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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1961

Page

5

Personal notices of visitors and travels around Columbus

Speaking Personally section notes Mr William Mulpas returning home to Columbus after visiting his mother Mrs Dorothy Mulpas. James Vercoe couple leaving for a 15 day Florida vacation. Miss Jean Lawson from Glasgow staying with Miss Isabelle Work en route from Nigeria. Mrs Walter Foster Carr visiting Huntington guest of Mrs Dow S Grones. Virgil C Ogg and family visiting Sheltering Arms Hospital while he is stationed at Fort Bragg and heading to Heidelberg for a two year tour.

William Mulpas Columbus Dorothy Mulpas N. High St Isabelle E. State St Jean Lawson Glasgow Scotland Nigeria Miss Lawson Walter Foster Carr Huntington, W.va Dow S. Grones Elmwood PI Charles Ogg N. Congress St Virgil C. Ogg Fort Bragg N.C Sheltering Arms Hospital Sergeant Ogg Heidelberg Germany Virgil Oggs Harold Ogg Charles Snow Judy Laura Hummel

Carl Roberts Speaks At Athens Junior High PTA

Dr. Carl H. Roberts associate professor of education at Ohio University spoke to the Athens Junior High School PTA on Whats New In Social Studies and comparing past techniques with present and future. Election of officers was held with installation planned for May 11.

Carl H. Roberts Ohio University Athens PTA Roberts Ohio Frank Batdorff James Shipman Peter Sell

JHS Music Group Performs Sunday at First Presbyterian

Junior High School musicians presented a Sunday afternoon program at First Presbyterian Church introduced by Janet Smith. Performers included Carolyn Johnson Janice Wallace Randy Rose Pam Philopoulos Jane Patterson Bob Blackmore and others with hostesses Mrs Russell Slaughter and Mrs John Patterson guiding the event.

First Presbyterian Church Janet Smith Carolyn Johnson Little Cuckoo Janice Wallace Burgmueller John Crewson Scarlatti Randy Rose Carolyn Slaughter Greig Randy Wheaton Schubert Pam Philopoulos Mann Jane Patterson Hanson Bob Blackmore Russell Slaughter John Patterson Fritz Wheaton Roy Hawk Richard Essex Lewis Hannah Maurel Hawkins P. L. Peterson Willard Phelps B. A. Renkenberger Richard Selleck

Miss Kreutziger To Speak On Methodist Work

Miss Susan Kreutziger former president of the North Central Jurisdiction deaconess association and longtime Bethesda School of Nursing dean will discuss Methodist hospitals homes and senior citizen work at a First Methodist WSCS meeting Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the chapel. She is resident deaconess at Bethesda Methodist Home. Hosts for circles 3 4 5 and 6 are Mrs. Leroy Cox Mrs. J. D. Haskins Mrs. Clinton Poston and Mrs. Benton Fish. She will be a house guest of Mrs. John Dowler.

Methodist Churches Bethesda School of Nursing Cincinnati Bethesda Methodist Home Kreutziger Methodist Church Leroy Cox J. D. Haskins Clinton Poston Benton Fish John Dowler

Local Social Notes Highlight Area Visits and Meetings

Bashan and Carmel residents share weekend visits including Ora White. Holstein banquet attendees include Katty Delong from Portland and Melvin Davidson of Pomeroy. U S Navy members David Davidson and John Gray with the U S S Valley Forge visit Norfolk and spent the weekend with the McKays. Carmel Youth Fellowship met at Ann and Bill Carleton with nine members and two guests led by Mrs. Mary Roush. Edson Roush and Ben Sasser hosts Chester Rose and Leonard Scarbrough for a social day.

David Davidson John Gray U.S. Navy U.S.S. Valley Forge Norfolk Thomas McKay Katty Delong Portland Pete Wheeler Harry Davidson Columbus Melvin Davidson Pomeroy Carmel Youth Fellowship Ann Bill Carleton Mary Roush Edson Roush Ben Salser Chester Rose Leonard Scarbrough Dan Smith

Art Teacher Dwight Mutchler to Sketch Europe on Three Month Grant

Ohio University artist Dwight Mutchler and his wife will spend three months in Europe sketching and painting after he won a distinguished professor award funded by Edwin Kennedy. The trip covers Spain Italy and Scotland with a return planned to Athens in June.

