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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1961

Page

9

Loud Red Patrick Delivers Irish Charm and Lively Fun

A DYST production of Loud Red Patrick delivers charm wit and color in a fast paced Irish comedy. Edward Feidner as Patrick and DeVerne Bookwalter as Finnegan impress with energy and timing while the Flannigan sisters and Arthur Sheppard provide strong supporting turns. Director Elizabeth Goulding and costume designer Sybil Gabriel receive praise for ensemble coherence and vivid visuals.

Red Patrick DYST Ireland Flannigan Flannigans Patrick Edward J. Feidner Feidner DeVerne Bookwalter Finnegan Elizabeth Goulding Sybil Gabriel Charles Nichol

National Foreign Missionary Society Elects Officers

The July meeting at Nazarene Church installed new officers led by Rev. Carl Wooten. New roles include Mrs. Don Young president and Cecil Cox secretary. Attendees included Mrs. Mahaffey Munn Jones Naylor and Roy Mullins. Ice cream social 5 9 p.m. on Richland Avenue Methodist Church lawn.

National Foreign Missionary Society Nazarene Church Carl Wooten Don Young Cecil Cox Roy Mullins Harry Riggle Herman Ahart Church Magazine Carl Cox Missionary Box Elza Wyatt Robert Mahaffey Sam Munn Denzil Jones Ahart Martha Mahaffey Edward Naylor Mullins

Merry Needles Club Meeting Sees Seven Attend

Mae ae Le The Merry Needles met July 21 with seven members and no visitors. The service committee includes Lynn Brown Peggy Biggs and Connie Middkiff. They plan a gathering August 3 at 63 Stimson hosted by Mr and Mrs David Funk. Cynthia Hangar. The Bit and Spur 4-H Club met at Dick Elliot's home and Ann Smith was chosen queen candidate for the Fair. Trail ride to Lake Hope canceled. Books due by July 25. A practice session and meeting set for Sunday July 30 at 2 p.m. Albany ball park. Linda Bishop report on club activities. Mr and Mrs B Stansbury of Columbus hosted Mrs Delphia Shannon. Mrs Stansbury is former Mrs Jesse Sweeney of Rutland.

Merry Needles Lynn Brown Peggy Biggs Connie Midkiff Dick Elliot Ann Smith Lake Hope Albany Ball Park Linda Bishop

Bartlett High Reunion Invites Alumni and Faculty

The 10th biennial Bartlett High School reunion will be held at the Bartlett School on Sunday Aug. 6. All former students and teachers are invited, with Bartlett Academy staff also urged to attend. A basket dinner with drinks will be served at noon in the school cafeteria. Officers are Jack Ingram president, Mrs. Gretta Harris vice president, and Miss Bernice Graham secretary treasurer.

Bartlett High School Bartlett School Bartlett Academy Jack Ingram Gretta Harris Bernice Graham

Flowery Oasis Seen In Midst Of Russia

Preston Grover ties Tashkent’s contrasts as a Moscow to Tashkent journey reveals a city split between new Russian influence and old Uzbek Moslem life. He describes markets, architecture, dress, and food showing a bustling old city’s shashlik stalls and bread, and a new city economy run by Russians.

Russia Tashkent Hhill Moscow Middle East Old City

Birth announcement for Carol Helen Hannah

Mr and Mrs Lewis D Hannah of 101 S May announce the birth of a daughter Carol Helen on July 9 at Mount Mary Hospital The Hannahs have five sons Sam Steve Elbert Kenneth and Michael Grandparents are Mrs W W Cunningham Zanesville and Mr and Mrs S D Hannah Toledo

Carol Helen Hannah Lewis D. Hannah S. May Carol Helen Mount &. Mary Hospital Hannahs Sam Steve Elbert Kenneth Michael

Birth of Son Eric Boyd to Mr and Mrs Boyd Bobo

Mr and Mrs Boyd Bobo announce the birth of their son Eric Boyd on July 20 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents listed are Mr and Mrs Bernard Withers of New Marshfield and Elmer Bobo of Athens, with great grandparents Mr and Mrs John Withers of Athens Route 2 and Mrs Gertrude Andrews of New Marshfield.

Boyd Bobo Eric Boyd Sheltering Arms Hospital Bernard Withers New Marshfield Elmer Bobo Athens John Withers

Royal McBee Holds Outing for Employees at Fair Grounds

Royal McBee plans its second summer outing at Athens County Fair Grounds. About 500 employees from Plant 1 and 3, the Sales Training Center, and guest house will attend. Festivities start at noon with a steak fry, refreshments, games, and contests.

Royal McBee Athens County Fair Grounds Plant 1 Plant 2

Tedrick Aids West Virginia Student Council Work

Mike Tedrick of 12 N Congress has assisted a national adviser in Fairmont West Virginia this week organizing a statewide student council association. He previously staffed Ohio Universitys Advanced Leadership Workshop and Ohio Association of Student Councils sessions and worked with the West Virginia Association of Student Councils workshop this past week.

Mike Tedrick N. Congress Fairmont W. Va West Virginia Tedrick Ohio University Ohio Assn West Virginia Assn

Women invited to enter Ohio State Fair exhibits

The Ohio State Fair invites Athens area women to display needlework antiques baked goods canned foods and other domestic items at the state fair August 25 to September 1. New contests include leathercraft pie baking and hobby ceramics with over 4700 in prizes and a 300 top prize for best in art.

Athens Kenmore Memphis National Cotton Council of America Standard Brands Inc

Miss Wallace Honored At Bridal Shower Before Aug. 5 Wedding

Miss Sharon Wallace was guest of honor at a miscellaneous bridal shower at the home of Mrs. William Wagner on Strouds Run Road. Attendees included Mrs. George Cain and many Cain and Brooks family members. Wallace plans to wed Da vid Cain on August 5.

Sharon Wallace William Wagner Strouds Run Wallace David Cain George Cain Arthur Brooks Wilson Cain Jack McDonald Lewis Thompson Gale Cain James Brooks, Jr Cindy Cain Thomas Thompson Milton Cain Robert Green Paul Cain Miss Wallace

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By Marilyn Dicks Bookwalter Fabian Charming Colleens Mary Montalto Carol Ann Nelson Janice Waddell Jill Kolt Miss Nelson Miss Montalto Miss Waddell Miss Kolt Chiidren Arthur Sheppard Laurie Organ Mrs. Gallup Edward Feidner Flannagan Richland Avenue Methodist Church David Funk Stimson Cynthia Hangar B. Stansbury Columbus Delphia Shannon S. Congress Stansbury Jesse Sweeney Rutland Prescription Dept McKee Drugs, Inc Fred Killan Prescription Store Security Bank Bartlett High By Preston Grover W. W. Cunningham Zanesville S. D. Hannah Toledo Eric Boyd Bobo Cary Bath Tub Cline P Pharmacy CO A, LY Rowland Bishop Ohio State Fairgrounds 11Th Ave J. S. Sampselle Jay Bradenton, Fla Mrs. Sampselle Rita Burns West Gallery West Union St Main & Market St Logan, Ohio Clover Farm Jaynes Berne Jaynes Furniture E. State St
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