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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1957

Page

8

Brother and Sister Win Prestigious Music Scholarships

Nancy Hunkins sails to Oberlin College on a violin scholarship while her brother Arthur leaves for Paris to study at the Paris Conservatoire for a year with a government grant. Nancy also won a Buhr scholarship to the National Music Camp at Interlochen, and Arthur served as secretary at the Ohio University Summer Music Workshop Clinic.

Dean Maurel Hunkins N. College St Nancy Hunkins Arthur Nancy Oberlin College Paris France Paris Conservatoire Government of Interlochen Mich Ohio University

Dessert and Swimming Party Highlights CCL September Meeting

An afternoon dessert and swimming party at 77 Elmwood Place hosted by Mrs. Fred Wheaton Jr. marked the Sept. 3 Federation Circle of CCL meeting. Co-hostess Mrs. Tom Rose welcomed numerous members and guests including Mrs. Richard Dent and Mrs. Nolan Mace.

Fred Wheaton, Jr Elmwood Place Federation Circle of CCL Tom Rose Richard Dent Nolan Mace Glen Chadwell Herb Branstitter John Good Robert Murray John Cline H. B. Boles David

Coming and Going Hunkins Return From Pilgrim Vacation

Dean and Mrs. Maurel Hunkins and their children Arthur and Nancy have returned to 12 N. College St from Pilgrim Michigan where they vacationed for a month except Nancy who stayed two weeks. En route they visited Midland Michigan and were hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Edward Hodnett, former Athens residents. They also note Labor Day visits by Dent Williams and sons Steven and Kerry of Columbus to Mrs. Dorothy Williams. After Virginia travels they returned to Athens, visiting Johnstown Exposition and Virginia Beach and Myrtle Beach. Thurman Tucker and son Delbert report returning to 63 Stewart St following days in Virginia. Labor Day guests of E. R. Beckley in Albany were Sparling Smith and family from Columbus. Recent guests of Ermel Beckley and sister Arlene Davis of Albany were Billy Beckley family from Sunbury.

Dean Maurel Hunkins Arthur Nancy N. College St Pilgrim Mich Hunkins Athens Midland Edward Hodnett Dent Williams Steven and Kerry Columbus Labor Day Dorothy Williams Virginia Johnstown Exposition Virginia Beach Myrtle Beach South Carolina Ermel Beckley Arlene Davis Albany And

First Meeting Of Fall Season Held Recently

The Adult Fellowship Class of The Plains Methodist Church met at Mrs. Willard Bryan’s home for the September session. Mrs. Robert Hawk led devotions and Mis. Dorothy Cade led the Bible study.

Plains Methodist Church Willard Bryan Robert Hawk Dorothy Cade Norman Smith Elmo Scott Warren Graham Eugene Leffler Sam McDonald Loren Cade

Beveridge Family Holds 29th Reunion at Athens County Fairgrounds

The Beveridge and allied families held their 29th annual reunion at the Grange Hall in the Athens County Fairgrounds with ninety six registrants. Officers elected were George Beveridge president Gerald Beveridge vice president and Donna B. Dearth secretary treasurer. The gathering reported two births three deaths and one marriage and planned the 1958 reunion for Marion. The Orland Beveridge Marion couple celebrated a golden anniversary and Joe Barron was the eldest attendee while Sara Beth Mace was the youngest. Films by Gerald Beveridge highlighted the event including a golden anniversary and farm scenes.

Beveridge Athens Co. Fairgrounds George Beveridge Gerald Beveridge Donna B. Dearth Sec Marion Fred Beveridge Mable Winning Orland Beveridge Joe Barron Sara Beth Mace Cardington Mrs. Beveridge Mary Alice Carol Lynne Michael Dayton Guy Dowler Parkersburg W. Va Eleanor Gearinger Karen Kevin Carl Jim Harruff Paul E. Beveridge Gary Howard Beveridge O. C. Beveridge Kenneth Beveridge, Jr Kim Gerald’ Beveridge Peggy Lynn George F. Beveridge Freddie Hebron Dale Hutchinson Reynoldsburg Werner Todd Cheryl Carol Stanley Fred Craig Clarence Dufoun Nelsonville Julia B Floyd Beveridge Roy Mace Randy Sara Beth Dee Dearth Lesa Joseph Barron Roger Barron Lorna Debbie Norman Saylor Sandra Christy Gregg New Marshfield Mayme Winning Dennis Childress Lou, Jody Debra Chauncey

Alumnae Club Entertained By Mrs. J Boden

Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae met at the chapter house with Mrs. James Boden presiding. Fifteen members attended including Mrs. Alexander Prisley and guest Mrs. Foster Harman of Sarasota Florida. Mrs. Michael Molchan was elected secretary. Next meeting will be a dinner for pledges on Oct 2 at Mrs Boden's home.

