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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1960
Page
13
Local social notes record departures for Chi Omega national convention sessions in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. Attendees include Mrs W W Sears Mrs Fred Pickard Mrs James R Patrick and Mrs Gerald Kyle.
David Grubbs will be the featured speaker at the Hooper Ridge Church of Christ annual Homecoming this Sunday. The event marks a community gathering with guest address and worship.
On Sunday June 26 Mr Grubbs will speak during the afternoon program following a basket dinner at noon.
Catholic Women’s Club members announce a potluck picnic at St Paul’s School on Sunday June 26. Families are invited with Group 11 chaired by Mrs G Guerra providing meat rolls and beverages. Attendees should bring place settings and a potluck item or covered dish.
Mrs. Harry Elkins of 103 E State St is grandmother to 17 children born at Sheltering Arms Hospital since it opened in 1921. Her grandchildren, listed with parents and birth dates, mostly reside in Athens while the Alderman family lives in Chauncey.
The Ohio Valley Summer Theater marks its 10th anniversary with a reception for patrons after the Thursday opening of Tall Story. Chairwoman Margaret Nolan said the party will be held at Voigt Hall opposite the Ohio University Speech and Theater Building.
Mrs. Dan Stright announces the Alexander Presbyterian Vacation Church School opening June 27 through July 8. Daily sessions from 9 to 11 a m Monday to Friday invite all children. last year’s enrollment was about 100. For more information call Mrs. Stright LY2 5748 or Rev Laurence Woodruff LY2 1864.
Members of the Alexander Presbyterian Junior class hosted a swimming party and picnic at Lake Alma. Attendees included Linda Woodyard Connie Enlow Charlotte Castle Carolyn McKnight Raymond McKnight Baxter Ervin Robert DePue Denver Henderson and guests Vickie McKnight Bonnie Gorby Donna Castle Mrs Henry DePue Mrs Kenneth Ervin and son Mark Mrs Wilbert McKnight Mrs Darrel Gorby and Rev Laurence Woodruff.
Pattern notice for Printed Pattern 4997 by Anne Adams targets junior misses and misses sizes eight to seventeen. Describes a low square neckline dress with bows, suitable for gala silk or pique. Includes 39 inch fabric yardage for size 13, directions on each pattern part, and postal price of 35 cents plus 10 cents extra for mailing.
Mrs. George McKinniss was obligated at Hathor Court Ladies Oriental Shrine in Parkersburg. Mrs. Jerry Jagers could not attend. Report on Grand Council in San Francisco, crippled children work, and sewing project progress. Athens Shrinettes attended and entertained. prior dinner served. A pot luck dinner for members and families is set for August 21 at Burr Oak beach.
Division 14 of PNAO meets Friday July 1 in Nelsonville City Park for a regular session and potluck picnic with families as guests. The program features Dr. F. M. Wentz of Nelsonville speaking after the picnic.
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