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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1963

Page

4

Calendar and Reunion Events Across Local Churches

Community notices list a Saturday rummage sale at the National Guard Armory from 8 30 a m to noon sponsored by Circle One and Alexander Presbyterian Church a country store at the Town House 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m by the WSCS of New Marshfield Methodist Church Easler Linscott Reunion at Hooper Ridge Church all day with a noon basket dinner Bates Homecoming features 10 30 a m Sunday School a noon basket dinner and 2 p m program at Pratts Fork Church Annu al Homecoming begins at noon with basket dinner and 1 30 p m program Oh Ken Wee A Club of White Shrine gathers at the Plains home of Helen Kittle with a 2 p m meeting and 6 p m picnic supper Nativity Deanery Meeting of The Catholic Women's Club at St Paul s Roman Catholic Church at 2 p m The 0 50.

National Guard Circle One Alexander Presbyterian Church WSCS New Marshfield Methodist Church Easler - Linscott Hooper Ridge Church Bates Pratts Fork Church White Shrine Helen Kittle the Plains Catholic Women's Club St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church

4 H News Special Meeting Ends Summer Activities

Winding up summer the Lucky Leaf 4H group hosted a gathering at the Beveridge home with homemade ice cream and a camera prize won by Mrs. Roy Sams. The group planned a wiener roast at Dow Lake and carried out games and planning with 4H members and guests.

Jack Beveridge Lucky Leaf 4H Roy Sams Dow Lake Vickie Beveridge Kay Smith Debbie Sams Theresa Hunsicker Ginger Potts Susan Sams Cindy Hanson June Hudnall Sally Hammock Carrol Cunningham Pri

Engagement Announced for Eleanor Sue Booth and Robert Ley Jr

Mr and Mrs Donald Booth announce the engagement of their daughter Eleanor Sue to Robert G Ley Jr of Cambridge. The bride elect is a 1961 Athens High School graduate and sociology student at Ohio University. The groom is a 1959 St Marys High School Marietta graduate and manager of Roberts Mens Clothing in Cambridge. The couple will wed Sept 16 in an open ceremony at St Pauls Roman Catholic Church.

Donald Booth Stewart St Eleanor Sue Robert G. Ley Cambridge Ley Marietta Athens High School Ohio University Mr. Ley St. Mary's High School Robert's Men’s Clothing Shop St. Paul's

Women Attend 1963 National Federation Music Club Session

Mrs. Dwight Robinson and Mrs. Maure Hawkins travel to Washington for the 1963 Fall Session of the National Federation of Music Clubs. Highlights include a White House program September 5 to 9 with Young Artists Auditions winners, a Potomac cruise to Mt. Vernon, and speeches by Roger L. Stevens and Dr. Frank P. Graham.

Dwight Robinson Maure Hawkins Washington, D. C National Federation of Music Clubs White House John F. Kennedy Ners East Room Dale Moore Granville Roger L. Stevens National Cultural Center Washington U. S. Air Force Dolley Madison Potomac Mt. Vernon Frank P. Graham United Nations Old North State Robinson Ohio Federation of Music Clubs Hawkins Great Lakes Federation

Local Social News and Family Visits Across Athens Area

Speaking Personally Mrs Blanche LaFollette is a patient at Mark Rest Center in McConnelsville. Recent guests at Mrs Martin Josten’s home included her son in law and daughter Raymond Hechenroether and family and Marvin Braley and family from Dayton. Erma Clench welcomed her children and their families from Elyria Jacksonville Reynoldsburg Chauncey. William Mulpas returned to St Petersburg after visiting Athens with relatives. his mother Dorothy Mulpas and grandfather Myron Dewey joined him from Florida. Mrs Henry Burton and other relatives attended services in Elkins W Va for Mary Hayes. Pearl Reeves a former Athens resident suffered a stroke and is hospitalized in Springfield.

Martin P. Josten State St Raymond A Mary Cecelia) Herchenroether Timmy Monaco Marvin Jerrie) Braley Martin Janet Michael Dayton Erma Clench Grosvenor St Olean Settle Kim Elyria Guard Dickens Guardie Lori Jacksonville Wendell Clench Mike Linda J. J Reynoldsburg Charles Clench Terri Carla Pamie Gregg Chauncey William R. Mulpas St. Petersburg Fla Athens Dorothy Mulpas N. High St Pearl Reeves Ohio Pythian Home W. High St Springfield

Weekend market report highlights broad meat and produce deals

The market offers lamb cuts, beef roasts, cuck roasts, and various pork cures as main attractions. Vegetables and fruits show heavy late summer and early fall availability with strong green beans carrots and tomatoes and fruits like watermelon and nectarines. Community news notes a Chi Rho youth dinner at 6 p m hosted by First Christian Church with Mrs. Stubblefield and Mrs. McFarland as sponsors.

Northeast Midwest First Christian Church Eddie Stubblefield Richard McFarland

New Look in Girl Scouting Divides Girls into Four Age Levels

The article announces a redesign of Girl Scout age groups for local troops resuming activity. Brownies cover ages 7 and 8, Juniors 9–11, Cadette 12–14, and Seniors 15–17, with new names and handbooks. Each level has distinct development focus and uniforms.

Brownie Girl Scouts

Heloise tips for everyday household fixes

Readers share practical hacks from using plastic bags to protect cereals and starch, to inflating balloons with water, wax accents for vases, vacuuming spills, and bread crumb substitutes. The letters show thrifty, creative solutions and product ideas for daily domestic tasks.

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