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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1957

Page

11

OVST Opens Summer Season With Caine Mutiny Court Martial

Ohio Valley Summer Theatre invites 300 patrons to a reception after opening night performance of The Caine Mutiny Court Martial in the Red Room Speech Building. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Co chairs for the social event are Mrs. Frank L. Nolan and Mrs. Joseph P. Trepp. Cold drinks will be served on the patio during intermission.

Ohio Valley Summer Theatre Speech Frank L. Nolan Joseph P. Trepp

OU Staff Members Attend Annual Home Economics Assn Meeting

Dr. Vivian M. Roberts director of the School of Home Economics at Ohio University and Miss Allyne Bane professor attend the 48th annual American Home Economics Association meeting in St. Louis Missouri. The conference runs from June 25 to June 28 with Beulah V. Gillaspie 1925 OU graduate and national president presiding.

Vivian M. Roberts

Home Economics Meeting With Fashion Show in St Louis

Kiel Auditorium hosts a meeting featuring exhibits by many firms and fashion reports with discussions on home economics. A boat provided by McCall magazine will carry members from the local area down the Mississippi to St Louis where a McCall sponsored fashion show will be presented en route.

Kiel Auditorium McCall Magazine Association Mississippi St. Louis McCalls

Local residents update from Columbus and surroundings

Coming and going notices include Don Cooley's release from White Cross Hospital and return home. Mrs. Margaret Kasten returns from Columbus to 163 N Congress St after visiting her daughter. Elizabeth Anne Johnson and David Warren Cromer wed at First Community Church in Columbus. Other guests and travels of local families noted. Paul McBride recovering from surgery at St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg.

Don Cooley E. D. Cooley State St White Cross Hospital Columbus Margaret Kasten Leman G. Beam, Jr N. Congress St Kasten Elizabeth Anne Johnson David Warren Cromer W. J. Davidson Maplewood Paul McBride Edward McBride N. Lancaster St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg W. Va

Old Friends Reunite At Stewart Gathering

A June 23 Stewart reunion drew many alumni and friends. Hosts Mr and Mrs Pressley Winner welcomed guests at their home before a potluck at IOOF Hall with Mrs Evelyn Spear assisting. Ray Copeland led a warm welcome and attendees shared memories of years past.

Stewart Pressley Winner IOOF Winner Evelyn Spear Ray Copeland Fred Hawk Chillicothe John Barrows Parkersburg W. Va Merle Copeland Guy Barrows Columbus Marion Don Owings Cleveland Blanche Thomas Ran

Wolff Duo Faces Top Field at Texas Bridge Regionals

The Texas regional bridge championships will be held in San Antonio over the July 4 weekend with at least a dozen current and former national titleholders. Local stars Walter and Bobby Wolff are anticipated contenders as Bobby and Walter navigate a complex slam bidding sequence to reach seven clubs or seven no trump.

Texas San Antonio Walter Bobby Wolff Bobby

Carla Sherow Sails Friday For Europe

Miss Carla Sherow daughter of Mr and Mrs Vic Sherow of Roosevelt Drive sails Friday at noon from New York aboard the S S United States bound for England. The Athens High School graduate will spend the summer with Mr and Mrs Ellis Rowland in London and travel to Switzerland Germany France and Denmark before returning aboard the same ship on September 12 accompanied by her father and sister Stephanie.

Carla Sherow Vic Sherow Roosevelt Drive New York City S. S. United States England Miss Sherow Athens High School Ellis Rowland London Switzerland Germany France Denmark New York Stephanie Sherows David B. Dickens Hyattsville Athens

Albany social calendar highlights Thursday gatherings

Friendly Hour at 7 30 p m with Mrs Marion Johnson. FFA and FHA hold a wiener roast at Dale Scotts farm at 8 p m. Bishop Class Central Ave Methodist meets 7 30 p m. Ladies Aux Eagles potluck at 8 p m. Albany WSCS meets 8 p m at the church with hostesses. Clarks Chapel WSCS hosts 7 30 p m. Athens Two Home Dem Club details via call 27454. Rainbow for Girls 7 p m Masonic Temple. Bates WSCS cafe supper 5 30 p m at Bates Church. So Sew Sewing Club at 35 Race St 7 30 p m. Deborah Class First Christian Church 2 p m.

Marion Johnson FFA FHA Albany Dale Scott Bishop Central Ave. Methodist Church Ladies Aux, of Eagles Albany Wscs Edna Whiteman Jessie Tewksberry Order of Rainbow Masonic Temple Bates Wscs Bates Church C. C. Beverage Race St

Athens Girl Joins Methodist Youth Caravan Training

Miss Mary Lou Wichterman, daughter of Dr and Mrs R F Wichterman of 20 Arden Place, attends Westminster College Utah for a six day caravan training that starts June 18. The program, run by the Methodist Board of Education, is in its 19th year serving over a million people in 1600 churches.

