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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1963

Page

4

Exchange Student Addresses PTA Meeting On Greek Education

Ioanna Vasila from Athens told West PTA members that Greek education is theoretical due to limited lab space and government controls. She noted four years of Latin and six years of Ancient Greek, long school days, and that conservatism fosters creative achievement in Greece.

Ioanna Vasila Athens Greece West Pta Vasila Elizabeth Stanton Ohio University Joe Jagers PTA John Jenkins

Weekend Symphony Concert by Ohio University Orchestra

The Ohio University Symphony Orchestra directed by Dr. Karl Ahrendt performs classic and romantic master works at Memorial Auditorium Sunday November 24 at eight. Faculty soloists Carolyn Sue Jackson Stephen Harbachick and Sheldon Sanov join already noted credits. The program includes Charpentier Giordano Vedi arias Weber overture Die Festschatz and Mendelssohn Fifth Symphony in D major The concert is free to the public.

Ohio University Symphony Orchestra Karl Ahrendt Memorial Auditorium School of Music Carolyn Sue Jackson Stephen Harbachick Charpentier Louise Giordano Andrea Chenier Vedi Sheldon Sanov Saint Saens Sanov Faculty String Quartet University Chamber Orches Harbachick Voice Athens Lake George Opera Co Weber Die Freischutz Mendelssohn Martin Luther God

Italian Dinner Party Honors House Guests

A Sunday evening reception at the Vino Cantina in Little Italy honored guests of Mr. and Mrs. Basil Rutter. A seven course Italian meal was served by Mr. and Mrs. Tony Sinflo wi, with accordion music by Nick DiNapoli. Notable attendees included Dr and Mrs. James Shreffler, Mr. and Mrs. Lex Mayers, and Vernon Alden and family.

Basil Rutter Elmwood PI Little Italy Tony Sinflowi Columbus Nick DiNapoli Cleveland James Shreffler Waterloo Iowa Lex Mayers Paul Cooke

Actress Blanch Yurka Visits Ohio University Campus

Ohio University drama students and faculty hosted actress Blanch Yurka for the first Fine Arts Advisory Committee meeting. She previously appeared as Mama in I Remember Mama and has lectured at the university, welcomed by theatre major Mary Loving and Prof. Christopher Lane.

Equity Theatre Ohio University Blanch Yurka Mama Internavional Mary Loving Ohio Christopher Lane

DAR Regent Miss Amanda Thomas Speaks to Nabby Tee Ames Chapter

Ohio DAR regent Miss Amanda Thomas was guest speaker at the Nabby Tee Ames Chapter meeting. She discussed tours of DAR supported schools for underprivileged children in the South and an Indian girls school in the West, visiting Blue Ridge Mountain School for Boys Virginia Crossnore North Carolina Tomasi School South Carolina Berry School Georgia Kate Duncan Smith School Alabama and St Marys Indian School for Girls South Dakota. Mrs Karsten reported at the business meeting.

Dar Amanda Thomas Ohio Nabby Tee Ames The Daughters of the American Revolution Miss Thomas South Blue Ridge Mountain Virginia Crossnore North Carolina Tomasi South Carolina Berry School Georgia Kate Duncan Smith Alabama St. Mary's Indian School South Dakota

Ohio Officials Study Library Move Question

Gov James Rhodes assures no relocation of library records and books as the Rhodes Hoover Commission reviews the advisability of moving the Ohio Library to Ohio State. Auxiliary of Veterans of World War I held a covered dish dinner and party at Athens Legion Home with bingo prizes and gift cigarettes.

James Rhodes Litude Hoover Commission Ohio Library Ohio Rhodes Ruel Finsterwald Jonathan Meigs Pomeroy Charlotte Southerton Mary Stalder C. O. Pickering Auxiliary of Veterans of World War I Legion Home Athens State Hospital John Cox Esta Haskins Mayme Richardson J. G. Hope Oden Johnson Florence Ator

Thanksgiving meditation guided by club members

Mrs. Joe Maffett led a Thanksgiving meditation. Mrs. Darrell Green presented a program with slides and a talk about her summer vacation in New England states and Eastern Canada. The next club meeting is set for December 12 with Mrs. Russell Slaughter.

Joe Maffett Darrell Green New England States Canada Russell Slaughter

Heloise Tips Fresh Cookies and Safe Floors

Hints from Heloise share practical kitchen and home care ideas. A reader suggests using wire screening under floor grates to prevent objects from falling in and to trap dust, while another notes cookies stay fresher in plastic bags and crushed cereal can substitute nuts. A vinegar stain remedy is also offered. A Record Hop sponsored by Rome-Canaan Student Council runs 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the school gym, open to the public.

