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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1955

Page

11

Dinner-Dance Honors Couple in Athens High School Year

A wedding-related celebration honored a bride-elect from Athens High School as her senior year approaches. Guests included Robin Gardner and Miss Stehr visiting from Lancaster Street, with a shower hosted by Mr and Mrs Walter Strom of Cleveland for Miss Whaley. Attendees from Athens included Harold Whaley, Pamela Whaley, and A. E. Whaley, among family and sorority sisters.

Robin Gardner Lancaster Strummer Miss Stehr Beisal Spower Mie Joy Whaley Ens Rand’ C. Hall Muse Coma Walter Strom Cleveland Miss Whaley Sorority Land ‘Fraternity Athens Harold Whaley Pamela A. E. Whaley

Shower Honors Bride-Elect at Davies Home

A musical program was presented by Miss Judy Hill and Mary Margaret Wilson. Green and yellow decorations and refreshments complemented the event. Hostesses assisting Mrs. Davies were Mrs. George Hill Mrs. William C. Stehr and Mrs. Scott Nilson.

Chorus To Sing At State Fair

Special seventh and eighth grade chorus at Rome Canaan school performs Aug. 26 at the State Fair. Parents must send written permission for participation. Chaperones include Mr. Bannon Mr. Felton and Mr. Walsh. Bus is provided by Gaylord Storer.

Rome-Canaan State Fair Ther Thilgren Junior Bannon Tascy Felton Re B.E. Walsh Gaylord Storer

Needlework pattern 2737 offers embroidery stitches

Simple embroidery stitches and a shower gift or bazaar donation. Pattern No. 2737 contains hot transfer illustrations and a color chart. Send 25 cents in coins, your name, address, and the pattern number to Anne Cabot.

Anne Cabot Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave Am‘ricas New York

Recital at Rolling Acres by Rome Canaan School

Heft, director of chorus and music teacher at Rome Canaan School, held a voice and piano recital at her Rolling Acres home. Participants included Marie Smith, Carolyn Johnson, Kathie Barrows, Pamela Snyder, Anne Smith, Anita Bigoney, and John Woodrow. Tedrick served as MC for the event and social hour details followed.

Air. LE. Heft Rome-Canaan Rolling Acres Marie Smith Carolyn Johnson Kathie Barrows Pamel Snyder Anne, Smith Anita Bigonéy John Woodrow Richaet Tedrick Wisc Nori Ts Vermillion Lynn Ted Ringette Ene

Athens Women Golfers Begin Tourney at Country Club

The Athens Women's Golf Association opens its match play event at Athens Country Club this morning. Players from Athens are invited to the Jackson invitational and other area events. Louise Jones earns prize for most honest golfer at Lancaster Invitational. Ruth Richey wins first low gross with Dorothea Smeck, Wilma Gardner, Lola Schreich noted for other placements.

Athens Women’s Golf Association Athens Country Club Athens Association Fairgreens Country Club Louise Jones Athens Dorothea Smeck Ruth Richey Wilma Gardner Lola Schreich Lancaster Kenneth Kerr

Baby Learns to Explore Through Familiar Toys

The child walks and explores using known toys as anchor points. He shows curiosity toward familiar objects while non familiar bric a brac remains less appealing, guiding him to rely on comfort items to discover new, sturdy playthings.

Birth Announced for Jill Glendening at St Ann’s

Mr and Mrs Keith Glendening of Sugar Grove announce the birth of a daughter Jill at St Ann’s Hospital on August 11 The Glendennings have three other children Susan Marie Seanna John and Jean Kilpatrick daughter of Georgia Kilpatrick and the late John Aipetrick former Athenians A housewarming is planned for August 19 at 1 30 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs Richard Perry Vore Ridge

Keith Glencenning Sugar Grove Toute Richard Perry Vore Ridge

Canton Sesquicentennial Queen Crowned at Fawcett Stadium

Miss Nancy Ibge formerly of Athens will be a junior at Ohio University this fall. She was crowned Miss Canton Sesquicentennial during ceremonies before the Canton O Rama show. Miss Riegel, daughter of Mrs Electa Riegel, was named queen of the week long events by Mayor Carl F Wise.

Nancy Ibge O Athens Ohio University Canton Canton Provision Co Kappa Phi Mem Bership Bermuda Council YWCA Wesley Othe Celebration Foundation Rainbow Girl Mise Riegel Walter Mathe Bob Athens Genter Alphalthone Delta” Sorority

Oswald Jacoby Bridge Lesson on a Spade Lead and Finesse

A bridge column recounts a dummy spade lead by Oswald Jacoby and a later finesse. The defense struggles to avoid giving South a free trick as opponents exchange clubs and diamonds.

Oswald Jacoby Dumny South North East Deciner West

Uncertain bridge play sparks bidding clash in South hand

A fragmented bridge narrative shows South resisting a four heart bid and North arguing for a slam. West leads the king of diamonds and declarer navigates dummy to claim a trick, with misgivings about the hand’s true value and potential slam.

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Union WSCS Ice Cream Supper Planned

Union WSCS plans an ice cream supper and parcel post sale on September 1 at the church lawn. The group met on August 2 with Nancy Pierce presiding and discussed the Mother’s Friendship Club and Ladies Day Bridge at the Athens Country Club.

Union Wscs Nancy Pierce Peat Een Robert Smith Carl Bent Mothers Friendship Club Donald Knopp Athens Country Club

City Etiquette Prompted By Sunday Afternoon Visits

In a country scene on a Sunday afternoon locals comment on sharing meals between city dwellers and rural hosts. The piece encourages reciprocity, suggesting visitors return the hospitality with a thoughtful gift or a future visit to repay the kindness.

Clements Family Plans First Real Home in Kentucky and Washington

Senator Sara Clements speaks of her husband Governor and Acting Majority Leader Earle Clements. They plan a new eight room colonial home at Morganfield Kentucky while he handles national duties in Washington. She focuses on his health and their life, aiming to settle into a quieter homestead post politics.

Tee Mamie Ie Blenhower Blueshowers Elf Howe Clements Get: Gbure Morganfield Kentucky Washington Lyndon Johnson Sara Jen Clem Yalu Earle Morea Field

Which Lady Has The Date In A Balanced Beauty Question

A discussion on beauty balance contrasts two young ladies one in a plain linen dress and sailor hat and the other in blue with makeup. The point is that appearance beyond simple care matters, as taste and proportion create real distinction. A miscellaneous shower and blessing will be held at the Zimmerman home for Leonard and Patty Zimmerman on Saturday at 8 pm.

Alicia Delling Zimmerman Stewart Fory Leonard Patty Zimmerman

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