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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1960

Page

6

New Initiates Honored in Alpha Gamma Delta Pledge

Miss Paula Cotton was presented with the model pledge bracelet during the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority initiation on Feb 13 at the chapter house. The Feast of Roses Banquet followed the next day with Joyce Deakins given a necklace bearing the sorority crest. Initiates include Karen Bailey, Dale Carr, Alice Dawson, Sharon Hemings, Mary Ann Pecora, Joan Ulrich, Linda Updegraff and Carole Withers along with Miss Cotton and Miss Deakins.

Paula Cotton E. Washington St Alpha Gamma Delta Joyce Deakins Miss Cotton Miss Deakins Karen Bailey Dale Carr Alice Dawson Sharon Hemings Mary Ann Pecora Joan Ulrich Linda Updegraff Carole Withers

Mrs. D. A. Nichols Honored At Shower

The Women’s Gas Co. Club hosts a surprise baby shower for Mrs. Donald A. Nichols at Mrs. Dewey Dailey’s Amesville home. Numerous members and guests attend including Clarabel Widney Betty Gould Paul Perry Marcille Pontious Margaret Camp Myrtle Camp Ruth Young and many more.

Women's Gas Co. Club Donald A. Nichols Dewey Dailey Amesville Clarabel Widney Betty Gould Paul Perry Marcille Pontious Margaret Camp Myrtle Camp Ruth Young Mildred Niggemeyer Madge Lovett Pat Moorehead Anita Breeze Margaret Adams

Allbaughs to Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Allbaugh of Carbondale plan a golden wedding celebration on February 27. A family dinner at noon and an evening open house from 6 to 9 p.m. will mark the occasion. The couple were married near Carbondale. she is Emma Shingler and he is Harve Allbaugh.

Bert Allbaugh Allbaugh Carbondale Mrs. Allbaugh Emma Shingler Thomas Shingler Harve Allbaugh

Circle K Jazz Benefit Planned at Memorial Auditorium

The Ohio University Circle K Club hosts its annual bene fit jazz concert Saturday at 8 p m in Memorial Auditorium. Proceeds go to the club's scholarship fund. Dayton teen group The Juvenile Six Plus One to perform. Tickets from Circle K members or Logans or College Book Store.

Ohio University Circle K Memorial Auditorium Dave Paul Dayton Logans Athens Kiwanis Club

New Arrivals Richard Blair Zwelling Born in Athens

Mr. and Mrs. David Zwelling of Athens announce the birth of a son, Richard Blair, on February 7 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Silverman of Athens and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Zwelling of Zanesville. Great grandfather is Mr. Jack Kurtzweig of Miami Beach. Mrs. Zwelling worked as a secretary in Ohio University’s Engineering Dept and Mr. Zwelling is employed by Ohio Bell Telephone in Columbus.

David Zwelling Athens Richard Blair Sheltering Arms Hospital Charles Silverman Jack Zwelling Zanesville Jack Kurtzweig Miami Beach Fla Zwelling Ohio University Ohio Bell Telephone Co Columbus

Red Stocking Revue Planned by Athens Women

The Athens Junior Women's Club sponsors The Red Stocking Revue set for April 23 at Memorial Auditorium. Patrons chair Marion Fugate leads a committee arranging patron tickets and reserved seating to support Sheltering Arms Hospital non stationary equipment.

Athens Memorial Auditorium Marion Fugate

Coming And Going Nancy Gibbs Guests From Dayton And Charleston

Nancy Gibbs at 15 W Mulberry hosted weekend visitors including her grandchildren and great grandchildren from Dayton. Jane Adams a Sinclair College student also visited. Dr Karl Ahrendt and daughter Elaine spent weekend in Charleston W Va with Roger and wife formerly of Athens. Dr Ahrendt conducted his Dance Overture with the Charleston Symphony.

Nancy Jane Gibbs W. Mulberry Bob Sheaffer Sandy Lisa Vickie Dayton Jane Adams Sinclair College Karl Ahrendt Elaine Peach Ridge Rd Charleston W. Va Roger Dean Athens Dr. Ahrendt Charleston Symphony

Calendar Of Events New Marshfield Groups Gather For Evenings

Calendar entries list clubs meeting at various homes and locations. Includes New Marshfield Canasta Club with Mrs Roy Mace at 7 30 p m and Hi Lo Home Demonstration Club with Mrs Ross Wright at Long Run Road 7 30 p m. Also Albany Methodist WSCS with Mrs William Gillogly 7 30 p m and PEO with Mary Blayney 7 30 p m with dessert. American Legion Auxiliary meets at 8 p m at Legion Home with an Americanism program and refreshments.

Hi-Lo Home Ross Wright Long Run Rd Albany Methodist Wscs William Gillogly Kenneth Mason Edna Whiteman Mary Blayney American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home

Lady Barber Talks About Men Gossiping In Salons

A veteran barber June Grant says men are open about gossip in shops and often easier to please than women. She recalls rough days with unruly boys and a bite mark from a young Eric Nesterenko. She notes few women enter the trade nowadays and mentions her family and her view of the craft.

Zasu Pitts Marilyn Monroe June Grant Eric Nesterenko Chicago Black Hawks National Hockey League

Open Toed Shoes Lead Spring 1960 Fashion Revival

Barefoot silhouettes return with open toes and vamps in spring 1960 styles. Open shank and sandal designs dominate, with stiletto and stacked heels, varied toe shapes, and decorative trimmings. Closed pumps persist for street wear, but the open look defines the season.

Rudi Gernreich

Help Your Child By Reading His Books

Parents boost a child’s school success by staying engaged with his books and schoolwork. Begin by reading his early primers and discuss what interests him to spark curiosity about the world between the covers. As he grows, read textbooks too and talk about subjects to expand knowledge and dialogue.

Jane Anne Boleyn Henry VIII PTA

Pattern transfer chart and reading tips for parents

The notice promotes embroidery patterns selling Pattern 815 and adds mailing costs. It also offers guidance for parents to read with children, choose better books, and advocate for up to date school textbooks through PTA efforts to improve libraries and budgets.

Brass Choir Returns After Three Day Ohio Tour

The Ohio University Brass Choir completed a three day tour through central and northwestern Ohio performing in Lima Toledo Mount Vernon Grandview Heights and Upper Arlington. They played at a session of the East Central Division of the Music Teachers National Association Convention in Toledo. The group consists of 21 student members from six colleges. founder and conductor is William Brophy, assistant professor of brass instruments.

Ohio University Brass Choir Ohio Lima Toledo Mount Vernon Grandview Heights Upper Arlington Music Teachers National Association William Brophy

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Social Scene i Athens Messenger D. A. Nichols Richelieu Reg. Price Special Cornwell Athens Jewelers S. Court Circle K Club Anne Adams Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N.Y Richard Blair Zwelling New Marshfield Canaan Grangers Methodist Church Nick Parker Margaret Jerrold Herbert Levine I. Miller Sauna Wieder Needlecraft Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York 11 N. Y Brass Choir Kind Ding Tory America
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