Ohio University Gibraltar Europe Dwight Mutchler Mutchler Leonardo da Vinci New York Athens Spain Italy Scotland Edwin L. Kennedy Chicago Wright Brothers State Capitol Columbus Morris Harvey College Columbia Ave Mutchlers

Junior Composers Receive Awards at Athens Club

Winners in the Junior Composers competition sponsored by the Woman's Music Club of Athens were announced Sunday at the Athens Junior Music Club meet in First Presbyterian Church. Recitals featured piano and violin performances by local youths with judges from Ohio University.

Woman’s Music Club of Athens Maurel Hawkins First Presbyterian Church Steve Clark Martha Gustavuson Nancy Selleck Debbie Klare Susan Selleck Michael Shell Sherwood Hall Sally Comin Ohio University Music Facult Betty Gene Wheaton

Ladies Aid meeting at Boards Baptist Church

Letart group of the Ladies Aid met in the school house with Mrs. Dennis Roush Mrs. Oakey Roush Mrs. Laura May Brown Mrs. Dan Thompson and Mrs. William Slatts in attendance. MR and Mrs Frank Robinson announce the birth of daughter Deborah Susan at Pleasant Valley Hospital their seventh child. Grandparents are Mrs Ola Goodman and Mrs Virgie Randolph of Ashland Ky.

Ladies Aid of Boards Baptist Church Dennis Roush Oakey Roush Laura May Brown Dan Thompson William Slatts Frank Robinette Deborah Susan Pleasant Valley Hospital Ola Goodman Virgie Raddolph Ashland, Ky

Clean Page Daily Devotions Open March Circle Meeting

A Clean Page Daily Devotions led by Miss Caroy n Clutter opened the March meeting of Alexander Presbyterian Circle 2 with a study on the 118th Psalm about new daily life needing God's help. Miss Louise Smith spoke on Ecumenical Missions and mission exchanges, while the circle donated infant nightgowns and funds for a sweater set. Mrs. John White was named pledge committee chair as callers were reported to several members. a refreshment course followed hosted by Mrs. Haze Hudnall.

Charles Hayes William Cooper Allen Locke Dave Richmond al Shuster Erle Bridgewater PTA Athens David Russell Susie Johnson Earl Radcliff Linda Smith Arlo Gift Worley Perry William Rees Rees Louise Smith Westminster Foundation

Four H Club Meetings Name Officers and a Club Rename

Three 4H clubs Union Variety Happy Lunchers Saddle Slickers held initial meetings. Union Variety officers include Wanda Gorby president and Roger Hudnell safety leads. Happy Lunchers officers include Toni McGrath president and Nanette Davis treasurer. Happy Lunchers renamed The Cook and Thimble East-ettes. They plan another meeting later this month. In England seven racing pigeons were stolen and escaped thief fled.

4 H Union Variety Wanda Gorby Lee Hoisington Alan Moore Mark Stauffer Becky Hudnell Carolyn McKnight Pamela Foreman Roger Hudnell John Gorby The Happy Lunchers Toni McGrath Pat Byrd Mary Ellen Baird Diane White Nanette Davis Lynn Graham Carolyn Johnson Dixie Wolfe Cook and Thimble East-ettes England

Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary Plans Rummage Sale

Actives Guests of Auxiliary members met at Mrs. Charles W. Reamer’s home with Mrs. George L. Smith as co host, to finalize plans for an Ohio Cleaners rummage sale in April. Vince Feudo spoke praising the auxiliary and noted Charles Wallace as Greek Week chairman for the coming year. Refreshments followed. next meeting set for Mrs. Homer Baird’s home.

Phi Delta Theta Charles W. Reamer George L. Smith Kenneth Jones Ohio Cleaners Homer Baird John Stewart Vince Feudo John Reamer Feudo Charles Wallace Louise Wallace Feuda Wallace College of Engineering Baird First Methodist Church Nelsonville A. L. Jandes Miller St

Hotbeds and Seed Propagation Highlight Athens Club Meeting

The Athens Garden and Nature Club met at Mrs. Ira Burnfield’s home to discuss hotbeds and seed propagation. Mrs. Huffman demonstrated hotbed assembly and seed sowing techniques while Mrs. Barrows showed vermiculite seeding and timing for transplant readiness.

Athens Garden and Nature Club Ira Burnfield Maplewood Drive John Huffman Kenneth Barrows D. E. Marquis Huffman Huffaman

Red Cross nursing director to speak at Alpha Xi Delta meeting

Mrs. Helen Ledford who heads Civil Defense nursing for the American Red Cross will address the Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae on March 14. Mrs. Art Cornwell will host the 8 p m gathering at her home 65 Morris Ave.

