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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1963

Page

2

150 Horses Compete at Jaycee Western Horse Show

Carl Bush of Bremen rode Buck to win top honors at the Athens Western Riding Club show held at the county fairgrounds. Bush captured three firsts and two seconds to amass 18 points and receive the trophy for most points. About 150 horses from Laurelville Belpre Rushville Kingston and other towns competed as proceeds benefit local charities and 4 H projects.

Carl Bush Bremen Buck County Fairgrounds Bush Laurelville Belpre Rush

St Pauls Students Honored At Class Night

Msgr Jan B Kish presided as St Pauls School recognized graduating students for scholastic and sportsmanship honors at Class Night. Seventh graders William Huntsman Peggy Biggs Joseph Rumane and eighth graders Helen Eschenbacher Dorothy Mansfield John Shay received awards. a science encyclopedia was a class gift from William McConnell.

Msgr Jan B. Kish St. Paul’s School Helen Eschenbacher Dorothy Mansfield John Shay William Huntsman Peggy Biggs Joseph Ruman Mike Ley William McConnell LaBelle Au Mary Najm Anna Wolf Lynn Kessler Kenneth Midkiff

Church Women Meet At Amesville Presbyterian Home

Members of the United Presbyterian Women's Association gathered at the Amesville Presbyterian Church home of Mrs. Denzil Robinson last week. Participants included Mrs. Allen Sayer Mrs. Jimmie Glass Mrs. Harry Henry and Mrs. G O Linscott with Mrs. James Nichols and Mrs. James Breeze aiding the hostess.

United Presbyterian Women’s Association Amesville Presbyterian Church Denzil Robinson Allen Sayer Jimmie Glass Harry Henry G. O. Linscott James Nichols James Breeze

Annual Rites at Bates Church Honors Local Veterans

The Rev. James F. Early delivered the memorial service at Bates Church with carnations given to veterans Jesse Brown Walter Ruth and Lowell Tribe. Flowers marked graves of other veterans as mothers honored for sons in service. Performances included clarinet solos by Linda Brown readings by Juanita Sams Linda Bricker and Mrs. Allen and a Battle Hymn of the Republic vocal duet by Mrs. Ruth and Mrs. Allen.

Jaycees Linda Beyer Rushville Jay Ruth Elliott Albany Jim Donna Allen Athens Sancho Dave Karr Laurelville Mick John Beyer Rush James F. Early Bates Church Jesse Brown Walter Ruth Lowell Tribe James Pratt Audra Tribe Glen Brown Si Allen Linda Brown Juanita Sams Linda Bricker Mrs. Allen Ruth Allen

Heloise Hints On Tape Safe Diaper Pins And More

Travel tips include using plastic lined disposal diapers secured with cellophane tape to avoid pins. Readers praise the column's practical hints on cleaning brass with lemon salt rind, bulletin boards for organizing tips, and inexpensive toy rotation for babies.

Heloise Margaret Howard

David Peoples Wins OU Music Scholarship

McARTHUR David Peoples son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Peoples McArthur has won a scholarship to the summer music clinic at Ohio University He will study for two weeks at Ohio U and perform in concerts on June 22 23 and 29 He plays piano chord organ tuba baritone and trumpet. Hamden William Cassill is new president of Hamden High School Alumni Association Robert Rodgers is new vice president and Mrs Frances Dobbins is secretary treasurer.

Hamden William Cassill Hamden High School Robert Rodgers Frances Dobbins

Reverend Van Gilder Attends Spring District Conference

The Rev. Robert Van Gilder attended the Methodist spring district conference held at Central Trinity Church in Zanesville.

Robert van Gilder Central Trinity Church Zanesville

Pizza Diploma Pie Tasty Dish For Graduates

A playful June party idea features mini pizzas made from ready mix with bologna bow garnishes. Cream cheese and milk form a filling, rolled in bologna slices, topped with pimiento ribbons, then baked. Serves five with relishes and popcorn sides.

Stork shower honors Marta Kay Lyons

Marta Kay Lyons was honored at a stork shower hosted by Mrs. Patty Grueser. Attending guests included Mrs. Ada Frost Mrs. Dorothy Lyons Mrs. Otha Ulbrich Mrs. Gertrude Radford Mrs. Judy Rich Mrs. Beverlee Rowan Mrs. Edna Brooks Miss Edie Brooks Miss Lora Grueser Miss Nicki Sue Grueser Mrs. Leona Conant Mrs. Trudy Well ing and Mrs. Mae Radford.

