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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1957

Page

9

Lawn Party Held by Dr. and Mrs. Stephenson at 5 Belleana Place

More than fifty persons including Ohio University Summer Music Clinic Workshop staff, their spouses, and graduate students gathered Wednesday evening for a lawn party hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Gilbert A. Stephenson. The event started at 8 30 p.m. as a break from workshop activities on campus since last Sunday. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Stephenson and her husband, director of the Music Clinic Workshop.

Ohio University Gilbert A. Stephenson Belleana PI University Stephenson

Shower Honors Mrs William Burns Jr at Mrs Hahn Home

Mrs William Hahn hosted a kitchen shower Thursday at 3 Mary St for Mrs William Burns Jr with guests including Mrs Leland McBride Mrs Roger Wiseman Mrs Brady White Mrs Harry Faulkner and others. Attendees exchanged gifts from absent planners and prize winners were named during the evening.

William Burns, Jr William Hahn Mary St Leland McBride Roger Wiseman Brady White Harry Faulkner Herman McGinnis Carl Lewis McBride William Hughes Carl Wiseman Ivan Romine Rachel Tribe Wallie Hahn Ralph Straw Wiliam Burns, Sr

Rutland Woman Speaks at District Garden Club Clinic

Thirty-eight women from 13 garden clubs attended the District Garden Club Program Clinic at Mechanicsburg School. Lead speaker was Mrs. James Titus Sr. of Rutland, regional Ohio Association of Garden Clubs officer, who reviewed the state yearbook scoring sheet and stressed publicity and scrapbooks.

Mechanicsburg School James Titus, Sr Rutland Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Robert Reiber Middleport Titus

Golda Scott Hosts Thursday Club Meeting

The June gathering of the Air line Thursday Club met at Mrs. Golda Scott's home instead of Mrs. Golda West's. Fifteen members seven children and three guests attended. Next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Blanche Elliott with Iona Ross in charge of the program.

Golda Scott Airline Thursday Club Golda West Blanche Elliott Iona Ross

Athens Co. Muscular Dystrophy Chapter Effort

Mrs. Jackson Hall of Athens Rt 1 seeks 10 or more interest signs to form a Muscular Dystrophy chapter in Athens County. If sufficient interest is shown Emmett Corraher of Cincinnati will visit for an organizational meeting. Call Mrs Hall at 24734 or visit Woodland Farms Athens Rt 1. A OVST meeting is set for Sunday at 2 30 p.m. at Mrs Joseph Trepp's 18 Mound St.

Jackson Hall Athens Rt. 1 Athens Co Emmett Corraher Cincinnati Muscular Distrophy Association of America, Incorp Hail Woodland Farms The Ohio Valley Summer Theatre Joseph Trepp Mound St

Bridge lesson ends with decisive squeeze in spades

The hand features a 76 AJ105 AK5 with a lead of a ten heart forcing East to discard. A club ace and king follow, leaving East in a squeeze as spades and diamonds become winners. South makes six, illustrating the JTB concept in action. North’s transfer to spades and the jump to three no trump reveal a 10 to 12 (or 13) point hand suited for spades or no trump. South passes with a normal no trump and two spades, strength in other suits.

East South North West

Coming And Going In Athens Area Personal News

Mrs. Charles L. Sherwood and daughter Carolyn of Kokomo Indiana host dinner for Keith Douglass and Mrs. Margaret Howell of Ironton visits New Marshfield Road. Miss Elsie Driscoll and Zoe Baird plan California indefinite stay visiting Mammoth Cave Grand Canyon and national parks. Charlotte Corry travels to Bueno Park California to join parents Charles and Mrs Corry. Arthur Spencer family visits Athens relatives James Cox and Elmer Spencer in Columbus.

Charles L. Sherwood Carolyn Kokomo Ind Linda Sherwood Marysville Ottie Sherwood Nelsonville Keith Douglass E. State St Margaret Howell Ironton New Marshfield Road Harold Howell Elsie Driscoll Zoe Baird California Athens High School Mammoth Cave Painted Desert Grand Canyon Charlotte Corry Bueno Park Calif Charles Corry Athens Arthur Spencer Sharon Becky Columbus James Cox Elmer Spencer

Barbara Corradini Chosen for National Assembly Trip to Grinnell Iowa

Athens teenager Barbara Corradini daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Corradini will join 1800 Presbyterian youths as a delegate to the Fourth Westminster Fellowship National Assembly at Grinnell College Iowa June 26 to July 3 She is active in the Six Notes Sextette Y Teens and Student Council and will travel with Ohio delegates including Rachel Ann Schottke John Saxton and Robert Pindar departing Athens June 25 and returning July 4

Athens Barbara Corradini Henry Corradini N. Congress St Westminster Fellowship Grinnell College Grinnell Iowa Gallipolis Six Notes Sextette Yteens Student Council United States Miss Corradini Ohio Rachel Ann Schottke Logan John Saxton Robert Pindar Marietta

United Church Women Picnic Near Vermillion Home

Athens United Church Women announce their annual picnic on June 29 at 5 30 p.m. at Mrs. Vermillion’s Golf Course Road home. President Mrs. William C. Stehr will report on the U C W Convention at Otterbein College June 25 27 and a segment on The Color Curtain by Richard Wright will be featured. Reservations due by June 27.

United Church Women Vermillion Athens United Church M. T. Vermillion Golf Course William C. Stehr Athens U.C.W U.C.W Otterbein College Westerville

Beret Styles Expand For Summer Wear

Beret lovers have new summer looks with glamorous fabrics like chiffon organza and silk prints alongside casual felt and fabric berets. The packable designs curl up in suitcases and store easily at home, pairing well with smoother hairstyles and a jaunty angled wear.

