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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1961

Page

6

El Grotto Dance Plans for Athens High Seniors

Plans for Athens High School seniors to hold the El Grotto All Night Party Friday June 9 after commencement. The event includes a cave themed dance in the new gym with John Bruni cardi orchestra, a buffet supper, a film at the Varsity Theater The Sacred Ways starring Richard Widmark and a breakfast in the high school cafeteria. Committees led by Joan Andrews Karen Embrey Benna Miller and Gordon Gray coordinate decorations program theater buffet and breakfast with parent volunteers.

Ways Richard Widmark Varsity Theater Joan Andrews Linn Sams Ron Ziegler Sydney Baldwin Linda Fields Nancy Organ Mike Downard Ted Dudash Steve Chase Mont Bennett Pam Snyder Renee Antle Diana Gebhart Pat Lee Terry Trout Rich Bacon Mrs. Jos Karen Embrey Walter Suchanek Vere O. Smith John Porter Paul Omelski Art Smith John Bowling Linda Grafton Barbara Suchanek Barbara Cone Sharon Schloss Jo Davis Sue Booth Mike Tedrick Sharon Baxter Dan Clyse Benna Miller Pete Seibert Richard

OES Inspection Rites Attend by 156 Members Across Multiple Towns

Pearl Beveridge chaired the social hour as 156 members attended the OES inspection in Guysville and neighboring towns. Guests included Bee Spaulding and Emma Clatworthy with district and grand officers from Ohio and other jurisdictions. the room featured white and gold decor and a district officers lineup.

Guysville Cheshire Middleport Caldwell Albany Lowell Pearl Beveridge Edith Brewer Joan Hawk Edra Dailey Lou Barber Myrna Lopez Helen Swaim Jean Llewellyn Aldine Chadwick Fredia Kennard Bee Spaulding Grand Chapter Ohio Emma K. Clatworthy Adai Helen Colley Mary Haines Manitoba Ruth Crumrine Quebec Mary Hughes Kansas Geraldine Young North Dakota New Marshfield Vida Carson Barbara Gebhart Emma Clatworthy Gierhart Wanda Rose Athens Wilma Williams Bernard Spaulding Vern Townsend Yorktown Ind Vaughn Townsend Muncie Dorothy Terrill Dorothy Beveridge Zaleski Glouster Malta Pomeroy Cottageville W. Va New Castle Amesville Chesterhill Harrisonville Marietta New Matamoros Macksburg Wellton Racine

Entre Nous Club Meets At Sapp Home

Entre Nous Club gathered at Mrs. Roger Sapp house for a business meeting and paper flower making lesson led by Mrs. Darius Michael. Prizes went to Mrs. Sapp, Mrs. Everett Boggess, and Mrs. Michael. June 14 at the Max Michael home planned with Movies of Europe to follow. More than 200 Kappa Phi members head to the 42nd biennial council at University of the Pacific in Stockton California from June 19 to 25.

Plains Entre Nous Club Roger Sapp Darius Michael Max Michael Europe Kappa Phi Organization For Methodist College University of the Pacific Stockton Calif

Cooperative Nursery School birthday party tops summer stars

Ath ens Cooperative Nursery School held a non birthday birth day party for summer born children at the Presbyterian Church basement. The program included talks by police, fire personnel and a nurse with upcoming fall plans for modern dance and crafts. The school runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday with 26 pupils and features a rotating teaching staff.

Athens Cooperative Nursery School Presbyterian Church Robert Callaway Archie Greer John Hill Lloyd Watkins Paul Games Herbert Lederer Larry Vanelia Evangelical United Brothers Church Herbert Olds Stuart Smith Laurie Tom Laura Johnson Martha Daniel Debbie Dadismond Stuart McDargh Lisa Stewart

Miss Selby Honor Guest At Church Bridal Shower

Miss Joy Selby daughter of Mr and Mrs C A Selby Albany Route 3 bride elect of Mr James Shaw was honor guest at a bridal shower Thursday evening at the Church of the Nazarene parsonage home of Rev and Mrs Carl L Wooten 28 Graham Dr The shower followed a buffet dinner served by church women with 51 guests in attendance.

Joy Selby C. A. Selby Albany James Shaw Church of the Nazarene Carl L. Wooten Graham Dr Mr. Shaw Mrs Vernon Shaw Athens

Calendar of Events for Athens Area Organizations

Calendar items list meetings and activities across Athens County. Includes WIA ITU event with Mrs. Marion Crawley at 8 Strathmore, Athens County WCTU joint institute at Temple Methodist Church, potlucks, Alpha Gamma Celts Alumnae with Mrs. Earl Hooper, Ohio Garden Clubs convention with Mrs. Margaret Davis, Adult Fellowship at The Plains Church, Rainbow Advisory Board, Nannie Pllom Rebekah Lodge memorial service, Athens Grange Youth camp prince and princess selection with wieners and buns.

WIA ITU Marion Crawley Strathmore Blvd Athens County WCTU Temple Methodist Church Rt. 143 H. B. Walker Athens State The Plains Methodist Church George Fuller Rainbow Advisory Board Masonic Nannie Pllom Rebekah Lodge Athens County Grange Albany Grange Hall

Feed Bag Sewing Contests Set Across Fairs With Prizes

National Cotton Council outlines women division competitions at 41 state and regional fairs with prizes for items including kitchen aprons pillow cases and crafts. Ohio State Fair offers 100 in cash prizes and a national final on October 25 in Memphis Tennessee. AMERE Club hosts a potluck dinner at Northwood Drive with officers assisting. Mr Pearl Helwig of Athens has entered Hillcrest Rest Home awaiting cards.

