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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1960

Page

9

Spirea Foundation Not Adequate for Year Round Appeal

Marvin Carbonneau of Ohio State University told Region XI gardeners at the Logan spring meeting that spirea as foundation plant material has ended. He urged durable, well-drained plants with year round color and warned against cheap bushes requiring heavy pruning and frequent replacement.

Ohio State University The Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Methodist Church Logan Carbonneau

Shower for Mrs. McBride Held at Central Ave Home

Mrs. Joe McBride Jr. was honored at a stork shower on April 23 hosted by Mrs. J. W. McBride and Mrs. Dan Genberg at the J. W. McBride home on Central Ave. Guests included numerous relatives and friends. Pink and blue decor accompanied refreshments.

Joe McBride Jr J. W. McBride Dan Klingenberg Central Ave L. L. Lovett Joe McBride D. A. Rogers George McBride Nick McBride Lorna Jewell JoAnne Davis Keith Hanson John Evans Carl Turner J. W. Whaley W. R. Hughes Jack Earich Paul Gould Linda Gould Wade Tom William Gould Edna Moore Byron Linscott Becky Linscott Mary Gould Harold Swisher Glen Fiscus Phon Jeffers Nancy Jeffers Nancy Allen Rupe Uhlman Donald Malster Mildred Malster Sheila Lovett Don Lee Henry Kelby

Marriage of Pearl Mathews to Ray Jones

The marriage of Pearl Mathews to Ray Jones both of Athens Route 1 is announced. The wedding was at 8 p m Saturday April 30 in the home of the bridegroom s sister Mrs Billa Rose 44 W State St Mr and Mrs Jones will reside Route 1 Athens.

Pearl Mathews Ray Jones Athens Billa Rose State St

Chi Omega Members Win Campus Honors at Ohio University

Chi Omega sorority members at Ohio University received multiple honors. Sally Marie Coombs earned the Junior Class Scholarship Award, Sally Love Lynn the Alpha Lambda Delta senior honor certificate, and both the Panhellenic Group Scholarship Award and Phi Mu Pledge Glass Scholarship awards went to Chi Omega. Merrybelle Dean Christine Metz and Ann Thompson were tapped by Chimes, with Kay Kenny Phyllis Yarrow and Sally Coombs named to Mortar Board.

Chi Omega Sally Marie Coombs Sally Love Lynn Alpha Lambda Delta Merrybelle Dean Christine Metz Ann Thompson Chimes Kay Kenny Phyllis Yarrow Sally Coombs

Prom in Oriental Garden At The Plains High School

The Plains High School hosts a Junior-Senior Prom in an Oriental garden setting Friday night. Melanie Lovesey led guests across a lilac footbridge as officers welcomed attendees. The intermission featured speeches, music, and a varied program with students from multiple clubs assisting.

the Plains High School Melanie Lovesey Carol Keeton Sandra Tinkham Adda Maccomb

Install New Officers Federated Circle

Officers for the coming year were installed at Tuesday night's session of the Federated Circle of the Child Conservation League after dessert and bridge at The Sportsmag. Mrs. B. T. Grover is the new president. Other officers include Mrs. John Good as vice president and Mrs. Joe Vanity as treasurer. New members added at the meeting are Mrs. Robert Smith, Mrs. Donald Flowers, Mrs. Kathryn Sager, Mrs. William Hess, Mrs. Elmer Horsky, Mrs. Al Carpenter, and Mrs. Merle McManigle.

Federated Circle of the Child Conservation League B. T. Grover John Good Joe Vanity Thomas Williams Glen Chadwell Robert Smith Donald Flowers Kathryn Sager William Hess Elmer Horsky al Carpenter Merle McManigle

Misses Pattern 4805 Jr Miss Style Size 16 Sheath

Printed Pattern 4805 offers easy sew Misses' sizes 10 to 18 for a willowy sheath. Pattern includes directions and is sold by mail for 50 cents plus 10 cents for first class mailing. Send name address zone size and style number to Anne Adams in New York.

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

aCeatl 3 Willing Workers Club Holds Inaugural Meeting

The aCeatl 3 Willing Workers Club met Monday at Mrs. James Woodyard's home. Linda Hanning was elected president with Harriet Ervin as vice president, Mary Bails as secretary treasurer, Karen Goldsberry reporter, Margaret Knivesti recreation leader, and Cathy Laggel heart and safety leader. Advisers are Mrs. Woodyard and Mrs. Everett Hanning. Next meeting will be Monday at the Woodyard residence. Mrs. M. E. Twiss will direct a 2:30 p.m. Pallas Club program Saturday at Mrs. Joan A. Hess’s home. Mrs. S. R. Johnson will read a paper on Elizabeth Hawes. Executive board meets at 2 p.m.

Willing Workers Club James Woodyard Linda Hanning Harriet Ervin Mary Bails Karen Goldsberry Margaret Knivesti Cathy Laggel Woodyard Everett Hanning M. E. Twiss Pallas Club Joan A. Hess Grosvenor S. R. Johnson Elizabeth Hawes

Athens Emblem Club to Install New Officers

Supreme officers Mildred Thorn and Elinore Helfert of Hemet California will install officers at the Athens Emblem Club installation meeting at the Elks Club. The event follows a 6 30 p m banquet and starts at 8 p m. Retiring president Mrs Sam C Warren is succeeded by Mrs Darrell Todd.

