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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1962

Page

4

New Members Honored At Athens Country Club Dance

Athens Country Club hosted a spring dinner dance with 75 couples enjoying candlelit tables and music by the Spectaculars. New members included Lawrence Graves and others. social committee leaders were John S. McCleary and Goff Dunfee.

Athens Country Club Lawrence Graves Robert Fawyer Robert Gilmore William Lavelle Vernon Alden G. B. Buntler Ronald Mayberry D. O. Hamblin James Romanouski Harry R. Kessel Thomas Oldfield Ray Handley Louis Roberts Robert Neubig Rowland Congdon William H. Allen John S. McCleary Goff Dunfee

Albany Garden Club elects new officers at Friday meeting

The Albany Community Garden Club elected officers at Mrs. A. T. Stuart's home. New officers are Mrs. Guy Wingett president, Mrs. C. E. Stout first vice president, Mrs. Ben Dorsey second vice president, Mrs. A. T. Stuart secretary, and Mrs. Hanna Caster treasurer. The group planned a June meeting at Mrs. C. E. Stout’s home. Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club dinner was rescheduled to May 24 at 5:30 p.m. at Mrs. Fritz Wheaton’s home.

Albany Community Garden Club A. T. Stuart Guy Wingett C. E. Stout Ben Dorsey Hanna Caster Pi Beta Phi Fritz Wheaton

Golf Pairings for Athens Country Club Women

Wednesday pairings listed for the Women's Golf Association at the Athens Country Club include Hanger Gardner Flowers C Rutter Repp Milar Beth el Wilson Baur Jacobs Richey Betts Kendall Wid does B Cornwell Snyder McCleary Swearingen Mus ser Kern Stone B Rutter Gilmore Merrick Adams Wren L Coon Eschenbacher Strawn Main Wickham Dublin A Algeo Nellis Rosen berg K Cornwell D Algeo Day Tom Reeder Chapman Hope Evans Jones Lee Hall Moffet Sawyer.

Dublin A. Algeo Nellis Rosenberg K. Cornwell D. Algeo Day Tom Reeder Chapman Hope Evans Jones Lee Hall Moffet Sawyer

Calendar updates from local clubs and church

Wednesday events include WCTU at 2 pm at Richland Ave Methodist Church with Mrs Wratten speaking on Child Welfare. Association for Childhood Education holds a 6 30 pm covered dish supper at West Elementary School. Plains VFW Ladies Auxiliary meets at 8 pm with hat display project. Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge holds initiation practice at 8 pm.

WCTU Richland Ave Methodist Church Association For Childhood Education West The Plains Vfw Ladies’ Auxiliary William Oliver Nelsonville Nannie Allom - Rebekah Lodge

Engagement Announced for Virginia Porthan and Robert Miettunen

Mr and Mrs Robert Porthan of Ely Minnesota announce the engagement of their daughter Virginia Ruth to Robert E Miettunen son of Mr and Mrs Edward Miettunen of Luodon Minnesota Virginia a sophomore at Ely Junior College and Miettunen a chemical engineering major at the University of Minnesota Virginia is the niece of Mrs Mary Wickerham of Athens and granddaughter of the Rev and Mrs N W Jenks of Pomeroy No date set for the wedding.

Robert Porthan Ely Minn Virginia Ruth Robert E. Miettunen Edward Miettunen Loudon Miss Porthan Ely Junior College Miettunen University of Minnesota Virginia Mary Wickerham Athens N. W. Jenks Pomeroy

Piano Violin Pupils Present Joint Recital at Church

Mrs Willard Phelps and Mrs Richard Selleck led a piano violin recital Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church. Performers included Rebecca Blackmore Linda Looney Anne Hoffee Patricia Alden Cindy Cade Ann Harlan Jane Hostetler Susan Selleck Judy Spaulding Nancy Selleck Susan Gura Sandra Buck John Jump Tim Young Bob Blackmore Cheryl Kimes Gregory Parham and Cheryl Parham with accompaniments by Mrs Selleck and William Parham Jr. A riddle by Werfurth was played as a violin duet by Cheryl and Gregory Parham. Violin solos followed by refreshments completed the musical evening with a treble clef rose centerpiece on the buffet table.

Willard Phelps Richard Selleck First Presbyterian Church Rebecca Blackmore Linda Looney Anne Hoffee Patricia Alden Cindy Cade Ann Harlan Jane Hostetler Susan Selleck Judy Spaulding Nancy Selleck Susan Gura Sandra Buck John Jump Tim Young Bob Blackmore Cheryl Kimes Werfurth Cheryl Gregory Parham Cheryl Parham Mrs. Selleck William Parham Jr

Homemaker Short Course Offered by Ohio State University

The seventh Annual Homemakers Short Course at Ohio State University invites Athens County homemakers to enroll. Sessions run June 19 to 25 with registration due by June 11. Fee is 6.50 dollars plus 12.50 room and meals, or 6.50 if staying with friends. Participants may take one Home Economics class and one Related Subjects class, choosing two options. Early registration improves selection chances.

