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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1955

Page

7

Szaroleta Conkling Recital Set for Sunday in Ewing

Szaroleta and Conkling present a piano and cello recital in Ewing Auditorium featuring Bach, Brahms and Prokofiev. Szaroleta teaches at Ohio University and studied at Oberlin, CIM, Juilliard. Conkling, Northwestern graduate, chairs in faculty and has Chicago Symphony links. Public admission free.

Bach Brahms Prokofiev Miss Szaroleta School of Music Oberlin Conservatory Cleveland Institute of Music Juilliard Frank Shaw Beryl Rubinstein Gordon Stanley Edward Steuermann Ohio University Concordia College Moorhead Midwest Maurice Wilk New York City Ohio University Symphony Orchestra Else Fink Mr. Conkling Northwestern University Dudley Powers Chicago Symphony Lawrence Conservatory Wisconsin Northwestern String Quartet Conkling Eugene Jennings Alabama College Ewing Auditorium

Guests in Athens From DeLaval and Deans

Mrs. R. G. deLaval and sons Jeff and Jerry stay in Athens several weeks with Mrs. R. S. Jones at 41 Grosvenor St while the husband serves in Puerto Rico. Mr. and Mrs. Russel J. N. Dean of Washington DC left after two weeks in Athens due to Mrs. Dean's ill mother Mrs. Sarah Cunningham convalescing at Sheltering Arms Hospital. they visited Mrs. Blanche Dean on W. State St.

R. G. deLaval and Jeff and Jerry R. S. Jones Jones Grosvenor St deLaval’and Sons Athens Puerto Rico Russel J. N. Dean Washington, D. C

Women desire basements despite modern house design

Ruth Millett cites a magazine survey showing most homeowners want basements to store decorations, family activity gear, and keepsakes. She argues basements solve clutter and unfinished tasks, noting architects removed basements without offering a replacement.

Ruth Millett

Canaan Grange Holds Tuesday Meeting

Canaan Grange met Tuesday evening with 37 members present. A vocal solo by Darlene Wade and piano by Patty Coffman were featured. Readings were given by Ina Faye Haar Joan Ford Alene Golden and Frances Wade. A quiz closed the program and refreshments were served.

Canaan Grange Darlene Wade Ina Faye Haar Joan Ford Alene Golden Frances Wade Patty Coffman

Baby Socialization and Teething Tips for Pediatric Visits

The passage advises exposing babies to other children early to foster social interest and notes they may mouth objects to learn. It suggests bringing distracting toys for teething and boredom in waiting rooms, and prompts consulting a doctor for the earliest vaccination date. Fever, if it occurs, typically appears about a week after vaccination.

Cuddly kitten needlework pattern and 1955 album offer

A kitten themed needlework pattern No 5545 includes pieces, materials, sewing and finishing directions. Send 25c plus your name and address to Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger for pattern details. Also available is the 1955 Needlework Album, 56 pages of designs and 3 gift patterns, only 25c.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N.Y

Morrisons of Athens County A Northern Coolville Family

Pioneering James Morrison and family are pictured at their Route 50 home on the eastern edge of Coolville Athens County. The 1841 house built by Dr. John Pratt housed a long prominent family linked to Coolville flouring mills and Ohio West Virginia lumber. James Morrison died 1903 aged 81.

James Morrison Coolville Athens County Ohio Troy Township Mary Leflin John Pratt Otto Barth Athens Owen Hoobler Morrisons Leffiin Wood County Virginia John Morrison Cocilville Montgomery Joseph J. T. Ullom Philadelphia Ullom Hocking Ulloms California Panama Great Plains Kanawha River Point Pleasant Uliom John Morrisons Leon Hockingport Torch

Missionary Band Meeting in Athens Discusses IndoChina

The Missionary Band of the South Canaan past Church met Friday at the home of Mr and Mrs Herbert Hoskinson in Athens with 12 members and one guest. President Vera Elliott led the business session. Hoskinson discussed IndoChina and prayer support needs. Next gathering set for March 4 in the church basement hosted by Rev and Mrs Globig. Douglass Elliott to lead March study.

Missionary Band of the South Canaan Herbert Hoskinson Athens Vera Elliott Hoskinson IndoChina Globig Douglass Elliott

Community Calendar Highlights Socials and Meetings

Local groups list events across town including 66-Club tea at Tea House with Dr and Mrs E, Hobson Study Circle Colonial dinner with Mrs Frank Nuzum, Social Lit Club at Cott Tea House, Amesville PTA basketball tournament, American Legion auxiliary gathering at Sayre Study Club, Rebekah Lodge silent auction and West Side PTA meeting with Mrs L Staats.

Hobson Study Circle Mra Frank Nuzum Elliott St Cott Tea House F. Kershner Victora Amesville Pta Sayre D B. Green Arden Place L. G. Bean Delilah Rebekah Lodge West Side Pta L C. Staats Mechanicsburg Mothersingers

Grand slam attempt in bridge hand sparks heroics

Expert Jim Holton explains a bridge hand where West leads king diamonds and a grand slam hinges on a heart finesse or a double squeeze. Holton claims hero status for choosing a finesse, while admitting luckPlayed from the ace of diamonds, he then executes seven clubs and four hearts, with defense and suit distribution shaping the decisive line.

Jim Holton Jim File Germer West Hearta Jims Qumrty Holton Eck Durmmy Raest Melton le Rew Jim Helton

Bara Phi Sunday School Potluck at Albany Baptist

The Bara Phi Sunday School Class met Saturdays at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Fridenmaker for a potluck supper. Fourteen adults and six children attended. Mrs. Fern Hooper gave devotions and Rev Roland Globig led recreation. Lydia Lash Evans Club to meet Thursday at 2 pm at the Cottage Tea House with Mrs. Jump as hostess. regrets to be called by Tuesday evening.

Bara Phi Albany Baptist Church Homer Fridenmaker Fern Hooper Roland Globig Lydia Lash Evans Cottage

Million Hats a Year From New York Millinery Dynasty

Reggi Lish, head of a New York hat empire, outlines a yearly wardrobe of six hats ranging from $1.98 to $90. The dynasty, run by Lish and family in a multi-floor wholesale district building, markets hats for Easter, summer, fall, holiday, and January styles.

Dorothy Rof Reggi Lish Reggi Samuel Lish Lish New York Isaac Lish Switch Board Theodore H Finkle Peter Rickie Europe Weill

Current Events Club Meets at Members Home

The Current Events Club met Thursday evening at Mrs. Jon B. Maffett's home. Mrs. Williams presented a Denmark paper while Mrs. Church sang a Danish song. The next meeting February 24 will be a potluck at Mrs. Radford's home with Mrs. Green giving the program and Mrs. Maffett leading devotions.

Jon B. Maffett Lewis Ondin W. H.ford W. W. Williams Denmark E. L. Church W. H. Radford D B. Green Maffett

How To Buy Kids Shoes For Proper Fit

Federal health officials warn many children wear tight shoes risking lifelong foot issues. Mothers should measure both feet with the child standing, ensure at least a half inch toe room, avoid plastic coated or overly stiff shoes, and limit high heel use for teens.

Alicia Hart Washington NEA Children’s Bureau U. S Clara Arrington Miss Arrington

Your Children's Feet and Footwear booklet sold by government

The Children's Bureau published a detailed booklet titled Your Children's Feet and Footwear. It can be purchased for 10 cents from the Superintendent of Documents at the Government Printing Office in Washington, D.C.

The Children’s Bureau Superintendent of Documents Government Printing Office Washington, D, D. C

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