Clown George T Owen Serves as Shrine Unit Head
George T Owens double life as a top Samson Paper salesman and head of a 28 clown unit for the Al Koran Shrine Temple Cleveland is detailed. He plans to attend the national Shrine convention in Miami Beach on June 17 after performing at Mardi Gras in New Orleans and earlier roaming Atlantic City with a 1917 Model T Ford squirting water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Reeder
Society
George
George T. Owen
Youngstown
Samson Paper Company
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Miami Beach
Fla
New Orleans
Atlantic City
Rose Trick Delights crowds as George Owen entertains
George Owen performs a stemless ring trick in a local restaurant, handing out roses with the stems kept. The gimmick amuses crowds coast to coast and even drew rare mixed reactions including a pocketbook hit. Owen travels with varied acts and supports Esther Hamiltons Christmas party for kids hosted by Youngstown Vindicator.
Dime Trick Lets Magician Claim Nine Cent Profit
George performs a dime vanish trick where a touched tissue wrapped coin bursts into smoke and leaves a disk claiming nine cent profits funding a Florida vacation. The stunt showcases a cheeky claimed return for a small cash-on-hand wager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Florida
Bowling Champs Dine After Victory with Team and Wives
Members of the Thursday Night League bowling team from Norm's Spotland gathered for a Saturday dinner in the Sportsman private room. Guests included Mr and Mrs James Abraham Mr and Mrs Harry Hoffee Mr and Mrs Robert Wickham Mr and Mrs Bert Barnes Mr and Mrs William Kelton Marion Wood and Mrs Wood while Dr and Mrs H B Woody Boles attended. Jim Abraham, formerly with an Ohio University orchestra, played piano while fellow teammates provided saxophone and clarinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norm’s Spotland
James Abraham
Harry Hoffee
Robert Wickham
Bert Barnes
William Kelton
Marion Wood
Wood
H. B
Woody” Boles
the Sportsman
Jim Abraham
Ohio U
Front Page Notes Highlight Local Sports and Visits
George Strode and Mrs. Strode drift through a fishing outing at Burr Oak with Harley Lanning while Strode also fished Dow Lake. Highlights include Armed Forces Day Air Show at Lockbourne and a reference to Pier 66’s resort amenities near Ft. Lauderdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Strode
Messenger
Charles White
Kovlans
Lockbourne Air Base
Armed Forces
Herbie Evans
Bill Whaley
Whaley
John M. Jones
Kenny Kerr
Ft. Lauder ‘Dale
Fla
Pier 66
Gulf Stream
Faculty Wives Honor Mrs Baker With Farewell Luncheon
Ohio University Faculty Wives hosted a farewell luncheon at the OU Center for Mrs. John C Baker as she completes 16 years of Dr. Bakers presidency. About 200 guests attended including speakers at the table and visiting members from New Jersey and Chillicothe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Baker
OU Center
John C. Baker
Ohio University
Baker
Norman Cohn
Frederick McKelvey
Margaret Deppen
Margaret Davis
Homer Bradshaw
George L. Beveroux
Charles Allen Smart
P. L. Peterson
Bakers
H. Westcott Roach
Elizabeth Baker
Athens
Isaac M. Ostrow
Mary Gruman
Boveroux
Essex Fells
N.J
Smart
Chillicothe
Bradshaw
McKelvey
Paulsen
Robert Hawlk
Harry Benz
Charles Smith
A. C. Anderson
R. A. Foster
Faculty Wives Club
Howard S. Shull
Senior SAS Iota Farewell and University Fashion Show
Senior SAS Iota members honored at Mrs. Orville Weissman home include Barb Berg Teresa Turner Mary Ann Kniefer Phillis Ihle Mary Ellen Rose Sarah Bowling Sarah Gahm Nancy Reno and Clela Tesauro entertainment featured Mary Truman Pat Robinet te and soprano Mary May Schneider performed works with piano and xylophone accompaniment Linda Weekley chaired the event Ohio University Home Economics fashion show to be held tonight at 8 in the QU Center ballroom dresses by students open to the public without charge a knitted coat idea for travelers in warm climate also noted Fred Dowler of The Plains is hospitalized in Veterans Hospital Huntington West Virginia Ward 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barb Berg
Teresa Turner
Mary Ann Kniefer
Phillis Ihle
Mary Ellen Rose
Sarah Bowling
Sarah Gahm
Nancy Reno
Clela
Mary Truman
Pat Robinette
Henry Eccles
Mary May Schneider
Waters
Campbell Tipton
Terry Turner
Norma Brown
Haney
Linda Weekley
Ohio University
QU Center Ballroom
Allyne Bane
Athens Country Club Plans Senior and Junior Dinners
Senior golfers at Athens Country Club will hold a dinner and meeting on Thursday May 25 at 6 30 p m to discuss the seniors championship in June and the handicap tournament in September Plans for intercity seniors matches will be set by Dr Ted Sprague golf director A junior dinner and meeting for Junior Championship plans is set for Sunday June 11 at 6 30 p m with parents Reservations for both dinners are to be phoned to George Morris at LY 2 5061.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Country Club
Ted Sprague
ACC Golf
George Morris
Weekend Guests From Roanoke Martinsville And Mansfield
