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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1954

Page

6

James Rhodes To Give Recital At Ewing Hall

James Rhodes baritone will give a graduate recital Sunday at four in Ewing Hall Auditorium. Rhodes, Burlington NC, a Elon College graduate student at Ohio University, has taught music at Gloucester and performed on OU campus. Accompanist Martha Bartels and string players join for a program of Bach, Schuetz, Loewe, Barber and more. The public is invited.

James Rhodes Ewing Hall Rhodes Burlington N. C Phil Peterson Elon College North Carolina Ohio University Glouster Phi Mu Alpha, Music Honorary Symphonia Sacra Heinrich Schuetz Bach Bononcini Respighi Debussy Dupare Carl Loewe Dover Beach Samuel Barber Matthew Arnold Martha Bartels Joyce Mellvain Patty Peterson Gertrude Szaroleta Leighton Conkling Ello

Athenians Sweep Prizes at Women’s Invitational Golf

Mrs Ernest Algeo won first low net and Mrs A A Wilson third low net at the Chillicothe Country Club. Mrs Earl Christian sen secured second for low putts. Attendance prizes went to Mrs F E Yonkers and Mrs Wilson. Athens Country Club players included Mrs John Algeo and others. clubs from Portsmouth London Logan Lancaster Circleville represented.

Ernest Algeo A. A. Wilson Earl Christiansen Chillicothe Country Club F. E. Yonkers Wilson Athens Country Club John Algeo R. J. Studer Robin Gardner Robert Littler David Reeder Portsmouth London Logan, Lancaster Circleville

Homemakers Club Celebrates 86th Birthday of Guest of Honor

Twenty one members gathered Wednesday at Mrs. Harold Brown home to honor Mrs. Alvira Shafer on her 86th birthday. A pink and white cake by Mrs. Walter Wharton accompanied lunch. Guests included Mrs. Hope and daughters Mrs. Brookins Mrs. Bingman and others. Next meeting set with Mrs. Alma Davis on Kurtz Ave July 28.

Homemakers Club Harold Brown Brown Alvira Shafer Walter Wharton the Plains Athens R. E. Wagoner Darrel Gorby Karlene Rose Alma Davis Kurtz Ave

Emblem Club Elects Delegates

Delegates and alternates to the quarterly meetings of the State Association of Emblem Clubs were elected Monday evening by the Athens group. Delegates include Mrs. Clarence McKinstry and others. alternates list includes eight names. The next meeting is September 13, with July and August sessions cancelled.

State Association of Emblem Clubs Athens Group Clarence McKinstry Charles Richardson John Cox William Gould Darrell Todd Frank Hughes June Minton Sam Warren Arthur Boyles, Jr William Gretz D. E. Robinson Jewel Moore Lester Young Kenneth Jones J. C. Mulligan Raymond Lee Francis, Ponticus Athens Club Gaynelle Maple Harley Moler

Terry Suit Needs No Iron

Alicia Hart notes terry cloth beach fashions and care tips for a terry cloth bathing suit in paisley print with a matching towel. The guide praises easy upkeep by washing, gentle wringing, air drying outdoors, and avoiding ironing for wrinkle free results.

Alicia Hart

Homemaker's labor builds a happy home says Ruth Millett

In a column about drudgery in daily homemaking Millett counsels readers that the chores of cooking cleaning and child care lay a foundation for a happy home. She notes the value of the work and urges women to look beyond the tasks to the life they are building for their family and themselves.

Ruth Millett Paderewski Ife

Theta Sigma Phi Chapters Win National Honor at Detroit Convention

Alpha Phi Chapter at Ohio University tied with Texas XI and Oregon State College for most outstanding at the convention ending June 20 in Detroit. A $25 award went to Alpha Phi XI at the University of Texas and Alpha Eta at Oregon State for their programs. Ohio University received an honorable mention. Vera Gillespie elected to direct student activities and serves as Ohio University chapter adviser. attendees included Bess Ann Eavenright, Maralynn Purdy, Julie Sheriff, and Gillespie.

Alpha Phi Theta Sigma Phi Ohio University Detroit University of Texas Alpha Eta Oregon State College Vera Gillespie

Club Calendar for Sunday June 27 Gatherings and picnics

Married Peoples class of First Christian Church holds a picnic at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Marvin Phillips in Athens Route 5 arriving 5 pm with a 5 30 meal. Past Matrons and Patrons of Athens OFS meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jacoby at 5 30 with a covered dish and table service. Garden and Nature Club picnic hosted by Mrs. George Ford at New Marshfield Road 6 30 with table service and a workshop container. Mixed Desens Bridge at Athens Country Club 7 30. Call reservations to Joe Grogan 25861 0006. Sigma Phi Gamma wiener roast at Hooper Park 6 30.

