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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1961

Page

15

Shrine ceremonial in Parkersburg honors Mrs Reed

Mrs Georgia Hergt Reed, grand high priestess of the Ladies Asian Shrine, inspected Hathor Court in Parkersburg. 17 new members were initiated and ceremonies featured dignitaries including Mayor Clarence Hulbert and Isis tableau.

Georgia Hergt Reed Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America, Inc Hathor Court Ladies Oriental Shrine Parkersburg Reed Masonic Home Grand Council E. May Ingersoll J. C. Morgan Temple Clarence W. Hulbert Virginia Digman Garnet Baird Bertha G. McKinnis Millfield Helen I. Nuzum Peggy Lou Jagers Athens Billie Frances White Coolville Marietta Lotus Club Katie G. Schafer Athens Shrinette Club Patrol Cararvan Jackson County Virginia Christian Doris Jane Ball Rose Delaney Athens Area Helen Chapman Lena Davis Callie Sims Edith Riggs Katy Riggs Clella Boice Elsie Stoke Georgia Barnett Elizabeth Winefordner Blanche B. Sandy Edelena Wood Dorothy da

Kansas Marks Two Centennials With Statehood Celebration

Kansas observes two centennials in 1961 the Civil War start and the 100th anniversary of statehood on January 29. Highlights include a Great Wagon Train from Kansas City to Santa Fe, The Kansas Story musical by Mere dith Willson, a Wichita fair, and a June 14 to Sept 4 Kansas Centennial Global Industrial Exhibition in Wichita. Independence Hall ceremonies in Philadelphia February 22 mark statehood, with 20000 mint medals and a commemorative postage stamp planned. Hundreds of thousands expected to attend events statewide.

State of Kansas Topeka GOP Kansas City Santa Fe N. M Wichita Philadelphia Independence Hall US Mint Council Grove Kan Post Office Oak

A Handy Sewing Nook Adds Comfort At Home

Homemakers delay mending because homes lack a fixed sewing space. Create a well lit corner on a ceramic tile kitchen counter. Have a handyman install a shelf or drawer to hold needles thread and darning eggs for easier repairs.

Junior

Birth Announcement Nanci Lynn Hess Born Jan 16 in Athens

Mr and Mrs Leland Hess announce the birth of their daughter Nanci Lynn Hess on January 16. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Phil Hess of Longview Heights and Mr and Mrs Millard Clouse of Shade Heights. great-grandmothers include Mrs Emily Clouse of Rutland.

Leland Hess Athens

Global Dinner for Mrs White and Mrs Munden Progresses

The Central Avenue Woman's Society of Christian Service hosted an International Dinner with Mrs Thelma White and Mrs E E Munden as guests. Menu featured Russian Borsch Italian Mazzetti German Paprika Potatoes American Green Beans Hungarian Kaposta Salata French Bread Swedish Pastries Ceylon Tea Brazilian Coffee. A business meeting and devotion followed, with a skit titled World Federation of Methodist Women.

Thelma White Chillicothe WSCS E. E. Munden Central Avenue Woman’s Society of Christian Service Mabel Kerns Pearl Clark World Federation of Methodist Women

Starlight Ball Tickets Attract Wide Interest This Week

Tickets for the annual Star light Ball on Feb. 4 are selling well says chairmen Mrs. Carl Gustavson and Mrs. Charles Fulks. Only pre Sunday ticket sales qualify for a special prize of hairdo and manicure to be drawn at the Country Club Sunday afternoon. All group members act as ticket salesmen with Cornwell Jewelry and Bette Clifford Gifts as sale headquarters.

Carl Gustavson Charles Fulks CCL Country Club Cornwell Jewelry Bette Clifford Gifts

Athens Auto Club Urges Safe Following Distances

The Athens Auto Club advises motorists that wet or slippery pavements increase stopping distance. Maintain ample space between your car and the vehicle ahead to stop gradually in slippery driving conditions.

The Athens Auto Club

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