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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1963
Page
4
In Bosnia and Herzegovina during Yugoslav era traditions, a couple’s future hinges on the coffee. A meal and dowry talks precede a quiet verdict, with a sweetened brew signaling acceptance into the family and a plain brew meaning the romance must be renewed. A nickel in knife gifts wards off evil spirits.
Announcement of the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Mary Ann Cawthra to Charles Foster Wallace. Both seniors at Ohio University with active Greek affiliations. Mary Ann is a former Junior Prom Queen, major plans in speech. Charles Wallace is a chemical engineering major and former Phi Delta Theta president. Wedding set for July 6 and they will reside in Cincinnati after the ceremony.
Miss Martha Amelia Ash and Mr. Jerry Lee Grim were married June 4 at the First Methodist Church in Athens. The couple, with a large group of attendants from multiple towns, will reside at East State Street Apartments after a brief wedding trip.
Mrs. Lloyd West outlined dividing iris every three years and dusting rhizomes with gypsum at the June Athens Garden Club meeting held at Mrs. James Snyder home. Other reports covered school plantings, Ohio Garden Clubs convention dates, and flower slide entries. Amesville Cloverettes held a talent program for parents at the Grange Hall, with show chairmen named and next meeting set. Child Guidance Circle approved a Crystal Pool funding contribution and installed new officers. An Antique Fair sponsored by the Lancaster Hospital Twig 14 runs June 26–28 at the YMCA Building with items for sale and food service.
Miss Ann Elizabeth Breitenstein daughter of Mr and Mrs August J Breitenstein of Pittsburgh married Lt Ralph Roger Wolfe son of Mrs Irene L Wolfe of Glouster and Mr Ralph R Wolfe of McConnelsville at Mt Lebanon Presbyterian Church Pittsburgh on June 15 The couple's reception followed at the Pittsburgh Athletic Association and they depart for a wedding trip in Switzerland with stationing announced in Gelnhau sen Germany The ceremony was conducted by Dr John Calvin Reid with Pi Beta Phi sorority affiliations noted for bridesmaids and attendants
Heloise offers home tips from labeling bottles with rough tape or bells for safety to DIY fixes. Suggestions include using sandpaper strips on bottles, tying bells, using ice bags for picnics, and repurposing water from ice bags for washing, cleaning, and cooling. Also advises patching hose leaks with tape and making a DIY sprinkler system with two hoses for efficiency.
The Priscilla Needle Club plans a Thursday evening picnic at Glouster Park starting 5 30 p m. Members will gather for social time and needlework sharing.
Miss Pamela Davies and Miss Lelia Roberts were feted in two bridal showers. Guests included Mrs. Walton Davies and Misses Becky Davies Karen Kelch and Susan Romine among many others. Miss Roberts and Mr. Robert Russell of Toledo plan to wed in August at Baker Center’s Faculty Dining Room.
The Alexander Presbyterian Vacation Church School runs June 24 to July 3 daily 1 to 3 p m for children four to 12. Teachers include Judy Ross Marjorie Bean Susan Davies Janet Lowry Elizabeth McKnight Bette Ervin and Maxine Radcliff. A day camp at Lake Hope is July 29 to August 2 for junior and senior high students with Harrisonville Church joining the program.
Athens area churches and groups list evening and afternoon events. Activities include Junior R A s GA s Sunbeams and teacher training, PEO and Rebekah Lodge, Plains WSCS, Rome Grange baking contest, NASC Aucillary installation, Carrie Hall Club, Women of the Moose installation, Bates WSCS cafeteria supper, Faculty Wives Hobby Group, AAUW board meeting, Athens Grange degrees, and a Bishop Class potluck at Central Avenue Methodist Church.
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