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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1964
Page
16
Mr and Mrs Daya Shankar of 41 Lorene Ave hosted a Deepavali party on Sunday inviting many Athenians. The article recounts the festival’s myth of Rama defeating Ravana and the symbolic victory of light over darkness with the prayer Lead me to the kindly lights.
The Athens Messenger reports a successful Country Fair sponsored by the Athens Hospital Auxiliary aimed at funding hospital equipment. A notable purchase was an ambulance to transport patients, with many local clubs and individuals listed as sponsors and chairmen.
Members of the Southeast Ohio Education Association are invited to a forthcoming gathering. Details on date location and agenda are to follow in official notices.
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