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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1955

Page

7

Coming and Going Miss Martha Adams visits Iterian Church kinfolk

Miss Martha Jane Adams of Iterian Church spent a weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs J K Vickers and family then returned with Jack Vickers to Cincinnati where they attend the University of Cincinnati. Other locals record visits and family news including trips to Cleveland Akron and Columbus and hospital updates for friends and relatives.

Martha Jane Adams Iterian Church Biddle Heights Harrison J. K. Vickers Miss Adams Jack Vickers Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Russell Dean Franklin Dean Jimmy Judy Blanche Dean C. E. Russell Point Pleasant W. Va Athens Russell Deans Sarah Cunningham Sheltering Arms Hospital Carolyn Clutter Upper Sandusky James L. Hyde Anna Hyde Wyandot Memorial Hospital Hydes Carlisle Ohio Albany Hyde Russell Bell McCutchenville Mr. Hyde Alexander Presley

Shower Honors Recent Bride

A miscellaneous shower was held in Athens for the bride Janet Linscott and groom Virgil Scott. Attendees included extended family and friends such as Elza and Mildred Linscott, Windland and Sheridan families, plus numerous Scott relatives. Decorations featured pastel colors with blue snapdragons and white gladiolas.

Virgil Scott Janet Linscott Edward M. Scott Athens Phillip Sheridan Jerry Dickie Patrick Cecila Amy Stump Leonard Scott W. C. Lawson Eddie Lawson Gilbert Crawford T. O. Kincade Ervin Kincade Eddie Donnie Sara Jane Pearl M. Scott Darrell Scott Carl Graham Rolland Willie Sharon Judy Darrell Gary Kenneth Karen Sue Richard Barber Juanita Lawson Irena Stanley Mary Stump Reba Kay Scott Betty Lou Scott Mildred Windland

Waterloo Band Boosters elect officers at recent meeting

Waterloo Band Boosters elected officers: Earl Lowry president Bernard Withers vice president Alma Rhorick secretary treasurer and Alice Pierce news reporter Eleven members attended the meeting The next gathering is scheduled for May 26 at 7 30 p m

Waterloo Band Boosters Earl Lowry Bernard Withers Alma Rhorick Alice Pierce

Mrs. Athens Competes for Mrs Ohio Title in Cleveland

Mrs Patterson chosen Mrs Athens leads 40 Ohio homemakers in the Mrs Ohio contest in Cleveland. She was district winner in Mrs America in Athens last Wednesday. Miss Elly Francis of the Ohio Fuel Gas Co accompanied Mrs Patterson to the event which will be televised tomorrow afternoon.

Ohio Patterson Athens Elly Francis Ohio Fuel Gas Co

Chester Dailey Birthday Party honors guest of honor

Chester Dailey was honored with a surprise birthday party hosted by his wife Marie. He is 48, with a buffet supper, two cakes baked by Janet Jeffers and Merl Galaway, and candles lit by Darla Carsey and Marilyn Staneart.

Chester Dailey Marie Dailey Janet Jeffers Merl Galaway Darla Carsey Marilyn Staneart Manning Galaway Richard Bowles Joe Turner Cecil Staneart Sy Bowles Albany Robert Carsey Athens Glenna Mayles Hemlock Grove Jancy Dailey Carpenter Robert Bowles Fort Knox

Lessons in Bridge Playing By Oswald Jacoby at Atlantic City

In a recent Atlantic City tournament, many four hearts hands led to varied outcomes. West opened clubs, defenders took two tricks, South ruffed, declarer drew trumps, and the hand unfolded with finesses and squeezes, producing diverse results and lessons for play.

Oswald Jacoby Atlantic City Hearts South West Declarer North North East South West East

Bridge bidding puzzle with strong spade support

In a 1 Heart Pass 2 Spades Pass sequence you hold AKJ10974456AK3. You should bid 3 Spades to show strong support. The second scenario presents AK 1974 QS OAKS 664 as the holdings. answer promised for tomorrow.

Mirror aided gesture study aids children with muse diseases

The article describes using mirrors to teach children with muse diseases to coordinate motions such as spooning food and tying laces. Mirrors placed in front of them help them see their movements and improve accuracy after much practice. It notes adults may also benefit from this technique and urges reflection on unflattering gestures and self awareness.

Calendar of Events for Wednesday and Tuesday listings

Athens area clubs and associations schedule activities including Beta Theta Pi Auxiliary at Chapter House 7 30 p m Rippling of Water Council 131 Pocahontas at 8 p m Red Men’s Hall Degree team practice 7 p m Alpha Lambda Delta Kappa Gamma with Beryl Cone 123 Franklin 7 30 p m Annual convention report Happy Hour Club potluck dinner with Mrs Paul Brown Columbus Road 6 30 p m Athens Women’s Golf Association first tournament of season at Country Club 10 30 a m Womans Auxiliary Church of Good Shepherd 8 p m Parish House Kitchen shower WIA ITV with Mrs Marion Crawley 9 Strathmore Blvd 7 30 p m Bake sale Nannie Allum Rebekah Lodge 8 p m IOOF Hall Initiation Carrie Hall Club installation at Grange Hall Mrs S R Knowlton note change of date East Side PTA school auditorium 2 30 p m Thomas Stubbs and Junior OU Faculty Wives Club OU Center Ballroom 2 4 p m Planning a Summer Vacation no nursery for children Athens Township Home Demonstration Club Grange Hall 10 a m Cotton garment project Higley Study Club 4 Woodside Dr 2 30 p m Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae Flamingo Hill 7 30 p m Delta Kappa Gamma with Miss Bery Cone 123 Franklin Ave Social Hour 7 p m followed by business meeting and report of state convention

WIA ITV Marion Crawley Strathmore Blvd Nannie Allum Rebekah Lodge Carrie Hall Club Grange Hall S. R Delta Kappa Gama Bery Cone Franklin Ave

Alpha Xi Delta Holds Founders Day Banquet At OU

Alpha Xi Delta celebrated its 62nd Founders Day with a banquet in the Ohio University Center main dining room. Awards recognized top scholars and active members, including Betty Ann Hummel and Sue Stiess. Athens area alumnae and patronesses attended with Miss Blanche Long as housemother.

Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Ohio University Center Betty Ann Hummel Sue Stiess Betty Lou Hayes Betty Anderson Virginia Huerkamp Janice Dengler Athens John S. Algeo Art Cornwell H. W Cox Norman Dean Francis Fuller Joe Klingenberg Dayton Kern George Rutkoskie Robert Lee Don Slagle Merrill Thomas A. C. Anderson Charles Harris Mary Jane Hitchcock Blanche Long Alpha Xi Delta

Neighbor Club Meeting At Delbert Trout Home

The Neighbor Club gathered at Mrs. Delbert Trout’s home for a quilting day and pot luck dinner. A program by Mrs. Ted Zimmerman was presented. The group plans a May 12 meeting at Mrs. Lawrence West’s home with listed attendees including Mrs. Albert Hutchinson and others.

Delbert Trout Ted Zimmerman Lawrence West Albert Hutchinson Floyd Mitchell Tom Burritt Lester Cooley Charles Dickson Gene West Worley West Harold Radford Otto Dearth Ray Zimmerman

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