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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1958

Page

11

Athens Girl Chosen for Ohio 4 H Club Congress Staff

Mary Ellen Huffman a Ohio University sophomore and 4 H member will serve on the staff of the Ohio 4 H Club Congress in Columbus from Sept 13 to 17. She will lead a discussion group supervise a dormitory and assist with general duties.

Mary Ellen Huffman Ohio University Ohio Columbus Huffman H. J. Huffman Second St Hagerty Hall Ohio State University Miss Huffman Merry Stitchers Tar Hollow Lewis McBride

Lip Line Fashions Rise Fall With Movie Queens

Lipstick trends shift with stars like Clara Bow Joan Crawford Bette Davis and Lauren Bacall. Readers learn to tint and outline lips with a brush avoid overpainting and keep the upper lip slightly shorter for a youthful lift while blotting and reapplying as needed.

Clara Bow Daddy Clara Joan Crawford Bette Davis Lauren Bacall

Calendar of Social Events for Thursday

Social clubs and meetings listed for Thursday including Alexander Presbyterian Women and Ride-a-wee Club at 1 30 and 2 p m. Various guilds classes and clubs meet at churches and local venues with times 7 30 p m and 2 p m. Regrets requested by Tuesday and notices for upcoming events and elections.

Birth Announcement for Laura Dawn Wingo in Athens

Airman and Mrs James H Wingo of Rosewell New Mexico announce the birth of a daughter Laura Dawn born August 29 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Howard Wingo Albany and Mr and Mrs Charles Bolin Athens Route 1 Great grandparents are O B Chapman Hollis Evans Ida Bolin and G V Wingo Athens Great great grandparents include Mary Graham and Elizabeth Chapman of Athens

James H. Wingo Rosewell N. M Laura Dawn Howard Wingo Albany Charles Bolin Athens

Needlecraft Pattern 749 Pansies Transfer for Linen Decor

Promote cross stitch pansies as a gift idea with a 6x21 inch motif and two 4x12 inch transfers. Pattern costs thirty five cents plus 5 cents for first class mailing. Send name address zone to The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept New York.

Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept. P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y Anne Adams Pattern Dept West 17Th St York 11

Flesher Perry Engagement Planned For September Wedding

Mr and Mrs W T Blake announce the engagement of Miss Mary Elizabeth Carolyn Flesher to Navarre Thomas Perry. Miss Flesher daughter of the late Dr George T Flesher and granddaughter of the late Mr and Mrs Taylor Flesher of Ravenswood. Perry son of Thomas Perry of Toledo Ohio. They are both active at Ohio University with Woub Radio staff and Greek life involvement. The wedding is set for September 13 after which both will return to the University.

W. T. Blake Mary Elizabeth Carolyn Flesher Navarre Thomas Perry Miss Flesher George T. Flesher Taylor Flesher Ravenswood Perry Thomas Perry Toledo Ohio Ohio University Tau Kappa Alpha Speech Honorary University Post WOUB Alpha X Delta Social Sorority Athens Messenger WOUB_ Radio Delta Tau Delta Social Fraternity

Athenians Attend Four Rivers Girl Scout Fund Drive

Two Athens women, Mrs. Thor Olson and Mrs. James Rice, attended a meeting at First Christian Church in Parkersburg launching the Four Rivers Girl Scout Fund drive. The effort aims to raise money for Girl Scouts in the Four Rivers area not covered by United Fund or Community Chest, with the theme You Can Count on Her Can She Count in You.

Athens Four Rivers First Christian Church Parkersburg Thor Olson James Rice United Fund Community Chest C. E. Norris Joseph H. Greer Ravenswood Nile D. Hardlden Robert Dickson Fayette Smoot William Milligan Elizabeth Stonestreet Harrisville R. V. Howard Glouster A. C. Stewart John Hitzer Paul Nichols Reedsville William Busch Grantsville C. A

College Men Endorse Heavy Knit Sweaters for All Campus Wear

College men across campuses from Columbia to Stanford embrace bulky knit wool sweaters this fall. Designers highlight shawl collars and varied cardigans, with all white coats and bold red black white stripes leading fashion, while solid natural colors pair well with patterned jackets to avoid clashing patterns.

Columbia Stanford

Mother's Club Meets Sept 4 at The Plains Chauncey

The Chauncey Mother's Club met Sept 4 at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Franklin Pennell The Plains. Mrs. Millard Douglas won the door prize. Pictures and souvenirs from a West trip were shown. Mrs. Pennell received a birthday gift from her secret sister. The next meeting is Sept 11 at Mrs. William Schoonover's Chauncey home.

Chauncey

Knitted Wool Sweaters Dominate Men’s Fashion This Year

The bulky wool sweater remains the top choice for home and work wear with jumbo knits in bright colors such as red gray green and white. Cardigans in long sleeve and sleeveless styles surge in popularity and sweater vests emerge as a colorful option to brighten business dress with solids patterns stripes and plaids.

Throw Rug News

A note on affordable bathroom rugs from local stores. The pieces are described as ultrawashable and typically cheaper, making them a practical choice for bath areas.

Terrycloth Apron for Baby Bath and Chores

A double-thickness terrycloth apron serves as a bath helper for babies and a multipurpose towel for other chores. It provides protection for the mother and can be used to hold or dry the baby.

Coming and Going in Athens Social Roundup

Athens residents share visits and weekend guests from Ohio and nearby states. Families including Timberman Fen ton and Reeder households hosted relatives and friends in Athens and at Lakeview Drive, Roosevelt Drive, and Joneswood Drive with attendees from Columbus Steubenville Rome Cortland Chillicothe Audubon and Cincinnati. Attendees also include families of Vickers Shingleton Kliewer Ohlinger and Fisher visiting from Ky Iowa W.Va and beyond for horse show events and the Tennessee Walking Horse Celebration in Shelbyville.

Sam Erskine Roosevelt Drive E. C Pete) Shingleton Susan Jeanne Cuyahoga Falls Roy Shingleton East Liverpool Albert Vickers David Carl Rome N.Y George Stenger Steubenville Bertha Vickers Columbus Cecil Roush Gregory Chillicothe Robert Ohlinger Joneswood Drive Howard Fisher Central Ave Alexandria Jackie Harold Nichols Melody T Farm Huntington W.va Ohio University Hamilton County Cincinnati Frank Bradshaw Georgetown Shelbyville Tenn P. F. Good J. P. Gardner Kingston Jack Gilkey D. David Reeder Francis Conrath

Athens PTA Hears Fluoridation and School News

The Athens PTA Council heard reports on fluoridation of city water, opening of city schools, and the Statehouse Conference on Education. Dr William Biggs urged PTAs to obtain resolutions. Supt Sam Johnson outlined school openings and transportation as 66 teachers serve the district. The meeting noted the Columbus conference date October 20 and a future Oct 13 gathering.

Athens City Statehouse Conference On Education Athens Pta Council William Biggs Athens PTA Biggs Ohio Sam Johnson L.C. Staats Statehouse Conference Columbus Cincinnati

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