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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1960

Page

6

Sprague Family Leaves for Grand Rapids Practice

Dr. William E. Sprague and wife with daughter Suzanne depart Athens to settle in Grand Rapids Michigan. He will join Dr. J. C. Hydrick in obstetrics gynecology. ties include Ohio University Ohio State University Medical College. residency at Butterworth and Michigan hospitals. wife Suzanne a Chi Omega Phi Beta Kappa graduate. The community hosted farewell events.

William E. Sprague Suzanne Grand Rapids Mich Sprague Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville J. C. Hydrick Athens High School Ohio University Ohio State University Medical College Beta Theta Pi Nu Sigma Nu Medical Honorary Butterworth Hospital University of Michigan Hospital Ann Arbor John Adams High School Cleveland Chi Omega Sorority Phi Beta Kappa

Women of Bible Topic Featured by Susanna Wesleyan Guild

The Susanna Wesleyan Service Guild met in First Methodist Church lounge to discuss Women of the Bible by Mrs. John G. Koontz. Mrs. Margaret Barnhart led a devotional period, Mrs. Emily Vocolas sang a solo, and budget details were read by Mrs. Clara Mae Hooper. Benediction by Mrs. Jean Molchan. Social hour served by four members and guest Sherry Bryan to 14 attendees. The guild will resume on the second Tuesday in September.

John G. Koontz Susanna Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church Margaret Barnhart Emily Vocolas Clara Mae Hooper Jean Molchan Hooper Sue McDonald Goldie Woods Garnette Gold Sherry Bryan Susanna Wesleyan Guild

Hill Top 4-H Club Holds Sixth Meeting

The Hill-Top 4-H Club met at Mrs Esther Frisby home with sixteen members present. Forestry was discussed and plans for a Wiener roast hayride and July 4th suggestions were made. The Cook-Rite 4-H Club met at Faye Boggs home Belinda Boggs named secretary. James Boggs filled in as vice president Billie Jeanne Carter served as treasurer. An extra note mentions canned peaches and tapioca pudding.

Esther Frisby Anita Shumhart Faye Boggs Belinda Boggs James Boggs Billie Jeanne Carter

Scholarships To Graduates Named For 1960 61

The General Board of Education of the Methodist Church awarded five $1000 John Q. Schisler graduate scholarships for 1960 61 to young women aiming to be directors of Christian education. Recipients are Marie C. Allnutt Germantown Md Mary Elizabeth Cooper Albany Ga Marcella R Flynt Dallas Tx Virginia N Gray Woodward Okla and Mary M Shearer Emory Va. The scholarships honor Rev Dr John Q Schisler of Nashville retired executive secretary of the board's local church division.

Tion The Methodist Church John Q. Schisler Christian Education Marie C. Allnutt Germantown Mary Elizabeth Cooper Albany Marcella R. Flynt Dallas Texas Virginia N. Gray Woodward Okla Mary M. Shearer Emory

Athene Chapter 175 OES Holds June Inspection

The annual inspection of Athens Chapter 175, Order of the Eastern Star, was held June 17 at the Masonic Temple. Inspecting officer Jane Souers led the event with guests including Ruth Crumline and many officers from related groups. Two candidates were initiated, a social hour followed, and a dinner was served at the First Methodist Church.

Athens Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Jane Souers Grand Chapter Ohio District 25 Ruth Crumline Quebec Robert Studer Grand Guard of the Grand Royal Arch Masons Orland Houck Russell Bailey Knights of the York Cross of Honor Orland Sayre Amesville Lodge A. M. Vida Carson Barbara Gierhart Wanda Rose Louise Wamsley Ernestine Beaty Evelyn Stiff Emerson Spencer Ann Gibbs Robert Hedges Helen Hubbard Dorothy Daugherty Stella Studer Marguerite Gooding Betty Cooley Ardis Price Marshall Dorothy Billy Juanita Bardin Adah Gertrude Spencer Ruth Anna Hedges Esther Suzanne Brooks Martha Clarice Gaston Electa Bernice Coffman Warder Richard Coffman Sentinel First Methodist Church

Our Fair Ladies of Ohio seek input for State Fair 1960

Women receive special attention as the Ohio State Fair announces an advisory committee to gather ideas from women on Aug 26 to Sept 2. Last year over 10 000 women participated, showcasing horses to quilts. The pilot committee aims to boost female involvement and form a permanent Our Fair Ladies organization. Letters may be sent to the Women’s Committee at the State Fairgrounds Columbus 11 Ohio.

