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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1960

Page

8

Under Elms Concert Planned Tonight by Ohio University Band

The 85 member Ohio University Concert Band performs the fourth Under the Elms concert at 7 15 p m with a program including solos by Phyllis Yarrow and Norma Brown, winds overture, and True Love. Rain will cancel. Remaining concerts May 24 and June 4 5 will be conducted by seniors and broadcast on WOUB.

Ohio University Charles Minelli Phyllis Yarrow Leroy Anderson Charles Carter Cleo Rucker Cole Porter Norma Brown Minelli WOUB

Church Repair Plans Discussed by Aid Society

At a Mount Zion Baptist Church meeting held at Mrs. Ida Cooper's home, the Ladies Aid Society focused on the church repair campaign. Discussion leader was Mrs. Blanche Russell, with members including Mrs. Gertrude Strickland, Mrs. Lashia Bell, Mrs. Lucille Strickland, Mrs. Edythe Luckadoo, Mrs. Lydia Nero, Mrs. Burdette, Mrs. Frances Raymond, and Mrs. Mary Louise Saunders.

Ladies Aid Society Mount Zion Baptist Church Ida Cooper Blanche Russell Gertrude Strickland Let Gertrude Strickland Lashia Bell Lucille Strickland Edythe Luckadoo Lydia Nero Burdette Frances Raymond Mary Louise Saunders

Hooper Birth Announced In Pittsburgh Family

Mrs. and Mr. Frank Hooper of Pittsburgh announce the birth of son David Michael on May 14. Grandparents are Leo F. Hooper Athens Route 1 and Robert S. Latta Caster Wyoming. Great grandparents are W. L. West Albany. A rummage sale at First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall supports church activities Friday and Saturday with hours 10 am to 6 pm Friday and 9 am to 1 pm Saturday.

Frank Hooper Pittsburgh David Michael Leo F. Hooper Athens Route 1 Robert S. Latta Caster, Wyo W. L. West Albany First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall

Designing Gramma Donay Finds New Life At 70

Kathleen Donay widow of a New York real estate man and mother of three daughters lives apart in Jackson Heights. She creates historically accurate doll costumes and millinery for antique dolls, volunteers as a relief teacher, and plans to be a summer camp counselor at Camp Madison Felicia.

Dorothy Roe Kathleen Donay Oscar Caswell Natalie Donay New York Mrs. Donay Jackson Heights Long Is Island New York Public Shore Camille Eliza Doolittle My Fair Lady

Mothers Bible Class Social at Zion Free Will Baptist Church

Mrs. Robert Ziegler hosted the Mothers Bible Class at 49 Central Ave last week. Nineteen members and 12 visitors attended a program of hymns scripture and devotions. A stork shower honored Mrs. Marvin Markin of Radcliff. door prize went to Mrs. Lewis Weyant. Next meeting June 3 at 7 30 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Glenn Collins 20 S Shannon Ave. Mrs Stage of the Lower Plains will be honored at a baby shower.

Robert Ziegler Mothers Bible Zion Free Will Baptist Church Central Ave Marvin Markin Radcliff Vernon John Rimmey Lewis Weyant Glenn Collins S. Shannon Ave Stage Lower Plains

Matlack Wins Athens Bridge Invitational Overall

Emile Matlack takes first in the Athens Duplicate Bridge Club semi annual invitational with 50 boards across two sessions at Hotel Berry. Mayor Virgil Catlin and Dr. Frank Dilley share runner up rankings. Ramseth and Golos also place high. Master point awards will follow. last year’s winner was Joseph Grogan.

Emile Matlack Athens Virgil Catlin Frank Dilley Charles Ramseth Elory Golos Robert Wood Berry Matlack Joseph Grogan ACBL

Entertain With A Spring Luncheon Party Tips

A spring luncheon brings friends together after winter and a fresh home. Prepare a cheerful color scheme with best china and luncheon cloth for a festive celebration. Emphasize light food suitable for hospital settings.