Ohio State University Athens County Columbus

J-Prom Skits Start Thursday on Ohio Campus

Ohio University students kick off J-Prom week with Thursday and Friday skits at Ellis Hall West Portico Memorial Auditorium Voigt Hall Putnam School Y at the West Green and Scott Quad. If rain, shows move to Byrd Arena Memorial Auditorium.

Athens Ohio University Ellis Hall Memorial Auditorium Voigt Buddy Morrow Night Train Jefferson Hall Baker Center

Rummage Sale Planned at Mrs Jewell's Store

A rummage sale will be held Friday at Mrs Jewell's Store Building on Union Street to benefit the American Cancer Society. Hours are 7 am to 6 pm with donations accepted during those times. Volunteers are needed and may call Mrs Charles Mace or the Cancer Society office.

WSCS Installation Of Officers At Shade Methodist

The Women's Society of Christian Service of Shade Methodist Church held its May meeting at Dixie Duff's home. New officers for the coming year were installed by team Harris. Reports were given by Hazel Creamer Gladys Harris Lida Abbott and Ethel Williams who attended Officers Training Day at Clark's Chapel. Cards and note paper with church pictures were offered for sale. Rural Life Sunday is set for May 20. A new member Zazyl Davis attended. Ethel Hart led devotions. Fifteen members were served refreshments by host Dixie Duff and Edith Grim. An all day quilting party will be hosted by Flossie Brickles with date to be announced.

Women's Society of Christian Service the Shade Methodist Church Dixie Duff Tewm Harris Faye Wingett Hazel Creamer Gladys Harris Lida Abbott Ethel Williams Clarks Chapel Zazyl Davis Ethel Hart Edith Grim Flossie Brickles

Senior Scouts Dinner in Parkersburg Celebrates 50th Girl Scout Anniversary

First International Dinner of the Senior Scouts of the Four Rivers Girl Scout Council was held at the First Christian Church in Parkersburg West Virginia. Twenty five girls recognized for high school graduation received certificates and a daisy and gold coin marking the 50th anniversary of Girl Scouting. The Four Rivers Council is a participant in Athens and Belpre United Appeals Mid-Ohio Valley United Fund and Williamstown Community Chest.

Four Rivers Girl Scout Council First Christian Church Parkersburg W. Va Donna Sowards Stephanie Sheron Athens Margaret Hutchison Athens United Appeals Belpre United Appeals Mid-Ohio Valley United Fund The Williamstown Community Chest

Circle One Hears Talk About Japan

The Alexander Presbyterian Women’s Association met for an all day session at the church. Morning tasks included making cancer dressings while the afternoon featured a business meeting and plans for a June rummage sale and attendance at a Synodical meeting in Worcester. Mrs. Vermillion led devotions on Emancipation Through Sorrow Difficulties and Adjustments. Mrs. McClary spoke, sharing slides of Japan and noting her Kioto origin and Ohio University ties.

Alexander Presbyterian Women’s Assn Wooster Vermillion McClary Kioto Japan Professor McClary Commerce Department Ohio University Lay Higgins

White Shrine Rummage Sale at East State Street site

Interested persons are asked to bring articles to the old Economy Cab Station at 24 East State Street Thursday afternoon or evening or call LY 26505 for pickup. The sale will be held this Friday and Saturday at the old Cab Station.

White Shrine East State St

Four-H Club Elects Officers and Skit Planned

Donna Turrill elected president of First Riders 4-H Club at The Plains. Officers include Carol Knight vice president Belinda Boggs secretary Jimmy Boggs treasurer Kathy and Christy Wallace recreation leaders and Linda Turrill news reporter. Union Variety 4-H Club rehearses skit for Athens Grange and Baker Outdoor Variety members select projects. next meeting May 23 at Efaw home. Shower planned for Mary Cox Allen hosted by Si Allen with Norman K Allen as guest.

Donna Turrill First Riders the Plains Faye Boggs Carol Knight Belinda Boggs Jimmy Boggs Kathy Christy Wallace Baker Outdoor David Bolin Terry Frost George Shaw Mary K. Ward David Uldrich Peggy Efaw Ronnie Whited Peggy Steven Efaw

Mothers Day Gatherings At Mrs Miller Home

Mrs Bert Miller of West River Road Athens hosts her children and their families for Mothers Day. Daughters Eunice Betty Marguerite Charlotte and Anna Belle and sons Edward and Otto attend. Albany Grange meeting moved to May 19 due to Albany Alumni Banquet May 26.

Bert Miller West River Rd Athens Eunice Betty Marguerite Charlotte Anna Belle Edward Otto Albany Grange Albany

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