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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1953

Page

6

You and the United Nations topic at BPW Club meeting

Members of the International Relations Committee of the Business and Professional Women's Club presented You and the United Nations at last night’s meeting. Miss Myrta Ashworth opened with a UN history, explaining how American freedom grew from ancient Greece to world citizenship. Two East Side School sixth graders explained the General Assembly, while others outlined the six UN divisions and showed a film strip on UN work and human rights. The display included Japanese and French dolls, and refreshments were served after the program.

Assembly Council of the United Nations International Relations Committee Business and Professional Women’s Club You United Nations Myrta Ashworth United States Miss Ashworth Nancy Wichertman Judy Ferguson East Side School General Assembly Assembly Council Robbin Bishop Lois Fri Ann Mumma Security Council International Court Secretariat Economic and Social Council Trusteeship Council

Who's Coming And Going Column Snippets

Mrs. F. W. Phillips of Northwood returns by plane from Tucson Arizona after visiting her daughter Dr Eileen Phillips and Dr Stuart Westfall in Tucson. Eileen hospitalized ten days. Phillips reports 90 degree Tucson weather. Estella Hoon and Dorothy Williams visit Wheeling. Shafer family member arrives in San Diego aboard USS Tortura after ten months at sea. Mrs Shafer and son join relatives in Salt Lake City before California. William McDonald, Albany native, hospitalized at Mount Saint Mary Hospital Nelsonville.

Shafer Seaman T. W. Shafer Athens San Diego Calif Betty Jo Ward Vearil David D. H. Terkelson Salt Lake City California William McDonald Albany the Plains Mount St Mary Hospital Nelsonville

Neases Welcome Son Roger David April 20

Mr and Mrs David Nease of Minersville announce the birth of a son Roger David on April 20 at Hoizer Hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Luther Brafford of Coolville and Mr and Mrs A Nease of Minersville Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs G FE Braf ford of Vincent

David Nease Minersville Roger David Hoizer Hospital Luther Brafford Coolville A. Nease G. FE. Brafford Vincent

Marceline Veon to Open Five-Week Charm Course

Marceline Veon former Marceline Pant and daughter of Clyde and Mrs. White of Coolville will open a five weeks course in charm and personal perfection at Hotel Berry next week. Veon is a model and assistant director at the Fontaine School of Charm in Cleveland and was formerly employed by the McRee Co in Athens.

Marceline Veon Hotel Berry Marceline Pant Clyde White Coolville Veon Fontaine School of Charm Cleveland McRee Co Athens

Needlework pattern for simple apron and pot holder

Pattern N. 5193 offers a gay butterfly pocket ric rac trimming apron with a matching potholder. Includes materials, sewing directions, and hot iron transfer. Send 25c in coins with name and address to Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger, New York.

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

Only Parent Life for an Only Parent Says Louise Dickinson Rich

New York article profiles Louise Dickinson Rich author of We Took to the Woods and Only Parent. Rich, a widow raising two children in a Maine woods style, explains the single parent life offers no policy split or buck passing and stresses adapting time and environment for children. She warns against overprotection and urges allowing children a normal upbringing without assuming a paternal role for the elder child.

New York Nea Louise Dickinson Rich Maine Woods Massachusetts Dinah Rufus

Sayre Study Club Hosts Burma Talk at Arden Place

Mrs A J Slatter hosted the Sayre Study Club gathering at her Arden Place home. Guest speaker Mrs John Cady discussed Burma, sharing experiences from years living there and presenting artifacts. Mrs William Smith presided as vice president and led the meeting.

A. J. Slatter Sayre Study Club Arden Place John Cady Burma William Smith

Student Recital by Marguerite Frank Sunday Afternoon

Mrs. Marguerite Frank invites the public to a Sunday 3 pm recital in the First Presbyterian Church reception room featuring piano and accordion solos and piano duets. Participants include Suzanne Chesser, Larry Hock enberry, Martha Frank, Marian Beckett, Ruth Cornell, Judy Buck, Ronnie Kennedy, Keawana Johnson, Melinda Huggins, Donna Jean Christman, Bonnie Brookins, Mrs W W Patton, Hazel Andrews, Sharon Cole, Mary Ellen Seward, Carol Ann Dorr, Danny Clyse, Linda Holland.

