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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1961

Page

7

Professor Illustrates Talk With Own Painting

Ohio University professor David Driesbach spoke at the February 16 Kappa Rho Beta Sigma Phi meeting at 44 E Hanlin Ave. He illustrated the talk with his etchings and paintings. Members discussed a Sheltering Arms Hospital Guild project and spring rushing plans for the March 2 meeting.

David Driesbach Ohio University Kappa Rhop Beta Sigma Phi International Lawrence Graves E. Hanlin Ave Sheltering Arms Hospital Kappa Rho Ivan Wolfe Carl Legg Darrell Todd Hamlin Ave

Kappa Delta Pledges and Alumnae Dessert Hour

Kappa Delta Alumnae Association held a February pledge class dessert at Miss Mabel Olson’s home 57 Mill St. A get acquainted quiz helped pledges and alumnae mingle. Pledges listed include Karen Hammer Linda Drean Sue Henderson Marcy Person Randy Dillard Beth Reif Lois Hixson Marilyne Sweet Pat Woolsey. Attendees: Mrs. William Brophy Mrs. Robert Ohlinger Mrs. Roger M. Rice Miss Julia Nehls Mrs. D. L. Kaffer Mrs. Bernard Spaulding Mrs. W. W. Patton Mrs. Nichol and Miss Olson.

Kappa Delta Alumnae Association Mabel Olson Mill St Charles Nichol Linda Drean Sue Henderson Marcy Person Randy Dillard Beth Reif Lois Hixson Marilyne Sweet Pat Woolsey William Brophy Robert Ohlinger Roger M. Rice Julia Nehls D. L. Kaffer Bernard Spaulding W. W. Patton Nichol Miss Olson

Kappa Rho Aids Beacon School With Benefit Proceeds

The Kappa Rho chapter of Beta Sigma Phi presented proceeds from a recent benefit to Beacon School to support its services for mentally retarded children in the Athens area. Chapter president Mrs. Fred Dengler urged further local donations. In a separate note, Jerry Lewis is described as a highly regarded Hollywood star with a 31 room Bel Air home and 17 baths.

Kappa Rho Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Beacon School Fred Dengler Athens Beacon Kapa Rho Jerry Lewis Hollywood Bel Air California

Hobson Circle Buffet Sets 1961-62 Program At Dinner

The Hobson Study Circle held a buffet dinner at Mrs. David Hughes home with Mrs. Hunter Hope presiding. Twenty one members attended and the 1961-62 program was read for the first time. The next meeting is at Ohio University Center on March 7, with regrets requested by March 4.

Hobson Study Circle David Hughes Hunter Hope Ohio University Center Harry Risley

Plains Year Book Sale and PTO Meeting Highlights

The Plains Year Book titled From These Roots will be available to residents before March 1 with the staff selling to buyers including Keeton Grace McHarg Tom Lee James Smith and Sandra Tinkham. At Waterloo PTO meeting next Tuesday evening the eighth grade presents a short play and the French class demonstrates. Superintendent Raymond Brooks outlines the consolidation survey report.

Plains Keeton Grace McHarg Tom Lee James Smith Sandra Tinkham Waterloo Pto Raymond Brooks

Brazilian Visitor Praises American Schools

Miss Silueria Silveria a Brownie Leader from Brazil praised American schools as wonderful during a visit to East Elementary. She noted Brazilian students must buy books and face crowded, underfunded classrooms while American facilities impressed her. She will return March 18 and plans to send items for a foreign display.

Mary Lee Pietranton Silueria Silveria East Miss Silveria Brownie Brazil Girl Scouts Juliette Law Terry Myrta Ashworth Maydelle Helwig Silveria Houston Texas Savannah Parkersburg W. Va Sol Rosenberg Utah Pl Athens

Bright Print Easy Sew Duster Pattern 4637

Announcing a Misses pattern 4637 for sizes 12 through 20. Pattern requests include 3% yards of 45 inch fabric for size 16, with short or long sleeves and various print options. Send 50 cents plus 10 cents for first class mail to Anne Adams at The Messenger Pattern Dept New York.

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

Parade Of American Music Salute By Athens Club

The Woman's Music Club of Athens presents the Parade of American Music at 8 p m Monday February 27 in the O A Center Ballroom. The 1961 program Holiday Montage by Fred Waring features a 28 voice chorus conducted by Mrs Carl Nessley with Dr Paul Kendall of the OU English department as narrator.

Parade of Music Music Club National Federation’ of Music Clubs Woman’s Music Club of Athens 0.A. Center Fred Waring Carl Nessley Paul Kendall OU English Department

Cross Home Scene Of Combined Observances

A family gathering at 102 Sunyside Dr. honors T. J. LaVelle’s 52nd anniversary and Mrs. LaVelle and Mr. F. A. Lavelle birthdays. Guests include the LaVelle, Cross, Skinner and Shamel families and several relatives. The item mentions guests and the event tone resembles a local social note.

