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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1963

Page

4

Visiting Friends and Family Span Several States

A long list of visits and travels from Athens Ohio to Florida and beyond fills a local social column. The Shock family from Jacksonville visits the Yates, while the Samp selles from Bradenton tour relatives in Athens and Boulder. Recurring reunions include the Lee and Dowler families with trips to Williamsburg Washington and Elizabeth West Virginia. Also noted are musical accomplishments by Athens Junior Music Club members and Haruko Nomoto leaving Athens for Yokohama after graduating from Ohio University.

Athens Junior Music Club National Federation of Music Clubs Signe Denbow Nancy Selleck Joyce Bitters Sharon Guinn Haruko Nomoto Ohio University Athens Yokohama Japan United States Miss Nomoto James Bodens

Daughters of Union Veterans Hold Picnic and Meetings

Members gathered at Mrs. H L Atkinson's home for the annual DUV picnic and business meeting. A potluck luncheon on the lawn preceded a brief session including Mrs. Raymond Lee's report on the state convention in Cincinnati June 16 to 19. National president Mrs. Demna Smith urged attendance at the Cleveland convention August 18 to 22. Delegates from Tent 100 include Mrs. C D Metcalf and Mrs. Merman Douglas with Mrs. Raymond Smith attending from Athens.

Daughters of Union Veterans of the H. L. Atkinson Sheraton-Cleveland C. D. Metcalf Merman Douglas Raymond Smith Athens

Reunions Highlight Summer Fun Across Local Churches

Community reunions and church homecomings fill August plans with basket dinners and gatherings. Bethel Church near Coolville hosts August 4. Greene-Ogdin-Caster at Columbia Chapel August 11. Bartlett High School reunion August 4. West reunion last week at Town House Church featured 67th anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. West. Attendees include families from McArthur Pomeroy Athens and beyond.

Columbia Chapel W. W. Ogdin G. A. Radekin Townhouse Church J. W. West McArthur Lions Club Chillicothe Dayton Pomeroy Orlando Fla

Heloise explains dyeing imitation pearls for color

A nurse writes Heloise about preserving and customizing imitation pearls. The tip suggests boiling water with turquoise, pink, or peach dye to color a pearl string and matching earrings, with cautions about glue in some earrings and suggestions to wax light shoes for easy cleaning. Virginia Reader signs off.

Heloise Virginia Reader

4-H Club Meetings Highlight Health Reports and Events

Beth Gift gave a health report described as the high point of the All For One Clover 4-H Club meeting. Peggy Eschenbacher led Handy Annies 4-H Club in a Lake Hope picnic and swimming party. Ramona Shambart discussed the Rolling Clovers float and fair booth at Mrs. Roger Greuser’s home. Diana Young, reporter.

Beth Gift Peggy Eschenbacher Handy Annies Lake Hope Ramona Shambart Rolling Clovers Roger Greuser Diana Young

Murder by Frederick Knott at Speech Building Auditorium

The OVST presents A Murder on stage at Speech Building Auditorium with Clive Rodingham played by Tim Walters and Julie Sturrock by Tina Wohlbruck. The production features noted actors and direction by Virginia Hahne, with Robert Winters as designer. The piece, set in Merry Old England, centers on inheritance, marriage, and a contrived plot, receiving mixed reviews for writing but solid acting.

Frederick Knott Speech Building Ohio Valley Summer Theatre Clive Rodingham Tim Walters Elizabeth Woolley Ann Ham David Rodingham Arthur Sheppard Charles Sturrock James Pinney Julie Sturrock Tina Wohlbruck Tibbit Mickey Freedman Constable Hackett Gene Cobb John Craft Henry Weiman Virginia Hahne Robert Winters Merry Old England Clive Sturrock Valie Knott So and So Charles Laughton C. Arthur Sheppard

Birth of Terry Lee Fouty in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Gail Fouty announce the birth of a son Terry Lee on July 26 at Mt St Mary Hospital Nelsonville. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Wood of Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs Noah Fouty of Floodwood with great grandfather Perry Wood of Wilksville.

Gail Fouty Union Furnace Terry Lee Mt. St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville William Wood Noah Fouty Floodwood Perry Wood Wilksville

Albany Club Calendar: socials and gatherings listed

Calendar items for Albany and area include an ice cream social at the Albany Riding Club Grounds at 5 p.m. Minear Chapter 274 CES meets at 6:30 p.m. at Mrs. Phil Halbirt’s home on Belleanna Place. A family picnic is noted with rain postponement. Athens Boat and Ski Club meets at Eddie's Marina at 6 p.m. and invites picnic dinners with a bonfire. Bethel Methodist Church holds a public homecoming at noon with a basket dinner.

