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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1958

Page

11

Command Decision Shines In OVST Summer Theater Opening

Ohio Valley Summer Theater opens its eighth season with Command Decision a World War II drama praised for its pace, humor, and strong 18-member all male cast led by Cosmo Catalano Harold Baedecker Albert Smelko William Wolfe and Jack Gilbert. The production features standout performances and behind the scenes work by Suzannah Lane Robert Marsden Jo Weintraub Gilda Spurio and Anna Montgomery running tonight Saturday and Sunday at 8 p m.

Ohio Valley Summer Theater Christopher Lane Germany William Wister Haines Haines Cosmo Catalano K. C. Dennis Harold Baedecker R. G. Kane Albert Smelko Clifton Garnett William Wolfe Harold Evans Jack Gilbert Edward Martin OVST Catalano Dennis Baedecker Kane Washington Smelko Garnett Wolfe Evans Glenn Alsop Captain Lee Gilbert Town and Gown Company Col. Martin Frank Mularo Elmer Brockhurst Stanly Wicklinski Haley Jack Spell Jenks Robert Findlay Prescott George Drach Goldberg Archie Greer Major Lansing John Kent Major Dayhuff Thomas Fess Congressman Malcolm Impos Sible Francis Fuller C. B. Nye Congressman Stone Lloyd Christensen Major Davis Don Davis Suzannah Lane Robert Marsden Jo Weintraub Gilda Spurio Anna Montgomery England

Cartoon kittens embroidery pattern promotion

Advertisement for a kitchen towel embroidery pattern featuring cartoon kittens. Pattern 567 offers 8x102 inch motifs with transfer and instruction. Price 35 cents plus 5 cents mailing. mail to The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept P O Box 169 Old Chelsea Station New York NY.

Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept P.O Chelsea

Reception Follows OVST Production Opening Night

Nearly 200 patrons of the Ohio Valley Summer Theatre and cast members attended a reception in the Red Room of the Speech Building after the opening performance of Command Decision. Magnolias from Mrs. L. J. Addicott adorned the centerpiece while punch and cookies were served. Mrs. Christopher Lane and Mrs. Harold J. Baedecker presided, with Alice McCracken leading the committee and assisted by Mrs. C. B. Nye, Mrs. Gordon K. Bush, and Dr. H. B. Boles.

Ohio Valley Summer Theatre Command Decision OVST Magnolias L. J. Addicott Christopher Lane Harold J. Baedecker Alice McCracken C. B. Nye Gordon K. Bush H. B. Boles

Church Group Approves Aid Proposal for Dormitory Equip

Albany Baptist Missionary Band members approved an aid plan to equip dormitories at a Baptist college in the Philippine Islands. The group, meeting Friday at the church, saw tentative collaboration with the youth group and Sunday School if the project is accepted. Mrs. Edna Smith presided and members read missionary letters. Betty Maxwell taught a Daniel Livingstone lesson about following the Lord to go forward.

Philippine Islands Albany Baptist Missionary Band Edna Smith Betty Maxwell Daniel Livingstone

County Home II Scene of June Meeting

Mrs Kathleen Love and her mother Mrs Gladys Simonton hosted the Carrier Hall Club of Albany Grange June meeting at the Athens County Home. Seventeen members and guests attended a potluck luncheon. Plans announced for a silent auction at the July meeting.

Kathleen Love Gladys Simonton Carrier Hall Club Albany Grange Athens County Julia Graham Pearl Ator Bess Musser

Coming and Going at Mr and Mrs Laughlins Home

Clarence Laughlin and wife return after five weeks in New York City and Riverside Conn visiting son in law and daughter Kenneth Begg and Karen. Eleanor Ruman, daughter of Louis Ruman, home for the summer from St Aloysious Academy New Lexington to resume junior year in fall.

Clarence Laughlin N. Lancaster St New York City Riverside, Conn Kenneth Begg Karen Eleanor Ruman Louis Ruman Stimson Ave Ruman St. Aloysious Academy New Lexington

Albany Grange Meeting Schedules Potluck Tonight

Albany Grange will meet at 8 30 p m at the grange hall. All members are asked to bring pies or sandwiches for the gathering.

Albany Grange

First Reunion Planned By Canaanville School Pupils

Former pupils and teachers of Canaanville grade and high school will hold the first reunion July 5 at Canaanville Church. Attendees, including families, will bring picnic baskets. If rain comes the event moves to the church basement.

Canaanville School Canaanville Canaanville Church Tom Henry Athens Route 5

Best blouse styles for your figure and silhouette

A fashion guide on selecting blouse styles by figure type. It suggests V necks and vertical details for short figures, tall styles with pleats for tall figures, and avoidance of extreme necklines or clingy fabrics. It also notes coordinating blouse and skirt colors and jewelry ideas to slim the torso.

Eddie Lenz

Bid choices in contract bridge signaling strong hand signals

Dealer holds One Spade, partner responds Two Hearts. 1) Bid Two Spades to show minimum opening. 2) Invoke Blackwood and bid Four Notrump given distribution. 3) Jump to Three Notrump with 18 high card points. 4) Bid Three Clubs to show strength and distribution for later description.

Good Manners Mark of Distinction in Gratitude

The piece notes manners in returning favors, advising to accept favors graciously and avoid quick repayment. It urges waiting for a chance to be helpful rather than immediately offsetting the kindness like settling a debt.

Ohio University Summer Music Clinic Workshop Grand Finale

Nearly 425 young musicians will perform in the OU campus finale featuring a symphony orchestra, choruses, three bands and a baton corps of about 125 drum majors. Conductors include Dr Ernest E Harris and Harold LeFavor with other OU and Columbia University music leaders directing various ensembles. Open to the public at Memorial Auditorium and West Portico.

Ohio University Ernest E. Harris Teacher’ S College Columbia University Harry R. Wilson Teachers College Harold LeFavor Coshocton William Brophy Paul Yoder William F. Santelmann U.S. Marine Band Charles Minelli Myron Pearce Newark Karl A. Ahrendt School of Music Ray Stewart Michigan State University Memorial Auditorium

Catholic Women's Club Meets Next Monday at St. Paul's School

The Catholic Women’s Club will meet next Monday at 7 30 p m at St Paul’s School. Group No 9 will supervise with Mrs Robert Main as chairman. The gathering will include an evaluation of past meetings.

Catholic Women’s Club St. Paul’s School Robert Main

Weekend Bargains Pulse Through Peach and Watermelon Picks

An Associated Press survey notes big summer harvests with peaches and watermelons leading weekend bargains. Produce prices are low across greens and fruits with other items like tomatoes peppers and onions also favorably priced. Meat prices are forecast to ease by late summer or early fall, with limited bargains this weekend.

Associated Press Florida California New York State New Jersey Texas Maine North Carolina U.S. Department of Agriculture

Delegates Attend Camp at Lancaster Grounds

Three delegates from Guysville and Canaanville Methodist Churches attended camp at Lancaster Camp Grounds in Lancaster. Cheryl Whaley and Janey Copeland from Guysville along with Sandy Storer from Canaanville were listed as attendees.

Guysville Canaanville Lancaster Camp Grounds Lancaster Cheryl Whaley Janey Copeland Sandy Storer

Misses' Cardigan Pattern 4671 Sold by Pattern Dept

Pattern 4671 for Misses' sizes 10 through 20 offers a casual cardigan in lightweight fabrics. Includes printed directions and yardage: size 16 uses 2 yards 35-inch fabric with a 1/2 yard contrast. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents extra per pattern for first class mailing to Anne Adams in New York.

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

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