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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1954

Page

9

New Music String Quartet Shines in Athens Chamber Concert

The New Music String Quartet presented a strong program of Schumann and Beethoven at the Athens Chamber Music Society event, with notable contrasts to Kirchner’s atonal quartet. Critics praised tone, dynamics, and ensemble, while noting challenges in modern idioms and the critic’s own defense of contemporary technique.

Athens Chamber Music Society New Music String Quartet Memorial Storium Bartok Schumann Beethoven Leon Kirchner

Chi Omega Art Festival Draws 200 Plus Attendees

More than 200 patrons of the arts attended the third annual Chi Omega Art Festival Sunday afternoon. Twenty five area artists displayed exhibits across the house with tours for guests. Proceeds benefit the Chi Omega Scholarship Fund and tea was served. Mrs Robert Rudd lives with the Alumnae. Mrs Light Rutherford was festival chair.

Chi Omega Active Chi Omega Scholarship Fund Robert Rudd Ight Rutherford

Mrs Barrett joins husband in Hawaii after Korea posting

Mrs. Patrick C. Barrett formerly Winona Bratton has arrived in Hawaii to join her husband MSgt. Patrick C. Barrett who has been stationed in Korea for seven months. She had been staying with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Clark Bratton in New Marshfield. A farewell party for Keith Stanley was hosted by Mrs. Morris Chase with a gathering of relatives and friends. Weekend visitors from Detroit included Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kiser and Sue Conkey of New Marshfield. birthday dinners honored Mrs. Lelia Kiser and Mrs. Myrtle Thompson hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Conkey on November 27.

Patrick C. Barrett Hawaii Korea Barrett Winona Bratton Ee Clark Bratton New Marshield Keith Stanley Morris Chase Chase Bill Richard and Virgilene Stanley Mary Grace Jimmie Woodyard Charles Chase Mary Johapman Lewis Steve Morris Shirley Woodyard Ernest Woodyard Eleanor Stanley A Douglas Ruth Ann Martin Walderry and Minta Merrill Chase Ben Kisers Detroit Mich Austin Conkey Sue New Marshfield Lelia Kiser Myrtle Thompson Conkey

Action over words aids those in trouble

Offer concrete help rather than vague promises. Identify needs and act with purpose. Seek out ways to assist and follow through, so aid is observed through deeds, not sympathy.

Lessons in Bridge as Three No Trump Trials Unfold

A recent total point team match sees two declarers failing against unexpected shifts from weak suits. The first player in three no trump misreads hearts and clubs, while Dick Miller from York, Pa., converts a club finesse to secure ten tricks. East corrects to diamonds, defeating the contract at table one.

West Declarer East Dick Miller York South Miller

Birth announcement for Melanie Anne Barnette in Philadelphia

News reached Prof. George Starr Lasher in Philadelphia where he attended the 46th annual meeting of the National Interfraternity Conference. The baby girl is Melanie Anne Barnette, born to Mary Elizabeth Lasher and Kenneth A. Barnette, formerly of The Messenger, now with the Buffalo Evening News, in Tonawanda, New York.

Melanie Annearnette George Starr Lasher Philadelphia National Interfraterfraternity Conference Mary Elizabeth Lasher Kenneth A. Barnette Messenger Buffalo Evening News Barnette Tonaanda N. Y

Handsome weskits pattern for winter wear

Pattern No 8197 offers two styles in one pattern using 1 yard of 54 inch fabric per style. Available sizes 10 to 18 with size 12 listed. Send payment in coins with name address and pattern number to Sue Burnett at Athens Messenger New York. Includes Basic FASHION fall and winter color guide for wardrobe planning. 25 cents per copy.

Dear Santa Please Bring An Electric Train for Dad

Dorothy V Whipple recounts a family Christmas where a father spoils his three year old son Jim with an electric train set. The tale contrasts hopeful expectations with a child’s clumsy play and a parent’s quiet disappointment at not matching imagined perfection.

Santa Dad Dorothy V. Whipple Emal Daddy Jim Flo Mother Dim

Embroidered angels designs pattern 5527 advertisement

Embroidered cross stitch angels in colors for crib covers towels aprons children clothes and linens. Pattern No 5527 includes iron transfer for 6 angel designs material needs stitch illustration and color chart. Send name address and pattern number to Anne Cabot Athens Messenger New York 3% NY. Needle Work Album 1954 offers 56 pages of designs how to sections and gilt patterns for 25 cents.

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

Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary Meeting Notice

Calendar item lists a 7 pm meeting with Mrs John W Stewart at 26 Morris Ave Deuilah aeneieh Lodge in New Marshfield with refreshments at 7:30 pm. Also mentions study circle events, grange visits, and a Christmas party at 99 N College St with host Mrs O V Yaw plus Masonic Temple ceremonies and Amesville Grange with unspecified time.

Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary John W. Stewart Morris Ave Deuilah Aeneieh Lodge New Marshfield O. V. Yaw N. College St

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