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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1961

Page

5

Miss Sayre Will Wed In December

Mr and Mrs Archie L Sayre of New Haven announce the engagement of their daughter Elaine to James W Elliott of St Marys West Virginia son of Mr and Mrs W J Elliott. Elaine is an industrial nurse at Kaiser Aluminum Ravenswood West Virginia. James graduated from St Marys High School and Ohio University and works for Babcock and Wilcox Cleveland Virginia. The wedding is planned for Saturday December 2 at 2 pm in the New Haven EUB Church with a church reception afterward.

Archie L. Sayre New Haven Elaine James W. Elliott St. Marys W. Va W. J. Elliott Miss Sayre Wahama High School Mason Holzer Hospital School of Nursing Gallipolis Kaiser Aluminum Ravenswood Elliott St. Marys High School Ohio University Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Babcock and Wilcox Company Cleveland

Youth Center Plans Progress at Athens Junior High PTA

Athens Junior High School PTA discusses the Youth Center to be housed in the old State Highway Garage on Hudson Avenue. It will serve seventh to twelfth graders in the district with a student council, a board of trustees, and a paid youth director. Funding requires 6000 dollars pledges, with 2000 already raised, and membership costs 2.50 per semester offering aid for those in need.

Roger Rice Athens Ior High

Glick urges funding and ball gum machines for Ohio retarded children

Ross L. Glick, executive director of the Ohio Association for Retarded Children, told Athens County Council for Handicap ped Children that Ohio must move beyond past deeds. He called for nursery schools, sheltered workshops, parent education, and professional information, emphasizing money and a nationwide fundraising push using ball-gum machines. He outlined a plan to place 40,000 machines in Ohio with decals marking charity use and “HELP” on gum pieces.

Ross L. Glick Ohio Association For Retarded Children Athens County Council For Southeastern Ohio Guidance Center Glick Ohio Ohio Association Athens

Bean and Noodle Soup and Cracker Treats Menu

A cozy cold night menu features Bean and Noodle Soup with green pepper butter, two condensed soups, and water for four to six servings. Cracker Treats use American cheese on whole wheat wafers with seeds, heated until bubbly, served warm.

Mrs Merry Christmas Plans Talk and Demonstration

Mrs. John L. Sander of Bowling Green will lecture on Holiday Arrangements for the Hill and Dale Garden Club of Marietta Friday Nov 17. The public program at the First Congregational Church parish house will feature her as a distinguished gardener and judge with Ohio and Wood County ties. Tickets available from club members or at the door.

John L. Sander Bowling Green Hill and Dale Garden Club Marietta First Congregational Church Front St Sanders Ohio Association of Garden Clubs, Inc The Toledo Blade Sander Gardner

Pattern for Children’s Plaid School Uniform Set

A 1940s style sewing pattern offering a pop over top and skirt with a white blouse in plaid or checks. Includes size 6 top and skirt, with fabric yardage for 45 and 35 inch widths. Send 35 cents plus 10 cents if mailing. address to Anne Adams Pattern Dept New York.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Dept 17Th St New York N.Y

WSCS Hosts Mrs Bryson in New Marshfield Meeting

New Marshfield WSCS hosted Mrs D M Bryson of Hamden district officer at the recent gathering. Mattie Gabriel led the program Jesus Christ the Light of the World and the business session. Plans were made to send Christmas gifts to Athens State Hospital patients.

New Marshfield WSCS D. M. Bryson Hamden Myrtle Thompson Edith Weekley Rev. Bryson Mary Catherine Kennard

Pirates of Penzance at Ohio University Memorial Auditorium

Stratford Festival Players of Canada stage The Pirates of Penzance at Ohio University on Wednesday at 8 pm in Memorial Auditorium directed by Tyrone Guthrie. The 53 member company tours the United States after a Stratford summer and Broadway invite engagement. Tickets range 1 to 2 dollars with discounts for students.

Stratford Festival Players of Canada United States Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Tyrone Guthrie Stratford Festival William Schwenck Gilbert Arthur Sullivan Fifth Avenue Theater New York City Stratford Broadway Phoenix Theater Nook Stratford Festival Orchestra Brian Jackson Louis Applebaum Douglas Campbell

Auxiliary Phi Delta Theta meet at Mrs Harris home

The Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary gathered at 75 Elmwood Pl hosted by Mrs. C. H. Harris with co host Mrs. William F. Lee. Rex Wolfe of the Ohio University fraternity spoke on Phi Delt activities and awards. A spring rummage sale was approved. Next meeting set for December 5 at 196 East State Street with Mrs. Homer Baird as co host.

Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary C. H. Harris Elmwood Pl William F. Lee Rex Wolfe Ohio University Fraternity Charles Wallace Homer Baird Richard Fought Harris F. D. Higgins D. W. Hoffee Kenneth Jones Richard W. McKinstry Howard Mills Dwight Mutchler Louis Ondis Charles Reamer George Smith Frieda Shields John W. Stewart Louise Wallace Sam Warren D. M. Downard E. State St

Beasley and Mitchell Families Share News from Washington and Athens

Mr and Mrs George Beasley of Moses Lake Washington visited his parents Mr and Mrs Clyde Beasley at 35 Mound Street last week. Mr and Mrs James C Mitchell of Winter Park Colorado announce the birth of son Lawrence Dale on October 24. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs L C Mitchell and H H Sands of Athens. The Mitchells also have another son Daniel Paul.

George Beasley Moses Lake Wash Mr. Beasley Mrs Clyde Beasley Mound St James C. Mitchell Winter Park Col Lawrence Dale L. C. Mitchell H. H. Sands Athens James Mitchells Daniel Paul

Riding Club Sees Slides and New Officers

Colored slides of trail rides and horse shows were shown at the Albany Riding Club meeting by Walter Wharton. Newly elected officers led the session as Ray Elliott, president, formed committees for the coming year. Membership dues are now payable. The Athens Grange women’s degree team will practice Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the Grange Hall.

Albany Riding Club Walter Wharton Ray Elliott Athens Grange Grange Hall

Local Club Meetings Highlight Evening Schedule

Saturday events include Summit Grange initiation at 8 p m with sandwiches for members, Albany Grange pot luck at 8 p m honoring birthdays, Loyal Temperance Legion gathering at 1 p m at Salvation Army Church for families, and First Christian Church bean supper from 5 to 6 30 p m open to the public. A WCTU film on teen driving at 7 30 p m at Salvation Army highway patrol headquarters is also listed.

WCTU Salvation Army Highway Patrol Albany Grange Loyal Temperance Legion Salvation Army Church W. Union First Christian Church

Circle Hears Mr A Gallia at Hobson Study Circle

Adriano Gallia, a Milan teacher, spoke on the Italian school system at the Hobson Study Circle in the Cot tage Tea House. He is observing teaching methods at Ohio University under a teacher development program. A Q&A followed the talk. Mrs D M Clutter introduced him. Mrs Clarence Wyckoff led a short business session. The circle plans a guest night November 21 at Baker Center at 6:00.

Adriano Gallia Milan Italy Hobson Study Circle Cottage Tea House Ohio University Gallia D. M. Clutter Clarence Wyckoff Henry Filmer Baker Center

Pi Beta Phi Officer Visits Ohio University Chapter

The Ohio University Pi Beta Phi chapter prepares for province president Mrs. William A. Smetts visit from November 12 to 14. She, a OU graduate, will meet officers, attend a formal dinner and serenade at the Pi Phi house, and dine with Athens Advisory Committee at the Faculty Club November 13. A sardine cheese spread recipe follows.

Ohio University Pi Beta Phi William A. Smetts Smetts Pi Phi Bay Village Athens John Calhoun Baker Center

OU Faculty Maintains Full Schedule

MAX F. SCHULTZ an assistant professor of English at Ohio University has a book length study of Coleridge’s poetry accepted for publication The Poetic Voices of S T Coleridge will be published by Wayne State University Press Schultz will speak on The Wry Vision of Coleridge’s Love Poetry at the Modern Language Association meeting in Chicago December 27 to 29 A poem by Forrest D Robinson an English instructor at Ohio University The Athens State Hospital has been accepted for publication in the publication American Weave Clayton Baker an instructor in modern languages at Ohio University attended the semi annual meeting of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese in Cincinnati on October 21

Max F. Schultz Ohio University Coleridge S. T. Coleridge Wayne State University Press Schulz Modern Language Association of America Chicago Forrest D. Robinson Athens State Hospital Clayton Baker American Association of Teachers of Cincinnati

Bean Supper Circle to Sponsor Church Dinner Tomorrow

Bean Supper Circle of the First Christian Church will sponsor a public dinner from 5 to 6 30 p m tomorrow at the church. Tickets are available at the door. Mrs Walter Suchanek is dinner chairman Circle chairman is Mrs Cecil McGlone Circle members will serve the meal.

Circle 5 First Christian Church Walter Suchanek Cecil McGlone

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