Helen Ledford Civil Defense American Red Cross Alpha Xi Delta Art Cornwell Morris Ave

Calendar of Events for Saturday

Rummage sale by Group 6 at First Presbyterian Church from 7 to 11 a m. Youth Fellowship Pancake Supper in church basement with tickets from members or church office 5 to 7 p m. Irish Dinner at Country Club 7 p m. Pallas Club hosted by Mrs A C Anderson 30 Columbia Ave 2 30 Albany Grange potluck supper with sandwiches and covered dish at 8 p m regular meeting

First Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Pallas Club A. C. Anderson Columbia Ave Albany Grange

Friendship Class Meeting Sets Parsonage Fund Total

The Chauncey Christian Church Friendship Class met at Mrs. Walter Dresher’s home with ten members. New president Mrs. Arthur Bennett led the business session and Mrs. John Dunlavy reported on the bakeless bake sale for the parsonage. Members voted $100 more for a total of $300.

Chauncey Christian Church Walter Dresher Arthur Bennett John Dunlavy

Pancake Supper Held At Parish House This Saturday

A pancake supper is announced for Saturday evening at the parish house sponsored by men of the church. Mrs Don Henry led devotions using the Song of Solomon as scripture reading and urged praising the Lord daily. James Hartley served a salad course. The April meeting will be at Mrs Frank McDaniel's home.

Don Henry James Hartley Frank McDaniel Bernard Allen Bonnie Dailey

Pallas Club Executive Board Plans March Meeting

The Pallas Club executive board meets at 2 15 p m prior to the monthly gathering on Saturday March 11 at 2 30 p m Miss Julia Cable serves as president and chairwoman Mrs Clara DeLand leads the afternoon session Miss Marion W Mair reviews Alan Mooreheads No More Room in the Ark hostess is Mrs A C Anderson of 39 Columbia Avenue

Pallas Club Julia Cable Clara DeLand Alan Moorehead No More Room In the Ark Marion W. Mair A. C. Anderson Columbia Avenue

Plan Senior Luncheon for May 20 At Ohio University Center

At the Alpha Delta Pi Alumnae meeting a senior luncheon was planned for May 20 at Ohio University Center. hostess Mrs. Ben Roach and co host Mrs. Tad Grover hosted at 127 Franklin Ave. The April meeting will be at Mrs. Carl Roberts 39 Grosvenor St with Mrs. Paul Schofer assisting.

Alpha Delta Pi Ohio University Center Ben Roach Franklin Ave Tad Grover Carl Roberts Grosvenor St Paul Schofer

Wednesday Club Elects Officers at Mrs Stout Home

The Wednesday Club elected officers including Eleanor Rowell as president and Esther Dailey and Mary Pearman as vice presidents. Pearman reported $87.35 from goods made by the blind were sold. A memorial service honored Margaret Russell.

C. E. Stout Eleanor Rowell Esther Dailey Mary Pearman Florence Brown Elizabeth Stout Lola Ziegler Olive Baughman Pearman

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James Vercoe Woodland Ave Florida By Judy Toney JHS Music Group Miss Kreutziger Susan Kreutziger First Methodist WSCS Bashan Mrs Carmel Grover White Ora White Stephen Harbachick Ewing Auditorium School of Music Harbachick Austria Shores of Cornelia Baumgarter Kalista Kerr Ronnie Rose Ann Harlan Randy Chadwell Mary Ann Polk Grace Ann Miller Neil Wallace Kathy Chase Sarah Ruth Berry Linda McVey Judy Douglas Betsy Harlan Jay Bratton Lynn Kessler Thomas Rose Harold Douglas R. Kenneth Kerr Harold Kessler Letart Thought Daily Caroyn Clutter Alexander Presbyter Ian Dorothy Castle Smith Boards of Foreign Missions Korea Philippines Thailand Jack Wallace Donald Parsons Union Variety Club Cary Bath Tub the Cline Pharmacy CO Prescription Store Barrow Ralph Camp Jack Sherick Wtvn Channel 6 Claudia Rutter Basil Rutter Teresa Stotts Own Stotts Carolyn Ellis Arthur Ellis Steven Stahl Paul Stahl Lynn Stanson Vic Stan Country Club Chauncey Ood Pallas Executive Board Main & Market St Logan Wales Caribbean Jamaica Bahamas Tortuga McKee Drugs, Inc Fred Kiltan Prescription Store of
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