Marguerite Frank N. Lancaster St First Presbyterian Church Suzanne Chesser Larry Hockenberry Martha Frank Marian Beckett Ruth Cornell Judy Buck Ronnie Kennedy Keawana Johnson Melinda Huggins Donna Jean Christman Bonnie Brookins

31 Club Holds Spring Dinner At The Sportsman

The semi annual dinner of the 31 Club was held Wednesday evening at the Sportsman. Guest included Mrs Fred Van Meter, formerly of Belleflower California. Members present were Mrs Harold McGrath Mrs Gail Wat kins Mrs Merrill Chase Mrs Tovight Gaskill Mrs George Merch ant and Mrs Ray Morris. The club will resume in September at the home of Mrs Chase Albany Route 2.

31 Club Sportsman Fred van Meter Belleflower Calif Harold McGrath Gail Watkins Merrill Chase Tovight Gaskill George Merchant Ray Morris Chase Albany

Bidding Conundrum in Atlantic City Bridge Hand

East opens three clubs with a likely five trick hand while Jaye with Kay overcalls three diamonds. North misreads partner strength, two slam tries follow, and the declarer negotiates a tricky endgame discarding losers as he aims for a grand plan.

Atlantic City East Kh Jaye Norman Kay South West Jaye Declarer Dummy

Miami Triad Dance Tonight on Broadway Theme

The 1953 Miami Triad Dance features Count Basie and his orchestra from 8 to 12 p m at Men's Gym. The event includes alumni from Beta Theta Pi Sigma Chi and Phi Delta Theta and Ohio University faculty, with decorations mirroring Basie Broadway venues.

Count Basie Basie Lst Beta Theta Pi Sigma Chi Phi Delta Theta Ohio University

Hobson Study Circle Hosts Cottage Tea Evening

Mrs. Hunter Hooe hosted the Hobson Study Circle at the Cottage Tea House on Tuesday evening. Secretary and treasurer presented yearly reports and Mrs. Carl House reported on the last City Federation meeting. Mrs. Jack Thornton reviewed Windows for the Crown Prince. Hostess aides served refreshments to 27 members.

Hunter Hooe Hobson Cottage Tea House Carl House Jack Thornton Crown Prince D. M. Lontz Florence Zanner

Twins Born to Mr and Mrs Paul Horn in Gas City

Mr and Mrs Paul Horn of Gas City Indiana announce the birth of twin daughters born April 18 at Marion General Hospital Marion Indiana. The Horns who formerly lived in Athens County and are Plains High School graduates have four other children.

Paul Horn Gas City Ind Marion General Hospital Marion Horn Athens County the Plains High School

Social Calendar Highlights From Weekend Activities

Saturday events include Pallas Club guest day 3 to 5 pm at Mrs. Margaret Benedict’s home and Federation Circle dance at Armory 9 to 12 pm featuring Jack Sickles and Green Valley Boys. DeMolay bake sale at Gilmore's Book Store at 8:30 am. Monday brings Garden and Nature Club at 7:30 pm, followed by Sigma Phi Gamma at Athens Hotel 7:30 pm and Presbyterian Church Group VII meeting at 8 pm co-hosted by Mrs. Elizabeth Roberson and Mrs. Louella Clifton.

Pallas Club Margaret Benedict H. J. Huffman Second St Sigma Phi Gamma Athens Hotel Richard Banks Elmwood Elizabeth Roberson Louella Clifton

Marine Mist Formal at Zeta Tau Alpha Club Athens

ZTA hosts Marine Mist Formal at Athens Country Club with a fishbowl wall scene and dolphins. Chuck Franks combo provides music. alumnae guests and local dignitaries invited. chaperones include Mrs Dyer and Mrs Collins. Also planned is Wesley Foundation Shipwreck Costume Ball in Rufus Putnam Auditorium tonight.

Zeta Tau Alpha Athens Country Club Chuck Frank John C. Baker Dean Maurel Hawkins Janice Bixler Margaret Deppen Donald O. Roberts Isabelle Work E. J. Taylor Alice Dyer Louis I. Brown Ernest M. Collins Wesley Foundation Rufus Putnam

Central PTA Hears Speaker and Band Performance

The Rev. Phil Porter spoke on child character building stressing self reliant decision making. Gamma Globulin talk by Mrs. B F Cutler followed with a discussion from the audience. The fifth and sixth grade band conducted by Ed Baas performed several numbers featuring students including Carol Rosser and Mary Wilson. A business meeting, led by Mrs. Paul Murphy, concluded the gathering.

Phil Porter Central Pta B. F. Cutler Ed Baas Carol Rosser Marcia Bashford Suzanne Chesser Deanna Brickles Danny Gross Marthat Frank Mary Wilson Nancy Bowling David Morley Danny Howell Russell Wickerham Hazel Andrews Larry Riggs Drell Goff Tommy Antoinette Bobby van Dyke Don Chesser Dale Stanley John Salyers Gail Watkins Bill Bigge George Murphy Paul Murphy

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