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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1962

Page

7

Ath ens Garden Club Show Earns Top Rating with Bright Entries

The Ath ens Garden Club Sunday show Suddenly It's Spring at East Elementary School drew an enthusiastic audience and many blue and red ribbons from OAGA judge Mrs Robert Reibel Midd leport. She praised fresh blooms among 72 entries shown in the auditorium during afternoon and evening hours.

Athens Garden Club OAGA Robert Reibel Middleport East Elementary School Jerome Fenske L. P. Eblin Nigeria Margaret Davis Holland W. M. Pierce Davis United States Homer Baird Cape Caneveral Fla A. H. Shuster Virginia Edward Algeo Vivian Roberts James Rice Baird Howard Hallenbeck Wilson Smith Reibel Janet Mason Peggy Biggs Doris Jean Shuster Cathie Connie Lobdell Joyce Bitters Edward Mizicko Richland Garden Club D. M. Downard W. W. Connett

AAUW Discussion Covers City School Levies and Harper Lee

The East Side AAUW meeting reviewed City School and Beacon School levies for the upcoming May primary. Mrs. Theodore Reed presented Harper Lee facts tied to Christmas To Me and To Kill a Mockingbird with Gregory Peck slated for a film adaptation.

City Beacon School AAUW East Side Book Review Group Theodore Reed Harper Lee Miss Lee South New York City J. Patrick Miller

Brownies Celebrate Eighth Birthday At Kempton Home

Brownie Troop 92 members attended a party hosted by Mrs. Delmer Kempton at 10 Utah PI with co hosts Mrs. P. B. Seel and Mrs. Vern Kempton. Attendees included Eva Bell Debbie Bleigh Lois Ann Berry and many others as the group marked Joan Kempton’s eighth birthday with a cookout and favors of drink ing cups filled with candies. Rhonda Jordan received her Brownie pin in a brief ceremony at East Elementary School. An orange honeyade recipe is included.

Delmer Kempton Utah PI Joan P. B. Seel Vern Kempton Eva Bell Debbie Bleigh Lois Ann Berry Karen Eskey Jo Anna Grubb Sharon Kozma Linda Parkis Judy Shields Carol van Dyke Diana Wheatley Rhonda Jordan Patty Zetty Eugene Bleigh Calmen Kozma Ann Kempton Beverly Kozma Karen Bleigh John Risch Kempton East Elementary

Messenger Hosts Staff Correspondents Supper

Staff correspondents from main towns in The Messenger circulation area attended a Sunday supper in the editorial room. Afterward, editorial staff spoke and publisher Gordon K. Bush addressed attendees including Mrs. Walter Hyre and Prof. L. J. Hartin among many couples and guests.

the Messenger Paul Betts Violet Hollenbaugh Nelsonville Francis Kline Middleport Bessie Johnston Chauncey Bob Hoeflich Pomeroy Charlene Hoeflich Gordon K. Bush Ann Myers David Roberts Logan Dick Thomas Gallipolis Mary Hyre Point Pleasant W.va John Weber McArthur Messenger Walter Hyre Richard Thomas Francis Myers Burg Johnston Robert Hoeflich Francis Klein L. J. Hartin Ohio University Charles Reamer Roy Cross James Shields George Lovell George Strode Dorothy Epler James Zentmeyer Paul Efaw Dick Hartley Jennie Rae Fred Weber David Reeder Marie Jewell of Glouster

CCL Group Hears Talk By Minister

The May meeting of the Child Guidance CCL featured The Rev. Thomas Niccolls of the First Presbyterian Church as guest speaker. Officers elected included President Mrs. Robert B. Sands and Treasurer Mrs. Ralph Smith with other posts filled. Reservations for the Southeastern District meeting of the Ohio Child Conservation League were requested by May 7 for the May 26 event.

Thomas Niccolls First Presbyterian Church Child Guidance CCL Robert B. Sands Homer B. Gall, Jr Carl Johnson Max Duncan Ralph Smith Ward Wilson Ohio Child Conservation League Raymond Strekal H. T. Fillmer Robert Sands R. F. Rose Ray Chadwell

Birth of Kenneth Duane Parsons in Chesterhill

Mr and Mrs Howard L Parsons of Chesterhill announce the birth of a son named Kenneth Duane on May 1. The family includes three older children Ralph 7 Cindy 3 and Wanda 2. Grandparents are Eldon and Mrs Easler of Amesville and Henry and Mrs Parsons of Chesterhill Route 1. Great grandparents are Mrs E A Sayers of Millfield and Harmond Easler of Trimble.

Howard L. Parsons Chesterhill Kenneth Duane Parsons Ralph Cindy Wanda

Calendar of Events for Athens Area Churches and Clubs

A dense listing of social and civic gatherings for Athens area groups. Wesleyan Service Guild, WSCS, and Circle meetings at First Methodist. Emblem Club and Elks election of officers. Granges, chapters, and clubs meet at schools, lodges, and homes with programs, potlucks, and auctions. Includes Bridge Club, League of Women Voters discussion on state voting laws, and Election of officers.

Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church Athens Masonic Temple First Methodist Wscs Robert Raymond Fort St the Plains Grange Gail Slater Esther Class Curtis Bailey Ohio Ave GPEO Edna Way N. Congress Athens Emblem Club Elks Robert Roe Peach Ridge Rd Ohio Alexander Presbyterian Darrel Gorby Hoover Rd Sigma Phi Gamma Hotel Athens

Brownie Play Day at Camp Ro-Tan Draws 77 Attendees

Seventy seven Brownies from Neighborhood No 4 joined Camp Ro Tan for a Brownie Play Day with a Leaves A Walking theme. Activities included nature hikes songs nose bag lunches and patrol grouping. Mrs George Lobdell led the day with Lil Miss Charlotte LaTourrette and local leaders assisting. Also listed are Troop 92 114 212 136 241 with their leaders. Summit Grange of New Marshfield to host a public supper Tuesday in New Marshfield Hall starting at 4 30 p m.

Bonnie Sunkle Karen Skorepa Audrey Lucas Pat Barrett Thomas Barrett Eugene Bleigh Colman Kozma Phyllis McChord Frank Hartley Robert Yaw George McGarvey Edwin McKay Harold Hanson Kay Seeley

Kelley Family Celebrates 83rd Birthday at Home

Mr and Mrs J L C Kelley hosted many relatives from Athens Bucyrus Montpelier and others for J L C Kelleys 83rd birthday at 32 Elliott Street Ashland hosted events included Donna Allen and Mrs James Ilen attending the Ashland Paint and Plain Horse Show in the Coliseum. Allen placed fifth in Western Pleasure riding Buckskin Bee and won first in Pony Pleasure and 4 H Pony class with Sanco. The show was an Ohio Western Horse Association Point Show.

J. L. C. Kelley Elliott St A. L. Kelley Kathy Montpelier Richard E. Kelley Wesley Tommy David Bucyrus J. Wesley Kelley Clyde McVay Athens Donna Allen James Ilen Route 1 Ashland Coliseum Miss Allen Sancho Ohio Western Horse Association

Golf Pairings for Athens Country Club Wednesday

Pairings for Wednesday May 9 for the Women’s Golf Association at Athens Country Club list players in groups for foursomes. Names include Moffet Gardner C Rutter Reeder Flowers Repp Bethel L Jones Milar Wilson Jacobs Baur Richey Kendall Betts Wid does McCleary Sawyer Corn well Swearingen Kern Musser Stone Gilmore B Rutter Merrick L Coon Wren Adams Dup ler O Coon Studer Eschenbacher Main Strawn Wickham A Algeo Dublin Nellis D Algeo Rosenberg Day Chapman Tom Hope Lee G Snyder Evans Hall Hangar. Some pairings allow late signees.

Moffet Gardner C. Rutter Reeder Flowers Repp Bethel L. Jones Milar Wilson Jacobs Baur Richey Kendall Betts Widdoes McCleary Sawyer Cornwell Swearingen Kern Musser Stone Gilmore B. Rutter Merrick L. Coon Wren Adams Dupler O. Coon Studer Eschenbacher Main Strawn Wickham

Memorial Dinner by Daughters of Union Veterans

Daughters of Veterans met for the annual memorial dinner of the Mrs. John Ellis Tent 100 in a Red State Street home. About 20 members attended a noon meal with a miniature Civil War scene as a centerpiece. Delegates and alternates were chosen to attend the state convention in Columbus May 11 12, and a rummage sale was planned at the First Christian Church next Friday and Saturday.

CCL Ohio Fuel Gas Service Center Summit Grange New Marshfield Women’s Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Paul Kimes Carl Nessley Order of Eastern Star Albany Vfw Ladies Auxiliary Progressive Literary Club George Fee Armstrong Rd Wesleyan Missionary Society John Gilham W. Carpenter Ida Williams OFS Glouster Masonic Temple Ing John Ellis Daughters of Union U. S. Grant Robert E. Lee Frank Super Grace Beatrice Rosser Billa Rose Rosser Mattie James Arlington May Smith Neil House Columbus Douglas James Ethel Tribe Mae Fought Rose Rhoades Smith Dorothy Mulpas First Christian Church

Women graduates urged to pursue nursing careers locally

Message promotes practical nurse training for women of all ages regardless of education level. Highlights a local nursing shortage and offers free placement assistance in clinics, hospitals, and private duty settings. Mail coupon for information with no obligation.

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Why Intelligent People Suffer More Headaches

Doctors note that headaches often strike those with high empathy and perfectionist traits as they push themselves hard. Modern clinics report increased head pain among conscientious individuals seeking relief, while a new drug Micrainin promises unique ingredients for relief not found in other remedies.

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Grogan Lenigar Peggy Lenigar John Grogan Athens High School Murray City Grace Ann Meredith James Meredith Jack Wooten Gerald Wooten Evangelical United Brethren Church Garden Club G. E. Smith George Hunter Howard Stout Burton de Veau Howard America Beltone CARY the Cline Pharmacy CO Prescription Store S. Court St. Athens Robert Sutton Kenneth Parsons Athens Pharmacy New Marshfield Hall Women's Golf Association Athens Country Club Stone’s Country Furniture Store Cuarattte Lees Daughters of Veterans Hertha Douglas Stimson Ave A&p Athens, Ohio Athena Cartes Mahaffey Zenith Boyonce Earth Ralph Sawyer West State Street
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