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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1957

Page

10

Bon Voyage Dinner Honors Mrs Dow Grones Before Germany

A bon voyage dinner was hosted by Mrs G E Mills at 18 Maplewood Dr for Mrs Dow S Grones who will travel to Germany in May to visit her son and daughter in law Lt Col and Mrs Dow S Grones. Guests included Miss Connett Quest Walker McBee Davis Cable Shannon Walsh and others.

G. E. Mills Maplewood Dr Dow S. Grones Germany Dow S§. Grones Mary Connett Josephine Quest Mary Walker Edith McBee Mabel Davis Cincinnati Julia Cable Patrick L. Shannon Charles Walsh W. R. Cable

The Former Grace Johnson is Honored With Tea

Mrs. Ralph Woods the former Grace Johnson and ex Education Dept. member at Ohio University left Athens today for Washington D. C. after a week as a house guest of Mrs. Irvin D. Quick at 108 Columbia Ave. A tea honoring her was held last Tuesday from three to five with about forty five women and former Athens organizational friends attending.

Ralph Woods Grace Johnson Irvin D. Quick Columbia Ave Washington, D. C Ohio University Woods Quick Athens Walters Foster Gladys Williams Columbus Japan Colonel Woods France Germany U. S. Army

Wool Sewing Contest Held by Wool Growers Group

The National Wool Growers Assn and the Wool Bureau sponsor a wool sewing contest for girls ages 13 to 21. Florence McBride requests interested area girls to visit the Extension Service office for more information. The contest is open to non 4-H members as well.

National Wool Growers Assn The Wool Bureau, Inc Florence McBride Athens Co Co. Agricultural Extension Service Office

Plans for Mother's Tea at Pi Kappa Alpha Auxiliary

At a Pi Kappa Alpha Auxiliary meeting hosted by Mrs. A C Anderson on Columbia Ave Mrs Ed Cox was elected secretary treasurer to fill the unexpired term of Mrs Marvin Klinect who left Athens for Eaton. Plans were made for a Mother's weekend tea on May 11 at 2 pm at the home of Mrs L C Mitchell with Mrs Anderson as co chair. Attendees included Mrs J B Heidler housemother Mrs Ross King Mrs Frank Leasure Mrs John Alden Mrs Martha Peters Mrs Ed Cox and others.

Pi Kappa Alpha A. C. Anderson Columbia Ave Ed Cox Marvin Klinect Athens Eaton Martha Peters L. C. Mitchell Anderson J. B. Heidler Ross King Frank Leasure John Alden LaVern Krantz

Mrs. R. Bauer Speaks to WSCS Group on World Federation

Mrs. Richard Bauer, wife of the Portsmouth district superintendent, spoke to the WSCS of the First Methodist Church about the founding of the World Federation of Methodist Women by Helen Kim in 1923. She noted the federation's mission to know Christ and make Him known as she praised its work and shared details of the meeting.

World Federation of “Methodist Women Richard Bauer Portsmouth WSCS First Methodist Church C. R. White Blackburn Rd Ewha University Seoul Korea Christ Bauer White Donna Huffman Francis Bean Carl ‘Nessley Harry Benz Circle 7 Armory All Circle A. C. LaFollette Charles Jiiden L. E. White Anna Williams Don Clippinger Homer Bradshaw Christian Social Relations Maxwell Ferguson E. R. Horn Edward Algeo L. J. Hortin Sexson Humphreys P. B. Burns William Trout Jack Thornton Roger Quisenberry G. R. McKinniss Charles Randall

Lessons in Bridge by Oswald Jacoby

South misplayed a bridge hand aiming for a slam. The article analyzes that by testing the spade finesse early, South would uncover a bad break in spades and justify a club finesse, enabling a successful slam with precise ruffing and trump play.

Oswald Jacoby South

Restaurant Man Nearly Upsets Ad Business

In Logan Ohio on April 21 Susie Twinkletoes debates décor with C B about ads for Blosser’s Newly Redecorated Restaurant. They highlight turquoise and black booths Japanese Ash paneling and a $1.40 chicken dinner every Saturday as the feature.

Logan Ohio C. B Susie Twinkletoes Susie C.B Blosser Adv

Bidding Dilemma in Bridge Contest and Club Meeting Notes

In a bridge problem South must decide after a two heart bid with seven high card points and good distribution to aim for game with four spades. In a separate card game scenario North and South face bids to consider after a transfer reply. Eighteen members of the Sun Shine Club at Weaver EUB Church gathered with Mrs Nellie Zimmerman for quilting rug tying and a potluck lunch.

North East South West Sunshine Club Weaver Eub Church Nellie Zimmerman

Planning a Smooth Wedding Florals With Care

The article urges early floral arrangements for weddings and advises who pays for flowers. It notes the bride’s corsage and bridesmaids flowers typically fall to the family, the groom covers his mother and groomsmen boutonnieres, and increasingly the groom sends the bride her bouquet.

