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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1961

Page

8

Miss Hope Speaks on Woman's Changing Role at Wesleyan Guild

Miss Geraldine Hope spoke on Woman's Changing Role at the Wesleyan Service Guild meeting in the First Methodist Church lounge. She described more women in work outside the home since World War II and urged the church to meet working women's needs to revitalize the church’s programs.

Geraldine Hope Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church Miss Hope Miss Ann Mumma

District Meeting At First Christian Church This Weekend

Young people from District 14 of the Disciples of Christ gather at the First Christian Church for a weekend event with registration this afternoon. The program includes a Friday dinner, Saturday sessions and a banquet, and Sunday class and worship led by Rev Joe B Maffett with a large supporting team.

The Christian Churches Disciples of Christ First Christian Church George Lobdell Joe B. Maffett Elizabeth Robinson Betty Ulbricht Lynette Rice Connie Helwig John Porter Mary Ruth Jump Charles Tribe William Giesecke Richard Kasunic Maurice Marling Marietta Ted Faulconer Nelsonville J. P. Miller Crooksville Kenneth Sedgwick Jacksonville Charles Wingfield McConnelsville

Scioto Presbyterial to Meet April 13 at Athens

About 300 women are expected for Scioto Presby terial meetings in Athens on Thursday April 13. A coffee hour precedes sessions at 9 a.m. with luncheon at noon and an afternoon program starting at 1 30 p.m. Speakers include Mrs Oscar Jacobs and Mrs John Cotton. Deputy Master Waldo calls county wide officers conference at Rome Grange Hall April 10 at 8 p.m. All officers and members invited.

Mason General Assembly United Presbyterian Church Alexander Presbyterian Church First Methodist Church Oscar Jacobs Synodical John Cotton Albuquerque Menaul Mission School Canada N. M Cotton Tucson Arizona Laura Sunderland Concord North Carolina National Missions Women’s Association of the First Presbyterian Church Menaul United States Europe Waldo Rome Grange Hall Grange

Harry B. Evans 90th Birthday Observed in Athens Ohio

Ohio University professor Harry B. Evans celebrated his 90th birthday in Athens with family at his son Dr John J. Evans home. He remains active in affairs, loves reading, and tends his yard. The Evanses mark their 52nd wedding anniversary on April 22.

Ohio University Athens John J. Evans Graham Drive Harry B. Evans Evans

Newcomers Club of Ohio University Spring Luncheon

The Newcomers Club of Ohio University will host its annual spring luncheon on Saturday April 8 at 2 30 p m at the OU Center. About 60 members are expected and a short program will name new officers. Hostesses will be the club’s board members.

Newcomers Club of Ohio University

PTA Benefit Basketball Game Tonight in Carthage Troy

Carthage Troy PTA hosts a benefit basketball game at 7 p.m. in the Carthage Troy gym. A preliminary game features women from Tuppers Plains and Carthage Troy PTAs, followed by the main event Ohio Valley Manufacturing Team versus the Dawson Plumbers.

PTA Carthage-Troy Pta Carthage- Troy Tuppers Plains Ohio Valley Manufacturing Dawson Plumbers

Page Is Out by Stephen Chalmers Poem on Spring

The author Stephen Chalmers from Wellesley Massachusetts, an Ohio University student, presents an untitled quatrain on the approach of spring in Page Thirty. The piece appeared on the newsstands Thursday and earlier issues of PAGE remain available downstairs at Logan's.

Stephen Chalmers Ohio University Wellesley Massachusetts PAGE Logan’s

Speaking Personally

Mr Darrell Herron English teacher at West Side High School Newark has been home for spring vacation hosting his nephews Robert Keith and Gary Bigley. Easter weekend visitors included Mrs Glen Marsh the former Ruth Herron and sons James and John from Youngstown and sisters Mrs Calvin Currey of Parkersburg W V Mrs Marsh.

Darrell Herron West Side High School Newark N. J Robert Keith Gary Bigley Franklin Glen Marsh Ruth Herron James John Youngstown Calvin Currey Herron Marsh Parkersburg W. Va Athens Bob Martin Wilbur F. Martin N. Shannon Ave Ohio University Richwood Fred Allgowers Sigma Alpha Epsilon Warden Miller Kelly Leigh. Hilliards Ward Miller Hooper St W. D. Witham Maplewood J. H. Rogers Belford Bobo Pomeroy Road John Rodgers Regina Judy Bishop Louise Thompson Dayton Cecil Garrett Linda Yvonne Hutton Jackson Eva Burns Cleveland

Athens Federation Delegates Named for State Convention

Mrs. Fred Stauffer spoke on Medical Research progress from 1928 to today at the Athens City Federation meeting held at the Cottage Tea House. Mrs. James Josten was named a three year trustee. Delegates to the state convention April 11 12 13 are Mrs. R J Studer and Mrs. Fred Stauffer with alternates Mrs. F L Shoemaker and Mrs. Clarence Laughlin. A bulletin board was approved for the Athens County Courthouse rest room.

