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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1955

Page

9

Traveling readers make summer rounds across states

A flurry of fall travel notes records families driving east and west from Athens via the Pacific Coast, Grand Canyon, and New York shows. Guests include the Rossi and Beedecker families visiting Utah, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Philadelphia homes while others tour Baltimore and Cape May. Several trips extend through Columbus, Indianapolis, and Washington with relatives in Athens Route 2 and Chagrin Falls.

Tarold Baedecker Pacific Coast Philip Francisco San Diego Caro Charles W. Ream John Bill Buckeye Lake Clark E. Williams Carolyn Clark, Jr Harrisburg Williams Barbara Eagles Mere Pa Annipolis Washington, D. C Alsfred Livingston Livington Philadelphia Cape May Goo P. J. Peterson Patty Pils Minnesota Brainerd William R. Cunningham Jane ‘Evan Athens Jasonville Ind Frank Walters Mire Garth Fisher Marian Tewksbury Albany Fort Wayne Indianapolis Denver Yellowstone National Much Park Seattle

Miss Ann Manda Attends New York Hair Design Institute

Miss Ann Manda of Sterne's Salon has recently returned from New York where she attended for two weeks. She took advanced classes in fashion techniques at the Robert Lance Hair Design Institute.

Ann Manda Sterne New York Cry Shere So Hag Roberlance Hair Design Institute

Calendar quick dessert social events and meetings

Quick dessert ideas followed by a list of club and lodge meetings. Groups include Women Association at 8 pm with Mrs. Walter C. Sorfiwell, Presbyterian Women with Mrs. C. P. Zinn, Nannie Ailom Rebekah Lodge, Pocahontas Lodge practice, Minear OES, Friends Night cake sale, WCTU at Pilgrim Holiness Charen, and Albany Wednesday Club with Mrs. Faye Cline.

Women Association Walter C. Sorfiwell Palmer St Presbyterian Women’s Association C. P. Zinn E. Mulberry Nannie Ailom Rebekah Oof Hall Pocahontas Lodge Minear Oes Guysville WCTU Pilgrim Holiness Charen Washington St Albany Faye Cline

Marriage Announcement for Evelyn Jones and Pearl Brooks

The announcement records the August 15 marriage of Evelyn Marie Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs David Jones to Pearl Harrison Brooks son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Brooks of Athens. The couple reside at 2914 Richland Ave Athens with their families in attendance.

Weers. Brooks Evelyn Marie ‘Jones David Jones Pearl Harison Brooks Jesse Brooks Athens

We Women and the Frustrations of Automatic Home Life

We, The Women notes that labor-saving devices promised to ease housework also bring new frustrations. Breakdowns disrupt routines from automatic washers to air conditioning and ovens. The piece laments the irony of a “push-button” era where reliance on machines complicates daily life for homemakers.

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Needlework Pattern Promotion for Fall Wardrobe

An Athens Messenger notice promotes velvety chenille and soft wool needlework for a fall wardrobe. It advertises Pattern No. 2519 with drawings, requests 2 cents in coins and mailing details to Anne Cabot in New York, and mentions a 1955 Needle Work Album priced at 25 cents with 56 pages of designs and 3 gift patterns.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N.Y Book Imly

Honored at Farewell Party for ALC Robert Daugherty

A farewell party honoring Airman 1c Robert Daugherty was held at his parents home in Athens. Guests from Athens Nelsonville The Plains and Chauncey attended. Airman Daugherty departed Friday from Columbus by TWA to Idlewild New York for assignment in the Air Force.

Robert Revs Daugher Farwell A. E. Daugherty Athens Air Force James Sieber Homer Shields Linscott- Daugherty Nelsonville the Plains Chauncey Daugherty Columbus TWA Idlewild Air New York

Parsons Wins Manasseh Cutler Scholarship to Ohio University

Miss Norma Lou Parsons of Albany High School earns a Manasseh Cutler Scholarship to Ohio University plans to major in journalism. She was valedictorian, won the DAR Good Citizen Award and American Homemaker Award, captured first in the Athens County Voice of Democracy Contest, and won the American Legion Essay Contest last year. She participates in FHA student council band chorus plays and is active in Alexander Presbyterian Church directing the junior choir and teaching junior girls.

Norma Lou Parsons Parsons Athens Route 1 Manasseh Cutler Ohio University Albany High School DAR Good Citizen American Homemaker Athens County American Legion FHA Alexander Presbyterian Church

Rain Safe Fashion for Kids in Wet Weather

Mothers seek practical rain gear as children resist puddles and mud. Plastic raincoats, hats, and waterproof boots in vinyl and rubberized fabrics stay fully waterproof, with cleaning tips and care for prolonged wear. A quick no-effort salad tip follows, noting bread stays fresher when kept cold.

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