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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1956

Page

6

Walter Piston Quartet Shines At Athens Concert

Walter Piston Quartet delivered the standout performance in a program with Mozart and Beethoven. The Athens Chamber of Music Society praised his crafted ensemble writing and the absence of extraneous spectacle, noting the musicians handled four solo lines with individual tonal control. Ballots elected Karl Ahrendt, Paul Fontaine, and others to the 1956 57 board, with the final Society concert set for May 27.

Paul Fontaine Henry Hadow Oxford Athens Chamber of Music Society Sir Henry Walter Piston Harvard Jon Piston Mr. Piston Dale Election 14 Karl Ahrendt Sherwood Hall Edward Hodnett George LeBoutillier Evansline Merritt Carl Nessly

Beta Sigma Phi Hears Speaker in February Meeting

Beta Sigma Phi Alpha Chapter members met February 21 at Mrs. George Davis home. Guests included Mrs. Arthur Koker and Miss Wendy McKibben. Mrs. John Risch of Athens County Cancer Society showed two educational films and distributed materials while Mrs. Harmon led dressing preparation for cancer victims. A salad course followed and attendees were urged to dress as a favorite recording for the Song in Your Heart party at 8:00 p.m. on February.

Zeta ‘Alpha Beta Sigma Phi George Davis Arthur Koker Wendy McKibben John Risch Athens County Cf Society Alexander William Harmon The Cancer Society

Dance recital and lecture by Savitri Devi at OU Athens

Savitri Devi, an authority on Indian ancestry, will present an India art demonstration Tuesday at 7:20 pm in the ballroom of the Ohio University Center. Public invited. She will also speak before a class of dance theatre and the School of Music during her Athens visit this week.

Savitri Devi Ances of India Ohio University Center School of Music Athens

Mental Health Training Course Set for Wednesday

The Junior Women's Club dropped plans to present to the Athen Mental Health Association executive board for a public meeting on Feb 29 at 7 p.m. in the OU Health Center Auditorium. Catherine Semons, psychologist at Athens State Hospital, will speak on the association educational program. Committees formed include membership, publicity, and mailing. volunteers may contact Mrs. Roger Rice Jr or Mrs. Warren Reininga. The public is invited to Wednesday evening's meeting.

Athen Mental Health Association At & P.m OU Health Center Catherine Semons Athens State Hospital Assocon Cussion Athens Roger’ Rice, Jr The Mental Health Association Warren Reininga

Authority On Indians To Speak To Women's Group

Mr Simmons, an expert on Indian life, will speak to a women's group at the home of Mrs D M Downard Tuesday. He has visited many reservations since 1925 and tends the Pawnee Pow Wow in Pawnee Oklahoma. He will wear an Indian dancing costume and perform with participating tribes during four evenings of dancing. A free will offering will be collected for an Indian committee supporting the Pawnee Powwow to preserve Indian traditions. All members are invited to attend at 5 p.m.

Simmons Pawnee P. m

Munns Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary in Athens

Mr and Mrs M M Mun n marked their sixtieth anniversary at 115 North Congress Street Athens with family from Cleveland and Cincinnati visiting. A dinner featured a bell decorated cake with lilies of the valley and white bell toppers. Neighbors cards gifts and flowers complemented the celebration as Mr Munn turned 83.

M. M. Munn Congress St Athens Florence Sylvia Munn Cleveland Anthony Wondrach Florence Sylvia Metta May Cincinnati

Coming and Going at Current Events Club Meeting

Attendees include Marvyth Bonham Columbus and Clara DeLand honoring Helen Manser at the OU Dr D B Green event. D B Green shared color slides of Europe and the University’s size, with 60 000 students. Mrs Lewin Ondis presided. refreshments by W H Battrell.

