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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1954

Page

6

Edith Smith Weds Merlyn Ross in Seneca Falls Ceremony

Edith LeMoyne Smith of Seneca Falls and Merlyn Ross of South Point wed in a double ring ceremony at First Methodist Church Seneca Falls. The bride, a June Ohio University graduate, wore a satin gown and carried a lavender orchid bouquet. The groom will pursue a master's at OU before U S Army duty. reception for families followed.

Edith Smith Seneca Falls, N. Y Merlyn Ross Edith LeMoyne Smith Fred Smith Seneca Falls N. Y Athens Paul A. Ross South Point J. Harviggle First Methodist Church Philip Peterson Frances Growchowsky Syracuse Walter Smith Niagara Falls Ross Pear St Ohio University Edwin Watts

Cincinnati Summer Opera announces final programs

Roberta Peters returns to Cincinnati for two appearances in the final week of the 33rd Opera at the Zoo season. Nadine Conner stars in La Traviata with Cesare Bardelli and others. Bizet's Carmen opens the week with Coppola conducting. The Barber of Seville Madame Butterfly and Aida fill the schedule with no performances Monday or Tuesday. Mail orders to the Cincinnati Summer Opera Association.

Roberta Peters Cincinnati the Zoo Miss Peters Francesco Valentino Landi Metropolitan Opera Roberta Salvatore Baccaloni Peggy Albrecht Carlo Moresco Zoo Nadine Conner Cesare Bardelli Ruth Thorsen George Tallone Edward Doe Wilfred Engleman Guy Gardner Anton Coppola Ce de Ballet Laiien Prideaux Lydia Arlova Bizet Carmen Corp de Balle Lucia Evangelista Mimi Rudolf Petrack Joan Francis Willam Wilderman

Grange Wins State Debate At Hilliards Competition

Grange representing Athens County led by MissLou Winner and James Clark of Rome Grange won the state Grange debate on Highway Safety held Saturday in Hilliards. Second place went to a Shelby County team and a Columbiana County team took third in the district finals. Miss Winner, OU graduate and Logan High School teacher, is daughter of Mr and Mrs J Louis Winner. James Clark, a junior at Ames Bern High School, is the son of Mr and Mrs J R Clark.

Even Lou James Clark Rome Grange Athens County Grange Hilliards Shelby County Columbiana County Perry County Knox County Winner Ohio University Logan High School J. Louis Stewart Clark Ames-Bern High School J. R. Clark Athens

Jane Barker Sings Soprano Lead in Serenade to Music

Miss Jane Barker a rising Athens High senior sang the soprano lead in Vaughn Williams Serenade to Music with Indiana University music clinic students Sunday. Dr George F Krueger of IU directed. Barker spends four weeks this summer at IU and works on a Showboat role for August weekends.

Jane Barker Athens High School Vaughn Iliams Music Clinic Indiana University George F. Krueger Willard P. Barkes State St

Club Calendar Highlights Activities and Meetings

Wednesday listings include Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge IOOF Hall 8 p.m. CMC Society at 63 Morris Ave 6 45 p.m. Pocahontas Council No 131 Red Men s Hall 8 p.m. Mothers Friendship Club 8 p.m. Youth dance at the tennis court 8 10 p.m. Paul Lewis and his combo. Entomologists estimate up to two million insect species.

Nannie Allom

Birth Announcement for Darrell Edward Jones at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Parents Mr and Mrs Paul Jones of 8 Brownell Ave Middleport announce the birth of a son Darrell Edward on July 14 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. A daughter Paula Jean is 17 months old. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Floyd Young San Diego Calif and Mr and Mrs W H Jones Shade. Great grandparents include Mr and Mrs W C Young Athens and Mrs Alma Henderson and Mrs Mina Mills Athens.

Paul Jones Brownell Ave Middleport Darrell Edward Sheltering Arms Hospital Paula Jean Floyd Young San Diego Calif W. H. Jones Shade W. C. Young Athens Alma Henderson Mina Mills

Supple Daytime Dresses Define Fall 1954 Styles

Autumn fashion favors easy lines and soft fabrics with released skirts. Key silhouettes are the bloused look and molded corselet lines, with trumpet skirts and princess coats, often pairing with long sleeves and draped tops. Crepe dresses, soft tweeds, and wool jersey contribute to a fluid daytime sunrise of feminine curves.

