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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1958

Page

6

Delta Kappa Gamma Luncheon Echoes United Nations Theme

Delta Kappa Gamma members from ten chapters held a luncheon at the Ohio University Center with a United Nations motif. Ohio University President John C. Baker spoke on his UN experiences while Mrs. Baker discussed global women’s work and cross cultural perceptions.

Ohio University Center Delta Kappa Gamma United Nations Ohio University John C. Baker U. S Baker America Iris Fierce Athens Georgia Jeffers Rs Maccombs

World Day of Prayer Observed At Athens Friday

Athens First Presbyterian Church hosts World Day of Prayer at 1 30 pm with local women joining a 24 hour global vigil for missions. Theme The Bread of Life written by Australian women, with plans highlighting Mexico Morocco and U S neighbors. Local sponsors are United Church Women Athens with four leaders guiding the service.

Athens First Presbyterian Church Australia Ohio Mexico U. S Morocco United States United Church Women of the National Council of Churches World Council of Churches United Church Women of Athens Dwight Mutchler John G. Koontz Joe B. Maffett Phil Porter Fred Picard P. L. Peterson P. J. Woodworth Earl Cooper R. W. Ives Walton Davies John Stewart Ira L. Shanafelt Burt Held Richard Life

Dinner Guests At Home Of Free Methodist Church

Mrs. Neda Taylor of Athens and Mrs. Mary Terry of New Marshfield visited Sunday dinner at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. John Grimes of the Free Methodist Church.

Neda Taylor Athens Mary Terry New Marshfield John Grimes Free Methodist Church

DAR Group Hears Talk on James Monroe

Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at Hotel Berry to learn about James Monroe. Mrs. John Patchen reviewed Monroe's life from his birth through presidency to death, highlighting his patriotism and duty. Devotions, pledge, a brief talk on Defense, and committee appointments followed with several hostesses assisting.

James Monroe Nabby Lee Ames The Daughters of the American Revolution Hotel Berry United States John Patchen Francis Fuller Patchen Monroe Delle Finsterwald H. E. Cromley Harry Lackey Mildred Chatter

Junior Music Club Hosts Violin and Piano Recital

Athens Junior Music Club presented a varied program at First Presbyterian Church with performers on piano and violin. Participants included Susan Bailey Ann Bannon Sam Hannah Linda Whitman Jack Patchen Nancy Gaston Rob bie Blackmore and others. Program chairmen were Mrs A S Bowling and Mrs Maurel Hawkins with hostesses listed. Next meeting is March 23 at 2 pm in the Presbyterian Church.

Athens First Presbyterian Church Susan Bailey Ann Bannon Sam Hannah Linda Whitman Jack Patchen Nancy Gaston Susan Workman Kenny Kerr Sandra Linda Buck Douglas Grasso Martha Mahaffey Robbie Blackmore Dickie Whitmore Jay Bratton Susanne Drach A. S. Bowling Maurel Hawkins Bailey Bratton Robinson Linscott Presbyterian Church

Arrivals and a Simple Chapel Wedding Reported

Arrivals announce the birth of a daughter Ronda Joan to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Gene Wyckoff of Bayside Virginia at Portsmouth Naval Hospital February 5. Donna Mae Dew and Glen Dale Schoonover wed February eight at Spencer Ridge Church of Christ near Gloucester.

Ronald Gene Wyckoff Bayside, Va Ronda Joan Portsmouth, Va. Naval Hospital Spencer Ridge Christ Glouster Donna Mae Dew Cecil Dew Glen Dale Schoonover Harry Schoonover Chauncey the Plains Mr. Schoonover Willard Dutcher of Logan Virginia Kentucky Tennessee N. Carolina Indiana Corning High School Chicago Standard Transformer Co Zanesville the Plains High School Broughton Farm Dairy, Inc

Film to Be Presented Tonight at Ohio University

The Ohio Student Education Association shows a public information film titled A Desk for Billie on February 18 at 7 p.m. in Ohio University's Chemistry Auditorium. The NEA furnished film tells the true story of Billie Davis, a successful author and lecturer, and her fight to gain education in American public schools.

Ohio Student Education Association Billie Ohio University Chemistry National Education Association Billie Davis

Cub Scouts Win Blue Ribbon for Window Display in Chauncey

Chauncey Cub Scout Troop wins blue ribbon for first prize window display in a competition among local Boy Scout clubs. Glouster Troop also takes top prize as part of the safety good turn program promoting youth involvement to reduce accidents. Scouts eye the Blue and Gold Scouting banquet on February 27 at 6 p.m. in the Church of Christ Parish House Chauncey.

