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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1977

Page

6

Elks Memorial Service Sunday Speakers Announced

Dr. Fred Luchs of Athens will speak at the Elks Memorial Service at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Elks Lodge on West Union Street. L.G. Holdsworth and John Lam remembered in services for deceased members with public invitation. Nelsonville lodge to hold 77th annual memorial at 2:30 p.m. on Hocking Street.

Fred Luchs Athens Elks Elks Lodge West Union Street L.G. Holdsworth John Lam Nelsonville Nelsonville Elks Lodge No. 543 Elks Hall Hocking Street Robert Beckler Charles Evans Earl Worthington David Neiman Ralph White William A. Mechem Carbon Hill Christian Church Trimble Elementary School Chaplin

Christmas Festivities Kick Off in Glouster

Downtown merchants plan a second annual Christmas scene with Santa arriving December 10 at Stokes Furniture Warehouse on High Street. He brings toys and candy for kids as shoppers visit Little Italy Pizza Parlor for free coffee during business hours. Local clubs and college students help decorate and assist in toy handouts.

Glouster Santa Stokes Furniture High Street Little Italy Pizza CB Club Hocking Technical College Dave Withem Jan Hooper Pat King

Santa Claus Parade Arrives in Albany Saturday

Santa Claus will arrive in Albany on Saturday and ride in a fire engine parade at 10 a.m. Albany merchants extend Christmas hours with Wednesday night openings until 8 30 p.m. From December 19 to 23 stores stay open nightly to 8 30 p.m.

Santa Claus Albany

Guysville Student Honored For Who's Who Selection

Frank Merrill son of Mr and Mrs John Merrill of Guysville has been chosen for Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges at Campbellsville College. A social science major and Alexander High School graduate he plans to teach or attend law school after graduation and is married to Vickie Addison.

Frank Merrill John Merrill Guysville Campbellsville College Alexander High School Vickie Addison

Band Cookbook for Sale by Albany Alexander High

Alexander High School Band sells Kitchen Auditions cookbook through Tuesday. Recipes for Sousa Soup and Syncopated Seafood headlined by Marching Meats Jazzy Appetizers and Sauces. Orders: Monika Robb Rita Robb Missy Tenney Mark Rice Sandy Graham Cindy Graham Joanie Carsey Harriett Kovach.

Albany Sousa Alexander Monika Rita Robb Missy Tenney Mark Rice Sandy Cindy Graham Joanie Carsey Harriett Kovach

Blood pressure clinic schedule and weather cancellations

The schedule lists clinics at multiple locations including Amesville United Methodist Church Athens Day Living Center Carbondale Community Center Athens Nutrition Center Athens City Hall Nelsonville American Legion Hall Jacksonville Old Settlers Building New Marshfield Methodist Church parsonage Glouster Community Center Coolville Senior Center Deanville Community Center Albany Methodist Church Chauncey Senior Center The Plains United Methodist Church with specified times. Clinics may be canceled due to weather conditions.

Amesville United Methodist Church Athens Day Living Center Day Living Center Carbondale Community Center Athens Nutrition Center Athens City Hall Nelsonville American Legion Hall Jacksonville Old Settlers Senior Citizens Building New Marshfield Methodist Church Glouster Community Center Coolville Senior Center Deanville Community Center Albany Methodist Church Chauncey Senior Center the Plains United Methodist Church

PCC Auditions Set for Sleuth and The Miser Productions

Parkersburg Community College announces auditions for two plays, Sleuth and The Miser, with 11 men and 4 women needed. Auditions are проводится Wednesday and Thursday at 7 30 p m in the college auditorium and December 1 at 2 p m. Abbey Hayhurst guest directs Sleuth while David Grapes leads The Miser. Call 424 8283 for details.

Parkersburg Community College Abbey Hayhurst David Grapes PCC

Army Couple and Their Guest Tour Europe

Sgts Neil and Debbie Barron, serving in Germany, with their guest Lance Barron, toured Europe during his visit. Neil and Debbie are pursuing college courses while deployed.

Europe Neil Debbie Barron Germany Lance Barron Debbie

Holiday events mark Athens area schedule this week

Through the week residents can attend the First United Methodist Church bazaar on College Street Athens with lunch featuring vegetable soup pies and ham sandwiches Crafts by Sarah and Herb Evans Eula Easler Eileen Ferguson and Bill Trout Christmas open house at 13 Grand Park Blvd plus a Logan Jaycees light display on Main Street Court Street decorations by Athens nursery school children Lamborn’s window art by L C Mitchell and a GLOUSTER CB Club potluck dinner moved to Sunday at 7 30 p.m.

Sally Walters First United Methodist Church College Street Athens Sarah Herb Evans Eula Easler Eileen Ferguson Bill Trout Trout Grand Park Blvd Bill Ohio Charles and Mary Barker Oxford Logan Jaycees Bethlehem Chris Gabriel The Logan Jaycees Court Street Lamborn’s L.C. (Pappy) Mitchell Berry Hotel

Boltons welcome daughter Shara Ann in Albany

Mr. and Mrs. Richard A Bolton of Albany announce the birth of a daughter Shara Ann born October 19 at O Bleness Memorial Hospital. The couple also has two children Richard Lee and Deanna Lynn. Grandparents are Mrs Clara E Wise of Athens and Milford and Nellie Bolton of McArthur. Great grandmother is Marie Bolton of McArthur.

Albany Richard A. Bolton Sharon Wise Shara Ann O'Bleness Memorial Hospital Richard Lee Deanna Lynn Clara E. Wise Athens Milford Nellie Bolton McArthur Marie Bolton

Marietta AAUW Announces 10th Christmas Candlelight Tour

The Marietta branch of the American Association of University Women will stage its 10th annual Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes on Sunday December 11 from 2 to 7 p.m. Tickets cost 2.50 and are available at participating houses the Betsey Mills Club or from AAUW members. For more information contact Mrs. Raymond Gunthrie at 373 1108.

Marietta American Association of University Women Betsey Mills Club AAUW Raymond Gunthrie

Week in the arts calendar and gallery notices

Community Desk submissions due noon Wednesday for arts notices in Athens Messenger. B Matthews Weir draws at Artifacts Gallery 2 W State St 10 am to 6 pm Mon Sat and 1 to 5 daily closed Fri and holidays. His Teeth Laughing Apple Reader's Theater at Marietta College Dec 10 8 15 pm free. Carousel Parkersburg today through Dec 11 call 304 485 1300 for info. Zanesville Art Center December Exhibitions through Dec 24 feature Roberts Roberts and McConnell and Roberts works.

Community Desk Athens Messenger Route Johnson Road Athens B. Matthews Weir W. State St Parkersburg Richard Rodgers Oscar Hammerstein II Actors Guild of Parkersburg Playhouse New Zanesville Art Center June Carver Roberts Michael McConnell Donald Roberts

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