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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1961

Page

6

The House That Dreams Built A New Home From an Old Bungalow

Mr. and Mrs. Pearley Clark bought a run-down four room house 22 years ago and turned it into a dream home. They did most remodeling themselves adding rooms, reworking the kitchen and porch, and beautifying the yard with stone and plants. The couple emphasizes thrift and hands-on work, cherishing a unique, pink accented interior and the ongoing love that built their home.

Pearley Clark Mr. Clark

Chauncey Personal Notices and Hospital Update

Chauncey area news notes Mrs. Howard Bobo has shown improvement after weeks at Mount St. Mary Hospital. Mrs. Archie Stanley seeks volunteers to help with Field House staffing and can be reached at RA 5 2953. Other items mention a weekend in Columbus with Burg Johnston and Charles Fender, Andrew Jackson returning from vacation to visit Mrs. Jack Son’s mother in Indiana, and local visits among residents including Harold Barker and Barbara to Fayette Memorial Hospital patient Mrs. Hillyer.

Howard Bobo Mount St. Mary Hospital Archie Stanley Chauncey Dover Band Burg Johnston Columbus Charles Fender Andrew Jackson Jackson H. A. Murray Losantville Ind Glen Murray Ventzel Murray Richmond Edward Dunn Millfield Tom Dunn Gilbert Dunn Huntington W. Va

Chauncey-Dover Band Dazzles Halftime With Show Staples

Chauncey-Dover High School Band performed a dance filled halftime show at Friday’s New Lexington game. They entered to Stand Up and Cheer and danced to Boogie Woogie Band Sugartime The Charleston and The Walk featuring Elvis Moody and His Pretzels. Oak Hill band previously staged a Droodle Show with clever formations and tunes. The Oak Hill group, led by Don Fisher, also showcased The Sly Trombone and The Funeral March. Chauncey-Dover plans a Circleville Pumpkin Show concert on Oct 19.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover High School New Lexington Elvis Moody Oak Hill Don Fisher Chauncey-Dover Circleville

Mrs. Shaver Named Assistant Den Mother

CHAUNCEY Cub Scouts Den I Pack 78 met with Den Mother Mrs. Gerald Sorrells. The week’s project was finishing napkin holders. Present were Biff Brown Mark Bridgewater David Shaver and Greg Sorrells. Mrs C W Shaver was appointed assistant den mother.

Mrs. Shaver Den Chauncey Cub Scouts Gerald Sorrells Biff Brown Mark Bridgewater David Shaver Greg Sorrells C. W. Shaver

Norwegian Sardines Offer Two Varieties in Various Sauces

Norwegian sardines come in two varieties, brisling and sild, caught in fjord waters and sold under various brand labels. Both varieties are packed in olive oil, sild sardine oil, mustard, or tomato sauce.

Zadok Dumkopf’s Summer Riddle Outsmarts Time

Zadok Dumkopf ponders a paradox as the longest days of summer stretch over two weeks. He seeks meaning in light and heat, charting days and nights for a curious personal puzzle.

Zadok Dumkopf

Fifteenth Anniversary Celebrated by Giffins at Athens

Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Giffin of Walker West Virginia marked 15 years married with a September 14 1947 wedding in Parkersburg. They live in Cutler have four children Larry 11 Donnie 7 Kathy 6 Wanda 3.

Calvin Giffin Walker W. Va Robert Brooks Athens Giffins Parkersburg Giffin Betty Lemon Davis

Community Calendar of Meetings and Events In Athens

A dense listing of church circles PTA clubs service guilds and fraternal groups with times locations and guest speakers. Notable items include MONDaA Circle 7 at First Methodist with Mrs Ralph Smith 58 Sunnyside and Athens White Shrine 6 at Masonic Temple 50th anniversary. Rome Canaan PTA 7:30 pm at high school for carnival planning.

Circle First Methodist Church Ralph Smith Sunnyside Herbert Whanger SEO Guidance Clinic Athens White Shrine Masonic Temple Olive Baughman Rome Canaan Pta Scotty Roberts

Albany WSCS Meeting Includes Guest Members and Mission Talk

Albany Woman's Society of Christian Service held a September meeting at the church with guests from New Marshfield and Temple. President Mrs. Wilbur Baughman led business to continue Film Fellowship membership. Mrs. Merrill Nelson was named supply secretary. A devotion theme The Spirit is Lord was presented by Mrs. Waldo Poston and Mrs. Woodrow Barnes, with organist Mrs. Arthur Enlow. Missionary Harriett Woodyard spoke of her Japan experiences from 1916-18. Refreshments for 43 were provided by hostesses.

