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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1953

Page

9

The Bishop Misbehaves Delights OVST Audience

The OVST performance of The Bishop Misbehaves drew a full house with a strong cast led by Professor H H Peckham as the Bishop and Barbara Rosser as Lady Emily. Cast members, design team, and hosts received enthusiastic ovations. tickets available at the box office and by phone.

Frederick Jackson H. H. Peckham Broadminster Professor Peckham Barbara Rosser Emily A. A. Nellis Sware Guy Waller Crook Frank Nolan Spencer Steenrod Red Bill Cooley Frenchy Hubert Frebault Waller OVST Jack Curtis Brooks Donald Meadows Louis Spiegel Hester Grantham Ruth Johnson Bishop's Castle Floyd Hebert Elizabeth Andersoh Margaret Davis Christopher Lane Athens Harold Baedecker Red Room Emerson Sherow Gordon K. Bush Charles Logan Smith Paul Krauss

Travelers and Visitors Report From Ohio and Florida

Dr and Mrs Horace Hof return from a two week visit in central Missouri with relatives and friends. Hof and his wife stayed with relatives in Fulton and Centria while Mrs Hof visited siblings and other kin. Allen Snyder spends weekend in Detroit attending a graduation prom at Edwin Denby High School. Richard L Cox, formerly with Athens State Hospital, admitted to Grant Hospital Columbus for eye surgery and joins Battelle. The Hixenbaughs return from Florida visiting Fort Walton and family. Sgt Thomas Hixenbaugh promoted to Technical Sergeant. Mr and Mrs C W Gross host Petty Officer W A Pratt and family en route to California. Warren Graham and daughter Evelyn of The Plains travel to Fort Myers Beach with stops in Valdosta and visits to the Everglades and St Augustine.

Horace Hof Missouri Houf Homer Houf Fulton Allen Snyder Detroit Mich Alex Gray Betty Edwin Denby High School Richard L. Cox Athens State Hospital Grant Hospital Columbus Battelle Memorial Institute State Hospital Thomas Hixenbaugh Doris Richland Ave Florida Thomas Hixenbaugh, Jr Fort Walton Fla Hixenbaugh US Air Force Eglin Field Congress Warren Graham Evelyn Plains Fort Meyers Beach Smoky Mountains Ronald Ridenour Valdosta Everglades Wonder Gardens Bonita Springs Everglades Tamiami Trail Dayton Beach St. Augustine Robert Ripley

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs. Herb Parker

A surprise party honored Mrs. Herb Parker as she prepares to move. Held at Mrs. Rosser’s Park Place home, twelve members attended and presented a white stole plus other gifts. Mrs. Lydia McKinley assisted with refreshments and won the hostess prize as the group enjoyed sewing and viewed Mrs. Rosser’s updated kitchen.

Herb Parker Leving Club Thomas Rosser Park Place Parker Rosser Lydia McKinley

WSCS Meeting At McDaniel Home In Clarks Chapel

Mrs. H. S. McDaniel hosted the Clarks Chapel WSCS gathering with devotions led by Mrs. Nelle Bell and Geraldine Bolin. President Mrs. Forest Mingus led the session as the group announced an ice cream social set for July 10 and listed attendees including Mary Buffington and Rev. H. S. McDaniel.

H. S. McDaniel Clarks Chapel WSCS Nelle Bell Geraldine Bolin Forest Mingus Mary Buffington Wanda Mingus Charles’ Bolin Gloria Bolin Oliver Walls Virgie Maxwell Elson Hedges Mary Hedges S. M. Buffington Frank Phillips Geneva Wilson Lawrence MacDaniel

Birth of Deborah Lee O'Neal in Athens

Mr and Mrs Donald A O Neal Jr of Athens announce the birth of a daughter Deborah Lee on June 2. The couple also have a two and a half year old daughter Patricia Kay. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ross D Hoon of Parkersburg West Virginia and Mr and Mrs Donald A O Neal of Athens.

Donald A. O'Neal, Jr Athens Deborah Lee

Final Workshop Concert Set for Saturday

The seventh annual Summer Music Clinic Workshop ends with a Saturday 7 p.m. concert on Memorial Auditorium west portico. The senior band of 147 under Dr. Frank Simon rehearsed during week two. The clinic features orchestral works led by Konrad Scholl and Myron Pearce with guest conductors George Dasch and Charles Minelli. The public is invited to attend.

