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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1961
Page
2
Mrs. Bernard Winders, head dietitian at Athens State Hospital, crafts elaborate printable doll cakes from angel food, using decorating tubes and molds. Her creations brighten patient birthdays and hospital events, with proceeds aiding therapy funds.
The junior class of Carthage Troy High School presents a three act comedy Aaron Slick From Punkin Crick. Show times are 8 p m Wednesday and 1 p m Thursday in the school auditorium. Director J G Brabham. promoters Connie Harvey and Daytha Hart. cast includes James Rader Clarice Bond Donna Wildman Ted Smith Nancy Day Kathy Chapman and Frank Wigal.
Advertisement details a sheath dress pattern with curved fit and hipline shirring. Includes Misses' sizes 10 through 18, yardage for size 16, and ordering instructions with a 35 cent pattern price plus 10 cents mailing. Address pattern department at 243 West 17th Street New York NY.
Plan a spooky Gay and Ghostly Halloween with DIY decorations using flameproof crepe paper and imaginative crafts like pumpkin holders from hat boxes and ice cream containers. Include games such as Donuts on a String and Ghost Story with audience sound effects, plus a booklet offering party ideas and donut recipes.
GLOUSTER The Rothwell Club met at the home of Mrs T A Noon. President Mrs Roger Kittle was absent and Mrs Norbert Johnston presided. After business, Mrs Charles Sweeney spoke on Oscar Hammerstein, Broadway's Gentle Giant. Guests included Mrs Harry Flora and Mrs W A Craft. Next gathering is a Thanksgiving luncheon at the Hotel Gordon with reservations via Mrs Pride or Mrs Johnston.
Fred Thompson of Glouster was guest of honor at a birthday dinner hosted by daughter Fola Manhorter in Zanesville. Five of his eight living children attended along with relatives and the host family.
Glouster Kiwanians Dean Ferrell Father Anthony Nickel Bill Stephenson Wayne Wiley Dan Kovach and Harold Wagner attended the Athens Club 40th Anniversary dinner. Mrs Harold Wagner also joined the Ladies Nite Anniversary event. C A Biddison of Columbus and Mrs Elizabeth Johnson of New Lexington visited Friday with Mr and Mrs Alfred Andrews on Cross Street. Mr and Mrs Pete Stanley went to McArthur for the funeral of Mrs Stanley's mother Mrs James Martin.
The speaker labels the Peace Corps a juvenile experiment and notes that the opinion carries some weight at this time.
Attendees at the Shrine Ladies Night include Mr and Mrs S L Durst Mr and Mrs Willard Simonton Mr and Mrs Andrew Jackson Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson Mr and Mrs Charles Danford Mr and Mrs J S Dunlevy Mr and Mrs Carroll Tippett Mr and Mrs Ralph Pritts of Toledo with Miss Bernice Pritts who was in Mount St Mary Hospital after surgery. John Swart remains in serious condition at Sheltering Arm Hospital. Visitors this week included Mr and Mrs Pearly Newhouse of Parkersburg and the Brookhart family.
The Ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary 414 will host a public chicken dinner Saturday from 4 to 6 30 p m at the Legion Hall Tickets are available in advance from any member.
Mayor Thomas Williams proclaims Beggars Night in the Glouster area for Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. It will be the sole designated period for trick or treat in the community.
Parents with boys interested in Cub Scouts meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Guinther Insurance office. Mothers may volunteer as den mothers. Past Noble Grands Club of Marcelite Rebekah Lodge meets Thursday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Thomas R Reese 45 Summit St. Jobs Daughters practice Monday at 7 p m for inspection. American Legion Auxiliary business meeting Thursday at Legion Hall 7 30 p m to finalize Veterans Day dinner plans. Mohawk Aerie 1034 FOE Jacksonville meets Monday at 7 30 p m Eagles Hall nominations for vice president then.
The Hi Lo Home Demonstration Club led by Mrs. Gerald Terrell held a Beginners Class in First Aid with Mrs. Marion Blazier instructor. Members and guests discussed dried materials and prepared displays for Holidays at Home at the State Hospital on November 15.
Free Will Baptist Church young people held a Halloween masquerade at Mrs. Ernest Rosser’s home. Winners were Billie Collins prettiest Carol Rosser ugliest and Sherill Legg most original. The event included songs games and refreshments with several families and children listed as attendees.
Home Builders class of The Plains Nazarene Church held a Halloween party at Mr and Mrs Vernon Weddle gathering with masked guests. Nellie Thomas and Inez Bricker won prizes while Don Terrill led a business meeting and Rev Mackey gave devotions.
The Athens Garden Club met at Mrs. Clyde Beasley home with co host Mrs. Richard Fought. Edith Barrows urged careful bulb planting timing location and background colors and recommended bone meal after year one. Members discussed iris narcissus and hyacinth depths and fall mulching. Officers were named for the year and nineteen members attended with a roll call vote for club improvements.
Athens Woman's Music Club hosts an 8 p.m. concert with Miss Mary Ness at 76 Elmwood. Mrs. P. B. Hummel of the Ohio Federation of Music Clubs attends as special guest. Athens County Grange officers hold a conference at 8 p.m. in the Grange Hall, inviting all members. Canaanville WSCS meets 7:30 p.m. at the church. Sayre Study Circle gathers 2 p.m. at Cottage Tea House with Mrs. R. J. Studer hosting. date change noted.
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