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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1962

Page

8

Musicians Take Part In State Programs

Musicians from Athens and Ohio University returned from fall conferences of the Ohio Federation of Music Clubs held in Marion Ashland Lancaster Findlay Youngstown Miami University Oxford and Columbiana Mrs Dwight D Robinson president of the federation spoke at each conference outlining themes such as A Search For Excellence and Music The Universal Language of Peace The conferences featured workshops by Eugene Jennings and a string program by the Sanov trio Ohio University faculty members led a Grass Roots Opera plan and a massed chorus of 100 was planned for Cincinnati next May The Woman s Music Club of Athens and Ohio University music department are affiliated with the state and national federations.

Athens Ohio University Ohio Federation of Music Clubs Dwight D. Robinson Marion Ashland Lancaster Findlay Youngstown Miami University Oxford Columbiana Francis Bean Strouds Run Rd Robinson Bean W. Alfred Gray Carrollton L. K Saltsman Eugene Jennings State Department For Crusade For Strings Jennings Sheldon Sanov Leighton Conkling Alice Sanov Ohio Ohio Federation Stephen Harbachick Grass Roots Opera Mary D. Blayney Eugene Wickstrom Wickstrom Cincinnati James Carter Fort Frye Beverly Woman’s Music Club of Music Department Ohio and National Federation of Music Clubs

Surprise Birthday Party For Alan Miller

Alan Miller son of Mr and Mrs Carl Miller was surprised with a birthday party at his home on Euclid Ave Sunday afternoon Guests were invited from 4 to 7 pm with informal supper of sandwiches and cake. Guests included Carol Kendall Tracy Smith Holly Hecht Jan McMullen Lois Simpkins Jan Reeder Janeen Schleicher Akron Todd Schafer Greg Booth Dan Crawford Philip Rose Chuck Munro Robert Wolfe. Mrs H J Huffman is in St Josephs Hospital Parkersburg West Virginia.

Alan Miller Carl Miller Euclid Ave Miller Carol Kendall Tracy Smith Holly Hecht Jan McMullen Lois Simpkins Jan Reeder Janeen Schleicher Akron Todd Scha

Volunteers To Serve Sunday At Athens County Fair

Sunday October 28 volunteers will work 9 a m to 4 p m at the Junior Fair Hall Athens County Fair grounds for Type II vaccine program led by Mrs Jack Kerr American Red Cross Gray Ladies and a long list of nurses and volunteers from the Business and Professional Women's Club plus workers at the Ohio Fuel Gas Company offices Route 50 FE The event allocates roles and locations for service at the fairgrounds and company offices.

Sabin Athens County Fairgrounds Jack Kerr Ruth Stubbs Flora Fortney Elsie Keffer Helen Ledford Ruth Day Business and Professional Women’s Club Bernad Ine Farrell Eugenia Kresge Eleanor Minister Gail Laziman Ann Mumma Kay Cambell Geraldine Hope Charles Hayes Jack Kern Eleanor Laziman Ralph Dupler Mabel Darst Florence Davis Herbert Kelly Ohio Fuel Gas Company Route 50

Ames Bern PTO Eyes Three Mill Levy At Meeting

The Ames Bern PTO discussed a three mill school operating levy at a meeting in the elementary building. Superintendent J Milton Cain spoke on the levy while new by laws were adopted and a membership drive launched with Louise Linscott as chair.

PTO J. Milton Cain Louise Linscott

Local U N Day talks at West Side Elementary

Marilyn Langer and Vilos Athare spoke to fourth and fifth graders about the United Nations on United Nations Day October 24. Roe outlined the UN’s work, read Kennedy’s proclamation, and urged UNICEF fund drive via U N L C E F trick or treat boxes from churches on October 29. Athare from Bombay and Ohio University showed film strips as part of the program. a separate Eagles Lodge dance with Buckeye Ramblers was announced for Saturday night.

Robert Roe League of Women Voters Vilos Athare Bombay India United Nations Richard Millman Robert Bennett West Side Roe League of Women U.N Kennedy

Shower Honors Mrs Watkins With Stork Party

Mrs. Joe Watkins received a stork shower hosted by Mrs. Robert Mansfield on Monday night. Guests included Mrs. Tony Blasucci and others with gifts sent by eight ladies. DeMolay Athens Chapter sponsors a dinner at the Masonic Temple Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Tickets available from DeMolay members.

Joe Watkins Robert Mansfield Athens DeMolay Masonic Temple

Shrine Club Dinner Brings 117 Guests to Baker Center

Athens County Shrine Club hosted a Thursday night dinner for 117 at Baker Center Ohio University with 14 Aladdin Temple members and spouses from Columbus as guests. L. Kitts Osborne of Aladdin Temple spoke after the meal, introduced by Lloyd Kittle. Entertainment came from Tune Timers, a comedy duo from Aladdin Temple.

