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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1964

Page

6

PTA Carnival at East Elementary Boosts School Needs

East Flementiary School held its annual PTA carnival with classrooms as booths offering bake sales games and a white elephant sale. Proceeds will fund items the school board cannot provide adding to the library stage and classroom needs. Co chairs Charles and Mrs McVey and James Lettet and Mrs Lettet praised parent teacher cooperation. Mothers donated baked goods and the auditorium served as a dining hall for hot dogs beans slaw pies and cakes.

East Flementiary School Charles McVey James Mallett McVey Ben Williams Gloria Byard Richard Thompson Wallace Phillips Edward van Dyke Robert Gibbs Robert Yaw George McGarvey

Pi Beta Phi marks 75th Founders Day at Ohio University

Ohio Alpha Chapter of Pi Beta Phi observes its 75th anniversary with about 100 out of town guests at the chapter house on 6 S. College St. Saturday April 25 at 1 p.m. A campus tour precedes a 6 p.m. buffet. Sunday features a 12 p.m. Founders Day Luncheon at John Calhoun Baker Center with active members, Athens alumnae, and state alumnae, featuring guests Mrs. Carl Dix and other provincial leaders.

Ohio Alpha Pi Beta Phi Ohio University Pi Phi S. College St John Calhoun Baker Center Athens Carl Dix William Smetts

Local Club Notes and Upcoming Events Across Athens Area

The Women’s Missionary Society of Athens First Baptist met for a monthly session with Mrs. Virginia Howard presiding. A program by Mrs. Celestia Williams showcased “Our Jewish Neighbors.” Delta Kappa Gamma initiated new members at Nelsonville and installed officers. the 25th anniversary is set for May 2 at Lake Hope Lodge with Miss Kathryn Roudebush speaking. The Thea Court No 5 Ladies Oriental Shrine prepares May events at the Ohio State Fairgrounds. The Plains PTA plans a panel on child scholarship and a science display by Hershel Burke’s class. Joseph Raieff’s recital schedule shifts to May 4 and 5.

Delta Kappa Gamma Alpha Lambda First Methodist Church Nelsonville Helen Dinsmoore Athenny High School Grace Hoffman the Plains Thea Court No. 5 Ladies Oriental Shrine of North América Ohio State Fairgrounds Agic A. H. Ritter

Athens and area groups schedule Monday events

Local clubs list Monday activities from the Athens Emblem Club to Sigma Phi Gamma. Events include meetings at Ellis Lodge and Baker Center, garden club dinners, guest nights, and youth activities, with residents urged to bring items for the children's hospital.

Athens Emblem Club Ellis Lodge W. Union St Athens Garden Club Baker Center Athens Shrinettes David Hughes Mortis Ave Children’s Hospital Kappa Phi Alumnae Club Harry Benz Fairview Ave Sigma Phi Gamma B & PW Bernadine Farrell

What Kind Of Boss Are You During Secretaries Week

A feature on National Secretaries Week highlights mutual demands between bosses and secretaries. It notes that disorganization hurts productivity and lateness irritates staff, while good manners and timely praise improve office harmony and efficiency.

A Than O Somone Susie

It’s a Girl It’s a Boy James Mercer Lax Birth

Mr and Mrs John W Lax of Chicago announce the birth of a son James Mercer on and the family lists grandparents and great grandparents in Chicago Athens and Ath ens. Also notes social visits from Titusville and London Ohio with several relatives named.

James Mercer Lax John W. Lax West Touhy Ave Chicago Ill James Mercer Mabel Josephson Ay Francisco Athens P. M. Lax L. P. Woodyard Cat] Cox Titusville Fla Marie Carter Bryan Jenkinson Bill London Ohio Cecil Cox David Allen

Sunk mail and promo notes from the desk

A trimmed roundup of tidbits from promotion material and newsletters. Highlights include a rumor about a Russia perfume lasting three days and anticipation of nine million visitors for the 1964 New York World's Fair. The piece references the new Special Labor Force Report.

Lynn Tedrick Omen New York New Special Labor Force

Four H Club Activities Lead to Officer Elections

The Merry Needles 4H Club met at Susan Ackerman's home on April 10 to elect officers with Sharon Guinn as president and others including Sarah Berry and Linda Baker in key roles. The next meeting is April 24 at 10 am. Other clubs and notes on sewing projects, advisors, and dates are listed along with a brief digression on labor statistics and a new ice cream science finding from Purdue University.

Merry Needles 4H Club Susan Ackerman Sharon Guinn Sarah Berry Linda Baker Pat Goeke Marcia Maxwell P.m. Blub K. E. Ackerman Coolville Carthage-Troy Judy Ann Baily Linda Richardson Becky Linton Judy Mason Kathy Baily Carol Null Gay Boggs Bernice Mayle Janice Stephenson Nrxt Agnes Richardson Purdue University

Mothers Weekend at Ohio University Draws Thousands

Ohio University hosts Mothers Weekend May 8 to 10 with expected 3500 visitors. Activities include Kennedy Lecture Series address, Torch Sing, Omicron Delta Kappa taps, Dolphin Swim Club water show, military review, campus reception, bowling and bridge tournament, hootenanny, Green and White game, Elms concert, Mortar Board taps, and concluding church services. Fire details include Memorial Auditorium and Baker Center events.

Ohio University Athens Kennedy Memorial Auditorium Omicron Delta Kappa Dolphin Swim Club Army Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Peden Stadium Vernon R. Alden Baker Center College Green Charles Misielli Mortar Board

Hints from Heloise on lighted birthday candles

Practical crowd sourced tips from Heloise column cover lighting many birthday candles with one match and using a spare candle for ignition. Advice includes lighting technique and safety notes for households with a new baby and nylon rugs causing static shocks.

American premiere tickets for The Cage open at OU theatre

Tickets remain at Ohio University Theatre Box Office in Speech Building on 8 College Street for the American premiere of The Cage by Mario Fratti. The play opens Wednesday at 8 PM directed by Howard Bay and runs through Saturday.

Mario Fratti Ohio University Theatre College St Howard Bay

Young Hairdos For Teens At Southernton Beauty Academy

Teens are advised to choose simple classic haircuts while keeping a natural look. The notice promotes Souther ton's Beauty Academy at 30 North Court Street Athens with contact Lynwood 3 1457 to prepare for a beauty career.

Southerton’s Beauty Academy North Court Street Athens Lynwood

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