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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1962

Page

5

Columbus Symphony to perform Hunkins composition at symposium

Arthur Hunkins son of Mr and Mrs Maurel Hunkins 12 N College St has a piece Five Pieces For Orchestra chosen for the Columbus Symphony at the tri state orchestral symposium March 23 25. Hunkins pursuing a doctorate in Ann Arbor wrote the work this past year over 40 scores were submitted for consideration Walter Halen another Ohio University graduate also had a piece selected both were students of Karl Ahrendt director of OU School of Music.

Arthur Hunkins Maurel Hunkins N. College St Columbus Symphony Tristate Hunkins Ann Arbor Mich Ohio Univers.ty Ohio University Walter Halen Columbus Hawkins Halen Karl Ahrendt Ohio University School of Music

Ten-year-old Steve Clark earns unanimous superior rating

Ten-year-old Steve Clark of Albany received a unanimous superior rating in piano at the State Festival of the Ohio Federation of Music Clubs in Columbus. In the afternoon he performed an original composition that previously won second place in a national competition last year. He studies with Mrs. Maurel Hunkins of Athens.

Steve Clark Mark Clark Albany Ohio Federation of Music Clubs Columbus Maurel Hunkins Athens

Albany Garden Group Plans County Meeting

Albany Community Garden Club met with Mrs. Bessie Pugh and presiding president Mrs. Irene Wingett. Edith Chase spoke on early spring signs and members named observed signs. Plans to host at Albany Grange Hall on April 6 with Albany Club as hostess. lunch by Carrie Hall Club. Reservations to Mrs. Guy Wingett. Hostess aided by granddaughter Mrs. Larry Pugh and great grandson Stevie.

Albany Community Garden Club Bessie Pugh Irene Wingett Edith Chase Albany Grange Hall Albany Club Carrie Hall Club Guy Wingett Albany Wingett Larry Pugh Stevie

Police Chief Talks Gambling At W C T U Meeting

Athens Police Chief J. B. Grogan spoke on gambling forms during the Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting at EUB Church. County president Mrs. Dan Downey led prayers, other members addressed citizenship, voting, child welfare and international reception of newcomers.

J. B. Grogan Athens Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Eub Church Ohio Ave Dan Downey Robert E. Wratten Walter L. Whitaker M. T. Vermillion Homer Brown League of Women Voters Mabel Shoemaker Sharon Finchum Bessie McCune Mary Ness Treva Black YTC

Modern Furniture Designs Still Popular with Homemakers

Designers and manufacturers split between traditional and modern styles as home makers seek functional beauty. Experts say there is no right or wrong in design, with warmth and elegance softening modern lines.

Home Furnishings Industry Committee Virginia Pegram

The Four Tastes Explained By Our Sense of Taste

A discussion of how humans perceive taste and flavor. The article explains that taste is limited to sweet sour salty and bitter, while much of flavor comes from smell. It details taste buds, regional sensitivity on the tongue, and how perception varies among individuals and is shaped by learning and language.

Mrs Gilkey Honored At Friday Baby Shower

Mrs L E Yoho hosted a baby shower for Mrs Jack Gilkey with blue and pink decorations. Attendees included Mrs William Mansfield, Mrs Nelson Brundige, Mrs Joe Walter, Mrs Evelyn Potts, Mrs Isle Perry, Mrs John Easterling, Mrs Dessie Sickles, Mrs Goldie Shields, and Mrs Marggie Gilkey. Assistant hostess was Mrs Donald Yoho. Absent guests who sent gifts were Mrs T L Yoho, Mrs Alton Hope, Mrs Naomi Barnes, Mrs Joe Vessalo, Miss Josephone Vessalo, Mrs Louise Towers, and Mrs Clarence Ackley.

L. E. Yoho Jack Gilkey William Mansfield Nelson Brundige Joe Walter Eviyn Potts Isle Perry John Easterling Dessie Sickles Goldie Shields Marggie Gilkey Donald Yoho T. L. Yoho Alton Hope Naomi Barnes Joe Vessalo Josephone Vessalo Louise Towers Clarence Ackley

Albany 4-H Club Elects Officers

Albany Thimble Bobbs 4-H Club held an organizational meeting at advisor Mrs. Harry Love home. Jeanie West named president with Linda Clark Mary Woodrum and Karen Ross as vice president secretary and treasurer. Dianne Martin health and safety leader. Dianne Hayhurst and Linda West recreation leaders. Carole Butterworth named news reporter. Next meeting set for April 13.

