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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1955

Page

11

Coming and Going at Athens Social Roundup

Last evening Dr. and Mrs. Paul R. Murphy hosted a buffet for guests, including Dr. John F. Cady and family bound for Burma and Dr. Hans Schober returning to Germany. Others noted include Miss Gertrude Addicott, Miss Barbara Bouve, Irvin D. Quick and local couples celebrating anniversaries, graduates at Cincinnati, and students heading to France, Pekin, and Florida for summer study or travel.

Paul R. Murphy Gordon George Diantha Athens John F. Cady Susan Tom Burma Hans Schober Germany T. B. Rothwell Richard Gertrude Addicott Anderson Township Cincinnati L. J. Addicott Genevieve Apgar Addicott Barbara Bouve Quebec France Europe Irvin D. Quick Columbia Ave E. H. Gaylord Gaige Paulsen J. K. Vickers Thelma University of Cincinnati Vickers Jack Russel W. Adams Martha Jane Harrison Cinerama Cline’s Dot Kenner Bush Gordon K. Bush Colgate University Hamilton N. Y

Princeton Choir to Give Concert at Amesville Church

The Princeton Seminary Choir under David Hugh Jones will perform at Amesville Presbyterian Church Saturday at 7 pm. In its tenth annual summer tour, the 18 member male chorus, all college graduates, will sing two services daily over the 56 days in northern and western states. Repertoire includes Palestrina Lotti Bach Handel Haydn Mendelssohn Negro spirituals and contemporary works. Concert open to the public.

Princeton Seminary David Hugh Jones Amesville Presbyterian Church Palestrina Lotti Bach Handel Haydn Mendelssohn

Trees Planted Along Johnny Appleseed Highway

Ohio Association of Garden Clubs funds have planted 2400 trees along Route 33 from Pomeroy to Marysville and Route 31 to Kenton and US 68 to Toledo with 700 more planned this year. Retiring regional directors donate three trees in honor of Mrs. C P Sticksel, Mrs. Rex Moreland, and Prof Victor Ries.

Ohio Association of Garden Clubs OAGC C. P. Sticksel Rex Moreland Victor Ries Pomeroy Marysville Kenton Toledo

Fairfield Garden Club Plans Flower Show

Fairfield Lancaster garden group plans a two day flower show at Rising Park. Mrs James B Clover serves as chairman. The event is open to the public with no admission charge.

Fairfield Garden Club Lancaster Rising Park James B. Clover

Weaver EUB Ladies Aid Meets for Sewing and Potluck

The Sunshine Ladies Aid on Carpenter Road met June 2 with Mrs. Warden Marcum. Twelve members and guests attended. Sewing was the project and a potluck dinner was served. They plan a picnic at Hooper Park on July 7.

Sunshine Ladies Aid Weaver Eub Church Warden Marcum Carpenter Road

Lists and More Lists Aid Air Traveler

A housekeeping style travel piece urges travelers to plan packing to keep total weight under 40 pounds. It advises sorting clothing, skipping unused cosmetics, and using travel tubes to maximize space. Emphasis is on practical checklist steps for a streamlined carry.

Seer Air Flight

Dance Revue Set for June 14

Andrew Pavlish presents Future Stars in a dance recital at Athens High School on June 14 featuring eighty children from Athens and nearby areas. The program themed Our National Anthem includes skits McDonald’s Farm Huckle Buckle Merry Oldsmo bile and Brahms No. 5 with tap ballet and baton twirling. Studio accompanists Mrs Francis H Klein and Mrs Chive Maloney. assistant Judith Jacobs. Tickets from students or at the door.

Andrew Pavlish Athens McDonald's Farm Huckle Buckle Merry Oldsmobile Francis H. Klein Chive Maloney Judith Jacobs

Today’s Women in New York Garment Center Buyers

The garment center hosts biannual shows where about 10 000 buyers from across the United States converge to select next fall's fashion. Buyers juggle large budgets and tight schedules, assessing which styles will sell and drive upcoming season trends. They anticipate customer desires six months ahead and bear the risk of markdowns if items miss demand.

New York Garment Center Kansas City San Francisco Des Moines New Orleans Manhattan

Class Meets At Plains Methodist Church Home

The Adult Fellowship Class of The Plains Methodist Church met Wednesday evening at the home of Alberta Linscott. Nine members and guests were present. Evelyn Aleshire won the prize in the silent auction.

