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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1958

Page

6

Scout Leaders Meet Across Towns At Camp Rotan

Leaders from New Marshfield The Plains Glouster and Athens total 27 attend the Girl Scout Leaders Association meeting at Camp Rotan. Mrs Vere Smith opens the session with Mary Katherine Sidders offering songs learned at Camp Mary Wood Kalamazoo Mich.

New Marshfield the Plains Glouster Athens Girl Scout Leaders’ Association Camp Rotan Vere Smith Mary Katherine Sidders Camp Mary Wood Kalamazoo Mich

Four Rivers Area Development Committee Formed in Parkersburg

The first Four Rivers Area Development Committee meeting was held in Parkersburg last week with three Athenians from the Girl Scout Leaders Association Mrs. Gertrude Linnenbruegge Mrs. Thor Olson and Mrs. Carl Weber planning the next meeting on November 20 from 1 30 to 3 30 p.m. in Parkersburg A national board member will speak and officers for the new area will be elected All registered adults in scouting and National Board members are invited A postmeeting open house will follow at the new office on St Marys Street in Parkersburg.

Sturgeon United Appeal Charles Snow Marvin Sickles Robert Keller W. G. Catlin Parkersburg Girl Scout Leaders Association Gertrude Linnenbruegge Thor Olson Carl Weber St. Mary’s St

Seventh Grade Girls Invited to Join Scouts Troop

Junior High announces a seventh grade Girl Scout troop. next meeting in Room 103 on September 30. Invites absentees to attend Tuesday. refreshments to be served. Ohio University students Barbara Roush Peggy Muraca Connie Courtright and Sue Riley assist Mrs Jack Belloma as adult leader.

Ohio University Barbara Roush Peggy Muraca Connie Courtright Sue Riley Jack Belloma

Weekend Sale Focus on Budget Beef and Low-Cost Staples

The weekly review notes supermarkets will feature chuck roast and other affordable cuts like rump roast and smoked beef tongue, with fryers and pork items also highlighted. Egg prices ease slightly while vegetables show variable trends. Seasonal beef supplies expected to be ample in October, with shifts in lettuce and other produce prices.

Officers Installed At CCL Meeting

New officers of the Intermedi ate C C L were installed by outgoing president Mrs. Carl Gustavson at the home of Mrs. Carl Clifford on Tick Ridge Rd. Installed were Mrs. Arthur Cornwell president Mrs. Ralph Smeck vice president Mrs. James Snyder secretary and Mrs. John Cline treasurer. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Gustavson. The October meeting will be at Mrs. Kenneth Kerr’s home.

Intermediate C.C.L Carl Gustavson Carl Clifford Tick Ridge Rd Arthur Cornwell Ralph Smeck James Snyder John Cline Gustavson R. Kenneth Kerr

Christian Church Homecoming Draws 110 Attendees

The Airline Christian Church held its homecoming on September 21 with about 110 people in attendance. A noon basket dinner followed an afternoon program led by Mrs. Lester Scott and Mrs. Mark Clark. Readings were given by Mrs. Lester Scott and Mrs. Arthur Lievellen, with prayers by Rev. McGoldrick of New Marshfield Christian Church. Musical pieces featured performers including Willard and John Love, Steve and Wayne Clark, Don Hawk, Raymond Clark, Maurita Ross, Linda Clark, Julia Scott and Sue Love. Helpers included Mrs. Frieda Kennard, Miss Weltha Clark, Mrs. Thelma Ross, Fred Lee Tom, and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hatch. Rev. J. B. Maffett also spoke. Athens Women's Bowling Association meets tonight at 7 at 58 N Court St.

Airline Christian Church Lester Scott Mark Clark McGoldrick New Marshfield Christian Church Arthur Lievellen Willard John Love Steve Wayne Clark Don Hawk Raymond Clark Maurita Ross Linda Clark Julia Scott Sue Love Frieda Kennard New Marshfield Weltha Clark Athens Thelma Ross Fred Lee Tom Norman Hatch J. B. Maffett

Waterloo High School Elects New Student Council Officers

The Waterloo High School student council installs new officers Sandra Woods president Linda Mace vice president Marilyn Carsey secretary Sharon McClain news reporter and Bob Stanley treasurer. New members include Nancy Adams Anita Chesser Tamara Barber Judy MacFadden Rita Carsey Yvonne Martin Joy Goff and Larry Pierce. September 11 meeting covered Freshmen Day plans and officer installation.

