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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1961

Page

6

Rural health council meeting to hear Athens County delegates

Athens County representatives Mrs John Romine Mrs John H Ruth Mrs J M Felton Mrs H G Henry and Mrs Florence McBride attend an Ohio Rural Health Council session in Columbus at the Chittenden Hotel. OSU officials and health leaders will discuss rural and urban health education plans and curricula. Dr Ben L Bible directs the sessions and Dr Richard L Meiling and others from the Ohio Department of Health will speak.

John Romine John H. Ruth J. M. Felton H. G. Henry Florence McBride Athens County Ohio Rural Health Council Columbus Chittenden Ben L. Bible Ohio State University Extension Richard L. Meiling College of Medicine OSU Ohio Department of Health E. E. O'Brian Sarah Stokes Gail Haferty Willis Aukland

Ames Bern Wins First The Plains Test

Leonard W. DePue of the Ames Bern High School placed second in the meet at The Plains, as the team claimed a top finish.

Ames-Bern the Plains Leonard W. DePue Ames-Bern High School N. Eugene Brundige the Plains High School

Needlecraft pattern and rural education notes in Ohio

An old issue combines a sewing pattern advertisement for sunsuits with details on a United Nations contest at Athens County schools. It lists pattern 564 and prices, plus reports on local awards, participants, and a brief note about a Virgin Mary chapel site in Ephesus, Turkey.

The Messenger Needlecraft Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y Athens County American Association For the United Nations New York City Ephesus Turkey Mary Christ

Mardi Gras Party Begins Beta Sigma Phi Rushing

Zeta Alpha Chapter hosted a Mardi Gras party for prospective members at Mrs. Thomas Smith’s home on Franklin Ave. Attendees included Mrs. Gary Hawkins Mrs. George Weisenbach Jr Mrs. James King and Miss Marjorie Ridenour. A model meeting is planned for March 2 at Mrs. George Sheeter’s home with Mrs. Frank M. Gerlach hosting. Plans for Pre Natal Classes at the Red Cross Building were announced with sessions March 7 to 24.

Gary Hawkins George Weisenbach, Jr James King Marjorie Ridenour George Sheeter Utah Place Frank M. Gerlach Red Cross William Rose Thomas Smith Zeta Tau Alpha Chapter BSP George Weisenbach Jr Edward Selby Nick Vacolas Robert McKibben Smith Gary J. Hawkins Thomas M. Kyle Frank Gerlach Ray Strickmaker Orville Crabtree Jr Jack Thompson Lee Ricketts Howard Fortney Ruth Day

Hulitar unveils cruise collection inspired by tropical journeys

Renowned couturier Philip Hulitar draws on countless island sojourns for his new line of cruise and resort wear. He avoids extremes and fads, crafting elegant pieces that flatter diverse beauties with prints ranging from bright florals to soft browns and grays. Floor length gowns suit dancing at sea while a carnations appliqué shirtwaist dress suits luncheons aboard and island tours.

Philip Hulitar Mr. Hulitar

Middleport Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits

Newark residents Mr. and Mrs. John Fisher visited his parents and her parents to see Mr. C. O. Fisher who is a patient at Holzer Hospital and improving after surgery. Jackson residents visited relatives Friday evening. Columbus resident Mrs. Edison Wessa spent several days with the Bachner family to see niece Karen perform with the Big Bend Minstrel Association Thursday.

Herman Scholl Pomeroy Holzer Hospital John R. Weeks Bryden Road Reynoldsburg John Burgan Toledo Albert Swatzel John Fisher Newark C. O. Fisher Theodore Beegle Mr. Beegle Sadie Starkey Edison Wessa Columbus Everett Bachner Karen Connie Big Bend Minstrel Association

Darst Family Weekend Visit with Lima Relatives

Mr and Mrs David Darst Jr were weekend guests of their son and daughter in Lima. Mr and Mrs Ronnie Walburn and children from Hyattsville MD are visiting relatives for several days.

Floyd Young Ascondido Calif Athens W. C. Young Paul Jones Richland Ave William P. Clark Amesville Larry J. Armstrong David Darst Jr William Darst Lima Ronnie Walburn Hyattsville

Civil War Vignettes Highlight DAR Luncheon at Ohio University Center

Mrs. H. T. Beatty spoke on Vignettes of the Civil War at Nabby Lee Ames chapter D A R February meeting and annual luncheon at Ohio University Center. She covered major battles leaders like Grant and Lee with details and memory pieces about McClellan, surrender of 28 200 Confederate soldiers, and remarks by regent Mrs. Gordon B Gray.

