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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1958

Page

8

Margaret A Elliott Shower Celebrates Bride‑to‑Be

A bathroom and bedroom shower in honor of Margaret A. Elliott, bride‑to‑be of Jack T. Ehrhart, was hosted by Miss Arminda Kimes and her mother at 234 East State Street. Turquoise and white decor, packaged gifts on a tree, and refreshments featured in a guests list including Elliott's mother and sister, Suzanne, and many friends and relatives.

Margaret A. Elliott Jack T. Ehrhart Arminda Kimes Paul Kimes State St Rush Elliott Isabelle Work Suzanne Elliott Ross Wright Nancy Roy Wichterman Mary Lou James Householder Emily John Koontz Donald Clippinger B. A. Renkenberger Lester A. Hamilton Wade Burk Roy Paynter Gaige B. Paulsen Carl Roberts Albert C

Pat Peterson Award Highlighted In Parkersburg Banquet

Athens received notice of the 1958-59 Community Concerts in Parkersburg West Virginia. The lineup features Bambi Linn and Rod Alexander in Dance Jubilee with an ensemble of 16 performers, Rudie Sinfonette conducted by Robert Rudie, plus vocalists and instrumentalists. Linn Alexander performance set for October 15 with Tozzio on November 26. Remaining concert dates to be announced.

Athens Parkersburg W. Va Bambi Linn Rod Alexander Rudie Linn-Alexander Tozzio

FHA Officers Tea At The Plains And Founder's Day Banquet

The Pi Beta Phi Founder's Day banquet at Ohio University Center honored Miss Pat Peterson with the Amy Burnham Oaken Award for senior scholarship and chapter service. Several sisters received awards for scholastic improvement, grades, or service, including Miss Judy Staab and Miss Marilyn Davis. The Plains High School officers tea featured student helpers and a spring April Showers theme. Also noted are listed food recommendations featuring sardines as a first course with deviled eggs and romaine.

Pi. Beta Phi Ohio University Center Pat Peterson P. L. Peterson Amy Burnham Oaken Peterson Amy B. Oaken Phyllis Nina Davis Jackson Joyce Mills Howard Mills Judy Staab Avron Stabb Marilyn Davis Barbara Wendt Paula Saylor Charleston W. Va Sue Anderson Marysville Lucille Finsterwald Pat Donahey Logan the Plains High School Beulah Sellers Ohio University Anne Deer Constance McClure Beryl Cone Lynn Graham Ruth Brooks Sharon Dowler Shirley Carsey Melanie Lovsey Mary Gates Barbara Perry Sharon Bosley Katy Smith Deanna Wharton Wanda Wilson Wyona Wilson Jane Yoho Mary Riley

Kappa Delta Aids Needy Youths in Orthopedic Project

Athens Gamma Era chapter of Kappa Delta sorority aids underprivileged children and families through orthopedic work. The 1957 Kappa Delta Award for orthopedic research went to Dr. William F. Enneking of University of Mississippi Medical School for bone transplant research.

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Corral Banquet Highlights Ohio West Virginia Theta Chi Delegates

Delegates from Ohio West Virginia and western Pennsylvania gathered for the Region VI Corral of Theta Chi at the First Methodist Church. Dr Spencer Shank spoke on the fraternity role in undergraduate education as regional leaders and college officials attended a breakfast panel discussion and formal banquet.

Spencer Shank University of Cincinnati Theta Chi Fraternity First Methodist Church Ohio West Virginia Western Pennsylvania Ohio University Rush Elliott College of Arts and Sciences John C. Baker Williamsburg Fred J. Hall of Buffalo Charles Hablizel James Lochary John G. Koontz Roy Ferguson Columbus Ohio State Theta Chi John R. Montgomery Kent State Bowling Green Mac Chapman Judy Laurell New Castle Gamma Beta Phi Miami University Habitsell Verna Friend Delta Gamma University of Akron Jefferson Hall George Starr Lasher Allegheny College

Merriken-Wilsey Engagement Planned for June

Announcement details the engagement of Miss Ruth Elizabeth Merriken of Baltimore to Edward Franklin Wilsey of Bel Air Maryland. Ruth Merriken is a Wheaton College graduate and Eastern High School alumna, while Edward Wilsey is an Ohio University graduate residing in Bel Air. A June wedding is planned.

Ruth Elizabeth Merriken William Lee Merriken Baltimore

Social Calendar for Pocahontas and Nearby Communities

Pocahontas Rippling Water Council No 131 meets 7 30 p m at Red Men s Hall New Marshfield Canasta Club gathers with Mrs Roger Barron to observe Mrs Elmo Scott s birthday Intermediate CCL with Mrs Patrick D White at 290 E State St Farm Bureau Council No 2 meets at 8 p m with Mr and Mrs Ross Wright Long Run Rd The Plains Garden Club assembles 7 30 p m at Mrs Roscoe Orr s home Poston Rd slides shown Junior Dept of Methodist Sunday School family night covered dish supper 6 p m in Fellowship Hall Film strip Christian Symbols Summit Grange Women sew cancer dressings 1 3 p m all invited at New Marshfield

New Marshfield Canasta Club Roger Barron Elmo Scott The Plains Garden Club Roscoe Orr Poston Rd Methodist Sunday School Fellowship Hall

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Members of the New Marshfield Chapter Order of Eastern Star attended evening services at Carbondale Methodist Church. Attendees included Nora Frank Dorothy Terrill Ruth Crumrine Edith Ann Herron Louise Stedman Freda Conkey Alma Young Mattie Gabriel Freda Crow Mary Lou Barber Nora Cox Wilma Williams and Howard and his wife.