New Trends in Education Topic Debated by Education Trends Club

Mrs. Eldon Dailey spoke on New Trends in Education at the Wednesday Club's final meeting hosted by Mrs. E. H. Lasch. She argued education is global and teenagers must stand on their own to help nations advance in a new global plan. Program books for 1960-61 were distributed and refreshments served. the club resumes in September.

Eldon Dailey E. H. Lasch

Beef stuffed tomatoes or green peppers for a spring luncheon

Home economist Reba Staggs offers a practical beef stuffed tomato recipe for six servings. Prepare by mixing cooked beef celery onion lemon juice mayonnaise and salt then stuff hollowed tomatoes and top with crushed potato chips. Bake at 375 F for 20 to 25 minutes.

Reba Staggs

Notice to Contributors from The Messenger Women’s Page

The Messenger invites reports on social events clubs and personal news for women’s pages. Provide organization title meeting time place and date with correct names and titles of participants. Use husbands’ names for married women and prefix Miss or Mrs as appropriate.

the Messenger

Chase Circle Ruth Hosts May Luncheon and Exchange

Mrs. John Smith of Pleasant Hill Road chaired the Chase Circle Ruth May gathering at 00 Chase Ruth Circle. The group shared a pot luck luncheon and a flower exchange while signing get well cards for several members and congratulating Mrs. Charles Chase on her new infant.

John Smith Pleasant Hill Road Chase Circle of Ruth

Athens County 4-H Junior Leaders Plan Meeting

The Athens County 4-H Junior Leaders meet Wednesday night in the Junior Fair Building at the fairgrounds. Movies including Our National Parks will be shown and applications for summer camp counselor positions will be distributed.

Athens County Fair Grounds

Buffet Becomes Mother's Club Meeting Highlights

The Chauncey Mother's Club gathered at Mrs. Herald Meeks home in The Plains for a buffet supper with nine members present. Mrs. James Woodyard celebrated a birthday and received a gift. Mrs Blaine Grubb of Athens won the door prize. A stork shower was planned for Mrs Millard Douglas at the next Chauncey meeting hosted by Mrs William Schoonover on May 26.

Chauncey

Méins Fire Department to Meet Tonight at School

The Plains Fire Department will meet at 7 30 p m today at the school. Trustees will join to plan a new fire station. All members are urged to attend.

The Plains Fire Department

Calendar of Events For Wednesday

Women of Church of Good Shepherd host Nigerian student Elijah Adenuga at 8 p.m. New Marsh Methodist Loyalty Class at 7 30. Rufus Putnam School room meeting at 2 p.m. Rebekah Lodge Nannie Allom. Higley Study Circle annual luncheon at Gallipolis noon. Hi Lo Home Demonstration Club cancer dressings 7 30. Carthage Troy Alumni school lunch room Coolville 8 p.m. Girl Scout camp neighborhoods 3 and 4 Rotan 10 2. East Elementary PTA program sixth grade parents 7 30 executive board 7.

Women of Church of Good Shepherd Paul Brandes Northwood Speaker Elijah Adenuga New Marshfield Rt. 4 Carthage-Troy Alumni Association Coolville East

Minister is Guest At Meeting of Circle One

Leical Circle One of the Alexander Presbyterian Women’s Association met at Mrs. William Smith’s home with thirteen members and one guest, Rev. Laurence Woodruff. After devotions led by Mrs. Thomas Dixon, a discussion on The Militant Church from Consider The Church was presented by the Rev. Woodruff. The house featured African violets begonias and geraniums. A social hour followed. Turkey is a constitutional republic with four year elections for its national assembly.

Alexander Presbyterian Women’s Association William Smith Thomas Dixon Laurence Woodruff Olin Baker Harold Brown Charles Carsey Dixon Homer Higgins P. M. Lax Anna Pearl McVay Roy Radford Smith Woodruff Turkey

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