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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1956

Page

9

Guest Conductor Santelmann to Lead OU Band Concert

Lt. Col. William F. Santelmann, noted Marine Band leader and former director of the US Gridiron Club of Washington, will appear as guest conductor and music director with the Ohio University Symphonic Band. The public is invited to the free performance at Memorial Auditorium Sunday at 8 p.m.

William F. Santelmant Fam Usous Gridiron Club Washington Marine Band Robert F. Clark L Marine Band Orchestra Activites House Ian ‘Gurations Santelmann

Ghosts At Ohio University Theatre Delivers Haunted Family Drama

The fourth in the Yio University Theatre series presents Ghosts by Yenrik Thien. Beverly Mickley as Mrs Alving and David Knauf as Oswald lead a troubled cast in an 1890 house with striking lighting and ghostly music. The public may attend tonight and tomorrow at 8 p.m. with free admission.

Mary Centufante Yenrik Thien Yio University Theatre Beverly Mickley Alving Oswald David Knauf William Beattie Mr. Manders Regina Engstrand Gayla Full Fer Sasis Fathr F. Leslie Matthews Ellis Schuman Grate Ohio University

Theta Chi Celebrates Centennial Week of Activities

Theta Chi marks its centennial with a weekend of events at Hotel Berry. The celebration begins with an Anniversary Waltz tonight as a red and white theme centers on a Theta Chi emblem. Saturday features a banquet honoring George Starr Lasher with national officers and OU faculty speaking. The fraternity will host a breakfast for dates, a punch party, and a lake trip as part of the weekend.

Theta Chi Berry Theta George Starr Lasher Theta Chis Lake Hope Aso Roe

Central PTA Hears Talk On Delinquency

Dr. James Patrick of Ohio University spoke at the Central PTA meeting about juvenile delinquency. He urged both parents and teachers to keep children engaged with meaningful tasks and to develop skills for coping with life.

James Patrick Central Pta Patrick Ohio University Cecil McGlone, Jr Zanesville Works PTA Kent Bumpass Ruth Pierce Pearl Conant Frances Higgins Pauline Collins Mildred Lash Mary Dillon Cora Evans Martha Hooper

Rome Troy Granges Grant Degrees At Joint Meeting

Seven members from Rome Grange and two from Troy received first and second degrees at a joint inspection in Troy on Tuesday evening. James Clark led the Rome first degree team and Mrs Norma Brandeberry led the Troy second degree team. Rome Grange plans an open meeting in the Rome High School music room Thursday at 8 p.m with a program by Mrs C E Heft. A special Rome Grange meeting is set for May 5 to confer the third and fourth degrees.

Rome Troy Troy Grange James, Clark Norma Brandeberry Rome Grange C. E. Heft

Baby Sun Dress Pattern and Needlework Catalogs Ad

Advertisement offering pattern No 244 for a young girls halter sun dress in sizes 3 to 6 years with brief panties included. Includes pattern details and pricing for receipts from Sue Burnett and Anne Cabot plus information on 1956 Needlework Album and related embroidery guides.

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

Athens residents visit relatives as YWCA officers elected

Priscilla Oadis from Athens becomes Mrs. Waldo Poston of Albany and Sally Weber also of Athens elected secretary at a YWCA meeting at Ohio University. Mrs. Oliver Walls from Athens Route 4 plans a week with relatives as Mrs. C E Stout of Albany visits Ames Iowa with her son in law and daughter. Waiter Boly and his wife travel from Upland California to Athens for several days visiting relatives.

Priscilla Oadis Athens Waldo Poston Albany Sally Weber Washington D. C Pittsburgh Calif YWCA Ohio Ooo University Oliver Walls C. E. Stout Ames Iowa T-Sgt Eugene Skid E. J. 'Strausbaugh Sharon Ington D. C Waiter J. Boly Upland Boly Winifred Jolley Patterton Suter Jolley Albury Bolys William A. Roston Dorothy Williams

OU Leadership Conference Set

Col George W Dickerson of Ohio University will keynote the annual Women’s League conference on campus. Faculty and staff participate with student chairs Ellie Hall and George Voinovieh guiding the event.

George W. Dickerson Ohio University Women's League Rosemary F Bernard L. J. Hartin Margaret Deppen Lynn ” James Art Aspengren Bob Mat ‘Son Gene Shank Dickerson Virginia Polytechnic Institute Athens Rotary Club Ellie Hall George ‘Voinovieh

AAUW Group Hears Review on King James VI and I

The AAUW book review group met at Miss Mary Stalder’s home with twenty members to hear Dr. Charles R. Mayes of Ohio University discuss David H. Willson’s biography King James VI and I. He outlined the life and times of the king and noted trends in modern biographical writing.

