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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1963

Page

4

Surprise Baskets Prepared for Annual Easter Bazaar

Easter baskets filled with colored eggs toys and gifts will go on sale Saturday at the Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Easter Bazaar held at the chapter house 6 S College St. Mrs William Roberts chairs the basket effort assisted by several members. other Easter novelties and handmade items will be sold along with baked goods and tea.

Pi Beta Phi S. College St Joseph Trepp Trepp Gatlinburg Tenn Oscar Fulton Theodore Reed H. G. Stalder R. W. Finsterwald Thomas Evans Hugh Hindman Billie Roberts Ann Wheaton Amy Roberts Anne Roberts William Roberts Richard Phillips Messenger Newsphoto

University Theater to Close Season with Rhinoceros

The University Theater will stage Rhinoceros by Eugene Ionesco from April 30 to May 4. Director Dr. James Conover leads Tim Walters and Art Frances Rohloff in the cast. Tickets go on sale April 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the theater box office.

University Theater Eugene Ionesco James Conover Tim Walters Jackson Art Frances Rohloff Cleveland New York City

Society Plans Church Purchase

The Go Ye Missionary Society of the East Athens Church of Christ met at Mrs. George Russell home to plan buying a communion set for the new church. President Mrs. Sam Riggle led the program and devotions. The next meeting will be at Mrs. George DeWeese home with Mrs. Monte Riggle leading.

Missionary Society of the East Athens

Classy Clovers 4 H Club elects new officers

Election of officers was the main agenda for the last meeting of the Classy Clovers 4 H Club. New leaders for the coming year are Mary Cameron president Bonnie Cameron vice president Linda Williams secretary Sharon Darnell treasurer Linda Phillips news reporter Deborah Cuckler health and safety Mary McKee recreation Marilyn McGee refreshment.

Clovers Mary Cameron Bonnie Cameron Linda Williams Sharon Darnell Linda Phillips Deborah Cuckler Mary McKee Marilyn McGee

Spring Golf Banquet For Women At Athens Country Club

The Athens Country Club hosts its annual spring banquet for women at 6 30 p m Tuesday with Mrs H Benne Kendall presiding over the business meeting after dinner. Fred Schleicher will give welcome remarks and Prof Jesse H Day will speak on Variations on a Theme by Joe Miller. Reservations should be made with Mrs Fred Swearingen by Saturday April 13. The event welcomes all women members of the club.

The Athens Country Club H. Benne Kendall Women’s Golf Association Fred Schleicher Jesse H. Day Joe Miller Fred Swearingen

Sunrise Rites Planned by Athens Youths

Ninth annual Easter Sunrise Service to be held Sunday at 6 15 a.m. on the Athens State Hospital grounds. Sponsored by the Inter Church Youth Council with choir groups from Athens High School and youths from Methodist Christian Presbyterian and Episcopal churches. Gary Bolen of Ohio University will speak. Open to the public. in case of rain the service moves to the First Methodist Church chapel.

Athens Athens State Hospital Inter-Church Youth Council Athens High School Gary Bolen Ohio University First Methodist Church

Easter Musical Vespers in Galbreath Chapel

Easter themed vespers to be presented this Sunday in the Helen Mauck Galbreath Chapel. Ron Giles will sing Easter hymns while Eugene Wickstrom plays an organ prelude based on each hymn. The program is open to the public and starts at 4 p.m.

Helen Mauck Galbreath Chapel Ron Giles Eugene Wickstrom Giles Wickstrom

Cancer Drive set to run April 15 20 in Lon Township

Nine volunteer workers under chairmanship of Mrs Nancy Pierce will call at residences during the Cancer Drive in Lon Township from April 15 to 20. The project aims to raise funds and awareness for cancer research and patient support.

Nancy Pierce

Airman and Mrs Powell to be honored at Amesville shower

Airman and Mrs James Powell formerly Sharon Johnson will be honored at a 7 30 p m shower Saturday at the Amesville Grange Hall. The event is open to friends and relatives.

James Powell Sharon Johnson Amesville Grange Hall

Silver Tea Benefits Easter Seal Campaign at ADP House

A silver tea for Easter Seal benefit was held at the Alpha Delta Pi sorority house, 101 S Court St. Hosts greeted guests including Mrs. Laverne Lausche and Mrs. Walter Kramer. After the 2 to 4 p.m. tea, guests toured the remodeled sorority house. proceeds supported the sorority’s yearly Easter Seal drive.

Alpha Delta Pi S. Court St Laverne Lausche Walter Kramer Columbus Christine Wymond Cincinnati Gaige Paulsen Tad Grover, Jr John G. Cline Laura Laura Schafer S. Glen Foster Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Messenger Newsphoto

Meat Balls browned by broiler offer quick smokeless method

Heloise shares a method to brown meat balls on an ungreased cookie sheet under the broiler for ten to fifteen minutes then browning the other side. The meat juices grease the foil and balls hold shape with less handling. Freeze for later use.

Heloise

Bake Sale Planned By Home League Unit

The Ladies Home League of the Salvation Army plans its annual before Easter bake sale on Saturday starting at 8 a m on the steps of the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. Proceeds aid Salvation Army work in other countries. Guests included Vic Keirns family of Gahanna and Bob Dishong family of Amesville visiting F L Keirns.

Ladies Home League Salvation Army Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Vic Keirns Jeff Vickie Sue Holly Gahanna Bob Dishong Joy Steve Robin Lisa Amesville F. L. Keirns Fleming Rd

Easter table bargains blend tradition and economy

The Associated Press reports Easter menus mix tradition with low prices as heavy pork marketing lowers ham costs to near record lows. National chains list New York area hams from 27 to 47 cents a pound, along with discounted loin roasts and chops. Beef, poultry, eggs, fruit, and vegetables show broad availability and favorable prices across regions.

New York Area

Local Calendar Notes for Baker Center Activities

Calendar items include Alpha Gamma Delta luncheon at 12 30 p m at Baker Center with Mrs Vere O Smith reservations Albany Grange meets at 8 p m Athens Grange confers degrees Albany members bring pie or sandwiches Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club at S College Easter basket orders with Mrs William Roberts Faculty Follies at 8 p m Baker Center Moose Lodge dance 9 to 12 round and square dancing

Alpha Gamma Delta Baker Center Vere O. Smith Albany Grange Athens Grange Albany Pi Beta Phi S. College William Roberts Moose Lodge

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