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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1955

Page

11

AAUW Banquet Honors Charter Member and Speaker

At the annual AAUW dinner in the University Center ballroom, 75 members and guests heard an address on Human Relationships Across Frontiers by Mrs. Ralph B. Alspaugh of Cincinnati. A tribute honored Genevieve Apgar, charter member since 1917, who taught 50 years at Ohio University. Mrs. Alspaugh urged world peace and strong European cooperation, noting West Germany's recovery and calls for renewed national vigor.

University Center American Association of University Women Ralph B. Alspaugh Cincinnati AAUW International Federation of University Women England NATO Confrence Denmark Genevieve Apgar American Collegiate Association Athens Miss Apgar Ohio University Adtar Wellesley College Mary K. Forman Voigt Hall Dean Voigt Hiram Roy Wilton Edith Wray Alspaugh Mra Alspaugh Toynbee Germany Mrs. Als- Paugh Alfired M. Grunther Clare Booth Luce Free Europe Christopher Lane Paul Murphy Jed M. D. Hughes J. A. Maul

Social Calendar Saturday Events Reopened And Updated

A dense social calendar lists multiple gatherings including Pitas Case reopening with Mrs James and others at various venues, Phi Gamma Wiener at Hooper State Park, Garden and Nature Club Tea House meeting, a plant exchange, and the Presbyterian Women’s Association executive board meeting at Temple Presbyterian. Group 7 meets with Mrs Kes Kamseth at 96 Columbia.

James Boden Es Rum Fond Charien Wing Coe Phi Gamma Wiener Hooper State Park Pengset Cotge Tea House Shteies Weber Hostess Plant Exchange Eagseee Alvary Txander Presbyterian Temple Presbyterian Women's Association Kes Kamseth Columbia Pm

Elks Dance Set For Saturday in Athens

Elks Lodge and Emblem Club members are invited to a dance at the Elks Club Rooms Athens on Saturday night from 10 pm to 1 am. Bob Holloway and his band will provide live music for dancing.

Elks Elks Lodge Emblem Clubs Elks Club Athens Bob Holloway Vited Cline

Mrs A R Kresge Hosts Garden Club Meeting

Mrs A R Kresge hosted a Garden Club gathering at the homes of Mrs Allen R and Mrs J E Algeo. Program chairwoman Mrs Wet Merce presented speaker Mrs Margaret Davie who spoke on photography and showcased garden site pictures. An exhibit of flower arrangements followed by display of recent garden books, with plans for a May luncheon at Lake Hope Lodge.

Emee Allen R JE. Algeo Wet Merce Margaret Davie Lihely J. Taylor Gordon Gray Edward Algeo

Harolds Awarded to Thespians at Ath ens High School

Thespians at Ath ens High School received Harolds during a Tuesday evening recognition service. The event honors student performers with titles including best supporting actress best student director and actor of the year. Pictured are Patsy Beckett Lants Morris Hatch Carlos Guseman Tom Cady Arminda Kimes Harold Radford Sally Weber David Lowman and Phil Saunders in various acting and backstage roles.

Athens High School Harolds Patsy Beckett Lants Morris Hatch Carlos Guseman Tom’ Cady Arminda Kimes Harold Radford Olds Sally Weber David Lowman Phil Saunders

Hobson Hears Talk on Plastics at I Fes Meeting

The group discussed plastics history and development from bakelite during the Civil War era to modern polymers. Mrs Lontz noted a $10,000 price in postwar times and the remark that there are now more than 20 types of plastics on the market. The next step was set for 1907, with the group planning its annual dinner at the OU Center on May 17.

Lontz OU Center

Carthage-Troy Seniors Present The Bargain Bride Play

The Carthage Troy High Senior Class will stage a comedy titled The Bargain Bride this evening at 8 oclock. Directed by Dorset Vineyard, the cast includes Virgil Smith Jeanne Mercer Bettie Joe Leon Snod tease Carol Simmons Phyllis Paifant Charlotte Scott Shirley Beyler Curtis Bean Carolyn Barnhart and Carol Harper Stacy. Managers Alvin De Ralph Bernard Eugene Windland Leslie Brummage Tom Ayton Shirley Beeler Care Prep Jarmnart Promoters Massie Carol Simmons Dorset Vineyard.

Then Dury Dorse “Ineyard Virgil Smith Jeanne, Mercer Bettie Joe Leon Snodtease

Baptist Bible School Dates Announced and PTA Honors

East Side PTA honored teachers and praised the fifth and sixth grade band during a Wednesday program. Rev Roland P Giebig announced vacation Bible School dates at South Canaan and Albany Baptist Churches with sessions May 30 to June 12. PTA presented gifts to teachers for years of service and students earned awards for attendance and achievements.

Athens City Stubbs PTA South Canaan Albany Roland P .Giebig Pasto Charles Fulks Canaan East Side Nel Taxen Tolbanner Mra Robinson Sidan

Tea Given for AAUW Speaker

Mrs Gordon Alspaugh, former late president of the American Association of University Women, was honored at a tea. An alumna of Union College and OSU, she holds a PRD degree and has received the One State Outstanding Alumna award for community service and leadership.

Gordon Alspaugh American Amocistinn University Women A Haven Alspaugh Union St Osu Andormer Phi Stu Schievement

Birth notice for Johnnie Ray in Sheltering Arms Hospital

Parents of son and Athens fare announcing the birth of Johnnie Ray on April 22 at Sheltering Arms Hospital Me and Mrs Copeland are the parents of another son Rog te William J Vernie Bode Athens Rowe and te and Sire 2s A Barrows Frost Route 14 Fancy is a shortened form from the 15th century to the Encyclopedia Bir.

Athens Fin Johnnie ‘Ray Sheltering Arms Hospital Copeland Rog William J ‘Vernie Bode Athens Rowe A. Barrows

OU Symphonic Band To Play Concert

The OU Symphonic Band under director Charles Minelli will present its annual spring concert Sunday evening at Memoral Auditorium. Featured works include Bach and Requiem selections, two new American pieces Celebration by Creston and Chorale and Alleluia by Hanson. Guest conductor Lt Commander John McDonald of the U S Navy School of Music will direct Noel by Chadwick Tulsa by Don Gillis and lead Navy marches. William Brophy will conduct the Brass Choir in Bonelli Toca ta and Robert Russell Bennett Suite of Old American Dances. Dorothy Higginbotham will solo Mendelssohn Concerto in G minor. Soliloquy by Merrill Thomas receives its first performance.

Charles Minelli Bach Richard Rea Paul Creston Howard Hanson John McDonald Mr. Brophy Robert Russe Bennett Dorothy Higginbotham Mendelssohn Merrill Thomas Athens

Recital Sunday by Marguente rranx students at Athens church

On Sunday at 3 pm Marguente rranx at First Presbyterian Church of Athens presents her students in a public recital. The program includes piano and accordion numbers featuring Danny Clyse Suzanne Chesser Martha Frank Carla Hall Rita Hall Judy Bucky Anita Doulas Jan Gott Becky Linscott Linda Withers Edna Hudwell Sandra Whaley Jimmy Hughes Karen Atkins Ruth Corwell Nancy Downey Hazel Arens Bonnie Brooking Larry Conrath Karen Saylor. The public is invited.

Marguente Rranx Lancaster St First Presbyterian Church of

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