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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1960

Page

9

Athens Garden Club Flower Show Stirs Spring Beauty

The Athens Garden Club held its Sunday Flower Show at East Elementary School titled Spring Beauty. Mrs. Howard Stout won first for her Johnny Appleseed themed piece, with orchids displayed by Mrs. J C Blackburn. Blue and red ribbons recognized top arrangements, and special exhibits included a four foot epergne by Mrs. Jerome Fenske.

Johnny Appleseed Athens Garden Club East Wilson Smith Thomas Wolfe Howard Stout J. C. Blackburn Sunnyside Dr Ernest Collins D. M. Downard J. W. Rice Gordon Gray Smith Wolfe Stout Margaret Davis W. M. Pierce Edward Algeo L. P. Eblin Francis B. Fuller Homer Baird Peter Pan Jerome Fenske Garden Club Duendin Fla

Tea Honors Visiting Mothers During Phi Delta Theta Weekend

Visiting mothers of Phi Delta Theta at Ohio University enjoyed a tea in the chapter house after noon on Mother's Weekend. Varicolored spring flowers and white tapers adorned the table as guests registered with Mrs. John Stewart and received white carnation corsages. Honorary mother Mrs. William F. Lee attended, with presiding hostesses Mrs. H. J. Baedecker, Mrs. Harper Pendry, Mrs. L. E. White, and Mrs. Homer Baird. Twenty out of town mothers attended. committee members included Mrs. Kenneth Jones and others from the Athens Auxiliary. A dinner followed for visiting mothers and fathers and Athens Auxiliary members.

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Ohio University Athens Chapter John Stewart William F. Lee H. J. Baedecker Harper Pendry L. E. White Homer Baird Kenneth Jones Charles Reamer Louise Wallace Frieda Shields Frieda Hartley Louis Brown Forbes Hotchkiss Howard Mills Dwight Mutchler George Smith John W. Stewart R. S. Wood Hartley

Calendar of Events Highlights From Local Club Meetups

Social Literary Club with Mrs. R H Marquis 2 30 p m The Gay Gourmet Club with Mrs Vern Kempton 12 Hudson Ave 7 p m Delilah Rebecca Lodge 7 30 p m Note change in time Degree practice Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary with Mrs L E White 134 N Congress St 7 30 p m Mrs Howard Mills co hostess Amesville Grange High School auditorium 8 p m Discussion of mental health and Federal Valley Watershed also baking and sewing contests League of Women Voters 8 p m home of Mrs John La Point Orchard Lane Child Guidance Circle of CCL with Mrs Ralph Smith 58 Sunnyside 8 p m Funds for convention to be brought to meeting Loyal Workers Class of Millfield Christian Church with Sally Kozma 7 30 p m

R. H. Marquis Vern Kempton Hudson Ave Delilah Rebecca Lodge Phi Delta Theta L. E. White N. Congress St Howard Mills Amesville Grange Federal Valley League of Women Voters John LaPoint Orchard Lane CCL Ralph Smith Sunnyside Loyal Workers Class Millfield Christian Church Sally Kozma

Ohio Child Conservation League Spring Conference Set

Reservations for the annual spring conference in Baltimore Ohio must be made by May 7 with a cancellation deadline May 11. Address reservations to Mrs Richard Weaver 1000 Market St Baltimore. Guest speaker Walter H Moeller congressman from the 10th Ohio District. Morning registration begins 8 30 and afternoon session at 2 at Liberty Union High School.

Ohio Child Conservation League Baltimore Ohio Richard Weaver 1000 Market St Liberty Union High School Walter H. Moeller

New Stamp Issues Announced by U S Post Office and Catalog

The U S Post Office will issue two embossed envelopes with July changes. A 2 cent envelope with George Washington goes on sale May 28 in Chicago for third class bulk mail with a 6 cent remittance. A 1 cent envelope with Benjamin Franklin debuts June 25 in Birmingham for nonprofit bulk mail with a 5 cent remittance. The 1960 United States Specialized Catalog of First Day Covers, by The Washington Press, lists official U S and U N first day covers with pricing. Austria issues new World Refugee Year stamps and U S philatelic agents report refugee stamp series. Logan's in Athens, Ohio, serves as local stamp headquarters with stock and catalogs.

U. S. Post Office Department Chicago George Washington Chicago 7 Ill Birmingham Ala Benjamin Franklin United States Washington Press Newark N. J Leo August U. S U.N Austria Hungary Yugoslavia Athens Logan’s Gateway of Ohio University Logan's Adv

Miss Guerra Hosts Mixed Shower for Natal ie Ross

Miss Ann Guerra entertained at her home on 100 Mile Street with a miscellaneous shower for Miss Natalie Ross. A prize was won by Mrs. Fred W Weber. Guests included Mrs H C Ross and Mrs Warren Ross, mother and grandmother of the honoree, plus many friends and relatives.