Mary Lou Wichterman R. F. Wichterman Arden Place Westminster College Salt Lake City Utah Methodist Board of Education United States

Birth of a son to S Sgt and Mrs Ronald Russell

S Sgt and Mrs Ronald Russell of Phoenix announce the birth of a son born June 24. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Wilbur Ruth and Mr and Mrs Perry Russell of 226 W State St. An ice cream social by Albany Fire Dept Aux is set for Saturday June 29 from 6 to 9 PM at the Albany Fire House. The Bible School at Airline ends with a program this Friday at 8 PM.

Richland Area Fire Brigade Ronald Russell Phoenix Ariz Wilbur Ruth Perry Russell W. State St Albany Fire Dept. Aux Albany Fire House Bible School Airline

Noted violinist Ciompi to headline Ohio U concert Thursday

Georgio Ciompi, violinist with the Albenezi Trio and head of Cleveland Institute of Music strings, returns to Athens for Ohio University summer convocation at 9 45 a.m. Accompanied by Jacqueline Marcault, he will perform works by Tartini Beethoven Stravinsky and others with selections including Nocturne in C sharp minor and Caprice 20.

Ohio U Georgio Ciompi Albenezi Athens Ohio University Jacqueline Marcault Ciomp Tartini Kreutzer Beethoven Stravinsky Woods of Renon Principe Chopin - Milstein Pugnani Pugnani-Kreisler Cleveland Institute of Music Ciompi Paris Conservatoire United States NBC Orchestra Toscanini Europe Miss Marcault Florence Conservatory Institute David Mannes School New York

Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Gordon C Lemmon

Mr and Mrs Gordon C Lemmon of 916 Wyanoke Street Ironton former Athens residents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at home on June 23. The Lemmons daughter Margaret B Lemmon works at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Huntington West Virginia.

Gordon C. Lemmon Wyanoke St Ironton Athens Della Margaret White Lemmon Fred P. White Mrs. Lemmon Margaret B. Lemmon Veterans Administration Hospital Huntington W. Va

Technique Follows Interpretation Tells Workshoppers

Dr. Harry R. Wilson, renowned choral educator and arranger, directs about 250 youths at Ohio University during the 11th Summer Music Clinic Workshop. He emphasizes interpretation before technique and tight posture, guiding rehearsals for a grand concert at West Portico Memorial Auditorium Saturday at 7 p.m.

Webster Harry R. Wilson Ohio University West Portico Memorial Auditorium Wilson Kent

Having Ladies Night at Athens Shrine Club

The Athens Co Shrine Club hosts a Ladies Night at Lake Hope Lodge this Thursday evening. Members and guests are invited for dinner at 6 and a program of entertainment will follow.

Athens Co Shrine Club Lake Hope Lodge

Janice Schultz Honored At Bridal Shower in Glouster

Mrs Verna Schultz hosted a bridal shower for her niece Miss Janice Faye Schultz of Glouster last Thursday evening at 1 Mulligan Road. Prizes went to Mrs Grace Richardson Mrs Betty Kennison and Mrs Helen Marshall. Attendees included numerous relatives and friends with gifts sent by Naomi Stiff Orel Kearns Pearl Miller and Catherine Miller.

Verna Schultz Mulligan Rd Janice Faye Schultz Glouster Grace Richardson Betty Kennison Helen Marshall George Richardson Martha Hang Peggy Mona Myers Lavonne Ervin Vera Wallace Clara Wallace Vera Pearl Henry Emma Schultz Lenore Smith Esther Schultz Marguerite Stage Helen Schultz Grace Ann Kearns Marena Schultz Naomi Stiff Orel Kearns Pearl Miller Catherine Miller

Newport Girls to Attend Burnham-by-the-Sea Session

Miss Anne C. Baker daughter of OU President John C. Baker will join Burnham-by-the-Sea in Newport from June 27 to August 15. The Mary A. Burnham School summer program draws 65 high school girls from 21 states and six foreign countries including Argentina Brazil Cuba Colombia Japan and Puerto Rico.

Anne C. Baker John C. Baker Park Place Burnham-by-the-sea Newport R. I Burnham-by-thesea Mary A. Burnham Northampton Mass George Waldo Emerson Argentina Brazil Cuba Columbia Japan Puerto Rico

Sister Angela and Coral Aillison in Pacific Island Tale

Fragmentary notes describe Sister Angela and Coral Aillison amid a Pacific Island conflict. Marine Corps details and a trapped situation appear in uncertain lines.

Angela Coral Aillison Pacific Island

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