New Marshfield Order of Eastern Star Carbondale Methodist Church Nora Frank Dorothy Terrill Ruth Crumrine Edith Ann Herron Louise Stedman Freda Conkey Alma Young Mattie Gabriel Freda Crow Mary Lou Barber Nora Cox Wilma Williams Howard Hunter

Speaker Urges ACE Members to Encourage Children to Be Themselves

Dr. George E. Hill told Ohio Association for Children Education members at the Athens County ACE spring conference that guidance helps children develop self understanding world awareness problem solving and use of talents. The event at Ohio University Center drew educators and students from multiple Ohio universities and cities.

George E. Hill Ohio Association For Children Education Athens County ACE Ohio University Center Agnes Eisen Ohio University Helen Evans Hill Muskingum Central State Akron U William H. Cooper East Side West Side University Otis Lake Dayton F. N. Hamblin College of Education Mabel Olson Laura Zirbes Ohio State Educaion Edna Felt Athens ACE International Samuel Johnson John Evans Akron Alliance Bowling Green Cincinnati Cleveland Kent State Licking County University of Akron Zanesville

Jubilee program honors Mother Kathleen on silver jubilee

St. Pauls School pupils staged Jubilee Hour a two part mock TV program to honor Mother Kathleen marking 25 years of service. students from grades1 through4 enacted Our Lady of Fatima and grades5 through8 presented The Life of Mother Magdalen with songs and station IDs.

Kathleen St. Paul’s School Our Lady of Fatima Mother Magdalen Sisters of St. Patrick Mother Kathleen Charleston W. Va Columbus Nelsonville New Lexington Athens St. Joseph’s Gowanda N. Y Sacred Heart School St. Benedict’s Eggertsville Holy Rosary St. John’s, Columbus St. John’s St. Paul’s St. Paul’s Convent

Current Events Club Hears Talk on Use of Electricity

Mrs J B Maffett hosted the Current Events Club at 64 N Congress St where Robert Wilson of Columbus spoke on Electricity Is Safe If We Use It Wisely He showed how accidents occur from open sockets dangling cords and overloading and explained fuses and room charts for fuse protection A social hour followed with dessert provided by the hostess and her daughter.

J. B. Maffett Current Events Club N. Congress St L. L. Lovett Howard Wallar C. B. Dillon W. H. Worthman Robert Wilson Columbus Wilson Maffett Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Ohio University

Dun family announces birth of daughter in April

Mr and Mrs Charles R Dun of Vienna Virginia announce the birth of a daughter on April 24 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs C D Duncan of Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs Ed Kalmer of Milwaukee Charles Duncan is a graduate of Athens High School and attended Ohio University

Charles Simmons Allensville Donny Todd Denny Scott Wellston Clinic Burch Simmons Guysville Murry Carr Chesterhill Lucille Lochary Charles R. Duncan Vienna C. D. Duncan Nelsonville Ed Kalmer Milwaukee Wis Charles Duncan Athens High School Ohio University

Rainbow Girls Excellent Rating Inspires Athens Assembly

The Athens Assembly of the Order of the Rainbow for Girls earned an excellent rating at an April 24 inspection led by Mrs. Mary Harless of District 19. Seven candidates received degrees as Mary Lou Wichterman presided over the rose ceremony for new members. Attendees included Carolyn Williams and other district officers, with numerous local guests from Nelsonville and Wellston.

Athens Assembly Order of the Rainbow Mary Harless Carolyn Williams Harless Mary Lou Wichterman Anna C. Rose Nancy Harless Ohio Lucy Pierce Carrie Brookins Nelsonville Wellston Sharon Cole Carol Alexander Baker Judith Dean Constance Helwig Sondra Rose Judith Ferguson Karen Crewson

Many Members And Guests Attend Canaan Grange Meeting

Approximately 30 members and guests attended last week's meeting of Canaan Grange. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Clark and Juanita Lawson of Rome Grange. The lecture theme was April Spring and Easter.

Grange Canaan Grange J. R. Clark Juanita Lawson Rome Grange

New Officers Installed By WSCS Group

Albany Woman's Society of Christian Service held its April meeting with Mrs. Edna Whiteman and Mrs. Eldon Dailey leading devotions and a program on God engineering life. Officers for the coming year were installed by President Mrs. Frank Radcliffe, with Mrs. Wilbur Baughman serving as treasurer and hostesses noted for May and the seventeen members present. A Rome Canaan junior class record hop is set for 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the high school gymnasium.

Edna Whiteman Eldon Dailey Albany Woman’s Society of Christian Service Vernon Canning Wilbur Baughman Stewart Rome- Canaan

Also Mentioned on This Page

FHA Kappa Delta Carol Jo Burns Bowling Green State Howard P. Chapman Ann Sumpter Ferguson Montgomery Howard Alter New Keningston Gerald E. Beisner Robert Greenawalt Pocahontas Rippling Water Council Red Men’s Hall Patrick D. White E. State St Farm Bureau Council Mrs Long Run Rd Summit Grange Betti Ross Ohio U Charles Young By Pat Malloy Figere Rainbow Girls Joan Garber Sondra Myers Eleanor Thackeray Linda Lee Marcia Walker Patricia Love Judith Buck Linda Holland Barbara Phillips Sonia Nanna Sue Verity Sharon Baxter Karen Embry Karen Heffelfinger Nancy Wichterman Lelia Roberts Linda Lynn Hazel Andrews Janet Stiff Joanna Webb Julia Curry Jeanette Tipton Helen Roberts Ellen Clark Floyd Dillinger Wscs Group Ecker B. Jay WEST South AK Declarer Harold 8 Vanderbilt East Dummy Piet Sailorettes South Court Street Cs Ta Anistonw Everest Electric Hamilton Cornwell Athens Jewelers S. Court
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