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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1962

Page

5

DAR Good Citizens Honored At County Meeting

Winners in the county wide DAR Good Citizenship contest were Caroline Colbert Glouster first place Linda Burchfield Amesville second place Judy Van Dyke Albany third place and honorable mentions Becky Biggs Athens Sharon Mae Clain Athens Route 2 Carol Wilson Stewart and Martina King Shade. The Nabby Lee Ames Chapter met at 40 N College St with Edith Wray guest speaker reviewing Washingtons Lady and noting Mrs Washingtons morale boosting aid travels.

The DAR Caroline Colbert Glouster Linda Burchfield Amesville Judy van Dyke Albany Becky Biggs Athens Sharon MaeClain Carol Wilson Stewart Martina King Shade Nabby Lee Ames Daughters of the American Revolution H. G. Stalder Mary Stalder N. College St

Garden Club Officer Slate is Presented

The Athens Garden Club met Monday afternoon at Mrs. Samuel Hicks’s home to announce the next year’s officer slate. Officers include Mrs. Wilson Smith president and Mrs. How ard Stout vice president, with several secretaries, a treasurer, and a historian. The meeting featured reports from committee chairs and a plant sale hosted by Mrs. Baird and Mrs. Dow Grones, with guests served coffee and rolls. The garden around Mrs. Hicks’s home was toured during the gathering.

Athens Garden Club Samuel Hicks Wilson Smith Howard Stout Carl Clifford Homer Baird G. E. Smith D. M. Downard Ernest Collins Baird Dow Grones Elmwood Hicks George Hunter

Music Groups Plan Meeting At Hospital

The South East District of the Ohio Federation of Music Clubs partners with Athens State Hospital and Ohio University to sponsor a Music in Hospitals Workshop on June 2 at Athens State Hospital. The event aims to coordinate volunteer music therapy activities and gather new ideas for the field. Principal speaker Mariana Bing leads Community Mental Health efforts in Allegheny County.

Ohio Federation of Music Clubs Athens State Hospital Department of Music Therapy Ohio University National Federation of Music Clubs Training Institute Michigan State University Mariana Bing United Mental Health Services Alleghany County Pittsburgh Miss Bing Cleve Odom Dwight Robinson Ohio Federation of Music Clubs Inc Evelyn Miller Chillicothe Veterans Administration Hospital William W. Sears South East District Music In Hospitals

Concert Set This Evening by Ohio University Band

The fifth Under The Elms concert features soloist James Rees and guest conductor Dr. Karl Ahrendt at 7:15 p.m. The program includes the second movement of Howard Hanson’s Romantic Symphony, vocal selections by the Delta Upsilon Vocal Quartet, Broadway musical numbers, and marches. Charles Minelli, director of Ohio University Bands, has led the series for 11 years.

Ohio University James Rees School of Music Karl Ahrendt Howard Hanson Delta Upsilon Charles Minelli Ohio University Bands

Chauncey Alumni Banquet and Dance Set for May 26

Chauncey Dover alumni plan a banquet at the high school gym at 6 PM with a 9 PM dance. Classes 1907 through 1957 will hold reunions. reservations due May 24 to CD Alumni. Music includes David Danko from class of 1962. Tickets at the door. no back dues.

Chauncey Dover David Danko Chauncey

Bridge winners announced at sixth week tournament

The Duplicate Bridge Club concluded its sixth week event scored by international match points. Four teams competed with the First team consisting of Larry Curl P. O. Nichols Ellery Golos and Shen Lin. Alternates were Dr. and Mrs. Frank Dilley. A second tournament will be held soon.

Duplicate Bridge Club Larry Curl P. O. Nichols Ellery Golos Shen Lin Frank Dilley

Concert Saturday for Athens County children at Memorial Auditorium

A series of symphonic pieces designed for children will be performed Saturday at 10 a.m. in Memorial Auditorium. The Ohio University Symphony Orchestra under Dr. Karl Ahren dt presents Tune and Workout for Orchestra, Toy Symphony, Nutcracker excerpts, Bear Dance, and The Music Box with an interpretive dance by Mrs. Eugene Wickstrom. Tickets are available at bookstores and at the venue from 9 a.m. Saturday. open to Athens County primary students and parents.

Athens County Memorial Auditorium Karl Ahrendt Ohio University Symphony Orchestra George Kleinsinger Haydn Tschaikowsi Bartok-Serly Lindoff Eugene Wickstrom Athens County Primary School

Miss Cecily Jukes to Wed Richard Loerky

A luncheon hosted by Mrs. Paul Cotton and daughter Paula honored bride elect Miss Cecily Jukes. Alpha Gamma Delta sisters attended along with the Jukes family and friends. The wedding is set for June 28.

Cecily Jukes Richard Loerky Paul Cotton Paula Miss Jukes Alpha Gamma Delta Joyce Deakins Fran Ward Marianne Pecora Judy Smith Alice Dawson Dale Carr Karen Sheppard Sharon Hemmings Mary Wilson Olive Quillen Vincent Jukes Eileen Jukes Jennie Ray Bush

Alumni Banquet Set by Carthage-Troy Alumni Group

Carthage Troy Coolville Hi alumni banquet scheduled for June 2 in the high school gym. Dinner at 7 p.m. Attendees may bring one guest. Coolville High School graduates invited. Reservations to Ray Strickler Box 833 Coolville by May 26. $2 per plate.

