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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1957
Page
11
A surprise baby shower was given for Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Auckland at the Jasper home 8 Sun nyside Drive. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. Sam Jasper and many friends. a baby-picture identification contest and a pink and blue buffet luncheon were part of the evening.
Athens Branch of the AAUW sponsors a book sale at Gandee's Music House from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Oct 12. Books include fiction children’s titles textbooks magazines and records. Proceeds fund an Ohio University scholarship.
The Rev. Jan Kish urged a united front between parents and teachers at St Pauls Elementary School. He described the Home and School Organization as a liaison to help train children in the school’s philosophy. Officers were installed and changes noted as remaining members begin planning for September.
Mr and Mrs A C Gubitz Jr and son Al III returned to Schenectady New York after a week and a half with Mr and Mrs A C Gubitz of 31 Charles St A C Gubitz Jr works in General Electric Advertising. Mr and Mrs Marion Crawley and children Daisy Von and Roger Marion of Strathmore Blvd vacationing a week visiting relatives in Milford Xenia Columbia and Ashley. A guest Earl Russell of Fultonham visited Rev and Mrs E L Miller of The Plains and joined revival duties at Shade Methodist Church.
The Harrisonville Chapter of OES will hold Friendship Night this Saturday at 8 p.m. Mrs. Jean Lauro, Worthy Matron, and Wayne Wingett, Worthy Patron, will preside.
The Athens Chapter of the National Secretaries Association held its second annual membership tea at the Cottage Tea House. President Mrs. John Sweeney outlined the group’s educational professional and civic aims. Charlene Munn reviewed chapter history and future plans while Betty Blackford reported on the Canton Ohio convention and Columbus workshop.
A Halloween witch themed party guide offers a simple craft and game for grammar school events. Create a witch box using a carton, white paper, and color tape. children toss three ping pong balls into the mouth to reach 20. Decor ideas include orange and black decor, popcorn, and pudding desserts.
A brief Athens note reports a planned one cent sale at Cline’s Pharmacy Co. in Athens. The item highlights a big promotion and mentions a motel owner reacting to road changes near his door.
In celebration of his sixtieth birthday Mr M L Carr received a surprise at his Long Bottom home on Sunday October 6 A buffet was served and gifts included two birthday cakes made by Mr and Mrs R L Dailey Attendees were Carrs wife and daughter Mary of Long Bottom Miss Betty Carr Mr and Mrs Hubert Carr Mr and Mrs Rehs Dailey Carrs mother Mrs Lee Carr all of Columbus Mr Raymond Woodyard and sons Bob Lee and Eddie Ray Mr and Mrs Clarence Stanley and son Richard Alan of Athens and Carrs son Edmund Carr on leave from Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage Alaska
Chi Omega Alumnae Club meeting moves from the sorority house to Mrs George Klare 111 Grosvenor Street at 8 p m. Mrs Klare, the club president, will preside over the business portion. Also notes on fashion laundering and baby timing advice precede the main item. Kitty Weiss of Athens Rt 1 has been admitted to St Josephs Hospital Parkersburg room 316.
Bates WSCS and guests viewed a colored slides tour titled the land down under featuring Hawaii Fiji Islands New Zealand and Australia presented by Mollie Jackson and Roberta Pacific area at the October meeting at the Bates church. The program included a business session devotional the invitation to join Shade WSCS on Nov 7 and a social hour. Group 6 at First Presbyterian will meet Oct 18 with Mrs. E L Gibbs.
Athens County civil defense director Wilbur Mender will discuss local civil defense efforts at a Safety and Civil Defense Leaders training meeting set for Oct 18 at the Athens Grange Hall. County Home Demonstration Council president Mrs William Wintersteen will open the meeting at 10 a.m. introducing discussion group chairman W E Stuckey.
Ticket holders for Pete Seeger’s concert at Ewing Auditorium were informed the event has been rescheduled due to illness. Seeger, a leading U S folk singer, could not perform Monday night at Ohio University and the new date will be announced later.
Mme Lily Keleti visiting professor at Ohio University guest artist for Athens Women's Music Club last Monday at Mrs. L. C. Mitchell's home. She performed Beethoven Variations Mendelssohn Rondo Capriccioso Dohnanyi pieces and Strauss Waltz arrangement. Violin pieces Beau Soir and Zapateade were played by Mrs. Duncan Hannah with Mrs. W. B. Phelps accompanying. Grace Morly read Understanding Through Music in her absence. L. C. Mitchell delivered a humorous Venice Blind Music paper.
The internationally famous VU S Army Field Band from Washington DC will give a free public concert Sunday Oct 20 at 2 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium directed by Major Chester E Whiting with no admission tickets. Invitations go to band directors and local school bands.
The social calendar lists Mothers Circle at Mrs Seel in Athens with a location change, Fidelity Rebekah Lodge at 8 p m, First Christian Church guest night film The Broken Mask, Athens Needle Club at 2 p m, Degree of Pocahontas meeting at Redmen's Hall, Jr High potluck with Supt Johnson speaking, Naomi Bible Class at The Plains Methodist Church, Temple WSCS at 8 p m, New Marshfield Canasta Club at 7 30 p m, PEO at home of Mrs Lehman with dessert, Albany Riding Club at 8 p m election of officers, Gesell Guild guest night at Grosvenor St RSVP, Faculty Wives Club reception 2-4 p m at University Center with nursery at Presbyterian Church 1 50-4 30 p m.
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