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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1958

Page

9

Luncheon Honors Miss Margene Gilson

Miss Margene Gilson fiancee of G Kenner Bush Jr and her mother were guests of honor at a one o clock luncheon at the Reeder home. Pink roses and pink and white candy flower favors adorned the table as Mrs D David Reeder presided.

Margene Gilson G. Kenner Bush, Jr Robert R. Gilson D. David Reeder Reeder Gordon K. Bush H. B. Ackerman Harold J. Baedecker Mr. Bush Jennie Ray Bush P. O. Nichols F. W. Bush Gilson

Miss Mary Jo Rice Feted With Shower

A bridal shower honored Miss Mary Jo Rice bride elect of Keith Gabriel at Mrs. Virginia Rice home in New Marshfield. Prize winners were Mrs. Bertha Carter Charlene Carter Wilma Gabriel and Barbara Hartley. Attendees included family friends and neighbors. gifts sent by many local residents. D W Hoffee of 6 Park Place is recuperating at Sheltering Arms Hospital after surgery. room 108.

Mary Jo Rice Keith Gabriel Virginia Rice New Marshfield Bertha Carter Charlene Carter Wilma Gabriel Barbara Hartley Blaine Rice Erma Gabriel James Gabriel Terry Mark Dorothy Dowler Lois Millie Bean Sandra Alvaretta Caldwell Leather Rice Nancy Patty Pierce Vivian Pittman Shirley Gabriel Lacey Linda Mace Janet Chaney Charlene Della Mona Chaney Mary Lowry Sue Wanda Barbara Gillette Mae Hartley June Brooks Carolyn Matheny Lois Arnold D. W. Hoffee Park Place Sheltering Arms Hospital

Coming and Going Visitors Reach Home Town for Brief Stays

A string of local residents travel from Palmetto Fila Rushford Minn and Columbus to visit relatives in Athens Ohio across several households. James Hutchinson Dilley families join kin on Shelby Road and Columbia Avenue while Norman Engh and wife return from Worthington and Arlington visits. Gloria Swindell and Eileen Burson plan a 17 day West trip including Yellowstone the Ozarks and Salt Lake. Nancy Hankins Oberlin violin scholar spends summer with parents and serves as Ohio University workshop secretary. James McGirr family stay with Monte Davis at Sunset Motel.

Gloria Swindell Shade Eileen Burson Columbus West Wyoming Yellowstone National Park Salt Lake City Utah Denver Colorado Springs Colo Missouri Shepherd of the Hills Country Ozark Nancy Hankins Oberlin College Maurel Hunkins N. College St Hunkins Oberlin Ohio University Arthur Hunkins

Saddle Slickers Club Plans Weekend Outing

Members of the Saddle Slickers horse and pony club schedule a weekend outing starting June 21 at Nice's Park on Route 33 south of Athens. They meet at 3 p.m., ride to the Alton Hanning farm, enjoy a 6 30 pot luck, a wiener roast, and games. About 18 campers stay overnight, then attend Bates Church Sunday school. Gene Clyse and Alton Hanning are advisers with Judy Whitlatch as assistant adviser.

Horse and Pony Club Nice’s Park Athens Alton Hanning Baker Hanning Farm Bates Church Gene Clyse Judy Whitlatch

Women Bowlers Plan Organizational Meeting for 1958-59 Season

An organizational meeting for women bowlers will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday June 25 in the banquet room of The Sportsman to form teams and elect officers for the 1958-59 league season. New and beginner bowlers invited. Details from Iva Ridenour at 27793.

Sportland Recreation Iva Ridenour

Lamplighters Club Meeting Set at Athens State Hospital

The Lamplighters Club will meet in the Therapy Building at Athens State Hospital on Sunday June 22 at 1 30 p m.

Lamplighters Club Athens State Hospital

Social Calendar Rummage Sale At Armory

Rummage sale sponsored by Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Armory. D A R luncheon features Mrs. Ben Simpkins at Millfield at 1 p.m. Capt. Lee Sherman, assistant professor of military science and tactics at Ohio University, will be the speaker. Transportation inquiries to Mrs. Martin Hecht, 33211.

Alpha Xi Delta Aux D.A.R Ben Simpkins Millfield Lee Sherman Ohio University Martin Hecht

Friendly Hour Club Plans Dinner at Buckeye Cafeteria

Members of the Friendly Hour Club meeting with Mrs. James Allen include thirteen members and one new member Mrs. William Allen. President Mrs. Harold Brown led the business session and the group scheduled a dinner for June 26 at 6 30 p.m. They will assemble at Mrs. Paul Neutzling’s home by 5 45 p.m.

