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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1961

Page

5

Landscaping as Science and a Prize for Leaders

The Christian Women's Fellowship Group 6 wins $50 from Ohio Fuel Gas Co for sponsoring the Mrs America contestant Mrs. Robert Smith of Athens Route 3. An additional $100 prize awaits if Smith wins the district contest in Athens on Oct. 26, with total sponsorship rewards reaching $75 to date. The article also details landscaping guidance from Iva Williams, state horticulture chair of the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs, emphasizing house as the focal point, planning on graph paper, avoiding package deals, hiring a local landscape architect, lawn care, color harmony, border planting, and fall preparation for spring borders.

Christian Women's Fellowship of the Christian Church Ohio Fuel Gas Co Robert Smith Athens D. E. Young Christian Women’s Fellowship Group 6 Mrs. Smith Iva Williams Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Region 11 Pomeroy Williams

Riding Club Elects Officers for Year and Plans Events

The Albany Riding Club elected Ray Elliott as president Ray Knowlton as vice president Ruth Wharton as secretary and Edith Daniels as treasurer for the coming year. Plans include the annual fall trail ride and a picnic at Ray Knowltons farm on Sunday Oct 22 a masquerade party and wiener roast on Oct 27. Tickets are on sale for the Ohio Valley Horse Show Association Banquet on Nov 4 at Ambrose Hall Belpre with awards for top point scorers.

Albany Riding Club Ray Elliott Ray Knowlton Ruth Wharton Edith Daniels Ohio Valley Horse Show Association Ambrose Hall Belpre

Dietitians Hear Talk By OU Sanitarian On Illnesses

The Hocking Valley Dietetic Association met at Ohio University where OU sanitarian James Westfall spoke on food borne illnesses. New HVDA officers were Woodena Hanning president James DeBuse president elect Margaret Frost secretary and Jackie Gerald treasurer. Fourteen members and guests from Athens Hocking and Washington Counties attended.

Hocking Valley Dietetic Association Ohio University James Westfall HVDA Woodena Hanning Southeast Tuberculosis Hospital James DeBuse Southeast District Office Ohio Department of Health Margaret Frost Sheltering Arms Hospital Jackie Gerald Lindley Hall Athens Hocking Washington

Shower Honoring Mrs Richard Crossen At Palm Beach

Mrs Richard Crossen was honored with a stork shower at Mrs Tommy Hutchinson s home. Refreshments were served by the hostess to Linda Ross Jenny Lou Meek Mildred McDaniel Lucile Batterell Marie Crossen Louise McGlaughlin Maggie Chaney Helen Sabo Margaret Friedemaker Irene Hamilton Betty Meek Captain Ziggaroos Kathleen Love Mabel Green Oleg Cassini, noted women s fashion designer, appeared in Palm Beach in a black tuxedo jacket with white flannel trousers.

Richard Crossen Tommy Hutchinson Linda Ross Jenny Lou Meek Mildred McDaniel Lucile Batterell Marie Crossen Louise McGlaughlin Maggie Chaney Helen Sabo Margaret Friedenmaker Irene Hamilton Betty Meek Captain Ziggaroos Kathleen Love Mabel Green Oleg Cassini Jacqueline Kennedy Palm Beach

Speaking Personally and Relatives Attend Ohio University Homecoming

Mr and Mrs Charles Hawk of Lincoln Nebraska and Mrs Hollie Hawk of Athens visited the Price Hawk and Norbert Neutzling households in Pomeroy. Relatives from Cardington Newark Amelia Cleveland Zanesville and Lancaster came for the funeral of Mrs Elbert Sams. Capt Chaplain Floyd Chambers and family returned from Japan and are stationed at Lockbourne Air Base near Columbus. The Chambers' daughter is Ruth Wooley’s relation and a graduate of Ohio University. They spent Saturday with Mrs Wooley and attended the Ohio University Homecoming.

