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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1959

Page

9

Area Groups Meet Plan Activities for Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae

Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Club met at Mrs. Richard McKinstry’s home to discuss plans and sent thanks for a 100 dollar Athens County Crippled Children and Adults donation. Invitations were extended to Ohio Wesleyan for the April 4 luncheon and April 26 International Reunion Dinner at the Ohio University Center.

Alpha Gamma Delta Richard McKinstry E. State St John L. Vickers Athens County Society For Crippled Children and Adults Wee Ewer Eett Ohio Wesleyan Delaware Ohio University Center

Phi Mu Auxiliary Plans Rummage and Parties

The Phi Mu Auxiliary met Wednesday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Karl Witzler hosting. G E Smith treasurer led the business session and plans were made for a May 8 and 9 rummage sale at the Armory. A nominating committee was appointed and a coke party set for April 13 at the sorority house. A dessert party for graduating seniors was planned for May 6 at Mrs L C Staats home.

Phi Mu Karl Witzler N. Fort St G. E. Smith Armory H. W. Howell C. L. Dow Edith Cole Sorority L. C. Staats Northword Dr Clara DeLand J. B. Grogan Rush Elliott

Higley Study Circle Keeps Forum On Generations Theme

The Higley Study Circle met at Mrs. C. W. Gross's home with president Mrs. H. O. Sedwick presiding. Guest speaker Prof. F. L. Shoemaker discussed Grandfather Father Son and traced how inventions transport and industry advanced through generations. Next meeting with Mrs. H. C. Ackerman on April 15.

Higley Study Circle C. W. Gross H. O. Sedwick F. L. Shoemaker H. C. Ackerman

Marshfield Garden Club Meets in Regular Session

The New Marshfield Garden Club met Wednesday with Mrs. George Rhorie. President Mrs. George Hayman led the business meeting. Mrs. Frank Brewer spoke on Trees and read a paper. Eleven members and one guest, Mrs. Coe Dearth, attended. A social hour followed. The May meeting will be with Mrs. Bernice Rhodehaver.

New Marshfield Garden Club George Rhorie George Hayman Frank Brewer Brewer Jesus

Adult Fellowship Class Elects Officers at Plains Methodist

The Plains Methodist Adult Fellowship Class met at Mrs. Otho Coon’s home with 16 members. Mrs. Norman Smith led devotions and Miss Dorothy Cade led Bible study as officers were elected for the coming year and a May 6 dinner was planned.

The Plains Methodist Church Otho Coon Sam McDonald Norman Smith Dorothy Cade

New Marshfield OES Plans Bake Sale Saturday

The New Marshfield Order of the Eastern Star will hold a bake sale Saturday April 4 in front of the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. For pickup call Montrose 4 243 or 28384.

Colorful doll protects your toaster pattern 607

Advertisement requests 35 cents for pattern 607 plus 5 cents for first class mailing. Send name address and zone to The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept. in New York. Also offers 1959 Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book for 25 cents with embroidery crochet knitting weaving and a cut out doll surprise.

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

Teens' Misses' Pattern 4754 Size 16

Advertises Printed Pattern 4754 for Teens and Misses in sizes 12 to 20. Describes a cheerful neck line and breezy skirt with handy pockets. Requires 4% yards of 35 inch fabric for size 16. Include pattern details and mailing cost to Anne Adams in New York.

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

Grown Up Fashion For Tots Delights Sunday Set

The Sunday school set steps out in Paris and New York inspired styles with full skirts and fitted bodices. Party petti coats return for little girls who favor frills and washable fabrics that resist wrinkles and soil.

Paris New York Mom Sis

Social Calendar Highlights Local Events This Weekend

Burlingham hosts a square dance at Woodman Hall from 8 30 p m to 12 30 a m. The Athens OES rummage sale runs 8 a m to noon at Ohio Cleaners N Court St. Officers practice at 7 30 p m. Shade High School hosts a round and square dance 9 p m to midnight to benefit American Cancer Society. New Marshfield Eastern Star bake sale available for pickup by calling Montrose 4 2432.

Woodman Hall Burlingham Athens OES Ohio Cleaners N. Court St Summit Grange & P.m Shade High School American Cancer Society Green Valley Boys New Marshfield Eastern Star Columbus Southern Ohio Electric Co Montrose

Coming and Going Funeral and travel notes from local residents

Mrs. Richard Fought returned to her home after wintering in Miami Florida and Isle of Palms South Carolina visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs D C Parker The Plains hosted guests Richard Parker and children Jay Pattie Lyn and Mrs J P Williams and sons. James Riggs by and children visited Easter with Raymond McDune. Margaret Kasten Ohio University returns from New York City. Andy Brozak New England returns from western states with trips to California Tijuan a Mexico and San Diego. Ronnie Gilmore returns home after a year with the U S Air Force on Iopa Jima and Thavis AFB staying with relatives in Torrance California.

