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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1957

Page

9

Girl Scout Troops Hold Investiture and Activities

Brownie Troop 23 at Putman School held an Investiture conducted by Mrs. Thor Olson. Recipients Christy Clifford Martha Gustavuson Barbara Lockard Laurie White Ann Wickham and Sally Smith received pins. Program included Colors games songs and Brownie World Pin. Punch and cookies were served. Brownie Troop 2 at Mechanicsburg made valentines handkerchiefs and save for camp and swimming. Diane Valkenburg joined Troop 25. Troop 42 at Central School weaves pot holders. Area Development Committee met in Marietta with Athens representatives and sets March 26 in Parkersburg for next meeting. Troop 25 collects scrapbook photos of planned visits.

Brownie Troop Putman School Thor Olson Christy Clifford Martha Gustavuson Barbara Lockard Laurie White Ann Wickham Sally Smith Olson Alice Parkis Carl Clifford Carl Gustavuson Mechanicsburg Diane Valkenburg Nelsonville Cecil McClain Vaughn Conkey Central School Wilson Carr Jack Quest Marietta Athens Don Thomann Girl Scout Council Gertrude Linnenbrugge John Cady George Rutkoskie Parkersburg Brownie Robert McKibben Joe Williams

Shower Honors Mrs Porter With Thousand-Guest List

Mrs Carol Evener and Mrs Virginia Swain hosted a shower for Mrs Lois Porter on Saturday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Clester Mr and Mrs Ray Chadwell and children Mrs Jesse Clester Mrs Ruth Staley and many others with numerous family connections.

Carol Evener Virginia Swain Lois Porter George Clester Ray Chadwell Jesse Clester Ruth Staley Helen Powell Maxine Staley Fern McLean Mary Penwell Geneva Robinson Susan South Inez Hunter Margaret Nogrady Florabel Evener Edith Evener Frieda Cooksey Delores Hunter Cleo Pierce Phil James Janice Geneva Gabriel Edith Bruce Helen Hart Mary Arbell Kathy Porter Judy Swain Larry Evener Florence Chalfan Arvilla William Orpha McAfee Bernice

Birth of David Alan Edwards in Santa Monica

Mr and Mrs James B Edwards announce the birth of their son David Alan on February 27 at St Johns Hospital Santa Monica California Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Perlenstein Welliston NC and Mr and Mrs Evan Edwards Athens

James B. Edwards David Alan St. John’s Hospital Santa Monica California John Perlentein Welliston N. C Evan Edwards Athens

Harris Honors Daughter in Athens Route 5 Home Wedding

A party at Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Harris on Athens Route 5 hosts a show and belling for their daughter Ethelda who recently married Merrill Oxley also of Athens Route 5. The event starts at 7 30 p m Saturday and all friends and relatives are invited to attend at the Harris home.

Wayne Harris Athens Ethelda Merrill Oxley

Theta Phi Alpha Reactivates Delta Chapter at Ohio University

National officers arrive to officiate the Delta chapter reactivation at Ohio University with events Saturday including 1 pm ceremonies and a 6 30 pm initiation banquet. Alumni from Cincinnati Ohio State Akron and Delta chapter join, with a Sunday reception and university town representatives invited. Mr and Mrs Charles Simmons of Guysville to attend a Friday evening show.

Theta Phi Alpha Delta Ohio University Frank M. Lynch Pittsburgh Leonard D. Nicholas Akron William R. Thompson, Jr Cincinnati William E. Henterly Fairview Park Ohio University of Cincinnati Ohio State University Akron University University Center Theta Phi Alphas Phi Kappa

Needlework 5313 Crochet Pattern From Anne Cabot

This mile a minute cloth pattern offers forty two inches of colorful crochet for gifts or dining decor. Pattern 5313 includes directions filet chart stitch illustrations and material requirements mailed for 25 cents with name and address to Anne Cabot Athens Messenger New York.

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

Lessons in Bridge Transfer Bids and Three Diamond Contract

A discussion of the Jacoby transfer bid versus Stayman in a bridge deal. North uses transfer three clubs to guide South to three diamonds. East cannot tell strength, South rebids two spades, leading to three diamonds and a strong contract despite defense. South wins, trumps dummy's last heart, and secures a good result.