New Marshfield Temple Albany Woman's Society of Christian Service Wilbur Baughman Film Fellowship Merrill Nelson Fay Franciso Lancaster Lord Waldo Poston Woodrow Barnes Arthur Enlow Harriett Woodyard Japan Guy Wingett Baughman Eldon Dailey

Deborah Class Meeting At First Christian Church

The Deborah Class of First Christian Church met last Thursday with thirteen members and three guests present. Mrs. Bessie McCune presided. devotions were by Mrs. Julia Spaulding. Officers elected included McCune president Spaulding vice president Barnhill second vice president Phillips secretary Poston treasurer Strong correspondence secretary Maf fet showed films. The group celebrated birthdays with a cake baked by Mrs. Willian Giesecke. Rev Maf fet offered prayer.

Deborah First Christian Church Thee Living Charter Mary Radford Hattie Bolen Hattie Hamilton Bessie McCune Julia Spaulding Harry Spaulding Margaret Barnhill Carl W. Phillips

Iranian educator studies American schooling in Kansas City tour

Mrs. Ghodsi Khadjenouri, an Iranian high school social studies teacher, participates in the International Teacher Development program. She observes U.S. classrooms, notes English method shifts, and plans to apply insights to Iran while continuing her master’s work in Tehran after December 15.

International Iran Marilyn Dicks America Ghodsi Khadjenouri Teheran Khadjenouri United States Zanzibar Tanganyika Kansas City West Coast

Homecoming Queen Selected at The Plains High

Miss Linda McWilliams a Plains High junior was crowned homecoming queen during halftime of the Marietta game at Nuancey field. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Marlen McWilliams Connett Road.

Linda McWilliams the Plains High School Marietta Nauncey Field McWilliams Marlen McWilliams Connett Road Sharon Young Ginger Dowler Dick Shoemaker Vic Joyce Combo

Church Holds Wiener Roast at Fairgrounds

The Richland Avenue Free Will Baptist Church hosted a wiener roast at the Fairgrounds on Friday evening with 64 attendees. Among the guests were numerous families and visitors from Bates Church, listed by name, followed by a cake topping recipe using New Orleans Molasses and cinnamon for gingerbread.

Helen Bethel Pam Ethel Misner Hazel Gaston Maxey Miller Sandy Betsey Billy Kasser Janet Carol Cunningham Buddy James Lee Legg Edna Hudwell David Gilkey Bart Samburn David Doweler Chuck Jimmie McCombs Robbie Chubb New Orleans

Events Club Views Slides

The Current Events Club met at 103 Sunnyside with president Hal Rowland presiding. A tribute was paid to Mrs. W. H Radford who died September 21. Slides featured Florida flowers, Jasmine Hill estate near Montgomery, azalea gardens of Houston, and Lake Hope.

Current Events Howard Waller Sunnyside Hal Rowland W. H Radford R. B. Slaughter D. B. Green Florida Jasmine Hill Montgomery Ala Houston Tex Lake Hope W. D. Hill

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Athens Messenger By Marilyn Dicks Mrs. Clark Clarks C-D The Women's Golf Association Dis Cuss Son Stella WGA Doro Thy Algeo Vi Widdoes Ohio University Athens Country Club Gary Lickham Diana Gierhardt University Center John McCleary Goff Dunfee Piphis R. Barker D. Goddard G. Gray Gullum R. W. Finsterwald Heffelfinger Dwight Rutherford Dallas the Association of Insurance Agents Charles W. Reamer Wilkinsburg, Pa Athens Naval Reserve Composite Unit Robert L. Worthman Mulligan Road Vincent Jukes Elwood Daugherty Wesleyan Service Guild Alexander Church Mary DePue Cecil Cox Sigma Phi Gamma Athens Emblem Club Elks Club Delilah Rebekah Lodge PEO R. C. Hopkins E. State Esther William Davidson Maplewood Sunny East A. L. Adams Euclid Is Ohio Fuel and Gas Company Route 50 East Nelsonville Club PHI Delta Theta Kenneth Jones Longview Heights Robin Gardner Lynwood Hobson Study Circle Cottage Tea House Frank Super Lodi Grange R. H. Marquis Northwood Sayre Study Circle L. E. White Rock Riffle Road Federation Circle OF CCL John Good Briarwood Newcomers Club QU Center Helen Roach Cary Chrome the Cline Pharmacy CO Albany Wscs Boosters Meeting Ail Athens High School Jack Vickers Sheltering Arms Hospital Richland Avenue Bates Church Glen Brown Linda Brown Jean and Gayle Jonson Juanita Sams Bonnie Lee John Cain Wilford Tippie Betty Julia Janice Patty Tippie Bobby Brown Lees Stone’s Country Furniture Store Chesterhill Ohio Laundries Drycleaning Stimson Ave A&p Athens Heiner’s
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