World Renowned Violinist Set for Athens Concert
Michael Rabin, famed violinist and former child prodigy, will perform the third program in the Athens Community Concert series for the 1957-58 season. The February 1 show at Memorial Auditorium starts at 8 p.m., with a complete program to be announced later. Rabin has appeared with major orchestras worldwide and led a notable 1955 European debut tour.
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Michael Rabin
Athens
Europe
Memorial Auditorium
Dinner Honors Kroger Athens Employees at Sportsman Grill
An appreciation dinner for Kroger Athens staff led by general manager William Poling was held Monday at the Sportsman Grill. Guests included Mrs. Poling and Mrs. Leona Burson. Entertainment featured Mrs. Burson’s readings Mable at the Matinee and The Bargain Sale along with piano selections. Attendees listed include Vivian Fierce Shirley James Marguerite Bartlett Alec Dolce Harry Dickerson Clyde Pratt Gerald Robinette Robert Johnson Edna Thompson Dorothy Danakis Betty Burt Lola Jenkins Charles White Edith Robinson Clarence Pains Bob Dixon John Toth Bill James Carl Crabtree Bruce Hampton Virginia Clark Clarence Bricker Joe Cooper Emerson Smith Bernard Bails Bob Pierce Gerald Gilkey Larry Baker Ruby Jordan Mary Tolliver Pat Martin Edgar Hurst.
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Kroger
Athens
William Poling
Sportsman Grill
Poling
Leona Burson
Laalva
ACLU
Athens Visitor Has Special Interest in Hammarskjold
Mrs. J. H. Humphreys of Bloomington Ind., chaired United Nations Committee there, visited son Dr. Sexson E. Humphreys and daughter in law at 12 Race St to hear Dag Hammarskjold speak at Ohio University. Her hosts planned lunch and dinner with local physicians and families before her return tomorrow.
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J. ©. Humphreys
Bloomington Ind
United Nations Committee
Bloomington
Sexson E. Humphreys
Race St
Dag Hammarskjold
The
Ohio University
Mrs Gilliam Is Taken To University Hospital Columbus
Mrs Mary Gilliam of Athens Rt 1 has been at her sister Mrs D K Seward’s 53 East State Street home for two weeks. She has entered University Hospital in Columbus and is assigned room 1019 after being moved by a local ambulance.
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Mary Gilliam
Athens
Rt. 1
D. K. Seward
E. State St
University Hospital
Columbus
Group To Meet At Orr Home
Members of The Plains Demonstration group will hold their meeting at the home of Mrs. R. C. Orr this coming Thursday. Mrs. Orr and Mrs. Walter Wharton Jr. will present the program on A Brighter Breakfast. For party ice cream serving make individual or large merin gue shells fill shell with ice cream garnish with fresh fruit.
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Plains Demonstration Group
R. C. Orr
Social Calendar Update From Local Clubs
A packed schedule lists Lydia Lash Evans Club at Mrs. Clarence Laughlin’s home 2:30 PM with program on new rules and constitution. Ride-A-Wee Club meets 2 PM at Baker Rd with Mrs. Wagoner, Valentine party planned. Shade WSCS hosts 7:30 PM with Mrs. Sam Jeffers and guests from Bates WSCS. Chase Circle of Ruth holds all day meeting at Aurie French home. Daughters of Union Veterans host annual patriotic dinner at noon at Mrs. Ray Smith’s home with table service and meat provided. Circle 2 of Central Ave Methodist Church meets 7:30 PM with Mrs. Chappelear. Ames-Bern PTA 7:45 PM Founders Day program followed by social hour. oysters served. C. G. Williams Grange meets 8 PM at Tuppers Plains. Albany OES members bring pie and sandwiches. American Athenian Club meets 8 PM at Mrs. Socrates Parks’ home. Plains Home Demonstration Club at Mrs. Orr’s home with program on A Brighter Breakfast by Mrs. Orr and Mrs. Walter Wharton Jr. Ladies Aux VFW 7:30 PM at club room. Order of Eastern Star officer practice 7:30 PM at Masonic Temple. Athens Grange 8 PM at Grange Hall.
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Plains Home
R. C. Orr
Orr
Walter Wharton, Jr
Lessons in Bridge and a Top Score in Four Spades
The article reviews a bridge hand where North-South investigate a weak two bid and end in four spades. West opens hearts, South doubles, and strategic play leads to a top score of plus 620 for four spades while other tables settled for no trump or diamonds. South’s risk, judgment, and selective safety play are highlighted as crucial factors.
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West
North
East
South
Dummy
Weightless style drives 1958 men’s fashion lines
Spring and summer 1958 fashion favors lighter weight fabrics, slimmer suits, and weightless looks. Botany 500 debuts a five and a half ounce dacron worsted blend with wrinkle resistance and sheen, while washable dry suits mimic regular fabrics. Ivy League styling remains strong with silk blends and the ensemble suit. Weightless sportswear uses cotton blends, orlon, and tropical wools for comfort and polish.
