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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1953

Page

6

Two Great Symphonies Highlight Rochester Philharmonic Visit

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra led by Erich Leinsdorf closed the 1952 54 Community Series in Memorial Auditorium Athens marking a repeat visit in three years. The program included Mozart G minor Schumann Opus 7 and excerpts from Berlioz Romeo and Juliet with Macbeth interludes. The reviewer praises Leinsdorfs conducting and urges support for next years series.

Paul Fontaine Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Erich Leinsdorf Memorial Auditorium Athens America Leinsdorf Vienna Schumann Rochester Philharmonic Berlioz Bis Orchestra Bioch Mozart

Anniversary Observed by Wade and Atheleen Jarvis

Mr and Mrs Wade Jarvis Stewart celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on April 5 with a family dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs James Hoisington. Guests included out of town visitors from Virginia Illinois and Arlington. The couple married April 5 1928 in Athens.

Wade Jarvis Stewart James Hoisington Atheleen Jarvis Jarvis Dowictt Barrows Ruth Byron Swope Connie Sue Alexandria Ruth Biddison Woodhurn Bloomington Oren Detwiler Urban Audrey McGrew Kinda White Watertown A. Y. Wilcox Athens Fred Picard Doug Northwood Williamsburg Charlottesville Blanche Robinson Picard Pres Lewis Murray Greenbriar College Lewisburg W. Va

Party Given On 82nd Birthday

Mrs Ella Steward was surprised with an 82nd birthday party on April 7 at Albany Rest Home. Helping Hand Class members from the Baptist Sunday School sang hymns and offered prayers. Maude Jones arranged hyacinths, and refreshments included individual cakes ice cream and drinks for twelve guests.

Ella Steward Baptist Sunday School Albany Rest Home Mire Maude Jones Ronald Globig Steward Rodehaver

Dance Planned by Athens Churches and OU Council

Young peoples groups of Athens churches with Ohio University Campus Religious Council sponsor an evening dance from 8:00 to 11:30 in the Women’s Gymnasium. Stanl Masters Band provides music. Proceeds go to the Children’s Home. Dick McQuillin of Toledo chairs. John Tipton of Fort Plains aids as a committee member.

Young People’s Groups Athens Ohio University Campus

Remarkable Duck How-To by Mabel Brepgner in New York

A noted cook known as the Einstein of Duck Cookery shares an orange glaze duckling recipe. The method uses Long Island ducklings, orange juice, cornstarch, ginger, cherries, honey and kitchen bouquet with a slow roast and a fruit sauce.

Mabel Brepgner New York Einstein Long Island

Washable Fashions Bring Easy Care To Children’s Wear

Synthetics and washable fabrics transform children’s clothing. Nylon party dresses dry fast and wrinkle free with no wringing. Orlon fleece coats ease washing while avoiding frequent laundering. Textile guidance notes 50 percent wool labels and proper washing methods for blends.

Orion

Program Sunday at New England Presbyterian Church

Those participating in the program Sunday morning at the New England Presbyterian church were Marie Dodds Nellie Bean Grace Dodds Claudette Britten Joan McClain Shirley Walraven Jean Walraven Carol Chambers Judy Stover Willa Noble Geneva Walraven Londa Walraven Mrs Leta Gould Joan Chambers Erma Metcalf Sylvia McClain Carol Gould Paul Gold and Garry Gould.

The New England Presbyterian Church Marie Dodds Nellie Bean Grace Dodds Claudette Britten Joan McClain Shirley Walraven Jean Walraven Carol Chambers Judy Stover Willa Noble Geneva Walraven Londa Walraven Leta Gould Joan Chambers Erma Metcalf Sylvia McClain Carol Gould Paul Gold Garry Gould

Easy to Sew Dress Pattern No 8057 for 36 to 50

Pattern No 8057 is a sew-rite perforated pattern in sizes 36 through 50 with a snowy white soft collar. Size 38 uses 4 1/2 yards of 39 inch fabric. Send 30 cents, name, address, size, and pattern number to Sue Burnett at Athens Messenger in New York. Also advertise Basic FASHION for 1953 at 25 cents.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N. Y Ants Sue Burnett Ave Americas

Chinese Painting Demonstration by Miss Yin in Athens

The Athens United Church Women plan a meeting at the First Methodist Church with an executive board session at 7 15. Miss Mignonette Yin from Hong Kong, an Ohio University art student funded by the group, will demonstrate Chinese painting and give a chalk Bible story illustration. A social hour will follow under Mrs Maxwell Ferguson and assistants. Public invited.

