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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1953

Page

6

Weekend Guests and Travels of Local Residents

Weekend visitors gather at Mrs. F. W. Bushs Locust Heights home with friends from Columbus and Athens. Others return from Naples Florida trips while attending gatherings in Sarasota St. Petersburg and Cumberland Falls. Dr J Ralph Murray inaugurates Greenbrier College president duties at Greenbrier Hotel White Sulphur Springs. The Wagonsers westward trip includes Ozark Illinois Phoenix Arizona and Juarez Mexico. Mrs Myrtle Norris of Columbus convalesces at St Anthony s Hospital Columbus after surgery.

F. H. Sands Naples Fla Lewis Hughes Sarasota Hughes Sands James FE Mace St. Petersburg Athens C.L. Martzolff Lancaster St W. W. Patton C. F. Jiiden Francis Bean D.L. Keffer Paul Dean Columbus Len Smith Murfreesboro Tenn Beaver Lodge Cumberland Falls Car Roberts Lewisburg W. Va J. Ralph Murray Murray Greenbrier College Greenbrier Hotel White Sulphur Springs Edwin L. R. Elson National Presbyterian Church Washington Dwight Eisenhower R. F. Wagoner Atheny Wag Ozark JL. M. Smith Phoenix Ariz Frank Dunn Big Spring Grand Canyon Salt River Valley Pacific Ocean Sandiago Los Angeles Juarez Mexico Myrtle Norris St. Anthony's Hospital

Social Calendar Highlights PEO Events And Club Meetings

A series of community gatherings includes a PEO with Mrs FE H Gaylord at 7 30 p m with dessert, a Happy Hour Club anniversary dinner for families with Mis Francia Pontious at 6 p m, a Canasta Club meeting with Mrs Betty Llewellyn, a Mary Scott shower, and a Fidelity Rebekah Lodge event at NJOOF Hall in the evening. Also listed are Minear Chapter OFS initiation in Guys Ville at 8 p m Homemaker’s Club potluck with Mrs William Lee at 10 30 a m Ladies Day Bridge Luncheon at Athens Country Club with reservations to Mrs HL W Tom, a County Interchurch Bible school institute at Nelsonville from 10 a m to 3 p m with lunch, transportation contact, a T B chest clinic for adults at Coolville School 6 8 p m with a 300 person quota and no charge.

Minear Guys- Ville Homemaker’s Club William Lee Union Athens Country Club HL. W. Tom Interchurch Presbyterian Church Nelsonville T. B. Chest Coolville School

Rennel Recipe Promises Weight Loss in Ohio Reader Testimony

Mt. Vernon Ohio resident Agnes Higgins shares a dramatic weight loss story after using Rennel. She claims to have dropped from 1160 to 140 pounds and fits a smaller dress size. The ad touts a free booklet, refund option, and the product’s affordability and appetite suppression.

MT. Vernon Ohio Agnes Higgins Paterson St. R Rennel

Five Athens girls elected officers of Kappa Phi severity

Five Athens girls were elected to Kappa Phi leadership roles. Mary Athearn is president with Ellie Komvall as vice president and Mary Ste LaFollette chaplain. Other officers include Helen Lehman chair of big sisters and Barbara Williams membership chair, plus a slate of committee chairmen and co chairs.

Athens Kappa Phi Severity Mary Athearn Liewelyn Robe Mary Ste LaFollette Helen Lehman Chaiman Big Sisters Barbara Williams Ellie Kom Vall Marilyn Purdy Janet Corn Joyelyn Cady Beverly Chain Candlebeam Martene Yepp Lois Moore Elaine Dressen Carol Rice Fdna Warman Sue Watson Dee Linsrott Barbara Defenbaugh Fritz Wiley Jan Weeks Pat Bennett Jean Hall Donna Myers Martha Evans Marlene Davis

Youth Group Meeting at First Christian Church

The Intermediate Friendship Circle gathered Sunday evening to discuss sharing. Attending were Nancy McAnall Vicki Smith Jana Salyers Bill McDaniel Richard White Jerry Johnson Eddie Chesser Leland McBride Rowland Rous er Karen Davis Molly Moore and leaders Mr and Mrs Cecil McGlone Jr and children Jerry Loretta.

Intermediate Friendship Circle First Christian Church Nancy McAnall Vicki Smith Jana Salyers Bill McDaniel Richard White Jerry Johnson Eddie Chesser Leland McBride Rowland Rouser Karen Davis Molly Moore Cecil McGlone, Jr Jerry Loretta

Mamie or Mrs Eisenhower How Readers View the First Lady

A reader questions whether to refer to the First Lady as Mamie or Mrs Eisenhower The writer notes Mamie’s charm personal style and bangs while suggesting respect for official naming The piece ends with a plan to ask Mrs Eisenhower herself for her preference.

Mamie Dwight Eisenhower Marie Fisenhower Pin Eurla Mia Eisenhower Coluion

Sunshine Club Meeting at Weaver EFUB Church

The Sunshine Club hosted by Mrs. Ferne Beckley met April 16 at the Weaver EFUB Church. A noon potluck followed with quilting and comfort making. Attendees included Mrs. Verjean West Janet, Miss Bessie Beckley, Miss Christina Beckley, Mrs. Helen Ellis, Gary, Mrs. Gertrude Marcum, Mrs. Alice Ellis, Mrs. Nellie Zimmerman, Mrs. Ferne Beckley, Larry, Mrs. Hazel Trout and Junior, Mrs. Ariene Davis, Carolyn and Bobby, and Mrs. Madeline Staneart. The next meeting is May 7 at the home of Mrs. Ariene Davis. The Canaan Grange has a special meeting tonight at 7 p.m. for degree practice and other business.

