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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1963

Page

7

Wildlife Agent Speaks to West Elementary on Local Animals

Ted Dean, county game protector and wildlife agent, addressed Mrs. Mary Millman’s fourth graders at West Elementary School about opossums raccoons muskrat beaver and skunks. He showed skins and discussed local snakes and urged wise hunting for future wildlife. He advised children not to touch orphaned animals or the mother will not reclaim them. Calendar items note a League of Women Voters meeting and local club gatherings.

Ted Dean Mary Millman West Dean

New Arrivals James Bryan Stephenson and Jeffrey Keith Gabriel

Mr and Mrs George N Stephenson of Say ville Long Island announce the April 25 birth of a son James Bryan at Southside Hospital Bayshore L I They have two other children Cathy Sue and George Nickalus Jr Grandparents are Ralph W Clark Elmwood Pl Athens and John Hicks Philadelphia Pa Mr and Mrs Keith Gabriel of New Marshfield announce the birth of a son April 20 at Mount St Mary Hospital They also have a son Blaine Grandparents are Blaine Rice and Erma Gabriel New Marshfield Great grandparents are C D Carter of New Plymouth.

George N. Stephenson Sue Clark Sayville Long Island James Bryan Southside Hospital Bayshore L. I Stephensons Cathy Sue George Nickalus, Jr Ralph W. Clark Elmwood Pl Athens John Hicks Philadelphia Jeffrey Keith Gabriel Keith Gabriel New Marshfield Mount St. Mary Hospital Gabriel Blaine Blaine Rice Erma Gabriel C. D. Carter New Plymouth

School Set For Officers

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church schedules two officers training days. May 8 at Frankfort Methodist Church and May 9 at Baltimore Methodist Church run 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to all interested members. no reservations needed. Athens women conducting clinics include Mrs. E. E. Munden vice president Mrs. F. H. Sands recording secretary and Mrs. Curl House literature and publications.

Woman’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church Frankfort Methodist Church Baltimore Methodist Church Athens E. E. Munden F. H. Sands

Athens County Flower Show Workshop Held at Steward Home

Richland Garden Club hosted a flower arranging workshop at Mrs. Kenneth Steward’s home. Guest speaker and demonstrator Mrs. George Lohr of Athens spoke. The event prepared for the Athens County Flower Show on May 5. Mrs. Jerry Steward attended as a guest.

Richland Garden Club Kenneth Steward George Lohr Athens Athens County Jerry Steward

Election of Bates Boosters officers discussed at Bates Church

Bates Boosters meeting at Bates Church focused on electing new officers: Patty Wilson as president, Jerry Bobo as vice president, Nancy Fout as secretary, Paula French as treasurer, Lea Fout as news reporter, Linda Elliot and Steven Phillips as recreation leaders, Ernest Elliot, Janice Lipsie, and Dawn French as health and safety. Classy Clovers 4-H Club covered baking cookies sewing. Mrs Earl McGee demonstrated measuring methods with snack and knit projects discussed. A talent show planning committee was formed for parents.

Bates Boosters Bates Church Patty Wilson Jerry Bobo Nancy Fout Paula French Lea Fout Linda Elliot Steven Phillips Ernest Elliot Janice Lippie Dawn French Earl McGee

Military Man Shares Rust Solvent Laundry Trick

A GI on a remote island explains a rust removing method for yellowed clothes. He describes using thick pads over a hydrant and a terry cloth towel in the washing machine to trap iron. He notes detergents beat soap and suggests draining hot water heaters for rust control.

Heloise

Second Graders Explore City Communication Systems

Second graders at the Ohio University elementary School studied communications guided by Florence Ullmann and Mrs. Jill McClellan. The class split into five member committees to investigate local telephone, post office, and newspaper services, visited the post office and General Telephone Co, and produced a notebook and a classroom newspaper with committee reports and poems.

Ohio University Florence Ullmann Jill McClellan General Telephone Co

East Side teachers showcase varied school projects

East Elementary students joined in a Hawaiian luau with music and coconuts led by Mrs. Sarah Blower as part of a Alaska and Hawaii unit. Kenneth Ackerman spoke to Kathleen McAfee’s class on wool industry and fleece samples as students studied clothing costs.

East Elementary School Sarah Blower Alaska Hawaii Kenneth Ack Erman Athens County Kathleen McAfee Mr. Ackerman

Wiener Roast Planned by Shade FHA at Buck’s Lake

A wiener roast is planned for Shade FHA members and guests at Buck’s Lake Tuesday from 7 to 10 p.m. Seniors will run the entertainment, sophomores the food, and freshmen the fire. A tea for the seniors is planned in May. At the New Marshfield Methodist Church meeting Mrs. Edna Hayman hosted. Mrs. Ben Gabriel presided. Mrs. Rose Saylor attended as a guest. Officers to be installed at the next meeting.

Buck's Lake Shade Fha New Marshfield

Printed Pattern 4501 for Children's Summer Sewing

Sewing pattern 4501 offers four garments for children 2 to 8 in sturdy fabrics. Includes yardage note, price 35 cents, 15 cents extra for mailing, and order details to Anne Adams at The Athens Messenger. Also promotes 304 design ideas and a spring summer catalog with a 50 cent payment option.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

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