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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1955

Page

6

Gallipolis Set For New Home For Marchi Family

PN-2 L G Marchi and family plan to reside in Gallipolis after his Navy discharge, with work to follow at his father's business. Marchi has spent five months in Iceland and recently completed a 20 day leave in Brunswick, Maine. Mrs Marchi and the children have stayed with her parents in Athens since September.

Ipe Eltven Marissa Michael Gallipolis G. Marchi Navy Iceland Brunswick Maine Marchis PN. Marchi Marchi H. B. Blair Athens

East Side Gray-Y Induction Service At School

Gray-Y club held an induction at the school with Jim Merg presiding. Reports on activities were given by Joe Ficher and others. Plans for an overnight hike on April 25 were announced and new members were welcomed including Mike Tedrick Terry Pierce Robbie Rutter Rob Prey Jim Pierce Steven Juste Bert Avera. Reception following the meeting.

Sme Jim Merg Ayer Wat Yaica Fitter Joe 3Fechem Activisen YMCA Sia yrta_ Ashworth

Pigeon Comes to Call and Stays

A traveling pet pigeon draws attention as a local feature. A young working woman seeks clubs to join for personal interests and growth. The piece argues clubs should serve the member and reflect her true interests.

Pigeon

Women and clubs to grow talents and serve others

The article argues there is no universal best club for every woman. It suggests women first determine personal goals and satisfaction before joining any group. Choosing clubs should reflect individual needs for friendship, self improvement, and helping others.

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Bishop Class Meets at Church

Central Ave Methodist Church hosted a Bishop Class gathering with 20 members and two guests. Mrs Florence Reefer, Mrs Harvey Cone as hostess aided by Mrs Cecil Keine, Helen Snehe, and Mrs Margaret McHarg. Pro-team members Hazel Littler and Opal Nichols led the program. New member Mariya welcomed. Refreshments served.

Mer ‘Thur Wy Central Ave. Methot Frank Beebe Florence Reefer Harvey Cone Cecil Keine Helen Snehe Margaret McHarg Hazel Littler Opal Nichols Midahre Mariya

Kay Murphy of the Miami Herald A Versatile Writer

Kay Murphy, decorating editor and versatile writer at the Miami Herald, is praised for self-taught skills and wide talents. Friends recall her early poetry, college days at Ohio University, and work from the Columbus Dispatch to notable journalism.

Kay Murphy Miami Herald Jean Warlow I the Miami Fla Herald Dorothy Daw Ameriti Clinic Ean Furniture Mart Kay Eleanor St. Tatelle Taffer Ohio University Athens Lettie Ray’ Sturphy Wom Firs Ohio Columbur Dispatch Pleanor Angus Bi Mackintosh Coral Gables Ted Malone Eleanor

Piano Recital Set for Tuesday at Blum Hall

A piano recital is scheduled Tuesday in the Blum Hall wing Auditori um at Sent Le Mosewi. Resident Spring Net pianist Blum will perform Beethovens Sonata Opus 14 number II, excerpts from Bartokes Sikrofosmon, and Chopins Preludes Opus 28. The performer studied with Bricht in New York City and holds an Oberlin Conservatory BM. Eugene Jennings is his current teacher.

Ant Sent le Mosewi Blum 7 Blum Spring Net Bricht New York City Oberlin Conservatory Oberlin

WSCS Meeting Held at Maxwell Home

The WSCS gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Maxwell with Mrs. Forest Mingus and Mrs. Alban Cooley in attendance. Games were won by Karen Walls, Sue Walls, Forest Mingus, and Alban Cooley. Refreshments followed as Mrs. Helen Walls and others joined.

Clarks Chapel WSCS Virgil Maxwell Mim Robert Hate Forest Mingus Keren Sue Walls Alban Cooley Helen Walls Ronnie Walls Stephen Hedges Carl Hedges Robert Heder Ann. Wilson Elson Hedges Gloria of Naepenter

Manners in Attending a Speaker

The text notes that not all audience members share interest in a talk but good manners require attending and giving the speaker attention. Even a bore deserves courtesy from every member of the audience.

BPW Hears Debate on Free Trade Discussion

The BPW Club Room hosted a debate on free trade with the International Relations Committee presenting. Dr Robert D. Rudd of Ohio University spoke on Africa and its impact on people, answering questions as 33 members and guests attended the dinner.

Comenp Fer Ona High School BPW Clayton Smith H Igh Carol “Blower Virgil Vere Philip Saundery Jim Ayo Miss Ashworth Robert D. Rudd Ohio University Rudd Africa Sevral Retworth Mildred Chatter Florence White Freda Kennedy Sis Anns Hoy Mra Doris’ Wyckott

Rome-Canaan Play Set for Wednesday

The Rome-Canaan production stars Shirley Colburn Ames and Dick Core with Jeary Sip and Davies Wade among the cast. Stage managers include Dick Cole Mary Butler and Charles awk. Cast members Noodles and Omelet appear as comic props in this lighthearted local show.

Avis Parsons Shirley Colburn Ames Dick Core Jeary Sip Davies Wade Gatscopher Lae Charles Brozak Shelby Wheaton Wile Gatea Rome-Canaan Tor Dick Cole Mary Butler Charles Awk Shirley Golden Jo Anne Chambers Luffy Tody Whaley Sylvian McClain

Four-Deck Calypso Teaches Beginners in Five Lessons

Kaitor's note stage introduces Omcald Jacoby who presents CALYPSO in five easy articles. The guide promises a simple start for beginners and aims to make card games like bridge and canasta more approachable for all ages.

Kaitor Omcald Jacoby Calypso Bridge Canasta

Lake Hope Lodge Opens April 29

The notice announces Lake Hope Lodge opening on April 29 with curtain at 8 p.m. and details about sleeping cabins at the park. It mentions plans for the weekend, market reservations, and related amenities as part of the park opening coverage.

Lake Hope W. W Flickinger Ohio Alwa

Bridge Notes Highlight Boland Toronto Trip and Vanderbilt Cup

Oswald Jacoby discusses Corti Boland visiting New York for the Vanderbilt Cup Tournament with West avoiding continued heart play. The column mentions Boland traveling from Miami to New York and Dallas to attend a social literary club gathering, plus local events and a bridge puzzle for readers.

Oswald Jacoby Corti Boland Athens Jeru New York Masonic Temple Instalia- Boland Toronto Don Shrine Miami Dallas F. W. Reed Columbia Corti Piers Abeve Sayre Bolsa Waite New Boland Federation Circle of CCL Lechanicaburg — Mothersingers Cig Earl Hooper Albany Istitute Mallorcade Waterloo High

Bridge bidding puzzle with South holding Q spades

South dealer faces an auction beginning Pass 2 Spades Pass. The current question asks to determine the optimal continuation given the same bidding as a prior question and your South hand with the Q of spades and other cards.

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