Bethel Methodist Church Coolville Albany Riding Club Albany Minear Ces Phil Halbirt Belleanna PI Athens Eddie Hockingport

Peggy Lenigar to Represent Athens DeMolay

Miss Peggy Lenigar chosen by the Athens Chapter Order of DeMolay as sweetheart representative for the sweetheart competition at the DeMolay Conclave in Columbus, August 1 4. Ohio Jurisdiction sponsors the event. Lenigar, class of 1963 Athens High School and Ohio University freshman, competes as First District of Ohio’s representative in talent and beauty. DeMolay members will attend meetings and take part in sports and ritual competition.

Peggy Lenigar Athens Order of DeMolay DeMolay Columbus Ohio Lenigar Athens High School Ohio University

Widdoes captures golf title in Women's Handicap Tour

Captures championship with a two over par 78 to win the Women's Association Handicap Tournament. With a 13 handicap her 36 hole net score was 143, runner up Mrs. John Milar with 146. Trophies to be presented at Fall Awards Banquet as season ends.

Vi Widdoes Carroll Widdoes Athens Country Club Women’s Association John Milar Widdoes Alton Hope Arthur Bethel John Cline Russell Hall Dayton Kern H. B. Boles R. Studer H. W. Tom Ray Douglas

Three Star Special Circus Sing Along and TV Lineup

TV previews list tonight includes Three Star Special Circus Magic and Ice hosted by Don Ameche on Channel 2 and 4, Sing Along With Mitch on Channel 3 and 4 with Leslie Uggams, Jack Paar Show on Channel 3, and reruns Route 66 Alfred Hitchcock on Channels 8 and 10.

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Television Guide Listings for Friday and Saturday

Channel 4 airs Bombay Clipper at 5 pm and Special Investigator at 1 10 am. Channel 10 shows Two Flags West at 11 20 pm and The Accusing Finger at 1 30 am. Saturday features Kangaroo at 9 pm Words and Music at 11 35 pm High Tide at Noon at 11 15 pm and Night Club Scandal at 1 30 am.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Donald Shock Jacksonville Fla Ronald Yates Mr. Shock Benton, Mikalas, Shock and Associates Art Studios Jacksonville J. S. Sampselle Bradenton Sampselle P. B. Burns L. A. Wigal Stimpson Ave Fred H. Sands Cable Ln Samoselles University of Colordo Boulder Col Southeast High School Raymond Lee Florida Colonial Williamsburg Washington, D.C William Cooper Brecksville Mike Elizabeth W. Va Floyd Lee Mr. Lee Ronald Dowler Dow Lake Park Dowler Fred Dowler Ginger Sharron Garry Frank A. Richey Ted Shaffer Don Scurlock the Plains Wilson Ator Jesse Bennett Florence Richey Jack McDonald Becky Bobby Jeff Brown Melvin Brown Homer Brown Franklin Ave Milton Nuzum State St Nuzum William Nuzum Belore Floyd Patterson Newark Charin Collemore Elsworth Wis Melvin Browns Homer Browns Katherine Hartley Ruth Stratton Europe England Belgium Luxembourg France Italy Germany Switzerland Clay Milar Robert Westfield Mass Carl Stickney Lloyd Evans Kingston Fred W. Foster Toledo Daughters OF Union Veterans Bethel Church Bartlett High Bartlett High School Bartlett Bers Bartlett Academy Robert McGrew Gordon Secoy Carl Place Lenton Foster Jordan W. H. South Kenneth South Clifford South Barbara Rebecca Rutland Norval South Mack Smothers Shari Norvella Billar Pam Velma Wyeth Pleasantville Wyeth Jr Vickie Barbie Chandler Fannin Janice Doug Teresa Tommy Orient William Kill Bill Jr Jackie Sue Toni Ronny Clarksville Wilma Robbins Drew Wilmington Robert Smith Steve Greg Roni Jo Doni Jo Arley Gastigar Jamestown Wayne Edwards Anthony Kell Betty Cole Harry North Gallipolis Goldie Lent Nellie Lent Edith Canter Don Starkey Glouster Rowland Newman Danny Goodwin Patty Newman Bill Roger Mrs Floyd M OYST By Ralph Morey Fouty Cliff Foodland East State St W. Union St. LY Women’s Golf Association Dale Moffet Antique Auto Club Athens County Larry Flowers Kenneth Tye Hamilton Richard MacDonald Carolyn Christy Rick Mark Dale Channell Brenda Butler County Good Luck Garden Club Athens State Hospital Richland Garden Club Harry Cokenougher Edward Mizicko Livingston St Rodney Schultz George Denton Jack Paar Sam Levenson Helen O'Connell Allan Funt Rawhide Laverne Mushgrove Mushy Posie Route 66 Alfred Hitchcock Michael Rennie Phyllis Thaxter TV Movie Guide Channel 4
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