Ferne Beckley Sunshine Club Weaver Efub Verjean West Janie Bessie Beckley Christina Beckley Helen Ellis Gary Gertrude Marcum Alice Ellis Nellie Zimmerman Larry Hazel Trout Junior Ariene Davis Carolyn Bobby Madeline Staneart

Symphonic Band Concert Sunday at Memorial Auditorium

The Ohio University Symphonic Band will perform its annual spring concert Sunday at 8 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium under Prof. Charles Minelli. Soloists include Paul Lehman of Athens on Mozart Bassoon Concerto Kathleen Downey singing from South Pacific Ruth Wickline of Athens and Robert von Grunigen of Sandusky in a French Horn Flute duet. Minelli has been elected to the American Bandmasters Association.

Ohio University Symphonic Band Memorial Auditorium Charles Minelli Paul Lehman Athens Kathleen Downey South Pacific Ruth Wickline Robert von Grunigen Sandusky Minelli American Bandmasters Association

BPW Club Skits Highlight Meeting and Delegates Named

Skits by BPW committees provided both humor and commentary as reports for the year were presented. Delegates Elise Long and Howard C. Bobo were elected to attend the state convention in Columbus May 22 24. Bertha Vickers Athens member newly named executive secretary of the Ohio group attended as a guest. The International Relations Committee will lead Thursday night’s program.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Columbus Elise Long Howard C. Bobo Bertha Vickers Athens Ohio Business and Professional Women's Club

Lessons in Bridge Playing

A bridge hand shows South misled by a habitual first trick, choosing a diamond finesse that risks the contract. Correct play wins the ace of hearts first, cashes diamonds, and lets the jack ride, certifying three red-suit tricks and nine total with careful timing.

South West East

New Easy Sew Pattern 8963 for Play Dress and Bolero

Pattern No. 8963 offers a sun protected play dress with a matching bolero in sizes 1, 1, 1, 14 16 AM. Requires 2 1 2 yards of 39 inch fabric plus a yard and a half for contrast. Send 30 cents in coins and your details to Sue Burnett at The Athens Messenger for pattern 8963.

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

Anne Cabot Needlework Album Promises Easy Motifs

The Atheny Messenger advertises Pattern No 5111 for crocheted pansy Irish rose sweet pea orchid and daisy motifs set on embroidery. Includes instructions materials stitch diagrams hot iron transfers and color ideas. Send 25 cents plus name and address to Anne Cabot at The Atheny Messenger New York for the pattern.

Anne Cabot Atheny Messenger Ave. Americas New York

Stirizol Coder Promises Comfort and Quick Relief

An advertising fragment touts Stirizol as soothing feminine comfort and relief from irritation and burning. It claims speedy cooling healing action and multiple uses, with a money back guarantee and free sample offer via mail order.

Suirizol E

Bridge bidding analysis for vulnerable spade heart sequence

South holds spades eight five hearts seven four two diamonds ace queen jack clubs king six. With both sides vulnerable and partner has shown hearts, respond 2NT to show about 10 11 points and balanced hand or bid 3NT if the diamond suit is solid enough and partner has shown strength.

South North West East East South

Junior CCL Hears Speaker on Music Therapy

Joseph Thackery of the University Music Department spoke on music therapy in mental hospitals at the Junior Circle of the CCL meeting. 14 members attended the Cottage Tea House with Mrs. Victor Stanson as hostess. Mrs. D K Pierce led the business session. Mrs. James McMullen was named delegate to the April 25 Junction City spring convention. A dessert course was served. The May meeting shifts to May 2 at the Cottage Tea House.

Joseph Thackery University Music Department CCL Victor Stanson Cottage Tea House Thackery Athens State Hospital D. K. Pierce James McMullen Junction City

Summit Grange Confers Degrees

The Summit Grange met Saturday evening with master Bernard Ward presiding. The first and second degrees were conferred upon Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Russell, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Smith with Harry Jacoby and Mrs. Harry Jacoby respectively at the masters station. The third and fourth degrees will be exemplified at the next meeting May 2. Refreshments were served by the men to forty members, guests and children.

Summit Grange Bernard Ward Clarence Allen Paul Russell Charles W. Smith Harry Jacoby

Also Mentioned on This Page

F. W Bush Locust Heights James M. Rector Gillette Hayden Oner George H. Selby Haverhill FE. H. Gaylord Happy Hour Club Mis Francia Pontious New Marshfield Canasta Club Betty Llewellyn Mary Scott Fidelity Rebekah Lodge Njoof Hall P.m ONIO The House of Fashion Kappa Phi Olan Mills Shade Juniors Shade High School Ozark Mountains Jean Robert Lobo Jerry Hanning Tom Stevers Barbara Choldsberry Martha Hobo Grange Canaan Grange P. m Canaanville Grange Hall BPW PCC Clib PCC Club Margaret Frost the Plains Dorothy Staley Jessie Johnson Sylvia Wallace Dar Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Daughters of the American Revolution Val West North Pass the Cline Pharmacy Stirizol South Court Street Junior CCL St.uos Milldeck Nis Casablanca Hride’s Cirelet LIFE Lanny Ross Abe Deta Court St Ohlo Martha Martin Desiree Ccpl Etoh Romo Romero Annemarie Selinke the Outsider Stranger Dauphne du Maurier Prince Bart Er Pee Jay R. Kennedy James Street Vaughan Stephania Secc Dona Karmel J. B. Phillips Birds of America John J. Audubon Logan's University
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