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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1964
Page
6
Prof Richard R Selleck of Ohio University attends a modern electrical machinery theory conference at the University of Wisconsin. About 100 college professors from across the United States participate.
Ohio University hosts the Republican political convention at Grover Center with a cocktail party at the Guest House and dinners at the Delta Tau Delta house. Notables include Congressman John S. Cooper and Homer E. Abele, with Taft Jr and others to attend a Saturday luncheon at the Dell house. Additional events include a theater talk by Henry Hewes at the University Theater, The Cage discussion, William Cortlander drawings at 2014 Gallery, a Toledo-Ohio match at 1:30, and the Ohio University Brass Choir concert at Ewing Auditorium Sunday.
The Ohio University Dames invite the public to their annual card party on Wednesday April 29 at 8 p.m. in Rufus Putnam Gymnasium with refreshments and door prizes. Tickets available at the door or by calling LY 2 6553 or LY 3 1319.
Mr and Mrs Terrence Dean Jr announce the birth of daughter Michele Diane on April 15 at Mountain Side Hospital Montclair New Jersey Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Jack Quest and Helen Dean Verona The Deans have two other daughters Barbara Joan 13 and Beth Ann 11
Calendar events include East Side Needle Club at 2 p m with Mrs Raymond Bardin at 30 N May Ave, a rummage sale 8 a m to 4 p m at 70 W Union St, PNAC Division 14 sponsored event, and Beacon School Open House 2 to 4 p m on Columbus Rd. Also Amesville church cafeteria supper starts April 30 at 5 p m with church volunteers in charge. Names omitted from Athens High School play cast.
Albany High School placed second in the Ohio High School Speech League Drama Contest held April 18 in Jackson. Jackson High School won, Portsmouth took third, Chillicothe Bishop Flaget fourth. Edna St. Vincent Millay one act Aria da Capo starred Jerry Morrison Gail Young Jim Dearth Julia Scott Sherry Holland. Marlin Kriembihl directed with Duane N. Wisely as district director. The cast earned a district trip by winning local first place April 10 in Albany. Other local plays were Submerged and Ladies of the Mop.
The Newcomers club met at Space Arts Building to elect officers for 1964-65. Mrs Joseph Bates was chosen president, with Mrs David Daubenmire secretary and Mrs Dale Womble treasurer. Other officers include Mrs Walter Fahey as membership chairman and co-chairs for welcoming coffee and membership.
Mrs. Ralph Gray announced the next Newcomers Club meeting will be a luncheon on May 16. The program includes Mrs. Joseph Fletcher as chair and Mr. George Ramsey, a faculty member, among the attendees.
PTO New Marshfield and Waterloo PTO held meetings naming new officers led by Darrell Gorby and Raymond Llewellyn. District progress includes expansion efforts and a new chalkboard in home economics. Richland Garden Club met with garden tours and lawn care discussion. Albany Grange will host Operation Forward featuring Miss Karen McInturf with slides and music.
HELOISE offers penny pinching tips focusing on comparing canned tomatoes and brands, testing quality at home, and making smarter grocery choices to stretch money. She suggests trying two brands, testing peas, and choosing cheaper options when appropriate to save each penny.
The Beacon School hosts an open house Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at its Route 33 location behind the Sunset Motel. Two classes are taught by Helen Vaughn and Madge Halbert, with sponsorship by the Athens County Mental Health Association and the Athens County Council for Retarded Children.
The Athens Junior Music Club received a Double Ribbon Three Star Award of Merit in the junior division of the 1964 Parade of American Music. The club showcased original student compositions. counselors include Mrs. Richard Selleck Mrs. Roy Hawk Mrs. L. C. Mitchell and Mrs. Maurel Hawkins.
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