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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1962

Page

5

Women’s Division Winners at the Ath ens County Fair

First place list in the women’s divisions includes Quilts won by Mrs. John Risch and Virginia Hamill and Mrs. Wayne Wingett. Rugs by Rosemary Galloway. Crochet by Mrs. John Risch and Mrs. Leo Williams. Textile painting by Mrs. Wayne Wingett and Mrs. John Risch. Applique by Mrs. W. E. Johnson. Knitting by Sarah Wolfe and others. Machine Sewing top honors to Myrtle Stover and Mrs. Leo Williams. several Miscellaneous class winners led by Mrs. Wayne Wingett. plus Baking, Canned Foods, Preserves, Jellies, Flowers, Apples, Peaches, Pears, Plums, Quince, and Potatoes categories with multiple names.

Athens County Fair John Risch Virginia Hamill Wayne Wingett Rosemary Galloway Leo Williams Phylis Jackson W. E. Johnson Maggie Tripp Pauline Henderson Myrtle Stover Elmer Finsterwald Francis Wills Edward Mizicko

Kingwood Center Hosts Richland Gem Show in Mansfield

The Richland Lithic and Lapidary Society stages a Gem and Mineral Show at Kingwood Center Mansfield from Aug 18 to 26. Free daily 10 am to 9 pm features minerals fossils from Ohio and worldwide, jewelry by members, fossil and archaeological displays, demos on cutting polishing and fluorescence, and flower gardens at peak summer bloom.

The Richland Lithic and Lapidary Society Kingwood Center Mansfield Ohio Rome

4 H Seamstresses Chosen To Represent Athens County At State Fair

Two Athens County 4 H club members were selected from 50 contestants to model at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus. Pat Byrd and Connie Midkiff, members of Thim blettes and Merry Needles, were chosen at the county fair style show judging clothing construction. They will compete in an all state 4 H fashion review after receiving blue ribbons for their entries.

Athens County All Together Clovers 4-H Club Mary Virginia Harner Dawne McClain Columbus Pat Byrd J. M. Byrd Avon Connie Midkiff Ernest Midkiff Mulligan Thimblettes Merry Needles Charles Nixon Phillip Roach Byrd Miss Midkiff Fire Engine

Rainbow Girls Grand Assembly at Ohio University

About 3000 girls from across Ohio gather on the Ohio University campus for the 31st Grand Assembly of the Order of Rainbow for Girls. Mrs Beatrice A Owen presides with Mary Ann Gaydos as grand worthy advisor and Phyllis Hartley Sonia Nanna Gail Bazell Beverly Crombie among grand officers.

Ohio University Grand Assembly Order of Rainbow Ohio Beatrice A. Owen Barberton Rainbow Girls Mary Ann Gaydos Lakewood Athens Phyllis Hartley Sonia Nanna Gail Bazell Beverly Crombie Rainbow Athens Area Ruth Snow Idene Chesser Richard Coffman Dorothy Daugherty Kathryn Dunlap Marie Mechem Helen Roberts Wanda Rose Eula Slater Athens Assembly Caroline Atkinson Veronica Baker Sue Baker Katherine Coffman Linda McVey Linda Dixon Nancy Gaston Holly Hecht Nanci Jeffers Dianne McGarvey Carla Miller Kathleen Parkis Nancy Roberson Juliana Roberts Sheila Rypma Judith Sheldon Virginia Shirk Janet Smith Sandra Smith Judith Snow Janice Spaulding Sall Stewart Linda Wakefield

Community calendar of clubs and meetings in Athens and surrounding areas

A weekly listing of events including Eastern Star chapters in Athens and New Marshfield, bridge clubs at Electric Co site, Weslyan Missionary Society at local church, Ladies Aid at Mt. Zion Baptist, Pocahontas Degree and Rebekah Lodge activities, Boy and Explorer Scouts, VFW Auxiliary Wiener roast, and WSCS meetings with hostesses and venues. Birth day of Mrs William Oliver observed at The Plains.

Athens Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Melvin Talbert Connett Rd

AHS 1940 Alums Reminisce At Recent Reunion And Picnic

Athens High School class of 1940 reunion at the Sportsman featured reminiscing, a memorial service, and plans for a class booklet. A post reunion picnic at Ray Bardin’s Belleano Place drew members and families, with numerous attendees listed.

AHS Athens High School Sportsman Ruth Ballinger Richard Rypma Bernadine Ferrell Mary Davis Nelsonville Patty Daugherty Juanita Bardin Harold Rutter

27th Stout Family Reunion in Albany at C E Stout home

The 27th Stout reunion was held at the C E Stout home on Airline Rd Albany with a noon picnic. Attendees included Grover C Stout Ben, Madeline Eads Point Pleasant W Va Ray McConshay Cincinnati Emmons McConshay Point Pleasant Bernard Allen Bonnie Judy Dean Gibson Judy Toronto Dott Hill McArthur Helen Ruth Hill Marion Ind G L Stout Mineral Donna Robeson Terry Lynn Atlanta Lewis Maynard Alma Trainer Athens Lloyd Gardner Waynesburg Pa William Stout Donna Jean Frank Turner Jimmy Frank Catherine Elizabeth Marcia Granville Stout Debra Jimmy Grover B Stout Howard Stout. The 28th reunion will be at the same home on the first Sunday in August 1963.

Stout C. E. Stout Airline Rd Albany Ben Grover C. Stout Madeline Eads Point Pleasant W. Va Ray McConshay Ann Susan Tommy Cincinnati Emmons McConshay Bernard Allen Bonnie Judy Dean Gibson Toronto Dott Hill McArthur Helen Ruth Hill Marion Ind G. L. Stout Mineral Donna Robeson Terry Lynn Atlanta Lewis Maynard Alma Trainer Athens Lloyd Gardner Waynesburg William Stout Donna Jean Frank Turner Jimmy Frank Catherine Elizabeth Marcia Granville Stout Debra Grover B. Stout Howard Stout

Broadwell Homecoming and Community Notices

Broadwell Homecoming set for Sunday August 19 at Broadwell EUB Church with Sunday school at 10 am and basket dinner at noon. Rev Brooks Gregory to speak at 2 pm. he is son of former minister Rev T C Gregory. Also Bennett Traugh reunion at Rachelmacher Park Logan with noon basket meal. Circle One of Alexander Women’s Association meets Thursday at 1 30 pm f Baker Rd. Albany Community Garden Club meets Friday at 1 30 pm at Mrs C E Stout’s home.

Broadwell EUB Brooks Gregory Gregory T. C. Gregory Rachelmacher Park Logan Alexander Women’s Association Harold Brown Baker Rd Albany Community Garden Club

New Pattern 4865 for Junior Miss Skirt Blouse Set

Advertisement for Print Pattern 4865 offering Jr Miss sizes 9 through 17 with A-line and pleated skirt options. Details include fabric guidance, yardage for size 13, price 35 cents plus 10 cents mailing, and ordering from Anne Adams at The Messenger Pattern Dept New York with name address zone size and style number. Also promotes fall winter catalog and 35 cent request.

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

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