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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1968

Page

9

Newcomers Club Meets at Ohio University

Mrs Vernon R Alden will greet wives of new and second year full time employees of Ohio University when the Newcomer's Club meets in Nelson Hall October 17 at 8 p m Members will discuss volunteer work opportunities in Athens Speakers from local organizations include Mrs John Collier Sheltering Arms Hospital chairman of volunteer services Mrs Charles McVey Red Cross volunteer work Miss Cecila Lyle Bureau of Volunteer Service and Mrs Thelma Risley Southeastern Ohio Mental Health Center chairmen Following the meeting speakers will answer questions during the coffee hour

Vernon R. Alden Ohio University Newcomer's Club Nelson Hall Athens John Collier Sheltering Arms Hospital Charles McVey Red Cross Cecila Lyle Bureau of Volunteer Service Thelma Risley

Adult Dance Classes Open Registration in Athens City

The Athens City Recreation Department reports ongoing registration for adult dance classes. Starting tonight, sessions meet in Athens Middle School gym on the first and third Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Call instructor Mrs Daryle Mayer at 592-1714 or recreation director Robert Burson at 592-2423 for details. Mrs Mary Pratt, former Athens resident, will turn 96 on October 21 and lives with her daughters Lucille Lortz and Louise Sharp at 2240 W Mound St Columbus.

Athens City Recreation Department Athens Middle School Daryle Mayer Robert Burson Mary Pratt Athens Pratt Lucille Lortz Louise Sharp Mound St Columbus

Dear Abby letters reveal living alone and language debates

A reader asks how to tell a roommate she must move out to live alone citing fear and overreactive behavior. Abby responds plainly, advising direct communication and no excuses. Additional letters discuss a neighbor running a suspected brothel and the debated meaning of the word broad in reference to women.

Abby

Two blue eyed parents can have a brown eyed child

A confidential note to AC CUSE asserts that Mendelian heredity does not guarantee eye color. It cites classic genetics and adds a social rebuke about decency directed at the sister-in-law. The piece blends science references with a personal admonition.

Miss North Married In Gallia Rie

Mr and Mrs David E Stahl reside at 355 Alden Ave Columbus after a Sept 1 wedding at Garfield Avenue First Church of God in Gallipolis. Bride Carol Sue North daughter of Woodrow North Gallipolis and groom son of Carl Stahl Glouster. Reverend Paul Jones officiated at 230 pm ceremony. Organist Mrs Jack Knight sang solo with May North Celestine North and Mrs Jean Saunders. Best man John Wey ushers David and Larry North. Reception hosted by Mrs Marion Wey and Miss Sue Hooper.

David E. Stahl Alden Ave Columbus Garfield Avenue First Church of God Gallipolis Carol Sue North Woodrow North Carl Stahl Glouster Paul Jones Jack Knight Gay Jeffers Celestine North Jean Saunders Sue Hooper Sonja North Tanya North Jill Jeffers John Wey David Larry North Marion Wey

New Arrivals Births for Ashcroft Everett Hensley Families

Mr and Mrs Steve Ashcroft announce the birth of Cynthia Ellen on October 11 at Morrow County Hospital Mt Gilead. Grandparents Rev and Mrs George Halbirt Sunbury and Mr and Mrs Elwyn Ashcroft Cardington. Great grandmother Mrs Grove Halbirt Athens Route 4. Mr and Mrs Herbert Everett announce Angela Kay born October 6 at Mount St Mary Hospital. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Arthur Everett and Mr and Mrs Virgil Slay Glouster. Great grandparents Mr and Mrs Everett Brunton Glouster Vr and Mrs Gilbert Everett Amesville and Mrs Lennie Campbell Jacksonville. Mr and Mrs George Hensley Jr announce Gregory Austin born October 4 at St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg. They have three daughters Deanna Sandra and Angela. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Everett Shultz Tuppers Plains and George Hensley Sr Long Bottom.

Steve Ashcroft Marsha Halbirt Fulton Cynthia Ellen Morrow County Hospital Mt. Gilead George Halbirt Sunbury Elwyn Ashcroft Cardington Grove Halbirt Athens Herbert Everett Angela Kay Mount St. Mary Hospital Arthur Everett Virgil Slay Glouster Everett Brunton George Hensley Jr Tuppers Plains Gregory Austan St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg Deanna Sandra Angela Everett Shultz George Hensley Sr Long Bottom

Area Couple Announce Wedding Plans

Miss Pamela Sue Norton daughter of Mr and Mrs Bruce Norton Stewart will wed Mr Robert Larry Zimmerman son of Mr and Mrs John Zimmerman Stewart on Oct 18 at Stewart Methodist Church The seven o clock service will be solemnized by Rev Luther Ramsey A reception in the church social rooms will follow immediately.

Pamela Sue Norton Bruce Norton Stewart Robert Larry Zimmerman John Zimmerman Stewart Methodist Church Luther Ramsey

Returns Home After Surgery for Tom Henry

Mr. Tom Henry of Athens Route 5 has returned home following a surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital. He is reported in good spirits and recovering at home with family support.

Tom Henry Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital

Delta Kappa Gamma Panel Sets Fall Meeting in Athens

The sorority will host a panel moderated by Supt. S F Henderson of Athens City School District to discuss tailoring education to fit children's needs. Panelists include Tad Grover Naomi Sapp Dan Stright Lawrence Worstell Clyde Pinnell and Martha Fick. The event at Athens High School home economics room begins 7:30 p.m. A building tour and refreshments follow.

Delta Kappa Gamma Supt S. F. Henderson Athens City Tad Grover Naomi Sapp Dan Stright Lawrence Worstell Clyde Pinnell Martha Fick New Athens High School

Couple To Conduct Holy Land Tour During Christmas

Dr and Mrs Fred Lachs of Wonder Hills Dr will lead a nine week Holy Land and Europe tour departing December 15 traveling by Swissair. The itinerary covers Zurich Berne Geneva Jerusalem Bethlehem Tel Aviv Athens Rome and Madrid. Athens residents may call 5921666 for details.

Fred Lachs Wonder Hills Holy Land Switzerland Greece Italy Spain Swis Sair Zurich Berne Geneva Jerusalem Bethlehem Tel Aviv Athens Rome Madrid

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