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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1961

Page

8

Easter Visits Highlight Family Gatherings Across States

A chain of Easter weekend visits features MR and MRS JAMES HOUSEHOLDER hosting their daughter and granddaughters from Meadville Pennsylvania. Many relatives travel for family reunions with extended visits in Athens Canton and Tarentum including Chadwells McBrides Reed Minears Herb family connections and Beauchamp McKelvey and Bennett households.

James Householder Elmwood Place Wendell Fryer Jr Lynn Lori Meadville Fryer Mr. Fryer Wendell Fryer Sr Forrest St Householder Emily Fryers Mr. Fryer Jr Ray McCune Sunnyside Drive James Riggsby Debbie Jimmie Lewisburg Gary McCune Donnie Milan Mich Earnest C. Minear N. McKinley Ave Easter Cletus Hart Linda Minear Asa Easter West Milton George Sealock Childdren Greg Kathy Pickerton Dallas Smith Kelly and Dallas Jr Carol Herb William Herb Canaanville Road New York City Advance Board of Missions The Methodist Church Miss Herb Riverside Church New York Clarence Bennett Clarence Jr Conneaut Bennett Herb Capt Joyce Herb Salvation Army Tarentum

Dr Cameron to Speak at AAUW Meeting

The Athens Branch of the American Association of University Women will meet April 6 at 7 30 p m at East Elementary School. Dr Helen A Cameron AAUW state legislative chairman and OSU economics instructor will discuss new and proposed legislation at state and federal levels, focusing on taxes and expenditures.

Dr.Cameron AAUW Athens The American Association of University Women East Congress Ohio General Assembly Helen A. Cameron Ohio State University Cameron

Teen Age Dance and Record Hop Set for April 10 at Plains

The Plains High School Junior Class sponsors a Monday night dance and record hop starting April 10 at the Berry Claxton Hotel. The events run 7 30 to 10 30 pm and support the trip to New York and Washington DC next year. Disc jockey is Eugene Brundige, junior class president.

Berry Claxton Hotel the Plains High School Plains New York Washington, D. C Eugene Brundige

New 1961 Needlecraft Catalog and Pattern Offers

Announcing the Spring Summer fashion show of patterns and the new 1961 Needlecraft Catalog. Includes Printed Pattern 4827 and Pattern 598 with sizes 10 through 18, shipping details, and prices. Advertises sundress wrap tunic patterns, sunsuits and crochet knit embroider crafts with mail orders to The Messenger in New York.

Anne Adams the Messenger Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y Laura Wheeler The Messenger Needlecraft Dept P. O Old Chelsea Station New York 11

Calendar Of Events Clears Thursday Activities

The Plains FD Auxiliary led by Mrs. Elizabeth McCoy hosts a 7 30 p m meeting. AAUW at E Elementary School with Ohio Legislation topic chaired by Mrs Ellery Goles and hostesses Miss Lorraine Dahlke and Miss Mary Ward. C Wives K of C Hall 8 p m. DAV with Mrs Frank Super 44 W Union St 2 p m. Athens Grange confers third and fourth degrees by Canaan and Athens with refreshments at 8 p m. Chase Circle of Ruth led by Mrs John Smith hosts potluck luncheon and officer election at 12 m. Central Avenue Methodist WSCS Circle 2 at church with Mrs Luther Yoho hosting 7 30 p m. Shade WSCS all day quilting with Mrs Lee Guthrie. Gilhiam Frank VFW 8804 installation and silent auction at 8 p m. Lydia Lash Evans Club anniversary luncheon at Party House Logan 12 30 p m. Albany CES regular meeting with potluck at 7 30 p m. Kappa Rho BSP initiation of pledges with ritual of jewels degree at 97 S May Ave at 7 p m. Rainbow Girls Advisory Board at Masonic Temple 7 30 p m. Alexander Presbyterian Church on Baker Road hosted by Mrs Olin Baker 1 30 p m. Ride-a-Wee Club hosted by Mrs Jess Poston 21 Stimson Ave Thursday 2 p m.

DAV Frank Super Union St Athens Grange Canaan Athens Chase Ruth John Smith Pleasant Valley Road Central Avenue Methodist Luther Yoho Lee Guthrie Gilhiam Frank Lydia Lash Evans Club Logan Albany CES Kappa Rho Roger Harbison S. May Ave Rainbow Girls Advisory Board Masonic Temple Alexander Presbyterian Church Olin Baker Baker Road

Mrs Reininga On CWF Program At First Christian Church

The Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church will meet Thursday April 6 at 7 45 p m at the church. Mrs R D Graham will lead devotions and Group Four will handle the program featuring pictures of Nigeria shown by Mrs W H Reininga. Annual officer elections are planned with the executive board meeting at 7 p m.

Christian Women’s Fellowship of the First Christian Church R. D. Graham Nigeria W. H. Reininga

Crazy Corsages and Their Clever Symbols Across Cities

Teens send themed corsages with messages and miniatures from all over. Dallas florists note dog treats and veggies as symbols, while Chicago and Cleveland mixes include bees, pennies, and hearts. A Texan sent seed packets as a unique gift, showing the fad's playful reach.

Baby Transition to Family Tub in Gentle Steps

Mothers share a method to acclimate babies to a full-size bathtub. Place the small tub inside the big tub and bathe as usual with toys within reach. Gradually add water while keeping the baby safe and attentive, avoiding distraction during the transition.

Baby

Chapel WSCS At Cooley Home

The Clark's Chapel WSCS met at Mrs. Stanley Cooley's home with Mrs. Keith Scott assisting. Scott led the business meeting, and prize winners included Mrs. Frank Phillips and Mrs. Elson Hedges. Also listed were Mrs. Gosnell, Mary Hedges, and several other members. Story Hour at Ohio University's Children's Room resumes April 7 at 4 to 4 30 p.m., and Mrs. Wright invites children to attend with a friend.

Clark’s Chapel WSCS Stanley Cooley Patricia Cooley Cooley Keith Scott Scott Frank Phillips Elson Hedges Howard Gosnell Mary Hedges Raymond Brooks, Jr Raymond Brooks Wanda Mingus Oliver Walls Victor Carpenter Viola Mingus Ohio University Children’s Room Josephine Loughery

K of C Wives Dinner Date Corrected to April 15

The Knights of Columbus wives will hold a Lasagna dinner at the K of C Hall on Saturday night April 15 at 6 p.m. correcting prior listings that said April 8. Also noted a shower for Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Bolin of Albany at the K of C Hall Athens on April 8 at 8 p.m. and their move to Columbus.

K of C Dwight Bolin Albany Athens Bolin Columbus

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