Fred Stauffer Athens City Federation Cottage R. J. Studer F. L. Shoemaker Clarence Laughlin Athens County

Births and church event noted in Athens area

Mr and Mrs Robert Daugherty announce a son Timothy Mitchell born March 23 at Sheltering Arms Hospital The Daughertys have a son Thomas Michael aged three and a half Grandparents Elwood Daugherty and the late Frida Linscott Great grandmother Mrs Charles Daugherty Athens Route 2 Mr and Mrs Thomas A Roper Dayton announce a son Todd Andrew born March 29 Grandparents Philip L Peterson Athens and Andrew E Roper Middletown Mrs Andrew Dahlgren Minneapolis is great grandmother Rainbow Girls plan Go To Church Sunday April 9 meeting at First Presbyterian Church at 10 30 a m in front of the church

Robert Daugherty Timothy Mitchell Sheltering Arms Hospital Daughertys Thomas Michael Elwood Daugherty Athens Freda Linscott Charles Daugherty Thomas A. Roper Dayton Todd Andrew Philip L. Peterson Andrew E. Roper Middletown Andrew Dahlgren Minneapolis Minn Order of the Rainbow Girls First Presbyterian Church

Calendar notes for local clubs and events

Daughters of American Colonists luncheon at 1 p m hosted by Mrs George Wycoff 100 Sunnyside Drive Pallas Club annual guest tea 2 30 p m Miss Mary T Ness 76 Elm wood Pl executive board co hostess Captain's Command Ball US ACC Athens Country Club 9 p m Newcomers Club board members hostesses OU Center 12 30 Albany Grange third and fourth degrees conferred members not solicited to bring sandwiches or cookies 8 30 p m Rummage Sale Kappa Rho Chapter BSP old Ohio Cleaners N Court St 7 a m to 12 N

George Wycoff Sunnyside Drive Pallas Club Mary T. Ness Elmwood Pl USACC Athens Country Club Albany Grange Kappa Rho Old Ohio Cleaners N. Court St

Measle Sots For Sick Dolls What Next

Toronto reports doll maker Emanuel Grossman releasing a doll that simulates illness to mirror child family roles. In partnership with child psychologists, the product includes measles spots and casts for play recovery. The Shade PTA also sponsors a Square Dance on Saturday April 15 at the school gym with music by the Green Valley Boys. public invited.

Toronto Emanuel Grossman Grossman the Shade Pta Green Valley Boys

Athens clubs urged to sponsor contestants for Mrs America 1961

Local Athens women's groups are invited to sponsor candidates for the 23rd Mrs America contest. Sponsoring clubs receive cash awards from 25 to 200 dollars as contestants advance, with a 500 dollar gift if a club’s contestant becomes Mrs America. Entry applications are open through September 30 for married women over 21, and Mrs Athens will be chosen in early October to compete regionally.

Athens L. L. Lovett W. State St Mrs. Athens

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Wesleyan Guild Fellowship Hall WSCS North Broadway Methodist Church Columbus Martha Brown Mary Martha Kathleen McKinstry Elma Randall Ray Carr Kenton Sarah Westfall Naomi Black Dorthy Mulpas Adda Maccombs Goldie Woods Jane Parker R. C. Orr Plains H. E. Miller Miller Carl T. Miller Scioto O. B. Mason Mead Paper Company Chillicothe Women’s Association of the Presbyterian Church Rosenberg Iron and Steel Scrap John William Evans Ohio Beauticians Southerton Beauty Academy James Victor Moose Home Ninth Street 3Rd Ave Huntington, W. Va Federation Maecenas Club Garden Ture Club James Josten Todd Andrew Roper Rainbow Girls OU Center Scootin Grandma Albany High School Sharon Martin Margo Dickson Judy van Dyke Mary Lou Woodyard Judy Wyant Karen Stanley Willard Stanley Barbara Combs John Dearth Larry Neely Laverne Turner Dix Tewksbury Sharon Brooks Marjorie Byron Ohio Fuel Gas Company Betty Newton Ohio Fuel Gas Main & Market St Logan, Ohio Tae Leh Cdi West Gallery West Union Street
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