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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1958

Page

8

Easter Bazaar Plans Set by Pi Beta Phi Alumnae

The group outlined plans for the annual Easter bazaar to be held March 29 at the Pi Beta Phi sorority house. Mrs. Tom Evans was named chairman with assistance from Mrs. Joseph Trepp and Mrs. Gerald Stauffer. A dessert course followed the meeting hosted by Miss Con stance Leete at 52 University Terrace.

Pi Beta Phi Constance Leete University Terrace Tom Evans Joseph Trepp Gerald Stauffer John F. Cady R. H. White William Wolfe Merle Danford William Biggs H. G. Stalder

United Church Women Set Special Athens Meeting

The Athens Council of United Church Women will meet at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Thursday at 7 30 p m. Officers may be installed and a World Day of Prayer film strip shown. Visitors from multiple Athens churches attend and refreshments are to be served.

United Church Athens Council of United Church Women Mt. Zion Baptist Church Victor Whitehouse Charles Jump John Dowler P. L. Peterson Henry Leach Voice of Prayer Roger Rice First Presbyterian Church Fol Lowing Athens Seventh Day Adventist First Baptist Southern Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Christ, Scientist Church of God First Christian Episcopal Evangelical United Brethren Christ Lutheran Central Ave First Methodist Richland Ave Wesleyan Methodist Pilgrim Holiness First Presbyterian Salvation Army

Open Duplicate Bridge Gains in Popularity

Open Duplicate Bridge Club met on Monday evening above the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. eight and one half tables played. North and South high scorers were J. M. Byrd and Alfred Carpenter of Logan with 106 percent. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ramseth and Mrs. Minnie Tschappet of Logan and Fred Carpenter each at 101 percent. East and West high scorers were Mrs. Jane Brown of Logan and Mrs. Fred Carpenter at 110.44 percent. Col. and Mrs. Caleb Moberly had 99 percent. Third place tie with 93.14 percent went to Mrs. Carl Bowman, Miss Irene Devlin, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dilley. Other above-average scorers listed.

Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co North South J. M. Byrd Alfred Carpenter Logan Charles Ramseth Minnie Tschappet Fred Carpenter Jane Brown Col Caleb Moberly Carl Bowman Irene Devlin Frank Dilley

Mara thon debuts as Ohio U fraternity publication

The first edition of Mara thon, a four page monthly magazine for Ohio University fraternities, appeared Monday with 3000 copies distributed. Sponsored by the Inter Fraternity Council, editor Bob Greenwalt led a staff including Paul Efaw, Phil Saunders, Mike Anastas, and Dave Lasure.

Ohio University Inter Fraternity Council Bob Greenwalt Paul Efaw Athens Rt. 4 Phil Saunders Granville Ave Mike Anastas Dave Lasure IFC

Elks Move March of Dimes Dance to Jan 25

The Elks Club sponsored March of Dimes dance now set for Saturday January 25 at the Cline Building. Bob Holloway and his Orchestra from Logan will provide music from 9 30 p m to 12 30 a m. Admission is 10 cents per person and all proceeds go to the March of Dimes. The public is invited.

The Elks Club Cline Building Bob Holloway Logan

Combined SAR DAR NAAC event at OU Center highlights leadership traits

Charles A. Jones spoke at a joint Nabby Lee Ames DAR chapter SAR and Sons of the American Revolution meeting in Ohio University Alumni Lounge. He cited Washington and Lincoln as exemplars guided by fate, and DAR delegates were named for the Washington convention while state DAR delegates were announced for Cincinnati.

