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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1958
Page
9
Parents shop for bulky striped and solid color wool sweaters and coats for boys. The trend features all wool bulky knits with shawl collars, detachable hoods, and plaid linings, plus lightweight pullovers and cardigans for indoor wear. Bold pins near the hipline update the look.
Charles Le Maire, a veteran designer for stage and screen, says he has never found a perfect woman. He notes singers may lack a fitting diaphragm and dancers often have overdeveloped legs, complicating costume work.
A daughter Mary Lucille was born Aug 14 at the Submarine Base Station Hospital New London Conn to Metalsmith Second Class and Mrs Howard G Simpson of Quaker Hill Conn. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Fred C Blazier of Athens and Mr and Mrs James Caldwell of McArthur. Mrs F M Guthrie Townsend Pl has transferred from Columbus State Hospital to the Social Service department. Glamorous sweater girls and designers' approach to camouflaging flaws and accenting assets are discussed with examples including Susan Hayward Suzy Parker Jayne Mansfield and designer LeMaire who explains his method and background.
Weekend guests filled the Copeland home including Linda Vanderpool Roger Copeland of Hamilton and Donsil Matheny of Stewart with additional visitors from Barberton Belpre and Route 5. Arthur Burchfield moved from Mount St Mary Hospital to University Hospital in Columbus. Jack Hartley underwent surgery at St Josephs Hospital and faced about ten days of confinement.
The American Institute of Decorators showcased new floor ideas in New York highlighting waxed and polished surfaces, area rugs, and white vinyl floors. Exhibits featured bold color schemes, antique reproductions, and inventive details from Lionel Pahlmann and others, including quilt motifs and unusual lamp bases.
Ohio University Theatre's Monomoy Theatre on Cape Cod completed its first OU run with hard work and high enthusiasm. The 30 person company lived in the Monomoy 13 room house and dormitory, built sets in the scene shop, and received strong local support from Chatham residents and Athens backers.
Saturday hosts bake sales in front of the Electric office and at Mr Zion Baptist. A 8 p.m. shower honors Mr and Mrs Richard Young. Rainbow Girls install officers at Masonic Temple. Sunday features a ground observance alert and a reunion at Rising Park with a basket dinner. Monday lists club meetings at First Presbyterian and PTA planning for a carnival.
The Rome Canaan PTA met with Mrs Selma Mansfield presiding to review goals and recent curriculum and transportation changes. Mr Ellis outlined duties and the group scheduled a planning meeting for September 22 to organize the annual PTA Carnival.
Mrs. Harry Hawk was honored with a picnic dinner on her birthday by her family. Attendees included Harry Hawk and many relatives from Athens New Marshfield Chauncey The Plains Columbus Barberton and other nearby areas.
Pattern notices advertise Anne Adams and Laura Wheeler embroidery patterns for children including a dainty flower pot pocket panel and a child’s prayer panel. Includes sizes 2 4 6 8 with transfer embroidery, directions, and pricing for mail orders to New York addresses.
The Frost Auxiliary Hall group met with Mrs. Sam Howell presiding in Mrs. June Rosser's absence. They planned a November party to honor visiting officer Mrs. Ethel Constance of Toledo and announced state aids and a sale at the next meeting.
Plans were made for a bake sale to be held next Saturday following the Alexander Presbyterian Church Women's Association gathering at Mrs. Arthur Stuart's Albany home. President P. M. Lax led, with prayers, reports, and a missionary program, as districts near merger with Gallipolis hosting four on Oct. 9.
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