Athens United Church First Methodist Church At & m Mignonette Yin Ong Kong China Ohio University United Church Women Maxwell Ferguson C. R. White William Harmon Dwight Mutchier

Pirate costumes highlight Lodi Woodmen meeting

Club 6990 of the Modern Woodmen of America met at the Lodi Grange hall with junior members in pirate outfits. Jim Jeffers won for the meanest pirate, Dewey King for the most original, and Johnny Ruth for the most colorful. Next meeting set for April 29.

Modern Woodmen of America Lodi Grange Hall Jim Jeffers Dewey King Johnny Ruth

Coming and Going Guests Visit Arlington and Nearby

A note from a local society page lists Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Drake and children Donald and Diane of Arlington Heights visiting their relatives in town. Mrs. Fulton drives with the Drakes to Ironton to see Dr. F. D. Campbell and then to Bremen to tour the Erickson Glass works. Alice Dyer spends spring vacation with her brother Donald Hibbard in Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Berdena McIntosh of Pittsburgh visits Dr. Mary T. Noss, with plans for a luncheon honoring friends who traveled to Europe in 1922. Additional guests include Mrs. E. T. Hellebrandt, Miss Greta Lash, Miss Constance Leete, and Mrs. Joe Saltz. Richard Selleck hosts his parents Mr. and Mrs. Royal R. Selleck from Willoughby for the spring break.

R. B. Drake Donald Diane Arlington Heights Oscar Fulton W. B. Drake Alice Dyer Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority Donald Hibbard Mount Lebanon, Pa Berdena McIntosh Pittsburgh Mary T. Noss Miss McIntosh Miss Noss Wellesley Europe E. T. Hellebrandt Greta Lash Athens Facher Higgins Zanesville Joe Saltz McArthur Ruth Henry Constance Leete Mary Anna Hellebrandt Otterbein College Westerville Morris Ave Hellebrandt Dayton Myron R. Johnston Ilbanon Russell Sunderland Johnston Florence Hall Sunderland Mable Madden Ohio University

Social Calendar Notes From Albany Area Clubs

Busy schedule includes Albany Grange event with state officers and pies and coffee cream, a Emblem Club rummage sale at the courthouse, and Young Adult Presbyterian bake sale at Electric Co. A Plains Garden Club trip meets at Ava Ann Kittle’s home with Prof. A M Wallace, followed by a Sue Daugherty meeting. Community groups such as Minear Chapter OFS, Farm Bureau chorus, United Church Women with Mignonette Yin talk on Chinese art, and Catholic Ladies of Columbia host evening programs. Mixed Duplicate Bridge notes a venue change to 136 N Congress with reservations to 31110. social activities involve local society figures and university faculty guests.

the Plains Junior Garden Club State Hospital Grounds A. M. Wallace Ava Ann Kittle Sue Daugherty

Easter Party At Sunday School Class In New Marshfield

Mrs Kathleen Love hosted a Sunday School class Easter gathering at her New Marshfield Route 2 home last Friday evening. Children colored eggs and prizes went to Charlies Young and Maurita Roses. Guests included Marylin Mitchell Wayne Battrell Sandra Lievellen Earlene Bailey Don ald Young Jimmy Young Jack Bailey Sue Love Willard Love David Love and Lucille Battrell.

Kathleen Love New Marshfield Route 2 Charlies Young Maurita Roses Marylin Mitchell Wayne Battrell Sandra Lievellen Earlene Bailey Donald Young Jimmy Young Jack Bailey Sue Love Willard Love David Love Lucille Battrell

Lessons in Bridge Playing with a Unlucky Hand Evaluation

A bridge problem discusses a hand where spade and club finesses fail and West’s defense wins. South must choose the correct line after East leads spades. the key is a strategic finesse in spades or clubs and avoiding overlosses to three spades and a club.

Joe North West East South

April 12 Church Wedding Planned for Opal Hawk and Charlies Williamson

Miss Opal Mae Hawk daughter of Mrs. Clarence D. Hawk and the late Mr. Hawk of Athens will wed Charlies F. Williamson son of Richard Williamson and the late Mrs. Williamson of Lancaster. The ceremony will be at Graham Chapel Church at 2 PM with Rev. Max Williams officiating. A reception follows at 35 Brown Ave. Both couples are employed at Lancaster Hospital.

Opal Mae Hawk Clarence D. Hawk Mr. Hawk Athens Charlies F. Williamson Richard Williamson Williamson Lancaster Max Williams Graham Chapel Brown Ave Miss Hawk Mr. Williamson Lancaster Hospital

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