Carthage-Troy Coolville- Hi Coolville

Steppe Beauticians Host Regional Clairol Colorama

Steppe's Beauticians Inc hosted a Sunday color clinic for Clairol Inc reps and eight local salon managers from Ohio and West Virginia. Clairol’s Thelma Henderson and Jill Bevan led demonstrations on color application, processing, and latest hair coloring advances, with Tom Callon of Chicago outlining current style trends.

Steppe’s Beauticians, Inc Steppe Clairol, Inc Steppe’s Beauticians Ohio West Virginia Joe Nimo Midwest Clairol Irc Thelma Henderson Jill Bevan Tom Callon Chicago Claude L Steppe R Basil Rutter Max Kinneer Lancaster Zanesville Ravenswood W Va A. W. Cox Parkersburg Williamson W. Va Otto Marietta Huntington Store Bradshay-Dieh Huntington New York City Nora Lee Kemper Beauticians Kemper Virginia Farrell Academy of High Fashion

Bible Women Topic Highlighted at Kings Daughter Class

May meeting of the Kings Daughter Sunday School class in Haydnville featured Bible Women as the devotion topic led by Mrs. Charles Vollmer. Mrs. Raymond Stover hosted the session with Mrs. Albert Sparks presiding over the business meeting. attendees included Mrs. Neil Garhart Miss Nora Skiner Mrs. Haskel Moore Mrs. Harry Swaim Mrs. Genevieve Martin Mrs. Luther Skiner Mrs. Vollmer Mrs. Sparks and one guest.

Haydenville Charles Vollmer Kings Daughter Raymond Stover Albert Sparks Neil Garhart Nora Skiner Haskel Moore Harry Swaim Genevieve Martin Luther Skiner Vollmer Sparks

Bridal Shower Honors Mrs. Mary Cox Allen

Mrs Mary Cox Allen bride of Norman Allen was guest of honor at a Nazarene Church parsonage shower. Hostesses were Joyce Dailey Mildred Ahart Mable Dailey and Rose Chambers. Two games awarded prizes to Mildred Allen and Beulah Jones. Gifts displayed under a yellow umbrella with streamers and spring flowers.

Mary Cox Allen Norman Allen Nazarene Church Joyce Dailey Mildred Ahart Mable Dailey Rose Chambers Mildred Allen Beulah Jones Rose Cox Carl Cox Jay Harold Keiser Kay Ronnie Keiser Earl Dailey Edith Bobo Robert Bean Helen Hawk Virginia Welch Barbara Jones Gale Price Wilbur Warner Ella Thomp

Eight Athens County 4-H Clubs Report Active Meetings

Fourteen 4-H clubs in Athens County held recent meetings this week. The Union Variety Club practiced a Grange skit and planned Rural Life Sunday at Union Church. Merry Needles Club named Toni Mc Grath and Lauretta Glasgo as junior leaders. next meeting June 13. C. T. Cattle Club met at Coolville School with nine members. next meeting June 7. Saddle Slickers Club gathered at Bates Church planning a July 7–8 trail ride and fundraising for the 4-H horse barn at the county fair grounds. Members will donate logs to be sawed into lumber. Wiener roast after May 27 at Carla Coates home.

Athens County Union Variety Club Union Church For Rural Life Union Church Merry Needles Club Toni McGrath Lauretta Glasgo Coolville C. T. Cattle Club Saddle Slickers Club Bates Church County Fair Grounds Carla Coates

Demonstration on sewing basics shown to Class Clovers

Mary Cameron Virginia Bowing and Linda Watkins led a sewing basics demonstration for the Class Clovers held at the home of Mary and Marilyn McGee. The session outlined important steps to learn before starting to sew and emphasized practical practice.

Mary and Marilyn McGee Mary Cameron Virginia Bowing Linda Watkins

Wee Willing Workers Meet At Mrs Hannings Home

Eleven members attended a planning session for future activities held at the home of Mrs. Hanning in The Plains.

Wee Willing Workers Club

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Hilo Club and Local Groups Schedule Meetings

Wednesday calendar lists Hilo Club gathering at 7 30 p m with Mrs Elson Hedges Mansfield Rd Albany Woman's Society Christian Service 7 p m program led by Mrs Emel Arbaugh and Mrs Merrill Nelson Hostesses named. Additional items include Homemakers Club installation 10 30 a m at 327 State Bringee service American Legion Auxiliary 8 p m election of officers James Vercoe to speak on Poppy Program Putnam All Parents meeting at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium New Marshfield Canasta Club led by Mrs James Mace 7 30 Athens Theta Rho girls 8 p m at IOOF hall Degree of Pocahontas No 131 7 30 p m all members urged to attend Nomination of officers cancer film shown at 8 30 p m Union Methodist Church.

Albany Woman's Society Christian Service Emel Arbaugh Merrill Nelson Edna Whiteman Jessie Tewksberry Effie Lawson Ross Davis American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home James Vercoe Putnam New Marshfield Canasta Club James Mace Athens Theta Rho IOOF Union Methodist Church

This and That Club Plans June Wiener Roast

The This and That Club at Shade plans a wiener roast and picnic for month’s end. The group met at the home of Mrs. Roberta Mantle. The next meeting is set for June 1.

Shade Roberta Mantle

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