Ann Guerra 100 Mile St Natalie Ross Fred W. Weber H. C. Ross Warren Ross J. M. Gibson Larry White Richard Green R. F. Wichterman James E. Householder A. R. Hope H.C. Musser Larry Staats Tom Kyle Paul Kimes Paul H. Wild Joe E. South D. Klengenberg Roger McIinturf Jo Ann Davis Robert M. Lantz Cindy Loxley Jo Ann Clarke Jeanne Wilson Betty Hope Emily Householder Miss Guerra Gabriel Guerra

Mohawk Juniors 4-H Club Plans May Membership Drive

The Mohawk Juniors 4-H Club in The Plains held a meeting at the advisor's home with 10 members present. A membership drive including a Wiener roast is planned for May 6 at 6:30 at Mrs Lovesey's home. All youths ages seven to twelve in The Plains area are invited. Election of officers will be at the May 6 meeting.

the Plains

Chilean Topics Highlight Guest Night at Current Events Club

Dr Graciela Andrade of Ohio University spoke on Chile covering economy politics and geography noting modern cities akin to San Francisco and advocating foreign language teaching in U S schools. The Cottage Tea Room hosted with Mrs Lewis Ondis as hostess. next meeting May 26 will be a University Center dinner.

Graciela Andrade Ohio University Current Events Club Chile Andrade San Francisco Miss Andrade United States Cottage Tea Room University Center

Pattern Preview Misses 4521 by Jenne Helos

Printed pattern 4521 for Misses sizes 12 14 16 18 20 features a relaxed house dress with waist seams. Directions provided on pattern parts with sizing details and yardage for 45 inch fabric. Send 50 cents plus 10 cents for mailing to Anne Adams Pattern Dept The Athens Messenger New York.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

May Fellowship Day Observed by Athens United Church Women

Athens church women join national observance of May Fellowship Day on May 6 with a 8 p.m. service at First Christian Church. Mrs. Harold R. Swardson will speak. Theme 1960 Citizenship Free and Responsible. Forums and study groups prepare for local and national issues. A coffee hour follows.

United Church Women of Athens First Christian Church Harold R. Swardson League of Women Voters Church Women of Athens United Church Women National Council of Churches United Church Warren Wistendahl Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Wistendah United Church Women of John Bennett Union Theological Seminary New York

Pearl Chase Installed as Grand Conductor in Columbus

Members of IOOF and Rebekah lodges in Athens attended the 1960 Ohio Grand Lodge sessions in Columbus April 24 to 29. Pearl Chase of 197 Grosvenor was installed as Grand Conductor at the Neil House on Tuesday, with Mrs. Bessie Fairchild and other Athens members present.

IOOF Rebekah Athens Grand Lodge of Ohio Columbus Pearl Chase Grosvenor Chase Bessie Fairchild Neil House Faye Wandell Nellie Horn Edna LaFollette Gertrude Andrews Evelyn Ward

Dedication fete honors Dr and Mrs Willis at Ohio University

Dr and Mrs Benjamin Willis of Chicago were guests at Ohio University for the Education Building dedication. Luncheon hostesses included Dean F N Hamblin and Dr Robert L Morton. Willis, superintendent of Chicago schools, spoke at the ceremony alongside a line of notable attendees.

Benjamin Willis Chicago Ohio University F. N. Hamblin Robert L. Morton University Center Willis John C. Baker

Stork Shower Honors Mrs Jerry Steward in Martin Home

A stork shower for Mrs. Jerry Steward was hosted by Mrs. Cloyce Martin Jr and Mrs. Mary Kaye McCoy with guests including Mrs. John Seaman Mrs. Mary Olson and Mrs. Ruth Woolley. Prizes went to Diane Quest and Mrs. Harry Neutzling and decorations featured a maypole with spring flowers.

Cloyce Martin Jr Mary Kaye McCoy Jerry Steward Martin Home Belleana Pl Cloyce Martin, Sr Robert Sidders Diane Quest Harry Neutzling John Seaman Mary Olson John Nunemaker Scott Neutzling Margaret Grubbs Ruth Woolley Paul Neutzling Kenneth Steward Dick Fulton David Neutzling Walter Hales Gertrude Neutzling Marilyn Neutzling Tom Henry Jack Quest Earl Sands Tom Kyle Carl Weber Lynn Gardner Estelle Ward Ted Neutzling Sarah Bowling

Cawra Wier Sunshine Kitten Patterns For Home Decor

Cawra Wier offers Pattern 532 featuring four 8x11 inch motifs for roosters on towels curtains and cloths. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents shipping to The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept New York for transfer of the pattern. include name address and zone in clear print.

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

Mrs Ruth Lewis New Editor for Messenger Women Page

Mrs Ruth Lewis of Lawrence Kansas takes over the Messenger women's page on Monday. The widow of a Texas editor has 11 years in journalism with the Manhattan Daily Tribune. She has freelanced and tutored Kansas University students while living with her son John, a PhD candidate in English literature. She succeeds Mrs Roberta Lanese Behrendt who leaves Athens to join her husband in Illinois.

the Messenger Ruth Lewis Lawrence Kans Lewis Texas Manhattan Daily Tribune Kansas Kansas University John Roberta Lanese Behrendt Athens Illinois

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