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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1962

Page

4

OVST Opens Season With Inherit The Wind

The Ohio Valley Summer Theatre begins its 12th season with Inherit The Wind at the Ohio University Speech Building. Strong performances by Baedecker Sutton Rauch and McCarthy drive a Tennessee town drama about science versus religion with compelling casting, scenery, and costuming.

Ohio Valley Summer Theatre Ohio University Harold Baedecker Larry G. Sutton Victoria Rauch Clifford McCarthy Tennessee Baedecker Sutton Matthew Harrison Brady Henry Drummond Chicago

4-H Assistant Named Barbara Van Dyke To Aid Area Work

Miss Barbara Sue Van Dyke, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Van Dyke of Athens, will serve as a summer assistant for area 4-H work under county agent Kenneth Ackerman. A senior at Ohio University, she will temporarily replace retiring home economics agent Mrs Florence McBride and assist with camps, 4-H clubs, judging, and office tasks. She returns to school in fall. permanent replacement for Mrs McBride not expected until then. Scout parents of Albany sponsor an ice cream social at Albany Grange hall Saturday starting at 5:30 p m with homemade ice cream cake pie and coffee. orders accepted until Saturday noon at area phone numbers.

Barbara Sue van Dyke Edward van Dyke Athens Kenneth Ackerman Miss van Dyke Ohio University Florence McBride Ackerman McBride Albany

Albany WSCS Holds June Meeting at Radcliffe Home

Mrs Harold Ator and Mrs Eldon McDaniel led devotions and a program on The Ecumenical Deaconess and Missionary. Nine church intermediates attended camp at Lancaster. Hostess Mrs Radcliffe with Mrs Catherine Rickey served members and guests including Florence Brown and Linda Francisco. Social noted for July 20 at Plains Methodist Church.

Harold Ator Eldon McDaniel Albany Woman's Society of Christian Service Melvan Radcliffe McDaniel Ator Jessie Tewksbury Edna Whiteman Bess Musser Guy Wingett Woodrow Barnes Wilbur Baughman Waldo Poston William Gillogly Harold Dodd Ernest Rowland Wingett Lancaster Radcliffe Catherine Rickey Florence Brown Pearl Goodin E. H. Greene Carl Wharton Linda Francisco

Crochet blouse pattern 982 from 1962 Needlecraft Catalog

Advertises crochet pattern 982 for a packable lace blouse in 3 ply yarn with metallic thread. Includes sizes 32-34 and 36-38, price 35 cents plus 10 cents for first class mail. Request patterns by sending PATTERN NUMBER NAME ADDRESS and ZONE to Laura Wheeler at The Athens Messenger New York.

Laura Wheeler Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y

AMA Warns of Dangers at Fourth of July Picnics

The American Medical Association urges precautions for July 4 picnics to prevent food poisoning and injuries. Keep ingredients in wrappers, prepare sandwiches on site, use a well insulated icebox, chill items, and favor canned or sealed foods. Avoid spoiled potato salad and cream filled pastries. bring fresh fruit and ready to serve items.

American Medical Association

Little Beavers Win 4-H Safety Speaking Contest

Marjorie McIntorf and Pat Sheridan won girls and boys divisions in Athens County 4-H Safety Speaking contest held during Activities Night in the Junior Fair Building. Winners to represent county at District Safety Speaking Contest August 6 in Athens.

Marjorie McIntorf Morris Ave Pat Sheridan Athens Little Beavers Athens County

Speaking Personally in Athens and Beyond

Notices from Athens and nearby areas report Margaret Jean Robe heading to Europe for six weeks with two friends after an Illinois based lifecycle. Details cover her background at Wesley Foundation Ohio University and Yale Divinity School, plus related social events and local names.

Margaret Jean Robe T. S. Robe Athens Miss Robe Wesley Foundation Ann Arbor Mich Ohio University West Pakistan United States Yale Divinity School England

Athens OES Honors Past Matrons and Patrons

Past matrons and patrons of the Athens Chapter 175 Order of Eastern Star were honored at a special meeting. The program featured the song Dear Hearts and Gentle People with soloist Wanda Rose and organist Margaret Sheldon, as readers list several honored members and guests from nearby towns. Initiatory rituals were led by Chapter officers for a group of candidates with Dorothy Daugherty and Richard Coffman presiding. Refreshments in the social room followed, with a white and yellow Shasta daisy centerpiece on the table.

Athens Order of Eastern Star Wanda Rose Margaret Sheldon Jessalie Dadisman Clarice Gaston Mattie Jacoby Helen Kittle Helena Leffler Juanita Bardin Elwood Daugherty Dorothy Daugherty Richard Coffman Befpre Chillicothe Columbus Harrisonville Lakewood Macksburg Middleport Parkersburg Grace Seward Bernard Spaulding Ethel Cone Irene Chesser Mary Markins Athens Assembly Order of the Rainbow Girls Assembly Athens Jeannette Tipton

Canaan Grange Sets Inspection and Clean-Up Plan

The Canaan Grange met Tuesday with Master Harvey South presiding as Lecturer Le ota South led music readings and a pantomime mock wedding. They set a July 20 cleanup at 6 p.m. to prepare for the third degree inspection on July 24 and asked members to bring cleaning materials and wieners and buns.

Canaan Grange Harvey South Leota South

Ladies Aid of Weaver Church Holds June Meeting

Members met at Helen Ennis home for June with Mrs Edna McVay Nellie Zimmermen Bessie Hanning Gertrude Marcum Alice Ellis Evelyn Dearth and one guest present. Next gathering set with Mrs Wadeline Staneari on July 5.

Ladies Aid of Weaver Church Helen Ennis Edna McVay Nellie Zimmerman Bessie Hanning Gertrude Marcum Alice Ellis Ennis Evelyn Dearth Wadeline Staneari

Monday Night Club Hosts Annual Dinner at Cot tage Tea House

The Monday Night Club held its annual dinner and party this week at the Cot age Tea House with social games. Attendees included Mrs. Clyde Andrews, Mrs. P W Chase, Mrs. C V Canale, Mrs. Clyde Beasley, Mrs. Ernest McClain, Mrs. Ruth Norris, Mrs. Harold Hawk, Mrs. Leona Burson, Mrs. W S Neutzling, Mrs. Ernest Baughman, Mrs. Shannon Ward and Mrs. Sam Riggle. Next meeting planned for September with Mrs. Hawk on W State St.

Cottage Tea House Clyde Andrews P. W. Chase C. V. Canale Clyde Beasley Ernest McClain Ruth Norris Harold Hawk Leona _ Burson W. S. Neutzling Ernest Baughman Shannon Ward Sam Riggle Hawk W. State St

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