Marta Kay Lyons Patty Grueser Ada Frost Dorothy Lyons Otha Ulbrich Gertrude Radford Judy Rich Beverlee Rowan Edna Brooks Edie Brooks Lora Grueser Nicki Sue Grueser Leona Conant Trudy Welling Mae Radford

NHCA members attend spring meeting in Dayton

Mrs. Leland Southerton and Mrs. Betty Ewing of the Athens unit of the National Hairdressers Association attended the NHCA spring meeting in Dayton last week. They will serve as delegates to the national convention in Las Vegas this July where fall and winter styles will be shown.

Leland Southerton Betty Ewing Athens National Hairdressers Association NHCA Dayton Southerton Ewing Las Vegas

Needlecraft pattern catalog and mailing offer from Laura Wheeler

The Athens Messenger advertises pattern 572 with embroidery transfers in misses sizes, priced 35 cents plus 15 cents for mailing. Include name address zone and send to Laura Wheeler at 398 Needlecraft Dept. New York 11. Also promotes the 1963 Needlecraft Catalog with 208 designs and a free pattern, requesting 25 cents.

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

McArthur Merchants Donate Raincoats for School Patrol

Eighteen bright yellow slicker rain coats with hoods were purchased by McArthur merchants and given to the school for a Safety Patrol next fall. The Portsmouth office of the American Automobile Association assisted the effort led by Art Bethel. Police Chief Jack Ferguson will head the patrol committee in the coming year.

McArthur Portsmouth American Automobile Association Art Bethel McArthur Development Association Jack Ferguson

Youth Loses Driving Rights For Speeding

McARTHUR First suspension of a driver's license since Vinton County Court became a court of record on Jan 1 was imposed this week by Judge G E Sharp. Bobby Dale Pierce 21 Radcliffe was arrested for speeding fined 25 dollars and costs and his operator s license suspended for six months.

Doctor and Lawyer Marry in Vinton County License

Probate Judge W. H. Lohr issued marriage licenses this week in Vinton County. Dr Richard R. Bone 52 of Chillicothe and Mary Nicholson Snyder 38 of Jackson were wed. she is a former prosecuting attorney. Other couples include Douglas Clinton Wicker 18 and Rebecca Ann Morrow 17 both of McArthur. Clarence Emmett Hughes 19 Ohio Power Co employee and Teresa Rae Wireman 18 of Dundas.

McArthur Vinton County W. H. Lohr Richard R. Bone Chillicothe Mary Nicholson Snyder Jackson Ewington Bone Jackson County Douglas Clinton Wicker Rebecca Ann Morrow Clarence Emmett Hughes Ohio Power Co. Employe Teresa Rae Wireman Dundas

Chauncey Personals Weekend Visits Across Ohio

Chauncey residents report relatives and friends visiting from Florida Ohio University in Athens Mansfield and Dayton Over Memorial weekend several families from Millfield Jackson Athens and Akron hosted or visited kin including Mr and Mrs Clell Cunningham Mr and Mrs Edsel Kollister and their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Steve Popovich Mr and Mrs Gail Wemer and others The note lists numerous short social visits among local households and out of town guests.

Clell Cunningham Florida Alva Karns Ohio University Edsel Kollister Cleveland Clarence Staley Edgar Burt Athens Rhoda Oliver Jackson Ben Simpkins Dayton Mansfield Frank Wemer Bessie Wemer Steve Popovich Akron Goldie Moore Ray Wemer Doris Theisen Ralph Brown Barbara Pontiac Mich Ruth Simpson Columbus Myrtle Simpson Lois Simpson

Ewington Social Notes Include Visits and Births

Mr and Mrs David Ball and family visited Mr and Mrs John Webb. Frank Johnston from Fayetteville Ark spent a week with Mr and Mrs Eugene Johnston. The WSCS met at Alma Smiths home. Tom Amey and Los Graces NM announce the birth of a son, their third boy and third girl.

E. C. Johnston Ewington David Ball John Webb James Dodrill, McArthur Francis Penn Frank Johnston Fayetteville Ark Eugene Johnston T. B. Spaulding Glen Caton Lizzie Caton Salem Center Ted Hall Lenore W. Va Tycoon Lake Jess McElroy Mabel Wood Paul McElroy Charles Metheney, Jr Darrell Keys Joe Keyes Paul Wallace Bill Arbogast Willard Walker Beaver Ohio Reva Johnson Paul Brown WSCS Alma Smith Tom Amey Los Graces N. M Ameys

Chauncey Library Announces Summer Hours and Reading Clubs

Chauncey Library posts new summer hours and reading club signup dates. Hours: Monday Friday 12 30 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Tuesday Wednesday 10 am to noon and 1 to 5 pm Saturday 8 am to 1 pm Closed Thursday and Sunday Reading clubs start June 11 for preschool to grade three at 1 pm and June 12 for grades four to six at 1 pm Flower show roses note foliage will be on view and experts advise washing leaves with soap or detergent suds to enhance display.

Chauncey Chauncey Library

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