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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1958

Page

9

Area Republican Women Hold Saturday Workshop

Nearly 60 Athens County Republican women from every township attended a workshop at Hotel Berry from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to instruct poll workers and precinct committee members for the November elections. Speakers included Athens County Chairwoman Mrs. W. H. Wakefield and County Chairman William Mechem, with remarks by Ray Bliss and Elmer Jones on campaign activities.

Athens County Hotel Berry W. H. Wakefield William Mechem William Rowland Homer E Pete) Abele McArthur Alice C. Rowe Columbus Elmer Jones William Abraham Ray Bliss Abraham Bill Rowland Thelma Risley Board of Elections Republican

Style Hair To Suit Role In Life Advises Leading Hollywood Stylist

Hollywood stylist Jean Burt Reilly explains how hair design shapes character on screen and in life. She notes there is no single perfect style and demonstrates with stars like Jean Simmons and Erin O Brien while outlining pet hairdo rules for shaping, cleansing, brushing, color changes, and age perception.

Hollywood Jean Burt Reilly Miss Reilly Miss Glamour Jean Simmons Erin O’brien Erin

Notice for Sunday Messenger calendar deadline

Editor reminds readers that all notices for the weekly calendar on the women's page must be received by 4 p.m. Thursday. Reader cooperation is appreciated to ensure inclusion.

Sunday Messenger

Bar pin fashion returns in paired staggered display

The latest bar pins restore Grandmother favorites with plain or stone-studded styles. Worn in pairs, one above the other, they accent bulky sweaters and new overblouses for a stylish, coordinated look.

Institute

Needlework Afghan Pattern Notice from The Athens Messenger

Delight the eye with a two color afghan in crochet using herringbone and rib stitches. Pattern 587 offers color schemes and directions. Send thirty five cents plus five cents for first class mailing to The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept. P O Box 169 New York NY.

Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept. P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y

Easy to Sew 4828 Children Jumper Pattern

Printed pattern 4828 offers a beginner friendly jumper with a curved neck and inverted pleat back. Sizes 6 and 8 available with yardage details. mail 50 cents plus 10 cents each extra for first class. Address and pattern request instructions included.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

Coming and Going Visitors and Guests Listed in Local Notices

MISS DOROTHY ELDRIDGE of Columbus returns home after visiting Mrs. Florence H. Fisher of West Washington. Albany residents Merrill and Minta Chase hosted dinner with multiple guests from Columbus Lancaster Albany and Athens. Also listed are visits to Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Brundige The Plains and Evansville Indiana guests including the McMurtreys Snodgrass Grandstaff Casto and others. Curtis Ray and Zirn Jones visit with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kasler of Athens.

Dorothy Eldridge Columbus Florence H. Fisher W. Washington Merrill Chase Minta Chase Albany Ray Jewell Robert Wenger Doug and Cidy Wenger Lancaster Terry Jewell Martha Chase Charles Chase Nelson Brundinge Eugene the Plains Lavella Wilkes Charles McMurtrey Evansville Ind Barney Snodgrass Debbie Lynn Athens Jenny Grandstaff Dale Donna Casto Stewart Charles Brown Robert Smith Logan Angie Drake Robert Dearing The Plains Wallace Pierce Curtis Ray Zirn Jones Kenneth Kasler

Hard Work And Hosiery For Prettier Legs

American women are said to have the most beautiful legs in the world. But some must rely on effort and the illusion created by flattering hosiery to achieve the desired look. The text notes location based factors shaping this view.

Service Guild Holds Meeting at Methodist Church

The Wesleyan Service Guild met Monday at the Chapel of the First Methodist Church with Mrs. Sarah Westfall presiding. Reports included Mrs. D B Green’s talk on the fifth National Assembly in St Louis and Mrs. Goldie Woods’ attendance as one of 1600 delegates.

Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church Sarah Westfall D. B. Green Woman's Society of Christian Service St. Louis Goldie Woods

New Officers Elected at Amesville Grange Meeting

Election of Officers conducted at Amesville Grange 798 at Ames Bern Auditorium Tuesday evening. Names of officers include R W Deshong master Howard Starlin overseer Mrs Harry Henry lecturer Rolla Loeffler steward and others. Also announced were co chairmen of home economics and a County fair banner presentation.

Amesville Flora J. M. Felton Fred Vernon E. L. Keirns Kenneth Vernon

Style Show Monday at Ohio University Center

The Women’s League Fashion Show titled Look of Knowledge runs Monday at 8 p.m. at the Ohio University Center. Athens models include Joyce Dean Vicki Rauch Roma Tom Carol Blosser Natalie Ross and Molly Moore, showcasing sport classroom travel tea and evening wear for the college girl.

Ohio University Center Athens Joyce Dean Vicki Rauch Roma Tom Carol Blosser Natalie Ross Molly Moore

Shower Tonight for Mr and Mrs Donald Cottrell

A miscellaneous shower is planned tonight for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cottrell at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard King on Ervin Road Route 1 Athens.

Donald Cottrell Mary King Richard King Ervin Road Athens

John Everett to Speak to Democratic Women in Athens

Dr. John T. Everett of Ohio University will address the Athens Democratic Women’s Club at 8 p.m. September 18 in City Hall’s new community room on The Problem of the German Refugees. The talk follows his Cultural Exchange trip to West Germany visiting Berlin Bonn Hamburg Frankfurt Heidelberg Munich and refugee centers. The club will also hold a brief business meeting and announce plans for an October 9 dinner.

John T. Everett Ohio University Athens Democratic Women’s Club New City Hall Everett West Germany Federal Republic of Germany Berlin Bonn Hamburg Frankfort Heidelberg Munich Athens Princeton University of Cincinnati Western College For Women Oxford Ohio

Nabby Lee Ames DAR Chapter Plans Saturday Meeting

Nabby Lee Ames chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will host an opening meeting Saturday afternoon at Mrs. Martin L. Hecht's home with Miss Merle Danford of Trimble as speaker on John Mason of Gunston Hall. Plans will be made for members to attend the Southeastern District conference in Gallipolis on Sept 23.

Merle Danford Trimble Nabby Lee Ames National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Martin L. Hecht John Mason Gunston Hall Ohio Society D.A.R Gallipolis Charles R. Petree Ohio Grace Methodist Lee Ames Mary Stalder Loudenville C. D. Rutherford Harry Cromley D. C. Snow E. J. Taylor Anna Pearl McVay T. E. Gibson

Local Social Calendars Highlight Grange Elections and Homecomings

Albany Grange meets at 8 p.m. for officer elections with potluck food. Trimble Grange also votes at 8 p.m. with potluck lunch. DAR Mrs. Martin Becht hosts 2 p.m. event. 36th District Daughters of Union Veterans convene 9 to 9:30 a.m. at Presbyterian Church with noon luncheon. Canaan Grange hosts square dance and parcel post sale. Basil Month hosts events near Guysville. Bates homecoming features Sunday school, basket dinner, and 1:30 p.m. program. Pratts Fork hosts third annual homecoming with basket dinner and afternoon program. All welcome.

Daughters of Union Veterans 7Th District The Presbyterian Church Canaan Grange Grange Hall Bates

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