Abraham Lincoln George Washington Charles A. Jones Sons of the American Revolution Nabby Lee Ames Naz's Society Daughters of the American Revolution Dean E. J. Taylor, Jr Ohio State SAR Francis Fuller Washington United States Lincoln Ohio University Mary A. Stalder Nabby Washington, D. C Maude Lee Dorsey Rolland Jones Harold Vaughn Theodore Reed H. G. Stalder DAR Netherland- Hilton Hotel Cincinnati E. J. Taylor, Jr C. B. Nye C. O. Pickering Anna Pearl McVay W. H. Worthman C. A. Pride H. W. Vaughn V. G. Danford Virginia Moore Elmwood Place Brown Hebardville Ohio State Sar Messenger

Club Calendar Highlights Local Card Club Gatherings

OU Faculty Wives meet at Mrs. Molin home 140 Grosvenor St. 8 p m. PEO at 7 30 p m at Mrs. Cottingham 287 E State St. Miss Mary Blayne hostesses Ladies Aid Amesville all day at Mrs. Kasler’s. American Legion Aux 8 p m New Marshfield Legion Home. Canasta at Mrs. Llewellyn 7 30 p m. Birthday observance at Garden Club Mill St. Hi Lo Dem Club Long Run Rd 11 a m Brighter Breakfasts. Homemakers at Hebardsville Isabel Snider 10 30 a m Letha Kasler co host Bring table service.

PEO E. A. Cottingham E. State St Mary Blayney Hooper Ridge Maude Kasler Amesville New Marshfield Hi-Lo Ross Wright Long Run Rd R. R. Gilson Wright Homemakers Club Isabel Snider Hebardsville Letha Kasler

Unusual No Trump Sets Up Diamond Game in Bridge Finish

North uses an unusual no trump to invite the right game after two-suited bids. South holds strong diamonds and leaps to four, guiding North to game. East lacks defense, South discards on dummy’s long club, and the diamond contract secures the payoff.

North South East

Bid to Four Hearts After Double Redouble

South holds 4 5 3 2 and 6 9 3 2. With partner’s double redouble and a strong hand, pass now is suggested. The article questions whether to pass, trusting partner’s strength, or take a different action.

Group Hears Discussion of Food Habits

Mrs. Howard Slusher spoke to the Lydia Lash Evans Club on Food and Food Habits noting the search for food shaped civilization. Members shared favorite foods from home made bread to French cream pie and discussed the modern grocery store's value. President Mrs. Evan Edwards led the business meeting with hostess Mrs. O G Houck assisting.

Howard Slusher Lydia Lash Evans Club Evan Edwards 0. G. Houck

Shower And Belling To Honor Couple

An old fashioned belling and shower honoring Mr and Mrs Harold Gillogly former Dorothy Swisher will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs Fern Gillogly parents of Mr this Saturday evening at 7 30 p m Friends and relatives are invited to attend.

Harold Gillogly Dorothy Swisher Fern Gillogly Mr. Pipe Gilloglys

OU Faculty Wives Meet at Molin Home

Miscellaneous handwork and ceramics will be discussed at the OU Faculty Wives meeting tomorrow evening at the home of Mrs. S. Eric Molin 140 Grosvenor Street. The gathering starts at eight o clock. those needing a ride should call 27092.

Eric Molin Grosvenor St S. Eric Molin

Tournament Day for Athens Winter League Golfers

Sunday January 26 marks Tournament Day for 30 Athens golfers including Bill Polar, Ray Shepard, George Smith, Charley Mitchell, and Dr Biggs. Nine holes of medal play with trophies and golf balls as prizes. Weather calls for fair and warmer then colder with possible rain sleet or snow. A lighthearted note recalls Bob Hope to Bing Crosby about a sand trap.

Athens Winter League Billee

Art Contest Open to Ohio Valley Artists

The Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center invites Ohio River Valley artists to enter the Second Interior Valley Competition. The show opens May 15 in Cincinnati, runs through summer, and features oil painting sculpture and drawings. A distinguished jury will award prizes from 750 to 100 dollars. Entries from residents in the Ohio River Valley and adjacent areas are welcome. Entry forms may be requested from the Contemporary Arts Center Cincinnati G C. The Fleischmann Foundation sponsors the exhibition.