National Cotton Council Memphis Tenn P. O Amere Club Fred Wheaton Northwood Dr Dwight Mutchler Watt Grover Pearl Helwig Athens Hillcrest Rest Home Mr. Helwig

Parsons family attends Shepherdstown graduation

Mr and Mrs Donald S Parson of Athens Route 1 returned from Shepherdstown West Virginia where their granddaughter Patricia Parsons was valedictorian at the commencement. The Parsons also visited daughter Rev Randall Parsons and family in Brunswick Maryland and Rev Fred Thorn and son Robert in The Plains. Luke Hardy celebrated his 69th birthday with family at The Plains hosted by Mr and Mrs Max Michael. Also noted are local relatives from The Plains and Nelsonville and cake frosting recipe using peanut butter evaporated milk and brown sugar.

Donald S. Parson Athens Shepherdstown W. Va Patricia Parsons Patricia Randall Parsons Parsons Fred Thorn Robert Brunswick the Plains Luke Hardy Max Michael Mr. Hardy Allie Buffington Alva Koon Linda Diane William Oliver Billy Denise Nelsonville Deborah Jean James

Mrs. Dykstra Named Regent of DAR Chapter in Michigan

Athens friends report the election of Mrs. Gerald O. Dykstra to Regent of the Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Ann Arbor Michigan. She aided her husband in writing business law books while he taught at Ohio University and co authored books still used at the University of Michigan. The couple left Athens in 1950.

Athens Gerald O. Dykstra Sarah Caswell Angell Daughters of the American Revolution Ann Arbor Mich Dykstra Ohio University University of Michigan

Plains High School yearbook staff to attend Ohio University workshop

Delbert Cline and Eugene Brundage of the Plains High School yearbook staff will attend a summer publications workshop at Ohio University. The 1962 staff includes seniors Patrick Eddy David McAllister Grace McHarg James Smith and others.

Delbert Cline Eugene Brundage the Plains High School Ohio University Patrick Eddy David McAllister Grace McHarg James Smith Karen Goldsberry William Lanning Shirley McCune Dolly Adams Kathryn Manda Melanie Lovsey Linda Lee Paul Eddy

How To Find Time For A Hobby You Love

Roberta F. Roesch argues that to find time for rugmaking or any hobby one must schedule it first. By rising an hour early or setting aside morning time after breakfast for uninterrupted activity, progress accumulates despite family demands.

Roberta F. Roesch

60th Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Davies

Mr and Mrs Frank Davies of Athens Route 1 celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a noon family dinner on Sunday June 4. They were married June 1 1901 at the home of Mrs Davies parents near Albany. Their children grandchildren and cousins attended and plans include a June trip to visit relatives in Delaware and Newark.

Frank Davies Athens Davies James Knowlton Albany Ina Davies Irene Davies Leonard Davies Zazel Ralph Davies Maurine Larry Chesser Jeanne Roy Bosworth Madelyn Mike Chip Chesser Dell Ervin Ervin Davies Tom Spurlock Harold Ator

Tour Includes Washington DC Visit and Historic Sites

A trip planned to include a tour of Washington DC and visits to historical points of interest.

Washington, D.C

Brooks Announce Birth of Son Raymond Lester

Mr and Mrs Robert Lee Brooks announce the birth of a son Raymond Lester at Sheltering Arms Hospital on May 8 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs L H Giffin Athens Route 2 and Mr and Mrs C C Brooks Athens Route 2 Great grandmother Mrs Addie Miller Loudonville Route 1 Great grandfather Mr Alex Perry Athens Route 2 Mrs Brooks is the former Dottie Giffin Mrs Pauline Collins 14 Franklin Ave is a patient at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus Room 511

Robert Lee Brooks Raymond Lester Sheltering Arms Hospital L. H. Giffin Athens C. C. Brooks Addie Miller Loudonville Alex Perry Brooks Dottie Giffin Pauline Collins Franklin Ave Riverside Methodist Hospital Co- Columbus

Also Mentioned on This Page

el Grotto Eph Mechem Arthur Buckle Beth Mechem Fuller Frank Batdorff Sandy Smith Betsy Gray Ray Chesser Tom Ackerman Shirley Buffington Pam Bolin Joanne Henderson Carolyn Mansfield Joy Bronson G. A. Gardner Herbert Olson Gordon Gray D. M. Downard OES Kappa Phi Council Paris South Court Street Quick’s Drug Store Postoffice West Union Street Prescription Cooperative Nursery School Crystal Ashworth John Fuguate Jamey Callaway Tom Hicks Frank Fugate Linda Baird Mike Kelton Liz Seibert Sherry Games Robbie Hall Scott Good John Lavelle Kim Sheeter John Watkins Dana Loomis Ronnie Grim Michael Irwin Bill Greer Miss Selby Alpha Gamma Celt Alumnae Earl Hooper Route Potluck Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Margaret Davis E. Union St AMERE Hillcrest Mr. and Mrs. Davies Raymond Lester Brooks Lunt Terling Attern Amexante Sterling Alexandra Tex Incl Cornwell S. Court Tate Dad Logan's America
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