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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1955

Page

11

Athenians at Kappa Phi Council Meetings in Colorado

Athens participants join 37 active chapters and 27 alumnae chapters of Kappa Phi Methodist women for a Colorado council with events including a formal banquet a mountain trip and a cook-out. Maxine Rose Mary Sue La Follette and 12 Phi Chapter girls are chaperoned by Rosemary Bernard Mrs H F Benz and John Versteeg.

Maxine Rose Mary Sue la Follette Athens Powgo University of Colorado Kappa Phi Methodist Rosemary Bernard H. F. Benz John Versteeg Phi Chester B Mar. Palmer) Fisk Tacoma Wash Fisk Council Eugene L. Smith Division of World Missions of the

Summer Music Clinic Opens at Ohio University

The ninth annual Summer Music Clinic Workshop at Ohio University School of Music runs June 19 to July 3 with 300 junior and senior high students and teachers from 60 communities in Ohio Iowa Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia. Participants join bands orchestra chorus and drum majors with daily seminars and private lessons. Noted staff includes Frank Piersal Charles Minelli and Konrad Scholl among others. Registration is Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. at Music Hall.

Ohio University School of Music Ohio Iowa Indiana Kentucky West Virginia Frank Piersal Iowa State College Ames Charles Minelli Ohio University Konrad Scholl Boone Richard Stocker Springfield Myron Pearce Newark Byron Griest Massillon Leighton Conkling Gertrude Scaroleta Charlottee LaTourette Music Hall

Birth of Daughter Joy Elien Quisenberry

Dr and Mrs Roger C Quisenberry announce the birth of a daughter Joy Elien on June 14 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Holmes Mrs John Bowen and Ben Quisenberry of Syracuse. The Quisenberrys have two daughters Judith and Janice.

Roger C. Quisenberry Joy Elien Sheltering Arms Hospital William Holmes John Bowen Ben Quisenberry Syracuse Quisenberrys Judith Jance

Nancy Sturm Receives Nursing Degree at WRU Ceremony

Nancy Lou Sturm of Athens earned a bachelor of science in nursing from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Western Reserve University Cleveland during the 129th commencement. She was among 950 degree candidates.

Nancy Lou Sturm Athens Frances Payne Bolton

Children’s Day Program Planned at First Christian Church

The children of the First Christian Church will lead the morning service Sunday at 10 15 for the annual Children’s Day program. Classes from varied departments provide prayers vocal solos and benediction with the children's choir directed by Mrs ght Robinson and accompanist Mrs William Ruston. Public invited.

The First Christian Church Ght Robinson Willam Ruston

Revue At Athens High Credits 4 Students Omitted Earlier

Among 75 pupils in the Andrew Parish Future Stars dance revue at Athens High School on Tuesday evening were David Danko Nancy Kozma Wanda Gaskins and Jo Brown. Their names were unintentionally omitted from a prior report.

Andrew Parish Athens High School David Danko Nancy Kozma Wanda Gaskins Jo Brown

Farewell Party Honors Mr and Mrs Carl Knowlton

A surprise farewell party for Mr and Mrs Carl Knowlton was hosted by the Plains Methodist Church Adult Fellowship Class at their home in The Plains. Fourteen class members attended. a lamp was presented and refreshments served as the couple plans to move to Nelsonville in July.

Carl Knowlton The Plains Plains Methodist Church Knowlton Nelsonville

Adorable sun suits and duck motif transfers pattern 2475

Needlework offers sun suits for the young set with flat opening for easy laundry and easy color transfers. Pattern 2475 includes tissue sizes 1 2 3, material needs, directions, and eight duck motifs. Send 25 cents to Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger with name address and pattern number. Also available 1955 Needlework Album with 56 pages of designs plus 3 gift patterns, 25 cents. Pattern 1449 in sizes 12 14 16 18 20 uses 1 yard of 39 inch fabric for size 12. Spring and summer 55 issue of magazine contains many styles.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N. Y Our

Public Etiquette Tips On Gum Disposal And Cheesy Spreads

The note targets gum chewing and improper disposal with a plea to trash properly. It advises praising friends after speeches without hindsight questions. It adds a tip to refrigerate mixed cheeses overnight to blend flavors.

