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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1961

Page

4

Social notes from Avon and surroundings

Mrs Homer B Gall hosted Mrs Gender nalik and guests at a coffee in Avon. The group includes many local residents with travels and visits noted. The Cheshire Garden Club announces a Silver Tea at the Swisher home Cheshire Route 554 with two sessions. Howard Nicholson and family return from a west coast trip covering 8500 miles through 16 states. E Joel Sanders and son Leslie return to Lexington Park Md after two weeks with Mr and Mrs Maynard Coates Richland Ave.

Cheshire Garden Club Ura Swisher Route 554 Cheshire Howard Nicholson Blackburn Heights West Coast Oregon California Reno, Ney Glacier Park Mont Mt. Ranier Wash Crater National Park Ore E. Joel Sanders Leslie Lexington Park

Buffet Honors Educators In Athens At University Home

President and Mrs. John C. Baker hosted an international educators buffet at the university president's residence in Athens. Baker spoke on Ohio University philosophy, with remarks translated into French and Spanish. The group tours Ohio schools and sites through December 15, with guests including Linh, Sagay, Tua, Hamblin, Denbow, and Renkenberger.

John C. Baker Athens Baker Ohio University B. A. Renkenberger Juan Calvo Ohio Linh Viet Nam Andrew

Community Club Events Across The Plains Tonight

Calendar notes list WSCS at 7 30 with Dorothy Cade in The Plains VFW Ladies Auxiliary at 7 30 honoring Shirley Crane’s birthday with a costume exchange. Amesville Methodist Church 7 30 with Maude Kasler and Nadine Marquis hosting guest from Athens. Delta Kappa Gamma 6 30 potluck at 50 W Carpenter. East Elementary PTA 7 30 Clyde Plant speaks. Nannie Allem Rebekah Lodge 8 p m inspection prep and tax stamps. Athens Band Boosters 7 30 band room. Higley Study Circle 1 p m with Mrs George Rutkoskie Woodside Dr potluck. Glouster Lodge 607 F and A M 7 30 work in F C degree.

the Plains WSCS Dorothy Cade the Plains Vfw Ladies Auxiliary Ray Koehler Shirley Crane Amesville Delta Kappa Gamma Adam Maccombs W. Carpenter East Elementary Pta Clyde Plant Nannie Allom

Circle One Meeting Reports Plans and Guests

Circle One of the Alexander Church met at Mrs. Howard McHarg’s home with 16 members and one guest. It announced the Presbyterial District 3 session at Amesville on Oct. 12 and asked attendees to call Mrs. Arthur Stewart. Participants included Mrs. Homer Higgin Mrs. George Snider and Mrs. Francis Allien. Mrs. Sarah Bowmen was the guest. The Jacksonville EUB Church Homecoming will be Sunday with a basket dinner at noon and the Rev. James B. McClung delivering a message.

Alexander Church Howard McHarg Amesville Arthur Stewart Homer Higgin George Snider Francis Allien Sarah Bowmen Jacksonville Eub Church James B. McClung

New Caesar Salad Popular In Warm Weather Lunches

The Caesar and The Waldorf vie for top salad status in American kitchens. The Caesar, ideal for warm weather, combines torn greens with a lemony French dressing and Parmesan, topped by a one minute boiled egg and croutons, with a pantry twist of garlic butter fried rice biscuits as a modern alternative.

Officers Elected for Athens County FHA

Loretta Glasgo of Athens was named recreation leader and Rosemary Kottyn of Chauncey was elected county treasurer at a The Plains High School meeting. Karen Stanley received a recognition as county and state FHA president. The new county constitution and by laws were approved. The Fall Rally is planned for October 17 in Athens with schools Athens Ames Bern Albany Glouster and York represented.

Loretta Glasgo Athens Athens County Fha the Plains High School Rosemary Kottyn Chauncever Karen Stanley FHA Ames- Bern Albany Glouster York

Literary Phase Holds Fall Meeting

The Progressive Literary Club met at Mrs. Erle Bridgewater Sr. house for their first fall gathering. Sixteen members attended, one new member joined, Miss Helen Hull. Mrs. Ralph Woods announced the fall conference at Portsmouth on Oct. 12 with Mrs. Raymond Bardin Sr. and Mrs. A L Jandes also participating. Guests included Mrs. Erle Bridgewater Jr. and Mrs. S L Darst.

Progressive Literary Club Erle Bridgewater Helen Hull Ralph Woods Portsmouth Raymond Bardin A. L. Jandes Erle Bridgewater, Jr S. L. Darst

CCL Group Opens Fall Meeting Held At Mrs Bratton Home

The Child Guidance group convened its first fall meeting at Mrs. J. K. Bratton’s residence. New vice president Mrs. Robert Sands outlined plans for the year including husbands night and guest night. A skit titled Press the Buzzer and Be Seated featured several members.

Child Guidance C. C. L J. K. Bratton Robert Sands L. A. Wigal Max Duncan Homer Gall H. T. Fillmer

Jolly Jills Celebrate Year at Linda McKibben Home

The Jolly Jills held their annual achievement meeting at Linda McKibben’s home on Sept 9 with 16 attendees including Mrs. Dennis Cavanaugh and Susan Romine. A picnic followed with themes by each girl about their 4-H year and ribbons awarded for project work and participation.

Jolly Jills Linda McKibben Lewis McBride Dennis Cavanaugh Susan Romine Jeanies Winigman Gracie Wright Lorette McGlone Sharon Willie Joyce Meredith Wanda Marlene Cash Threasa Hunsicker Loretta’ McGlone

Fashion Verdict Sets Fall Style for OU Freshmen Women

Ohio University freshmen women learned fall fashion essentials at a Center Ballroom event titled Judge For Yourself. The show sponsored by the OU Student Cabinet highlighted bold colors like gingers and emerald, long fitted pants, cone-flared skirts, and new coat silhouettes with belled sleeves, while premiums on fabrics such as silk and suede gave outfits an exotic edge. A notable note was the absence of white tennis shoes on the runway.

Ohio University

Edgar Wilson in Room 206 at St Josephs Hospital

Edgar Wilson of The Plains is recorded as staying in room 206 at St Josephs Hospital in Parkersburg West Virginia.

Edgar Wilson the Plains St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg W. Va

Mrs. Alta Smith Visits Athens Auxiliary 529

Mrs. Alta Smith former grand madam president of the Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles visits Athens Auxiliary 529. Plans for a sectional meeting in Athens on October 22. Smith now resides in Portsmouth and serves as membership and bulletin editor. West Elementary School PTA hosts a get acquainted program at 7 30 p m with new teachers to be introduced. Poston Happy Stitchers Club holds a rummage sale Friday 2 5 p m and Saturday 9 5 p m at the Armory.

Alta Smith Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles Athens Smith Portsmouth West Elementary School PTA Poston Happy Stitchers Club Armory

U S Culinary Trends Evidenced In Contest

National bake off trends show cakes declining while spice use grows. The Owen Sesame Pie, a sixth bake off grand prize winner, popularized sesame seeds after its fame. Western cooks lead in main dishes, Midwest in bread, East and South in cakes. Finalists come to the Berkley Hilton October 1 2 3 to compete for 25000 dollars.

America East South Midwest Berkley Hilton Hotel

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