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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1955

Page

11

Mrs E J Taylor Reviews Out of the Floating World Book

Mrs E J Taylor reviews James Michener's novel Out of the Floating World calling it bold and daring. She discusses Ukiyo e meaning and the book’s Japanese prints display shown at the Chicago Art Institute in cooperation with a wood engraver and publisher.

E. J. Taylor Wales Racsin James Michicners Fedt AAUW Taylor Beto Dapanene Chicago Wood Qr. Taylor Michener Japan

Shower Honors Bride Elect at Amesville Event

Janet Linscott, destined bride of Virgil Scott, was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs Homer Eckard and Miss Juanita Linscott at the Linscott home 7 Arden Place Amesville. Pink and blue decor highlighted refreshments. Attendees included numerous Amesville and Athens residents and relatives. the couple will wed at Amesville Methodist Church on April 9.

Janet Linscott Homer Eckard Juanita Linscott Linscot Arden Place Elza Linscott Ed Scott William Clark Madelon Clark Harry Turner Louise Linscott Robert King Carl Sedwich Riley ‘Thompson Dean Easier James’ Mesecher William Sharp Howard Starlin George King Relig Wooley Bass Sedwick Frank Smith Hattie Inman James Ball Amesville Charles McAfee Denver White Betty Scott Reba Scott Arthur ‘Thompson William Cable Edward ‘Moran Hart ‘Charles Windland Athens Marie Phillips Albany Dwight Thomas Pennsville Linscott Virgil Scott Amesville ‘Methodist Church

Naval Reserves Wives Guests At Five Oaks Event

Naval Reserves members and their wives along with guests gathered Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs Arthur E. Cornwell Five Oak after a dinner at the Sportsman Grill Attendees included Mr and Mrs Howard Becksfort Mr and Mrs Arthur H Blickle Mr and Mrs Kermit Blosser Mr and Mrs Vincent Jukes Mr and Mrs Charles Reamer Mr and Mrs Joseph Romig Mr and Mrs George Sheeter Mr and Mrs Vere Smith Mr and Mrs H R Swardson Mr and Mrs Tom Wilson Mr and Mrs Robert L Worthman Roger Quisenberry and Roy Rodgers Mayor and Mrs Peter B Seel were also present.

Arthur E. Cornwell Five Oak Sportsman Grill Howard Becksfort Arthur H. Blickle Kermit Blosser Vincent Jukes Charles Reamer Joseph A. Romig George Sheeter Vere Smith H.R. Swardson Tom’ Wilson Robert L. Worthman Roger Quisenberry Roy Rodgers Peter B. Seel

Who's Coming And Going in Athens

Athens residents and students report visitors and departures. Jacqueline Bartlett of Pa Fis visited on campus for the Easter break to attend the J Polm at Ohio University as guest of Richard Miller of Tampa, a junior. The Grosses and Mrs Grose near Athens share updates on health and travel, with Miss Anne Goddard visiting from Miami University and Ellen Goddard in Washington D C.

Athens Jacqueline Bartlett Fis Bartlett Richard Miller Tam- Pa Ohio University Hero Kelly Fort Lauderdale Fla Anne Goddard Miami University D. M. Goodard Crooks Carl L F. E. Grose

Athens High School Debate Group Hosts April Food Party

An April Food Party is held tonight at the old gymnasium from 8 30 to 11 30 p m by the Athens High School debate group. Dance music will be provided and tickets will be sold at the door.

Gymnaium Athens High School

Needlework Pattern 5349 Advertises Easy Motifs

Needlework pattern No. 5349 offers two to four motifs with complete material lists and sewing directions. Color transfer for eight motifs included, price 25 cents in coins, sent with name and address to Anne Cabot at 1150 Ave Americas New York. Also advertised is the 1985 Needlework Album featuring 56 designs and gift directions in color.

Andres Emi Anne Cabot Ave. Americas New York

Ghostly bridge tale reveals a doomed seven spades double

A narrator recalls a spectral bridge lesson where a ghost boasts crisp bids and a doomed seven spades double. He explains his ace of spades misread and a lack of spades to lead, leaving his side with only 100 points as his partner follows a risky rule.

South Athens Messenger Jacoby

Al Horskey Recital At BV Fen Sunday Afternoon

Al Horskey, a Ohio University music student and Plains High School music director, will perform a recital Sunday at 3 30 in Ewing Auditorium. He will be joined by Edna Watman, John Mitchell, Richard Randall and Dorothy Ru land on trombones and by pianist Edna Watman. Admission is free.

BV Fen Ewing Auditorium al Horsky Ohio University Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Kappa Kappa Pst Galliard Impromptu Bigot Bonneau Leslie Bassett Horsky Edna Watman John Mitchell Richard Randall Dorothy Ruland

Girl Scout Addressmaker Badge Awards in Mechanicsburg

Members of Troop 6 Mechanicsburg received the badge last Tuesday in the Mechanicsburg Scout Room. Recipients include Sherry Coats Mary Cox Judy Dickens Tessie Frum Carla Hall Carolyn Hooper Sue Hooper Phyllis Lenigar Margaret McKnight Patty Robinson Carol Ann Russell Irene Sams Honey Lou Sherwood. Troop leaders are Mrs Edward Mizicko and Mrs Russell Mall. Troop 30 leaders Mrs Sancy Dean and Miss Julia Nehls attended a party at the Presbyterian Church hosted by troop members to honor resigning leaders. Gifts were given to the two leaders who are stepping down.

