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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1957

Page

9

Children Learn by Doing At Cooperative Nursery

The Cooperative Nursery in the Presbyterian Church Sunday school room, started Sept. 16, is run cooperatively by graduates Mrs. E. P. Lynn and Mrs. Leroy Shamel. Twenty four children are enrolled. mothers fund the venture with ten dollars per month for materials, rent, and teachers. Registration is led by Mrs. William S. Roberts, with officers Mrs. Edward Tenson treasurer and Mrs. Ray F. Spring vice-chairman.

Presbyterian Church E. P. Lynn Shamel William S. Roberts Sunnyside Dr Edward Tenson Catalena Ray F. Spring

Program and Reception For New Ohio U Faculty Wives

Ohio University hosts a program and reception for wives of new faculty members next Wednesday at 8 p m in the Student Center ballroom. Mrs Burton Andrews chairs the event with Mrs Troy Organ speaking on This Is Ohio University and Mrs William W Chase introducing 1957 58 Newcomers Club officers.

Ohio University Newcomers Club Burton Andrews Troy Organ William W. Chase Bridge Group Earl Weber Service Group James Tullis Hobby Group Arvin Wells H. H. Vallowe Lowell B. Howard Folden Stumpf Homer Bradshaw Howard Shull Sexson E. Humphreys Gustav Smith Faculty Wives Club F. T. Paige George Lobdell

Fall fashions feature red and blue as keynotes

In this fashion note, fall styles return to elegance with blue and red as dominant colors honoring Queen Elizabeth's visit. Brown gray and black remain popular while summer cottons fade away. An unrelated food aside mentions bananas fried with ham steak as a dish accompaniment.

Queen Elizabeth

Legion Auxiliary Sets Eighth District Fall Conference

Plans for the Eighth District Fall Conference were approved at a recent American Legion Auxiliary meeting. The K. T. Crossen Unit No. 21 will host at the American Legion Home on October 8 with 8th District President Mrs. William Stewart of Athens presiding. Guest officer will be Department first vice-president Mrs. Homer Ludwig. Luncheon at Sportsman Grill. reservations due with Mrs. Harley Moler before October 1.

American Legion Auxiliary K. T. Crossen American Legion William Stewart Athens Homer Ludwig Sportsman Grill Harley Moler

Social Calendar Highlights Busy Saturday Events

The social calendar lists events at Gandee's Music Shop, Albany Grange, Minear Chapter 274 in Guysville, Rome Canaan High School anniversary observance with a Grand Visitation, a Moose rummage sale at Cash Feed Store, a Phi Mu Alpha rummage at the Armory, Booster Night at Athens Grange Hall with doughnuts, and the Gold Star Mothers pilgrimage at Mohican State Park with speaker Mrs. C William O Neill. Also a cooking tip urges using cold water to cover bones when making stock.

Minear CES Guysville Rome-Canaan High School Stewart Worthy Grand Jatron Phi Mu Aux Athens Grange Hall Grange Memorial Forest Mohican State Park Loudonville C. William O'Neill Ohio

Regal Fashions For Autumn Makeup And Hair Trends

The article describes autumn regal fashions with bold lip and eye makeup, a polished pearl complexion, and light rouge. It advises tinted base lighter than skin, clear red lipstick with blue tinge, and clear rouge and nail polish. Eyebrows should have feathered strokes, eyes lighter shadows to suit coloring, and medium length hair remains popular.

Question taunts with elusive dining deal in Ohio

A quiz show moment centers on a $269,000 prize as the host asks Mr. Smathers for another spot in Southeastern Ohio offering a Filet Mignon Dinner like Blosser's Restaurant in Logan for $2.75. The question challenges contestants to name an alternative venue with the same value.

Logan Ohio Mr. Smathers China Suez Canal

Miss Wright Leaves for Columbus Nursing Studies

Miss Nancy Wright, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ross Wright of Long Run Rd, departs for Columbus to study at Ohio State University's School of Nursing. She has been visiting her sister Mrs Robert L Williams in Cincinnati. Mrs Wright travels to Ashtabula for the golden wedding anniversary of her sister in law Mrs Franklin Pugh.

Nancy Wright Ross Wright Long Run Rd Columbus School of Nursing Ohio State University Wright Robert L. Williams Cincinnati Ashtabula Franklin Pugh

Shrinettes Plan Halloween Party in Athens

The Shrinettes finalized plans for a October 30 party at their regular meeting held at 19 N. Shannon Street. Members will present a humorous masked program for county seniors and refreshments were provided by the hostesses.

Athens Shrinettes Ted Stiff N. Shannon St Bernard Spaulding Richard Fought

Slim Pickings at Raymndville Beta Sigma Phi Penalty

Zeta XI of Beta Sigma Phi plans to raise funds by a penny for each inch of waistline. President Mrs. John Bruce says both members and the pickings were slim, with fines from 23 to 30 cents. A culinary tip suggests a cranberry relish mix with crushed pineapple and citrus zest.

Raymondville Tex Zeta XI Beta Sigma Phi Sorority John Bruce

Double Celebration At Reeves Home On 56th Anniversary

On Sunday September 22 a basket dinner gathered relatives at the Albany area farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Reeves. They celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary and Mr. Reeves 84th birthday with family members present. Attendees included Elza McCall Roscoe Martin Guy Morrison Grace Woodyard Esther Burt Sharon Reeves Dickie Jimmy Reeves Matthew Robson Connie David Hall Bob Cochran Howard Woodyard and others.

