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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1962

Page

4

Newhart To Visit Ohio University Campus

Ohio University hosts comedian Bob Newhart for a Saturday evening appearance in Memorial Auditorium at 8 p.m. It is the first in a series of 50 college campus visits sponsored by the Center Program Board. Newhart is known for shows with Ed Sullivan and Jack Paar and has Emmy recognition as television's top comedian.

Ohio University Bob Newhart Newhart Ed Sullivan Jack Parr New

Librarian announces new books at Athens Public Library

Athens Public librarian Edna J. LaFollette reports additions to shelves including a wide range of fiction such as The Prize and Nine Hours to Rama and non fiction titles like The Grand Design and The World’s Last Night. A selection of Westerns detective and teen novels expands the collection.

Edna J. LaFollette Athens Thomas Kraft Lasanga U-2 Wise Ross

Weekend club calendar announcements

Friday program for East Side Needle Club at 2 p.m. at Cottage Tea House with contact LY 3-1839. Saturday events include Albany Grange at Grange Hall with officer installation and Pallas Club executive board at 2 p.m. and regular meeting at 2 30 p.m. hosted by Mrs A C Anderson on Columbia Ave.

East Side Needle Club Cottage Tea House

Teacher Exhibits American Antiques At West Side School

Mrs. Leonard Martin, a fourth grade teacher at West Side Elementary, mounts a hallway exhibit of American antiques tied to her class study of Northwest Territory settlement. Items include an 1887 autograph book, a 100-year-old pottery pitcher, a 100-year-old iron kettle, brass candle holders, a lan tern, a tureen, an oil lamp, and a Ray's Arithmetic from 1877 among others from local families.

Marilyn Langer Leonard Martin West Side Elementary School Northwest Territory Ohio Athens Herbert Harris E. S. Hartinger Harold Miller Mr. Miller McGuf Fey Robert Chappell Auburndale Fla Robert Mahn Warren Easler Guy Gilkey Martin Ray

Plains High School 1957 Class Reunion Saturday

The 1957 graduating class of The Plains High School will hold its reunion Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the school. Members, their families and faculty are invited. The Robinson Johnson family reunion follows Sunday October 7 at Hooper Ridge Church with a noon basket dinner and after noon program. Relatives and friends are invited.

the Plains High School Robinson-Johnson Hooper Ridge Church

Dress Pattern 4747 Offers Versatile Misses Styles

Printed Pattern 4747 provides a classic basic dress with options for slim or flared skirts and square or round necklines suitable for jewelry. Includes multiple half sizes and yardage details. price 50 cents plus 10 cents for each pattern for first class mail.

Anne Adams the Messenger West 17Th St N. Co

Test Teenager Are You Physically Fit

Jeanne D Arcy presents a simple test for teen fitness asking how many times a basic sit up can be done. YMCA experts say boys should reach 40 reps and girls 20, with many failing early. A starter shapeup suggests 15 minutes of planned calisthenics daily, ideally after noon.

Jeanne D’arcy YMCA

Lydia Lash Group Meets At Webers

The Lydia Lash Evans Club held its first meeting at Mrs. Fred Weber’s home with twenty members sharing a thumbnail sketch of summer vacations. The program featured a talk and photos from a West Coast trip to the World's Fair by Mrs. Orland Houck. A dessert was served and the group planned future activities focusing on hobbies, calisthenics, and sports as fitness aids.

Lydia Lash Evans Fred Weber Orland Houck West Coast John Jagers

Central WSCS Formally Opens Fall Meeting

Central Ave WSCS held its first fall gathering in the church dining room. President Mrs. Jack Kern led with An Officer's Prayer. Mrs. Carroll Davis guided a panel on Missions in the Modern World. Circle 3 presented a going away gift to Mrs. James Frost, longtime Sheltering Arms Hospital dietitian, as her family moves to Grove City. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Ron Scott and Mrs. Bob Munro.

Central Ave WSCS Jack Kern Methodist Woman's Magazine Carrol Davis Circle 3 James Frost Frost Sheltering Arms Hospital Grove City Ron Scott Bob Munro

Ohio Teachers Association meet plans 35th convention in Cleveland

Miss Betty Weaver business manager of Ohio University attends state executive committee meeting at the Sheraton Cleveland Hotel. They will plan the 35th convention to be held in Cleveland next April. Family reunion for George Wolfe Sr. descendants is set for Sunday Oct 7 at Concord Church.

