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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1963

Page

4

Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Elects Officers at Meeting

Mrs. John Vickers was elected president of the Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae with Greta Lash as vice president and E. E. Munden as treasurer. James Boden led the business meeting which approved a donation to the Society for Crippled Children from rummage sale proceeds.

John Vickers Alpha Gamma Delta Vere Smith Greta Lash E. E. Munden Seth Lewis John Stewart Vickers James Boden Society For Crippled Children

Getting Acquainted With Music of Other Lands

The Athens Woman's Music Club presented a program in Music Hall featuring Russian songs sung in Russian by a class directed by Mr. Gerald Franks, works by Miss Gerlinde Follrich and Rudolph Roberts, a Hong Kong dancer Miss Lana Chan, and performances by Niran San Dashi Suren avin, Gloria Liang, and Dr. James Tong. The club, affiliated with the Ohio and National Federation of Music Clubs, showcased foreign music and student choir participation.

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Pupils Learn At Meeting On Second Grade Program

Room representatives from University Elementary School met to discuss art music physical education and health within the second grade program. Miss Jill McClellan and Miss Betty Hamm spoke on student teaching under Miss Florence Ulmann guidance. Participants included Miss Mary Leonard Charles Dugan art Mrs Francis Henderson music Ronald Whitaker P.E. and Mrs Marilyn Fairfield health. Refreshments followed.

University Elementary Jill McClellan Betty Hamm Florence Ulmann Mary Leonard Charles Dugan Francis Henderson Ronald Whitaker Marilyn Fairfield

Catholic Women Elect Officers in Group Meeting

The Catholic Women elected officers at their Monday meeting. New officers are Barbara Ley president Billie Joe Essman vice president Tressa Skinner secretary Louise McKay treasurer Dessa Sheridan historian and Thelma Moran auditor Msgr Jan B Kish spoke on the Ecumenical Council.

Barbara Ley Billie Joe Essman Tressa Skinner Louise McKay Dessa Sheridan Thelma Moran Jan B. Kish Ecumenical Council

Dance Saturday at Moose Hall features Star Valley Boys

A dance is scheduled for Saturday from 9 p.m. to midnight at Moose Hall on Riverside Drive. Music will be provided by the Star Valley Boys.

Moose Hall Riverside Dr Star Valley Boys

Program Presented At Grange By Mrs Mildred Perry

Mrs Mildred Perry of Albany Grange presented the program Spring and All It Brings at a recent meeting. Readings were given by Mrs Harold Ator and Mrs James Richard. Mrs Donald Mace conducted a fishing stunt. Master Winifred Hooper ran the business meeting. Eighteen birthdays honored at the quarterly supper. Deputy Master Waldo Poston said Albany Grange will host a county meeting on April 15 with Howard McClaren of Ohio State Grange to speak. First and second degrees to be conferred by Athens Grange at April 13 meeting. Mr and Mrs Frank Richey of Canaan Grange were guests.

Mildred Perry Albany Grange Grange Harold Ator James Richard Donald Mace Winifred Hooper Waldo Poston Howard McClaren Ohio State Grange Athens Grange Frank Richey Canaan Grange

Athlinda Rice Weds Keith A Stephen At New Marshfield Church

Miss Athlinda Rice became the bride of Keith A. Stephen on Sunday at New Marshfield Methodist Church. Rev. James F. Early presided. The bride, daughter of Goff and Mrs Rice of Athens Route 1, and groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. David L. Stephenson of Mineral, are Waterloo High School graduates. The couple’s attendants included Carl and Mrs Spears of Columbus, with the bride employed by Bell Telephone in Columbus. Sp 4 Stephenson, stationed at Kaiserslautern, Germany, is home on leave.

Athlinda Rice Keith A. Stephenson New Marshfield Methodist Church James F. Early Goff Rice Athens David L. Stephenson Mineral Carl Spears Columbus Kaiserslautern Germany Waterloo High School

FHA Sends Five Students To Columbus

The Rome Canaan Future Homemakers sent five girls to the state FHA convention in Columbus. They are Marcella Carpenter Margaret Brookover Vicki Ashcraft Sandy Storer and Edna Starkey. Margaret Brooker and Marcella Carpenter earned state homemakers degrees. Vicki Ashcraft received the award of merit. Sandy Storer and Edna Starkey served as voting delegates with Mrs. Susan Roach the advisor accompanying the group.

