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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1955

Page

7

Women and Poetry Topic of Social Literary Club Meeting

Mrs. R. L. Morton hosted the Social Literary Club January 17 at the Cottage Tea House. Mrs. Victor Whitehouse presented a paper on Women and Poetry, citing Sappho Christina de Pisan Santa Teresa and others, noting fame widely varied among poets and highlighting Emily Dickinson and Edna St Vincent Millay among discussed figures. Business notes included Christmas philanthropy preparations.

R. L. Morton Social Literary Club Cottage Tea House Victor Whitehouse Sappho Greece Homer Christine de Pisan Italy Santa Theresa Spain England Christina Rosetti India Sarojini Nardu America Emily Dickenson Duri Whitehouse Edna St. Vincent Millay

Easy to Sew Dress and Jacket Patterns for Women

Pattern No 8023 offers sizes 36 to 52 with a 38 bust option and requires 2½ yards of 54 inch fabric. Pattern No a" provides sizes 36 to 52 with a 38 size, short sleeves, and uses 3¾ yards of 45 inch fabric with a ¾ yard contrast. Send 5 cents each to Sue Burnett at The Athens Messenger for pattern numbers and sizes. The latest Basic FASHION issue, fall and winter color guide, is available for 25 cents.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger We Americas New York

Barker speaks on school legislation at East Side PTA

W P Barker superintendent of city schools warns of pressure on education as Ohio legislative survey committee reports for state Board of Education reform. Committee proposes nine district elected board members and building funding with $600 per classroom unit, plus county superintendents as intermediaries. He urges parent awareness and dialogue with legislators. PTA plans February program and school improvements.

W. P. Barker East Side Barker State School Foundation Ohio School Survey Committee State Board of Education Ohio

Tartar Sauce and Fried Oysters Taste Good with Chili

Tartar sauce serves as the traditional accompaniment to fried oysters though the dish also pairs well with chili sauce. This note highlights versatile condiments for seafood.

Crochet chair cover pattern with ready-made motto

A crochet pattern advertises a sparkling chair cover with a motto, detailing easy instructions, materials, stitch diagrams, and filet charts. Pattern No. 2444 requires sending 25 cents in coins plus name and address to Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger, New York, for crochet directions and pattern. The 1955 Needlework Album is also promoted, priced 25 cents, with 56 pages of designs and 3 gift patterns.

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

OU Faculty Art Show Reflects Variety of Interest

An OU exhibit features multiple media from faculty including L C Mitchell Isabelle Work Edna Way and others. Works include landscapes abstract pieces ceramics mosaics and photography highlighting versatility and skill across departments.

L. C. Mitchell Green Isabelle White Houses Cassein Edna Way

March of Dimes Dance and Club Notices Highlight Local Events

Local calendar lists a March of Dimes dance at Stew art High School with music by Jack Sickles and Green Valley Boys from 9 to 12. Athens Auxiliary and United Spanish War Veterans host events at the courthouse and others, with PTA meetings, Rainbow Girls installation, Sigma Phi Gamma gathering, and a Garden Club event. An art exhibit features works by Mutchler and peers, with photography by Truxell, Kite, and Allen. jewelry by Hazel Willie. and a public show running through January.

Stewart High School Jack Sickles Green Valley Boys Dwight Mutehier Wis Egypt Mutchler David Howteller Hostetler William Olpp Pecow George Boutilier Moet Samuel Charlies Smith Pine Place Mary Leonard Don Roberts Picasso Max Ernat Hetty Truxell Clarence Kite Walter Allen Mis Hazel Willie Misa Willis

Lodi Grange Plans Pie Social

Master Wayne Wingett presided at the Lodi Grange meeting on January 1. The program covered fire protection and safety. Phyliss McIntorf will report on her Sweden trip at the next open meeting February 1. A pie social is planned with all proceeds to go to the March of Dimes.

Wayne Wingett Lodi Phyliss McIntorf Sweden March of Dimes

Lessons in Bridge Playing

East should pass four hearts in a national tournament hand. The article analyzes why a pass yields the best score for East West when North South guarded, detailing how the doubled line could help the opposing side or fail to gain. The explanation follows the play by East choosing to forgo the double and describes the resulting endgame with club, spade, and trump losses.

East South East-West West Declarer

Newcomers Club Hears Speaker on Art Phases

Don Hoberts an Ohio University design instructor spoke on art phases at the Newcomers Club of Faculty Wives meeting in the University Center. Miss Dorothy Brumbaugh presented the treasurer's report.

Don Hoberts Ohio University University Center Dorothy Brumbaugh

FHA Students Present Style Show At PTA Meeting

At Plaine PTA meeting FHA girls staged a style show directed by Mine Rory Cone with assistants Mice Joan Hall and Mie Joann Rath Murdock. Senior home economics students from Ohio University modeled seeping garments sportswear and afternoon dresses. A bracelet ceremony honored Diana Sue Metcalf and Aan Lee as the highest FHA honorees in Athens County.

FHA Mine Rory Cone Mice Joan Hall Mie Joann Rath Murdock Ohio University Diana Sue Metcalf To Aan Lee

Who's Coming And Going

Mr and Mrs Rayne and daughter Rita Rae Longbottom plan a ten day trip to Port Lauderdale and other points. In Miami they stay with Mr and Mrs Welch Gail Robinette a former Athena County resident. Mr and Mrs William Day and four Columbus children visit over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Norman Engh Morris Ave host. Mr and Mrs W Forrow Chien Columbus are weekend guests of Mr and Mrs HKotert Kesex.

Rayne Rita Rae Longbottom Carheugh Chase Port Lauderdale Pia Miami Welch Gail Robinette Athena County Carbaugh William Day Columbus Mr. Day Norman Engh Morris Ave Wforrow Chien Hkotert Kesex Alterna

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