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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1960

Page

9

Maffett honored with surprise European trip at church meeting

Rev. and Mrs. Joe B. Maffett received a surprise trip to Edinburgh Scotland for the International Convention of the Disciples of Christ Aug 2 to 7. The gift was announced at the First Christian Church annual meeting chaired by Dr. Rodney Hood. Trustees and church officers were elected for three year terms including Marvin Phillips Alan Barnhill M T Vermillion and others. The meeting followed a social hour with candles and refreshments.

Europe Joe B. Maffett First Christian Church Opasury Robert C. Smith Maffett Rodney T. Hood Alan A. Barnhill Marvin Phillips Alan Barnhill M. T Vermillion

String Quartet to Appear In Athens

The Netherlands quartet on a nine week U.S. tour will perform at Ohio University Ewing Auditorium Sunday at 8 p.m. Members Nap de Klijn Jaap Schroeder Paul Godwin and Carel Boomkamp are noted as leading musicians with international careers and teaching posts in Amsterdam and The Hague.

Netherlands United States Ohio University Ewing Auditorium Nap de Klijn Jaap Schroeder Paul Godwin Corel Boomkamp de Klijn Holland Switzerland England Germany Radio Chamber Amsterdam Carel Boomkamp Royal Academy of Music The Hague

Chi Omega Alumnae Hold Esoteric Evening Ahead of Convention

Chi Omega Alumnae met at the chapter house for an Esoteric Evening in preparation for the June national convention at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. The active Tau Alpha chapter which will conduct a model initiation led the meeting and plans to attend the Lash Memorial Fund drive for the Lash children. Hostesses were Mrs George Klare and Miss Mary Ann Lewis with many area alumnae in attendance.

Chi Omega White Sulphur Springs W.va Active Tau Alpha Sally Lynn Athens Lash William Lash Epsilon Chapter George Klare Mary Ann Lewis H. C. Dorman H. L. Dunlap E. P. Lynn James Mason Earl Mathews Fred Picard James Patrick Robert Schmeding William Sears Robert Wickham Robert Wren

Fellowship Dinner At South Canaan Baptist Church

The South Canaan Baptist Church schedules a fellowship dinner and reception on January 17 at noon to honor Rev. and Mrs. Theodore Ertle, the church's new pastor.

South Canaan Baptist Church Theodore Ertle

Grange Health Program Highlights Members at Athens

A health program was presented to 46 Athens Grange members Thursday evening. Mrs. Hester Collins introduced Mrs. Florence VeBride who spoke on Health in our Everyday Life. Soloist Mrs. Carl Rose with accompanist Mrs. Garnet McBride performed. Refreshments followed with Pearl Croz chairing. First and second degrees will be conferred January 21.

Athens Grange Hester Collins Florence VeBride Carl Rose Garnet McBride Pearl Croz

Athena Delphian Club Sets Valentine Dinner at OU Center

The Athena Delphian Club met at Mrs. John Cady’s home to plan a February 9 Valentine Dinner at the OU Center with Mrs. G. E. Mills as hostess and a gift exchange. Mrs. J. V. Rice reviewed Paul Gallico’s Mrs Arris Goes to Paris. Next meeting at Cottage Tea Room with Miss Gertrude Pritchard hosting.

Athena Delphian Club John Cady Maplewood Dr G. E. Mills J. V. Rice Paul Gallico Cottage Tea Room Gertrude Pritchard

Missionary Woman To Speak At Women's Day

Mrs. Donald McGavran, a missionary to India, will speak at the First Christian Church Woman’s Day service in Athens. The service, led by church women, begins at 10 15 a m with open attendance. The Rome Canaan PTA meets Monday at 730 p m at the school for a safety program, followed by a Band Booster meeting.

Donald MecGavran India Donald McGavran Bethany College Bethany W. Va Alan Barnhill Christian Women’s Fellowship Rodney T. Hood Rome Caanan Pta

Athens Parents Dissatisfied With Child's School Program

Harold Lee, former Athens city schools curriculum chair, says 2 percent of 68 respondents are satisfied with the current curriculum. Major dissatisfaction centers on language arts, math, science and social studies programs, with 47 improvement suggestions and two thirds ready to help with changes.

Harold Lee Athens City Schools Athens Junior High School PTA Lee Eon Pee Athens Helen Porter Alice

Long, Thin Spring Look In Fashions

Italian designer Faraoni unveiled spring and summer styles to make the female form appear longer and thinner. He lowered waists opened collars and tiered skirts with sleeves just below the elbow and skirts barely covering the knee. Other Italian couturiers are expected to follow.

Rome Faraoni

Valentine Box For Meeting Willing Workers Loyal Temperance Legion

The group plans a Valentine box for its next regular meeting on February 13 at 10 a.m. Saturday’s meeting was led by Cheryl Herner with Linda Roct giving devotions and Sidney Grimes reporting on the last meeting. Members discussed Mrs Pebble joy and the Christmas Tree, with refreshments served by leader Mrs Strong.

Willing Workers Loyal Temperance Legion Cheryl Herner Linda Roct Sidney Grimes

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