Alvin Reeves Albany Reeves Elza McCall Roscoe Martin Guy Morrison Grace Woodyard Esther Burt Sharon Helen Reeves Dickie Jimmy Matthew Robson Connie David John Hall Bob Cochran Howard Woodyard Charles Katherine Betty Linda Osmond Luckett Ermel

Installation Of Officers Held At Recent Meeting Of WCTU

The Women's Christian Temperance Union held an installation for the coming year at Richland Ave Methodist Church. Officers include president Mrs. Sidney Kasler and treasurer Mrs. Howard Romine with several vice presidents and directors named. A program featured Rev. Arthur Leach on education as a highway to Christ, readings, a duet, devotions, and prayers.

WCTU Women’s Christian Temperance Richland Ave. Methodist Church Sidney Kasler Treva Black Mary Heft A. E. McConkey Howard Romine Arthur Leach Christ E. C. Kenney A. E McConkey Cecile Clark Dale Bumgardner Thomas Ludlum United Lutheran Church Women Charles Johnson Willard Baxter Warren H. Reininga Shell Reininga Burton Andrews Virgil Bickel Wendell Brooks

Friend's Night To Be Observed By Ohio Eastern Star

The Athens Chapter No. 175 of the Ohio Eastern Star will hold its Annual Friend's Night at the Masonic Temple Monday at 7 30 p.m. The Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of Ohio will honor the gathering. A potluck dinner precedes the meeting with meat and drink supplied. members should bring a side dish and their own table service.

Athens Ohio Eastern Star Masonic Temple Grand Chapter of Ohio

Carthage FHA Elects Officers For Coming Year

The Carthage Troy Chapter of Future Homemakers of America elected officers for the coming year. Names include Barbara Mantle as President, Nancy Ladd as Vice President, Carole Mercer Recording Secretary and Ruth Bernard Corresponding Secretary. The group will install officers and initiate new members at the Sept. 30 meeting.

Carthage Troy Future Homemakers of America Barbara Mantle Nancy Ladd Carole Mercer Ruth Bernard Mary Buchanan Billie Buchanan Ruth Ann Stone Jean Massie Margaret Windland Darlene Barnhart Christine Guthrie Terry Root Mary Smeeks F. H Coolville

Lessons in Bridge South's spade bid falters against strong defense

White South's spade opening is criticized as not biddable yet the four spades contract could succeed despite a bad trump break. East and West execute precise defenses with key coverings and rivering plays that pin South, forcing a downfall as West taps diamonds and clubs block.

White South East West South Dummy

Visitors Tour School Opens Rome-Canaan P.T.A.

The Rome-Canaan P.T.A. held an opening meeting featuring a school tour for visitors. Staff and Student Council members were introduced, a nursery was run by students, and an instructional film was shown for older children. Herman Ellis outlined bus rerouting and two fall levies. A special meeting is set for Sept. 30 at 8 p.m. to plan the annual carnival for Oct. 18.

Lutheran Church Women Plan Coffee Hour Series

Lutheran Church Women outline a series of Sunday coffee hours at the Shell home to acquaint Ohio University students with Rev. and Mrs. Shell and Christ Lutheran Church members. The program, including study meetings, family night suppers, and mixed adult meetings, will run quarterly throughout the year with luncheon for a Tuesday discussion group at the Lutheran Student House.

Ohio University Austin F.i Shell Christ Lutheran Church Congregation Shell Maplewood Drive Burton S. Andrews Virgil E. Bickel H. J. Geisendorfer Shell Home Christ Lutheran Church Lutheran Samuel J. Johnson

Crochet Kitten Pattern 12 Inch Toy for Young Hands

Pattern No 2208 offers a 12 inch crocheted kitten in gray and white or white and black yarn. Directions, materials, stitch illustrations, and pattern delivery to Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger, New York. Also promotes a 1957 Needlework Album for 25 cents with fifty six pages of designs and directions.

Sena Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N. Y

New Arrival Candace Ann Linscott Born at Sheltering Arms

Mr and Mrs Charles Linscott announce the birth of daughter Candace Ann on Sept 17 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. She joins brothers Gregory 10 and Jeffrey 7. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles Mace of Athens and Mr and Mrs Floyd Lascott of The Plains. Lewis B Smith missionary for Barbados will speak at New Marshfield Church of Christ Sunday Sept 29 at 10 45 AM.

Charles Linscott the Plains Candace Ann Sheltering Arms Hospital Lewis B. Smith Barbados New Marshfield

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Cooperative Nursery Leroy Shamel Don Moore Cosmo Catalano Fry Ohio U Uway Pm Apres al Cline Pharmacy Co Legion Aux Charles Kight Jackson R. T. Fielder Lithelpolis Frank Jackson Nelsonville Silas Hamilton Gallipolis Albany Grange Women of the Moose Cash Feed Store Court St Smythe Smathers Shrinettes Bessie Moore Flower Mission H. T. Phillips Ida Allison C. R. White R. W. Ives Armed Services L. B. McCune Cora Hawk M. T. Vermillion Carthage Fha NORTH Uth Ruth You Lutheran Church Women Warren Reininga Samuel Johnson Frank Sterling Augusta Gabriel Robert Schneider Uhlman’s Candace Ann Linscott S. Court St Athens, Ohio Unicaps Squibb’s Brewers Pieatea The McKee Drugs, Inc. “Prescription Store of Fred Kiltan
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