Heloise Rome-Canaan Student Council

Evans Chapter 191 Installs Officers at Canal Winchester High

Mrs Arthur Sapp and Mrs Elwood Daugherty served as marshals for Evans Chapter 191 installation of officers at Canal Winchester High School. Grand worthy matron of Ohio Mrs Bertha Huffman installed the officers including Mr and Mrs James Day. Mrs E V Springer of 98 Franklin Ave received a $100 Reader's Digest check for an anecdote in Life in These United States, appearing in the December issue.

Arthur Sapp Elwood Daugherty Athens Order of Eastern Star Evans Canal Winchester High School Bertha Huffman Ohio James Day E. V. Springer Franklin Ave Reader’s Digest Department “Life United States

Rothwell Club Hosts Thanksgiving Luncheon in Glouster

The Rothwell Club held its Thanksgiving luncheon at the Hotel Gordon with 18 members and two guests Mrs Harry Flora and Miss Helen Dennison. President Mrs Robert Gamwell opened the meeting welcoming new member Mrs Dave Cox. The decoration followed traditional themes.

C. A. Pride Sara Willis

Family Birthday Dinner Held For Mrs Iva Harry in Columbus

A Columbus birthday dinner for Mrs. Iva Harry was held November 17 at a home shared by eight daughters. Attendees included numerous relatives from Columbus Toledo Mosco Dayton and Indiana with several who could not attend. The article also notes a recipe tip suggesting onion in ground beef for hamburgers.

Iva Harry Columbus Charles Turner

Committee Proposes Fine Arts Programs at Ohio University

The Fine Arts Advisory Committee met on campus to propose programs linking Athens campus with global arts. Bernard Davis of the Miami Museum of Modern Art offered exhibitions and films, while Blanche Yurka urged university involvement in theatre arts and resident artists. Members include Jeanne Cagney Margaret Jane Fischer William B. Reynolds John Reed James Lister Sylvia Regan and James Galbreath.

Athens Miami Fla Museum of Modern Art Bernard Davis Fine Arts Gallery Blanche Yurka Ohio University American National Theatre Association

Study Club hosts Seniors Progressive meeting at Gordon Hotel

Mrs Edward Vaughn presided as 16 members and two guests attended the Senior Progressive Study Club gathering at the Hotel Gordon Tuesday evening. Miss Sabra Armstrong gave the prayer and Thanksgiving shorts were on the program. Dessert was served to the group. Next meeting announced for December in Jacksonville with a separate Eagles dance slated for Saturday evening at 9 PM with Vikings providing music.

Glouster Norbert Johnston Progressive Study Club Hotel Gordon Edward Vaughn Sabra Armstrong Harry Flore Edward Rousseau Green Bay

Parsons announce birth of daughter Elizabeth Leeanne

Mr and Mrs Paul Parsons of Anderson Indiana announce the birth of a daughter Elizabeth Leeanne on November 13 at Community Hospital in Anderson. The infant has a brother Paul Brian age 23 months. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Paul Brown of Athens. Paternal grandmother is Mrs Fred Slaughter of Athens. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Humphrey of Glouster Mrs Agnes Brown of Athens and Mr Andy Farmer of Athens. Great great grandmother is Mrs Anna Cavey Lehew of Glouster.

Paul Parsons Anderson Ind Elizabeth Leeanne Community Hospital Paul Brian Paul Brown Athens Fred Slaughter William Humphrey Glouster Agnes Brown Andy Farmer Anna Cavey Lehew

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Miss Vasila Miss Jackson MR. Harbachick Harvard University Vernon Aldens Vernon Alden Edward Sprague Ralph Smeck Claude Steppe Carl Clifford Gerald Stauffer Locky Parkis John Jones Verda Sands Roger Jones Dick Phillips Hollywood John Barry Equity Starr’ More Ronald Coleman A Council Club News Marcare Kasten Veterans Auxiliary Home Service Department Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Dorothy Billy Merle Norman John Cady C. M. Mohl Blackburn Rd Carol Rosco A. GC E. State St Rothwells Frederick Huntington W. Va Marshall University Jack Gilbert Ed Henry Elmer Crisp Mosco Walter King Richard Ray Trablic Jr Cindy Toledo John Kutta Charles Bobbie Dayton Charles Erwin Becky Anna Marie Barbara Jean Walter Brenda Robert Fair Indiana Don Mulpas Danny Donnie Doug Davie Mickey Tom Bill Bescoe Jack Andrews Joyce Junior Dennis Ras Meeime D. M. Gladden Jacksonville Jacksonville Eagles Vikings Nelsonville Elizabeth Leeanne Parsons Marvin Wisconsin
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