Rome-Canaan Columbus Marcella Carpenter Margaret Brookover Vicki Ashcraft Sandy Storer Edna Starkey Margaret Brooker Susan Roach

Hints From Heloise On Author's Mind Fireplaces Advice

A column of household hints from Heloise covers fireplace cleanup tips using cardboard, water sparing, and drying methods to reduce dust when removing ashes. Other tips include preserving gloves, storing extension cords on waxed paper rollers, soaking blankets with ammonia, and lemon-juicing fish before frying to cut odor.

Heloise M. B

Children's Summer Pattern 4883 Provides Sunny Dress Play

Printed Pattern 4883 shows a short back-wrap blouse with a back-wrap skirt for girls in sizes 2 4 8 10. Beginner friendly in poplin denim and cottons for summer play. Order details include yardage 214 for size 6 and price 35 cents with extra for mailing and handling.

Anne Adams Care of the Messenger Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

Gay Gourmet Group Elects New Officers

Mrs Gay Bardin was elected 1963 president of the Gay Gourmet Club at a business meeting after dinner at the University Club Past President Miss Helen Hull presided Other officers for the coming year include Mrs Virginia Davis vice president Mrs Dorothy Williams secretary Mrs Gay Sharp treasurer Mrs Orpha Shafer sunshine club treasurer Mrs Roberta Sutton historian and Miss Nancy Hassel news reporter Mrs Betty Shick named a new member Jack sonville Eagles Dance slated from 9 to 12 music by the Vikings. ages under 17 must be with parents.

Gay Bardin University Club Helen Hull Virginia Davis Dorothy Williams Gay Sharp Orpha Shafer Sunshine Club Roberta Sutton Nancy Hassel Betty Shick

4 H Work Outlined To PTA New Haven

The Bend Hustlers 4 H Club presented The Meaning of the 4 Hs at a New Haven PTA meeting led by Esther Smithson with Alice Stone as secretary and Eddie Halstead as treasurer. Students and singers performed candlelit items as Mrs. Jack Needs presided and a nominating committee was named.

New Haven Bend Hustlers PTA Esther Smithson Alice Stone Eddie Halstead Claude Zerkle Larry Carpenter Vickie Johnston Leah Ann Miller Terese Wolfe Gail Miller Tommy Roush Jerry Morgan Mike Jones Sharry Flesher Cindy Harold Bumgarner James Haggerty John Hoffman Carroll Adams Faye Smith

Alfred ALFRED membership and evangelism notes

The Alfred church reports seven attenders at the membership and evangelism commission meeting. Thelma Henderson led the group. Wednesday prayer services drew 11 with Herman Taylor leading. Mr and Mrs Harry Guthrie visited relatives in Columbus and Sugar Grove. The Swartz family visited their son in Williamstown West Virginia. MYF plans a pizza supper in the church basement Friday. William Carr and wife visited sister Lillian Penn in Chillicothe. A birthday card shower is planned for Maggie Findling on March 26, formerly of Coolville, at 3351 Rosemont Avenue Winston Salem North Carolina.

Alfred Thelma Henderson Herman Taylor Harry Guthrie Columbus Sugar Grove Hobart Swartz Harold Swartz Williamstown W. Va MYF William Carr Lillian Penn Chillicothe Maggie Findling Coolville Rosemont, Ave Winston Salem N. C

Lecturer Presents Literary Program at Trimble Grange

Trimble Grange met Saturday evening with about 40 children and adults. Deputy State Master Waldo Poston and County Juvenile Matron Clara Poston attended. Mabel Sayer presented a literary program. Vernice Antle named home economics chairman for the year. A silent auction was held. Next meeting set for April 13 at 8 pm with a potluck lunch.

Trimble Trimble Grange Waldo Poston Clara Poston Mabel Sayer Vernice Antle

Glouster seniors host public chicken dinner at school

Glouster High School senior class serves a chicken dinner to the public this Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Dinners can be delivered to homes by contacting Miss Mabel Le Fever, class advisor, or any participating students. Proceeds will defray costs of the senior class trip.