First Christian Church Marvin Phillips Athens Athens Ofs Family Jacoby George Ford New Marshfield Road Athens Country Club Joe Grogan Sigma Phi Gamma Hooper Park

Athens Grange Program Promotes Health and Youth

Athens Grange hosts Mrs. Clarke Daily of the Athens County Red Cross who urged blood donations and health safety. 4-H boys Phil Johnson Leland McBride Gary Wheaton and Alan McGrath demonstrated artificial respiration under Mr. McBride's direction. The Grange voted to send a Childrens Home boy to Camp Nelson Dodd at Brinkhaven and planned July 1 contests in cotton dress and banana bread with 46 members present.

Cam Lewisride Clarke Daily Athens County Red Cross Athens Daily Phil Johnson Leland McBride Gary Wheaton Alan McGrath McBride Grange Camp Nelson Dodd Brinkhaven Bessie Fairchild Home Economics

Embroidered State Flower Map Pattern Offer

Pleasant leisure project teaches state flowers while stitching a flower map design. Pattern No 5256 includes iron transfer, material needs, stitch diagrams, and color chart. Send 30 cents to Sue Burnett The Athens Messenger New York for pattern 5256 plus 25 cents for Basic FASHION Spring 4.

P. S Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N. Y

Women meet for WSCS officers training day at Albany

One hundred thirty women from 31 groups attended the Woman's Society of Christian Service officers training day at Albany Methodist Church on June 16. An organ prelude opened the program, with devotions by group leader Mrs. arry Ball and announcements by district president Mrs. D. B. Green. Albany Society president Mrs. Woodrow Barnes welcomed guests, and district officers led classes while refreshments were served.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Albany Methodist Church Don H. Young Arry Ball D. B. Green Woodrow Barnes Albany Society Ball Virt Close Bainbridge John Ck New Holland Harry Jones Chillicothe Edward Collins E. H. Dawley Logan C. R. White Athens Jesse Waugh Lancaster Homer Garringer Washington C. H Marion Cockerill Washington D. H D. M. Bryson Ham

Lessons in Bridge by Jacoby Endplay in Four Spades

South wins trick with ace of hearts and ruffs a heart to set up endplay. He proceeds with trumps to reveal West holds all trumps, then leads clubs to dummy and finesses diamonds. East is end played and any return fails. pass and let partner double to pursue clubs if needed.

West East Cardle West North East South

Personal visits span Lima Cairo and Columbus

Mrs. Dorothy Williams of 20 Oak Street will visit Dr and Mrs Harold Kellogg and the Rev and Mrs Charles Cooley in Lima and Cairo. Tuesday visitors at Mr and Mrs Tony Barkis home in Columbus included Mr and Mrs James Rogaski Jr and daughter of Stewart and James Rogaski Sr of Guysville. James Rogaski Sr visited in Guysville, who was admitted Monday to University Hospital Columbus for treatment.

Dorothy Williams Oak St Lima Cairo Harold Kellogg Charles Cooley Tony Barki Columbus James Rogaski Stewart Guysville University Hospital, Columbus

Prime Ribs and Bargains in Weekend Food Stores

Prime ribs of beef and select cuts of pork will be among the better buys this weekend in national food stores. Beef specials include sirloin and round steak and chuck roast. Pork prices have fallen recently. pork chops may be cheaper. Produce offers abound with cabbage lettuce beets and tomatoes among top bargains. Watermelons are plentiful for the Fourth of July, and cantaloupes remain popular. Dairy products and tomatoes are highlighted by the Department of Agriculture with vitamins A and C noted as reasons to consume more tomatoes.

Associated Press Governent Callifornia Department of Agriculture USDA

The Mature Parent Explores Words That Hide Truthful Love

The essay argues that loving words masking anger harm children by teaching them to distrust themselves. It contrasts direct honesty with phrases like Sweetest Honey Boy and Mommy spanked you for your own good, insisting genuine trust requires authentic, clear expressions of emotion and intention.

Jeff Brown Billy

Tapioca Cream Thickens as It Cools

A cooking note explains that tapioca cream may seem thin when hot but will firm up on cooling, indicating patience during preparation and proper temperature handling for desirable texture.

Summit Grange Names Committees For Fall Booth

Summit Grange met Saturday evening with Harry Hawk presiding. Committees were appointed for the fall booth in decorations and various divisions including fruit vegetables grain canned goods baked goods fancy work and miscellaneous. The next meeting on July 3 will feature a watermelon supper and election of delegates to the State Grange.

Summit Grange Harry Hawk Edwin Wagoner Shelby Collins James Mace Floyd Beveridge Roy Mace Lester Scott Ed Hawk Charles Weiss Floyd Townsend Howard Hunter Guy Graham Nancy Pierce Ruth Hawk Josie Scott Gertrude Andrews Lena Townsend Ardath Llewellyn Margaret Hunter Albert Mace Clarence Allen State Grange

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