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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1956

Page

9

The Traitor premiere in Athens a tense dramatic debut

A crowded Athens premiere of Herman Wouk's The Traitor sparks excitement and fear as characters debate ideals. Ray Gerrell as Professor Allen Carr delivers a gripping, calculating performance while Marylon Sittler as Jo Bailey stands out for poise and clear line delivery.

Athens Herman Wouk Wouk Ray Gerrell Allen Carr Maning Carr Gallagher Secret Service Marylon Sittler Jo Bailey Emanuel Navy Henderson Naval Intelligence Gary Whitacre Edward Feidner Captain Gallagher

Gallia County Salon Sells Christmas Cards After Meeting

The Gallia county salon No. 612 of the Eight and Forties met at Mrs. William Stewart's home with Mrs. C. J. Ailstock as assistant hostess. Mrs. Elizabeth Lear led a brief business session and Mary Stillwell reported on the Cleveland departmental marche. Nine members were present with guests Mary Steenrod of Nelsonville and Alma Nichols.

Gallia County William Stewart C. J. Ailstock Elizabeth Lear Mary Stillwell Cleveland Mary Steenrod Nelsonville Alma Nichols

Shafer Family Reunion Draws 87 Members

All twelve children of the late G. W. Shafer and Ea Wingo Shafer attended a reunion at Carl Conrath residence on Blackburn Hill. The gathering on Saturday July 21 marked the first family reunion in 20 years with relatives arriving from Houston Phoenix Middletown Sandusky Cleveland Mansfield Akron Hartville Avon Columbus Groveport Millersport Harvestville The Plains and Athens.

G. W Ea Wingo Shafer Carl Conrath Blackburn Hill Houston Tex Phoenix Ariz Middletown Sandusky Cleveland Mansfield Akron Hartville Avon Columbus Groveport Millersport Hervardville Beaumont the Plains Athens

Canaan Grange inspection notes guests and 46 present

Canaan Grange held its annual inspection and meeting Tuesday evening with 46 members and guests in attendance. Guests included Deputy Master and Mrs. Barker Wayne Wingett master of Lodi Grange James Clark master of Rome Grange Faye Wingett Ethel Williams Marilyn Swartz Beverly Van Meter Joyce Ann Williams of Lodi Grange. Refreshments followed the business session.

Canaan R. R. Barker Wayne Wingett Lodi Grange James Clark Rome Grange Faye Wingett Ethel Williams Marilyn Swartz Bevery van Meter Joyce Ann Williams

Ohio University workshop closes with two chamber operas

The fifth summer opera workshop at Ohio University School of Music ends with Philip Slates presenting two short chamber operas in Ewing Hall. The Candle explores marital infidelity and murder while The Bargain offers light comic skit style music. Performers Sue Hueteman Betty Stewart James Lochary and John Hoffman delivered polished performances after two weeks rehearsal.

Paul Fontaine Ohio University School of Music Ewing Hall Philip Slates Slates Bizet Carmen Debussy Sue Huetteman Betty Stewart James Lochary John Hoffman

Garden Club Plans Exhibits and Picnic Report

The Plains Garden and Nature Club held its annual picnic at the Ford home. Plans include aiding the garden club convention and paying part of delegates expenses. Flower displays will travel to the Athens County Fair and Nelsonville Flower Show. Mrs. Lee named next year's committees and read the tentative program.

Sie Plains Garden and Nature Club George Ford Garden Club Athens County Fair Nelsonville Lee Anna Josten Lancaster Charles Weber

Guest preacher at Christ Lutheran Church Sunday

The Rev. Meade A. Rugh, pastor of the Lutheran Church in Charleroi Pa, will serve as liturgist for the Sunday service at Christ Lutheran Church. He is father in law of Rev. Austin F. Shell, pastor.

Christ Lutheran Church Meade A. Rugh Austin F. Shell Ugh Lutheran Church Charleroi

We the Women Hear the Call for Equal Household Share

A reader challenges the idea of penny pinching by husbands arguing for partnership in finances. She insists on being treated as a full partner, demands freedom to spend on herself, and urges sticking to a plan to secure equal groundwork in marriage, despite past imbalances.

Lessons in Bridge a By Oswald Jacoby

Oswald Jacoby explains sacrificing in bridge. South known as sacrificer influences opponents to push to game in hearts. South bids five diamonds, loses a trick in each suit, and gains a temporary win when honors bound the loss to 400 points before counterplay reveals misjudgment by West on four hearts.

Oswald Jacoby Tod South West East North

Bidding Dilemma: South Holds AK10 WAITS Q582 and T3

In a bridge auction North opens 1 Club Passes and 1 Heart, South responds 2 Clubs and you hold AK10 WAITS Q582 T3. Decide whether to bid three no trump or extend the invitation. The article suggests bidding game when possible.

North East South West Sage Wastan Tomorro

Community Events and Gatherings Canceled and Rescheduled

Cancellations and upcoming gatherings from Burlingham Farm Bureau Chauncey Garden Club and area groups include a youth council square dance at Picnic canceled, Kade High School event at 8 30 p m noted, Circle Four Bell White Band performing at Glouster Park at 5 30 p m, a New England namecoming at Albany Grange inspection set for 8 30 church 10 a m, and Haga Ridge EUB Church homecoming at 1 p m. The New Marshfield Canasta Club met with Mrs Rob in Hawk giving hostess gift to Mrs Francis Clark, while Mrs Winnie Fern Garber attended as a guest of seven members.

Burlingham Farm Bureau Chauncey Garden Club Youth Council Kade High School Cirle Four Bell Jim Carnahan Glouster Park New England Albany Grange Haga Ridge New Marshfield

Local Bridegroom Confesses Love To Wife

A local groom confesses to his wife that he has another love and fears she will be angry. The couple exchanges whispered assurances as a dinner ad promotes Blosser's Saturday Eve menu with potatoes vegetables salad and coffee for 140 cents.

Blosser Adv

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