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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1960

Page

6

Juarez Trail Topic At OU Christmas Party

Special guests Mr. Charles Allen Smart and Mrs. Smart present at the Ohio University English Department annual Christmas party and tea at the OU Guest House on Union Street. Smart discusses his book At Home in Mexico and research for a Benito Juarez biography. Mrs. Smart presents color slides from Mexico.

The Ohio University Department of English FE. Union St Mexico Benito Juarez

Tea for Faculty by Zeta Chapter

Zeta chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta held an annual faculty tea Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 pm. Hosts receiving guests were Miss Barbara Hatcher president of the undergraduate chapter, Mrs Olive Quillen house mother, and Mrs Jean Molchan alumna. Tea was served by Miss Judy McIntosh and Miss Marv Jenkins.

Zeta Chapter Alpha Gamma Delta Barbara Hatcher Olive Quillen Jean Molchan Judy McIntosh Marv Jenkins

WIA ITU Set Christmas Party at Davis Home

The annual WIA ITU Christmas party is planned for 5 30 p m Sunday at 218 W Washington St the home of Mr and Mrs Herbert Davis. A gift exchange and potluck dinner will be held Regrets should be telephoned by Friday evening to LY 25041.

Herbert Davis W. Washington St

Sale of Greens Run School property by Trimble Local Board

Notice is given that on January 21, 1961 at 10:00 A M the Trimble Township Local Board of Education will offer a public sale on the premises of a school house and grounds in Trimble Township Athens County Ohio. Two tracts total about 3.61 acres describe parcels from H G Cartwright and section 19 with coal rights excepted. the three story fireproof building 70 by 120 feet is suitable for a small factory or rest home. terms are cash with right to reject bids. property known as Greens Run School. Clifton Kloh clerk.

Trimble Township Trimble Athens Ohio Athens County Records of Athens County Greens Run

Potluck Dinner Hosted by Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority

Mrs. John W. Stewart of 26 Morris Ave. will host a 6 p.m. potluck dinner for Alpha Gamma Delta members with Mrs. Lou Munden serving as co host.

John W. Stewart Morris Ave Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Lou Munden

Notice to contractors for highway improvements in Athens County Ohio

Sealed proposals for grading draining paving and bridgework on State Route 690 in Ames and Canaan Townships Athens County Ohio will be received until 10:00 A M Eastern Time on December 15 1960. Work includes two continuous concrete slab bridges with capped pile substructure and a 20 foot pavement width. Plans and specs are on file and bids may be rejected. Prequalification required ten days before bid opening.

State OF Ohlto Department OF Highways Columbus Ohio State Highway Director of Athens County Ames Canaan Mush Run McDougall Branch Federal Creek Highway Credit Examiner Department of Industrial Relations State Highway Department Department of Highways Preston

Santa Claus Visits Circle Two at Alexander Presbyterian

A Christmas meeting for Circle 2 at Alexander Presbyterian Church is scheduled for Friday December 9 at 7 30 p m. Families bring 50 to 60 cent gifts for a child for a gift exchange and bring sandwiches and cookies for refreshments. The program includes a visit from Santa Claus.

Santa Claus Circle Two Circle 2 Alexander Presbyterian Church

Scarecrow Play Set by University Playshop at Ohio University

The University Playshop of Ohio University presents Percy MacKaye's The Scarecrow in the Speech Building auditorium for three nights. Directed by Al Smelko with student cast, the production features Mary Marshall Doyley and Judith Miller in lead roles with an extensive supporting group. No admission charge. curtain at 8 p.m.

University Playshop Ohio University Percy MacKaye Speech Building al Smelko College of Fine Arts Larry Malone

Shade WSCS In 25th Anniversary Meeting

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Shade Methodist Church marked its 25th anniversary at Myrtle Stover's home with 18 members present. Rev. Earl Cowan and three charter members attended. gifts were given, readings shared, and a history was read. A party and gift exchange are planned for Dec. 17 at Rev. Cowan's home.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Shade Methodist Church Earl Cowan Arl Ruth Anna Williams Ethel Williams Cowan

Katz Plays Brilliant Recital Showcasing Romantic and Mozart

George Katz, pianist and Ohio University faculty member, offered the third recital in the Faculty Recital Series at Ewing Auditorium before a near full crowd. He displayed technical prowess and deep musical insight, though some listeners felt the program favored Romantic and Impressionistic works, with Schumann’s Phantasie drawing mixed reactions while Mozart’s Sonata in B flat Major was praised for Katz’s lucid understanding.

