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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1961

Page

7

Alumni Luncheon and Reunion Activities at Ohio U

Alumni and families converge for commencement weekend at Ohio University. Reunion classes honored include 1911 1916 1921 1926 1931 with campus bus tours at 9 30 a m and 1936 1941 1946 1951 1956 tours at 3 30 p m. Pictures at 2 30 p m. Commencement supper at 6 p m on College Green with rain plan to Center. OU Band concert 7 15 p m Memorial Auditorium movie 8 p m and alumni get together at the Center. Baccalaureate Sunday 10 15 a m Memorial and Commencement 1 45 p m College Green.

Ohio University Center Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Memorial

Albany Grange Confers Degrees at Last Meeting

Ten candidates received first and second degrees with Winifred Hooper presiding. Mrs. C B Wells and Mrs. Lawrence Morton led the ceremonies, along with Arthur and Mrs. West of Vinton County. Nineteen members from Vinton County and twelve from Athens Grange attended, with one from Trimble Grange. Third and fourth degrees set for June 10 amid 90 attendees.

Winton Township Albany Winifred Hooper C. B. Wells Lawrence Morton Arthur West Vinton County Hooper Athens Grange Trimble Grange Cathy Dearth

Magic for Mermaide Styles for Flattering Swimwear and Accessories

The piece advises choosing swimwear to flatter different figures with Grecian drapes and built in bras. It suggests cap designs, beach hats, and bright cover ups to enhance appearance at the pool or beach.

Piano Pupils At Hunkins Guitar recital details

Piano pupils of Mrs. Maurel Hunkins performed Sunday at 12 N. College St. Ten students played one to four numbers by Chopin Bach Bartok Mozart Burgmuller Scarlatti Czerny and Diabelli. Original compositions were by Stefania Denbow John Crewson Steve Clark Maline McWilliams Steve Butterworth Cynthia Hilke Susan Workman and Cornelia Baumgarter. Guests attended with refreshments served afterward.

Maurel Hunkins N. College St Chopin Bach Bartok Mozart Burgmuller Scarlatti Czerny Diabelli Cynthia Hilko Steve Lucas Cheney Hamblin Steve Butterworth Cornelia Baumgarter John Crewson Maline McWillams Steve Clark Stefania Denbow David Danko Maline McWilliams Cynthia Hilkes Susan Workman

Reunions of 1911 1926 at Albany High School

Albany High School Alumni banquet featured Logan alumnus Wallace Gillogly speaking on Old School Remembrances. Four 1911 graduates marked their 50th commencement reunion: Mabel Coe Ging Jer Floella Fulton Watt Grover and Eldon Dailey. Two classmates Helen Van Dyke Rex Robinson absent. A 1926 class reunion noted 26 graduates with 23 living and 11 at the gathering.

Wallace Gillogly Logan Albany High School Mabel Coe Ging Jer Floella Fulton Watt Grover Eldon Dailey Helen van Dyke Rex Robinson

Mrs Neutzling Hosts Friendly Hour Club Meeting

The Friendly Hour Club met with 10 members present at Mrs Paul Neutzling on Selby Road. Vice president Mrs T E Dixon led the business session. They planned a picnic and noted the next gathering will be at Mrs Francis Allen with a bake sale auction to follow.

Friendly Hour Club Paul Neutzling Selby Rd T. E. Dixon Francis Allen

Plains PTA installs new officers for next year

Mrs. Roy Langel will lead as president with Mrs. Alva Koon as vice president Mrs. Paul Culver secretary and Mrs. Ora Darnell treasurer at the final Plains PTA meeting Lloyd Kittle served as installing officer Members spoke on recent conferences and Mr Gendemalik’s dramatic class presented a skit Organist George Billy to play at Alexander Presbyterian Church on Sunday June 4 at 10 30 a m with soloist Mrs Lucy Stanley Ramey of Columbus a former Albany resident Also notes about blueing a cosmetic for yellowed fabrics and its limits

of the Plains Pta Roy Langel Alva Koon Paul Culver Ora Darnell Lloyd Kittle Gendemalik George Billy Alexander Presbyterian Church Lucy Stanley Ramey Columbus Albany

Pins Awarded For Pack 56

Cub Scout Pack 56 held its May meeting at the Methodist Church with cubmaster William Kelton in charge. Den 2 presented a skit on the theme Indian Love. Awards included den ner stripes for John Will Roger Harris and Bob Drach, denner stripes for David Moore Jimmy Weaver, bobcat pins for Gregory Hillen and David Sager, silver arrows for Brent Baker Paul Lewis Ed Stewart Tommy Wiseman and Bob Drach, gold arrows for William Main and Sally Pedigo, and den mothers pins for Mrs Edward Stone and Mrs Sally Pedigo. Mr George Drach announced final plans for Scout-o-Rama at the Athens County Fairgrounds June 17 and 18 and swimming program announcements were made.

