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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1962
Page
2
The article praises Disneyland as a must for families and describes attractions at Disneyland including a Mississippi riverboat ride, an Indian village, and a pioneer’s house. It notes a future with a Monorail and a full-sized replica train among themed lands.
The article sketches William H. Belk’s family religious devotion and philanthropy. It cites his support for 350 churches and missions, a Tai Chow hospital memorial, and buildings named in his honor. It references Belk Chapel Queens College and Belk Dorm Davidson, plus a 74th Founders Day sale at Belk-Simpson.
An illustrated notice promotes Simplicity style pattern 4765 for Misses sizes with yardage details and mail order pricing. It includes a lively tour of the San Diego Zoo highlighting animals, exhibits, and a child friendly “Mouse House” for visitors. A quick dessert idea pairs brownies with coffee ice cream and a light meringue topping.
A U S committee launches a nationwide effort to raise funds for the Dag Hammarskjold Foundation. National groups join to support programs reflecting the late UN secretary-general's concerns. Athens coordinator is David N. Keller of Ohio University. Contributions go to The Dag Hammarskjold Foundation. Linzey A. Locke released from Good Samaritan Hospital Dayton after truck crash injuries.
Doctors say headaches plague conscientious perfectionists who worry and do too much. Modern clinics report this link and promote Micrainin, a new non aspirin relief with Pyridine and N acetyl p amino phenol advertised as unique in 20 years.
A dense list of local meetings and activities for Tuesday includes Garden and Nature Club plant and seed exchange at 7 30 p m, Athens Duplicate Bridge Club and Susanna Wesleyan Guild events, circle gatherings at First Methodist Church, various circles with hosts and addresses, and multiple organizational gatherings across Albany Athens Canaan Troy and Putnam areas with pot lucks, initiations, and education sessions. Highlights include Carthage Troy PTA postponement, Albany Woman's Society program, and Juniors meeting at 8 p m with specific locations and hosts.
A practical guide to organizing a home kitchen for efficiency. It suggests grouping items for each operation, placing frequently used tools near the work area, and adding a heat resistant area next to the stove. Emphasizes orderly utensil storage and appropriate countertop materials to save time and reduce mess.
A special program on investment planning for retiring officers will be offered at Lockbourne Air Force Base in Columbus in May under Ohio University Branch College. Instructor will be Dr. Karl H. Krauskopf, advertising professor, with Dean Albert C. Gubitz arranging the program for more than 500 officers and men enrolled in the branch college.
Louis Harlan Thompson 32 of Athens Route 3 was arrested by Franklin County deputies on a non support warrant from the Domestic Relations Court. He was charged with failing to support two minor children and turned over to the county sheriff.
William F. Irwin an airman apprentice son of Leslie Irwin of 452 Richland Ave serves with a training squadron at South Whiting Field Naval Auxiliary Air Station Milton Fla. Robert M. Pierce son of Mr and Mrs Oscar J Pierce Coolville completed an eight week automotive course at the Armor Training Center Fort Knox Ky. Pierce is a Carthage Troy High School graduate class of 1956. Floyd A Chambers Air Force chaplain has been assigned to Lockbourne AFB. Chambers who entered service in February 1956 earned a BA from the College of Wooster and with wife Lyndall formerly of 11 Foster Pl Athens has four children. Two Athens County sailors aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Forrestal in Norfolk for JFKs visit include Airman Robert L McClelland son of William R McClelland of Glouster and Seaman A L Wallace son of C S Wallace Route 1 Albany. Mrs Bessie Morris, recently confined at Riverside Hospital, has returned home at 1038 Lockbourne Rd Columbus.
An Athens high school band banquet honored members and parents with a dinner and dance in the school cafeteria. Rev. James William Brown gave the invocation and served as MC, with Band Booster officers noted. Walter Suchanek announced awards and pinning, while plans for State auditions in Lima were outlined for April 28.
Athens County Future Homemakers of America members and advisers attended the 16th annual State FHA Meeting at Ohio State University landmarks. Miss Karen Stanley Albany Chapter and state president presided and won the association scholarship for home economics study.
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