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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1962

Page

5

Jerseyville Wesleyan Church 100th Anniversary Homecoming

Jerseyville Wesleyan Church held a 100th anniversary homecoming led by Rev. Edwin Edwards. Granddaughter Miss Mary Williams received roses. Anna Williams spoke on the church founding. attendees included Mrs. Kenney, Mrs. Butts, Mrs. Ross, and many Creamer family members. Officers for 1963 were named: Clyde Smith president, Faye Wingett vice president, Mary Cowan secretary.

Jerseyville E. C. Kenney Oscar Butts Kenney Elma Hudson Wayne Wingett Hazel Creamer Clyde Smith Faye Wingett Mary Cowan George A. Coe Mary Cox Frances Finsterwald Thelma Ross Asbury Creamer Butts Walter Newman Wylmer Newman Ross Orland Creamer Cox Miss Jones Rev. Edwards

Fall Fall-Washion Pattern Catalog Ad

Postal notice from Athens Messenger Pattern Dept invites readers to order Printed Pattern 4629 for mix of pleated or slim skirts with jewel or scooped necklines. Includes size 161% fabric yardage details, pricing 50 cents per pattern plus 10 cents mailing, requests name address zone size style number. Also promotes over 100 pattern catalog options for fall winter with 35 cents order.

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

Paraplegic Surgeon Works From Wheelchair in India

Dr. Mary Verghese, a 37 year old paraplegic surgeon from India, works from her wheelchair at New York's Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation while finishing residency on a World Rehabilitation Fund fellowship. She plans to return to Vellore to establish India's first complete department for physical rehabilitation after studying in London and London.

Associated Press Mary Verghese New York Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Verghese India Institute World Rehabilitation Fund Christian Medical College Vellore South India London

Girl Scouts Sponsor 50th Anniversary Event at Ohio State Fair

Miss Margaret Hutchson executive director of Four Rivers Girl Scout Council announces a special 50th anniversary event August 29 at 1 p.m. at the Ohio State Fair Youth Center Columbus. Regional chairman and director will attend. The council is part of Region 4 serving Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky.

Margaret Hutchson Four Rivers Fairgrounds Columbus

Relatives Gather for Birthday Remembrance in Athens Area

A large group met at O. B. Chapman Sr. home in Athens Route 4 to honor Mrs. Mary Graham who died in 1960 at 93. Attendees included relatives from Ak ron Hebardville Columbus Son Athens and Albany sharing a noon picnic dinner.

O. B. Chapman Athens Wilbur Fuller William Richard D. H. Goldsberry David Gilmore Conni James Wingo Laura Jamie James Jr O. B. Chapman Jr David Albany Cecil Douglas Paula June Douglas Paul Chapman Randy R. E. Graham

Cluttered Medicine Cabinet Becomes Hidden Hazard

Many homes store half used remedies and old items in medicine cabinets. Clean out unidentified containers, stock essential first aid supplies, seasonal medicines, and keep dangerous items locked high. Add reading light, emergency numbers, and a Red Cross First Aid book. register kindergarteners at York School Thursday or Friday.

Red Cross York School

Country Club Shower Honors Roma Tom

Roma Tom, daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Tom of 49 Ohio Ave, was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs Carl at the Athens Country Club. The event celebrated her upcoming marriage and drew local acquaintances.

Country Club Roma Tom Carl Tom Ohio Ave Athens Country Club Carl

Dailey Townsend Reunion Plans For August 1963 At Temple Church

Families of Thomas Dailey and James Townsend held a large reunion at Temple Church with a basket dinner and a business meeting electing 1963 officers Hollis Townsend president Eldon Dailey vice president Elizabeth R Jordan secretary treasurer. The next reunion is set for the third Sunday in August 1963. Miss Tom to wed Jack Beverage Saturday at First Methodist Church.

Thomas Dailey James Townsend Temple Church Bessie R. Strong Martha C. Mays Hollis Townsend Cleveland Eldon Dailey Albany Elizabeth R. Jordon Carpenter Martha D. Shoemaker Elma D. Lauffer Columbus Charles McGonagle Plainfield Ind David T Dailey Memphis Akron Youngstown Gallipolis the Plains Athens Wisconsin Howard Cline Janet van Dyke Norma T. Allen Townsends Elizabeth A. Jirik Daileys Chevy Seel Walter Cornwell Fred Swearingen Fritz Wheaton George Weisenbach Joyce Dean Frank Nolan Harry Begg Ralph Dupler Claire Ball Jr Dow Finsterwald Tom Jack Beverage First Methodist Church

Adams announces birth of Donald Gene Adams Jr

Mr and Mrs Donald Adams of Marietta announce the birth of a son Donald Gene Adams Jr born August 10 Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Willard Adams of The Plains and Mr and Mrs Robert Kelly of Athens The annual picnic of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Athens Eagles will be held Thursday at 6 pm at Ice Perry s home

Donald Adams Marietta Donald Gene Adams Jr Willard Adams the Plains Robert Kelly Athens The Athens Eagles Icel Perry

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