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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1958

Page

9

Luncheon Honors Mrs Mary A Heft at Ohio University Center

Mrs Mary A Heft was guest of honor at a Friday luncheon at the Ohio University Center. The event marked her birthday and was organized by her son and daughter-in-law, longtime Athens residents. Deborah Sunday School Class members attended along with close friends. Several guests were unable to attend due to illness. She received a revised Holy Bible among gifts.

Mary A. Heft Ohio University Center Meeit OL Houy Mi Athens Deborah

Brown couple celebrate fortieth wedding anniversary

Open house honored Clinton E. Brown and his wife on February 23 with about 90 attendees. The Browns, longtime Athens residents at 15 Palmer St., are parents of Opal Brown and Odessa Howell with two grandsons. Guests came from Columbus, Chillicothe, and Athens.

Clinton E. Brown Brown Palmer St Athens Opal Brown Odessa Howell

Thirteen Pledges Initiated By Beta Upsilon Chapter Sigma Kappa

The Beta Upsilon chapter of Sigma Kappa initiated thirteen pledges in the OU Center Alumnae Lounge at 2 p m last Saturday. New initiates include Peggy Brooks Cheri Conrad Marge Lowensheirmer Karen Katterheinrich Patti Sieglitz Nancy Tipton Sandy Lee Carol Sissen Marilyn McCarroll Betsy Walter Donna Colby Judy Johnson and Jill Lopez. A banquet at Sportsman Restaurant followed with maroon and lavender decor and a bouquet of maroon snapdragons and lavender mums at the head table.

Beta Upsilon Chapter Sigma Kappa OU Center Peggy Brooks Cheri Conrad Marge Lowensheimer Karen Katterheinrich Patti Sieglitz Nancy Tipton Sandy Lee Carol Sissen Marilyn McCarroll Betsy Walter Donna Colby Judy Johnson Jill Lopez Sportsman Lewis Hicks Athens Clark-Taylor Cedric Clark Middleport E. J. Taylor Barbara Seifert Springfield Jan Story Pomeroy Miss Seifert Dean Voight Women Ohio University A Sigma Kappa Gretchen Taggart Lancaster Kaye Fisher Tom Gordon Beta Upsilon Tiffin Robert Bannon Llora Biggs

Gray Lady Unit Formed For Hospital

A Gray Lady unit for Sheltering Arms Hospital has been formed in the planning stage by the Athens County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Mrs. Karl L. Wiegand is named chairwoman and volunteers may serve 7 a.m. to 9 30 p.m. to aid patient comfort, visit coordination, flowers, and errands. Listed members include Mrs. W. F. Burke, Miss Julia Cable, Mrs. Willard Carmean, and many others.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Clarke Daily Athens County The American Red Cross Karl L. Wiegand Daily W. F. Burke Julia Cable Willard Carmean Joseph Dailey C. L. Dow Robert Falkner Julian R. Hopkins Herman

Theta Sigma Phi taps seven OU journalism students

Theta Sigma Phi, a professional journalism sorority for women, tapped seven Ohio University students Tuesday night: Joan Bush Joann Conover Elizabeth Lindsey Bonnie Milby Pat Mulloy Barbara Warner and Janice Scherges. They will be pledged March 11.

Theta Sigma Phi Ohio University Joan Bush Joann Conover Elizabeth Lindsey Bonnie Milby Pat Mulloy Barbara Warner Janice Scherges

Visit Monday In Zanesville

Mr and Mrs Marion Crawley and daughter Daisy Von and son Roger of Strathmore Blvd visited Mrs Crawleys cousin Miss Mary Lou Hayes in Zanesville Monday evening Hayes a student at Ohio University is doing student teaching in the Zanesville school system.

Marion Crawley Daisy von Roger Strathmore Blvd

Delicate Turkish Wood Panels Featured as Washable Dividers

A description of decorative Turkish wood carving fused with practical fiber glass space dividers. Panels are washable on both sides with soap suds. Centerpiece idea suggests arranging three goblets with carnations for an instant table accent.

Principal urges Catholic education rooted in parents

Father Joseph Sands, principal of Catholic Central High School in Steubenville, told Saint Pauls Home and School Association members that a Catholic education combines spiritual and physical knowledge, beginning with loving, yet firm parenting. He warned against over leniency and noted the carnival on May 11 and sun glare relief as plans. The next meeting on April 14 will feature Margaret Deppen, Ohio University dean of women.

Father Joseph Sands Saint Paul’s Father Sand Association Saint Paul’s School Margaret Deppen Ohio University

Deborah Class Holds Meeting at First Christian Church

The Deborah Class of the First Christian Church met February 27 with group singing and a prayer by Miss Ida Allison, president. Devotions were by Mrs. H. T. Phillips, reports by class secretary Mrs. Bessie Strong, and a program led by Mrs. Len B. McCune assisted by Mrs. P. B. Sidders, Mrs. Jessie Poston, and Mrs. Mary Heft. The gathering closed with The Lord's Prayer.

Ida Allison Deborah First Christian Church H. T. Phillips Bessie Strong Len B. McCune P. B. Sidders Jessie Poston Mary Heft

New Arrivals announce births in two families

Mr and Mrs Joseph B Yanity Jr of 54 Morris Ave announce the birth of a son John Morgan born February 20 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J B Yanity Sr of Pittsburgh and Mr and Mrs George A Gilham of Albany. Mr and Mrs Harold Sams of Athens announce the birth of a daughter Rebecca Lynn born February 28 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. They also have a daughter Frances Lorrene aged three. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Howard Sams and Mr and Mrs Harry Walls of Athens Rt 4.