H. T. Beatty Nabby Lee Ames Daughters of the American Revolution Ohio University Center Beatty Ulysses Simpson Grant United States Robert E. Lee George B. McClelland Potomac Army Lee Grant Gordon B. Gray H. L. Atkinson Alberta Grones

Hopes For Lebanon Theme Nites At Albany Dance

Albany FFA and FHA sponsored a Valentine dance with soft lights and Cupid decor to raise funds for Lebanon. Highlights included Larry French crowned Mr Dream boat of 1961 and cakewalk winners Elsie Ervin with Barry West and Kaye White with Richard Brown. Refreshment table staff were Diane Gold Sharon Van Dyke and Judy Fowler. Special guests attended with FHA adviser Mrs Scott Willock.

Lebanon Albany Ffa FHA Larry French Elsie Ervin Barry West Kaye White Richard Brown Albany

What Is The Word FHA Topic At Albany WSCS

Miss Karen Stanley and Miss Mildred Martin explained the history and creed of the Future Homemakers of America at the Albany Methodist WSCS meeting last week. The leaders urged members to add to spiritual life during Lent and spend more time with God. Mrs. William Gillogly hosted. Washington's Birthday decor included a miniature U S flag at each place. Twenty members and seven guests attended.

Albany WSCS Karen Stanley Mildred Martin Homemakers of America Albany Methodist Wscs William Gillogly FHA Washington U. S

Calendar of Events Tuesday Listings for Local Groups

Community notices list events for First Christian Church Athena Delphian Junior Woman's Club Canaan Grange First Presbyterian WA groups Mothersingers Waterloo PTO Athens Duplicate Bridge First Methodist WSCS and Albany groups. Activities include officer elections demonstrations surveys meetings and social gatherings with times from 7:30 to 9:15 p.m.

First Christian Church CWF Thomas Williams W. State St Athena Delphian Charles Randall Avon Pl al Carpenter S. May Ave Canaan Grange First Presbyterian WA M. D. Hughes Wallace Dr

Smorgasbord Featured by Gourmet Club Hosts

A Swedish smorgasbord was hosted by Mrs. Leonard A. Ostlund with help from Mrs. Eugene Wickstrom as the Gourmet Club, part of Faculty Wives and Newcomers, gathered at 42 Morris Ave. Dishes included Meatballs Janssen’s Temptation and Apple sauce Pie. Attendees were Mrs. Gilmore Highlander Mason Nault Schafer Smith Darnton and guests Mrs. Norman Cone Newscomers president, Mrs. Arthur Polk, Mrs. Henry Shelton. The March 14 meeting will be at Mrs. David Vaughan’s home.

Leonard A. Ostlund Eugene Wickstrom Ostlund Morris Ave Sweden Janssen Robert Gilmore John Highlander James Mason Clifford Nault Paul Schafer David Smith Donald Darnton Norman Cone Newscomers Arthur Polk Henry Shelton David Vaughan

Timbers and Tomorrow Highlights At Garden Club

A Richland Garden Club meeting featured a film Trees for Tomorrow on forest management and timber supplies. Members discussed Civic Beautification at Morrison School, a May Flower Show, unusual plants, and garden design plans with demonstrations and display of African violets.

Richland Garden Club Athens State Hospital Cloyce Martin Florence Wahl America Edward Mizicko Morrison School Francis Conrath PTA W. H. Wakefield Wakefield Motors Display Room Kenneth Jones Carl Conrath

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Vivian Roberts Ohio University School of Home Economics Chicago Council of Administrators of Home Economics Roberts Ohio Boy Sasa Whede Athens County Education Association Europe Mexico Leonard S. DePue Arnold N. Brundige Plains Francys L. Nadroski Ames- Bern High School Delbert R. Cline United Nations Anna C. Rose Harriet Lit Athens Education Association D. C. MelInturf Ruth Richmond Nellie Wooley Honey Lamb Fawcett Stone Chesterhill, Ohio By Susan Barden Middleport Kathryn Poindexter Jackson Ambassador Stimson A&p Athens, Ohio Mary Stalder Gray B. A. Russell Richard Guinther Glouster Rodney Libscott Jacksonville Emerson Jones Theodore Ebersbach Theodore Reed Jr Bicknell Foraker U.S D. L. Marsh Wahl Mizicko Marsh Cary Chrome Eteer the Cline Pharmacy CO Prescription Store Kelvinator UES and Electric Motor Service Tel. LY
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