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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1960

Page

9

Alpha Gamma Delta Seniors Honored in Athens Event

The undergraduate Alpha Gamma Delta chapter held a buffet dinner at Mrs. John W. Stewart's home in Athens to honor seniors. Initiation into the alumnae followed with Mrs. Michael Molchan presiding. Attendees included numerous Athens alumnae and members from Ohio State and Sarasota. The next meeting is June 8 at Miss Burt’s home.

Alpha Gamma Delta John W. Stewart Morris Ave Earl Hooper James Boden Michael Molchan Margaret Burt Patricia Mallett Karen Matheny Carolyn Rathburn Charlene Ferguson Mary Sue Camp Barbara Fisher Janet Marshall Kay Jones Deanna Miss Burt Vickers Alice Dawson Cynthia Ormond Barbara Hatcher Carol Thompson Janet Leatherman

Bridal Shower For Angela Adkins Ahead Of Athens Wedding

Angela Adkins celebrated a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. William Duer at her Edgedale Drive home. Guests and prize winners included Crawford family members and Athens residents, with pastel blue and yellow decor and a three tier cake. Charles Minelli announced OU Concert Band's Under The Elms concert is canceled tonight with a new date set for next Tuesday at 7 15 p.m.

Angela Adkins George Crawford William Duer Crawford Theodore Crawford Charles McAfee Richard Essex Athens Harry Garber Williamstown Lawrence Adkins Alice Bumgardner Marietta Arthur Edgar Newport Ohio Joe Adkins Joe E. Adkins, Jr Leonard Hart Robert Clovis George Clovis Maurice Adkins Wm. Clovis Paul Clovis Virginia Hilty W. E. Clovis Mamie Clovis Charles Minelli

Officers Elected By WSCS Shade Methodist Church

The WSCS of Shade Methodist Church met at Mrs. Lester Duit’s home to install officers for the coming year in a ceremony led by Rev. Herbert Harris. Faye Wingett served as president, with devotions by Ethel Hart. A birthday card shower for Dona O Brien on May 10 was noted, and cards were sent to ill members Mrs. Fred Riggs and Mrs. Flossie Brickles. Refreshments were provided by Mr. and Mrs. Duff and Edith Grim. The next meeting is an all day quilting gathering at Marie Hawk’s on June 2.

WSCS Shade Methodist Church Lester Duit Herbert Harris Faye Wingett Ethel Hart Dona O Brien Fred Riggs Flossie Brickles Duff Edith Grim Marie Hawk

Put Bacon In Cold Pan

Brands of bacon vary in flavor and fat. To pan fry, place slices in a large cold pan and cook on low heat, separating them to lie flat. Turn often and pour off fat. Do not let fat smoke. Cook 5 to 8 minutes until crisp but not brittle.

Final HD Meeting Of Columbia Home Demonstration Club

An all day session of the Columbia Home Demonstration Club, hosted by Mrs. Keziah Dye near Carpenter, featured a Color in the Home project led by Mrs. Geneva Nolan Meigs County extension agent. Members colored charts, a potluck lunch followed, and officers were elected with Mrs. Joan Bishop reelected president.

Columbia Home Demonstration Club Keziah Dye Carpenter Geneva Nolan Meigs County Extension Joan Bishop Marie Dailey Emma Marie Whittington Freda Smith Nolan Frances Howery Freda Hoyd Joan Stout Murl Galaway Carolyn Woodrum Helen Jeffers

Needlecraft Wall Panels Pattern 614 and 1960 Book Offer

Attractive embroidery pair features deer and fawn against leaves to decorate walls. Pattern 614 transfers two 8 by 21 inch color pictures and costs 35 cents plus 5 cents extra for first class mailing. Send name address zone and pattern number to The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept. 398 P O Box 169 Old Chelsea Station New York New York. Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book 1960 offers 3 free quilt patterns with 25 cents for copy.

Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept P. O Old Chelsea Station New York 11 N. Y Laura Wheeler

Ohio University President Praises Girl Scout Leaders

Dr. John C. Baker president of Ohio University lauded Girl Scout leaders at the Second Annual Recognition Luncheon in the OU Center Ballroom. He credited their leadership with shaping fine students and noted his Nigeria trip experiences emphasizing education for women and families. Mrs Thor Olson received a 35 year medal of honor for scouting service.

John C. Baker Ohio University OU Center Baker Nigeria England West Thor Olson Four Rivers Girl Scout Council Orin EF. Norris Olson Oley Gertrude Linnenbruegge Virginia Kanalz Orin Norris Four Rivers

Girl of the Year Award For Mrs Snow By BSP Chapter

Mrs Clarence Snow was named girl of the year by Kappa Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. The award, the first of its kind, recognizes her chairmanship of the ways and means committee and fundraising drives including dances rummage sales bake sales and a turkey raffle that netted 100 for Beacon School. She received a permanent trophy.

Clarence Snow Kappa Rho Beta Sigma Phi

Amesville Grange hears Millar on watershed district plan

John Millar, soil conservationist from the Athens office, outlines developing a watershed district at the Amesville Grange May meeting. Howard Starlin presided. A cake and sewing contest were won in first and second places by Mrs. Edgar Keirns and Mrs. Arthur Antle. Rural Life Sunday plans set for May 29 at 11 a.m. Amesville Presbyterian. Grange to hold auction. donations urged to notify Starlin. Gaylord Cook to inspect June 7 at 8 p.m.