Charles Hawk Lincoln Neb Hollie Hawk Athens Price Hawk Norbert Neutzling Pomeroy Hawks Nebraska Elbert Sams Guy Frost Cardington Hazel Dailey Newark Robert Nida Amelia Ralph Marlatt, Jr Cleveland Donald Tye Zanesville Thelma Schmeltzer Lancaster Floyd Chambers Japan Lockborn Air Base

Officers Elected By Pack 78 Cub Scouts

CHAUNCEY Cub Scouts of Den 3 Pack 78 met with den mother Jane Lenigar. New officers elected were Jeff Lenigar denner Fred Moore assistant Johnny Davis scrapbook Bob Stanley news reporter. Common hazards that cause fires and ways of preventing them were discussed. Work was continued on fire scrapbook. Finger and paper bag puppets were made.

Chauncey Den 3 Den Jane Lenigar Jeff Lenigar Denner Fred Moore Johnny Davis Bobby Stanley

Owls Club Banquet Held At Circle Hill Residence

The Owls Club annual banquet took place Friday evening at Floyd Karns's Circle Hill home. Attending officers hailed from Athens, Columbus and Cincinnati.

Chauncey Owls Club Floyd Karns Circle Hill Athens Columbus Cincinnati

Ohio University Artist and Chamber Series On Sale

Tickets for the Ohio University Artist Series and Chamber Music Series are on sale at Memorial Auditorium box office. The lineup includes American Ballet Theater on November 1, Rise Stevens on December 1, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra on February 26, and Leon Fleisher on March 16. Subscriptions are $6 for regular admission and $9 for reserved seats.

Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Maurel Hawkins American Ballet Theater Rise Stevens Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Leon Fleisher Ohio University Convocations Committee Athens Ewing Auditorium

Ohio University Arts Series Schedule and Club Updates

Plans for the Chamber Music Series include the Albenezi Trio on Oct 22 and other duos through Mar 11 with subscription options from $5 to $13. OU students may receive free tickets or reduced rates. details for tickets, venues, and distribution days are provided along with home demonstration club reports and a Halloween party notice.

Albenezi Duo di Roma Claremont String Quaret New York Woodwind Quintet Ohio University

FFA FHA Royalty Is Chosen At Albany High Banquet

Jane Fauber and Larry Neely were chosen FFA king and FHA queen at Albany High School's Mother Father Daughter Son banquet with the theme Family Unity through FHA and FFA. Karen Stanley and Dan Stright welcomed guests.

Jane Fauber Larry Neely FFA FHA Albany Karen Stanley Dan Stright Vicki Overly Rosslyn Sewell Judy van Dyke Barbara Combs Delores Gross Willard Stanley James Letty Walter Gold Don McClain Mark Lohr Judy McDaniel Rickey Smith Scott Willock Dale Scott

Chauncey Chauncey area personal visitors and local notices

Chauncey area residents hosted weekend visitors from California Washington Court House Chagrin Falls and other towns. Notable items include Mrs Robert Hillyer taking over a Texaco station on Converse Street Chauncey and various local visitors from Dayton Springfield The Plains Athens and Buchtel to the Prestons and other local families.

Walter Hamilton California Jack Hillyer Washington Court House Harold Barker Sue Ann Barbara Hamilton

Athens FHA plans meetings and service with community links

The Plains Future Homemakers of America led by Melanie Lovsey and Linda Lee outlined this year’s program at the October meeting in Athens. They also announced a November potluck supper and talent show for Nov 6 in the community room.

Melanie Lovsey The Plains Future Homemakers of America Athens County Linda Lee Ames Bern Fha Athens Patsy Brooks Elsie Burdette Sharon Culver Millie Cullison Rose Anne Foster Margaret Hickman Diane Koon Judy Knight Cathy Langel Marilyn Manda Julia Michael Donna Smith Carolyn Boggs Linda Cunningham Maxine McCoy Patty Patrick

Chauncey Church Friendship Class Hosts Monthly Meeting

Mrs. Frank McDaniel hosted the Friendship Class of Chauncey Christian Church with Mrs. Arthur Bennett presiding. Plans for District 14 dinner at Chauncey Parish house on Nov. 5 were set, with devotionals by Mrs. Daugherty and treasurer’s report read by Mrs. John Dunlevy. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Dunlevy’s home.