Plains Methodist Church Alberta Linscott Evelyn Aleshire

Girl Scout Troop 16 Elects Officers For Next Year

Girl Scout Troop 16 elected officers for the coming year at a May 26 meeting. New president is Charlotte Hill. Sharon Dowler and Carolyn Cade are vice president and secretary. Multiple members received badges for cook, cyclist, insect, child care, housekeeping, and other skills. Mrs. Kittle was honored as troop leader.

Girl Scout Charlotte Hill Sharon Dowler Carolyn Cade Mary Guseman Sandra Tinkham Carol Sue Guseman Donna Channel Donna McDonald Anita McWilliams Iley Buffington Maxine Moone Kittle

Higley Picnic at Buckeye Lake Hosted by Sedwicks

Higley Study Club members and guests gathered at Summerland Beach Buckeye Lake Sunday for a picnic dinner. Fourteen attendees enjoyed the meal with Mrs. Robert Ohlinger chairing the dinner committee assisted by Mrs. John Francis Mrs. Ralph Camp Mrs. Raymond Lee and Mrs. A B Gordes.

H. O. Sedwick Higley Study Club Summerland Beach Buckeye Lake Robert Ohlinger John Francis Ralph Camp Raymond Lee A. B. Gordes

Getting Along With the Boss and Husband

A column in Changing Times lists ten rules for getting along with figures of authority and the husband. It notes that five rules apply to both bosses and spouses, urging timeliness, recognizing humanity, keeping him informed, avoiding overbearing harmony, and treating him as an individual to foster better marriages and work relations.

Bom Bos

State Home Demonstration Councils Meet in Ohio

Ohio home demonstration councils plan a two day program with prominent speakers group workshops and officer elections. A combined chorus from several counties will open the session. Open to all homemakers the agenda covers sewing furniture selection refinishing child care food buying meals and public affairs. Mrs H G Henry Athens County president and Mrs E Marquis Athens District 16 secretary will attend the sessions in June.

Ohio Home Demonstration Councils Ohio H. G. Henry Athens County

Bari Phi Class Hosts Potluck and Plans July Picnic

The Bari Phi Sunday School class of Albany Baptist Church held a Saturday potluck at Mr. and Mrs. Glenn McDaniels home. Rev. Roland Globig led devotions and Mrs. Emily Turner organized the games. The annual July picnic was announced.

Bara Phi Albany Baptist Church Glenn McDaniels Roland Globig Emily Turner

Lessons in Bridge Playing Tells A Two Point Lead

The article describes bridge play where South wins with the ace and East returns the queen of spades. West then uses the ace, and despite bad luck with black aces, West continues spades. South ruffs, choosing the five of trumps, then leads a low diamond to dummy’s king and finesses with seven hearts. East returns a low trump, forcing South to use the five of trumps to keep the lead in dummy.

East South West

Counting Tricks Guides South to Winning in No Trump

The article explains counting tricks as the easier method to reach game. South should win about eight tricks and may use dummy for one or two to respond to one no trump. A simple finesse is required and South should avoid the misplay of a bad club holding.

South

Calendar Notes For Thursday Religious and Social Meetings

A Thursday schedule lists events at Richland Ave Methodist Church Central Ave Church and Alexander Presbyterian Women’s Association. Activities include a Progressive Class at 7 30 p m with Mrs Lee Byerly Circle 1 at 2 p m with Mrs Belle Bishop and Women’s Association meeting at 1 30 p m with Mrs George Snider plus a 7 30 p m Gasco Club session and a Pleasanton W T Club all day gathering with Mrs Kia Vore. Some entries note locations such as 11 Stewart St and Ath ens Route 4 and mention the Ladies Auxiliary at home of Mrs Jagers.

Richland Ave. Methodist Church Lee Byerly Alexander Presbyterian Women's Association George Snider Ooo Women's Gasco Club Ralph Camp Stewart St Pleasanton W. T. Club Kia Vore Athens

Bridge Puzzle Bid Decision After Two Hearts

South holds K E S V K Q I O T 0 7 3 with no spade stopper. After the sequence South should bid three clubs. With a stopper in the unbid suit you cannot bid no trump and must choose between partner's suit. The question repeats the same bidding pattern.

Neo

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