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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1961

Page

5

Mrs. Mistri Studies To Further Tradition In Education

West Pakistan educator Owena M. Mistri leads a century-old boys school as headmistress and joins the International Teacher Program at Ohio University to study American administrative methods. She notes Pakistan's English medium schools and compares student attitudes, parental influence, and coeducation norms with the United States.

Marilyn Dicks Owena M. Mistri America Ohio University Mistri International Teacher Program Pakistan

Robinsons and Johnsons Hold 66th Family Reunion

The Robinson-Johnson families held their 66th annual reunion at Hooper Ridge Church with seventy attendees. The business meeting elected Arthur Robinson of Columbus as president for 1962, with Edward L. Van Dyke, Neisel Robinson, and W. J. Davidson in key posts. All officers hail from Athens. Patty Robinson Stanley of Troutwood is treasurer. The program featured songs, poems, a Kasler duet, and readings.

Hooper Ridge Church Arthur Robinson Columbus David C. White Glouster Neisel Robinson W. J. Davidson Athens Patty Robinson Stanley Troutwood Treas

Traditional roles shape marriages in Pakistan and at home

Mrs Mistri explains arranged marriages and parental control in Pakistan where divorce is reportedly not allowed. She notes girls return home after education to sew and care for younger siblings before marriage, and highlights Pakistani sari fashion and adapting American education while preserving customs.

Mrs. Mistri Pakistan

Chi Omega Alumni Dinner Honors Pledges

Pledges honored at a Chi Omega alumni dinner to be held at 5 30 p m tonight at the home of Mrs Robert Main 173 EF State St with Mrs Louise Ericson as hostess and assistance from Mrs Robert Wren Mrs Fred Pic ard and Mrs A W Matters Jr An alumni meeting will follow.

Chi Omega Robert Main State St Louise Ericson Robert Wren Fred Picard A. W. Matters, Jr

Sixth Sapp Reunion Brings Sapp Family Together at Radford

Descendants and friends of Alexander and Harriett Sapp gathered for the sixth annual Sapp reunion at the Hocking Valley Sports Clubhouse on Radford Road. A basket dinner followed by visiting drew attendees from Springfield Columbus Athens Cincinnati and beyond including numerous Sapp relatives and out of state visitors.

Alexander and Harriett Sapp Sapp Hocking Valley Radford Road

Speaking Guests of Mr and Mrs Earl Barnhart

Recent visitors listed include Mr and Mrs Lawrence Zimmerman and sons Athens Ohio. Mr and Mrs Orville Russell Willoughby. Mrs Shirley Bulgar and sons St Clairsville. Mrs Beatrice Sams Vienna W V and children Stewart. Mrs D W Sams Stewart. Mr and Mrs Pat Dolow Glouster. Mrs Fred Leeper Glouster. Mr and Mrs Leonard Congreve and children Stewart. Mr and Mrs Amos Barnhart and Lynda Coolville. Mr and Mrs Wade Storer and family Athens. Mr and Mrs Gaylord Storer Guysville. Mr and Mrs Darrell Williams Stewart. Mrs Lowell Matlock Stewart. Mrs P T Winner Stewart. Trena Zimmer and Bill and Ben Barnhart.

Stewart Lawrence Zimmerman Athens Orville Russell Willoughby Shirley Bulgar St. Clairsville Beatrice Sams Vienna W. V D. W. Sams Pat Dolow Glouster Fred Leeper Leonard Congreve Amos Barn

Designer Craftsman of Ohio Show at Columbus Gallery

The Beaux Arts Club of the Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts hosts a Designer-Craftsman of Ohio exhibition from March 2 to April 2 featuring ceramics textiles wood metal glass enamels jewelry mosaics and bookbinding open to Ohio craftsmen. Juror is David Campbell director of museum of contemporary crafts and president of the American Craftsmen's Council. Prizes total 1200 with the first award going to the Museum of Contemporary Crafts. A rummage sale by Plains Methodist Church is set for Oct 13–14 at 66 N Court St with hours 7:30–4:00 Friday and 8:00–2:30 Saturday.