Cross Roy J. Cross Sunnyside Mary Ann Stevie Margaret Oak St Mary LaVelle Laura Ann Cross

Athens Grange Opposes Rate Hike and Obscene Literature

At Athens Grange 1689 meeting Mrs Verna Marquis urged members to enter the bread-baking and pillowcase contest soon. The group voted against telephone rate increases and against selling obscene literature. A state master letter noted resignations of deputies and new Albany Grange appointees. A Valentine’s Day origin program followed with readings on Lincoln and Washington.

Athens Grange Verna Marquis Grange Athens Bryan Frederick Gaylord Cook Waldo Poston Albany Grange Lincoln Washington Alton Hope John Hope

Toledo Conductor to guest conduct Ohio University concert

Toledo Symphony conductor Joseph Hawthorne will guest conduct the Ohio University Symphony in a Sunday program at Memorial Auditorium 8 p m He will conduct Brahms First Piano Concerto with George Katz as soloist The program opens with Mozart Horn Concerto in D Major by Burdette Smythe and Beethovens Piano Concerto movement performed by Eugene Barban totaling a free public concert featuring professional players.

Joseph Hawthorne Toledo Symphony Orchestra Ohio University Symphony George Katz School of Music Hawthorn Memorial Auditorium Juilliard School of Music Columbia University William Byrd Chorus New York Aeolian Choir Trenton N. J Hartford Madrigal Society Ballet Theater US Naval Reserve Mr. Hawthorne Dallas Symphony Chattanooga Symphony Southeast Mobile Toledo Cape Cod Provincetown Chatham Hyannis Mozart Burdette Smythe William Brophy Eugene Barban Brophy

Founders Day PTA Program Honors Scouts and Rooms

The Plains PTA president Mrs Henry DePue led the Founders Day program at the February meeting. Objectives were read and the group sang the Birthday Anniversary song. Walter Ervin directed Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. Jim Mullins and George Fuller received honors with den mothers and committee members present. Fifth and seventh grade rooms won room awards. A social hour followed.

Henry DePue The Plains Pta PTA Walter Ervin Jim Mullins George Fuller Ervin

Miller Millers announce birth of daughter Kelly Leigh

Mr and Mrs Warden K Miller of Hilliard announce the birth of their daughter Kelly Leigh on February 22 at Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ward Miller Hooper Street and Dr and Mrs W D Witham 92 Maplewood Dr Mrs Miller is the former Caryl Witham

Warden K. Miller of Hilliard Kelly Leigh Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Ward Miller Hooper Street W. D. Witham Maplewood Dr Miller Caryl Witham

Wharton Speaker At Athens Secretaries Meeting

Mr Walter Wharton of Athens Office Supply spoke at the Athens chapter meeting of the National Secretaries Association on New Office Equipment and Supplies. He demonstrated cleaning materials and address card shortcuts, with eleven members present.

Walter Wharton Athens Office Supply Athens National Secretaries Association Wharton Clarence Stanley

Albany Grange Meeting Notice

Calendar Albany Grange at hall mem bers not otherwise solicited to bring sandwiches 8 p m.

Albany Grange Hall

Alpha Gamma Delta Plans Senior Award At Ohio University

The Mothers Club outlined presenting a senior girl award for the most contributions to the Ohio University chapter. The prize will be given at the international reunion dinner on April 22. A spring dinner was planned at Mrs. Clark Williams home with senior girls as guests. The meeting at the chapter house 14 University Terr featured hostesses Mrs. Herman Ellis and Mrs. O G Houck and 17 members, including new member Mrs. Ray Rose.

Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers Club Ohio University Clark Williams Elmwood Place University Terr Herman Ellis 0. G. Houck Ray Rose

Chauncey Area Personal News Seeks Weekend Visitors

Local social notes record visits from Columbus residents including Mr and Mrs Floyd Heightland and family for the 69th birthday celebration of Mrs Heightland Sr. Other guests include Mr and Mrs Ray Pidcock from Coshocton, Mr and Mrs George Walton with children, and Evelyn Burchfield hosting Don Vernon and family.

Floyd Heightland Sr Robert Werrin June Hart Annabelle Hashman Warren Curtis Sonja Joe Erle Chesser Linda Orval Heightland Sue Smith James Shepherd Columbus Floyd Heightland Ray Pidcock Coshocton George Walton Pamela Alan Don Vernon Bobbie Mary Lou Susan

Prayer Meeting at Morristown Church Held at Home

Cottage prayer meeting of Morristown Holiness Church will be held at the home of Mrs. Dorothy Lanning on Friday at 7 30 p.m.

Chauncey— Cottage Morristown Holiness Church Dorothy Lanning

Boosters Sponsor Skating Party at Millfield Rink

Chauncey-Dover Band Boosters sponsor a Friday skating party at Millfield skating rink starting 7 30 p.m. Proceeds support band activities and equipment. Local residents invited.

Boosters Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Band Millfield Skating Rink

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