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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1958

Page

9

OU Faculty Wives Host Valentine Tea and Style Show Prep

Despite chilly weather OU Faculty Wives held their monthly meeting in the OU Center. A Valentine theme tea featured a centerpiece by Mrs. Karl Atneavidosd and color films on home styling by Loretta Breakey. The group discussed a style show planned for March at 7 30 pm with tickets available to Faculty wives and Newcomers Club members.

Karl Valentine A. C. Anders R. A. Foster Crnoon Homeradshaw Harrison Butterith Gordon Wiseman William Fitchhorn T. Hellebrandt Richard Bitters OU Center Broom Foster Ves Wilm Chase Lowellyward Homer Brad

Women’s Society of Christian Service Meets at Fellowship Hall

Noise from first Methodist Church completion barely disturbed a Tuesday afternoon meeting of the Women’s Society of Christian Service executive committee. Led by president Mrs C White, the group reviewed duties, heard reports from two panels, and discussed new ideas with assistance from Mrs A C LaFollette and others.

First Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service Fellowship Hall Curch Uder C White A. Renkenberger Weir Harry

Shade Bates WSCS Hold Combined Meeting

Shade and Bates WSCS groups joined for an evening meeting February 6 at the home of Mrs. Sam Jefferson on Athens-Pomeroy Road. Mrs. Bertha Phillips, Shade president, led introductions of Bates president Mrs. Charles Seipel and her members, followed by a program of readings and social hour refreshments for a list of guests and members.

Sam Jefferson Athens Pomeroy Road WSCS Shade Bates Ethel Hart Bertha *Hillips Shade Wscs Bates Wscs Charles Seipel Edith Grimm Hazel Creames Edward L. Miller William Hart Sam Jeffers Si Allen Bertha Phillips Nettie Harris Ethel Williams Hazel Creamer Olive Wilson Lena Powell Flora Pratt Mildred Johnson Eva Alien Virgie Johnson Eva Brown Mazie Hanning Cardle Sue Seipel Samra Sue’ Jeffers Nita Phillips Virginia Dunfee Barbara Bolin Larry Jeffers

Pomona Grange To Sponsor Cafeteria Dinner

The Athens County Pomona Grange will sponsor a cafeteria style chicken and gum dinner with a country store at Athens Grange on the Athens County Fairgrounds. The public event runs February 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. and features free entertainment.

Athens County Pomona Grange Athens Grange Athens County Fairgrounds

WCTU Tea Postponed to February 19 at First Christian

The Francis Willard Tea postponed from Friday February 14 now takes place on Wednesday February 19 at 2 p m at the First Christian Church. Miss Mary Ness will serve as program speaker with Mrs C R White leading devotions.

WCTU Francis Willard First Christian Church Mary Ness C. R. White

Lessons in Bridge and His Grand Slam Play

The late Ely Cubertson, a top player, used a squeeze to seal a grand slam. He ran trumps, discarded a club, forced Dick Richards to protect the spade king, and cashed spades to unveil West’s holdings, proving clever endgame technique.

North West Dick Richards Detroit Ely Cubertson Ely Dummy

Violinist Michael Rabin To Open Athens Concert

Internationally famed violinist Michael Rabin appears tonight at Memorial Auditorium in Athens under the Athens Community Concert Association. The 21 year old artist performs at eight with Leon Pommers at the piano. Program includes works by Leclair Brahms Chopin Elgar Wieniawski Sarasate Bloch and Saint Saens.

Michael Rabin Athens Memorial Auditorium Europe Australia Israel United States Rabin Leclair Brahms Chopin Elgar Wieniawski Sarasate Suki Nigun Bloch Saint-Saens Leon Pommers

Canasta Club Elects New Officers at Plains Meeting

The Plains Canasta Club gathered at Mrs. Dwight Croce’s home with Mrs. William Oliver Mrs. Alva Koon Mrs. Richard Michael Mrs. Ray MecGraner and Mrs. Robert Hawk present. Officers elected were President Mrs. Robert Hawk Vice President Mrs. Roy Lange Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Richard Michael. The next meeting is set for Tuesday February 25.

Plains Canasta Club Dwight Croce William Oliver Alva Koon Richard Michael Ray MecGraner Robert Hawk Roy Lange

Delta Kappa Gamma To Have Dinner Saturday In Athens

Delta Kappa Gamma Athens Chapter hosts a dinner this Saturday at the Ohio University Center with nearly 70 attendees from 10 chapters. Ohio University President John C. Baker will speak on the United Nations, with Mabelle Darst and Beryl Cone as co chairs and Iris Fierce presiding.

