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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1964

Page

6

Athens Garden Club hears Ohio park plans and needs

Ernest J. Gebhart, chief of the Ohio Division of Parks and Recreation, outlines state forests and facilities to about 50 Athens Garden Club members. He cites 52 parks, 92 000 acres, a growing need for parking, more camping sites and lodges, and possible expansion through private leases or revenue bonds.

Lynn Tedrick Baker Center Athens Garden Club Ernest J. Gebhart Ohio Division of Parks and Recreation Ohio Mr. Gebhart Ohio State Parks Gebhart Garden Club Mem Bers Lake Hope Gebhard

4-H Saddle Slickers Elect Officers at Bates Church

The Saddle Slickers 4H Club met at Bates Church to introduce new members plan the year and elect officers. Officers include President Dave Mantle Vice President Linda Biehl Secretary Diane White Treasurer Karol Hanning Safety Leader Boyd Ruth Health Leader Greg Meeks Recreation Leaders Paulette Hawk Dick Elliot News Reporter Brenda Ruth Junior Leaders Linda Main Julia Trippe Boyd. Next meeting at Bates Church April 24. Advisors are Alton Hanning Bill Biehl Shorty Meeks and Pat Collins.

Saddle Slickers Bates Church Dave Mantle Linda Biehl Diane White Karol Hanning Boyd Ruth Greg Meeks Paulette Hawk Dick Elliot Brenda Ruth Linda Main Julia Trippe Alton Hanning Bill Biehl Shorty Meeks Pat Collins

Athens Mother Receives Ohio Merit Award

ANNA DEVLIN SPRAGUE wife of Dr. John R. Sprague and mother of five children was among nine Ohio mothers honored at a Columbus luncheon. Mrs Ruth Maugey Worrel of Columbus was named Ohio Mother of the Year with eight Merit Mother awards. Sprague received an embossed certificate for personal and family accomplishments.

Anna Devlin Sprague John R. Sprague Ohio Columbus Columbus Athletic Club Ruth Maugey Worrel Sprague American Mothers Committee Ray Cave James A. Rhodes John H. Glenn, Sr Athens Pallas Club Spragues Robert Bernadine) Main Edward A. Sprague Athens William Sprague Grand Rapids Mich John T. Sprague Madison Wis Robert Sprague Batelle Institute Pallas Club Athens Garden Club Athena Delphian Club Catholic Women’s Club Edward Algeo H. C. Dunlap

Heloise Column Shares Handy Home Hints

Readers share creative neighborly gift ideas a DIY birthday flag for coffee crowds and tips on odorless onion handling plus a practical hair washing setup for young children all credited to Heloise style advice and home economists.

Heloise J. Small

Italian Playwright's The Cage Premieres In Athens

Italian playwright Mario Fratti brings The Cage to an American premiere in Athens Ohio University with Broadway designer Howard Bay and faculty from Ohio University. Fratti explains the play follows a young man who rejects reality and society imprisons people. He notes translations and the translator’s role, and expresses delight that Ohio University students perform the work in an American university theater.

Mario Fratti Athens Fratti Howard Bay John Walker James Conover Dramatic Arts Ohio University Italy Broadway Mr. Fratti Mr. Bay American University Theater

DAR Nabby Lee Ames Chapter Meets for 1964 65 Plans

The Nabby Lee Ames Chapter DAR met at Mrs. W A Harmon s home with Miss Mildred Chatter presiding and Miss Helene Laverty memorial noted. Mr Martin Hecht outlined Ohio University growth including a larger hospital highways and airport plans for Athens area. Newcomers Club meets at Space Arts Bldg with Prof Driesbach and Prof Ramsey speakers.

Nabby Lee Ames Daughters of the American Revolution W. A. Harmon Harmony Rd Martin Hecht Vernon Alden Ohio University Hecht Athens Ohio Institution For Regional Industrial and Agriculture Hocking River Valley Mildred Chatter Helene Laverty Dow Grones H. T. Beatty Newcomers Club of Space Arts David Driesbach George Ramsey Ohio Fine Arts Newcomers Club John Sheppard John Jenkins

Athens County social calendar events and meetings

The social calendar lists multiple upcoming meetings and activities in Athens County. Groups include the American Cancer Society volunteers at Hocking Valley Bank, Gessell Guild at the Children’s Home, Happy Hour Club, Ladies Aid Society, Lodi Grange, Richland Garden Club, Sugar Creek P T O, and the Plains PTA. Also scheduled are University events, WSCS, American Legion Auxiliary, Ames-Bern PTO, Athena Theta Rho Club, PEO Chapter 6, First Baptist Church youth groups, Homemakers, New Marshfield Canasta Club, and more town activities with hosts and locations noted.

Athens County American Cancer Society Hocking Valley Bank Gessell Guild Ted Freye Happy Hour Club Ernest Rowland State St Albany Ladies Aid Society Mt. Zion Baptist Church John Dillard Pratt St. Lodi Grange Grange Hall Richland Garden Club Thomas Henry Frum Sugar Creek P.T.O Durst the Plains Pta Athena Theta Rho Club Oddfellows Frank Dilley Columbia First Baptist Church Adrienne Frost Stimson Lena McClannahan Frank Gilham New Marshfield

Hofmann exhibit opens in Ohio University Gallery during festival

Cultural Cues notes 50 uncrated pieces for the Hofmann exhibit at Ohio University Gallery as part of the Festival of Contemporary Arts. Dr. Karl Ahrendt’s Improvisation aired on WNYC. he is a key judge at the Tri-State Orchestral Composers Symposium at Michigan State University. Tickets remain for The Cage, running Wednesday to Saturday at 8 p.m. Also mentions faculty recitals by Ohio University and Kansas State University. A baking tip closes the item.

Hans Hofmann Hofmann Ohio University Karl Ahrendt Ohio University School of Music WNYC New York City Dr. Ahrendt Michigan State University Ohio University Theatre

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