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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1956

Page

9

Stalag 17 at Ohio Valley Summer Theatre Opens Strong

Review lauds Stalag 17 as tense exciting melodrama with an all male cast of 21 delivering believable acting. Harold Baedecker leads a strong ensemble in a suspenseful, humorous prisoner of war tale about an informer among American fliers in a German camp.

Nuchal Linnor New York 48Th Street Theatre Richard Watts The NEW York Post Ohio Valley ‘Summer Theatre University Theatre Stalag 17 Ed Penson Guy Sefton Jim Sullivan Stosh Don Jackson Price Bill Wolfe Vincent Jukes Horney Horst Mer U. S Jain Jack Gilbert Rayal Whitacre Bill Galarno Owens John Rhinehart Ray Gerrell Philip Baedecker Herb Bath Phil Saunders Ed Feidner Dieter Hammer Holmes Easley Burl Judy Philip Darnell

Three Attend Convention of Frost Auxiliary at Columbus

Frost Auxiliary for the Sons of the Civil War attended the Grand Allied Orders Convention in June 1928 at Columbus Deshler Hilton Hotel. Miss Yvonne Matlack vice president Mrs Grace Tennis and past president Mrs Faye Matlock helped with entertainment and read Auxiliary No 108's annual report. A banquet in the grand ballroom featured master of ceremonies Chet Lox.

Smperior Frost Auxiliary Sons of the Veterans of the Civil War Columbus Deshler-Hilton Hotel Yvonne Matlack Grace Tennis Faye Matlock Matlack Grand Ballroom Chet Lox

WCTU Workshop in Glouster Church June 21

Athens County WCTU held a workshop at Glouster Methodist Church on June 21 with county president Mrs. Bessie Strong presiding. Iva Price welcomed, Sidney Easler delivered the response, and performers Helen Kittle, Chrystal Andrews, Susan Janelius sang with Nancy Lemoine on piano. Nominating committee named Blanche Kenney, Ethel Dean, Bessie McCune, WENS of Columbus. John W. Brown, Lieutenant Governor of Ohio, gave the evening address.

Athens County Athens Blanche Kenney Ethel Dean Bessie McCune

Club Has Family Picnic at Rachel Becker Park Logan

A local club held a family picnic at Rachel Becker Park in Logan last Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs William Schoonover and son Billy Joe. Jimmy and Debby Seibers. Mr and Mrs Franklin Pennell and Carol Ann. Mr and Mrs Jack Canter and Christy and Sherry. Mr and Mrs Harold Meek and Patricia. Mr and Mrs Blain Grubb and Joanna. Mr and Mrs Frank Shumway and Gary and Brenda. Mr and Mrs Jack Bricker and Mitzie and Richard. Mr and Mrs Millard Douglas and Melissa. Milton, Lana and Terry. Mr and Mrs James Woodyard. Sue and Mike. and Mo and Mrs Charles Sims.

Naunceyamooners Club Rachel Macher Park Logan William H. Schoonover Billy Joe Jimmy Debby Seibers Franklin Pennell Carol Ann Jack Canter Christy Sherry Harold Meek Patrica Blain Grubb Joanna Frank Shumway Gary Brenda Jack Bricker Mitzie Richard Millard Douglas Melissa Milton Lana Terry James Woodyard Sue Mike Charles Sims

How to Solve Garment Fabrics Problems by Miss Bane

Miss Bane outlines practical steps for working with wool rayon silk acetate nylon and fabrics with nap pile or plaids. The book offers simple easy to follow directions to ensure a quality garment appearance and finish.

Miss Bane

Lessons in Bridge by Oswald Jacoby clarifies finesses and odds

In a sample hand, declarer ruffs clubs and diamonds, West shows five spades by discarding, East holds two spades and ten of clubs, guiding the spade finesse. South must decide a safe bid. the article presents a constructive two heart option and analyzes risk.

Oswald Jacoby Eclarer South Declarer West East

Four Athenians Attend Chi Omega Convention

Four Athenians from Ohio University’s Chi Omega chapter joined the thirtieth biennial convention at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. The Athens delegation received an award for its kit themed display. Delegates in the group include Esther Fleming Toledo Eleanor Hall Canton Margaret Elliott Athens Gwen Naus Upper Sandusky Linda Mae Connor Cleveland Heights Mrs George Klare Mrs Gerald M Kyle and Mrs Fred Picard all of Athens Cynthia Young Canton Sue Isch Wooster.

Ohio University Chi Omega White Sulphur Springs W. Va Athens Esther Fleming Toledo Eleanor Hall Canton Margaret Elliott Gwen Naus Upper Sandusky Linda Mae Connor Cleveland Heights George Klare Gerald M. Kyle Fred Picard Cynthia Young Sue Isch Wooster

Former Resident Wed in Massillon

Miss Janice M. Olson daughter of Mr and Mrs William Olson Massillon and William Barnes son of Mr and Mrs Henry E Barnes Massillon formerly of Athens wed at Wooster First Brethren Church on June 16 at three o clock The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev Kenneth Ashman A reception for immediate family and close friends followed at the bride s home The new Mrs Barnes is a Smithville High School graduate and was employed by F W Woolworth Co Mr Barnes a graduate of Athens High School is assistant manager of the F W Woolworth store in Dayton Social cancelled The Richland Ave Methodist Church will not give a ice cream social today.

