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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1953

Page

8

Albany Elementary School Operetta Staged April 17

Albany Elementary School presents an operetta titled Who Stole the Tarts on April 17 at 8 00 p m in the High School Auditorium. The Royal Gardens of the King of Hearts serve as the scene with a host of named characters and a large student chorus. Proceeds fund music department needs.

Albany Royal Gardens King of Hearts Polly Kettle King Cole Jack Horner Danny Ashcraft Yrn Munn Margery Daw Bata Mae Brown Lucy Locket Louise Bigony Little Miss Muffett Launa Gibbs Carla Whitlareh Barry West Judy McDaniel Jim Mace Judy van Dyke LaVerne Turner Naomi Bigony Charles Young Imogene Woodyard Jerry Beckley Farlene Bailey Paul Morris Billa Selby Jimmy Trout Sue Verity John Cline Shepherd Maids June Elliott Sue Enlow Marilyn Neutzling Carolyn Sue Whitt Sandra Poston Kay Elliott Donna Castle Yvonne Burritt Mary Virginia Harner Fran Garrison Norma Bias Martha Bigony Ronnie Scott Dick Ice Kenny Morris Murray Willock Larry Carlson Ermil Luckett Jean Lee Mixie Crabtree Gertrude Weisenbach Maomi McNeal Hilah Williams Frnestine Beaty Helen K. McClain Mattie K. James

Albany OES Holds Annual Inspection With 113 Attendees

Albany Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star held its annual inspection on April 7 with 113 members and guests from Nelsonville Logan Athens Guysville Harrisonville Lowell Zaleski Racine New Marshfield and McArthur. Mrs John Ingram presided as worthy matron with Mrs Hildreth Burch of Guysville inspecting. Guests included Mrs Dora DeLong John Ingram Mamie Vale Martin and several chapter officers. Initiatory work was demonstrated by multiple officers and vocal music provided by Mrs Ben Dorsey and Mrs Emerson Bigony. Spring flowers and decorating details complemented refreshments prepared by the social committee led by Mrs Ed Brooks.

Albany Order of Eastern Star Nelsonville Logan Athens Guysville Harrisonville Lowell Zaleski Racine New Marshfield McArthur John Ingram Hildreth Burch Dora DeLong New Mexico Albany Masonic Lodge Mamie Vale Martin Wor Thy A. Reeder Brooks Hussell Harold Ator Wayne Welch Howard Stanley Emory Allen, Jr Bess Musser Guy Wingett Ray Knowlton Marshall Bessie Beckley Ada C. H Parsons Ruth Harvey Chess

Presbyterian Women Meet at Hebbardsville Home

Mrs. George Snider hosted the April meeting of the Women’s Association of the Alexander Presbyterian Church in Hebbardsville. Assistants included Mrs. Roger Biddle Mrs. Mayme Biddle and Mrs. Homer Higgins. The program The Birth of Eternal Life featured a violin solo The Holy City and a Luke Resurrection reading. Thirty members attended including two new members Mrs. Hudnall and Mrs. Wingo along with guests Mrs. Gladys Sams and Mrs. Mina Willard.

George Snider Women's Association Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville Roger Biddle Mayme Biddle Homer Higgins George Evans Holy City Carolyn Clutter Luke Arthur Stuart Raymond Webb Ile Rose Ben Dorsey Plummer Lax Harold Brown T. J. Dixon Richard French Evans Paul McVay Carolyn Hudnall Dorothy Wingo Gladys Sams Mina Willard

Youth Fellowship Party at Central Ave Methodist Church

The Intermediate Youth Fellowship of Central Ave Methodist Church met in the church dining room for a Saturday party with 17 members and advisors Rev and Mrs Edward D Brandeberry. Activities included games and a scavenger hunt followed by refreshments.

Intermediate Youth Fellowship Central Ave. Methodist Church Edward D. Brandeberry Judy Stalder Pamela Davies Rosalie Gilbert Bill Adams Brandberry Gene Munn Dan Stotts Sheldon Rowan Bussie Young Garry Douglas Mona

Handbags Get Taller Slim Lines and Bold Colors

The handbag parade features tall narrow shapes and oversized designs in patent leather. Colors range from turquoise and daffodil to lipstick red and cream with leather or fabric linings. Handles vary from rigid circular styles to top handles, with many bags balancing slim outfits and doubling as travel pieces.

New York CNEA Jones Studios Pichel Harry Rosenfeld Bernall Originals Deitsch Brothers

California Olives Almonds and Cheese Pairings

A column by Gaynor Maddox presents two recipe ideas using California olives and almonds with cheese. First a baked almond cheese dish with eggs serves four, followed by a tomato cheese and olive blend to be served over rusks. The piece also notes Albany Elementary Mothers group officers and library purchases.

California

Bridge Strategy and Sharp Card Play Highlight

In a detailed analysis a no trump opening signals balanced hands and 16 to 18 points. West leads spades, declarer resorts to careful clubs play to avoid a swingy king, and a controlled accrual of tricks secures the contract. A related bidding quiz invites readers to test their Jacoby counting and cue bid tactics.

South North Perme West East Declarer

We the Women By Ruth Millett on Parents Discussing Daughters’ Suitors

The column argues parents should not air negative opinions about a future son-in-law. It urges keeping such discussions within the family to protect both the daughter and the parents, noting once spoken these judgments cannot be unspoken even if the marriage proceeds.

Mres Brown

Neighbors Hold Dinner Meeting and Club Activities

The Thursday Neighbors met with Mrs. Lester Cooley on April 9, quilting, a dinner for twelve members and seven children, and a birthday cake for president Mrs. Vernon Burritt. Prizes were won by Mrs. Charles Dickson, Mrs. Ray Zimmerman, and Mrs. Luster Cooley. next meeting May 14 with flower slip exchange. The New Marshfield Canasta Club met with Mrs. Mildred Liewellyn. Alma Rorick won a prize. next gathering April 22 with Mrs. Betty Llewellyn. The Waterloo PTA meets tonight at the high school at 7:30 with officer elections and refreshments.

Vernon Burritt Charles Dickson Ray Zimmerman Luster Cooley Luster Danny Delbert Trout New Marshfield Canasta Club Mildred Liewellyn Alma Rorick Grace Dinsmore Mary Scott Marion Hawk Betty Liewellyn Betty Llewellyn PTA Waterloo Pta

Easy to Sew Needlework and Crochet Patterns Ad

Beautiful two piece dress pattern No 8956 offers short or three quarter sleeves with optional trim. Crocheted stole pattern No 5355 provides complete instructions and fringe ideas. Send coins and addresses to Sue Burnett and Anne Cabot in The Athens Messenger for pattern albums and embroidery stitches.

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

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