Mildred Thorn Elinore Helfert Hemet Calif Athens Emblem Club Elks Club Sam C. Warren Darrell Todd

Needlework Pattern 828 for Pets on Nursery Keepsakes

Transfer five pet motifs sized about 4 4 by 6 2 inches to crib or carriage covers. Directions include a quilting motif. Pattern price thirty five cents plus five cents postage. Send payment and name address zone to The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept. P O Box 169 Old Chelsea Station New York NY.

Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept P. O Old Chelsea Station

Home Club Plans Trip For May 7

The April meeting of the Athens Home Demonstration Club in Albany approved a May 7 trip to Gallipolis Point Pleasant and Pomeroy with luncheon at Martins Tea Shop in Middleport. Members voted to donate homemade cookies to Hill Crest Rest Home on Mothers Day and learned of an Ohio State lecture series continuing May 17.

Athens Home Demonstration Club Orvil Wyman Albany Harold McGrath J. B. White James Josten Harvey Coconougher Gallipolis Point Pleasant Pomeroy Martins Tea Shop Middleport Hill Crest Rest Ray Smith Grange Hall Professor Shultz Ohio State University D. E. Marquis Frank Hughes Mable Swartz John Huffman Lewis McBride Mildred Banks

Church Supper and Talent Show Benefit Albany Area

The Church of God hosts a supper at Grange Hall Athens Fairgrounds on Saturday 5 to 7 pm with chicken sandwiches noodles baked beans slaw pie and coffee to aid the new Columbus Road church building. Albany Elementary grades 1 6 sponsor a Mothers Club talent show 8 pm Wednesday May 11 with prizes. Order of Eastern Star Albany holds a Vesper service at Temple Church tonight at 7 30 led by Rev. Kenneth Mason.

Church of God Grange Hall Athens Fairgrounds Columbus Rd Albany Mothers’ Club Order of Eastern Star At Albany Temple Church Kenneth Mason

Athens Garden Club hears County Agent talk on insects

Athens Garden and Nature Club hosted Kenneth Ackerman, Athens County Extension Agent, who spoke on insects and disease and offered pest control tips. The meeting at Mrs. John Deem’s home featured a white and green Japanese style arrangement.

Kenneth Ackerman Athens County Extension Athens Garden and Nature Club John Deem Carpenter St Ralph Camp Kenneth Barrows Herman Douglas

Presbyterians Invite to Africa Film and Dinner

Athens area Presbyterians and guests are invited to a 6 p.m. dinner at First Presbyterian Church followed by a film screening of Mark of the Hawk starring Eartha Kitt and Sidney Portier. The event, sponsored by the Athens Presbyterian Women and United Presbyterian Men, supports a United Presbyterian Church in the USA project. Tickets available in advance at the church or by calling Mrs. E. A. Cottingham LY 3-1852. reservations needed.

First Presbyterian Church Athens Presbyterian Women United Presbyterian Men of the Church E. A. Cottingham

Rummage Sale and Banquet Scheduling in Athens

Richland Avenue Methodist Church hosts a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to noon with a progressive class. Summit Grange holds an 8 p.m. program and refreshments. Shade alumni banquet and dance at 7 p.m. with reservations by May 3 to Rose Howard Follrod or Richard Bobo, both of Athens. A miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs Theodore Rupert, former Ann Smith, at Mrs Ginevra Foster’s home in Carpenter at 7:30 p.m. invites friends and relatives.

Richland Avenue Methodist Church Armory Summit Grange Shade Rose Howard Follrod Euclid Dr Richard Bobo Elliott St Athens Theodore Rupert Ann Smith Ginevra Foster Carpenter

Exhibit Shadow Boxes At School

Seventh and eighth graders of St. Pauls Elementary showcase shadow boxes in the Edwin Watts Chubb Library reading room. Boxes originate from a school contest won by Joe Bodnar for the White Mane portrayal with Sue Schloss second for the Fishermans wife. Other themes include Snow White Sleeping Beauty Cinderella and Heidi. Exhibition runs through week end.

St. Paul’s Edwin Watts Chubb Joe Bodnar Sue Schloss Snow White Sleeping Beauty Cinderella Heidi

Also Mentioned on This Page

Spirea Foundation Marvin Carbonneau Ellinger Four Seasons Garden Club L. P. Eblias Athens Garden Club James Titus Rutland Victor Reis Marietta Hocking French City the Plains Nelsonville Chauncey Hill and Dale Rockbridge Josephine Lowrie Dawes Arboretum Johnny Appleseed Glouster Club Garen Stansbury Mrs. McBride Chi Omegans Chi Omega Sorority Ohio University Whitman the McKee Drugs, Inc Fred Kiltan Prescription Store of Charlotte Hill Donna Channell Wyona Wilson Wanda Wilson Deanna Wharton Barbara Perry Louise Hook Linda Lee Miss Lovsey Eugene Brundige Jim Smith Donald Strole Carolyn Cade Anita McWilliams Pat Eddy Georgia Hittepole David Wagner Charlotte la Tour Pomona Grange Athens Grange Hall Hears County Herman Jones Alma Nichols C. J. Ailstock Africa Athens, Ohio Main & Market St Logan, Ohio Commonwealth
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