Marvyth Bonham Columbus Et Duncan Atten the Sun Miss Blayney Clara DeLand Helen Manser OU Center Europe D. B. Green Current Events Club TE. Gibson France Germany Sng Uni Lewin Ondis

Needlepaintings of Lasting Beauty Patterns No. 2796 and S108

Advertises two needlepoint patterns 2796 and S108 with sizes 10 by 12 inches and 12 by 16 inches, requires 25 cents per pattern, requests name and address to Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger, plus availability of a 1956 Needlework Album with crochet embroidery and knit designs for 25 cents.

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

Waterloo High School Skating Party and Local Club Events

Calendar lists a Waterloo High School skating party from 7 to 10 p.m. at Athens Rollercade, Beta Sigma Phi meeting at 8 p.m. in the Home Economics Room, Shade Modern Woodmen at 4 p.m. at Grange Hall with cookie and sandwich sales, Young Matrons Group at 196 E State St with Mrs Downard, Canaan Grange at 8 p.m. featuring an apple coffee cake baking contest, and Presbyterian Woman's Association notices.

Athens Beta ‘Sigma Phi High Shade Modern Woodmen Grange Hall First Chistian Church

Albany WSCS Announces New Officers

Albany WSCS adopts new officers and lists circle leaders with addresses and meeting times. The group plans a March 2 reception for new members, reports missionary work, and outlines a county dress project led by Edith Berry and county home demonstration agents.

Albany WSCS

Lessons in Bridge by Oswald Jacudy

The death of Ely Culbertson two months ago recalls many clashes at the card table. The hand shown tests defensive play as Culbertson opens a diamond from West, East wins the ace, and a club through declarer yields the ace and ten of clubs to defeat the contract after a long struggle.

Oswald Jacudy Ely Ms East Declarer Culbertson

Culbertson’s defense stars in a bridge trick filled clash

In a chaotic bridge hand from Albany PTA events Culbertson defends against Culbertson’s opponents. East’s signal lingers on diamonds while South’s heart lead prompts a sharp play. Culbertson’s timely low card sequence and spade discard secure the trick and shape the rest of the deal.

East South Ooo Culbertson Troy Grange Coe Albany

Mrs Earl Radcliffe Hosts Friendly Hour Club

The Friendly Hour Club met with 17 members and two guests. Officers were elected and plans were made for an all day meeting on March 7 with Mrs Darrel Gorby. A comfort will be prepared for a needy family and members will bring sack lunches. The regular March meeting will be with Mrs Willard Wallace.

Friendly Hour Club Earl Radcliffe Darrel Gorby Willard Wallac

Sweetheat Formal at Armory Draws 200 Attendees

About 200 people attended the CMC Sweetheat Formal held at the Armory for eighth graders from Samir High School. Timmy Vartan's band performed. Guests included Mrs. Louis Liriose Lida ain, Carol Bloser, Nancy Lee, and their parents. Decorations were red and white with rings as favors. Chaperones listed include Mr. and Mrs. Gomer Jones and others. Co chairs were Miss Marjorie Ridenour and Miss Deanna Ullmark. CLUB MEETS TONIGHT: Athens Women's Music Club to meet at Mrs. Z. H. Van PL home.

CMC Armory Timmy Vartan Samir Paul Louis Rorise Lida ‘Ain Carol Bloser Nancy Nancy Lee Gomer Jones C. E. Ridenour K.P. Jones Arch Wilson John Alden Alden Marjorie Ridenour Deanna Ullmark

Bridge bidding puzzle with vulnerable hands and conflicting instructions

The prompt presents a chaotic bridge bidding scenario with North East South West moves and cryptic phrases. It asks what bid to choose when both sides are vulnerable, given a sequence beginning with heart and clubs, and requests showing the higher salt first and minimal bids until game. The wording resembles a puzzle about best contract under confusion.

North East South West Poday Tae Tome

Clinical Proof Olive Tablets Laxative Claim in Study

A medical center tested several laxatives on 361 patients with acute and chronic constipation. The report claims olive tablets were 58 percent more effective than other products and produced pleasant effects without causing significant weakness or adverse reactions.

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