P.S

Class of 1947 To Have 10th Reunion

Old friendships will be renewed as Athens High School class of 1947 gathers for its tenth year reunion this weekend. The Ohio University Center hosts a banquet Saturday at 6 30 PM with an all day Lake Hope outing Sunday. Class officers are Clark Biggins president Dave Evans vice president Dick Corry treasurer and Carolyn Herbert secretary. Leopard printed chiffon or bastiste is a new idea for summer blouses or sheaths.

Athens High School Ohio University Center Lake Hope Clark Biggins Dave Evans Dick Corry Carolyn Herbert

Seascene Bridge Problem Ask and Raise

The article presents a bridge bidding puzzle where North, East, South, and West pass. South holds a poor hand but a five card spade suit suggesting an aggressive response. Partner raises three spades to five, asking for the recommended action. The solution is to bid five spades, demonstrating support and forcing continuation.

Crochet and sewing patterns offered with sizes and prices

Patterns No. 5722 8482 8381 listed with crochet directions, required materials, and PATTERN NUMBERS. Send coins or 35 cents for each pattern to Anne Cabot or Sue Burnett in New York and include name address sizes. Also notes on giving compliments to speakers and officers to acknowledge a well handled talk.

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

Concert to be held at Athens State Hospital by OU Clinic Band

Residents of the Athens State Hospital will hear the Ohio University Clinic Band directed by Myron Pierce of Newark on Sunday June 23 at 2 p.m. The band consists of high school students from Ohio and nearby states and the public is invited. Laurel Run notes two weeks with sister Mrs Clarence Patton. Mrs Kate Russell Akron, and Mr and Mrs Arthur Todd visit Jackson Michigan. Mickey Brandon visits grandmother Mrs Claude Brandon in Logan.

Athens State Hospital Ohio University Clinic Myron Pierce Newark Ohio Laurel Run Clarence Patton Kate Russell Akron Arthur Todd Jackson Mich Mickey Brandon Claude Brandon Logan

Beautiful Lady Escapee Kinds Haven in Logan

A Logan Ohio housewife from Nelsonville admits guilt and confesses yet blames a neighbor for encouraging her escape from kitchen duties. She notes her husband’s fixation at the dining table as she plans a dinner out. An advertisement promotes Blosser's Restaurant on Main Street offering Roast Chicken dinners Saturdays.

Logan Ohio Nelsonville Main Street

Albany social calendar offers varied club events

Albany Grange meets at 8 30 p m in the high school auditorium. Shade PTO hosts a 9 to 12 p m dance in the high school gym to fund curtains. Friendship Class of Richland Ave Methodist meets 7 30 p m. DAR hosts 1 p m luncheon at Mrs Burnelle s Glouster home. Fourth Degree Youth team visits Albany Grange Hall for degree work at 8 30 p m. Ice cream social by Rebekah s on church lawn from 6 p m. Bateman family reunion at Sunrise Park Lancaster. Staneart Reunion June 23 at Rising Park Lancaster with basket lunch. Albany Horse Show 1 p m sponsored by Albany Fire Dept.

000 Shade Pto Green Valley Boys Richland Ave. Methodist Church Lowell E. Burnelle Glouster Pickway Albany Grange Hall Rebekah’s Church Lawn Coolville Rising Park Lancaster Central Ave. Methodist Thor Olson Raymond Young Stirgell Barnette

Athens Girl Scouts Enjoy Summer Activities And Awards

Coeee Troop 7 hosted an overnight at Camp Rotan with Janie Dean Ann craft Reader Norma Jane Dean Cat and Dog Cook Mammal Needlecraft Player Skating and Swim Rowland Kay Verity Susan Cady Rita Spencer Ann Toomey Jackie Finstermaker Michelle Barnhart Joyce Smith Cheryl Slater earning numerous badges. The troop held a Court of Awards at Hospital Grounds after a potluck, with leaders presenting many Cook Garden Flower Interior Decoration Mammal Needlecraft and further badges to numerous scouts.

Camp Rotan Janie Dean Anncraft Norma Jane Dean Rowland Kay Verity Susan Cady Rita Spencer Ann Toomey Jackie Finstermaker Michelle Barnhart Joyce Smith Cheryl Slater Hospital John Cady Charles Snow Gordon Verity Thor Olson Michelle Barnhill Jacqueline Fenstermaker Candace Mathews Ann Ford Rowland Cheryl Lynn Slater Judy Ann Smith Bird Judy Snow Jonalee Stace Rita Kay Spencer Shirley Ann Toomey Sandra Kay Verity

Returns From Conference At Otterbein College

Miss Mary Connett returns to Athens after leading workshops at Otterbein College for the Ohio District Y Teen Conference. Athens delegates Nancy Nolan and Jill Gaston accompanied her. The 154 Y Teens and 20 teachers from Ohio clubs attended sessions on Trends of Today to plan the next year activity calendar.

Mary Connett Athens Otterbein College Athens Yteens Miss Connett Nancy Nolan Jill Gaston Ohio

Editor notes on Society Page submissions

The note requests timely submissions for summer social items and events. It urges readers to send vacation trips family reunions picnics weddings and other gatherings to the society desk by 9 am to appear on the desired Women’s Page. Journalists are asked to telegraph or send meeting reports the day after.

Birth of Richard Wilson Rozell in Cleveland

Mr and Mrs Norman Rozell of Wicliffe announce the birth of a son, Richard Wilson, born June 3 at Huron Rd Hospital, Cleveland. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Wilson K. Smith of Athens and Mr and Mrs I R Rozell of Troy. The Rozells also have a daughter, Rebecca, age two.

Norman Rozell Wicliffe Cleveland Richard Wilson Huron Rd. Hospital Wilson K. Smith Athens I. R. Rozell Troy Rozell Rebecca

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