Mrs. Nancy Ann Gibbs of 15 Mulberry Street hosted her granddaughter and family from Roanoke and Martinsville, with Rickey Perry Mark Jackie and Timmie. Earl Sedwick of 14 Central Avenue entertained Gene Webinger and grandson Ronnie Sedwick from Mansfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Ann Gibbs
Mulberry St
C. C. Overstreet and Sons
Rickey, Perry, Mark, Jackie
Timmie
Roanoke
Jack Rasnic
Martinsville
Earl Sedwick
Central Ave
Gene Webinger
Ronnie Sedwick
Mansfield
Minerd Family Birthday Party Honored in Guysville
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Minerd and son Roy were honored at a birthday party at their Guysville home. Eleven of their 12 children attended. a daughter from Chillicothe could not attend. Guests came from Guysville Stewart Coolville Little Hocking Hockingport and Columbus. The Plains Home Demonstration Club will meet May 23 at 7:30 p.m. in The Plains High School community room with cancer films and dressings demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Minerd
Roy
Guysville
Plains Home Demonstration Club
Plains High School
Calendar items from local churches and clubs
First Methodist Church hosts Circle meetings and a potluck picnic with various hostesses. Other groups include Happy Hour Club at 439 East State, Presbyterian Woman groups with multiple hosts and times, First Christian Church CWF meeting, WBA, Amesville Presbyterian Women at Mrs. Linscott home, Cub Pack 53 at Morrison Elementary, Rose Leaf Temple Pythian Sisters, Canaan Grange meeting with potluck, and Athena Delphian Club led by Mrs. Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Frank Batdorf
William Poling
Roy Paynter
Homer Cherrington
C. R. White
WSCS
Ross Wright
Long Run Rd
James Householder
Brady White
O. D. Morrison
N. Congress St
First Christian Church
CWF Group
McGlone
WBA
Harry Cokenougher
Livingston Rd
Women’s Association
Amesville Presbyterian Church
Lucille’ Linscott
Linscott
Alyce Sayer
Morrison Elementary School
Roseleaf Temple
Pythian Sisters
Carbondale
Canaan Grange
Athena Delphian Club
John Adams
Chauncey-Dover Alumni Banquet Planned for May 27
Chauncey-Dover Alumni Association announces a spring banquet to be held Saturday May 27 at 6 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Special reunions are set for classes 1906 1911 1916 1921 1926 1931 1936 1941 1946 1951 1956 with tables reserved. Reservations due by May 24 to secretary Mrs Ralph Brown 13 High St Chauncey or RA 5-2022. Alexander Presbyterian Women Circle One will host a bake sale at Gandee's Music Store Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Brown
High St
Chauncey
Phoning RA
Alexander Presbyterian
Circle One
Gandee’s
S. Court St
OU Dames Award PHT Degrees For Wives Of Graduates
OU Dames awarded PHT degrees to wives whose husbands graduate in June at a ceremony hosted by Mrs. J C Baker. Dr. Edgar Whan gave a dramatic reading. Twenty two recipients plus several eligible absentees were named, with new officers installed and a $50 scholarship announced for the fall semester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Baker
Edgar Whan
Baker
Sherry Hay
Janet Fulton
Monica Devlin
Melba Carlton
Raile Wrenner
Vera Gozda
Mary Lou Guilbalt
Ruth Smythe
Nancy Olson
Irene Stephenson Carol
OU Dames
Office of Financial Aid
Iris Achieves Colorful History As Richland Garden Speaks
Mrs. Edward Mizicko chaired the Richland Avenue Garden Club meeting at Mrs. Harry Coke nougher's home. She explained iris origins, cultural uses, and care while officers for 1961-62 were elected. New member Mrs. Howard Eschenbacher joined. the Morrison School project was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Mizicko
Richland Avenue
Mizicko
Francis Conrath
Morrison School
Ernest McNeal
Tom Henry
R. E. Burson
Harry Cakenougher
Richland Garden Club
Kenneth Steward
Vern Kempton
Clyde Hines
Howard Eschenbacher
Don Gallagher
Carl Conrath
Robert Essex Elected Morrison PTA Head
Morrison Elementary School PTA elected officers at May meeting with Robert Essex as president Carl Shermer vice president Mrs Lester Young secretary and Mrs Paul Jones treasurer Also approved 550 for summer school steps and playground improvements John Dunlap principal reported hazards and progress of landscaping Shrubbery planted more bushes to come Mothersingers group and Ronald Scott provided entertainment Members urged to contact Essex for next year committees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison Elementary School
PTA
Robert Essex
Carl Shermer
Lester Young
Paul Jones
John Dunlap
Carl Conrath
Mothersingers
Ronald Scott
Essex
Glenna Weatherby
Jess Weekley
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Clowning
George Owen
Dave Reeder
Los Angeles
Chicago
Detroit
Pathetique
California
al Koran
Esther Hamilton
Ruth Lyons
Cincinnati
Kelvinator
Kelvinator Value Festival
Electric Motor Service
W. State Street
Ohio
Mrs. Howard Shull
Sigma Alpha Iota
Orville Weissman
Gra
Ham Rd
Tesauro
Fred Dowler
the Plains
Veterans Hospital
Ward
Huntington
W. Va
Chauncey-Dover Alumni Association
Plan Bake Sale
Cary Chrome
Raya Tou
Pat Shannon
Bonnie Diedrick
Jo Krisch
Connie Hatch
Interest Group
Edee Kolb
Sharon Hansen
Arlene Weaver
Lottie Lou Anglin
Mrs. Mizicko
Richland Garden
Morrison
Heiner
Ambassador Laundries & Drycleaning
Stimson
A&p
Norwalk
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