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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1961

Page

9

Phi Delt Auxiliary Elects New Officers

The Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary met at 26 Morris Ave home of Mrs. John W Stewart. New officers are Mrs Kenneth Jones president Mrs Lawrence Shields vice president Mrs John Stewart secretary and Mrs Charles Reamer treasurer. Ways and means heads named for 1961 62 and a $50 summer fund was set for chapter house spending.

Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary John W. Stewart Morris Ave Lewis Ondis Kenneth Jones Lawrence Shields John Stewart Charles Reamer George Smith Norman Enghe Louise Wallace Stewart B. M. Gibson Shelbyville Ind

Federation Hears Book Review

The Athens City Federation of Women’s Clubs held the final meeting of the year at the Cottage Tea House with Higley Literary Club and others as hostesses. Nine clubs attended as Mrs. John G. Koontz reviewed Archibald MacLeish’s J.B. about Job’s life. Officers were listed for the federation.

Athens City Federation of Women's Clubs Cottage Tea House Higley Literary Club Current Events Club Sayre Study Circle John G. Koontz J.B Archibald MacLeish Job Federation Robert J. Studer Thomas Wolfe Fred Kittle Clarence Laughlin I. L. Shoemaker H. L. Dunlap

White Footwear Trends Spring and Summer Shoe Styles

Footnotes describe feminine white shoes in leather options from kid to elk in all heel heights. Pumps with cut outs, buckles, or sling backs dominate while toes stay long and pointed or squared. Color underlays and color strips add contrast for day and evening wear.

Speaking Personally Guests and Family Vacation Notices

Speaking Personally notes guests and travel plans for local residents. Ernest Kittel and Patty Perry of Alliance depart for a two week Los Angeles vacation. Mark and Jeffry Kittel stay with grandparents. Tharon DeWeese returns from Fort Myers. Paul family from Lun enburg with Ahart and Linton relatives visit in Ashland and Massachusetts with extended relatives present.

Summit Grange Hosts Bread Contest and Refreshments

The calendar notes a Saturday event at Summit Grange starting at 8 p m with a homemade bread contest and refreshments to follow.

Summit Grange

Patterned Misses Dress Pattern 1961 Catalog Ad

Advertises Printed Pattern 4673 for misses sizes 10 to 20 with a V neck design in Dacron and cotton. Offers 3 yards of fabric for size 16 and instructs sending 50 cents per pattern plus 10 cents extra for mailing. Request name address zone size and style number in payment.

Anne Adams the Messenger

Athens High Junior Prom Dons Parisian Paradise Theme

Athens High School hosts the Junior Prom Saturday night from 9 to midnight with a Parisian Paradise vibe. Queen candidates include Becky Biggs and Sharon Efaw, crowned during intermission by last year's monarchs Joan Andrews and Dan Olson. decorations feature aquamarine and white with an Eiffel Tower centerpiece.

Ann Smith Athens High John Bruniardi Joan Andrews Dan Olson Becky Biggs Sharon Efaw Shirley Jones Kathy Steiner Max Evans Rob Frey Jack Ward Gary Wickham Barry Wilson Mr. James Sons Liz Cline Jan Beckley Toni McGrath Sonia Nanna Sharon Etaw Carla Miller

New Home Demonstration Group Forms in Athens County

A new Home Demonstration group named Town and Country forms in Athens County during National Home Demonstration Week. The organizing meeting at Mrs. Ralph Six’s home elects officers including Mrs. Charles Johnson president and Mrs. John Krivesti vice president. Ansprechpartner is Mrs. Charles Johnson for Salem Hamly Run area participation.

Ralph Six Charles Johnson John Krivesti Harold Alten Athens Marlen McWilliams the Plains Salem Hamly-Run

Ames-Bern Group Re-Elects Head

The Ames-Bern Home Demonstration Group held its regular meeting at the Presbyterian fellowship room and re elected last year's officers for another term. Mrs. Alan Sayre remains president, Mrs. Ed Sheridan vice president, and Mrs. H G Henry secretary treasurer. A new council member will be appointed later. The National Home Demonstration Week display is in the Morehead Grocery window in Amesville this week. A trip to Williamstown West Virginia is planned soon. Lodi Grange will observe Rural Life Sunday May 7 at Shade Methodist Church 10:30 a.m.

Ames-Bern Presbyterian Fellowship Room Alan Sayre Ed Sheridan H. G. Henry Morehead Amesville Williamstown W. Va

Home Builders Class Elects New Officers at Plains Nazarene

The Plains Nazarene Church Home Builders Class elected Florabel Evener as president Donald Terrill as vice president Cecil Newsome as treasurer and Donald Terrill as secretary at a gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Donald Terrill. Mrs Tobe Mackey led prayers and Roger Wicks directed games. Refreshments were served to a list of attendees including Rev Mackey and numerous members.

Plains Nazarene Church Donald Terrill Florabel Evener In Knight Cecil Newsome Tobe Mackey Roger Wicks Tom Thomas Walter Wharton Jr Jim Leonard Lenigar Glen Snider Dale Windland

East School PTA Nets $605 From Spring Carnival

The East Elementary School PTA reports net proceeds of 605 dollars and 57 cents from its annual spring carnival. Co chairs Robert Blackmore and Gerald Van Dyke announce the event while Mrs. Sarah Blower's room wins the prize for bringing the most items to the white elephant booth. The Camp Rotan Brownies event Saturday plans games and hiking contingent on weather, with Mrs. Robert Kappes aided by four former Girl Scouts.

East Elementary School PTA Robert Blackmore Gerald van Neighborhood 4 Camp Rotan Robert Kappes Kappes

Home Demonstration Aids Athens County Families

National Home Demonstration Week highlights Athens County women projects in nutrition furniture care patching and sewing. Leaders from Ohio State University join county meetings to plan future hours and courses including pattern making first aid and personal care.

Athens County John Schultz Ohio State University Orena Haynes Red Cross

Spring Comes Slowly by Alice Pentecost

A poem titled Spring Comes Slowly by Alice Pentecost, a sophomore arts student at Ohio University from Arlington, Virginia. The piece appeared Monday in the campus literary section and is part of Page Thirty-Two.

Alice Pentecost Arlington Virginia Miss Pentecost Mae Arts Ohio University

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