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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1958

Page

9

Civil War Era Reflections At Social Literary Club

Mrs. Fred Picard at Ohio University center describes the Civil War era's truths and violence, Lincoln's address, Fort Sumter, Sherman’s march, emancipation, and Reconstruction. She likens soldiers to G I Joe and notes Union forbearance and generous terms for the defeated.

Fred Picard Ohio University Center Maxwell Pullen Europe South Jefferson Davis Lincoln Ft. Sumter Sherman Atlanta

Union WSCS Meets At Beaty Home

Ten members attended the Union WSCS gathering at Mrs. Carol Beaty’s home. Mrs. Nila Brown led devotions and Mrs. Nancy Pierce directed the program. Plans to raise church funds were discussed. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Lena Barker’s home.

Union WSCS Carol Beaty Nila Brown Nancy Pierce Lillian Jones Lena Barker

Alumnae To Hear Talk On Hungary

Kappa Phi Alumnae plan a meeting January 20 at 7 30 p m at 28 Ohio Ave home of Miss Carolyn Clutter. Rev Lawrence Woodruff of Alexander Presbyterian Church will present slides and discuss Hungarian refugees in Austria from a two month World Council of Churches Mission trip. Newcomers who have been Kappa Phi members are invited.

Kappa Phi Carolyn Clutter Ohio Ave Lawrence Woodruff Alexander Presbyterian Church Austria World Council of Churches Mission

Higley Study Circle Meeting Moves to East State Street

Calendar notes a change of venue for the Higley Study Circle due to illness. The group meets Wednesday 2:30 p.m. at 249 East State Street, hosted by Mrs. F. C. Schilling with program chair Mrs. J. R. Gentry and Dean W. plus S. Gamertsfelder discussing Japanese customs.

Highley F. C. Schilling E. State St J. R. Gentry Dean W S. Gamertsfelder Higley

Friendly Hour Group Names 1957 Sisters at December Meeting

The Friendly Hour Neighbors Club selected secret sisters for 1957 at its December gathering at Mrs. Maxine Radcliffe’s home. Mrs. Hazel Neutzling and Mrs. Fern Whitlatch led games and contests, with Mrs. Harold Radford winning the hostess prize. refreshments followed for twenty members and three guests.

Friendly Hour Neighbors Club Maxine Radcliffe Hazel Neutzling Fern Whitlatch Harold Radford Roy Radford Judy Radford

Brighter Breakfasts topic for Jan 16 training

Florence McBride announces a leadership training at Athens Grange Hall starting 10 a.m. Irene Netz of Ohio State University will present and lead a discussion on Brighter Breakfasts. County home demonstration leaders are invited to attend.

Florence McBride Athens Grange Hall Irene Netz Ohio State University

Mechanicsburg PTA Hosts Family Fun Night at School

The Mechanicsburg PTA held a Family Fun Night led by Miss Charlotte LaTourette of Ohio University. Parents and children joined age-group activities while PTA officials announced the sponsorship of Scout Troop 53 with Wilbur Mender presenting the charter to Jack Thornton.

Mechanicsburg Pta Mechanicsburg Charlotte LaTourette Ohio University PTA Miss LaTourette Terry Thompson Mary Russell Jackie Shane Midge Clark George Garland Nick Urban Tom Graf Carl House Wilbur

Birth of Daughter Mary Sue Foster in Sheltering Arms

Mr and Mrs William Foster announce the birth of daughter Mary Sue on December 22 at Sheltering Arms. They also note older sister Rose Anne is 10. Grandmother is Mrs Pearl Miller of The Plains. The baby shares a birth date with maternal aunt Mrs H B Noble and cousin Mrs Dorothy Conkey.

Mary Sue Foster William Foster the Plains Mary Sue Rose Anne Pearl Miller H. B. Noble Charles St Dorothy Conkey Spring St

Timothy Joe Moore Birth in Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Moore of Cheshire Ohio announce the birth of son Timothy Joe on January 4 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mrs. Georgia Moore of Athens and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Ashley of Middleport. The couple formerly lived in Shade.

Joe Moore Cheshire, O Timothy Joe Sheltering Arms Hospital Georgia Moore Athens Claude Ashley Middleport Shade

Fishing Trip for Mr and Mrs Roy Cline in Florida

Mr and Mrs Roy Cline and Margaret Frost left Saturday for Florida to fish near Marathon Key and north of West Palm Beach. Cline has fished Florida coasts and the Gulf for 14 years and spends vacations in Florida between nightclub gigs. He also fishes and gathers clams oysters and shrimp along the east coast.