Friendly Hour Club James Allen William Allen Harold Brown Buckeye Paul Neutzling

Officers Installed at Richland Avenue WSCS Meeting

Ten members and one guest attended the Richland Avenue Methodist Church WSCS meeting held recently. Officers installed for the coming year include Mrs. Lew Martin as president and Mrs. Frank Deardorf as vice president.

George Maxwell Richland Avenue Methodist Church WSCS Lew Martin Frank Deardorf Paul Jones Edith Ashton C. W. Shaver Deardorf Isiah and Ecclesiastes H. T. Laziman Ohio van Wert Alaska

Indian Opera by Athens Woman Featured at Camp

Mrs. Maurel Hawkins led a composition worship at Philharmonic Camp Leesville Lake near Philadelphia returning to 12 N College St. The Federation of Music Clubs sponsors the June 8 14 event Ohio's only fine arts camp with nearly 200 attendees. A climax program featured camp compositions including Script Owl an Indian opera by Hawkins as Indian dances were performed by modern dancers with a symphony orchestra.

Maurel Hawkins Philharmonic Leesville Lake Philadelphia N. College St The Federation of Music Clubs Ohio Hawkins

Ohio University to host two free weekend music concerts

Two free concerts will be held on the Ohio University campus this weekend for Athens residents and visitors. The 12th annual Music Clinic Workshop Concerts will be presented, offering open public access to showcase students and instructors.

Ohio University Athens

New Arrival for Brookhart Family Carolina Ingra Born

Mr and Mrs Clarence Brookhart of Forest Ohio announce the birth of a daughter Carolina Ingra. They also have two other children Kristina and Lucky. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs James Brookhart of Athens Montana

Clarence Brookhart Forest, O Carolina Ingra Kristina Lucky James Brookhart Athens, Mt. A

Juniors Go Nautical In Washline Cottons

A Memorial Auditorium concert features the Clinic Choruses and Symphony Orchestra with 270 Clinic voices and 75 Clinic Singers under Dr. Harry Robert Wilson of Teachers College Columbia University. Harold LeFavor directs the Clinic Chorus, Richard Stocker conducts the Clinic Symphony Orchestra, and Dr. Karl Ahrendt leads the Ohio University School of Music. An Under-the-Elms Sunday show includes the Honors Band, Concert Band, Varsity Band, and a Baton Corps routine led by Jodie Marshall.

Memorial Auditorium Clinic Harry Robert Wilson Teachers’ College Columbia University Harold LeFavor Coshocton LeFavor Clinic Symphony Orchestra Richard Stocker Springfield Karl Ahrendt School of Music Ohio University Baton Corps Jodie Marshall Western Michigan University

Bridge bidding rules and conventions explained

The text lists seven bidding principles for bridge. It covers not forcing versus forcing responses, jump bids, new-suit bids by responder, and specific cases such as top-grade notrump replies and opener reactions. Each rule clarifies when a bid obliges the partner to bid again or pass, with notes on consistency and strength.

North South South

Needlecraft pattern for animal motifs crib cover

Amusing baby needlework teaches simple outline stitches for nine animal motifs about six by seven inches each. Pattern 672 includes transfer and directions for a crib cover. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents extra for 1st class mailing to The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept. New York NY.

Athens Messenger P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y

Parents Can Be Wonderful Playmates If They Don't Take Over the Game

Mel Freud of the Toy Guidance Council urges parents to be pals only when welcomed. Do not intrude when kids are enjoying themselves. offer help if asked and avoid taking over tasks or solving every problem. Wait for the right moment, then tread lightly and let children accomplish themselves.

Mel Freud Toy Guidance Council Mr. Freud Junior Pop

Wearable chemise tops pattern 4528 for Misses sizes

Pattern 4528 offers two tops in one print and plaid or print versions. Misses sizes 12 through 20, size 16 uses 1 1/4 yards of 35 inch fabric. Send 35 cents per pattern plus 5 cents for first class mailing to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Athens Messenger New York. Include name address zone size and style number.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

France Grants Second Study Aid to Athens Music Student

Arthur Hunkins son of Dean and Mrs Maurel Hunkins of 12 North College Street receives a second study grant from the Government of France. The Oberlin College graduate will study in Paris at the Paris Conservatoire in chamber music and cello with renowned teachers. He will be cello with the quartet at Fontainbleau July and August and tour England Germany and Austria in September before returning to Paris in October.

Government of France Arthur Hunkins Maurel Hunkins N. College St Young Hunkins Paris Paris Conservatoire Nadia Boulanger Navarra Athens Oberlin College American Conservatorie Fontainbleau England Germany Austria Oberlin Conservatorie Salisbury

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