Albany Thimble Bobbs 4-H Club Harry Love Jeanie West Linda Clark Mary Woodrum Karen Ross Dianne Martin Dianne Hayhurst Linda West Carole Butterworth

Women's Group Plans April Trip

Town and Country Home Demonstration Group met at Mrs. Marl en McWilliams's home on Connett Rd The Plains. President Mrs. Charles Johnson announced an April 11 trip to Columbus with St Patrick's Day themed refreshments. Members present were Mrs. Clarence Stotts Mrs. Ralph Six and Mrs. John Luman Sr. April meeting will be with Mrs. Charles Johnson The Plains.

Marlen McWilliams Connett Rd the Plains Charles Johnson Florence McBride Columbus Clarence Stotts Ralph Six John Luman

Rome Group Holds March Meeting With Irish Program

The Rome Grange met in March with Gaylord Cook presiding. Helen Cook directed readings on St Patrick and an Irish pantomime by Erwin Merrick and others. The program closed with That's An Irish Lullaby sung by Mrs. Herbert Songer. Members urged community service efforts and a grange sale in April. A planning meeting is set for March 29 at the Grange Hall. A potluck supper will occur on April 19.

Gaylord Cook Rome Grange Helen Cook J. Louise Winner St. Patrick Erwin Merrick May Frost Herbert Songer Bertie Brookover Nellie Merrick Grange Rome

Needlecraft Catalog Redisplays 1962 Designs

A listing for transfer patterns including 8x21 inch panels and knit patterns for hats mittens and slippers from Laura Wheeler in The Athens Messenger. It advertises over 200 Needlecraft designs in the 1962 catalog with color charts and jumbo knit items and invites 25 cents per pattern with extra for first class mailing.

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

Let Him See You Know How To Be Glamorous

A fashion note from The Messenger advises how to present a casual chic look with a sweater and skirt and windblown hair and a touch of makeup. The piece cautions not to be fooled by a casual appearance from a man who favors this style.

Maecenas Literary Club Celebrates Thirty-Eighth Anniversary

The Maecenas Literary Club held its thirty-eighth anniversary luncheon at the Cottage Tea Room with red rose centerpieces. A new member, Mrs. R. S. Ward, joined. honorary member Mrs. F. C. Tribe was welcomed due to illness. The club, organized in 1924, also planned a year ahead.

Maecenas Literary Club Cottage Tea Room R. S. Ward F. C. Tribe Maecenas Club Anna Stauffer

Calendar of Local Club Meetings and Events

A listing of Monday and Tuesday events across Athens including Sigma Phi Gamma at Hotel Athens for exams and meetings, Emblem and Garden clubs, PTA sessions, and various fraternal and volunteer group gatherings with times, hosts, and venues.

Sigma Phi Gamma Athens Athens County Emblem Club United Lutheran Church Women William LaFountain Maplewood CCL Evans Graham Dr Athens Shrinettes Club Losna Lloyd Kittle New Marshfield Eastern Star Josie Scott

Citizens of the Week named by Morrison School principal

Morrison School principal John Dunlap announced the Citizens of the Week for March 12 to 16. The list includes Mrs. Glenna Weatherby’s room, Richard Grim, Mrs. Olga Stehr, Stephen Brooks, Mrs. Judith Wynn, Jeanette Wakefield, Mrs. Lorayne Martin, Joan Ervin, Mrs. Alice Pawilusiak, Margaret Sharpe, Mrs. Beatrice Hill, Bruce Banes, Mrs. Baker, Loretta Woodrum, Miss Margaret Duncan, Bonnie Cameron, Mrs. Joy Winsters, Robert Shellman, Mrs. Esther Efaw, Linda Watkins.

John Dunlap Morrison School Glenna Weatherby Richard Grim Olga Stehr Stephen Brooks Judith Wynn Jeanette Wakefield Lorayne Martin Joan Ervin Alice Pawilusiak Margaret Sharpe Beatrice Hill Bruce Banes Baker Loretta Woodrum Margaret Duncan Bonnie Cameron Joy Winsters Robert Shellman Esther Efaw Linda Watkins

Science shrinks piles in new non surgical method

A new healing substance Bio-Dyne, discovered by a world famous research institute, is claimed to shrink piles without surgery and relieve itching and pain. Available as Preparation H suppositories and ointment at drug counters.

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