Wooster First Brethren Church Janice M. Olson William Olson Massillon William Barnes Henry E. Barnes Athens Kenneth ‘Ashman Barnes Smithville High School F. W. Woolworth Co Athens High School F. W. Woolworth Dayton

Meinturf Delegate to National FHA Convention

Miss Green daughter of Mr and Mrs D C Meinturf Athens will attend the 1996 National Convention of Future Homemakers of America July 24 at the Conrad Hilton Hotel Chicago She was chosen to represent Ohio as its committee member A senior at Athens High School she has served FHA since 1953 as recreation chair vicepresident and president next year For 1955 36 she was state vice president of program planning FHA is sponsored by AHEA US Office of Education with cooperating groups NAE AAV AHEA Goals: better living today for homemaking pupils and families tomorrow

Green D.C. Meinturf Athens Future Homemakers of America Conrad Hilton Chicago Ohio Athens High School FHA Pauline Fierce American Home Economics Association U. S. Office of Eduction American Vocational Association National Education Association

Easy To Sew Pattern Ad for Kitchen Rack Towels

Pattern No 2526 offers two pieces a set of towels with optional sleeves and a simple embroidery. No 6295 includes a sleeveless top and sizes 12 14 16 with 6 designs and iron transfers. Send 25c for each pattern ordered to Sue Burnett Athens Ace, or Anne Cabot in New York for the Spring Summer 56 edition of Basic FASHION.

Smese Macy Sue Burnett Athens Ave Americas New Anne Cabot

Ohio Valley Theatre Patrons Reception Hits Red Room

Last night in the red room of the speech building a reception for The Ohio Valley Summer Theatre patrons drew out of town guests led by Mr and Mrs Theodore Reed of Waterford and Mr and Mrs Don Stone of Chesterhill. Ohio University residence services director Mrs Margaret Davis chaired the event with assistance from Mrs Lawrence Goldberg Mrs Roger Connor Mrs Gordon Bush Mrs James Boden and Mrs C B Nye. Gwendolyn Roach Athens will visit La Angelo Texas in July with her daughter and family. Lieutenant Smith son of Mr and Mrs George L Smith of Athens completed primary training at Goodfellow Air Force Base. Mrs Roach recently resigned as women’s page editor of The Messenger after more than six years. The report also notes various local movements, trips to Dayton Russell and other relatives accompanying hosts and guests.

and Hire ‘Tweodore Reed Harold Hisule Waterford and Mears Don Stone Chesterhill Margaret Davis Ohio University Davis Lawrence Goldberg Roger Connor Gordon Bush James Boden C. B. Nye Gwendolyn

Local Notes of Movements and Visits Across States

Nancy O Neill visits Chicago relatives while her brother attends Naval Base classes until July 13. Mr and Mrs William Morse relocate to Rising Sun Indiana from Malta and Athens. Mrs Morse is E R Andrews daughter and Morse parents are B Morse of Gloucester. Weekend guests include Julia Cunningham and George Hendricks with Ass Dailey and family from Columbus. Nearby Charlston West Virginia hosts Mr and Mrs Dailey and family.

Emery Carsey George M. Fee Clarence Daniel Nancy O'Neill Fred’ O'Neill Terry O'Neill Chicago O'Neill Naval Base William Morse Bruce Rising Sun Ind Malta Athens Morse E.R. Andrews B. Morse Glouster Julia Cunningham George H. Hendricks Charleston W. Va Ass Dailey Helen and Dee Columbus Whip Dumic Sarah Coulson Cheroka N.C Strats

Club Calendar Bake Sale at Union and New Marshfield

Goo Youth Fellowship of Union and New Marshfield Methodist Church will hold a bake sale in front of the Electric Co. This event aims to raise funds for church activities and youth outreach.

Goo Youth Fellowship of Union New Marshfield Methodist Church The Electric, Co

Waterloo Volunteer Firemen Auxiliary Meeting Notice

Monday at 7:90 p.m. the Waterloo Volunteer Firemen Auxiliary will hold a gathering to discuss upcoming events and departmental needs at the firehouse, inviting members and interested residents to attend.

Waterloo Volunteer Firemen

Lovely Lady Escapee Haunts Logan Amid Domestic Ruse

A fragmentary tale describes a woman from Nelsonville slipping into freedom from a stifling marriage. The dialogue hints at guilt, temptation, and a push to reclaim life away from the dining room table while a neighbor faces unspecified responsibility. Nearby towns and a sunset dinner window are referenced.

Luvan Nelsonville

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