Cincinnati Contemporary Arts Center G. C Fleischmann Foundation

Vision topic highlighted by Dr Keffer at CCL Circle

Dr D L Keffer spoke to the Junior Circle of CCL at Mrs Herman Herrons home on 60 Columbia Ave about how poor vision affects school work and daily activity. He showed an American Optometric Association film and answered questions on children's eye care.

D. L. Keffer CCL Herman Herron Columbia Ave Keffer Goodloe Dadisman Optometric Associa

Beckleys Plan Magnolia Springs Home After Gulf Service Post

Mr and Mrs Ermel Beckley and their daughter spend winter with Mrs Beckleys parents Mr and Mrs C H Jewell in Magnolia Springs Alabama. Mr Beckley has taken over as proprietor of a Gulf Service Station in the city and plans to make a home there.

Ermel Beckley

Efaw Family Visits Relatives Without Housing Worries

The Efaw family visiting Athens consists of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Efaw Jr and their three children Peggy Lu Dick and Steve They plan to stay with relatives while Mr Efaw works on a highway project with Holderman Co They expect to move their trailer as needed during the visit and will return once job calls arrive from their employers at Holderman Co

Francis Efaw Peggy Lu Steve Efaw W. Union St Holderman Co Athens

Elect Officers for Athens Democratic Women's Club

Officers for the Athens Democratic Women's Club were elected last Thursday at Mrs. Paul Hagensick’s home. Grace Knoder was named chairman and Sondra Bergsagel vice-chairman and program lead. Secretary is Mrs. Hagensick and treasurer Jean Carr. membership panelists are Mrs. William Lavelle and Mrs. Leroy Shamel. Publicity and Newsletter chair is Mrs. Jacob Mirvess. council representative is Mrs. Tom Curry. Executive committee meets Jan 28 at Mrs. John D. Bergsagel’s home. The Feb 20 meeting will be at Mrs. Tom Curry’s home.

Athens Democratic Women’s Club Paul Hagensick W. State St Grace Knoder Dra Bergsagel Hagensick Jean Carr William Lavelle Leroy Shamel Jacob Mirvess Tom Curry John D. Bergsagel Grosvenor St

Monday Club Hosts Recent Baby Shower

The Monday Night Club met at Mrs. Clyde Beasley’s home and honored Mrs. Robert Hawley. New members Mrs. Gertrude Irwin and Mrs. Ernest McClain joined, with prizes won by Mrs. Pearl Chase Mrs. Harold Hawk Mrs. Scott Neutzling and Mrs. Shannon Ward.

Monday Night Club Clyde Beasley Robert Hawley Robert Hasley Gertrude Irwin Ernest McClain Pearl Chase Harold Hawk Scott Neutzling Shannon Ward

Delt Dames To Meet Thursday Change of Date Noted

The Delt Dames meet at 7 30 p m this Thursday at Mrs Thomas N Hoover 70 Elmwood Place instead of Wednesday. Co hosts are Mrs C L Dow and Mrs J R Sprague.

Thomas N. Hoover Elmwood Place C. L. Dow J. R. Sprague

Foreign Cooking Talk at Rome Canaan FFA Meeting

Miss Betty Newton presented a program on Foreign Cooking at the Rome Canaan Future Homemakers of America meeting at the Ohio Fuel Gas Co. Wednesday evening. Mothers and advisors attended as guests.

Betty Newton Rome-Canaan Future Homemakers of America Ohio Fuel Gas Co

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C. C. Heffelfinger J. B. Grogan William S. Roberts West Thomas S. Hoover J. Ernest Algeo H. N. Christman Kathleene Caughman Speidel Cornwell Athens Jewelers For Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York 11 N.Y Anne Adams Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York S. C OU Center American Legion Aux Legion Home Chauncey Garden Club East Pass Molin Cline Bob Hope Bing Crosby Saudi Arabia Cline Pharmacy Co Ohio Valley D. M. Downard Alabama Stauffer S. State Husbang Sig Dayter Usbanger Ghter Welton Grandme Grandt Pal 7A Childre Logan the University Book Store
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