Waterloo High School Sandra Woods Linda Mace Marilyn Carsey Sharon McClain Bob Stanley Nancy Adams Anita Chesser Tamara Barber Judy MacFadden Rita Carsey Yvonne Martin Joy Goff Larry Pierce

Fall wedding gowns reflect pragmatic young brides

The young brides heading to fall weddings are the youngest in decades and approach plans with clear sight and practicality. New gowns mirror this attitude with three standout styles: a square-necked short dress with lace sleeves, a bustle-bow gown with a train, and a modest long-sleeved full-length classic.

Bolin announce birth of son Randy Duane

Mr and Mrs Robert D Bolin of Albany announce the birth of a son Randy Duane on August 8 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Delmer Bolin of Albany and Mr.

Robert D. Bolin Albany Randy Duane Sheltering Arms Hospital Delmer Bolin

Cline Family Announces Birth of Claudette Faye

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred B. Cline of McArthur announce the birth of a daughter, Claudette Faye, on September 13 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Delmer Bolin of Albany and Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Cline of McArthur are noted, with a great grandmother named Mrs. Faye Young of Columbus and others in the family.

Wayne Michall Athens Faye Young Columbus Bolins Ronald Alfred B. Cline McArthur Claudette Faye Sheltering Arms Hospital Delmer Boiin Albany Ellsworth Cline

Canasta Club Meets in The Plains

The Plains Canasta Club met Monday night at Mrs. Charlotte Hawk’s home with six members present. Attendees were Mrs. Iva Grace, Mrs. Bitty Oliver, Mrs. Elaine McGraner, Mrs. Mary Scott, Mrs. George Fuller, and Mrs. June Koon. Next meeting with Mrs. Fuller is Oct 6, to celebrate Mrs. McGraner’s birthday. On Oct 1 the club will meet with Mrs. Koon for cancer dressings with the Young Mothers Club.

The Plains Canasta Club Charlotte Hawk Iva Grace Bitty Oliver Elaine McGraner Mary Scott George Fuller June Koon

Needlework patterns and a 1959 craft book offer

Advertisement for crochet patterns and a Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book from 1959. It describes a pineapples and triangles crochet square, scarf and cloth projects, pattern 548, mail order details, and a second offer: a craft book with embroidery crochet knitting weaving and a colorable cut-out doll, priced at 25 cents.

Athens Messenger P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y Laura Wheeler

Easy to Sew On the Go Dress Pattern 4844

Printed Pattern 4844 for Junior Miss sizes 9 11 13 15 17. Describes plumb line slim front gathered back under curved yoke with small collar. Pattern includes printed directions and requires 1 1 2 yards 54 inch fabric. 5 yards 35 inch contrast for size 13. Send 50 cents plus 10 cents extra for 1st class mail to Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Dept.

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

Church and club events calendar for weekend activities

Saturday schedule lists bake sales by Women Association of Alexander Presbyterian Church in front of Gandee's Music House and near Varsity Theater plus Sigma Phi Gamma sorority and Mt Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Albany Grange meets 8 pm bring pie or sandwiches. Sunday events include Union Church homecoming and United Spanish War Veterans auxiliary at courthouse, Orange Christian Church service, Coolville Lodge potluck, and Church of Christ New Marshfield Bible school and program with Gerald Stemm.

Women’s Association Alexander Presbyterian Church Gandee’s Music House S. Court St Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Ladies of Union Church Auxiliary 64 United Spanish War Veterans Church of Christ of

Mary Fitch Weds Darrell Geib in First Methodist Church

Miss Mary Anna Fitch daughter of Mr and Mrs A W Fitch New London married Darrell C Geib at 4 30 pm September 21 at the First Methodist Church. The couple both 1957 Ohio Wesleyan graduates will reside in Dayton after a brief wedding trip.

