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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1953

Page

6

Returns and travels of local residents this week

Dr and Mrs T R Biddie returned home by plane from Daytona Beach Florida after spending the winter there. Mrs Earl Beckley will spend the Easter weekend at her Athens home. Mr and Mrs E W OBrien and Mr and Mrs R H Moore with sons Steve and Neil of Shade returned from Greensboro North Carolina where Major Dale FE OBrien visited. Major OBrien leaves April 12 for Korea. Mrs William Potter of Hoop er Street returned from Grant Hospital Columbus after surgery and her husband 3c William Potter is stationed in Africa.

T. R. Biddie Utah Place Daytona Beach Fla Steve Neil Shade Greensboro N. C Dale FE. O'Brien Major O'Brien Korea William Potter Hooper St Grant Hospital Columbus Africa

Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Plan Dinners

Mrs Franklin Calvin hosted a potluck for Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae. Plans cover a senior undergraduate dinner at Cottage Tea House on May 6 and the International Reunion Day luncheon with the Ohio State Chapter on May 2 at OSU Student Union. Alpha Lambda Delta pins to Barbara Williams, Nancy Evans, and Ardith McKinley. Easter puppet show by Barbara and Beverly Corradini during social hour.

Franklin Calvin Alpha Gamma Delta Cottage Tea House Ohio State OSU Alpha Lambda Delta Barbara Williams Athens Nancy Evans Akron Ardith McKinley Sylvenia Barbara Beverly Corradini Henry Corradini

Albany Grange Hosts Inspection Evening

Albany Grange hosted 130 members and guests with Athens Ames Ville Canaan and Summit represented. Deputy Harry Henry inspected third and fourth degree work by Albany and Summit Grange officers. Roy Walsh led Albany and Bernard Ward led Summit. Deputy commendation praised the teams. Mary Ours directed refreshments, and State Grange Master Byron Frederick will attend the April 11 meeting.

Albany Grange Athens Ames Ville Canaan Summit Harry Henry Albany Summit Grange Roy Walsh Bernard Ward Mary Ours State Grange Byron Frederick

Shower Honors Bride-Elect Miss Helen Dunn

Miss Helen Murphy and Miss Lais Kall hosted a dessert shower for bride-elect Miss Helen Dunn at Murphy’s Morris Ave home. Prize winners in games were Mrs. William McDonald and Miss Nancy Packard. Attendees included Mrs. Rudolph Starcker of Ripley West Virginia and a list of local guests.

Helen Dunn Helen Murphy Lais Kall Miss Murphy Morris Ave William McDonald Nancy Packard Rudolph Starcker Ripley W. Va B. FE. Dunn Ralph Kai Ted Blower Charles Fulkes D. K. Seward Clark Biggins Sam Henderson Kathleen Downey Sara Wallar Karen Link Margaret Scott Nona Jean Green Adrienne Frost Mary Athearn

Canasta Club Hosts Mrs Marion Hawkiay Meeting

The New Marshfield Canasta Club hosted Mrs Marion Hawkiay with ten members present including Mrs Fern Whitlatch prize winner and several others. The next meeting is set for April 8 with Mrs Mildred Llewellyn.

Marion Hawkiay New Marshfield Canasta Club Fern Whitlatch Betty Llewellyn Mary Scott Betty Mace Alma Rhorick Donna Dearth Mildred Llewellyn Hazel Neutzling Fileen Llewellyn Mildred Liewellyn

Beta Sigma Phi Model Meeting Highlights March 17

The Ohio Zeta Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a model meeting in the club room on March 17. Mrs. Leland Southerton spoke on Her Crowning Glory. Invited guests included Mrs. Don Sanders, Mrs. Richard Blosser, and Mrs. Tony Harris. Members present were Mrs. Eve Liggett and others. A panel, led by Mrs. Robert McKibben, Miss Clarice Weekley, and Miss Velma Jeffett, discussed the society history and aims. Refreshments followed.

Ohio Zeta Alpha Beta Sigma Phi Leland Southerton Don Sanders Richard Blosser Tony Harris Eve Liggett Bernard Spaulding Robert McKibben Clarence Markins Betty Legg Jerry Graves Zoe Baird Clarice Weekley Martha Tolliver Velma Reffett Velma Jeffett

Scarves: Tiny Ties to Giant Cape-Stoles This Spring

New York fashion notes show scarves range from slim ties to oversized capes and stoles. Fabrics include taffeta raw silk organza wool jersey and chiffon with colors from neutrals to jewel tones. Reversible cape-stoles feature pearls fringe and sequins while party scarves offer ombre prints and yarn fringe.

Gaile Digas New York NEA

Plains Home Economics Department Lists Activities

The Plains Home Economics Department outlines pre Easter activities centered on the home. Students work on projects from How America Lives and a radio skit on family relationships. The eighth grade hosts a faculty tea with spring decorations and student performers.