AAUW Mary Stalder Charles R. Mayes Ohio University Review David H. Willson Mayes King

Pupils To Give Recital Sunday

Students of Mrs Margue rite Frank present a piano recital Sunday at 3 p.m. at Nazarene Church Athens. Performers include Suzanne Chesser Jan Goff Bonnie Kay Jones C Hall Judy Buck Mark Ruth Carel Steinmeyer Karee Atkins Becky Linscott Linda Withers Karen Saylor Seti Neutaling Carolyn Stace Linda Whitmore Anita Douglas Sandra Whaley Edna Hudwell Richard Risch Carolyn Atkinson Ruth Gornell Martha Frank. Public invited.

Marguerite Frank N. Lancaster St Nazarene Church W. State Walker Sts Athens Suzanne Chesser Jan Goff Bonnie Kay Jones C. Hall Judy Buck Mark Ruth Carel Steinmeyer Karee Atkins Linda Whitmore Anita Douglas Sandra Whaley Edna Hudwell Richard Risch Carolyn Atkinson Ruth Gornell Martha Frank

Albany EW Auxiliary installs officers and plans dance

Fourteen members attended the Albany EW Auxiliary meeting where Beulah Cox installed officers including president and 12th District junior vice president. Virginia Hamill, retiring president, was honored with a gift. Frank Evener and his band will play for the square dance. A VA Hospital visit is planned Wednesday and refreshments will be provided by members.

Albany Beulah Cox Beth McKnight Evener Avan Greenlees Ressie Goodia Petliary Chillicothe

Community Calendar Items and Church Meetings

Albany Grange hosts an 8 30 p m film on Athens County by Alton Hanning open to the public and a tea at Miss Mary Ness s home 48 Abingdon Congregational Church 29 p m Public invited Pi Beta Phi Alumnae luncheon Athens Country Club 1 p m House corporation meeting United Church Women executive board Wesleyan Methodist Church 7 30 p m youth forum 8 p m Koinonia Presbyterian Church 8 p m Guest speaker Jacob Mirviss director

Albany Grange Athens County Alton Hanning Pallas Chad Mary Ness Pi Beta Phi Athens Country Club House Corporation Eeee Eee United Church Wesleyan Methodist Church Koinonia of Presbyterian Jacob Mirviss

Lessons in Bridge Play Crown Slam With Finesse

The article describes a bridge hand where North and South pursue a slam from a 33 point combined assets estimate. South initiates with hearts and uses a heart finesse, then runs clubs and diamonds to access dummy, finally reaching the thirteenth trick after West leads diamonds from king. The push to slam hinges on accurate defense and timing.

South I West

Junior Women's Club Meets in Athens at Avon Place

The Athens Junior Women’s Club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Harry J. af Avon Place. Delegates to the Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs convention in Columbus May 1 3 were chosen, with Mrs. Harry Graham also to attend. The club aids the Athens Mental Health Association’s Week starting April 30. Gwen Roach reviewed the book Me and Kit by Guthrie McClintic after a short business meeting. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Chester Marquis and the hostess.

Athens Harry J Avon Place Warren Reininga John McCleary Ohio Federation ‘of Women's Clubs Columbus Harry Graham Athens Mental Health Association Gwen Roach Woman's Page the Messenger Me and Kit Guthrie McClintic Chester Marquis

Garden Club Hears Report On County Meeting

The Garden and Nature Club heard Mrs. Raymond Lee review the county meeting held in Coolville at the April 23 gathering hosted by Mrs. George Ford. Nine clubs were represented, Ross Wright spoke on pest and disease control, and a corsage making demo was shown by Mrs. Titus. The planting committee led by Mrs. William Smith outlined a small project. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. M Woods at 8 West State Street with a dessert served by Mrs. James Josten and Mrs. Smith.

Garden and Nature Club Coolville Raymond Lee George Ford Ross Wright James Titus Rutland William Smith He M. Woods State St James Josten

Lustre Carpet Cleaner Ad Promotes Gentle Foam

An ad touts Blue Lustre carpet and upholstery cleaner as a gentle foam that cleans wall to wall carpets without sagging or rings. It claims easy spot removal, economical usage at a gallon, and suitability for areas like 9 by 12 rugs.

Steaks Vanish at Main Street Logan Restaurant

An odd ad reports steaks disappearing at Blesser’s Restaurant on Main Street Logan Ohio. The promotional copy invites diners to try a large T‑bone steak with salad potato homemade rolls and coffee, claiming a delighful deli delight.

Blesser's Reseaurant Main Street Logan Adv

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