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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1958
Page
9
Cozy cover-ups provide lightweight warmth for cool evenings and travel. The collection features a wool cardigan with a ribbed front, double-breasted brass buttons, and adjustable sleeves. Also offered is a striped jacket with a stand-up collar and three-quarter sleeves, plus a cape-backed chemise companion with a fitted front.
The Athens Bridge Group announced affiliation with the American Contract Bridge League and will award master points at every fourth meeting starting June 16. Sessions are in Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. rooms on Court St with top honors last Monday going to Fred Carpenter and Mrs. Byron Wolfe who scored 87 points in the East-West division.
Mr. and Mrs. William E Potter announce a son Steven Eugene born May 21 at St Ann s Hospital Columbus. Grandparents Sam Eblen Clara Hubler Boyd E Potter. The Potters other children Kendall age 3 and Deborah 20 months. Mr. and Mrs Larry D Jones announce a daughter Mary Victoria born May 28 Columbus. Grandparents Carl Falk and Frank Jones.
Catholic Ladies of Columbia finalize plans for their annual dinner to be held Monday June 9 at 6 30 p m in St Pauls Catholic Church hall. Members should bring a favorite dish and table service. meat and dessert are provided. Mrs Robert Main chairs the arrangements with assistants Miss Virginia Shannon Mrs Patrick Shannon Mrs John Ley and Mrs John McElroy.
The Young Matrons of the CWF at The First Christian Church met Tuesday evening at Mrs. H. B. Boles home on Joneswood Drive. Mrs. Ray Richey led devotions on The Reason of Prayer and read Our Father by Henry Ward Beecher. Mrs. Robert Smith shared short stories as an evening highlight. A tea followed with Mrs. John Patchen assisting.
Major Virgil Catlin and the ROTC drill team from Ohio University took part in memorial services at Bates Church on May 25. A large crowd attended honoring war veterans with scriptures read by Eleanor Sue Oxley and the Brownies singing America. Veterans present included Glenn Downey, William Cooley, Royce Cooley, Earl Ator, Walter Douglass, John Douglass, Hampton Johnson, Wilfred Tippie, Jesse Brown, and Harlan Johnson.
The Bates Sunday School hosted a church surprise birthday party for The Rev. Carroll Chesser last Thursday evening after a meeting at the church. The event, planned by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Seipel, featured a reading by Mrs. Si Allen, hymn singing, a brief talk by the honored guest, and birthday cakes baked by Helen Persons.
Mrs. T J Spurlock presented her music students in a recital at the Albany Baptist Church last Sunday afternoon. Participants included Sue Love Willard Love Steve Clark Judy Vandyke Sherry Vandyke Wayne Clark Marcia Maxwell Theresa Poston Sandra Poston Rusta Sewell Oliva Ann Smith Connie Enlow Rose Greenlease Carol Greenlease Ruth Hein Marilyn Mitchell Wayne Clark and Grace Vorhes. A feature was a solo The End of a Perfect Day sung by Sharon Wallace with organ by Marie Phillips. The youngest performer was five year old Steve Clark son of Mr and Mrs Mark Clark of Albany.
Officers and teachers for the coming year were elected Sunday May 25 at the Airline Christian Church. Newly elected are Raymond Clark superintendent Mrs Harry Love adult teacher Mrs Mark Clark Young People's Class Mrs Lucille Battrell Primary Sam Scott treasurer Bert Holmes secretary Miss Sue Love pianist. Revival meetings begin June 22 with Rev Joe B Maffett in charge open to all interested persons.
Janet Woodrum bride elect of John Nunemaker was honored with a miscellaneous shower hosted by Lois Wolfe and Lynn Gardner at Wolfe’s Charles Street home. Pink and green decor featured pink carnations and candles. Karen Davis won a prize. Attendants included C E Nunemaker, R R Gardner, Ivan Wolfe, Ruth Woolley, and many others plus out of town guest Lorna Bowser from Columbus.