Richard — Fought Fisher Miami Fla Isle of Palms S. C Margaret Sigismund Stanley South Carolina Donald Adams Billy, Lee Richard D. C Margaret Kasten Ohio University New York City Andy Brozak New England Brozak Cleveland California Margaret Goodrich San Diego Tijuania Mex West Ronnie Gilmore U. S. Air Force Iowa Jima Thavis Air Force Base Torrance Calif J. L. Carte Elsie Driscoll Mr. Gilmore Keith Gilmore Shannon Ave

Wedding Plans for Olivia Rardin and Cloyce Martin

Plans are announced for the marriage of Miss Olivia Rardin daughter of Mr and Mrs John Rardin to Cloyce Robert Martin son of Mr and Mrs Cloyce G Martin Sr of Richland Ave. The ceremony will be at First Christian Church Saturday at 7 30 p m with Rev Joe B Maffett officiating.

Olivia Rardin Cloyce Robert Martin Rardin John Rardin Belleana Place Mr. Martin Cloyce G. Martin, Sr Richland Ave Joe B. Maffett Jerry Steward Pamela Jane Perkins Parma Claudia Ann Rutter Patricia Davis Ronnie Kennedy David Lovett Raymond Bardin, Jr Athens Phillip Williams Washington D.H Martin Kirkendall Gilbert Stephenson

Pantry shower honors Miss Bardin bride elect

Miss Bardin bride to be of Cloyce Robert Martin was guest of honor at a pantry shower hosted by Mrs. Henry Litz at 3 Belleana Place. Attendants included Mrs. John Bardin and Mrs. Cloyce Martin Sr., with pink and white decor and refreshments served by Mrs. Martin.

Robert Hawk Fred Nida Evelyn Aleshire Clarence Fuller Lloyd Graham Charles Linscott Arthur McCoy Gail Slater Evan Edwards Miss Bardin Cloyce Robert Martin Henry Litz Belleana Pla Josephine Risch Jerry Steward Carl Wilson James Vercoe Wesley Barnhart Bernette Wolfe John Bardin Cloyce Martin, Sr Karen Atkins Thor Olson Don Strawn Carrol Davis George Gaver Tom Henry Martin

Lydia Lash Evans Club Celebrates 34th Anniversary

The Lydia Lash Evans Club marked its 34th anniversary with a luncheon at the Ohio University Center. Seven teen members shared Easter thoughts as flowers graced the table. A tribute was read to the late Mrs. J. R. Harvey, founder in 1925, and the next meeting will be April 16 at Mrs. Fred W. Weber’s home.

Lydia Lash Evans William Connett Harvey Evans Fred W. Weber

Rome-Canaan Seniors Preview I Remember Mama Play

Premier performance by the Rome Canaan senior class in the high school auditorium at 8 p m on April 10 directed by Clayton Stein. The production, adapted by John Van Druten from Kathrine Forbes, features 29 scenes and 25 scenery shifts with Kay Cochran in the title role Mama.

Rome-Canaan Mama Rome-Canaan High School Clayton Stein Plains High School John van Druten Kathrine Forbes

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Alpha Gam Alumnae Club John W. Stewart Harold Rose Margaret Burt Charles Schrader E. E. Munden Hazel Roach Vickers Phi Mu Auxiliary Higley Marshfield Garden Club Church Treasury Warren Graham Elmo Scott Main & Market Sts Logan, Ohio Big Voila New Marshfield Oes By Sauna Wheeler Fawcett Chesterhill, Ohio James Riggsby James Debbie Petersburg, Va McKee Drugs, Inc Fred Kiltan Prescription Store of Security Bank Kay Cochran Carol Dorr James France Willa Noble Judith Laughlin Glenn Jarvis Robert Christy Virginia Coen Carole Chambers Jo Ann Baker Gary Taylor Barbara Wheaton Phillip Johnson Bernard Walsh Rexford Storer Mildred Tabler Velma Flowers Lola Wood James Cooper Ethel McGill Judith Walker Nina Fortney Charles Bartlett David Coen Zelma Butcher Lorena Cook Robert Tucker Cos Tume Dana Cosgrove Dial
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