George Katz Ohio University Ewing Auditorium Katz Athens Kaiz Mozart

Minister Copley Guests at Lamplighters Meeting at Athens Hospital

The Rev Norman Copley pastor of Trinity Methodist Church Marietta attended a Lamplighters meeting at Athens State Hospital therapy building. Tape recordings of Christmas carols will be played for patients and a Dec 12 Ward 1 pre Christmas party will honor 29 elderly patients with a corsage while a crossword puzzle is planned for the ward. Lamplighters are former patients aiding therapy and readjustment with outsiders welcome.

Norman C. Copley Trinity Methodist Church Marietta Athens State Hospital

Local residents share travel and family updates

Speaking Personally notes MR ALBERT LINSCOTT arriving in Stuart Florida to spend winter at 173 Bryant Ave. DR AND MRS L P EBLIN return from Washington DC after NSF meeting with Mrs Eblin visiting relatives. HOWARD SHULL and family visit Columbus and Ohio State University. Miss Joyce Shull at Siebert Hall hosts Christmas open house. Families report hospitalizations and surgeries for Willis Whited’s parents and Martha Whited in Tampa. Clarence Lopez recuperates in Columbus after major surgery.

Albert Linscott Congress St Stuart, Fla Bryant Ave Howard Shull Briarwood Dr Columbus Joyce Shull Ohio State University Siebert Hall Miss Shull Willis Whited Athens

Calendar Of Events for Thursday and Monday Night Club

The Plains Volunteer Fire Dept Auxiliary meeting with Mrs Walter McDonald at 7 30 p m Assembly 91 Order of Rainbow for Girls at Masonic Temple p m Monday Night Club dinner Christmas party and one dollar gift exchange Cottage Tea House 6 30 p m UCD Club donations sought for Christmas basket 2 p m

the Plains

Grange Hears Reports and Community Meetings

At Canaan Grange 2437 the November session, led by Mr. Harvey South, heard reports from Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Poston on the State Grange Convention and James Christy about the Athens County event. A December 20 party and 50 cent gift exchange are planned with member program sharing and a birthday potluck.

Harvey South Canaan Grange Waldo Poston Albany James Christy Prince Athens County Winnifred Hoover Geniveve Grinstead Melva Radcliff Olive Baughman

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Distaff Side Juarez Trail Charles Allen Smart Auth Smart Mr. Smart Smarts Liv Ing Oak Hill Chillicothe RFD Zeta WIA ITU Mrs. Stewart Dially Lois M. Washburn Washburn Travel Center M&w Travel ServIce S. Court ST the Scarecrow Playshop Ector Nancy Reed Harry O. Uher Richard Bell Bill Gould Massachusetts Mary Marshall Doyley Goody Rickley Blacksmith Bess Judith Miller Rachel Merton Max Howard Dickon James Boswell Ravensbana Ronald E. Smith Justice Merton David Dole Richard Mitchell Figowitz Mary Margaret Montalto Jim Boomershine Steve Wilson Bonnie Adelstein Paul Itkin Jane Reynolds Penny Pentecost Gary Gregory Gil Williams Sue Laverty Diana Nees Chris Young Callie Outlaw Shade Wscs Myrtle Stover Mr. Cowan Bertha Philips Hazel Creamer Faye Wingett Walter Watson Poinsettias Sunnybank Greenhouses Locky Alice Parkis E. State St Lamplighters Ward L. P. Eblin Grosvenor St Washington, D.C P. m. Ucd Club Richland Avenue Church J. W. Stewart Women's Gasco Club Lester Young Hooper St Amere Club Robert Jones W. State St Canaanville Wscs Knights of Columbus Wives Group Chauncey Mothers Club Jack Carter Chauncey Women’s Association Ben Dorsey Presbyterian Women of Amesville Baker & Stauffer's Arthur Brown Jon Gnagy Gilbert East State Street Athens, Ohio Jom Unaly
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