming on Sunday September 8 at Mineral Methodist Church includes a noon basket dinner, talks by Rev. Harley Fidler and Rev. Lillian Wright, and a special song fest. Open to all interested attendees. Also notes New England hosted the first U.S. canning operation with a 1820 export canning business in Boston.

Mineral Methodist Church Harley Fidler Lillian Wright New England United States Boston

Family Reunion Observed At Clarks Chapel

Richardson family held an annual reunion at Clarks Chapel on Sept. 1 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Richardson. Attendees included Sher man and Miss Mar ian Richardson, Neil Caldwell Jr and son Michael, Herb Cullison and children, Paul Dunn and son Johnny, Lewis Barnes and children, Elaine Graham, Eddie Dunn and children, Curtis Graham, Mary Tucker and Naomi Tucker, Dorothy Richardson, and the hosts with daughters Carolyn Mary and Sally Jane.

Richardson Robert Richardson Clarks Chapel Sherman Richardson Marian Richardson Near Athens Neil Caldwell, Jr Michael Columbus Herbert Cullison Danny Gary Bruce Frances Zanes

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