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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1963

Page

2

Area Couple Is Wed At St Paul Methodist Church

Miss Patti Wedge and James Stearns wed at St Paul Methodist Church Point Pleasant in a 3 p m May 19 ceremony. Bride wears chantilly lace gown and veil. reception followed at the bride’s home. The couple plans to reside in Niagara Falls New York after a wedding trip. The groom serves in the United States Air Force.

St. Paul Methodist Church Point Pleasant Patti Wedge Charles Wedge Jackson Ave James Stearns Leonard Stearns Gallipolis Randall Prince Chantilly Robert Swann David Durst Paul Wedge Stearns Point Pleasant High School Portsmouth Business College Capitol Finance United States Air Force Effie Manor Effie Road Apt Niagara Falls New York

July Wedding in Norway Planned by Lynne Hamrick

Mrs. Elizabeth T. Hamrick of Winston-Salem announces the engagement of her daughter Lynne to Jens Thorbjornsen of Mosjoen Norway. Lynne Hamrick is a voice instructor at Ohio University and studied at Salem College Julliard and Stuttgart as a Fulbright scholar. Jens Thorbjornsen holds a masters in research chemistry from the University of Oslo and works as a chemical engineer in Oslo Elektrokemisk A S. The couple plans to wed July 13 in Stavanger and will reside in Mosjoen Norway.

Elizabeth T. Hamrick Winston-Salem N. C Lynne Jens Thorbjornsen Mosjoen Norway Stavanger Miss Hamrick Ohio University Salem College Julliard School of Music Stuttgart Germany Thorbjornsen University of Oslo Elektrokemisk A S Oslo

Mrs Stewart Named County Government Advisor For Buckeye Girls State

Mrs. William Stewart of 26 N McKinley Ave is appointed by the Girls State Board to serve as county government advisor at the 17th annual Buckeye Girls State. The nine day workshop runs June 15 to 23 on Capital University campus in Columbus. Stewart is a Racine Unit 602 auxiliary member and former 8th district president. Also noted are Athens residents Tom Henry and Francis Pontious among others attending the Jackson Emblem Club installation and Gallipolis club events.

William’ Stewart N. McKinley Ave Girls State Board of Directors Ohio American Legion Auxiliary Buckeye Capital University Columbus Stewart Racine Auxiliary

Teacher Honored For Twenty Years At Carthage

About 150 friends relatives and fellow teachers attended a party honoring Mrs. Nita Dillinger for twenty years of teaching at Carthage Elementary School. Co chairs William Glover and Herb Sanger shared her life story with photos voices and memories. Gifts were presented by Owen McVoy Ben Fortney and Cathey Bailey for the Parent Teachers Club and Carthage students.

Nita Dillinger Carthage William Glover Herb Sanger Cochairmen Dillinger Owen McVoy Ben Fortney Cathey Bailey Parent-Teachers Club Orleen Collins Robert McCoy

Picnic Coffee and Cheddar Walnut Sandwiches for Memorial Day

A holiday cookout plan features open fire brewed coffee and tangy cheddar walnut sandwiches. Include cole slaw deviled eggs relishes and the coffee to accompany 8 servings. Recipe details cover coffee proportions steeping and a grilled cheese walnut filling with mayonnaise and salad dressing.

Crystal Pool

Hints From Heloise on Carpet Cleaning Tips

Dear Heloise: Immediate blotting removes 90 percent of rug stains. Put white blotting material over the spot and press with the ball of the foot, then cover with a dry towel weighted with books for eight hours. This reduces later spotting by professional cleaners. Richard N. Hopper.

Heloise National Institute of Rug Cleaning Richard N. Hopper Mr. Hopper

Athens Seniors Prepare Festive Weekend Agenda

Athens High School seniors plan a weekend of events starting with a senior breakfast June 1 at 9 30 a m at Lake Hope Lodge featuring The Sundowners Senior Singers and AHS teachers. A senior party follows Commencement June 7 from 11 p m to 6 30 a m with a Polynesian theme MahooMaka and a 2 a m Varsity Theater movie encore.

Athens High School Lake Hope Lodge Sundowners AHS Sue Sheeder Beulah Hoffee Charles Dalton G. A. Gardner Clyde Plant Chris Young Barry Young Kenny Woodburn Wallie Hahn Sherry White Mark Vaughn Bill Biggs Virginia Reeves Darla Coates Helen Hunter Juanita Salyers Milford Warner Richard Walker Kay Verity Paul Lewis Paul Krauss David Smith Henri Seibert Steve Krauss Mike Seibert John Walker Charles Snow Janie Dean Bev Bowen Jim Ferguson Ivan Romine Leo Walker Susan Romine Linda Frum Diantha Murphy Dick Cone Bob Greer David Young C. A. Slater Paul Murphy Joyce Smith T. W. Gaston J. B. White Candy Mathews Judy Smith

Girl Scout Brownies Earn Wings at Camp Rotan Ceremony

Twenty six Brownies from Troop 212 received their wings and pins at a fly up ceremony at Camp Rotan after reciting the Girl Scout promise and laws. Leaders Mrs. Carrol Davis, Mrs. Harry Fry, and Barbara Carpenter presented the awards. Troop 217 welcomed the girls. a wiener roast and short hike followed. Committee mothers assisting included Mrs. D. H. Brown and others. Troop 114 later toured Athens County Children's Home presenting a check for recreational equipment with leaders Mrs. Frank Hartley and helpers.

Camp Rotan Carrol Davis Harry Fry Barbara Carpenter Deborah Armbruster Mary Brinkman Marsha Brown Christine Channell Jane Clark Jill Crossen Patricia Davis Vicki Dunfee Virginia Elliott Mary Fry Jody Gilbert Michele Hart Leslie Hicks Denise Jasnau Marcia Keller Jennifer Mills Margaret McDonnell Debra McGarvey Saundra Sander Penny Sawyer Karen Sinnett Judith Stuart Vicky Settle Mary Urbach Shean Weber Robin Yaw Girl Scout Organization D. H. Brown William Channell Hiram Hart Ivan Sander Brownie Athens County Frank Hartley Doris Whiteside H. B. Kendall

Legion Auxiliary raises funds and names officers

Local American Legion Auxiliary reports 677.77 from last week's poppy sale for veteran rehabilitation and child welfare. Nominating slate includes Mrs Billings as president and Mrs Sanders as treasurer. delegates named for Cleveland convention with alternates listed. Memorial Day potluck planned. officers to be installed June 26 with Mrs Carr officiating.

Edmund _ Settle K. T. Crossen American Legion Auxiliary Neil Billings Edward Jordan Charles Shirley Jack R. Quest Lion Sanders Department Cleveland Billings James Balding Wilson Carr James Vercoe John Cox Gale Price Arley Moler Ralph Straw Legion Home Charles Richardson Thomas Rosser Don Strawn Quest Carr

Girl Scouts to Meet for Memorial Day Parade

Girl Scouts marching in the Memorial Day Parade will meet at 9 a.m. on West Washington Street. The event aligns with Thursday observances and local civic activities.

West Washington St

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