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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1957
Page
6
Members and prospective members of the Athens Branch of the American Association of University Women can expect at least eight varied programs during the 1957 58 year, per the association's program booklet.
Five new Acacia members honored at a Sunday banquet in the Ohio Room of the OU Student Center. Bob Hay received the outstanding pledge award. Speakers included The Rev. John G. Koontz. Attendees included Dr. E J Taylor and Dr. Clint Spivey. A rummage sale by Phi Mu Auxiliary was announced for Friday and Saturday at The Armory.
Water running while peeling onions prevents lingering scent and tears. Rinse hands, dry, then rub with a small amount of talcum to complete the deodorizing routine. A cold water rinse and talcum keep the wearer socially presentable after kitchen tasks.
Members of Athens Naval Reserve composite company and their wives attended the unit s traditional steamed clam dinner Sunday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert L Worthman. Fifteen couples participated keeping the September event a yearly tradition.
The Athens Business and Professional Women's Club of Ohio received a citation for outstanding achievement announced by Dr. Margaret Fel singer at the year's first meeting. The award honors attendance at the Small Business Clinic on April 6, 1957 at Ohio State University with Pauline Fierce and others among the attendees.
The perfect oval face is ideal for hats, but different shapes can balance other face types. For round faces, add height with high crowns and upward lines. long faces need shallower crowns and wider sides. Hair arrangement can boost the flattering effect.
Rome Grange will receive a $50 bond and a plaque for its community service this past year. James Clark reports on his agricultural tour of Ohio Michigan and Ontario Canada including Ford Museum Greenfield Village and the Peebles Plowing Contest. Barbara Boyer leads a panel on 50 years of school benefits and a nations quiz. Gary Parsons reminds officers to attend the County Grange installation September 30 at Mechanicsburg School.
The Friendly Hour Neighbor's Club held a stork shower for Mrs. Wilbur McKnight at the McKnight home. Nineteen members and two guests attended the shower and potluck dinner after a brief business meeting led by Mrs. Hazel Neutzling. The club's Sept. 27 meeting will be at Mrs. Gertrude Kyle's home.
Now is the time to redecorate as children return to school. Mothers can refresh bedrooms with washable bedspreads slipcovers and drapes made from topsail sailcloth in decorator widths. Choose coordinated stripes checks or plaids with solid colors for a fresh palette.
Cincinnati reports toy manufacturers from 20 Midwest and Southern states meet to review trends. A manufacturer notes children show early fascination with a six gun, even as toys grow more elaborate and costly. A new bead form chlorine bleach from Purex promises safer stain removal.
A large triangular crocheted shawl pattern No. 5825 offers warmth with lightweight fit and can be worn as a head and shoulders cover. Pattern No. 8138 with PATTER Rama shows a multi fabric blouse in sizes 12 to 20 with detailed yardage. Both orders require coins, name and address to The Athens Messenger, 1150 Ave Americas, New York 36, N Y. A 1957 Needlework Album and Basic FASHION offer with prices and mailing details.
John Jagers of Athens lands his plane on an improvised air strip at Peebles Ohio for the 1957 Worlds Conservation Exhibition and Plowing Contest joining Albert Linscott and Dewey Goddard. Attendance nears 100000 with a 32000 car parking plan and CAA weather station guidance.
Athens Local Temperance Council held a meeting at Tom and Phillip Romine's home. Four guests Miss Sue Robinson Miss Pat Hooper Miss Phyllis Henigar and Clyde Ballenger signed pledges to join at the October 8 gathering hosted by Mrs. Bessie R. Strong.
Mothersingers meet at Mechanicsburg School at 7 30 p m new members welcome. Athens Presby Women s Assoc circles meet Group 1 2 p m with Mrs Don Perry 13 Riverside Dr Group 2 2 p m with Mrs Fred Weber U S Rte 50 W Group 3 1 p m lunch at Goldsberry cabin Group 4 2 p m with Mrs Carl Frey 54 Shannon Ave Group 5 2 p m with Mrs Frank Rauch Morrison Brown Hill Transportation help from Mrs Smith 20162 Troy Grange Coolville meets 8 p m bring cookies. Amesville Presby Women 8 p m at church dining room. Albany VFW Aux hosts demonstration party public invited refreshments. Athena Delphian Club 7 30 p m with Mrs John Cady 45 Maplewood Dr. Canaan Grange 8 p m election of officers celebrate July August Sept birthdays potluck. Young Matron s Group First Christian Church 8 p m with Mrs Joe Mechem 74 Grosvenor St bring tax stamps. WBA meets 7 30 p m at Mrs Estel Ward 51 FE State St bring tax stamps. First Methodist Church circles meet 2 p m Circle One Norris Mrs Carl Nessley Peach Ridge Circle Two Krantz Mrs Robert Voss 55 Fairview Circle Three Householder Mrs H C Lehman 112 Columbia Circle Four Mutchler Mrs Fred McKay 37 Elmwood Circle Five McKinniss Mrs Irvin Quick 108 Columbia Circle Six Green Mrs A D Townsend 54 W State note change
A Sunday party honored Scott Douglass on his second birthday at E State Street with family watching as neighbor children joined. Also planned is a joint party for Scott and Gail Strickland on Tuesday under Mrs. Douglass’s host.
Norman Kay of Merchantville New Jersey handles a complex hand with flawless dummy work. After an apparently sound auction his partner held mismatched cards but Kay still makes the hand. The piece ends with a bridge problem asking what to bid after a two heart raise.
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