Miss Sandra Jean M Hunsicker and Larry Alan Goldsberry were married May 30 at the First Christian Church parsonage. Rev. Joe B. Maffett officiated the two oclock double ring ceremony. The bride's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hunsicker of Athens. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Goldsberry of Shade. The couple plans a reception at the bride's parents home for immediate family.
Mr and Mrs Robert E Murray and their children Ann and George plan to move to Phoenix Arizona on June 15. He has been buyer and assistant manager at Foster's University Shop and previously managed Katherine Figg Shop. He is an Ohio University graduate and son of Mr and Mrs James S Murray of Poland Ohio. Their Briarwood Drive home is bought by Dr George E Hill professor of education at Ohio University.
Mrs Cassie Dekort of 37 Franklin Avenue will spend the summer as hostess at the Charles McBride home in Mentok Point Long Island. She will depart Friday by plane from Columbus to New York.
A holiday weekend gathering drew nearly all the McPherson family to 162 North Congress Street. Attendees included Art and Carol McPherson from Scottsburg Indiana and their children, Edwin and Nancy from Lancaster, Don and Tammy from Columbus, Jim Loofbourrow and family from Bluffton, and Doa Sue McPherson.
Memorial Day guests from Columbus included William Potter, Mrs. J. C. Bolin and son Paul. They joined Mrs. Evelyn Potter and Mrs. Martha Stevers at 97 Hooper Street. Kendall and Deborah Potter also visited for ten days.
Plentiful guests attended a gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Chester D. Elliott's home on South Canaan Road. Notable attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George W. Rupp and their son Mark and the Rev. and Mrs. Roy E. Rose from Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Rollin E. Casey and son Franklin from Charlotte, Mrs. Pearle Casey and Mrs. Susan Flesher of St. Marys, and Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Elliott of Lebanon, Virginia.
Mrs Anthony Padden president of the Catholic Ladies of Columbia St Pauls Church and Mrs Patrick L Shannon financial secretary plan to attend a Catholic ladies convention June 16 17 18 at the Leland Hotel Mansfield.
WSCS meeting postponed to June 12. Ride a Wee Club at 6 Miller St. Potluck at noon. Daughters of Union Veterans meet at Athens Co. Fair Grounds. Members bring table service. Picnic. Athens Chapter OES officer practice at 7:30 p.m. Kiwanis building. American Athenian Club at Mrs. Diamond Morris home in Glouster. Shade WSCS 7 p.m. Rome Grange 8 p.m. First and second degrees. Youth practice for June 11 talent contest in Stockport. AAUW picnic 5:15 p.m. at Mrs. Wilkinson home. Colored slides show. Women of the Moose officers nomination. Mt Zion Baptist Church Blanche Washington Missionary Society at 8 p.m. Albany OES 7:30 p.m. Athens Grange regular meeting at 8 p.m. Women of the Moose nominate officers. Summit Grange degree practice. Members to attend.
The Airline Christian Church youth and guests enjoyed a hayride last Wednesday evening. They returned to Mr and Mrs Harry Love’s home for a wiener roast with games and group singing around the open fire.
The Auxiliary of K. T. Crossen Post No. 21 reports 4000 poppies sold, netting $586.96 for child welfare and rehabilitation. Delegates and alternates were chosen for the 8th District Summer Conference in Jackson and the state convention in Columbus. A pension bill for widows and orphans was supported, and a veterans party is planned for June 19 at Athens State Hospital with homemade pies and coffee.
The Plains Garden Club met at Mrs. Elmo Scott's home as Mrs. Ray Michael spoke on harmony in flowers and containers. Members discussed white arrangements, plan flower boxes for the Post Office windows, and floral designs for VFW Memorial Day services. Mrs. Leffler presided and announced a nominating committee. one guest attended and a social-hour contest was won by Mrs. M. O. Bryan.
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