Athens County Shrine Club Baker Center Ohio University Aladdin Temple Columbus L. Kitts Osborne the Temple Lloyd Kittle Athens Club Dwight Rutherford D. I. Gandee David Hughes Tom Jenkins

Engh Family Guests Visit Morris Avenue Home

Mr and Mrs Norman Engh on Morris Ave hosted Mr and Mrs Jack Engh and their sons Jay and Jeff from Indianapolis The Enghs son of Grace Chism of Athens They are connected to Anchor Hocking Glass Corp with sales roles in southern Indiana.

Jack Engh Jay Jeff Indianapolis Norman Engh Morris Ave Engh Hocking Glass Corp Indiana Grace Chism Athens

Calendar items and fundraisers on Saturday schedule

Trimble Grange hosts a masquerade with oyster stew vegetable soup and pumpkin pie at 1830 at Grange Hall. Richland Ave First Apostolic Church Ladies Auxiliary runs a rummage bake sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. A church dinner at Athens Stadium 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Band Boosters sponsor. Plains fire department holds rummage sale and auction at The Plains Fire House Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Trimble Grange Grange Hall Ladies’ Auxiliary Richland Ave First Apostolic Church Union St Athens Stadium Ladies’ Auxiliary of The Plains Fire Dept Plains Fire House

Missionary Work In Chili Topic Of WSCS At The Plains

The Plains WSCS discussed missionary work in Chili at a recent meeting held at Mrs. Kenneth Barrows home. Reports covered Chilean Methodist history since 1878 and ongoing revival, with aid after earthquakes and a skit on the National Council of Churches. Members planned letter writing to urge UN peace efforts and noted the November meeting at The Plains Methodist Church.

Chili The Plains Kenneth Barrows Dorothy Cade Ralph Goldsberry Chile William Taylor Goldsberry National Council of Churches Alta Cooper Arthur McCoy Adlai Stevenson UN Assembly Plains Methodist Church

University of Lifes Series Begins October Twenty Eight

The University of Life series opens Sunday at First Methodist Church with a 5 15 p m fellowship supper, 6 15 p m worship, and five discussion groups. Topics include Religion in the World Eye with international speakers and Can Real Leaders be Ethical. Series runs through November 18.

University of Life First Methodist Church, College and E. Washington Sts John F. Cady Greece Iran Poland Iceland Nyasaland Ghana Donald Warden Donald Hornung Harry B. Crewson Thomas Niccolls Thomas Smith Richard Huling Carl Shermer Edward Sanford Wesley Foundation Westminster Foundation Baptist Christian Disciples Canterbury

Book Prices Cut At Fair By AAUW Athens Branch

Books at the annual Book Fair of the American Association of University Women Athens branch go on sale at half price Saturday. Textbooks and foreign language books once 10 cents rise to 5 cents. fiction and children's books to a nickel. magazines to one penny or five for a penny. Sale location is the showroom of Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company 29 S Court St. The note on Samoa mentions a new auditorium seating 800 for 20,000 islanders.

American Association of University Women Athens H. C. Dorman Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company S. Court St

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Col Lyston T. Fultz H. H. Edens Mrs. Robinson Karl Schell Mary Heininger Selah Baker George Kleinfeld Warren John Malloy, Jr Malloy Dayton the McKee Drugs, Inc Fred Kiltan Prescription Store of Athens'’ Security Bank Building H. J. Huffman Second St St. Joseph’s Hospital Parkersburg, W. Va Rome-Canaan Green Mountain Boys Saddle Club Carthage Canter By Marilyn Langer Eagles Eagles’ Lodge Eagles’ Hall Buckeye Ramblers Tony Blasucci Bob Cooley Neal Billings Marsha Shaw Bernard Cooley Patty Cooley Clarence Cooley Gail Watkins Glen Atkinson Molly Moses Bob West Merwin Mansfield Ramie Ogg Susie Cooley Brenda Powell Carolyn Atkinson Vickie Mansfield O. N. Wilson Dick Evener Ray Morris Harold Brown Alta Wilson Carolyn Mansfield Harold Cooley Liz Ogg Shrine Club Ford West Gallery West Union St Cary Bath Tub Cline Pharmacy CO Prescription Store Ces DuPont Jaynes Furniture E. State St Tel. LY Athens, Ohio Floyd Linscott Buffington Faith Cabin Libaries Carl Michael Christian Social Relations University of Lifes James Eldridge Karl Ahrendt David Hostetler Elizabeth Stanton Perry County Lions Club Shawnee- New Straitsville High School Don Bryan Toppers Zanesville Samoa Blosser Main & Market St Logan, Ohio
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