Cub Scout Pack 56 Methodist Church William Kelton Den 2 Larry Butler Mike Talbot Bob Drach Paul Sarcher Steve Jones Mike Tooney George Drach Athens County Fairgrounds Denner John Will Roger Harris David Moore Jimmy Weaver Gregory Hillen David Sager Brent Baker Paul Lewis William Main Ed Stewart Tommy Wiseman Edward Stone Sally Pedigo Alan Talbott

Bon Voyage Parties In Honor Of Mrs Hoover

Mrs. T. N. Hoover sails for Europe next week joining sister Mrs. John D. Kohler. Youngstown hosts several bon voyage events with 18 guests at Ohio University Center dinner and 14 at a Glenview Party House luncheon. The travel group gathers in New York City after departing from Columbus.

T. N. Hoover Europe John D. Kohler Youngstown Fred M. McKay Ohio University Center McKay Elmwood Pl Byron Wolfe Glenview Logan Duplicate Bridge Hoover

Needlecraft patterns and patterns by Laura Wheeler listing

Needlecraft items include 785 PINEAPPLE Hexagon crochet place mat scarf bedspread pattern in No 30 cotton directions for 14 inch hexagon. 727 CHILD SUN Pinafore bonnet sizes 2 4 6 years. 524 MOTIFS FOR QUILTING snowflake star tulip motifs with transfer sizes 4x42 to 814x8 inches. Price thirty five cents per pattern plus ten cents for first class mail. Send to Laura Wheeler Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept P O Box 161 Old Chelsea Station New York NY.

Laura Wheeler Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y

Amesville Grange Plans Auction and June Meeting

The Amesville Grange No. 789 announces an auction on Saturday June 3 at 6 p.m. to raise funds for the renovated Grange Hall. The first meeting in the new hall will be Tuesday June 6 with inspection night. Howard Starlin directs remodeling and Dean Woolley chairs the sale.

Amesville Grange Amesville County Howard Starlin The Grange Starlin Dean Woolley

WSCS Of Union Meets With Our Three-Fold Pledge Theme

The Union Methodist WSCS met with program leader Mrs. Ronald Wagoner presenting Our Three-Fold Pledge. Ed Wagoner recalled early Methodism leaders heritage. A candlelight service closed the program with pledges by Mrs. Elmer Pierce Mrs. David Jones and Mrs. Ralph Barker. Meeting date moved to the fourth Thursday. June gathering to be with Miss Patty Pierce and Mrs. Earl Bolin.

Ronald Wagoner Union Methodist Church WSCS Ed Wagoner Elmer Pierce David Jones Ralph Barker Patty Pierce Earl Bolin

Eastern Star Initiation and Grange Gathering

Calendar notes for Albany with events on Saturday and Sunday. Albany Chapter 558 Order of Eastern Star initiates at 8 p m at the Masonic Temple. Summit Grange hosts pillow slip contest and refreshments at 8 p m. Route 233 Home Demonstration Club hosts a neighborhood party at Junior Grange Hall Fair grounds potluck at 5 30 p m for members and neighbors.

Albany Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Summit Grange

Central Ave Methodist Plans Vacation Church School

Vacation Church School at Central Avenue Methodist Church runs June 19 to 30 from 9 to 11 daily. Ages four through high school may enroll with a 25 cent fee. Mrs Floyd Wolfe is general chairman with ward superintendents and parish helpers guiding age specific studies.

Central Avenue Methodist Church Floyd Wolfe Walton Davies Leo Grim Robert Sheldon Vernon Shaw Jan McMullen Woodrow Thomas

Children Day Observed by Amesville Church

Amesville Presbyterian Church plans Children’s Day on Sunday June 4 during worship from 11 00 a m to 12 00 p m Junior Department to lead practice on Saturday June 3 at 1 00 p m Teachers in charge include Mrs Herby Hanning Mrs Arthur Smith Mrs C E Sheridan Mrs Jim Glass and Miss Janet Wolfe accompanist Mrs Ward Starlin assists the service

Amesville Presbyterian Church Herby Hanning Arthur Smith C. E. Sheridan Jim Glass Janet Wolfe Ward Starlin

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Ohio U Sen Albany Grange Clover Farm Clover Farr Mermaide Joan O’sullivan Hunkins Mrs. Neutzling Langel PTA McKee Drugs, Inc Fred Kiltan Prescription Store of Athens Security Bank cumaseTn Taylor Oon Butterfield Cme To Mrs. Hoover Wscs of Union du Pont DuPont Jaynes Furniture E. State St Central Ave. Methodist Church West Gallery West Union St. Athens Main & Market St Logan, Ohio Cary Bath Tub Cline Pharmacy Athen Phone LY Bnoy Commonwealth
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