Plains Home Economics Department America Grace Ann Daschbach Athens Margaret Ann Theobald Marcia Mae Holt Bernita Lee Lois Thompson Shirley Poston Donna Hook Barbara Beckley Sally McDonald Sue McDonald

Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary Sees Sales Funds Rise

The Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary met Tuesday evening with President Mrs. Kenneth Kerr presiding. Reports covered financial returns from the rummage sale bake sale and tax stamps. New projects were discussed and members toured student study rooms to view new rugs and drapes provided by the Auxiliary.

Phi Delta Theta Kenneth Kerr

LLE Anniversary Luncheon Held at Betsy Mills Club

Lydia Lash Evans Literary Club members from Marietta and guests gathered at Betsy Mills Club for a 1:00 luncheon marking the 28th anniversary. The event featured spring flower decor and a "Lets Explore Ohio" program tied to Ohio Sesquicentennial year, with remarks by Mrs. Lamborn and memories shared by Mrs. Carpenter and Mrs. Fink.

LLE Betsy Mills Club Lydia Lash Evans Marietta A. H. Carpenter Middleport Wag C. W. Fink Carlisle Ohio Alvin Lamborn Mra Carpenter Fink Edward Moran Charles Jump Fred McBride

Presbyterian Church Group IX Meeting at Manse

Group IX of the Presbyterian Church met at the Manse Wednesday evening with hostesses Mrs. Roger M. Rice Jr and Mrs. Fred A. Tate. Rev. Mr. Rice opened with background on Colossians and a discussion on human rights led by Mrs. George Hitchcock. Refreshments were served. Attending were Mrs. Norman Dilley, Mrs. Charles Rimmey, Mrs. Robert Rudd, Mrs. Andrew Sterrett, Mrs. Alton Hope, Mrs. Darren Todd, Mrs. J. Fred Rowe, Mrs. C. P. Zinn, Mrs. Burton De Veau, Mrs. Goodloe Dadisman, Mrs. John Hollaway, and Mrs. Howard Wallar.

The Presbyterian Church Manse Roger M. Rice, Jr Fred A. Tate Rice George Hitchcock Norman Dilley Charles Rimmey Robert Rudd

Party Given on Third Birthday

Mr and Mrs Gene Clark of New Marshfield hosted a party on April 1 for their son Jeffrey Alan s third birthday Attendees included Mike Rita Sharon Neal Dinsmoor Jackie Sue Crow Carolyn Kay Clark Lenore Dinsmoor Dwight Clark Mrs Robert Dinsmoor and Mrs R S Dinsmoor The gift givers were his grandmothers Mrs Ida Clark of Philo and Mrs Lizzie Goff of Gypson

Gene Clark New Marshfield Jeffrey Alan Mike Rita Sharon Neal Dinsmoor Jackie Sue Crow Carolyn Kay Clark Lenore Dinsmoor Dwight Clark Robert Dinsmoor R. S. Dinsmoor Ida Clark Philo Lizzie Goff Gypson

Think of Your Beauty Future Career

Young women are advised to adopt steady beauty habits for lasting appeal into older age. Balance calories with meals and avoid extremes, while maintaining mental well being, posture, and daily skin care to stay lovely at seventy.

Manners Make Friends Compliment That Fits

A humorous urge to avoid praising looks directly. advise telling Mrs. Smith you like the new hairdo and that it is very becoming. Complimenting by stating improvement risks seeming cattish. the safer phrase is the sincere compliment about the style.

Lessons in Bridge Playing and Bid Analysis

ABridge hand from an England team match illustrates how a North second bid led to a complex endplay. South wins with precise timing after West shows two diamonds and one heart, revealing a five-five black suit distribution and prompting a clever endgame. Oswald Jacoby promotes his POINT BIDDING book with a mail-order offer.

North England South West East Fast West North Hearts Oswald Jacoby Athens Messenger P. O Midtown Sta New York N.Y

Social Calendar Weekend Notes From Plains Area

Weekend activities include Toppers Plains High School Alumni square dance from 9 to 12 with Buckeye Rambiers and pie or cake donations. Summit Grange at New Marsh field hosts 8 p.m. sandwiches. College Book Store hosts a Women's Association bake sale at 8:30 a.m. The Plains Adult Fellowship Class holds a bake sale at Tipton's Store. Chauncey Garden Club bake sale at Tippett's Groc from 10 to 12. Monday features Emblem Club silent auction at Elks Hall and Farm Bureau Women’s Chorus at 7:30. End with a tip to tidy living room before next day’s chores.

Summit Grange New Marshfield Women’s Association of the Alexander Presbyterian Church the Plains Tipton's Chauncey Garden Club Tippett’s Groc Waterloo High School Manasseh Cutler Jack Sickles Green Valley Boys Elks Hall Farm Bureau Women’s Chorus C. E. Heft

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