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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1962

Page

5

Jean Desses Spring Collection Focuses on Youth Theme

Paris opening of the spring and summer show centers on youth inspired by Princess Sophie of Greece. Sophie and Queen Frederika attend with Princess Irene as Desses unveils new silhouettes featuring sailor collars, apron-style dresses, and belt-free lines.

Jean Desses Paris Sophie Greece Frederika Irene Desses Seau Juan Carlos Spain

Carter Ely Wedding Announcement Clarified

Sharon Rose Carter daughter of James and Mrs Carter of Albany married Joseph Raymond Ely son of Wilbur and Mrs Ely of Mineral. The couple themselves announced the union correcting a prior parental notice.

Sharon Rose Carter James Carter Albany Joseph Raymond Ely Wilbur Ely Mineral

Miss Gabriel to Wed in March in Athens region

Engagement notice for Jud ith Ann Gabriel daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Gabriel of Athens Route 5 to A2 C Danny E Calentine son of Mr and Mrs Naaman Calentine of Amesville. Calentine an Air Force airman graduates 1960 Ames-Bern High School and stationed at Dow AFB Maine. Wedding set for March 18.

John M. Gabriel Athens Judith Ann Danny E. Calentine Naaman Calentine Amesville Gabriel Shade High School Farm Bureau Cooperative Association Columbus Airman Calentine Ames-Bern High School Dow Air Force Base Maine

March Chairman Believes In Child

Mrs. David Young of Sunset Drive champions youth as the country’s future. She led a county Mothers March of Dimes chairing effort after moving to Athens, organizing volunteers, kits, and trips while balancing family activities with her children in Scouting swimming and music.

National Foundation Joe Jagers James Snyder David Young Athens County Sunset Dr Young Springfield Youngs Athens Athens National Foundation Mrs. Young

Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Plan Easter Bazaar

The Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club met in the home of Mrs. Thomas Evans Jr to discuss the 48th Biennial Convention set for June 24 in Washington D C Plans for the Pi Phi house Easter Bazaar on April 14 were announced with Mrs Gardner and Mrs Trepp as co chairs The meeting also included a white telephone and bake sale led by auctioneer Mrs Trepp.

Pi Beta Phi Thomas Evans, Jr Charles Fulks R. H. White William B. Wolfe David Reeder George Drach John Cady Mary Stalder Russell Finsterwald P. O. Nichols Oscar Fulton R. S. Jones Gordon Gray

Nannie Ullom Lodge Installs New Officers for 1962

Nannie Ullom Rebekah Lodge No. 553 installed officers for 1962 led by installing officer Ruth McBee from district. The ceremony featured colored candles symbolizing parts of the Lord's Prayer. New officers include noble grand Dorothy McClain, and others. Refreshments followed for about fifty members from New Marshfield, Coolville, Glouster and Stewart.

Nannie Ullom Gertrude Andrews Pearl Chase New Marshfield Coolville Glouster and Stewart

Calendar notices from Pocahontas community groups

The calendar lists events for Pocahontas with time and location details. American Legion Auxiliary hosts a legislative and civil defense program. Homemakers Club meets with Mrs Pearl Lee. Athena Theta Rho Club gathers at IOOF Hall. New Marshfield Canasta Club meets with Mrs Robert Hawk noting her birthday. an entertainment after a business meeting is planned.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall New Marshfield Canasta Club Robert Hawk the Plains

Sedwicks Host Los Angeles Guest and Graduates

Speaking Personally Mr and Mrs H C Sedwick of 18 Morris Ave hosted their son Robert D Sedwick from Los Angeles corporate accounting manager with North American Aviation Co visiting Columbus for several days. Also present were son in law Mr Horace Rigel and wife with children from Lancaster. Harry S Blackburn of Athens has graduated from the Artists Schools of Westport Conn after a three year course in fine arts painting.

H. C. Sedwick Morris Ave Robert D. Sedwick Los Angeles Calif Sedwick North American Aviation Co Columbus Horace Rigel Doug Ronnie Carol Lancaster Harry S. Blackburn Athens Artists Schools Westport

Delilah Rebekah Lodge 884 Installs Officers for 1962

The Delilah Rebekah Lodge 884 installed officers for 1962 with Evin Carter presiding. Officers named include Nancy Pierce as noble grand and Laura Betts as vice grand, among others. Visitors from Glouster Stewart Coolville and Athens attended and a candlelight service closed the ceremony.

Evin Carter Noble Grand Ruth McBee District 45 Nancy Pierce Laura Betts Elsie Stephenson Ethel Elliott Maud Judy Alma Rhorick Delores Beal Virginia Rice Virginia Carter Erma Wagoner Captalin Conkey Frieda Kennard Mable Holland Guardian Ardath Llewellyn Evelyn Ward Jean Chase Myrtle Ford Lucy Davis Hazel Parrish Myrtle Ogg Thelma Persons Eunice Lamborn Wyona Songer Mattie Gabriel Edna Goff Lodge Carter PNG

Higley Study Circle Hosts Film Lesson and Polio Talk

Twenty two members met at Mrs. George Smith’s home for a film study session led by vice president Mrs. F. W. Cartland. Plans for a February 21 luncheon were discussed. Mrs. Bernard Black, nurse and Sheltering Arms instructor, spoke on the National Foundation for Polio Birth Defects and Arthritis as films from Children’s Hospital Columbus illustrated progress.

Higley Study Circle George Smith Evans St F. W. Cartland Raymond Lee W. H. Kirchner Bernard Black Sheltering Arms Hospital Children's Hospital In Columbus

FHA Meeting Discusses Lebanon Fund and Valentine Party

The Carthage-Troy FHA gathered to discuss Friends in Lebanon through FHA and a Lebanon fund project. A Valentine Party is planned for February 12 from 8 p.m. to midnight and members may bring a guest. Bettina Boston won the Betty Crocker Contest.

Carthage-Troy Fha Lebanon FHA The Lebanon Fund Betty Crocker Bettina Boston

Reeves Wedding Is Read in Athens and Albany Couples

The marriage of Honey Lou Sherwood and Earl Lee Reeves occurred December 23, 1961 at Pearl Chapel Church. Rev Earl Russell officiated the double ring ceremony with Billie Sue Sherwood as bridesmaid and Ermil Luckett as best man. The couple resides on Athens Route 1.

Honey Lou Sherwood C. W. Sherwood Athens Earl Lee Reeves Granville Reeves Albany Pearl Chapel Earl Russell Billie Sue Sherwood Ermil Luckett Athens High School Mr. Reeves Albany High School Mrs. Reeves

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