Roy Cline Margaret Frost Florida Marathon Key West Palm Beach Mr. Cline Gulf Brownsville Tex

Lessons in Bridge North 165 1A

A bridge hand analysis recounts West overcalling with hearts after South opens spades. West reaches four hearts, North amps to four spades, West doubles and opens diamonds then South makes all tricks with precise ruffing and discards. East criticizes West, who would likely double again with 21 points.

West South North East

Daughters of Union Veterans Install New Officers Thursday

Members will install officers for the new year at a 2 p.m. meeting at 95 Maplewood Drive hosted by Mrs. A. H. James.

Daughters of Union Veterans A. H. James Maplewood Dr

Bridge puzzle asks South to respond after spade bid

West passes after a double redbl. South holds AK876 965 32 and J8543. You should bid one spade. Bidding continues with West pass North three spades East four diamonds. What should South do next tomorrow.

West North East South

Dramatize Your Hi Fi Set With Diamond Design Scarf

Crochet pattern No. 30 cotton offers directions for 15x42 15x34 and 13x30 scarves and 15 13 11 inch doilies. Send thirty five cents plus five cents per pattern for first class mail to The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept. Include PATTERN NUMBER NAME ADDRESS and ZONE. Bonus Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book prints two complete patterns.

Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y Laura Wheeler Anne Adams The Messenger Pattern Dept West 17Th St

Carrie Hall Club to Hold All Day Meeting in Albany Grange

Mrs Harold Radford to lead the program as the Carrie Hall Club of the Albany Grange gathers at Mrs Sam Scotts home for an all day meeting Thursday.

Harold Radford Carrie Hall Albany Grange Sam Scott

DAR SAR Combine Meeting Guest Speaker Jones Talks Lincoln

Charles A. Jones national secretary general of the Sons of the American Revolution will address the combined DAR and SAR meeting Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Alumni Lounge Ohio University Center. Jones, once private secretary to Gov Frank Willis, will discuss Men Who Made And Preserved A Nation.

Charles A. Jones Sons of the American Revolution DAR SAR Ohio University Center Jones Abraham Lincoln Frank Willis Willis Washington, C

Canasta Club Holds Last Meeting At Langel Home

The Plains canasta club met at Mrs. Roy Langel’s home with attendees including Mrs. Alva Koon Mrs. Dwight Grace Mrs. Elmo Scott Mrs. Richard Michael and Mrs. Robert Hawk. Mrs. Scott won the door prize and officers will be elected at the next gathering January 28 at Mrs. Grace’s home. The meeting will also observe Mrs. Hawk’s birthday.

The Plains Canasta Club Roy Langel Alva Koon Dwight Grace Elmo Scott Richard Michael Robert Hawk Scott

Argyle Sock Party Set For Saturday

Alpha Gamma Delta sorority hosts its annual argyle sock sale for charity at the sorority house 14 University Terrace from 2 to 5 p m. Proceeds support the Cerebral Palsy Fund. Entertainment by the Sigma Nu Quintet. Donations at the door.

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority University Terrace Sigma Nu

Printed Pattern A skirt for fuller figures

A printed pattern offers a flattering variation of an 8-gore skirt. Designed for larger figures, it is simple to sew with a tab detail optional. Suitable for fabrics like faille linen and wool.

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Union Wscs Beaty Home Chantilly Buttercup Camellia Fairfax Greenbrier King Edward Lyric Strasbourg Fairfax Cornwell Athens Jewelers For Hungary Putnam School East Side Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge the Plains Methodist Church Mary Horn ITV Jack Schrappe Nelsonville ARC Monte-Sano Pruzan Harvey Berin Claire McCardell Allan Goldsberry Jim Holland Don Nichols John Ro‘mine Anna Mae James Catherine Smith Mabel Hixenbaugh Timothy Joe Moore By Oswald Jacoby la Pass DAV By Gouna Wheeler Dar, Sar Canasta Club Langel American Association of University Women Copeland Hall John Huffman Progressive Literary Club Second St Women's A. Shoe Store South Court Street Grendron Valentine As Heart Seals Valentine Ogan
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