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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1961

Page

15

Argentinian Student Speaks To CCL Circle On Life In Argentina

Miss Qilia Isabel Dienstag, Argentinian native and Ohio University graduate student, spoke to the Youth Activities Circle of CCL at Mrs. E. B. Bannon's home. She compared life in Argentina and education opportunities, noting free college but strict schools. A district conference was announced and a letter from Sen. Lausche was read before refreshments.

CCL E. B. Bannon H. C. Dorman D. M. Lontz Qilia Isabel Dienstag Argentina Ohio University W. B. Hornvale Dienstag America Buenos Aires New York Santa Fe Christopher Lane Mt. Vernon Robert J. L. Lee Ellery Golos Frank J. Lausche Ohio

Athens man preserves early recording machines in home collection

Charles Ferguson an Ohio University music buff houses a notable archive of old recording devices at 36 North High Street Athens. The collection spans a Gramophone Graphophone Victrola and early cylinder records plus historic performers such as Caruso and Heifetz. The family rebuilt a 1959 flood damaged Vocalion reed organ enabling rich pipe-organ like tones.

Charles Ferguson N. High St Ferguson Marion Henry Fergusons Athens Columbus Ohio State University Victor Homer Rodeheaver Ferguson Graphophone Caruso Schumann-Heink Heifetz Vocalion Magnetic Springs Western Reserve Academy Hudson Oberlin College OSU Mr. Ferguson

Future Bride Ellen Piercey Honored at Shower

Miss Ellen Piercey was guest of honor at a miscellaneous bridal shower on March 12 at the home of Miss Lelia Roberts on Grosvenor Street. Co-hostess was Miss Mary Kay Schneider. Mrs. Fred W. Piercey of Detroit, Mich., mother of the honoree, sent a gift.

Ellen Piercey Lelia Roberts Grosvenor Street Mary Kay Schneider Miss Piercey Albert L. Smelko II Helen Mauck Galbreath Pi Beta Phi Sorority Susan Apple Susan Todd Linda Allaman Becky Thornton Suzanne Weekly Jessica Campbell Sharon Cole Becky Morelock Nancy Hiser Cherry Kinnison Ann Walters Jennie Ray Bush Carol Downing Judy Jurkovic Mary Beth Crimmins Nancy Urich Barbara Wise Barbara Leedy Patricia Nolan Judy Ferguson Suzanne Cavanagh Kay Wiliams Nancy Younker Mary Ann Kinneer Judy Hill Alice Blendermann Olive Fredricks Victoria Rauch Marcia Brubaker Judy Goff Judy Aberth Barbara Myers Sue Grether Juliana Roberts Richard Antes Carl Roberts Fred W. Piercey Detroit, Mich Mothe

Carthage Troy FFA Wins Superior District Rating

The Carthage-Troy FFA from Coolville earned a superior chapter rating at the District 15 evaluation in McConnelsville led by district supervisor J F Ruble. The secretary’s book won third place silver rating and the treasurer’s book earned second place silver rating with other Athens County chapters Rome-Canaan Stewart and Albany FFA also participating.

Carthage-Troy Future Farmers of America Coolville McConnelsville J. F. Ruble Athens County Rome-Canaan Stewart Albany Ffa

Ethiopian Student Tells Of Home Land Customs

The Athens High School Tri-Hi-Y chapter hosted Miss Kibrework Dessalegn from Ethiopia as guest speaker. She explained her country's customs religion language and education. After graduating from Ohio University she will return to teach home economics to Ethiopian high school girls.

Athens Tri-Hi-Y World Service and Elizabeth Robinson Mary Ruth Jump Lynn Hunter Pat Lee Cindy Black Kibrework Dessalegn Ohio University Ethiopia Dessalegn Tri Sandy Smith Helen Dinsmoor

Calendar of Events Friday Items and Sales

East Side Needle Club meets 2 p.m. at 43 W. State St. Rummage sales run at 64 N. Court St and Presbyterian Circle 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fashion lecture and luncheon by Mrs. Janie Scott at ASH with regrets note dated March 1998. Theatre and local notices appear amid Athens Messenger date March 23, 1961.

East Side Needle Club Guy Gardner W. State St Janie Scott Ash

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