Glouster Glouster High School Mabel le Fever

Chauncey Dover Band Concert Set For Tuesday Evening

The Chauncey-Dover Band, directed by Miss Kathryn McCoy, performs Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the high school gym. The senior band earned a superior rating at Iron ton district auditions, with all three judges agreeing. The rating allows state auditions for Class C bands at Arlington High School in Columbus on April 27. Band Boosters Mr. and Mrs. Bob Cochran and several others accompanied the group.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Kathryn McCoy Ironton Arlington High School Columbus Bob Cochran Carl Moody Clifford Sanders Hubert Nye Homer Omen

New Haven Jr Women Elect Officers at Club Meeting

A New Haven Junior Women's Club meeting elected officers led by President Mrs. A L Sprouse and Vice President Mrs. Eugene Hesson. The group changed guest night months, pledged chaperoning Wahama High students after prom, and continued sending small toys to Good Ship Hope.

New Haven James Cunningham A. L. Sprouse Eugene Hesson Jack Paugh Gary Gibbs Stanley Colley Tom Brown Wahama High School Gallipolis Art Thabet Ben Franklin A. L. Sprouce Robert Sayre Neil Haymaker Richard Grinstead Cunningham

Starches topic discussed at Trimble Two Home Demonstration Club

Mrs. Olive Parish spoke on Wash Day Products and Starches at the Trimble Two Home Demonstration Club meeting hosted by Mrs. William Bartels in Taylor Ridge. Attendees included Mrs. H H Zimmer and several named members. The April meeting will be with Mrs. Rodgers on Broad Street. Jacksonville area guests attended Thursday at the Shirkey home. A rummage sale is planned by Chauncey Methodist Church at McKee's Variety Store Converse Street April 16 with hours 9 am to 9 pm.

Glouster William Bartels Trimble Two Taylor Ridge Olive Parish County Home Economics H. H. Zimmer Frank Meurer H. A. Rodgers Iva Price Agnes Penrod Vernice Antle Martha McCune Levada White Bessie Pettit Rose Campbell Parish Rodgers Broad St Chauncey McKee’s Converse St Chauncey Methodist Church

Mr. Learned Dies At 91 In Florida

CHAUNCEY E Learned 91 former Millfield resident died in St. Petersburg Florida on March 18 He was a Spanish American War veteran and had lived in St Pete for 12 years He is survived by two sisters Viola Wade and Lucy Norris of Columbus and several nieces and nephews

Chauncey E. H. Learned Millfield A. J. Learned St. Petersburg Fla Viola Wade Lucy Norris Columbus

Boy Scout Given Party Honors Life Entry

Skip Dennison son of Mr. and Mrs. James Dennison was guest of honor at a This Is Your Life party hosted by his Den Mother Mrs. Bescoe and Mr. Bescoe. He moves from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts as events of his life are recorded in a book by John E. Savel. Attendees included his parents grandmother Mrs. Mabel Dennison Dayton Bunty Gross Felda Stansberry Mrs. Elton Swart Don Seevers and several Cubs with Den Chief Pat Dew. Games and refreshments followed.

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Ames-Bern High School Grandma Janice Atkins Carolyn Marquis Mary Smith Jo Fisher Judie Smith Barbara Johnson Becky Roberts June Gillett Jim Hines Wayne Gilchrist Paul Sayers Warren Linscott Gary Stotts Kenny Keirns LaVerne Chadwell Club Bowling Green University Province IV James Guseman Margaret Burt Florence Johnson Mt. Carmel Hospital Angie Vore Columbus Citizen-Journal Athens Junior High School Elaine Bovenizer Eldred Bovenizer April Cothrell James Pierre Ohio Union Ohio State University Avin Nese Ee Dra Shah India Gloria FHA Harry Bloom Reatha Jackson Joan Donald Duck Ree Ely E. State St Athens, Ohio Gay Gourmet Eagles Jacksonville Jacksonville Eagles Vikings Logan, Ohio Sweden WEST St Union St Chauncey-Dover Band New Haven Jr E. C. Shirkey Frank Shirkey Della Schrontz Paul Schrontz McKee Fred Kiltan Prescription Store of Mr. Learned Florida Young Sultana
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