Our Fair Ladies’ of Ohio Our Fair Ladies Ohio State Fairgrounds Columbus 11

Misses Pattern 4579 for Half Sizes 12 to 20

Printed Pattern 4579 offers Misses sizes 12 through 20 with size 16 needing 4% yards of 39 inch fabric. Directions printed on pattern parts and easy to cut waist seams. Send fifty cents plus ten cents per pattern for 1st class mail to Anne Adams pattern department in New York.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger New York N. Y

Grange To Hold Special Meeting In Canaan

A special meeting of Canaan Grange is set for 8 p m Saturday at the Grange Hall. All members are urged to attend and to bring sandwiches for potluck refreshments.

Grange Canaan Grange Grange Hall

Ice Cream Social Set For June 30 at Local Church

An ice cream social is scheduled for Thursday June 30 starting at 5 p m at Central Avenue Methodist Church. The event will offer ice cream plus homemade pie and cake and is open to the public.

Central Avenue Methodist Church

Auction To Aid Grange Fund At Amesville

A community auction to raise funds for the new Grange Hall at Amesville is set for 7 p m Saturday June 25. If rain occurs the Masonic Hall will be used. Basements and attics are being combed for sale items from dinner bells to a used tractor. Donated goods include paint and farm supplies from local businesses. The six year old Doneta Nagle and 86 year old Mrs. Lela Vernon contribute items. The committee includes the Sheridan Sterlin Felton and Linscott families with Mr. Sheridan as auctioneer. The public is urged to attend.

Amesville Masonic Hall Doneta Nagle The Grange Lela Vernon C. E. Sheridan Howard Sterlin J. M. Felton Louise Linscott Sheridan

Calendar of Events Highlights Local Club Activities

Albany WSCS at church 7 30 p m Mrs Bernard Withrow program Mrs Ana White man worship Fidelity Pebekah Lodge April May June birthdays celebrated 8 p m Homemakers Club Mrs Har old Brown Athens Route 1 10 30 a m Mrs Raymond Webb Mrs Michael Byron assisting table service American Legion Auxiliary election of officers Legion Hall 8 p m New Marshfield Canasta Club Mrs Paul Neutzling 7 30 p m Thursday Athens Home Demonstration Club 56 S Shater St 7 30 p m Farm Bureau Council No 2 Mr and Mrs E R Jacoby 8 p m Cafeteria supper public invited Bates Church WSCS starting 5 30 p m home made cake pie and ice cream Friendly Hour Club dinner at Circle Restaurant Pomeroy meet at Paul Neutzling home 6 30 p m if attending please notify by June 21 Saturday Albany Grange Grange Hall third and fourth degree work conferred potluck refreshments 8 30 p m

Homemakers Club Harold Brown Athens Raymond Webb Michael Byron Athens Home Demonstration Club D. E. Marquis S. Shater St Farm Bureau Council No. 2 E. R. Jacoby Bates Church WSCS Circle Restaurant Pomeroy Paul Neutzling

Notice to Contributors Women page rules list details

TheMessenger invites reports on social events clubs and meetings for women. Reporters should include organization title time place and date and correct names of all participants with married women listed as Miss or Mrs and husbands’ names initials used. A master name list aids accuracy.

the Messenger

Rights Of Children Are Affirmed In Assembly

The United Nations Third Committee approved a draft Declaration of the Rights of the Child. It lists ten principles granting every child protection by law, social security, a name and nationality, education and guidance, family love, care for orphans, and protection for the physically handicapped and against exploitation and discrimination. The child should in all circumstances be first to receive protection and relief.

United Nations General Assembly

Mr. Pullins Honored On Birthday and Father’s Day

A surprise birthday party on Father’s Day honored Mr. Okey Pullins at his home. Family members and friends from Athens, Racine, Route wards, and nearby towns attended. guests included Bill and Joan Pullins, Marvin and Sharon Randolps, and many Pullins relatives.

Mr. Pullins Okey Pullins Pullins Bill Pullins Joan Marvin Randolph Steve Randy Athens Ray Midkiff Linda Danny Joy Theiss Laura Jay Theiss Racine Lillie Randolph Sharon Howard Hudnall Wilbur Windland Robin Gale Guysville Theodore Pullins Jean, Chuck Denise Judy Pullins Long Bottom Roger Christy Coolville

Pleasanton Church Plans 38th Homecoming Celebration

Pleasanton Methodist Church announces its 38th annual Homecoming on July 3. Former members and the congregation are urged to attend the morning service, noon basket dinner, and an afternoon program. Mrs. J P Calderwood serves as secretary-treasurer.

Pleasanton Methodist Church

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