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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1957

Page

6

Women's League Style Show Highlights 1920s Fashions

Ohio University students Carol Blosser Barbara Nellis Joan Bush and Claudette Bosscawen modeled 1920s inspired wardrobe including overblouses pleated skirts and loose sweaters. Ensembles from Foster's Katherine Figg's and Altman's showcased classroom casual and after five wear with lace taffeta and nylon options.

University Center Foster Katherine Figg Altman Athens Carol Blosser Barbara Nellis Joan Bush Claudette Bosscawen Ohio University Katherine Figgs Miss Nellis Miss Bush Mrs. Bosscawen Foster’s University Shop After Five

L F Efaw Honored On 76th Birthday in New Marshfield

The Efaw family gathered at L F Efaw's home in New Marshfield to honor his 76th birthday. Attendees from Athens and New Marshfield shared cards and gifts while enjoying ice cream, cake, iced tea, and coffee.

L. F. Efaw New Marshfield Milton Mary Jane Efaw Harry Sharon Efaw Harold Janet Efaw Martha K Michael Athens Virginia Bobbie Junior Rice Calvin Esther Efaw Macy Maught

Travelers Return and Visits Highlight Local Notes

DR and Mrs John Cady return home from Glencastle Ind with son Tom enrolled as a DePauw freshman on a four year scholarship. D David Reeder returns from Menasha Wis with 70th Gilbert Paper Co anniversary. joined by J A Buehler of Philadelphia. Everett and Clarence Fullers and Elmer Fuller back from a two week trip with deep sea fishing and Atlantic boat ride. Mr and Mrs H W Cox return from travels with Athenians I D Gehres and others visiting Danville Charles City Chicago then back to Danville. Charles W Evans family back from Washington DC. Mrs A W Boetticher and son host guests from Point Rock and Clarington. Glenna Miller to Albany for work through January 1.

John Cady Maplewood Dr Glencastle Ind Tom Cady DePauw University Athens High School Tom DePauw D. David Reeder Menasha Wis Gilbert Paper Co Reeder Samson Paper Co Philadelphia Wildwood N. J Washington, D. C Everett Grant Shannon Ave Clarence Fuller Guysville Elmer Fuller Chillicothe Atlantic Ocean H. W. Cox N. Shannon Ave Danville, Ill I. D. Gehres Danville Charles City Iowa Harold Vorhes Athnes Chicago Ill Gehres Norman Schuessler

Traveling Seat Shared with Michael Todd on Flight

Miss Edna M Way, professor of space arts at Ohio University, sat beside film figure Michael Todd on a Athens to New York City flight. She later visited Columbia University during a New York trip and attended four stage plays including Long Day's Journey Into Night and Auntie Mame.

Edna M. Way Ohio University Athens New York City Michael Todd Elizabeth Taylor Columbia University Miss Way Rosalind Russell

Bible Class Plans Supper At Plains Methodist Meeting

The Naami Bible Class of The Plains Methodist Church met at Mrs. Charles Davis's home to plan a supper. Committee chairs were Mrs. George Shafer Mrs. Lloyd Kittle Mrs. Walter McDonald and Mrs. Everett Hanning. After a business session led by Mrs. Francis Lee the group held an auction and contest with winners Mrs. Floyd Linscott and Mrs. George Shafer. Next meeting set for Oct 9.

Naami Plains Methodist Church Charles Davis George Shafer Lloyd Kittle Walter McDonald Everett Hanning Francis Lee Floyd Linscott

Athens Co FHA Chapters Hold Official Bd Meeting

Eleven Athens County schools represented at Rome Canaan High School for an official board meeting. Yvonne Matlack presided as county president outlining plans for the fall rally at Waterloo High School October 16. Members discussed registration and bracelet service with several chapters appointing Jr Fair Board reps.

Athens Co Homemakers of America Rome-Canaan Stewart Yvonne Matlack FHA Waterloo High School New Marshfield Shade Ames-Bern Carthage-Troy Athens Co. Jr Sue van Dyke Athens Beth Ann Williams the Plains Melva Faye Jordan Albany

Sorority Girls To Use Make-Shift Quarters for Next Month or So

Three Ohio University sororities face housing changes as building work continues. Alpha Delts add a two story extension housing 46 girls and a housemother apartment while Alpha Xi Delta remodels rear sections and plans a front addition. Chi Omega uses the old quarters while awaiting completion.

Vic Sherow Ohio University Chi Omega Alpha Xi Delta S. College St Gqan Aan Fou Atll. Nota Alpha Delts Blanche Robinson University Lindley Hall Laverne Lausche House Corporation Maude Lee Dorsey J. B. Roberts David Knauf Com

Thursday Club Plans Bright Future At Meeting

Scripture reading and a talk on The Power of Prayer by Mrs. Josephine Scott opened a Thursday Club gathering at Mrs. Lillian Knowlton's home. Members discussed quilting, Christmas cards, a Bible quiz, school day memories, and a back to school theme.

Josephine Scott Airline Thursday Club Lillian Knowlton Golda Scott Ruth Hawk Blanche Elliott Golds Scott Jane Munn Kathleen Love Freda Hawk Emma Jones Iona Ross

East Side PTA Meeting Tonight With Johnson Speaker

A meeting of the East Side PTA is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium Johnson will speak. Open house for parents runs 7 7 30 p m and 8 30 9 p m.

the Plains Pta East Side PTA Audi‘ 1 Johnson

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