Beaux Arts Club Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts Ohio David Campbell Museum of Contemporary Crafts New York City American Craftsmen's Council The Plains Methodist Church N. Court St

Fall fashions and club achievements in Athens area notices

An Athens Messenger item highlights Anne Adams pattern sales and a fall fashion catalog. It also covers The Women's Music Club of Athens earning an award in Marietta for its achievement record book, praised by national and district music officials, with local members cited for their roles.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y Women's Music Club of Athens Ohio Federation of Music Clubs Marietta Harry A. Combs Columbus Lynn Rohrbaugh Delaware Department of Music Service Athens Club Combs National Federation of Music Clubs Athens Group Richard Selleck Er. J. Taylor

Local Club Meetings Schedule For Monday and Tuesday

A bulletin lists numerous group meetings in Albany and Athens including Monday Grange and PTA Council events at various halls and schools with times from 7:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday features receptions by MOTHERSINGERS and regional literary and service clubs, with locations such as Athens State Hospital and Amesville CES.

Progressive Literary Club Cottage Tea House Lynwood

Rebekah Lodge Holds Inspection and Initiation

Miss Ruth McBee district deputy president led the inspecting officer duties for the Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge with Mrs. Gertrude Andrews presiding. The initiatory degree was conferred on Blossom St Clair Basil Coe and Denver Bricker. guests from New Marshfield Glouster and Stewart attended.

Ruth McBee District 45 Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge Gertrude Andrews Noble Grand Dorothy McClain Owen Canale Faye Waddell Ethel Cone Jean Chase Bessie Fairchild Alma Davis Beatrice Bardin Marie Kierns Garnet Andrews Marcia Gatchel Miss McBee Bess Jones Irene Hanson Pauline Conkey New Marshfield Glouster Stewart Lodge Athena Theta Rho Ohio Rebekah Assembly

Memories In A Doll Box Collector cherishes antique dolls and history

Mrs. Richard Fought preserves a vast international doll collection with bisque china ivory and wax heads. She recalls family scenes from the past when viewing dolls and notes how clothing and materials reveal 19th and early 20th century tastes. Her hobby grew from childhood and a late husband’s passion and includes an intricate button dress inspired by a doll book.

Richard Fought Scarlett O’. Hara Mrs. Fought Athens

Athens Junior High PTA Opens 1961 62 Plan Meeting

Athens Junior High School PTA holds its first meeting of the 1961 1962 year on Thursday at 730 PM in the high school cafeteria. An introductory session will explain programs for each grade. After a joint session the group divides into three panels for 7th 8th and 9th grades with an executive board moderator. Refreshments follow in the cafeteria. Mr and Mrs Frank Batdorff are presidents. vice presidents are Mr and Mrs James Shipman.

Athens PTA Frank Batdorff James Shipman

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West Robinson-Johnson Tom Bennett Grace Edward L. van Dyke Urer John White Frank Robinson Danny Kasler Mr. White Don Kasler Kasler Deborah Kasler Harry Spaulding Robert Garrett Ted Zanesville George Dorothy Doughty, Michael and Kevin Albany Roger Sapp Darlene Gary Nelson Donald Sapp Donna Ann Kenny the Plains Steven Kovach Harriet Marie Cincinnati Pearl Sapp Fred Sapp Earl Sapp T. L. Garrett Clyde Sapp Cleo Pierce Ida Williams Denver van Nest Ford Lawson Lyle Wheeler Jackson, Mich Leo Sapp Indianapolis Ind Garnet Blair Paintsville and Mrs Earl Barnhart Pet Pel Cary Chrome the Cline Pharmacy CO Nelsonville Jeannette Grim Nelsonville Club Eleanor A. Minister Barbara Damanson Jack Bennett Lancaster Ray Johnson Athens Music Club Mrs. Nolan Mark Pat Mike Ogden Utah Denver, Col Mrs Richard Dent Rick and Becky Mr. Mace Denver American Legion Convention Stimson A&p Athens Albany Grange Grange OFS Masonic Temple Alpha Delta PI Paul Schafer Cornell Rd Shade Home Demonstration Club Stanley Meeks H. C. Lehman Columbia Monday Night Club S. R. Ward PTA Council Herbert Whanger the Plains Grange Catholic Ladies of Columbia St. Paul Church Hall Isabelle Josten Plains Home Demonstration Club Francis Lee Mothersingers Phillips Lane Troy Grange Herman Ellis Shannon Athens State Hospital McArthur Garden Club Maecenas Literary Club Clyde Beasley Mound Fred Stauffer Herman Jones Euphemia Amesville Ces Baker Neighborhood Council Ralph Barker WSCS First Methodist Church William Diles E. E. Munden Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society Ronald Kuimes Rebekah Lodge Paris Madame Gres Lees Stone’s Country Furniture Store Chesterhill By Marilyn Dicks Florence Brown Cora Woodyard Lily Nicol Teria General Electric Smith N. Court Heiner’s Mahaffey FDA Electric Motor Service W. State St
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