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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1960

Page

13

American Legion Presents Brownie Troop With Flag

Brownie Troop 230 at University Elementary School received an American Flag at a Tuesday ceremony in the school auditorium. Mrs. Thor Olson and Mr. C. K. McKinstry attended as guests. McKinstry presented the flag on behalf of the K T Crossen Post, explaining flag colors and folding.

American Legion University Robert Worthman Thor Olson C. K. McKinstry Olson Four Rivers Council Girl Scout McKinstry T. Crossen Post Janet Powell Lynn Richey Kathy Boles Candy Jones Mr. McKinstry K. T. Crossen Jean Schuster C. A. McKinstry Suzan Selleck Joyce Bitters

World Prayer Day observance joins Athens Ohio church services

Canadians Indians and Eskimos near the Arctic Circle join Athens residents for World Day of Prayer on March 4 1960 in two local services at First Presbyterian Church 2 pm and Central Avenue Methodist Church 730 pm. UCW chair Mrs BE Munden leads a nationwide event linking 145 countries in 60 languages.

Arctic Circle Athens Ohio United States First Presbyterian Church Central Avenue Methodist Church United Church Women BE. E. Munden Church Women National Council of Churches World Day of Prayer Alaska Dorothy Haskell Institute Geronimo New Mexico Arizona James Evans UCW

Beginning Trust The Baby’s Early Emotional World

A baby forms trust or distrust from how needs are met, shaping future feelings. Comfort, holding, and genuine loving care build a stable view of the world, while neglect or frustration fosters insecurity. Variations in parental affection and mood influence each child, but consistent trust aids a likeable personality.

Brownies Visit Local Greenhouse

Brownie Troop 217 of East Elementary School visited Sunnybank Greenhouse. Attendees included Susan Ackerman, Terry Sue Beasley, Sarah Berry, Diane Billy, Betty Lou Carpenter, Sherry Chapman, Mary Gale Dadisman, Martha Efaw, Peggy Ann Fulks, Patricia Hillen, Patricia O'Neal, Susan Cooley, Joan Poffenbarger, Darcy Reader, Susan Roach, Amy Roberts, Karen Shields, Marsdale Stump, Charlotte Walraven, Libby Ann Wigal, Janie Williamson, Barbara Kay Wilson, Lynette Kern. Leaders Mrs. Ward Wilson, Mrs. Joe Chapman, Mrs. Kenneth Ackerman, Greg Chapman, Allen Ackerman, and Mike Wilson also attended.

Susan Ackerman Terry Sue Beasley Sarah Berry Diane Billy Betty Lou Carpenter Sherry Chapman Mary Gale Dadisman Martha Efaw Peggy Ann Fulks Patricia Hillen Patricia O'Neal Susan Cooley Joan Poffenbarger Darcy Reader Susan Roach Amy Roberts Karen Shields Marsdale Stump Charlotte Walraven Libby Ann Wigal Janie Williamson Barbara Kay Wilson Lynette Kern Ward Wilson

Abundant Fish and Bargains Spark Lentil Meal Planning

Fish shortages ease and egg prices stay low as Lent season begins. Haddock fillets sell for 34 cents a pound in Chicago, and cod red snapper and shrimp also price cheaper. Fresh produce includes sweet potatoes, cabbage, carrots, lettuce, spinach, and fruit like avocados and oranges across New Jersey to Louisiana.

Chicago Midwest New Jersey Maryland Virginia North Carolina Louisiana Florida

Fraternity Auxiliary Forms Committees at April Meeting

Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary held a Tuesday session with Mrs. Billa Rose and Mrs. Louise Wallace. They approved buys of two chairs and lamps for the housemother, plus crest-ed dinner plates for the chapter. Committees named. April meeting set at Mrs. John W. Stewart’s home 26 Morris Ave.

Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary Billa Rose Louise Wallace William Lee Howard Mills Richard W. McKinstry F. D. Higgins Kenneth Jones Charles Reamer Lee Rose Forbes Hotchkiss McKinstry Lewis Oadis Reamer

Athens MinistersWives Association Meeting Notes

The Athens Ministers Wives Association met at 25 N College, home of Mrs John Koontz. Devotions were given by Mrs Pitt Willand. Attending were Mrs Austin Shell, Mrs James Charnley, Mrs Claude Sandlin, Mrs Koontz, Mrs Joe Maffet, Mrs Willand, and Mrs John McRoberts.

Athens Ministers’ Wives Association John Koontz N. College Pitt Willand Austin Shell James Charnley Claude Sandlin Koontz Joe Maffett Willand John McRoberts

Shower Set for Mr and Mrs Ronald Kimes

Hebardville hosts a miscellaneous shower honoring Mr and Mrs Ronald Kimes on Saturday night. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. The event follows a dessert of drained pears served with hot chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream.

Howard Wingo Hebardville Ronald Kimes

December Wedding Announced to Behrendt Lanese Family

Announcement of the December 31, 1959 marriage of Miss Roberta Jean Lanese and Mr. Timothy H. Behrendt. Bride is daughter of N. P. Lanese of Stratford Connecticut and the groom son of F. E. Behrendt of Ashtabula Ohio. Behrendt a 1959 Ohio University graduate studying at Garrett Theological Seminary. Lanese leads Athens Messenger Women’s Page.

Roberta Jean Lanese Timothy H. Behrendt Behrendt N. P. Lanese Stratford Conn FE. F. Behrendt Ashtabula Ohio Ohio University Garrett Theological Seminary Evanston, Ill

Gardeners Preview Flower Show At Athens Club

The Athens Garden Club held a Monday workshop on definite design color harmony and texture in preparation for its annual flower show on May 1 at East Side School auditorium. Members and guests learned cutting hardening and arrangement techniques and viewed vases and containers.

Athens Garden Club East Side School Thomas Wolfe Wilson Smith L. P. Ebblin Gordon Gray Paul Noble William W. Chase Fred Wheaton Jr Harry Crewson Gray Rice Peirce FE. E. Alger Club Koshu Tsujii Columbus

Blanche Yurka Presents Enjoyable One Woman Show

Blanche Yurka offered a one woman program at Ohio University Theater featuring ten scenes from classic plays. She portrayed all characters delivering both dramatic and humorous moments with notable energy especially in Juliet and Lady Macbeth scenes. The performance drew praise from audiences who recognize her acclaimed national reputation.

Ohio University Theater Blanche Yurka Miss Yurka U.S

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