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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1963
Page
6
Dozens of Athenians return with vacation slides and films and a new fad to host outdoor backyard screenings. Plan ahead by setting up equipment, choosing a windbreak, using a heavy duty extension cord, and keeping dry and safe with plastic covers and a spare bulb.
Mrs. Arthur Bennett hosted the Friendship Class of Chauncey Christian Church with devotionals led by Mrs. Donald Henry and Mrs. Erma Roberts on The Influence We Have On Others and What It Costs to Belong to Church. September meeting set by Mrs. John Dunlevy with devotional leader Mrs. Walter Dresher.
Miss Deanna Kay Lindsey and James Keith Dilcher exchanged double ring vows at the bride’s parents’ home in Albany on Saturday August 3. Rev. Paul Williams officiated at 3 p.m. Maid of honor Miss Ann White. best man Mr. David Lindsey. The couple will reside in Columbus after a wedding trip through Kentucky Tennessee and Virginia.
Speaking Personally Me and Mrs Charles W Reaver and son Bill return from two weeks vacation at Linwood Park Vermilion on Lake Erie. They were joined by Mrs Stella Collins during the second week. Ohio University alumni families enjoy annual stays at Linwood Park. Dr and Mrs A C Anderson returned from a train trip visiting Seattle Victoria Portland San Francisco and Los Angeles. Mrs Anderson’s brother Sidney Wright of East Aurora NY died during the trip. Next week the Andersons plan a visit to son Ernest Anderson and family Eric PA and son-in-law Dr Kenneth R Wilcox Jr and East Lansing. Mrs Carl L Phillips and daughter Barbara and Mrs John Pence with son John Lee recently visited Orland Bean Daytona Beach FL. John Pence, Chief Warrant Officer at Scott Air Force Base, and Mrs Pence and John Lee returned to Illinois. Mr and Mrs D K Seward return from five weeks visiting son Don K Seward in Los Angeles employed by Burroughs Pasadena. They also visited Elsa Douglas and Helen Johnson in Hollywood. The Sewards move with Lee to Avon Place end of August.
Heloise offers practical dorm tips for summer college prep. She urges students to assess wardrobe, learn laundry and sewing, avoid excess luggage, and use one overnight bag with a few footlockers. She emphasizes budgeting, courtesy to parents, and staying connected with home.
Wed calendar lists Degree of Pocahontas Council 131 at Moose Hall at 7 30 p m district 4 school instruction plans Alden Bible Class of Coolville Methodist Church regular meeting Plains VFW Ladies Auxiliary at 8 p m with ticket stubs and money Athens First Baptist Church Junior R A s and G A s 7 p m Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge at IOOF Hall 8 p m party and potluck supper after meeting
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