Athens Alpha Lambda Delta Kappa Gamma Ohio University Center Nctieneionce Ana Alalani Camilla Wisenbach Edna Felt Treva Black Nellie Wooley Maude Stauffer Iris Fierce

Dr Lester Evans Reports World Tour To Athens Presbyterian Group

Dr Lester Evans of Cambridge spoke to Athens Presbyterian Women's Association and guests at a church dinner last Tuesday after returning from a yearlong global trip. He showed color slides from Asia Australia New Zealand and the Philippines and urged continued faith in missionary work. Members were welcomed by Mrs Fred Picard and introduced by Mrs L C Mitchell with music by George Crawford and Charles Rodman.

Lester Evans Cambridge Athens Presbyterian Women’s Association Evans Asia Australia New Zealand Philippines Fred Picard Association Dr. Evans L. C. Mitchell Handel George Crawford Charles Rodman F. L. Shoemaker

Mental Health Talk to Be Given by Mrs Semans at Junior Circle

Mrs Catherine Semans chief psychiatrist at Athens State Hospital will speak at the Junior Circle of CCL guest night on Thursday Feb 20 at 8 p m Her talk Mental Health Needs of Our Children will be followed by a Q A period Hostess Mrs D M Downard 196 E State St will be assisted by Mrs Robert Keller and Mrs James Lee Members are urged to bring friends

Catherine Semans Athens State Hospital CCL Semans D. M. Downard E. State St Robert Keller James Lee

Local Ohio University pledges two sororities

Two Belpre and Nelsonville residents pledged sororities at Ohio University. Sarah L. Bradley joined Alpha Delta Pi and Mary Ann Kinneer joined Pi Beta Phi. Bradley resides at 308 Florence Street Belpre and Kinneer at 86 Columbus Street Nelsonville.

Ohio University Sarah L. Bradley Alpha Delta Pi Florence St Belpre Mary Ann Kinneer Columbus St Nelsonville

Printed Pattern 4752 Misses' Maternity Top and Skirt

Sewing guide for beginner expected to mix match casual and galawear. Pattern 4752 covers Misses sizes 12 to 20 with a maternity top in size 16, a contrasting skirt, and printed directions. Include 35 cents for pattern, add 5 cents extra for first class mailing.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y Addree

Music Series Opens Sunday At OU Center

The University cultural department schedules three programs open to students and faculty. This Sunday features Music of the Classical Period with Leighton Conkling and Elmer White performing a Haydn trumpet concerto, backed by Mrs. Paul Weise, and notes future romance and contemporary era pieces by brass quintet, woodwind quartet, and Dixieland with narration.

Calendar items for Saturday in Athens with church and school events

Athens Presbyterian Dinner meeting at the church D A R 2 pm Hotel Berry Mrs Al Bechtel hostess Record Hop at Rome Canaan School 7 30 pm Sponsored by Senior class Athens Local Youth Temperance Council 7 pm Fellowship Hall Church of God 21 Hocking St Members may invite a guest

Rome-Canaan School Athens

Relea We Detehes Honored At Valentine Party

Miss Colleen Wooten daughter of Rev and Mrs Carl Wooten was guest of honor at a birthday party held at the Nazarene Parsonage recreation room Tuesday evening. The event used a red and white Valentine theme and 50 guests attended as Miss Wooten received a gift of luggage.

Colleen Wooten Carl Wooten Nazarene Parsonage

Pea cock motif embroider pattern 893 sale notice

Transfer of motifs for a bedroom embroidery design in vivid blues greens bronze with metallic threads. Pattern 893 measures 342x15 and 15x18 inches. Send thirty five cents to The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept P O Box 169 New York 11 N Y. Print PATTERN NUMBER NAME ADDRESS and ZONE clearly.

Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept P.O Old Cheese& Station New York N. Y

Hot Spiced Chocolate Eggnog and Cherry Top Cupcakes

A wintry kitchen guide offers hot spiced chocolate eggnog and cherry top cupcakes to revive hungry youngsters after harsh outdoor games. Chocolate milk is highlighted as quick energy and calcium, with recipes for hot eggnog and cherry filled cupcakes using common ingredients.

Karen Walls Celebrates Her 14th Birthday With Friends

A group of Karen Sue Walls’s school friends gathered at her parents’ home in Athens Rt. 4 to celebrate her 14th birthday on a Saturday evening. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments of cake, ice cream, and punch were served. The guest list included Linda Gwinn Carolyn Williams Wanda Mingus Sharon Efaw Martina Wines Shirley Buffington Barbara Wilkes Dene Gwinn Gene Gwinn Alan Goldsberry Sam Bennett Charles Douglas Cecil Gillette Jimmy Deardorff Bull Paige James Buffington.

Karen Sue Walls Oliver Walls Athens Rt. 4 Karen Sue Linda Gwinn Carolyn Williams Wanda Mingus Sharon Efaw Martina Wines Shirley Buffington Barbara Wilkes Dene Gwinn Gene Gwinn Alan

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