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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1961

Page

6

Progressive Dinner For Belle Wilte Class

Members of the Belle Wilte Class of Central Ave M fhadist Church held a progressive dinner Saturday evening. The first course was at Mrs. Pearley Clark’s Brown Ave home, then to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Davis on 218 W. Washington St for the main course, and the supper at Mr. and Mrs. Walton Davies 60 Second St, ending with a business meeting. Attendees included Rev. James Charnley and numerous couples.

Belle Wilte Central Ave Pearley Clark Brown Ave Herbert Davis W. Washington St Walton Davies Second St James Charnley Woodrow Thomas Harold Miller Floyd Wolfe Jack Kern Marion Crawley Benton Miller Lena Nida Ronald Scott Ruth Davis Clark and Maines Aps

Water Pollution and Health Inquiries Raise Public Alarm

The letter discusses severe water contamination in the Ohio River near Cincinnati and compares it to other dense populations. It notes public authority estimates of sewage-like pollution and questions about maternal weight gain effects on newborn size. It also touches on diabetes risk in women with large babies and a nurse-your-baby suggestion.

Ohio Cincinnati

Calendar of Thursday Club Meetings and Activities

Local calendar lists Thursday gatherings including Faculty Wives Hobby Group at Mrs. Howard I Shull 36 Briar wood UCD Club at Cottage Tea House 7 p m Progressive Class at Richland Ave Methodist Church 7 p m Sew-So Sewing Club 7 30 p m Amere Club at Cottage Tea House 2 p m Women’s Gasco Club Albany 7 30 p m Scioto Presbyterial at First Presbyterian Church sessions 10 a m and 1 30 p m Coffee hour 9 a m Luncheon noon at First Methodist Church Assembly 91 of the Order of the Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple 7 p m.

Howard I. Shull Briarwood UCD Club Richland Ave Methodist Church Jess Douglas Sew-So Sewing Club O. E. Fri van Vorhes St Scioto First Presbyterian Church First Methodist Church Order of the Rainbow Girls Assembly Masonic Temple

Garden Clubs Plan 3-in-1 Flower Show May 28

Three Athens garden clubs plan a 3-in-1 flower show for May 28 at East Elementary School auditorium to celebrate anniversaries. The theme Anniversary Song names classes of arrangements with songs like Dont Fence Me In. Ruthful details include committees, judging by Ohio federation official Mrs. Titus, and a workshop May 1 at First Presbyterian Church.

Garden Clubs Plan Athens Garden Clubs East Elementary School Athens Garden Club Athens Garden and Nature Club Richland Avenue Athens Garden Athens James Titus Rutland Ohio Federation of Garden Clubs First Presbyterian Church Edward Algeo Hillcrest Rd

Sayre Circle 37th Anniversary Luncheon Observed

Members of the Sayre Study Circle marked the 37th anniversary with a luncheon at the OU Center for 20 attendees. Gifts were presented to four charter members by president Mrs. Fred Kittle, and slides of Hawaii were shown by Mrs. D B Green after the business portion.

Sayre Circle Sayre Study Circle Fred Kittle H. L. Atkinson O. E. McClure D. C. Snow R. J. Studer Buckeye Pearl Harbor Watson Burnfield Green Hawaii

DAR Meets At Cottage Tea House and DAR Rummage Sale

The Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the DAR will hear Dr. William G. Gambill Jr speak on Conservation and the Dow Lake Project at its ext meeting at 173 E State St. Col John D. Lucas of Ohio University spoke on civil defense with films. Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary hosts a rummage sale at Ohio Cleaners N Court with pickup via Mrs. William Lee.

William G. Gambill, Jr Ohio University Dow Lake Nabby Lee Ames Daughters of the American Revolution Robert Main E. State St DAR Cottage Tea House Marian Coe Gordon B. Gray H. L. Atkinson Dow S. Grones Harry Lackey National C. B. Nye Col John D. Lucas Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary Ohio Cleaners N. Court William Lee

Ohio Wesleyan Guild Holds Sixth Annual Day in Columbus

The Ohio Conference of the Wesleyan Service Guild held its sixth Annual Day in Columbus at North Broadway. Mrs. Carl Ware spoke as president of the Ohio Conference Woman's Society of Christian Service. Five new guilds were recognized. A Newark guild troupe performed a skit on The Methodist Woman and World Outlook. Luncheon served to 221. The afternoon featured the playlet Women Who Work for Christ and an address Our Concerns in our Midst by Mrs. Harold M. Baker. Athens attendees included several district and conference leaders.