Chauncey Boy Scouts Church of Christ

Lessons in Bridge

North and South vulnerable with a complex diamond and trump sequence. The article recounts Joe’s misplay and explains an end play trick to salvage a possible win, then poses a bridge puzzle about whether to bid three spades after partner’s three diamonds. The discussion contrasts wrong plays with optimal end-play strategy and asks for the reader’s continuation.

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CCL Group Tours E M Poston Plant Tour

Twenty five members and guests of the Youth Activities Circle of CCL toured the Colum bus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. E. M. Poston Plant in Hamley Run. Ray Foughty introduced control operators Everett Carroll David Poling and Max Adkins who explained the generating station operation. After the tour the group dined at the Sportsman Grill with SOE hosts including Robert Byers Charles White John Born Walter Hamilton and Mr. Poling. Mrs James Boden expressed appreciation for the visit.

Youth Activities Circle CCL Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co E. M. Poston Hamley Run Ray Foughty Everett Carroll David Poling Max Adkins Electric Company Sportsman Grill C&soe Robert Byers Charles E. White Columbus John Born Walter Hamilton Poston Poling James Boden P. J. Woodworth C. H. Dorman Vincent Jukes H. C. Musser

Date Of Rummage Sale At Gandee's Music House

The Alexander Presbyterian Women's Association will hold a bake sale at Gandee's Music House on April 5 changing the date from April 15. Planning occurred last week at the church and sixteen members along with three guests attended the meeting.

Gandee’s Music House Alexander Presbyterian Women’s Association

Good Manners Urge Subtle Mantle of Courtesy

A guide on tact warns that jokes about personal flaws such as gray hair weight or forgetfulness should be avoided. It emphasizes thinking before speaking and refraining from comments when unsure to maintain courtesy.

Cupid Cuts Caper At School Party

West Side Elementary hosted a Valentine celebration for first graders last Friday with pop-up cards and three dimensional figures. Principal Mabelle Durst and teachers Miss Betty Jones and Miss Nancy Burns prepared large red hearts with pockets to hold valentines, each labeled for a pupil. After the exchange, heart shaped cakes and ice cream were served under room mother Mrs Ruth McFadden observing.

Cupid West Side Mabelle Durst Betty Jones Nancy Burns Ruth McFadden

Community Group Meetings and Activities Calendar

Calendar notes several meetings in the area including Loyalty Circle of New Marshfield Methodist Church at 7 30 p m at the Clark home with an auction bring items for the sale East Side PTA music and art exhibit OU foreign student program WCTU Francis Willard Tea at First Christian Church New Marshfield Church of Christ Willing Workers 1 p m Cancer dressing auxiliary Higley Study Circle luncheon OU Center call for details Roll call on year events Athens Branch AAUW Book Review 7 30 p m Pendry on Letter From Peking at a yet to be announced place Plains Methodist WSCS meeting at McCoy home all day event with potluck dinner to sew carpet rags in the afternoon.

New Marshfield Methodist Church Francis Clark Hill St East Side PTA WCTU Francis Willard First Christian Church Higley Study Circle OU Center Raymond Lee Athens Aauw Book Review Group Plains Methodist Church WSCS Arthur McCoy

Alpha Xi Delta to Hold House Corp Meeting March 3

Pi chapter will meet March 3 at 7 p.m. for the annual House Corporation gathering at the Chapter House located at 16 South College Street.

Pi Chapter Alpha Xi Delta House Corp S. College St

Students to Speak at East Side PTA Meeting

Two Ohio University students will address the East Side Elementary PTA tomorrow. Greta Young from Panama and Phyllis Hunter from Mexico will discuss differences in their school systems and the United States. The program starts at 2 30 p.m. pupil art will be shown.

Ohio University East Side Greta Young Panama Phyllis Hunter Mexico United States

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Gay Sharp Camilla Weisenbach Edna Felt Sharp Weisenbach Miss Felt Maude Stauffer Treva Black Nellie Wooley Mabelle Messenger Don Moore Athens Chapter Alpha Lambda Birdie Adda Maccombs Speidel Cornwell's Athens Jewelers DAR Group Junior Music Club Spencer Ridge Church Russell H. Lowry N. McKinley Ave F. M. Wyckoff Joan Wyckoff Cub By Oswald Jacoby NORTH Joe Prompty West East Hobson CCL Group Valentine Loren Hoodler Theresa Hunsicker Carol Cunningham West Side Elementary School W.la I.T.U William Burns W. Union St Science Ogan
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