Mary Anna Fitch A. W. Fitch New London Darrell C. Geib First Methodist Church W. Leo William Anna William Marian Coe Geib Ohio Wesleyan University

NALC Auxiliary Plans District Meeting in Athens

The NALC Auxiliary met at 129 E. State St. with Mrs. Cecil McGlone Jr presiding and outlining the year’s program. Plans discussed for the Southeastern Ohio District Meeting at Athens Grange Hall on Oct 11 with a dinner before the program. Ten members named favorite colors. Mrs. Richard Hartley and Mrs. Robert Mingus initiated. Hartley won mystery prize. Dessert was served. next meeting is a masquerade at Mrs. A. E. McConkey’s home.

N.A.L.C Gilbert Knight E. State St Cecil McGlone, Jr Southeastern Ohio Athens Grange Hall Richard Hartley Robert Mingus

Cheese board becomes centerpiece at informal gatherings

Household hints note the cheese board growing in prominence at casual get-togethers. A small breadboard holds different cheese wedges passed to guests to cut their own portions, with crackers or small bread slices offered in accompanying baskets.

Putnam Parents Meet First Fall Session At School

Members of the University Elementary School Parents Committee convene the fall semester Monday at 7 30 p m with Mrs. Shipman presiding in Mr Shipman s absence. New Principal Robert Barnard and new sixth grade teacher Noah Garris will be introduced as plans for the All Parents Meeting October 27 are outlined.

University Elementary James ‘Shipman Shipman Robert Barnard Noah Garris Parents’ Committee Samuel Jasper Paul Hagensick Wendell Brooks Taylor Culbert

Mechanicsburg PTA Announces Committees and New Teachers

The Mechanicsburg PTA opened with a potluck and speaker County Superintendent Christman. Principal Raymond Lee introduced new teachers Glenna Weather Ruth Spivey and Grace Hoffman and a fluoride water plan was adopted. Committee appointments cover program budget hospitality membership publicity and more with numerous home room mothers named.

Mechanicsburg Pta Christman Raymond Lee Glenna Weather Ruth Spivey Grace Hoffman Laziman Paul Burson Lowel Rapp Francis Conrath Calvin Efaw Ray Carmichael Earl Hooper Bill Riley William James Jesse Weekley Robert Hedges Charles Douglas Jack Clark Harold Douglas Ed Tuckerman Carl J. House Charles Hibbard Mervin Deweese James Marshall George Sandborn Rodger Forman Emmerson Wise Jack Robinson Glenn Junod Benton Miller Hoffman PTA James L. Wilson Glenn Gaston Richard Nisley James Wilson J. K. Bratton Vaughn Conley William Riley Eldon Kramer McDaniel Robert Essex Charles Gall R Robert Sands Weatherby

Rome Grange Wins Bond In Service Contest

Rome Grange of Stewart receives a 50 dollar bond in the County Service Contest funded by the National and Sears Roebuck Foundation. Among 900 granges in the competition Aetna Grange Fulton County takes first Union Richland County second and Liberty Grange Guernsey County third.

Rome Grange Stewart National Sears-Roebuck Foundation Aetna Grange Fulton County Union Richland County Liberty Grange Guernsey County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Four Rivers Committee Weekly Food Review CCL Christian Church Athens Women’s Bowling Association N. Court St Betty Crocker Iainse McKee Drugs, Inc Prescription Store Fred Kiltan Randy Duane Bolin Claudette Faye Cline Canasta Albany Grange Charles McGrath Earl McGrath Carpenter Orange Christian Church Harold Doster Coolville Lodge Forked Run Lake Mary Fitch D. C. Geib NALC Logan Putnam Parents Meeting A. T. Turnbull Francis Fuller Richard Seleck Thomas Foster Thomas Curry Austin Shell Bert Barnes George Klare Robert Wickham Richard Lockhard Marvin White Sexson Humphreys Paul O’brien J. T. Shipman E. M. Collins Myron Sturgeon Jess Weekley Raymond Duckler Robert Wakefield Wilbur Williams Martin Frances Gura Robert Hoskinson Spivey John ‘Romine J. Lowell Rapp Robert Shellman Hill Leonard Gilkey Glen Junod George Sheldon Harold Cooley Glenice Lenigar Woodrow Sherwood Robe Delmar Buffington Glenn Goldsberry Edgar Tuckerman Athens Pharmacy Orson Taffeta & Velvet
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