Betty Weaver Ohio University Ohio Business Teachers Association Sheraton- Cleveland Cleveland George Wolfe Sr Concord Church

Ames Bern Teachers Introduced at PTO Meeting

New Ames Bern teachers were introduced at a recent PTO meeting led by superintendent J Milton Cain. Robert Dishong as PTO president appointed a committee to draft by laws. Mary Lou Powell reviewed 4 H Club activities and a sewing style show followed. FHA president Carolyn Marquis introduced her group and sewing exhibition highlighted color and design. Cookies punch and coffee were served during social hour by 4 H cooking division. Summer advisors named: Mrs Darrel Antle Mrs Joyce James Mrs Gladys McClellan and Mrs Edward Linscott.

Ames- Bern PTO J. Milton Cain Robert Dishong Mary Lou Powell Carolyn Marquis FHA Grace Webb Darrel Antle Joyce James Gladys McClellan Edward Linscott

Laughlin Robertson to Wed at Wesleyan Methodist Church

Miss Rebecca Ann Laughlin and Pvt. Jerry Wayne Robertson plan an Oct 2 wedding at Wesleyan Methodist Church. The bride is the daughter of Dewey Laughlin and the late Mrs Laughlin, a 1958 Athens High School graduate employed at Hillcrest Nursing Home. Robertson, a 1960 Rome-CanAAN High School graduate, is stationed at Fort Knox. A reception will follow at the Cottage Tea Room.

Wesleyan Methodist Church Rebecca Ann Laughlin Jerry Wayne Robertson Dewey Laughlin Wolf Sr Laughlin Robertson Leona Proffitt Guysville William Robertson Georgia Miss Laughlin Athens High School Hillcrest Nursing Home Pvt Rome-Canaan High School Ft. Knox Cottage Tea Room N. Lancaster St

New Members Welcomed at Catholic Women's Club Meeting

New members joined the Catholic Women's Club at St. Pauls School after a discussion on the Athens community led by Mrs. William Holmes. Readings on Athens were provided by the League of Women Voters.

Catholic Women’s Club St. Paul’s School Athens William Holmes League of Women Voters

Athens social notes recount extended trips and a birthday gathering

Speaking Personally Miss Judy Woolery and Miss Grace Robinette from Athens recently returned from a two week vacation in and around Los Angeles California. Mrs Arminta Chase was guest of honor at a picnic at the home of her son Merrill Chase Albany Route 2 for her 85th birthday. Weekend visitors at Mrs J H Rogers home included John Rogers Dayton Regina Bishop Judy Bishop Franklin and Yvonne Hutton Jackson.

Judy Woolery Grace Robinette Athens Los Angeles Calif Merrill Chase Albany Robert Coates Mildred Hanning Don Hanning Lenny Randy Pamela Maynard Coates Darla Jerome Fenske Terry Jewell Charles Chase Carol Ann Linda Kay J. H. Rogers Pomeroy Rd John Rogers Dayton Regina Bishop Judy Bishop Franklin Yvonne Hutton Jackson

Richland Avenue First Apostolic Auxiliary Meeting

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Richland Ave First Apostolic Church met in the church basement with 25 members. Mrs. Melvin Alden led devotions on Faith, and the meeting was conducted by Mrs. Frank Levacy and Mrs. James Boyd.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Richland Ave First Apostolic Church Melvin Alden Frank Levacy James Boyd

New Arrivals Births for Tara Lynn Boyer and Tammie Lee Ball

Mr. and Mrs. Phillip H. Boyer announce Tara Lynn born September 22 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandmother is Mrs. Henry Ayers. Mr. and Mrs. Claire Ball Jr. of Athens announce daughter Tammie Lee born September 9 at Mount St Mary Hospital Nelsonville. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tom and Mr. and Mrs. Claire Ball.

Phillip H. Boyer Peach Ridge Rd Tara Lynn Sheltering Arms Hospital Boyers Phyllis Paula Henry Ayers Elmwood Pl Claire Ball Athens Tammie Lee Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Carl Tom

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Albany Grange Grange Hall the McKee Drugs, Inc Fred Kiltan Prescription Store of Lydia Lash Webers Carol Heiss Barbara Ann Scott Jack Joan Central Wscs West Gallery West Union St Buzzo Cordozo WBA Billa Rose Women’s Benefit Association Charles Farrow Jean Jarrett Charleston W. Va Chi Omega Cary Bath Tub Cline Pharmacy Corescription Store Linda Lou Arthur M. Spencer Lester Penn Murray City Spencer Dwight Spencer Lancaster Miss Penn York High School Murray City High School U.S. Air Force Tara Lynn Boyer Tammie Lee Ball Blosser Main & Market St Logan, Ohio Quick’s Drug Store West Union Street
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