Calendar of Events Includes Reunions Picnics and Meetings

Local calendar lists events for June including a McDaniel reunion at Hooper Ridge Church and a Veterans gathering at the courthouse. Also scheduled are Friendship Class activities at Richland Avenue Methodist, Albany Riding Club picnic at Zimmerman Cabin, Emblem Club potluck at Elks Club, Kappa Phi Alumnae picnic at Mrs Bigony’s home, Town and Country Knit Club meeting, Athens Garden Club gathering, The Plains VFW Auxiliary event, and notes on note changes in date and place.

M Te Bigony

Engagem ent Announcement for Miss Blackburn and Charles Lee

A formal engagement notice announces Miss Blackburn to wed Charles Lee son of Mr and Mrs Jerry Lee of Lakewood. Miss Blackburn is granddaughter of Mrs J C Blackburn and the late Mr Blackburn of Athens. The wedding is set for August 20 in Lakewood.

J H Charlies Lee Jerry Lee Lakewood Miss Blackburn J. C. Blackburn Mr. Blackburn Athens

Fort Lauderdale youth wins summer choir camp scholarship

William Markham son of Charlies R. Markham of Fort Lauderdale formerly of Athens receives one of four First Presbyterian Church Fort Lauderdale scholarships to Westminster Choir College summer camp at Princeton University for three weeks July 11 to 31. He is among 200 youth nationwide and international recipients. Frank L. Pugh leads church music. Scholarships were announced at the choir graduation service May 29.

William Markham Charlies R. Markham Fort Lauderdale Fla Athens First Presbyterian Church of Westminister Choir College Princeton University United States Cuba Frank L. Pugh

OVST Tryouts Set for Monday

OVST seeks new cast members for a six show season at the Ohio Theater. Christopher Lane, director, announces auditions Monday at 7 30 p m in the Green Room Speech Building. Season runs from June 29 to August 6.

Ohio Theater Christopher Lane Speech Building

Rome Grange Hears Newspaper Editor Speaks

Mrs Gwendolyn Roachwoman of The Messenger spoke at Rome Grange on publication and distribution. Rome Youth group plans a 15 minute mystery ride July 16 with a country prince and princess attending. Parsons to attend camps with James Clark as instructor. Edith Parsons and Clarence Frost hosted the event.

Gwendolyn

Dinner Party Honors Sister and Family in Athens

Mrs. Lucy Hartley hosted a June 12 dinner in Athens honoring her sister Mrs Maude Evans and her nephew and family Mr and Mrs Charles Evans and children Sharon and Linda. Guests included Gertrude Graham Floyd Hartley Somer Hartley Paul Graham and others. out of town visitors were Don Bolen and family and Mr and Mrs Leo and Iona Danny of Columbus.

Lucy Hartley Athens Maude Evans Charles Evans Sharon Linda Mr. Evans Peru Kansas Gertrude Graham Floyd Hartley Somer Hartley Paul Graham Paul Hartley Graham Franklin Don Bolen Donnie Sherry Jimmy Michael Leo Iona Danny Columus

Birth notice for daughter of Wilson Smith and I R Rosell

Mrs Smith of Athens and Mr and Mrs I R Rosell of Troy announce the birth of their daughter at Huron Road Hospital on June 11. Mrs Smith is visiting her daughter and family.

Sue Huron Road Hospital Wilson Smith Athens I. R. Rosell Troy

Bridge Dilemma in Five Diamonds Hand by Oswald Jacoby

In a California bridge hand, West doubles five diamonds after South bids. West explains the double aims to take out and penalize, while North holds strength in side suits. South and North debate pass versus bid, and the resulting play leads to penalties and a charted outcome around four spades versus five diamonds.

California North Penarthea East South West Cag Wee

Topping for Broiled Tomatoes With Olive Oil and Parmesan

A simple broiled tomato dish features a topping of fresh bread crumbs mixed with olive oil and grated Parmesan cheese. The mixture browns atop the tomato halves, adding texture and a savory note.

Bridge Auction Scene in Mixed Hearts and Clubs

The bidding sequence shows South, West, North, and South players exchanging passes after a 2 Clubs response and 2 Hearts bid, with 2 Spades and subsequent passes. The context suggests a standard rubber or duplicate game moment with the declarer yet undetermined.

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