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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1960

Page

6

Visiting relatives and friends feature local travelers

Speaking Personally notes William J. Buffington on 30 day leave from Port Isabel Texas. Several Athens residents, including Boyd and Blaine Cornwell, join Atlantic City attendance and golf conflicts. King family visits to Coudersport and Corning Glass Center. George Hill returns from Iowa City guidance workshop. Private Merrill A. Young on 15 day leave at home before reassignment. Rutherford hosts family from Bexley and Venice along with visiting Episcopalian rector. Burson attends Mobile Alabama wedding. Stewart trip covers Finger Lakes Montreal St Lawrence Niagara Falls and Corning Glass Works. Dupler family back from Florida including Clearwater Beach and visits with relatives.

William J. Buffington Samuel Buffington Athens Naval Air Station Port Isabel Texas Richard R. King Gregory Bedford Rd Orville T. King Richland Ave Coudersport Corning N.Y Corning Glass Center United States Niagara Falls Canada Detroit Mich Castalia Ohio John Stewart Finger Lake New York Montreal Montour Falls Watkins Glen Lake George Ft. William Henry Saratoga Springs Ft. Ticonderoga Lakes Placid Saranac Lake Ausable Chasm St. Lawrence Houghton Park Glass Center Corning Glass Works Steuben

Garden Club Plans Summer Events and Garden Talk

Richland Garden Club met at Frum Road hosted by Mrs. Tom Henry with Mrs. Edward Mizicko presiding. Members described rose arrangements for shut ins and hospital care, reviewed a notebook score of 84, and discussed insect pests, pruning talks, and two upcoming events including a June 30 propagation clinic and a July 19 meeting.

Tom Henry Richland Garden Club Frum Road Edward Mizicko Ernest McNeal Francis Conrath Carl Conrath Mabel Swartz Henry Clyde Hines Maryretta Fairgrounds Pomeroy Rd A.national Park

Athens Hosts Open for 69 Foreign Student Visitors

Thirty one Athens homes are open to touring students July 9 to 11. Chairs Mrs. Hood and Mrs. Cady announce hosts including Mr. and Mrs. Bald, Dr. and Mrs. Biggs, Major and Mrs. Catlin, Rev. and Mrs. Rice, and many others. Rooms are provided and additional volunteers are welcome.

Athens R. T. Hood J. F. Cady Richard Bald Wm. B. Biggs Paul Brandes John Cady W. G. Catlin Ernest Collins Robert Daniel Leon W. Dembrow Margaret Deppen Ellery Goles L. A. Hamilton Fred V. Hammer Lawrence Helwig Thomas E. Hendershot Rodney T. Hood Claude E. Kanter Wm. H. Kirchner Ray Knudson Clifford T. McCarthy Troy Organ Marvin Phillips Roger M. Rice, Jr Hubert A. Roberson Carl Roberts Emerson S. Sheron James E. Snyder Ray Spring Elizabeth B. Stanton Barbara E. Thompson Charles G. Robb Pitt Willand Walter Wright Hood

Athea Club Hosts Thea Court Dinner At Ohio University Center

The Athea Club held a Thursday dinner at Ohio University Center with guests from Thea Court and Ladies Oriental Shrine. Attendees included high officers such as Mrs. C. W. Hammans and Mrs. Forrest L. Keiser, plus past high priestesses and numerous officers and members from Athea and Athen clubs.

Athea Club Ohio University Center Thea Court Ladies Oriental Shrine N. A. of Columbus C. W. Hammans Forrest L. Keiser Abraham Davis Jane Grossman Stanley Duffey Thomas Fox Alfred Kropp Edwin Shoemaker Franklin Smith Auburn Shroyer Walter Wharton

McKinstry Heads Legion Auxiliary Unit 21 Officers

Mrs. C. K. McKinstry was elected president of the American Legion Auxiliary K. T. Crossen Unit 21 at a Legion home meeting. Officers named include Mrs. Charles Richardson and Mrs. William Hahn as first and second vice presidents, Mrs. Jack Quest as treasurer, and Mrs. Charles McGinnis as treasurer. Delegates and alternates for the Department convention in Columbus July 22 to 24 were listed, with installation of new officers set for Sunday July 17 at 2 30 p.m. at the Legion Home.

