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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1955

Page

5

Coming and Going in Columbus West Side Social Page

Mr and Mrs John W Gal accompanied Sen and Mrs John W Bricker to commencement activities Sunday. Mr and Mrs Frank Short of Miamisburg were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs E H Phelps at 120 Central Ave. Mrs Short attended the Mortar Board breakfast Sunday morning. Mrs L J Addicott and Miss Genevieve Apgar depart for their Maine summer home after stopping at Wellesley Mass for the 65th reunion of Miss Apgar’s class at Wellesley College. Carolyn Sue visited relatives. Mrs Mike Krivusti of Athens returned from eight weeks on the west coast. Mr and Mrs H F Graham and Mrs C L Collins hosted guests from Texas City and Mrs E A Turner of Columbus. Elwood Daugherty and Carolyn Sue, Athens Route 2, visited Chagrin Falls for graduation activities of their nephew Eugene Wood. they joined Mr and Mrs Clarence Wood at bacclaureate services and commencement at Chagrin Falls High School.

Frank Short Miamisburg L. J. Addicott Genevieve Apgar Pemaquid Point Maine Wellesley Mass Miss Apgar Wellesley College Elwood Daugherty Carolyn Sue Athens Chagrin Falls Eugene Wood Clarence Wood Daugherty Wood Chagrin Falls High School

Teachers honored at Athens luncheon for departing staff

Two Athens High School teachers Miss Eloise Cobb and Mrs. Jane Greer were guests of honor at a luncheon hosted by Central Elementary and Junior High teachers. Twenty five attended at the Cottage Tea House. Miss Edith Stocklin read an original poem and gifts of imported straw purse were given.

Athens High School Eloise Cobb Jane Greer Central Cottage Tea House Edith Stocklin

Junior Music Club gathers for May meeting at Mitchell home

The Junior Music Club met May 27 in the evening at Mrs. L. C. Mitchells home. Hostesses were Karen Hefflefinger and Phyllis Lausche, assisted by their mothers in serving refreshments after a program of violin and piano pieces. Several young performers appeared including Rita Hall, Ann Bannon, Bruce Bannon, Karen Saylor, Susan Brophy, Jackie Fenstermaker, Phyllis Lausche, Jane Dean, Candy Mathews, Jean Merz, Robert Poole, Karen Hefflefinger, Sherrill, Kimes and Mary Ruth Jump. Guests Mrs. E. B. Bannon and Ronald Selleck attended. teachers present were Mrs. E. H. Gaylord, Mrs. Marguerite Frank, Mrs. B. A. Renken berger, Mrs. P. L. Peterson, Mrs. L. C. Mitchell, Mrs. L. D. Han nah and Mrs. Richard Selleck.

L. C. Mitchell Karen Hefflefinger Phyllis Lausche Clifford Hefflefinger Laverne Lausche Rita Hall Ann Bannon Bruce Bannon Karen Saylor Susan Brophy Jackie Fenstermaker Jane Dean Candy Mathews Jean Mer

Albany VFW Auxiliary Elects Officers at District Meet

Three members of the Albany VFW Auxiliary attended the District 12 conference at Portsmouth on June 5. Beulah Cox was elected junior vice president of the district, Genevieve Grinstead was patriotic instructor, and Delores Whitlatch was color bearer.

Albany Vfw Portsmouth Beulah Cox Genevieve Grinstead Delores Whitlatch

Marriage Announcement for Helen Marie Dickson and Jack Fridenmaker

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stanley Dickson announce the marriage of their daughter Helen Marie to Jack Fridenmaker son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Fridenmaker. The ceremony was at the Albany Baptist Church at 7 30 p m May 10 with Rev. Roland Globig officiating. Miss Geraldine Dickson and Ronnie Hooper attended. Helen is a Central High School graduate employed by Massey Harris Ferguson and resides in Columbus. Fridenmaker is an Albany High School graduate and serves in the US Navy.

Geraldine Dickson Ronnie Hooper Central High School Columbus Massey- Harris-Ferguson, Inc Davis Ave Mr. Fridenmaker Albany High School US Navy

Scandinavian Club Family Picnic Planned

The Scandinavian Club schedules a family picnic for Wednesday at 5 30 p m at the William C Stehr home Second Street. If rain, the event moves to Thursday. Families should bring a covered dish salad or dessert own sandwiches and table service. Beverages provided.

William C. Stehr Second St

Ohio University 1930 Class Reunions Highlight Silver Anniversary

Graduates of the class of 1930 join nine reunion classes on campus for graduation events in Athens at the Ohio University Alumni Lounge. Seated figures include Gwendon Pickett Roach and Betty Widman among others. the oldest attendee is 1895 alumnus Thomas L Young celebrating 60 years, with his daughter, also a 1929 graduate, present in Chester West Virginia.

Ohio University Ohio University Center Gwendolyn Pickett-Roach Athens Betty Battles Widman Norwalk Marjorie Carter Smith Lorain Lorna Rudolph Rowe Cleveland Mildred Bremer Krueger Dayton Emily Liddell Spargue Madison Wisc John E Thomas L., Young Chester W.va

Thursday Neighbor Club Meeting Includes Surprise Birthday Shower

Thirteen members of the Thursday Neighbor Club and guest Mrs. Mary Burkhart were hosted by Mrs. Worley West on June 9. Mrs. Lawrence West won a prize, a surprise birthday shower honored Mrs. Delbert Trout. An all day meeting and picnic is planned for July 14 at Hooper.

