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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1962

Page

6

Honorary Mother of Ohio University Named for 1962

Mrs. Carl Plesnicher of Twinsburg is crowned 1962 Honorary Mother of Ohio University She is recognized for guiding her three stepsons into manhood and supporting their education while leading community church and booster activities Her sons attend Kent State University Ohio University and IBM School in Cleveland with plans for graduates and careers.

Carl Plesnicher Maple Twinsburg Ohio University Plesnicher Ohio Robert Plesnicher PTA Pilgrim Fellowship Robert

Murals By Mutchier Unveiled At Morris Harvey College

Dwight Mutchier of Ohio University painted two murals unveiled at Morris Harvey College Charleston West Virginia. The works depict the college founding in 1888 growth and impact while stressing work discipline and Christian faith guiding students toward service and knowledge.

Dwight Mutchier School of Painting and Allied Arts Ohio University

Easter Dinner Guests Include Many Daughertys and Friends

Mr and Mrs Elwood Daugherty hosted Easter dinner with all their children and spouses at Athens Route 2. Daughertys guests included Donald and DeeDee Daugherty, Robert and Chauncey Daugherty, William and Cheryl Dorsey, Marilyn, and Kay Wood and Clarence Wood from Chagrin Falls. Also present were relatives from The Plains Salesville Hamley Run and London area. Otis Clark is hospitalized in Parkersburg WV and seeks visitors.

Athens Mrs. Daugherty Donald Daugherty DeeDee Ath Ens Robert Daugherty Tommie Timmie Chauncey William R. Dorsey Cheryl Marilyn Tipp City W. O. Kisor New Marshfield Earl la Follette London Luhrig

East PTA Carnival Brings Laughter to East School

East PTA hosted its annual Spring Carnival at East School on Thursday night. Proceeds go to the general school fund with playground improvements previously funded by carnival profits. Highlights included classroom displays and science projects from grades one through six, plus clowns magicians games and a puppet show. A bake sale and white elephant grab bag were run by PTA mothers. The event replaced the April meeting. next meeting is May 16 at 7 30 p.m.

East Pta

Calendar Friday and Saturday Meeting Notes

Friday features a Gold Star meeting with Mrs. Pete Seel at Harmony Road at 7 30 p m. Saturday lists the Pratts Fork Cemetery Association annual meeting at the church at 2 p m Trimble Grange 1830 hosts York Grange third and fourth degrees Albany Grange at 8 p m with members asked to bring hamburger buns. An odd fact notes if all 1961 frankfurters eaten by Americans were linked it would equal 39 John Glenn orbits.

Pete Seel Harmony Rd Pratts Fork Cemetery Association Trimble Grange York Grange Albany Grange John Glenn

Theta Phi Alpha Celebrate Founders Day and House Purchase

Theta Phi Alpha celebrates Founders Day at Sportsman Grill with 60 actives pledges and 10 alumnae and honors top students. Professor R F Beckett spoke, noting ties to 1957 events. New house at 11 Park Place has housed the sorority since 1957 with planned remodeling by Dean Walter A Taylor.

Park Place Delta Chapter Theta Phi Alpha Sportsman Grill R. F. Beckett Walter A. Taylor School of Architecture Alice Seibert Anna Sprague Calista Bartha Geraldine Schiaffino Mary Devlyn Cathy Cramer Jan Ruby Jane Brooks

Foster Anniversary Fosters Celebrate Golden Jubilee at Athens Home

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Z. Foster marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception at their East State Street home. Daughters Mrs. Foster Harmon of Sarasota and Mrs. George Hunter hosted guests from 3 to 6 pm. The couple, returning from Sarasota to celebrate, welcomed relatives and friends, including out of town guests from Columbus and Sarasota.

Harry Z. Foster East State Street Sarasota Fla Athens Foster Harmon George Hunter Fosters Foster Oscar Fulton T. N. Hoover H. E. Miller C. N. Mackinnon Seth Lewis H. C. Dorman the Fosters Martha Dana Starr Mr. Sterling Rupert Starr Columbus A. R. Harmon Fila

New Officers of Tri-Hi-Y Are Named

Athens High School Tri-Hi Y elects new officers with Margaret Seay as president and Jan McMullen as vice president. Joyce Smith becomes secretary and Candy Matthews treasurer. Committee chairs include Chris Young publicity Kay Verity social Susan Cady scholarship Ramona Ulbrich music Judy Smith service Diantha Murphy poster Phyllis Lausche program Pat Smith worship and Kay Bell membership. Worship led by Chris Young. Phyllis Lausche Karen Heffel finger Cheryl Kimes performed Trio Sonata Handel. Advisor Miss Helen Dinsmoor.

Athens High School Tri-Hi-Y Margaret Seay Jan McMullen Joyce Smith Candy Matthews Chris Young Kay Verity Susan Cady Ramona Ulbrich Judy Smith Diantha Murphy Phyllis Lausche Pat Smith Kay Bell Karen Heffelfinger Cheryl Kimes Handel Helen Dinsmoor

Berry Talks Retirement Security At Women’s Club

Athens attorney Clair Berry addressed the Business and Professional Women's Club on securing retirement. He advised investment as essential, urged examining personal factors before investing, keeping liquid assets for a year, and using a three test for choosing companies, including treasury strength and management.

Iris Fierce Berry Careers Advancement Committee Eleanor Minister Ohio Fuel Gas Co

Amesville Club Hosts Lunch at Homer Eckard Sale

The Amesville Chit Chat Club will serve lunch at the Homer Eckard Sale on Saturday. The sale starts at noon.

Chit Chat Club Homer Eckard Sale

Mrs Semmara Carsey Visits Son in Athens

Mrs Semmara Carsey Caldwell is visiting her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Walter Carsey Route 4 Athens.

Semmara Carsey Caldwell Walter Carsey Athens

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