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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1963

Page

7

Easter Guests Visit Long and Other Athens Families

A long Easter guest list centered on Rochester Michigan visitors to Mrs. R. W. Finsterwald and Athens area families. Notable attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Herman A. Herron and daughter Patricia, Mrs. George Riser and daughters, Miss Nanette Woodworth, and Coast Guard family member Frank Lucas and Teresa Lucas on a cross country visit before Hawaii assignment.

Herman A. Herron Patricia Columbia Ave Herron Larry Herron Joyce Marcia Williamsport Herrons Athens William Wigal Mae Herron Max Nanna Sonia George Riser Georgia Sally Painesville Mrs. Riser John Algeo Elmwood PI Frank Lucas Teresa Tommy Stephen Frank Scituate Mass Richard Lucas Coast Guard

Heloise hints and home tips from The Messenger

Readers share silver storage under mason jars to prevent tarnish and window washing with cornstarch. Tips include dental floss for curtains, a timer for bedtime, cornmeal lump prevention, styrofoam pin cushions, and plastic sheet liners. The column invites mail and notes a forthcoming Heloise book and a local Mothers Circle meeting.

Heloise

Misses Head Size Pattern Catalog Offer

Promotes Printed Pattern 4926 for Misses head sizes 21 14 22 23 in bright fabrics with brim styles. Includes mailing details and price 50 cents, plus 304 design ideas and a coupon for a free pattern in the Spring Summer catalog.

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

Nursing Home Operators Train at Hillcrest Athens

Ohio Department of Health instructor Henry Guyette led nurse aide training for operators and staffs at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Athens. Mrs. Harold Kimes helped schedule sessions. Attendees spanned multiple facilities including Angel of Mercy Albany Elmwood Coolville and Syracuse Nursing Homes among others.

Ohio Department of Health Hillcrest Nursing Home Athens Henry Guyette Harold Kimes Samaria Carsey June Gambill Angel of Mercy Albany Mary Chaney Wilma Pratt East Manor Virgie Buckley Eula Mae Landon Hazel Murphy Gathie Saunders Helen Woode Elmwood Coolville Frieda Douglas Ruby Fletcher Juanita Henderson Darlene Milam Goldie L. Miller Lillian Oxley Ruth Oxley Leona Proffitt Edith Pugh Hillcrest

Community club and PTA events listed for evening

Calendar entries note Sayre Study Circle luncheon at Cottage Tea Room and multiple PTA meetings. Highlights include Ames-Bern PTO at the high school auditorium, Alpha Xi Delta Founders Day banquet, Sugar Creek and Plains PTAs planning spring events, and club gatherings at various locations with potlucks, sales, and a style show.

Sayre West Elementary Ames-Bern T. N. Hoover Elmwood PI Alpha Xi Delta Baker Center Clark Cleveland Sugar Creek Pto Loch Grange the Plains Pta Happy Hour Club Irene Kovlan Hobson Study Circle Charles Gross E. State St Richland Garden Club Archie Greer Longview Hts

Guests Tour Greenhouses at Athens Hospital Grounds

The New Marshfield Garden Club hosted the Good Luck Garden Club for a tour of the Athens State Hospital greenhouses. Attendees included Mrs. Roger Barron and other Marshfield members, with several Athens and Richland Garden Club guests also present. The McArthur Garden Club is set to host on May 14.

New Marshfield

New Arrival for Ath ens Family Born at Sheltering Arms

Charles Robert Rowan is the name chosen by Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Rowan for their son born April 1 at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens. The couple also greet twins Donald Alan and Shelly Ann. Maternal grandparents are Charles E. Bail Athens Route 5. Paternal grandparents are Robert L. Rowan 81 Mary St. Athens.

Charles Robert Rowan Robert S. Rowan Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital Donald Alan Shelly Ann Charles E. Bail Robert L. Rowan Mary St

Former Area Pastor to Speak at Athens Education meeting

The Rev. J Mervin Hess, former Athens County minister and current pastor of Shady Lane Presbyterian Church in Columbus, will address the Athens County Education Association on The Challenge To Be Creative. The 6:30 p.m. dinner will be at Ohio University Baker Center followed by a business meeting and officer elections.

J. Mervin Hess Athens County Athens County Education Association Mr. Hess Shady Lane Presbyterian Church Columbus Ohio University Baker Center

Easter Sermon At Plains High School Service

The Rev Tobe Mackie delivered an Easter sermon at Plains High School during the annual service. The girls chorus sang Were You There directed by Mrs Jud ith Mathews with Julia Michael accompanying. Pauline Dowler gave A Prayer and Con stance Cain The Sacred Season. Nancy Lonas played the prelude and postlude with William Lanning, student council president, presiding.

Tobe Mackie Plains High School Judith Mathews Julia Michael Pauline Dowler Constance Cain Nancy Lonas William Lanning

Birthday Party Given At Shade For Timmy Martin

Shade Timmy Martin son of Mr and Mrs Bill Martin was honored at a birthday party Saturday afternoon. Attendees included his sister Peggy and brothers Bill John and Jerry as well as numerous local relatives and friends from Shade and nearby Gallipolis Ferry West Virginia.

Timmy Martin Bill Martin Shade Peggy Bill John Jerry Kevin Kelly Eric Coen Eric Jay Cooper Debby Jimmy Jeffers Royce Chesser Ralph Kim Grimm Gallipolis Ferry W. Va Story Coen Lloyd Cooper Jim Jeffers Juanita Grimm Dewell Jones Minnie Johnson

Rainbow Girls Banquet Planned in Athens

Annual father daughter banquet set for Saturday at 6 30 p m inviting all assembly girls and their fathers Tickets obtainable from Susan Wren chair by April 17 Entertainment includes Athens High School Sundowners Initiation and inspection planned for April 25 at the Masonic Temple 7 P M Practice scheduled April 20 at 10 30 A M

Athens Rainbow Girl’s Susan Wren Athens High School Masonic Temple

Married in Marietta Bride and Groom Open New Life

Miss Janet Newton daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Newton Marietta Route 6 wed Don Edward Jeffers son of Mrs Dorothy Jeffers Guysville Route 2 on April 7 at Lynch Methodist Church Marietta Rev Norman J Nightingale presided Mrs Virgene Misner sister of the groom was matron of honor Donna Jean Newton sister of the bride and Karen Sue Leister were bridesmaid and flowergirl Larry Misner was best man ushers were Vernon Jeffers and Harry Newton A reception followed at the church The couple will reside in Guysville both studied locally with Mrs James Leister and others hosting.

Janet Newton Andrew Newton Marietta Don Edward Jeffers Dorothy Jeffers Guysville Lynch Methodist Church Norman J. Nightingale Virgene Misner Donna Jean Newton Karen Sue

Brownie Troop 92 Ices Home Cookies for Children’s Home

At a Brownie Troop 92 meeting the girls iced and decorated several dozen Girl Scout Cookies for the Children’s Home. During spring vacation they visited a radio station and joined an Easter egg hunt at Joan Kempton’s home under leaders Mrs. Eugene Bleigh and Mrs. Calmon Kozma.

Brownie Troop 92 Joan Kempton Eugene Bleigh Calmon Kozma

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