DUV Gathers for Abraham Lincoln Centennial Groundhog fete
Ruth Lewis reports on a DUV gathering that blended an Abraham Lincoln anniversary with a Civil War Centennial Groundhog Day celebration. Members wore century old costumes with heirloom accessories, staged a business meeting, and shared memories of Lincoln including a 1809 birth note and Emancipation Proclamation copies. The event closed with a light Groundhog tale and a party verdict that it was a fine time by all.
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Ruth Lewis
The
DUV
George Washington
L. E. Carpenter
E. State St
C. D. Metcalf
John Weekley
H. L. Atkinson
Thomas Rosser
Henry Weber
Mae Smith
John
Priscilla Alden
Dorothy Mulpas
Frank Super
Carpenter
Hertha Douglas
Godey
Douglas
Mexico
Super
Lee
Lincoln
Harlan County
Cosuin
Athens Day
Charles Weber
Ray Smith
James Josten
Richard Fought
Raymond Lee
Paganini String Quartet in Athens Faces Patchwork of Players
The Paganini String Quartet presented the third University Chamber Music Series program in Ewing Auditorium. Recent personnel changes, Stefan Krayk and Albert Gillis replacing Libove and Foidart, altered ensemble unity. Mozart's D major quartet exposed overemphasis on individuals, while Brahms A minor and Ravel F major remain staples on Stradivarius instruments.
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Walter Watson
Paganini String Quartet
University
Ewing Auditorium
Athens
Stefan Krayk
Charles Libove
Albert Gillis
Charles Foidart
Ravel
Brahms
Stradivarius
VFW Auxiliary Plans Ward Party and Aid Drive
At a Gilham-Frank Post 8804 meeting the Ladies Auxiliary scheduled a ward party at Chillicothe's Veterans Hospital for Feb 9 and approved a donation to a family that lost their home. They seek furniture and clothing and discussed the Feb 19 twelfth district meeting at Gallipolis. Mary McFadden presided in Pat Llewellyn’s absence. Married Jan 15 Janet Beyler and Pvt Robert Robinson wed on Jan 15. correct date was Jan 15.
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Gilham-Frank
Veteran’s Hospital
Chillicothe
VFW
Gallipolis
Mary McFadden
Pat Llewellyn
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Janet Beyler
Pvt
Robert Robinson
Waterloo PTO Hears Speech Therapy and Preschool Goals
The Waterloo High School auditorium hosts the January meeting with talks by speech therapist Mrs. Hodgson and kindergarten teacher Mrs. Masten. They stress parent support, early preschool guidance, and social skills. a Public Relations panel follows with input from teachers students and parents.
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Waterloo Pto
William Hodgson
James Masten
Hodgson
Masten
Dale Johnson
Nick Mourouzis
Allan Brokaw
Sharon McClain
Anita Chesser
Jeff Clark
William Adams
Jack Hudnell
Kenneth Elliott
Lydia Lash Evans Club elects new officers
At the annual meeting Mrs. Arthur McPherson was chosen president with Mrs. J B Maffett as first vice president and Mrs. Howard Stout as second vice president. Other officers include Mrs. Ross Wright recording secretary Mrs. Paul Cotton corresponding secretary and Mrs. Frank Higgins treasurer. The group afterward made dressings for the Athens County Cancer Society under Mrs. J B Maffett with hostess Mrs. Earl Trunick.
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Lydia Lash Evans Club
Arthur McPherson
J. B. Maffett
Howard Stout
Ross Wright
Paul Cotton
Frank Higgins
Athens County Cancer Society
Earl Trunick
Tryouts Feb 12 For Easter Play at Westminster Foundation
The Westminster Foundation announces open tryouts for the Strindberg play Easter to be staged at Athens Presbyterian Church during Holy Week. Tryouts Sunday Feb 12 at 7 30 p m at 18 N College. Read scripts at Westminster House or contact Rev Thomas Niccolls for details.
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The
Westminster Foundation
August Strindberg
Athens Presbyterian Church
Strindberg
Modern Theater
Ibsen
Sweden
Westminster House
Thomas Niccolls
Recent Bride Is Honored At Miscellaneous Shower
A bridal shower honoring Mrs. Chad Cooley Marilyn Sue Daft was held at Mrs. Wayne France home with Joe T. Collins as co host. White and silver decor featured wedding bells candles and a floral mantel display.
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Chad Cooley
Marilyn Sue Daft
Wayne France
Joe T. Collins
Robert Hawk
Donald Chambers
Mary Cooley
Homer Daft
David McClain
Jack Daft
Robert Wakefield
Etta Foster
George Jeffers
Claire Jeffers
Jerry Burton
Rex Snider
Charles Hanning
Florence Collins
Forest Gwinn
Earl Dailey
Edwin Perry
Robert Dailey
Carl L. Wooten
Kathy Lane Daft
Deborah McClain
Linda Wakefield
William Sharp
Robert Sharp
Bessie Ridenour
Anthony Blasucci
Gale Cain
Byron James
Dale Sapp
Lowell Boggs
Charles E. Dailey
Ralph Koker
Joe Pedigo
Sherry Cooley
Joan Gwinn
Darlene Wyatt
Quilt Patch Quilt Patters and Needlecraft Catalog Ad
An ad promoting Quilt Patch patterns and a 1961 Needlecraft Catalog from Athens Messenger. It details pattern 728 with two patches per applique block, mentions cushion use, and lists pricing for pattern orders and first class mailing. Also advertises a 1961 Needlecraft Catalog with over 125 designs and free instructions for veil caps.
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Athens Messenger
P. O
N.Y
Phonics debate cited by Racine first grade teacher
Miss Ruth Tucker of Racine schools defends phonics in first grade after a column questioned its teaching. Worksheets from Scott Foresman emphasize letter sounds and auditory perception tests with object pictures to identify initial sounds. Tucker notes hearing and speech issues, plus curriculum overload, may hinder retention. She invites a classroom visit to observe actual practice.
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Ruth Tucker
Racine
Calendar of Events Listings For Tuesday Evening
Local clubs and circles chart a busy Tuesday including the League of Women Voters and social literary activities at OU Center. Attendees and hostesses span Mrs Henry Colby Mrs T N Hoover Mrs W R Hess Mrs Homer B Gall and others with times ranging from 2 30 p m to 10 a m. Patricia Evans is installed as Worthy Advisor of the Rainbow Girls in Akron.
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League of Women Voters
Henry Colby
Belleana St
OU Center
T. N. Hoover
Federation Circle
W. R. Hess
Bardin Avenue
Child Guidance Circle
Homer B. Gall
Avon Pt
Akron
Patricia Evans
Rainbow Girls
OES
Goldsberry to Speak at Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary
Dr. Blaine R. Goldsberry will address the Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary on Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs. Rilla Rose's home 44 W State St.
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Phi Delta Theta
Billa Rose
State St
Louise Wallace
Hunkins Family Attends Toledo Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Maurel Hunkins of 12 N College St and their daughter Miss Nancy Jean Hunkins traveled to Toledo for the wedding of their son and brother Mr. Arthur Hunkins to Miss Barbara Tremblay. The family planned to return today after escorting Miss Hawkins to Oberlin College.
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Maurel Hunkins
N. College St
Nancy Jean Hunkins
Toledo
Arthur Hunkins
Barbara Tremblay
Hunkins
Hawkins
Oberlin
Oberlin College
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A&p
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Sunnyside Dr
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Sayre
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Second St
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Gram
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Logan
Jesse Frasure
North St
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