C. K. McKinstry American Legion Auxiliary K. T. Crossen Legion Home Charles Richardson William Hahn Jack Quest Charles McGinnis Don Strawn Wellston Department Columbus McKinstry Richardson James Balding Thomas Rosser James Vercoe Strawn Wilson Carr Tom Barstow

Calendar of Events for Athens and Area

Week of events includes the Athens Garden and Nature Club tea room meeting Monday at 7 30 p m Catholic Women's Club picnic at St Paul s School Group 11 to bring meat rolls beverages and a covered dish Tuesday Albany VFW Auxiliary party 7 30 p m Canaan Grange inspection and birthday potluck 8 p m Troy Grange sandwich day 8 p m Athens Duplicate Bridge Club public welcome 7 30 p m Wednesday Loyalty Class New Marsh field Methodist Church 7 30 p m Thursday Clark s Chapel WSCS 7 30 p m Friday PNAC family picnic at Nelson ville City Park 6 30 p m Saturday Canaan Grange special meeting 8 p m Canaanville High School reunion at Canaanville Methodist Church noon basket dinner

Athens Cottage N. Lancaster Catholic Women’s Club St. Paul's School Albany VFW WBA Ernest Baughman Stewart St Canaan Hall Troy Grante Athens Duplicate Bridge Club Col Ando Ohio Electric Co New Marshfield Methodist Church Lena Clark Clark’s Chapel WSCS Frank Phillips PNAC Nelsonville Canaan Grange Canaanville High School Canaanville Methodist Church

First Christian Church Deborah class Holds Picnic and Meeting

The Deborah class of First Christian Church held an annual picnic and monthly meeting last week with twenty members and ten guests attending. Mrs. Harry Spalding presided, devotions were led by Mrs. Lin McCune, and reports were given by Mrs. Carl Phillips and Mrs. Jesse Poston.

Deborah First Christian Church Harry Spalding Lin McCune Carl Phillips Jesse Poston P. B. Sidders Joe B. Naffett Nelle Richard

Grace And Beauty At Helen Hayes Theatre Duel Of Angels Preview

Backstage before Duel Of Angels Vivien Leigh arrives in a mink coat to prepare for Broadway return. The dressing room hums with flowers and tension as makeup and costumes transform a bare stage into a Aix en Provence cafe scene. Leigh’s elegance and charm captivate critics and audiences alike.

Helen Hayes Theatre Broadway Vivien Leigh Star New York Scarlett Miss Leigh Aix-en-Provence Christian Dior

Campfire Overnight Closes GS Day Camp

Neighborhood 3 Girl Scouts wrap a week of outdoor living at a day camp under director Mrs. Robert Keller. Forty three Brownies and 66 Girl Scouts learned camp skills, cooked over open fires, and staged an all camp overnight. Leaders across units organized skits and songs for families Friday night.

Robert Keller

Tall Story sparkles at OU with sharp wit and near fourth of July pacing

First Person Singular reviewer praises the OU production of Tall Story written by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. The piece highlights clever lines about ethics and drama departments. The critic muses on national freedom and civic responsibility, urging readers to cherish liberty as a daily renewal.

Allen Crafton Kansas University OVST Howard Lindsay Russel Crouse Crafton England Benedict Arnold United States

Soups Are Roll Call at Gay Gourmet Club

Mrs Dorothy Williams hosted the June Gay Gourmet Club meeting in the Electric Company basement. Roll call prompted soup recipes from members Roberta Sutton and Raymond Bardin. guests and members listed with garden flower table decor. Ruth Halsey named hostess for July.

Dorothy Williams Electric Company Roberta Sutton Raymond Bardin Selby Glazier E. H. Horn A. L. Jandes Pearly Clark Carl Conrath William Ruston Hallie Zerkle Nellie Zerkle

Monday Night Club Dinner closes summer season

Mrs. Harold Hawk hosted the Monday Night Club annual dinner at the Cottage Tea Room. It was the last meeting of the summer with plans to resume the second Monday in September. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Leona Burson Mrs. Pearl Chase and Mrs. Ernest McClain. Photographs recalled Mrs. Robert Hawley who will soon move to Florida. Attendees included Mrs. W. S. Neutzling Mrs. W. S. Ward Mrs. Ruth Norris Mrs. Ernest Baughman Mrs. Clyde Andrews and Mrs. Clyde Beasley.

Harold Hawk Monday Night Club Cottage Tea Room Leona Burson Pearl Chase Ernest McClain Robert Hawley Florida W. S. Neutzling W. S. Ward Ruth Norris Ernest Baughman Clyde Andrews Clyde Beasley

Nurse Hospitalized After Hip Surgery

Mrs. Marge Bennett, a nurse at Ohio University Health Center, is hospitalized in Room 233 at White Cross Hospital Columbus after hip injury surgery.

Marge Bennett Ohio Ave White Cross Hospital Columbus Ohio University Health Center

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