Ohio Wesleyan Service Guild of the Methodist Church Columbus North Broadway Methodist Church Carl Ware Ohio Conference Woman’s Society of Christian Service Ruth Heath Marietta The Methodist Woman World Outlook Newark Wesleyan Service Guild Harold M. Baker Athens James H. Woods Chillicothe Geraldine Hope Elma Beerbower Frances Packard Clay Smith Lydia Hope Ann Mumma

Willing Workers Plan Bake Sale at Fair Grounds

The Willing Workers class of the Free Will Baptist Church met at Mrs. Lucille Pierce’s home with nine members present and one new member, Mrs. Mary Frost. They planned a bake sale and bazaar table for Saturday April 15 at the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company. Officers are Nancy Gibbs president Lucille Pierce treasurer and Eva Legg secretary.

Free Will Baptist Church Richland Ave Lucille Pierce Fairgrounds Mary Frost Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company Nancy Gibbs Eva Legg

Dr Cameron Speaks on Teacher Salaries at AAUW Meeting

Dr Helen Cameron state legislative chair of AAUW spoke at the OU Center to discuss pending legislation House Bill No 421 on teachers salaries. She was introduced by Mrs Ellery Goles legislative chair of the local chapter during an AAUW meeting at East Elementary School.

Helen Cameron American Association of University Women Cameron Ohio State University Ellery Goles AAUW Dr. Cameron East

Beta Sigma Phi Initiation Banquet Held At Sportsman Grill

Zeta Alpha Chapter Beta Sigma Phi held a semi formal initiation banquet themed Younger Than Springtime at the Sportsman Grill. Pledges received with a welcome by Mrs. George Weisenbach Jr and Mrs. Ted Easler, while Jewels and Exemplar of Jewels degrees were awarded to several members. Founders Day plans were set for April 28 at Ohio University Center.

Zeta Alpha Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sportsman Grill Nick Vacolas Edward Selby Tne George Weisenbach, Jr Ted Easler James King James Steedman George Weisenbach Marjorie Ridenour Charles Dent Thomas Kyle Thomas Smith Zeta Alpha George Sheeter Howard Fortney Frank M. Gerlach Robert McKibben Lee Ricketts William Rose Raymond Strickmaker Jack Thompson Columbus Road Ohio University Center

Junior Club Music Recital at First Presbyterian Church

Athens Junior Music Club held a recital Sunday at First Presbyterian Church. Piano soloists included Judy Spaulding Linda Looney Angela Ball Kathy Diles Jane Hostetler Eunice Wonderly Athena Chakaris and Steve Clark. Donanie McCarthy played violin solo. A violin trio featured Charlotte Frost Susan Selleck Cheryl Parham.

Athens First Presbyterian Church Woman’s Music Club National Federation of Music Clubs Judy Spaulding Linda Looney Angela Ball Kathy Diles Jane Hostettler Eunice Wonderly Athena Chakaris Steve Clark Donanie McCarthy Charlotte Frost Susan Selleck Cheryl Parham Jame Lahey G. Lobell L. D. Hannah O. Weissman A. S. Bowling R. Essex Maurel Hawkins W. B. Phelps B. A. Renkenberger O. G. Weissman

Silent Auction At Mothers' Club At The Plains

The Chauncey Mother's Club held a silent auction at Mrs Harold Meek's home in The Plains. Door prize went to Mrs Jack Canter. guest was Miss Judy Cunningham. No regular meeting on April 22. on April 14 members travel to Columbus to see Cinerama. Mrs Jack Bricker and Mrs Miller Douglas received gifts from secret sisters on their anniversaries.

Chauncey Mother’s Club Harold Meek the Plains Jack Canter Judy Cunningham Columbus Jack Bricker Miller Douglas

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