NEW York NEA Samuel Winston Nettie Rosenstein

Albany Baptist Women Meet for Missionary Study

The Albany Baptist Women's Missionary Band met Friday at Mrs. Fern Hooper's home. Vice-president Mrs. Edith Chase led. devotions by Mrs. Grace Worhes focused on a missionary study. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Margaret Fridenmaker.

Albany Baptist Women’s Missionary Band Fern Hooper Edith Chase Grace Worhes Margaret Fridenmaker Mary Pearman Anita Young Betty Maxwell Irene Barrows Ella Hacker Leola Cordray Delia Brown Rolland Globig

Birthday celebration for Kenneth A. Chickey turns four

Kenneth A. Chickey son of Mr and Mrs Alex Chickey of Athens Route 5 celebrated his fourth birthday Sunday. Guests included Mrs Gerald Maynard of Chillicothe Mr and Mrs E L Caudill of Kingston Mr and Mrs Alex Bainey Richard Pamela Charlotte Bainey Ruth Oxley and Stanley Chickey all of Athens.

Kenneth A. Chickey Alex Chickey Athens Gerald Maynard Chillicothe E. L. Caudill Kingston Alex Bainey Richard Pamela Charlotte Bainey Ruth Oxley Stanley Chickey

Lessons in Bridge Playing by Jacoby

West misread a simple discard in a three no trump hand and gave away the contract. South exploited Wests error by a club lead that dropped the king, allowing declarer to run the suit and make the contract. The column cautions against oversimplified discards and urges considering the full suit structure.

Bridge Jacoby Oswald Jacoby West East South Declarer

Who's Coming And Going

John Mitchell Charles Orr and John R. Smith from Athens and Rog er Wood from Nelsonville returned Saturday night from ROTC training at Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul NL. Miss Mary Joyce OU PE instructor attends Connecticut College School of the Dance in New London studying with Martha Graham Jose Linmon and Doris Humphrey. Mr and Mrs Vern Hunsicker and daughters Karen and Sandra return from a two week Florida vacation visiting Clearwater Beach Webbe City St Petersburg and Weekiwachee Springs. Mr and Mrs Glen Swisher and children Cathy and Chris go home to Mt Carmel Ill after weekend with Athens area relatives. Emmett Whan Ravenna visiting parents in Athens Route 4 with brothers Paul Herman and niece Mrs Arthur Conant.

John Mitchell Charles Orr John R. Smith Athens Roger Wood Nelsonville Rantoul Chanute Air Force Base Mary Joyce Connecticut College School of the Dance New London Conn Martha Graham Jose Linmon Doris Humphrey Vern Hunsicker Karen Sandra Florida Clearwater Beach Webbe City St. Petersburg Weekiwachee Springs Glen Swisher Cathy Chris Mt. Carmel Ill E. W. Swisher Guysville Everett Bingman Emmett Whan Ravenna William Whan Paul Herman Arthur Conant

Showy Sunflower Centerpiece Crochet Pattern Ad

Crochet pattern No 2295 offers sunflower centerpiece instructions and materials. Include 25 cents, name, address, pattern number to Anne Cabot at Athens Messenger New York office. 1954 Needle Work Album features 56 pages of designs and eight gift patterns with room illustrations.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York

Shower for Mr and Mrs Harry L Frost Held at Hoopers

A miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs Harry L Frost and Oleta Ratcliff will be hosted Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs O D Hooper. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Harry L. Frost Oleta Ratcliff O. D. Hooper

Dress pattern for fuller figure shirtwaister in multiple sizes

Pattern No. 140 offers a faultless dress option a shirtwaister designed for fuller figures in sizes 36 through 52. Size 38 requires 4 7/8 yards of 39 inch fabric. Send 30 cents, your name and address, size, and pattern number to Sue Burnett at Ath en s Messenger New York. Also available Basic FASHION fall and winter 1954 for 25 cents.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N. Y Basic Fashion

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