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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1957

Page

12

Entertain With Family Dinner for Mrs Sprague

Dr and Mrs John R Sprague hosted a family dinner at the Athens Country Club on Saturday evening for Mrs Sprague s birthday. Attending were Dr and Mrs John T Sprague of Madison Wis Dr and Mrs Edward A Sprague Dr and Mrs William E Sprague and Suzanne of Athens Dr and Mrs Robert J Sprague and daughters Anna and Nancy of Columbus Dr and Mrs Robert E Main and children Tom Linda Billy Theresa of Athens Mr and James A Devlin and children Michael Mollie of Dayton Mrs P F Kelly and son John of Columbus Miss Mary Devlin and Miss Trene Devlin.

John R., Sprague Athens Country Club Sprague John T. Sprague Madison, Wis Edward A. Sprague William E. Sprague Suzanne Athens Robert J. Sprague Anna Nancy Columbus Robert E. Main Tom Linda Billy Theresa James A. Devlin Michael Mollie Dayton P. F. Kelly John Mary Devlin Trene Devlin

Former Athens Minister Honored in Evanston Service

Dr. Fred E. Luchs longtime former pastor of Athens First Presbyterian Church will be honored at a service at The First Congregational Church in Evanston Illinois celebrating the 25th anniversary of his ordination. Letters from friends may be sent to the 25th Anniversary Committee at 1417 Hinman Ave Evanston Ill for the tribute leather bound book.

Fred E. Luchs Athens

Scouts Host Family Picnic and Proficiency Badges

Girl Scout Troop No. 35 hosted a May 27 picnic at the Sherons home on Roosevelt Dr for families. Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. Olson presented badges and four year stars to scouts, with the Lord Baden Powell Centennial Strip also awarded.

Girl Scout Troop No. 35 Emerson Sheron Roosevelt Dr Thor Olson Central School Cora Evans Sherow Paul Murphy Patty Conant Sue Damm Carolyn Frost Mary Gilmore Phyllis Lausche Loretta McGlone Diantha Murphy Judy Sheldon Stephanie Sheron Kay West Sandra Wilson Mrs. Murphy

Bridal Showers Honor Miss Monia Vermillion in Ohio

A bridal shower at Mrs. Claude Kantner’s Peach Ridge Road home honored Monia Lee Vermillion with a tea table of dolls, a pastel canopy, and garden flower decor. Hostesses were Mrs. Claude Kantner Sr., Mrs. William Stehr, and Mrs. Carl Sylvester. music featured two Ohio University students from Korea.

Claude Kantner Peach Ridge Rd Monia Lee Vermillion William C. Stehr Carl Sylvester Wehita Halle Ohio University International Korea In Mook Lee Glenn Mingus Warren Easler Pearl Chase Cecil Mce Glone, Jr William Giesecke George Wyckoff Allen Weatherby E. B. Smith F. W. Reed Arthur Buckle Robert McKibben Edward Wilsey Sidney Easler Carl Phillips Jesse Poston Bessie Strong A. C. Anderson Madeline Brider Katerine Millikan C. E. Peoples of Pomeroy A. M. Wallace Victor Whitehouse Guy Graham Anne Graham Dana Barnhill Thomas Williams Harry Spaulding Lucy Wharton Ruth Wooley C. B. Beverage Charles Tribe Franz Woodworth C. R. White Dwight Mutchler Dan Downey Lewis Weatherby H. G. Stalder Mary Stalder Joe B. Maffett H. T. Phillips O. E. Cross Anthony

Officers Elected by Athens Garden and Nature Club

Members exhibited iris specimens at Mrs. Raymond Lee’s home and elected officers for the new year. Officers include President Mrs. Raymond Lee, Vice President Mrs. A. L. Jandees, Secretary Mrs. Ralph Camp, Treasurer Mrs. Ray Smith, and Mrs. C. J. Ailstock as corresponding secretary and publicity chairman. A day lily paper was presented and a June 19 regional clinic at Mechanicsburg School announced, directed by Mrs. Robert Reibel, with regional meeting plans for Nelsonville on June 3.

Athens Garden and Nature Club Raymond Lee Athens Route 4 A. L. Jandees Ralph Camp Ray Smith

Initiation Into Alpha Lambda Delta At Ohio University

Three Ohio University women students were initiated into the Alpha Lambda Delta freshmen honorary. Athens residents Sally Lynn and Marie Stehr joined Alice J. Penrose of Pennsville in the ceremony. Lynn is active in Chi Omega and the Women’s League Leadership Committee. Stehr is art chairman of Westminster Foundation. Penrose belongs to Future Teachers of America and Wesley Foundation.

Ohio University Athens Alpha Lambda Delta Sally Lynn E. P. Lynn E. State St Marie L., Stehr William C. Stehr Second St Lynn Chi Omega Sororiny Women’s League Stehr Westminster Foundation Alice J. Penrose Ruth Penrose Pennsville Future Teachers of America Wesley Foundation

Athens Woman's Music Club showcases varied program

Miss Patty Coffman flutist from Rome Canaan High School received a scholarship to Ohio University’s band clinic this summer and performed Serenade by Haydn. Dorothy Higginbotham pianist received the annual award, playing Fantasia in C minor Bach and Rhapsody in C major Dohnanyi. The club also featured current events violin selections ensembles and vocal numbers directed by Mrs. Thomas Gibson with accompanists Mrs. Phelps Mrs. Hawk and Mrs. Ingham.

Patty Coffman Rome-Canaan Stewart Woman’s Music Club Ohio University Paul ‘Beckley Northwood Gilbert Stephenson Haydn William Phelps Dorothy Higginbotham Music Club Bach Dohnanyi Thomas Gibson Grace Morley Seydel Kreisler Dushkin C. E. Berry Richard McKinstry Kathleen Campbell B. A. Renkenberger Richard Essex Ingham Hawk

The Way to Pay Back a Helpful Car Friend

Advice on balancing favors with a friend who lends rides. Emphasizes repaying help in similar ways and being consistently useful to the helper.

Social calendar weekend events at local churches and theater

Ice cream social at Presbyterian Church from 4 to 8 p.m. sponsored by Trinity Class of First Methodist Church. Ohio Valley Summer Theatre executive board meeting Sunday at 2 30 p.m. with Dr Elizabeth Anderson. Members asked to bring tickets and reports.

Presbyterian Church Trinity First Methodist Church Ohio Valley Summer Theatre Elizabeth Andersoh

Mrs. L. G. Bean Honored At Club Picnic Supper

The Athens Delphian Club held its final meeting at the Hellebrandt home on Cable Lane with thirty members and three guests. A birthday tribute program titled This is Your Life honored charter member Mrs. L. G. Bean, who received a charm bracelet from the group.

L. G. Bean Athens Delphian Club E. T. Hellebrandt Cable Lane H. A. McCaskill Majel Lawrence Thelma Risley N. L. Nowicki L. A. Hamilton Jesse Day Hunter Hope Don Clippinger James Rice C. B. Nye

Meeting at Shuster Home Hosts Young Matrons Group

Mrs. H B Boles spoke on the Philippines to the Young Matrons Group of the First Christian Church at the home of Mrs. Albert H Shuster 70 Maplewood Drive. Nine attendees plus guests enjoyed devotions and refreshments. next gathering set for June 16 at Dr and Mrs Ernest Collins Peach Ridge Road for a family picnic.

Philippines H. B. Boles First Christian Church Albert H. Shuster Maplewood Dr Lois Gibbons Harold Rutter Bers William Roberts Ernest Collins Peach Ridge Rd

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