Helen Hennessy NEA NEW York

OU Students Highlight UNESCO Aids Nations At Meeting

Three Ohio University foreign students spoke on UNESCO aid to France Mexico and the Philippines at the Presbyterian Women's Association gathering. Jeannine Lamonte described loans, medical help, teacher training and kindergarten development for France. Phyllis Hunter outlined Mexican progress in farming, customs and aviation with UN support. Vincenta Pangalanga discussed Philippine forestry, small industries, air traffic study and malaria control with UN and U.S. aid, plus fellowships to the United Kingdom.

Presbyterian Women’s Association Ohio University Unesco Jeannine Lamonte France America U. S Phyllis Hunter Mexico Miss Hunter Hunter Vincenta Pangalanga Philippine Northwestern University Philippines Canada Agriculture and Forestry Department

Two Athens Students Join Alpha Gamma Delta at Ohio U

Ohio University reports two Athens freshmen initiated into Alpha Gamma Delta. Kathryn Jones, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gomer H Jones of 15 Stewart St, and Mary Sue Camp, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Camp of 11 Stewart St, join the sorority. Camp, a freshman, served as scholarship chairman of the pledge class.

Athens Alpha Gamma Delta Ohio University Kathryn Jones Stewart St Mary Sue Camp Ralph Camp

New Organization For Women Is Organized Here

A new social group the American Athenian Club forms in Athens for women of Greek birth or heritage. Mrs Nick Vacolas is president with officers Mrs Lefty Panteloukas secretary Mrs John Alastanos treasurer and Miss Mary Charonis publicity chair.

American Athenian Club Athens Nick Vacolas Lefty Panteloukas John Alastanos Mary Charonis Steve Anastos Nick Carderos Mike Chakoris Larry George James Liolos Nick Maskaki Diamond Morris Angelo Pappas Locky Parkis Nick Parkis Katherine Parkis Athena Tsakiris Demetra Varnes Bernie Weaver

New Officers Named at Hi Lo Home Demonstration Club

At a recent meeting held at Mrs Lillian Cooley’s home new officers were elected Hazel Gilson was named president Bernarda Phillips vice president Dorothy Terrell secretary treasurer Nellie Phillips publicity chairman.

Hi-Lo Home Demonstration Club Lillian Cooley Hazel Gilson Bernarda Phillips Dorothy Terrell Sec’y Nellie Phillips

Manners Memo for Visiting a Girl’s Home

A teen guide advises boys visiting a girl to rise when greeting her parents and speak to them. It urges making an effort to talk and say good night, noting courtesy earns appreciation from the family.

Coming And Going

Miss Ellen Biddle leaves Columbus to board for Rochester New York where she works as a case work interviewer with the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Miss Mabel Davis from Cincinnati visits Miss Edith McBee in town. Miss Mary Wilda Reichley to visit Ohio University for J Prom, guest of Miss Joan L. White. Mr and Mrs Carl H Beasley of York Pa guest of Fred R Beasley at Windy Hills Farm.

Ellen Biddle D. H. Biddle N. College St Columbus Rochester N. Y Miss Biddle The Society For Prevention of Cruelty To Children Mabel Davis Cincinnati Edith McBee S. Congress St Mary Wilda Reichley Thornville Ohio University Joan L. White University Carl H. Beasley York, Pa Fred R. Beasley Windy Hills Farm

Groneses announce birth of Katherine Carr Grones in Germany

Have Daughter Lt. Col. and Mrs. Dow G. Grones of Stuttgart Germany announce the birth of a daughter Katherine Carr Grones born April 11 Mrs Dow S Grones of 64 Elmwood Place is the grandmother.

Dow G. Grones Stuttgart Germany Katherine Carr Grones Dow S. Grones Elmwood Place

Palm Sunday Service at YWCA Features Filling of the Cross

The YWCA will host an all-campus Palm Sunday service in Memorial Auditorium this Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Athens school children will decorate the cross with flowers. Wesley Foundation, directed by Gila Haines, will perform with Burdette Smith on French horn and Claire Kissle and Peggy Pencoast as accompanists. Barbara Seifert directs the program open to the public.

YWCA Athens Memorial Auditorium Wesley Foundation Gila Haines The New Age Lamb Burdette Smith Claire Kissle Peggy Pencoast Barbara Seifert

Edna LaFollett Named Athens Library Branch Manager

A Thursday paper identified Mrs Edna LaFollett as county librarian. She actually manages the Athens Branch of the County Library. The Athens Garden and Nature Club donated three garden and nature books to the Athens Branch.

Edna LaFollett Athens Athens Garden and Nature Club

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