Mechanicsburg Sherry Coats Mary Cox Judy Dickens Tessie Frum Sancy Dean Julia Nehls Presbyterian Church

Calendar of Events for Athens Area Organizations

Calendar items for VW Auxiliary YWCA and various clubs list meetings, elections, and activities across April. Highlights include Athens Emblem Club officers election at Elks Club, White Shrine practice for installation at Masonic Temple, Girl Scout Council gatherings at OU Center and Faculty Club, and planning board and council sessions at St Paul’s School and Legion Home. Community groups such as Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary and WSCS Circle 8 announce meetings, with dates, times, and locations.

Athens Jerusalem Masonic Temple Albany Nasta Party Alpha Delta Pi St. Paul's School

Special Program Planned at Church Commanding Seven Last Words

An on pig of the sun Sunday morning service at First Presbyterian Church features a special program The soloists are John Mitchell baritone Helen Thomas soprano Alexander Lewis tenor Albert Johnston Varitone and James Dilley with the chorus The 4 30 and 11 am services will present the program in a period voice tone with modest churchmusic emphasis

First Presbyterian Church John Mitchell Hellen Thomas Alexander Lewis Albert Johnston Varitone James Dilley

Mrs America Contest Judges Announced In Ohio Athens Event

The 17th annual Mrs America contest in Athens Ohio announced first round eliminations. Judges include Mrs Arline Johnson Mrs Dan Merrick and Mrs Gwendolyn Roach selected by sponsor Ohio Fuel Gas Company district manager F W Phillips. Contest emphasizes homemaking skills over appearance with judging April 3. The winner receives an expense paid trip to the national Florida competition for herself and her family.

Sans Jeupes Mra Ohio Fue Gas Company Athens F. W. Phillips the Gas Wy Arline Johnson Dan Merrick Gwendolyn Roach Phillips Ohio Florida

Dinner Honors 60th Anniversary Couple at Salvation Army

Mr and Mrs James Speelman were feted at a Wednesday Salvation Army Citadel dinner. The program included an invocation by Harry Mansfield greetings from James Gates and a Browning reading by Miss Bette Dowdell. Messages of congratulations from Eisenhower Lausche Seel and Major Chamberlain were read by Major Charles Dowdell. Benediction by Mrs Charles Dowdell. Relatives and guests from Bellaire Chauncey and Athens attended, including Miss Glenna Milter and many Sperelman and Gates family members.

James Speelman Salvation Army Citadel Harry Mansfield James Gates Miss Bette Dowdell Dwight D. Eisenhower Frank Lausche Petter B. Seel W. E. Chamberlain Cincinnati Charles Dowdell Charles Donald Cunningham Bellaire Russell Cunningham Chauncey John Barnhart Jerry ‘Lee Glenna Milter Mary Clifton James Brickles Carol and James Ernest Rosser Caroll Roser Sue ‘Ann Rosser Hattie Bartlett Richard Gaston Carl “White Barnard Dowdell Athens Herbert McFeley

Students Tour With Chair Iowa Ohio University Choir Tour

Ohio University students enrolled as the Wesley Chair company will tour April 6 through 10 visiting Columbus Springfield Greenfield and Cincinnati. The choir directed by William Gill senior from Toledo represents the First Methodist Church of Athens destroyed by fire February 5. Athens seniors William M Carter Nelsonville and Mary Sue LaFollette and juniors Barbara M Williams and June M Howe are named among area participants.

Ohio University Wesley Columbus Springfield Greenfield Cincinnati Whwe William ©. Gill Toledo First Methodist Church of Athens Athens Area William M. Carter Edward Carter Nelsonville Mary Sue LaFol A. LaFollette Barbara M. Williams

Make Home Safe for Children NEA Warning on Poison Risks

Authorities urge safer homes as poisoning deaths in children age one to five rise. Poison control centers are expanding in Chicago Boston Cincinnati and Washington with the American Academy of Pediatrics leading a nationwide effort. Experts cite aspirin kerosene lye lead and arsenic among common threats and stress practical safeguards over alarm.

NEA Children's Bureau Chicago Boston Cincinnati Washington Americar Academy of Pediatrics Children’s Bureau Children's Hospital District of Columbia de. Bain Plains Bain

Palm Sunday Service at Memorial Auditorium Announced

The YWCA announces a Palm Sunday service to be held Saturday at 7 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium. Dr. Bo Wray will give a short talk on the history of the service and the Wesley Foundation Chair will speak. The public is invited to attend.

YWCA Inmorial Auditorium Bo Wray Wesley Foundation

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