Thursday Neighbor Club Mary Burkhart Worley West Lawrence West Delbert Trout Hooper

Lessons in Bridge Playing by Jacoby

Oswald Jacoby discusses a bridge hand where players debate whether the declarer should prefer ace or king from the South cards. The column explores decision making at the head of the line and contrasts theoretical preference with practical play during the hand.

Bridge Jacoby Oswald Jacoby

Bridge bidding and play misstep in club finesses discussed

The article analyzes a bridge hand where South misplays by leading the queen of clubs, missing three club tricks. It explains correct play to gain three club tricks via a finesse or by later leading low clubs, and notes how a different club layout could have prevented the error.

East South Aes West Sim

Lyric Theatre Plans Opera Workshop in Columbus

Lyric Theatre Group of Columbus will sponsor an Opera Workshop from August 3 to 31 to expand their central Ohio opera program. Auditions are June 22 and 23 at 209 S High St Columbus. guest lecturer Sam Morgenstern of the Metropolitan Opera Association will meet with students. Evening sessions four nights a week lead to a final invited performance featuring two one act operas or scenes from Carmen Martha and Madam Butterfly.

Lyric Theater Group of Columbus, Inc Ccentral Ohio S. High St Columbus Sam Morgenstern Metropolitan Opera Association Opera Workshop Martha Franklin D. Lunsford Patricia A Gines Paul Morris Marvin Schiezinger Eastmoor

Find the Female in This Sketch and The New American Woman

A New York era piece surveys shifting roles for women in the United States. Sociologists Komarovsky and Meyer discuss equality, work outside the home, and the impact on men and marriage, noting rising female participation in labor, education, and professional life.

Mirra Komarovsky Barnard College

Calendar of Events Tuesday to Sunday schedule

Tuesday brings a PEO meeting with Miss Edna M Way at 22 N Congress 3 30 p m WBA meets at IOOF Hall 7 30 p m Baker Neighborhood Council at 8 00 p m Troy Grange at hall 8 00 p m Albany VFW Auxiliary 8 p m Wednesday Advisory Board Rainbow Girls 7 30 p m at Mrs Norman Engh 96 Morris Ave note change Ladies Day Bridge Athens Country Club call Mrs E E Woodworth Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge 8 p m Advisory Meeting Happy Hour Club family plans Mrs Clinton Chadwick 69 S Shannon 7 30 p m Pochaontas Hazel Luman reports on Great Council meeting Thursday American Club picnic 6 30 p m Athens Route 4 Take table service East State installation of officers Rome Grange 8 p m Sewing contest judged Mrs Gwendolyn guest speaker NALS Auxiliary at home of Mrs Donald Tolliver 2 Walker St 7 30 p m Carrie Halls Club at Grange hall Mrs Emmet moves Athens Grange 3rd and 4th degree 8 30 p m W F of First Christian Church Mrs Spaulding group church covered dish dinner 6 p m Mrs Poston group transport to Mrs M T Vermillion home Golf Course Rd picnic 6 30 p m Business Women’s Group at Mrs Flossie Hart Athens Route 5 picnic supper Men and Women’s Classes New Marshfield Church of Christ 7 30 p m with Mrs Dena Whit latch potluck Saturday DAR luncheon 1 p m with Mrs Lavell Burneile Glouster Sunday June 1 McDaniel reunion Hooper Ridge Church Friends invited

Troy Grange Hall Albany Vfw Rainbow Girls Norman Engh Morris Ave

Wesleyan Service Guild Ends Year With Dinner

The Wesleyan Service Guild of the First Methodist Church held its last meeting of the year at Lake Hope with 50 members and one guest attending. New president Erma Anderson led a business session as secretary Louise Wamsley and treasurer Gladys Van Dyke filed reports. Geraldine Hope outlined the year's activities for the ways and means committee. Guest May Branch, a retired missionary, attended.

Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church Lake Hope Erma Anderson Louise Wamsley Gladys van Dyke Geraldine Hope New Ways and Means May Branch

Delightful Davy Crockett stamp-ons offered for frontier youths

Advertisement from The Athens Messenger promoting Davy Crockett themed fabric transfers Pattern No 2488 includes five motifs and vest directions available for 2 cents in coins Send name address and pattern number to Anne Cabot New York Addresses and pattern 3279 for a simple summer day dress sizes 12 to 42 with 4 1/2 yards of 35 inch fabric Also announces the 195 Needlework Album 56 design pages 25 cents per copy and a preview offer for grey summer wring pattern details provided.

Davy Crockett Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N. Y Sue Burnett Ave American New York

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John W. Galbreath John W. Bricker Mrs. Daugherty Mike Krivusti West Coast Chris Corbin, Jr John Patty H. F. Graham C. L. Collins Jolce Baldridge Connie and Linda Texas City Texas E. A. Turner VFW Scandinavian Club Lyric Theatre Group Ward Cannel NEA Buffalo Michigan State College America Komarovsky Gladys Meyer Columbia University PEO Edna M. Way N. Congress WBA Ioof Hall A Baker Neighborhood Council Olin Baker Athens Country Club E. E. Woodworth Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge Seasory Meerstimin Happy Hour Club Clinton Chadwick S. Shannon Matas Aes Pocahontas Hazel Luman Great Council Amere Club Ross Wright Rome Grange Gwendolyn Take Sand Donald Tolliver Walker St Carrie Halls Club Grange Hall Emmet Oove Gnasidie Ieee Aa Athens Grange New Marshfield Church McDaniel Hooper Ridge Church Crockett Stimson Athens, Ohio Guen Kasler’s Dairy Products E. State St Fawcett Chesterhill, Ohio
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