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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1963
Page
4
Dear readers describe ten years of experience with starched fabrics and advocate washer starching as fast and economical. They list common starching pitfalls and practical tips for spray and damp methods, ironing guidance, and handling bulky items for better distribution and reduced fuel use.
Speaking Personally Mr and Mrs Floyd Heightland Sr celebrate 55 years at home near Chauncey married in Athens March 4 1908. They have eight children thirty grandchildren fourteen great grandchildren. Anson and Anna Black return from California visit with Hunsickers and Shrocks in North Gako. Ralph Beckett and Paul Wagner receive invitations and advisory roles in Washington and national cultural planning. Doris Sponseller participates in education workshops in Marietta. A bridal shower for Mr and Mrs Charles Hogue Sue Taylor is planned at Hooper Ridge Church of Christ.
A son Scott Andrew was born Feb 20 to Mr. and Mrs. Orville Boyer of Guysville Route 2 with grandparents Silas Dunfee and Mrs. Mabel Misner. A son David Jonathan was born Feb 26 to Mr. and Mrs. David N. Wilson of Jacksonville with grandparents Herbert Wilson and Albert Curry. Edgar Wilson of The Plains is named as great grandfather. Marie Lockard’s piano solo at a Junior Music Club meeting was omitted from The Messenger’s report.
Athens Branch of the American Association of University Women hosted about 50 graduating senior women from Ohio University at the Church of the Good Shepherd parish hall. Dr Edith Wray spoke on AAUW aims, while Dr Margaret Felsinger and Miss Mary Leonard described Nigeria projects and art needs. New officers were elected and refreshments followed the program.
The Wesleyan Service Guild met at First Methodist Church with Mrs Goldie Woods presiding. Dorothy Williams announced the nominating slate led by Mrs Williams for president and Irene Hand as vice president. An Annual Guild Day is set for March 30 with plans for Bible fund donations and a future dinner on April 10 featuring Ethel Woolf on Christian Art and Symbolism.
Saturday calendar lists a County meeting of Odd Fellows Rebekahs and friends at 7 30 p m weather permitting. Rummage sales at First Christian Church 7 am to 4 pm and at Presbyterian Church basement 7 30 am to noon. Albany Grange meets 8 pm with sandwiches. golden wedding of Mr and Mrs W E Diken open house 1 to 5 pm at W Union St.
The WSCS met at the Bowser home with Mrs. Frank Phillips in charge. An Easter bake sale is planned for April 6 at the Electric Co. Contest winners were Mrs Stanley Cooley and Mrs Hugh Sheridan. A Moose Lodge dance from 9 p.m. to midnight features the Star Valley Boys.
Fifteen pledges were initiated into the Tau Alpha chapter of Chi Omega at Baker Center. Notable new member Laurene Phoebe Kirchner is the daughter of Prof and Mrs W H Kirchner. Alumna Mrs Ralph Gray spoke at the initiation banquet. awards honored high scholarship and an outstanding scrapbook.
The Homemakers Club held a pot snack dinner at Mrs. Ardis Price's home. Mrs. Virginia Davis presided over the business meeting with guests Mrs. Lucile Batdorf Mrs. Francis Sanders and Mrs. Gay Bardin. Mrs. Garnet Ench co hosted with Mrs. Price.
Miss Betty Roberson daughter of Mr and Mrs A H Roberson N Congress St was elected treasurer of Kappa Delta Sorority Linda Drean is president Delane Nicholson secretary Karen Tennant vice president Kathryn Frew assistant treasurer Marta Haake editor Nancy Ellis membership chairman Other officers elected Martha Circle 6 of the Presbyterian Church will sponsor a rummage sale tonight 6 to 9 and Saturday 7 30 to noon Howard Roush Grosvenor St confined to home with illness
Dr. William Cooper head of Ohio University reading clinic outlines history and modern methods of teaching reading. The Jacksonville Grade School event features Executive Head Thomas Porter introducing the guest speaker.
LaDonna Wolfe reports 14 Glouster instrumental students earned ratings at Ohio University. Senior class II ratings went to Carole Jewell Gregg Norris in B and Kathryn Norris Cheryl Spencer Carolyn Harry in C. Junior high saw good III for Anna Mae Williams and IT for Mary Diane Lavel Jacki Andrews Pattie Hall. Superior I awarded to David Sprott Madalene Gyure Jane Guinther Brenda Trace Linda Grubbs.
Catholic Woman's Deanery gathered at Holy Cross Church Glouster for benediction and a talk by Rev Fr Anthony Nickel. Luncheon followed in the parish hall hosted by Glouster Catholic Study Club. Officers elected for two years include President Mrs Charles Taneuav and others from Nelsonville Chauncey Athens Buchtel and Glouster.
The Athens County Red Cross unit delivered food to Chauncey flood refugees on Thursday and planned aid for furniture losses. Two workers rode out in a National Guard truck and returned by boat to establish relief in the village hall. By 8:30 p.m. water receded enough for departure. The flood, from the Hocking River and Sunday Creek, heavily hit the west end forcing residents to seek shelter in private homes.
Glouster High School lists honor roll for the fourth six weeks. Seniors include Paul McAllister Dan McClelland Dianna Russell Mary Stancel. Juniors Barbara Guinther Carole Jewell Twila Nott Phil Colbert. Sophomores Denny Cunningham Loretta Hughes Greg Sikorski Donald McDonald Cheryl Spencer Joyce Andrews. Freshmen Buddy Cartwright Terry Dugan Larry Grubbs Margie Guffey Delores Fultz Monna Russell Gretchen Verian Donna Mingus. Eighth Grade Pat Dew Brenda Trace David Morrison Wayne Faires. Seventh Grade Patty Byers Ralphetta Cowan Linda Grubbs Jane Guinther Madeline Gyure Patty Hall Foster Lewis Jeffrey Norris Randy Riley.
A miscellaneous shower honoring Patty Sisson Roger’s at Mrs. Leonard McManaway’s High Street home awarded a door prize to Mrs. Hubert Nye. Attendees included Mrs. Judy Bryson Flossie Rodgers Sonya Bartlett Hershel McKee Irene Wolfe Mae Sisson Jenny Rodgers Mary Ann Demchak Shelbe Hook Kathy McManaway Jean Morgan Betty Beshara and others. Also notes Chauncey visitors Pattons Florida trip and Antle guests from Bishopville Concord Millfield and Jacksonville visitations.
Chauncey Dover Band concert scheduled for Friday March 8 was postponed indefinitely due to unknown reasons.
The Plains Cub Scouts Pack 58 meet Saturday at the school gym for a 9 30 am basketball game against Athens Pack 56. On March 23 Pack 58 visits Cubmaster George Fuller’s home for a hike.
Mrs. Grover Patton hosted a Sunday birthday dinner in Chauncey in honor of her husband, daughter Helen Sanders, and great grandson Brent Gillispie who all have March anniversaries. Attendees included W. W. Patton family from Athens and Gillispie, Sanders, and Patton households from Chauncey. A cottage prayer meeting follows Friday at 7 30 p.m. at Rev. Helen Tatman’s home led by Mrs. Andrew McKinney.
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