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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1961

Page

6

Speaking Personally: Local Residents Return From Extended Tours

Mrs. Rolland S. Jones reports a seven week Mediterranean cruise with stops in Portugal Spain Italy France and Morocco aboard the SS Independence and SS Constitution. Other local travelers include Dr and Mrs Carl Bowman and grandchildren Suzanne and John von Bargen, plus the Davises who visited Tennessee Georgia and Florida, and several families hosting Mother's Day gatherings in Athens and surrounding communities.

Rolland S. Jones Grosvenor Spain Portugal Italy France Morocco Jones Margaret Kasten N. Congress St New York Lisbon Madrid Barcelona Nice Marseilles Rome Naples Florence Mediterranean Elba Majorca Capri Gibralta Monaco Casa Blanca North Africa Santa Maria Rabat Tangeier S.S Carl M. Bowman E. State Glenn von Bargen Cincinnati Washington, D. C Bowmans Suzanne John von Bargen

Dr Ida Scudder Reviewed By Mrs Staats At Pallas Club

Pallas Club members met at 13 N Shannon Ave to hear Mrs L C Staats review Dr Ida Scudder, famed medical missionary in India. The talk praised her work at Vellore, wart against diseases, and fundraising surpassing five and a half million dollars. The program noted 1961 plans and the forthcoming topic Africa An Awakening Giant.

Dr. Ida Mrs. Staats Pallas Pallas Club L. J. Hartin N. Shannon Ave L. C. Staats Ida India Staats Albert Schweitzer Africa Ida Scudder Vellore Asia Dorothy Clark Wilson Scudder Cornell University Cornell, Medical School Mildred Chatter

Talent Show by Sixth Graders at Morrison Elementary

Mrs Ester Efaw teaches the sixth grade at Morrison Elementary. The class presented Time of Confusion in the Castle as an original play by Barbara Fox Betty Williams and Sandra Brooks. The program featured songs poems dances and instrumental pieces by the 33 students. Candy given to accompanist Mrs Grace Hoffman and Mrs Ester Efaw.

Ester Efaw Morrison Elementary School Barbara Fox Betty Williams Sandra Brooks Candy Grace Hoffman

Plan Picnic For Athens Nursery School

The Athens Cooperative Nursery School schedules a picnic on the grounds of Athens State Hospital for Wednesday May 17 with pupils families invited. A rain date is Friday May 19. Birthday party plans follow for pupils with birthdays in off months. The school relocates to EUB Church Ohio Ave in September with Elaine Olds teaching three year olds and Eva Lederer returning for four year olds. Fall board includes Mrs. Robert Callaway as chairman and other officers.

Athens Elaine Olds Eva Lederer Robert Callaway Archie Greer Lloyd Watkins John Hill Paul Ganes

Misses and Women's Bra Pattern 4715 Sizes 32 to 46

Pattern 4715 offers a long line and regular bra for sizes 32 through 46 with comfortable, firm support. Requires as yardage for each size and 35 cents per pattern plus 10 cents for first class mailing. Send name address zone size style to Anne Adams at The Messenger Pattern Dept. 243 West 17th St New York.

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

OU School Parents To Meet Guidance In Elementary School

An all school parents meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Ohio University Elementary School to discuss guidance in elementary education. Guest speaker William Raines, new College of Education member, will teach guidance next fall. Dismissal is 1 30 p m Wednesday as staff advise university students. The calendar notes Memorial Day no school May 30 and the hot dish program ends May 31. Milk only served from June 1 and regular school ends June 6 at 1 30 p m with summer sessions June 19 to July 21.

Ohio University William Raines College of Education Raines Harry Lackey

Trophies In Duplicate Tournament

Twenty five players took part in the semi annual invitational bridge event by the Athens Duplicate Bridge Club. David Dole won the overall and top trophy, with Dick Byrd first in afternoon and Dole first in evening. Masterpoint game scheduled for Friday May 19 at the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company rooms.

Athens David Dole Dick Byrd Paul Ferry Frank Dilley Dole P. C. Nichols Charles Ramseth

Rhines Topic Chairs Set For Nursery School Meeting

Mr and Mrs Edward E Rhine will chair a meeting for parents of preschool children in the Fellowship Lounge at First Methodist Church. Wednesday at 8 p.m. Prof Gilbert A Stephenson of Ohio University will speak on music’s role in early childhood education.

Patricia Ann Parsons Randall Parsons Athens Donald S. Parsons Shepherdstown W. Va Parsons Tri-Hi-Y Subdistrict Methodist Youth Fellowship Shepherdstown Methodist Church Edward E. Rhine First Methodist Church Gilbert A. Stephenson Ohio University

Calendar Wednesday Dames and Auxiliary Meet at Fort Street

Dell Dames led by Mrs. Karl Krauskopf host a 7 30 p m program A Travelogue by Miss Isabelle Work at 26 Fort St Reeves Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge holds degree practice with refreshments The Plains VFW Auxiliary meets at 7 30 p m withMrs Roger Sapp Mothersingers at East Elementary School PTA gather in kindergarten room at 7 30 p m for a program and meeting

Dell Dames Karl Krauskopf Fort St Isabelle Work Nannie Allom Rebekah

Helping Teen Jack Boost Confidence and Complexion

A mother asks how to help her son Jack who is short and has acne. Advice suggests removal of blemishes via washing, a boy friendly cleansing kit, and a tinted cream. diet tips urge avoiding sweets. Emphasis shifts to inner worth over looks and recommends teen problem reading lists.

Jack Dad

Under the Elms Band Concert Tonight at Memorial Auditorium

The Ohio University Concert Band directed by Charles Minelli performs the fifth Under the Elms concert at Memorial Auditorium west portico. If rain occurs the event will be canceled.

Ohio University Charles Minelli Memorial Auditorium Minelli

Morrison PTA Meeting May 19 Offers Music and Installations

Morrison Elementary School PTA meets Friday May 19 at 7 30 p m. The Mothers Singers Choir and guitarist Mr Roland Scott provide entertainment. New officers will be installed.

Morrison Elementary School PTA Mothers’ Singers’ Choir Roland Scott

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