Frank McDaniel Chauncey Christian Church Arthur Bennett District 14 Chauncey Parish House Elwood Daugherty John Dunlevy Daugherty Mark McDaniel Bennett Dunlevy

Mothers Circle Plans To Help Thanksgiving Food Box

A Mothers Circle meeting at 41 Charles St hosted by Mrs. Ellis South discussed aiding a local family at Thanksgiving with a food box. Mrs. Roy Cline led the discussion. Mrs. Harvey South attended. A program and games followed with Halloween decorations and refreshments. The November meeting will be a pot luck dinner at 127 West State St.

Mothers Circle Roy Cline Harvey South John Risch West State St

Calendar of Events with Meetings and Club Activities

Community calendar lists SIGMA PHI GAMMA gathering at 8 p.m. with Mrs. Nick Parkis on Golf Course Road plus masquerade party. Many groups meet: Delilah Rebekah Lodge 7 p.m. officers and staff practice. Athens Garden Club 7:30 p.m. at University Guest House. Kappa Phi Alumnae 7:30 p.m. at First Methodist Church chapel. United Lutheran Church Women 8 p.m. with Mrs. W. H. Monroe at 11 Hocking. Athens Shrinettes LOSNA 8 p.m. with Mrs. Don Sanders. Tue Plains PTA 7:30 p.m. Charles Cochran speaker. Lydia Lash Evans Club 2 p.m.. Gesell Guild CCL 8 p.m. with Mrs. Scotty Roberts. Gold Star Mothers 7:30 p.m. Legion Hall with inspection and initiation. Hobson Study Circle 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. D. M. Lontz. Social Literary Club 2 p.m. Cottage Tea Room note time change. West Elementary PTA 7:30 p.m. auditorium panel discussion. Lodi Grange 7:30 p.m. attend meeting, bring dinner menu receipt. Richland Garden Club 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. Cloyce Martin at 494 Richland Ave. visit of Homecoming guests Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kittih and sons from Alliance, Ohio.

Gold Star Legion Hall Delilah Rebekah Lodge Hobson Study Circle D. M. Lontz Sunnyside Dr Lodi Grange Richland Garden Club Cloyce Martin Richland Ave

Missionary Groups Meet at Plains Nazarene Society

The Plains Nazarene Foreign Missionary Society held two recent meetings as officers planned for the year. Mrs. Stalder and Rev. Tobe Mackie led prayers. Mrs. Cecil Newsom read scripture. Walter Wharton answered questions. Mrs. Newsom and Mrs. Mackie read a humorous piece. Mrs. Thomas Thomas led the lesson. The Plains VFW Ladies Auxiliary meets Wednesday at 6 30 p.m. with Mrs. Clarence Fuller for a Halloween costume party with a covered dish and table service. Mrs. Lloyd Kittle’s birthday is observed.

The Plains Vfw Auxiliary 7174 Clarence Fuller Hartman Rd Lloyd Kittle Plains Nazarene Foreign Missionary Society Stalder Tobe Mackie Cecil Newsom Walter Wharton Thomas Thomas Plains Vfw Ladies Auxiliary

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By Marilyn Dicks Dietitians Haute Couture Cub OWLS Lees Stone’s Country Furniture Store Chesterhill Ohio Jayson New York Home Dem Plains Home Pauline Harvey Arthur McCoy Walter Dresher Athens State Hospital Lee Paula McDonald Ames-Bern High School Buell G. Gallagher Athens County Council For Ross L. Glick Ohio Association For Retarded Children Athens County Council Edward Penson Penson Linwood Taylor Culbert William Holmes Lowell Rapp Beacon School Board Mrs. McDaniel Cary Chrome PackMen the Cline Pharmacy CO Phone LY Sigma Phi Gamma Nick Parkis Golf Course Delilah Rebekah Athens Garden Club University E. Union Albert Shuster Kappa Phi First Methodist Church United Lutheran Church Women W. H. Monroe Athens Shrinettes Club Losna Don Sanders Harris Street the Plains Pta Charles Cochran Lydia Lash Evans Club Gesell Guild CCL Scotty Roberts Sunnyside George H. Perry George Anne Ernest Kittih Mark and Jeff Alliance S. Court St. Athens Heiner’s Mer
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