Joseph B. Yanity, Jr Morris Ave John Morgan Sheltering Arms Hospital Vanity’s Joseph B J. B. Yanity, Sr Pittsburgh, Pa George A. Gilham Albany, Rt. 3 Harold Sams Doris Walls Athens, Rt. 4 Rebecca Lynn Frances Lorrene Howard Sams Harry Walls Athens Rt. 4

Mrs. H. L. Atkinson Celebrates Birthday in Athens

The Athens resident Mrs. H. L. Atkinson marked her birthday Sunday at her home in Athens Rt. 3. Joining the celebration were Merrill Atkinson of Logan West Virginia and Mrs. Ida Lemley who later visited Mr. and Mrs. J. G. McKibben in Zaleski. Mr. Atkinson returned to Logan Monday.

H. L. Atkinson Athens Rt. 3 Logan W. Va Ida Lemley Zaleski Mr. Atkinson J. G. McKibben Atkinson

Current Events Club Elects New Officers

The Current Events Club met at Mrs. Russell Slaughter's home at 191 E State St and elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs. Russell Slaughter, Vice President Mrs. Howard Wallar, Recording Secretary Mrs. J W Stewart, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. E J Person, and Treasurer Mrs. Hal Rowland.

Current Events Club Russell Slaughter E. State St Howard Wallar J. W. Stewart E. J. Person Hal Rowland W. H. Radford J. Maffett

Athens Women’s Music Club Annual Guest Night Highlighted

The Athens Women’s Music Club staged its annual guest night in the 1804 Lounge at Ohio University Center. The program featured a string ensemble, vocal numbers, piano works, and three original pieces by club director Mrs Mauree Hunkins, followed by refreshments in the Alumni Lounge.

Athens Women’s Music Club 1804 Ohio University Center Melvyia Danielson Lewis B. Hannah Carl Nessley L. C. Mitchell Gilbert A. Stephenson Willard Phelps Donald Black Richard McKinstry Martha Dee Morrison Women’s Music Club Chorus Mauree Hunkins Hunkins W. B. Drake H. A. McCaskill C. E. Brider E. A Cottingham

Care of Everyday Crystal From Libbey Glass

Ten practical tips to store wash and care for daily crystal. Store stemware upright in matched rows, set aside space for rarely used pieces, wipe before use, use hot but not boiling water, dishwasher safe for plain glass but hand wash color decorated ware, add ammonia to wash water, air dry rims down, use a drying mat, remove stubborn stains with soda softened water, never force apart stuck glasses by prying.

Libbey Glass

Beef Slices Onions Gravy Recipe

Cooked beef slices from yesterday's standing rib roast work well with onion gravy. Reba Staggs notes canned onion soup and horseradish brighten the flavor. The dish suits hot lunch use and yields 4 to 6 servings.

Reba Staggs

Suds Neckwear Guides Navy Look With Sailor Details

The nautical cruise dress trend features white sailor collars and cuffs needing easy removal for a navy clean appearance. Fasten with snaps safety pins or big stitches and wash after each wear to maintain the crisp look. The Assocation for Childhood Education meeting tonight is postponed with no new date set.

Association For Childhood Education

Nurses Group To Hear Talk And See Film

Practical Nurses Association division 14 of Athens will hear Mrs John Risch executive secretary of the Athens Cancer Unit at a meeting Friday March 7 at 7 30 p m in the classrooms at Athens State Hospital She will show a film and display cancer dressings Dr William Sprague an Athens physician will be the speaker Two state officers Mrs Mildred Smith and Mrs Mary Bassett will attend All practical nurses in the area are invited.

Practical Nurses Association Athens John Risch Athens State Hospital Risch William Sprague Mildred Smith Mary Bassett

OU Students Elected To Tau Kappa Epsilon Offices

Two Athens County undergraduates at Ohio University earned offices in the OU chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon. Robert Sheldon was elected sergeant-at-arms and Richard Clark was elected treasurer. Sheldon majors in civil engineering and Clark is a senior in industrial technology.

Athens County Ohio University Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Robert Sheldon Athens Richard Clark William P. Clark Amesville Sheldon Clark

Mansfield rout e4 resident slated for surgery at University Hospital

Paul C Koch of Athens Route 4 in Mansfield Road is at University Hospital Columbus for a scheduled surgery today. His room is 602. The Plains Home Demonstration Club postponed its March 6 meeting due to illness and will meet instead on March 13.

Paul C. Koch Athens Mansfield Road University Hospital At Columbus Plains Home Demonstration Club

Weekend Meals as Teen Nutrition Guidance

Nutrition researchers warn weekends see skipped meals among teens. The article outlines a refrigerator snack plan with ready to serve sandwiches, salads, fruits, milk, and quick toppings to sustain growth and energy, emphasizing peanut butter for protein and easy weekender meals.

Calendar of Events Athens Branch AAUW Tonight

Calendar of events listing activities across Athens including AAUW meeting at Church of the Good Shepherd with Miss Margaret Jane Fischer on the current New York theatre season and various local group gatherings and club meetings throughout the area.

Athens AAUW Church of the Good Shepherd Ohio University Margaret Jane Fischer New York

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