Alpha Gamma Delta James Boden Alexander Prisley Bryan Hall Foster Harman Sarasota Fla Harry Foster E. State St Michael Molchan James G. Boden

Birth of John Hamilton Duncan in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs John Max Duncan of Chillicothe announce the birth of a son John Hamilton Duncan born September 1 at Mount St Mary Hospital Nelsonville Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J L Duncan 260 E State St and Mr and Mrs George Matthews Pomeroy Rd The Duncans also have a daughter Jolynn age 3 The article then shifts to fashion noting crepes wool jerseys in blacks neutrals and a range of reds blues and greens

John Hamilton Duncan John Max Duncan Chillicothe Mount St Mary Hospital Nelsonville J. L. Duncan State St George Mathews Pomeroy Rd Duncan Jolynn

32 Inch Doll Pattern and Craft Album Listing

A 32 inch doll with pigtails and costume sewing pattern No. 2141 includes tissue, face transfer, and instructions. Send 25 cents to Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger for the pattern. Also advertised is the 1957 Needlework Album with 56 pages and crochet and quilt directions for 25 cents.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N.Y

Reunions and church events on Sunday schedule

Pratts Fork Church holds Homecoming with basket dinner at noon and a short afternoon program. Bates homecoming, regular services in the morning, basket dinner at noon, and a speaker and singing at 2 p.m. Dist 25 Past Matrons and Patrons, present Associate Matrons and Patrons picnic at Maconis Park Marietta at 12 45 p.m. Meat provided bring own table service beverage and covered dish program and business meeting. Linscott Easler reunion at Hooper Ridge Church with basket dinner at noon and program at 2 p.m. Household gloves advice urges removal during breaks to let skin breathe and perspiration evaporate for best protection.

Pratts Fork Bates Maconis Park Marietta Linscott Easler Hooper Ridge Church

Doghouse Blues Delbert Confesses Dinner and Losses

Athens Ohio September reports Delbert confesses bringing an unexpected guest home and admitting to gambling away the family savings. He pawned Eloise's fur coat and wrecked the car, then invited her to Blosser's Restaurant in Logan for a Canadian Pickerel Dinner. Eloise remains patient but anger grows.

Athens Ohio Delbert Eloise Blosser Logan Ady

Portrait Of Fall Fashion Show At Katherine Figg Shop

Athens area residents will view fall fashion trends for sizes five to seventeen at a Saturday morning show 10 30 at the Katherine Figg Shop Court St sponsored by Gay Gibson Co Kansas City. Live models including Vicki Rauch Clara Frum Eleanor Barstow Lynn Tedrick and others will model versatile junior garments with Al Wetzman narrating as music plays. Attendees receive a fashion packet and may register for a merchandise prize.

Athens Katherine Figg Court St Gay Gibson Co Kansas City Vicki Rauch Frank .X. Rauch Jr Clara Frum Paul Frum Eleanor Barstow Donald Barstow Lynn Tedrick Jack Tedrick R. Oberholzer Robert R. Oberholzer Robert Wren Joseph Trepp Frank Richey Ohio University al Wetzman D. H. Sams

Elsie Davis Weds Frank Dodderer in Coolville Ceremony

Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Davis of Coolville reports the Sept 3 wedding of their daughter Elsie to Frank E. Dodderer, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Dodderer. The ceremony at 9:30 a.m. was attended by immediate family, followed by a trip to Virginia and the East Coast. The couple will reside on East Route 40 in Zanesville after their honeymoon.

D. C. Davis Coolville Elsie Frank E. Dodderer E. A. Dodderer Dodderer Virginia Carthage-Troy High School Royal McBee Corp Carthage - Troy High School U.S. Air Corps American Telephone and Telegraph Co Scioto Zanesville Royal Arch Masons Mrs. Dodderer

Notices to reach society desk by Thursday weekly

Editor announces calendar notices for the Messenger women's pages must arrive at the society desk no later than Thursday each week. The new rule takes effect Thursday, Sept. 12, and cooperation is requested.

Messenger Society

Square Dancers Plan First Year Meeting at IOOF Hall

The Saturday Nighter Square Dance Club hosts its first year meeting at IOOF Hall Court St. at 8 30 pm open to beginners and spectators. For details contact Burton W DeVeau 24443 or Russell Hall 27565.

Court St Ling Burton W. DeVeau Russell Hall

Esther Class Meeting at Mrs Vern Kempton Home

A meeting of Esther Class of the First Christian Church will be held Monday night at 7:30 at the home of Mrs Vern Kempton 12 Hudson Ave.

Esther Class The First Christian Church Vern Kempton Hudson Ave

Also Mentioned on This Page

E. R. Beckley Mrs. Sparling Smith Billy Beckley Ronnie, Shiela, Barry Tommy Sunbury Dickey Alumnae Club J. Boden Partners In Health McKee Drugs, Inc Fred Killan Doghouse Blues Devil Delbert Elsie Davis Frank Dodderer Lynn Ted Rick Cornwell Shop W. Union St Gay Gibson
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