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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1955
Page
9
The performance presents The Fall of the City with a contemporary musical idiom. James Con of Rew Nornay defends the Spore with the University and TE. The work links Archibald MacLeish texts to protests against isms, fear, persuasion, and indifference, showing a powerful, timeless message.
A vivid critique notes the oriental theme carved through the score in true craftsman style. It highlights a director, an announcer, and a roster of soloists including George Muns and Frances Gorson, praising the vocal work and overall production quality.
A 40 minute opera highlighted by colorful costumes and lighting, with the premiere of the Ode for String Quartet performed for Athfre audiences by Dr. Kart Ahrendt, Mrs. Ahe¢ EER Chet Heiden, and La Conkling. The Ode for harp and strings was composed by Ahrendt at the Dowell Colony and revisited in 1981 in Washington, D. C.
Grange Youth depart Sunday morning for Camp Grange Youth at Kelleys Island on Lake Erie. Theresa Poston Albany Norma Degler Amesville Patty Pierce Jama Leland McBride Aten Bach and State Grange Youth Director coordinate as camp supervisor. Events include Sunday school at 10 am and a basket dinner at noon with VEW Post Newarsafel members invited.
The Junior and Senior Youth Fellowship of Alexander Presbyterian Church held a swimming party at Lake Hope and a picnic at Hooper Park on Tuesday evening. Joanne Wingo led the vesper service. twenty eight youths attended, with chaperones Mr and Mrs Emory Allen Mr and Mrs William Kelley and Mrs Cecil Castle. The passage notes Theodore Roosevelt as the youngest U S president at age 42.
Shrine Club held its annual Ladies Night in Athens with a visiting guest from e7 and Miss Clyde Pennington of Mobile as a house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Palmer alongside local members.
Washington correspondent reports a shift in party etiquette as embassies hesitate to assign male staff to chaperone unattached women. Hostesses increasingly invite women alone, with some noting a growing habit of women attending events without escorts and a rising use of a spotting system to ensure safe travel home. The article mentions the national air races trophy race held at Seas Field, Mich., in 1922.
Oswald Jacob surveys a recent bridge hand showing varied play at three tables. West commonly refuses to ruff with the queen of hearts, discards awkwardly, and South navigates between spades and clubs to reach the hand. The column analyzes lead choices, defensive choices, and declarer maneuvers across scenarios.
A brief apology for delivering a wedding gift after the ceremony. It notes the difficulty of late delivery and reminds that gifting before the wedding is easier. Mentions keeping the bride cool with windows open and fans circulating air, and plans to add supplies later in the day.
In a no vulnerability auction West North East South open 1 Spade passes, South holds 6 3 2 and 7 6 4 4, what is the best bid for South. The suggested line is to bid 2 Spades, aiming for game in spades if North has support in his major. The article questions whether bidding the club is inferior when holding good support for partner’s major.
Dr Dorothy V Whipple cautions families about safe outdoor meals in heat. She advises keeping perishable foods refrigerated within half an hour of serving and packing for trips, using canned or evaporated milk for kids, and adding flavoring to evaporated milk to improve palatability. She highlights germs in warm conditions and practical tips for milk, water, and portable drinks.
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