Athens Amesville Grange Howard Starlin Home Economics Committee Edgar Keirns Arthur Antle Amesville Presbyterian Church Grange Gaylord Cook

Cemetery Group Meeting Set For Clark's Chapel Association

All members and interested persons urged to attend the annual meeting Sunday at 2 p m at the church. A potluck dinner will be served in the church basement at noon. Please bring table service.

The Clark's Chapel Cemetery

Duplicate Bridge Group Postpones Athens Club Meeting

The Athens Duplicate Bridge Club postpones its Tuesday meeting to next Tuesday. Sessions will be held in rooms above the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co at 7 30 p m. Public is invited and to bring own partners. Calendar notices must be submitted by 4 p m Thursday for Sunday publication.

Athens

Calendar of events finds many local meetings and activities

The notice lists multiple groups and times including PEO with Miss Mabel Olson at 57 Mill St 7 30 p m Athens Needle Club at Cottage Tea House 2 p m contact LY 2 7642 by Monday Airline Women's Fellowship led by Mrs Elizabeth Clark and Mrs Josie Scott with devotions by Mrs Golda Scott Naomi Bible Class at The Plains Methodist Church with Jean ette Tipton 7 30 p m Sunnyside Dr buffet 6 30 p m New Marshfield Canasta Club observes birthday of Mrs Elmo Scott Athens Presbyterian Church Group Nine Mrs Harry Lackey 23 Ohio Ave 8 p m Albany Riding Club meeting final plans for horse show General Christian CWF at Church 7 30 p m Albany Elementary talent show 8 p m Fidelity Rebekah Lodge 7 p Japanese Flower arrangement class Raiko Yoshida Mrs Frank Wood Fisher Rd 7 30 p m Amesville Chit Chat Club meets with Mrs Carolyn Calentine at 7 30 p m Wednesday co hosts Mrs Dorothy Cone

PEO Mabel Olson Mill St Athens Needle Club Cottage Tea House Airline Women’s Fellowship Elizabeth Clark Josie Scott Golda Scott Naomi the Plains Methodist Church Jeanette Tipton Sunnyside Buffet Athens Presbyterian Church Harry Lackey Ohio Ave Albany Riding Club First Christian Cwf Albany Athens Club Fidelity Rebekah Lodge

Misses Dress Pattern 4897 By Anne Adams

Printed Pattern 4897 offers a summer dress with a cardigan neckline and an 8 gore skirt. Includes half sizes 14 to 22 with yardage for 35 inch fabric and printed directions on each pattern part. Send 50 cents plus 10 cents mailing to Anne Adams Pattern Dept New York with name address zone size and pattern number.

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

Spring Festival Focuses On New Children's Books

Chubb Library hosts a May 8–13 Spring Festival in the Children's Book Room with new titles saved for display. Readers may sign blank slips but cannot check out until week’s end. a Friday story hour features Dave Hostetler with a folk tale. The display includes Onion John, Newberry winner, plus other prize books. Athens County Pomona Grange meets Thursday at 8 p.m. at Athens Grange Hall with Troy Grange hosts and a venue change.

Chubb Library Stephanie Richer Dave Hostetler Newberry Onion John Joseph Krumgold Miguel Hessian Hill John Athens County Pomona Grange Athens Grange Hall Troy Grange Ag

CCL Group Elects Officers and Plans Baltimore Conference

The Child Guidance Circle of CCL elected officers for the coming year at Mrs. Ralph Smith’s home. Officers are Mrs. J. K. Bratton president, Mrs. Homer Gall vice president, Mrs. Ralph Smith secretary, Mrs. Bob Sutton treasurer, and Mrs. Earl Hooper press reporter. Plans were made for the district CCL conference in Baltimore on May 14.

CCL Ralph Smith Sunnyside Dr J. K. Bratton Homer Gall Bob Sutton Earl Hooper Baltimore

Happy Lunchers 4-H Club Hosts Third Meeting

The Happy Lunchers 4-H Club met at Mrs. Carrol Davis’s home with table setting demonstrations by Pat Byrd and Mary Ellen Baird. The club elected two girls to enter the upcoming safety speaking contest.

Carrol Davis Pat Byrd Mary Ellen Baird Tony McGrath Bates Carolyn Robinson Beverly Douglas Patty Clark Linda Douglas Martina Wines

Swiss stamp set marks first regular issue in a decade

Switzerland releases an 18 stamp set featuring postal history motifs and ancient architecture including Laussanne Cathedral and the Grossmunster. A 5 to 20 cent range highlights messengers and a mounted postman. four lower values are bundled separately. First day covers hit all time records, with over 3.6 million stamps cancelled in Washington, and World Refugee Year stamps launch ceremonies nationwide. Logan's at Ohio Univ. gateway area remains a local stamp hub.

Switzerland Swiss Philatelic Agency America Fribourg Schwyz Laussane St. Gall Grossmunster Zurich United States New York City Robert Wagner Athens Logan’s Gateway of Ohio University Adv

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Gouna Wheele Whlman S. Court St Athens, O Mrs. Snow Beacon School Amesville Group Hears Millar John Millar S. Court Street Athens, Ohio New Marshfield Raiko Yoshida Frank Wood Fisher Rd Amesville Carolyn Calentine Dorothy Cone Shrimne Te Francoise Rabelaise 1490 Quick’s Drug Store Union Street Prescription Chemists Chubb Faulkner Lampman McLean Poston Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Gall Hooper Bratton Kenneth Reeder Ray Chadwell Speide Cornwell Athens Watch & Diamond Specialists S. Court Post Office Department Washington, D. C Boys Scouts of America Miami Fla U. S Liberty Bell Air Mail Florida Federation of Stamp Clubs
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