Memorial Auditorium Frank Simon Simon John Philip Sousa Sousa ARMCO Cincinnati Konrad Scholl Boone Iowa Clinic Myron Pearce Newark School Henry Weld Augustana College Choir Rock Island Appollo Chicago George Dasch Chicago Symphony Orchestra Charles Minelli Ohio University Bands Neal Glenn Ohio Diane Skarupski Charlotte la Tourrette Robert von Grunegin Sandusky Lawrence Marilyn Griffin Utica Hubert Raines Petersburg W. Va Jeanne Schaigert Washington D. H Richard Buntz Logan James Rees the Plains al Horsky Dilonvale Richard Denner Zanesville Walter Suchaneck Niles Pat Yates Jackson Charles Cooper Johnstown James Hissom St. Marys Leon Fosha Racine Wis Margaret Williams Youngstown Byron Griest Massillon Joyce MeIlvan Leighton Conkling Ohio University

Fun vacation play outfit pattern 8963

Advertises pattern 8963 for a colorful playdress with bolero in sizes 11 to 18. Details list fabric yardage for 39 inch material and how to order via 30 cents in coins from Sue Burnett, with reference to Basic Fashion for 53 spring and summer.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N. Y

Florida Timbales Go Tangy at Mrs Murdaughs July Menu

A Bradenton housewife, Mrs. G. Murdaugh, creates refrigerator timbales as a tangy variant of hard cooked egg salad. The Fourth of July menu includes timbales with simple spreads, star cut sandwiches, watermelon, and cold drinks.

Tampa Bradenton G. Murdaugh

Anne Cabot Needlework Album Pattern 2297

Needlework feature presents roses and butterflies to brighten rooms. Pattern 2297 includes iron transfer designs color chart stitch illustrations and pieces. Send 25c coins with name address and pattern number to Anne Cabot Athens Messenger 1150 Ave Americas New York NY.

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

Dinner etiquette for kids and pastry blender tips

The article advises parents to discuss meal choices with children before dining to avoid on the spot requests. It also recommends buying a pastry blender for frequent pie or biscuit making and describes two blender designs: a half moon wire model and a forked six prong model.

Shower Honors Bride-Elect Kathleen Downey

Kathleen Downey, a bride-elect, was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower Wednesday evening hosted by Miss Nancy Householder and Miss Nona Jean Green with help from their mothers. The event, at the Greena home on Arden Place, featured garden flower decor and white satin streamers. Mrs. Dan Downey hosted the refreshments as a long list of friends attended.

Kathleen Downey Nancy Householder Nona Jean Green James Fef. Householder D. B. Green Greena Arden Place Dan Downey Richard McKinstry Robert Sutton Roger Pedigo Herb Branstitter Rod Sidwell Sharon Oldfield Jane Morgan Regina Altman Mary Patrick Mary Athearn Patsy Wolfe Jeanine Gottfried Jo Goddard Nancy Packard Suzanne Laughlin Jan Tullis Billie Jo Nuzum Caroline Hefti Virginia Miracle Jean Kay Hartley Luellyn Robe

Wiener Roast Highlights VFW Auxiliary Event in Carpenter

VFW Auxiliary held a wiener roast at Experiment Farm Carpenter with 52 attendees. Activities included ball games and a songfest, plus a group of members and guests listed by name. Margaret White was elected 12th District conductress, and Virginia Hamill and Beulah Cox will represent the auxiliary at the Columbus state encampment in July.

Es Vfw Experiment Farm Carpenter Ruth Goodman Betty Douglas Ann McDaniel Ava Greenlee Beulah Cox Margaret White Bernece Barnhart Velma Rickard Virginia Hamill Amy Lowther Loree Barnes Genevieve Grinstead Maxine Radcliffe Georgia Reisinger Pearl Tolley Columbus Chillicothe Marie Rickard

Lessons in Bridge Playing By Oswald Jacoby

Bob Whitcomb of Black burn College questions a bid and plays in a bridge hand. The article analyzes the misstep by declarer and the strong opening lead by West, concluding that women outsmart men in this round and suggesting a three no trump bid as a potential reply. The feature ends with a problem for readers to solve and tomorrow’s answer.

Oswald Jacoby Bob Whitcomb Blackburn College Carlinville Ill West Declarer

Social Calendar for Saturday and Sunday Highlights

Saturday events include New Marshfield Church of Christ class No 3 potluck supper at 7 30 p m with Mrs Sam Riggle Athens Route 1 Albany Grange invites sandwiches or potato salad. Sunday June 28 features Altar and Rosary Society picnic at the farm home of Dr and Mrs Robert FE Main at 4 p m bring basket dinner. Chase Church Homecoming with 1030 a m Sunday School and basket dinner. Belle White Class Methodist Church picnic at 530 p m at Kachelmacher Park Logan.

New Marshfield Church Altar and Rosary Society Robert FE. Main Chase Church Central Ave. Methodist Church Kachelmacher Park Logan

Kollister Birth Announced in Cleveland

Mr and Mrs James Kollister of Cleveland announce the birth of a son named Bruce James born June 15 at Sheltering Arms Hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Willis E Iie Volimeai of Athens and Michael Kollister of Athens Route 3.

James Kollister Cleveland Bruce James Sheltering Arms Hospital Willis E Iie Volimeai Athens Michael Kollister

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