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Sputnik
Botany 500
Botany Firm
House of Worstedtex
Campaign plans unveiled for Athens County Cancer Society drive
Preliminary plans for the Athens County Cancer Society fund drive were set for April at a district dinner in Hotel Berry. About 80 attendees from Meigs to Athens counties heard Dr. Richard Jones stress cancer screening for those over 40 and Carl Reizer review last year’s spending and the national campaign. Archie Greer was named campaign chair with a local goal of 8000 dollars, near last year’s total, while the state goal stands at two million.
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Athens. Co. Cancer Society
Hotel Berry
Meigs
Gallia
Morgan
Monroe
Hocking
Washington
Athens
Richard Jones
Logan, Hocking Co
Cancer Campaign Committee
Carl Reizer
Cleveland Area
Howard Novak
Cleveland
Ohio Cancer Society
Jones
Reizer
Vern Buckenburg
Ohio University
Ann Hoy
Helen Kittle
The
Plains
Archie Greer
Athens Co
Joel Draper
Athens Co. Cancer Society
Roger Dean
Athens City
Author To Address AAUW Group
Dr. Hollis Summers, visiting Ohio University professor of creative writing, will address the Athens Branch AAUW at East Side School Thursday at 7 30. Summers, author of Weather of February, is working on Lexington Ky a grim tale. Hostesses are Mrs. John H. Cady and Miss Edith Aney.
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Hollis Summers
Ohio University
Athens
American Association of University Women
East Side School
Every American Right To Clean Bath Water
Eight and a half million homes lack private baths and three million lack running water. The speaker argues bathing in comfort should be available to families as a matter of national health and happiness, urging solutions to improve sanitation nationwide.
Light Weight Wool Casual Clothes Offer Fashion-Right Luxury for Men
A catalog style piece promotes light weight wool casual wear for men including loosely fitted jackets shirts and outerwear. Emphasizes comfort warmth and budget friendliness for suburban buyers with references to outdoor use and evening wear.
Coed Prom Sponsored By Women's Government At OU
The 20th annual Co-ed Prom named Kings and Cupids will be held at Ohio University Center this Saturday from 9 to 12. The intermission crowns the 1958 Co-ed Prom King and two attendants. Corsage prizes go to prettiest and most original designs. A traveling trophy will go to the sponsoring group with the winning candidate.
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Womens
Ohio University
Ohio University Center
Mitchell Movement Shines At Open Bridge Club Meet
At the Open Duplicate Bridge Club session on Monday night six tables used a Mitchell movement. North South high were Col Caleb Moberly and Mrs with 156. Second high were J M Byrd and P Q Nichols. East West high were Mrs Faye Bingham and Mrs Victor Oakley 52. Major and Mrs W G Catlin 51. Other high scores included Mr and Mrs Edward Sharp Nelsonville 492 and Joe Dailey with Jerry Barnett 46. The club meets at the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co office on Court St inviting players with partners.
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Mitchell
Col. and
Caleb Moberly
J. M. Byrd
P. QO. Nichols
William Roberts
Faye Bingham
Victor Oakley
Nelsonville
Major
W. G. Catlin
Edward Sharp
Joe Dailey
Jerry Barnett
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Court St
Patchwork Puppy Pattern 606 From The Athens Messenger
Floppy sleepy puppy pattern for terry cloth body with yarn ears. Readers are instructed to send thirty five cents plus five cents for each pattern to The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept. New York 11 New York. Include PATTERN NUMBER NAME ADDRESS and ZONE.
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Athens Messenger
Needlecraft Dept
P. O
Old Chelsea Station
New York
N. Y
Silk scarf with rose accents for midwinter outfits
A long silk chiffon scarf dyed to match a silk rose adds a bright lift to a suit or coat, offering a stylish midwinter accessory. The piece blends coordinated color with delicate texture to enhance formal or office wear.
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Hammarskjold
Humphreys
John Cady
George Lobdell
Connie
Kathy
Hollie
David
Columbus Hospital
Lydia Lash Evans
Clarence Laughlin
R. E. Wagoner
Baker Rd
Oom Shade
WSCS
Sam Jeffers
Bates Wscs
Chase
Ruth
Aurie French
Daughters of Union Veterans
Ray Smith
Grosvenor St
Central Ave. Methodist Church
D.D. Chappelear
First St
Ames-Bern
PTA
C. G. Williams Grange
Tuppers Plains
Albany Oes
American Athenian Club
P. m
Socrates Parkis
Stewart St
Ladies
VFW
Betty Mace
New Marshfield
Wilma Sickels
Mineral
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Grange Hall
By Oswald Jacoby
North Pass
Cancer Society
John H. Cady
Edith Aney
Dr, Hollis Summers
V&card Sensene
Woolmaster
Marshall Ray
Cora Wadler
Lona
Sultana
Walle
Peps
Stauffer
Barbara (Elkins
Chauncey
Ohio
Ellis Ave
Stautter
City
Nylon
East State Street
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