North East South West

Community calendar lists multiple events in Richland area

Auxiliary to Richland Area Fire Brigade rummage sale at the armory 7 a m to noon. Albany PTA talent contest canceled. Summit Grange program and refreshments at 8 p m. Women’s Association rummage sale at church basement 8 a m to noon. Esther Class First Christian Church 6 30 p m guest night and dinner. Athens Girl Scout Council 2 p m at Scout office. Circle events at First Methodist Church and other meetings. Alpha Xi Delta pledges Carol Scott Janet Corcoran Mary Helen Hoops noted.

Richland Area Fire Brigade Armory Albany Pta Women's Association of Presbyterian Church Esther First Christian Church Fred Lee Tom E. J. Person Athens Girl Scout Council First Methodist Church WSCS Kenneth Reeder Avon Virgil G. Baker Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Ohio University Carol Scott T. C. Scott Athens Janet Corcoran Chillicothe Mary Helen Hoops Woodsfield

Pattern for a warm weather dress with bolero No 8272

Sewing pattern description for a short sleeved woman dress with a contrasting bolero, sizes 12 to 22, fabric needs listed, price 35 cents plus 25 cents for the Basic FASHION pattern book, order details to Sue Burnett at Athene Messenger New York 36 NY.

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

Bridge bidding puzzle with eight sure tricks

In the double two bidding it is South to act with AQ65 and AQ74. You must decide the correct contract and plan to produce nine tricks. The puzzle asks for the best raise and plan given the East West North South sequence and the South hand. Tomorrow’s question repeats the same bidding and hand.

Proper way to invite a boy to a school dance

A girl should first explain about the club dance and then ask the boy to join. It avoids forcing a yes or no and shows courteous consideration for his schedule and choice.

Blosser's Deli Offers Broiled Filet Mignon Dinner

Ad highlights Blosser's redecorated interior and new atmosphere with a broiled filet mignon dinner for $2.75. Dinner includes potatoes garden salad fresh vegetables and homemade rolls, served every evening for dining pleasure.

Blosser’s Blosser Ady

Freimark Celebrates Third NYC Show by Athens Artist

Athens resident and Ohio University instructor Robert M. Freimark opens his Rockefellar Center exhibit in New York City. The show features watercolors drawings and prints and runs through March 15 following a February 15 opening. Freimark has had over a dozen solo shows in five years in New York Detroit and Chicago and has been featured in over 200 juried exhibitions earning multiple awards.

Athens Ohio University New York City Robert M. Freimark Painting and Allied Arts Rockefeller Center Freimark New York Detroit Chicago United States Boston Washington Printmakers Portland Society of Art Hunterdon County New Jersey American Color Print Society Philadelphia Aline Jean Treanor The Daily Oklahoman Michigan Cranbrook Academy of Art Toledo Museum of Art Max Weber Artists Equity Columbus Art League Society of Ohio Printmakers Ohio Watercolor Society Michigan Watercolor Society Ohio Printmakers

Theme Club hears quartet illustrate contemporary music

Dr. Karl Ahrendt spoke to the Women's Music Club on practices in contemporary music. A quartet by Mrs Karl Ahrendt Miss Sally Cummings Leighton Conkling and Dr Ahrendt performed works by Bartok Schoenberg Gershwin Beethoven Debussy and an Ahrendt piece.

Karl Ahrendt Women’s Music Club Sally Cummings Leighton Conkling Dr. Ahrendt Bartok Schoenberg Gershwin Beethoven DeBussy Ahrendt H. G. Stalder Mary Stalder J. E. Thackerary

Delta Kappa Gamma Event Highlights Burma Talks

Mrs. John F. Cady from Ohio University shared views on Burma's public and private life during a Delta Kappa Gamma Alpha Lambda meeting. Mrs. Stacy Sharp led business, a candle service honored founders, and 28 Alpha Xi members attended. The next meeting is planned for May at Mrs. L. C. Staats’s home.

Burma John F. Cady John Cady Ohio University Alpha Lambda Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Cady Rangoon University Stacy Sharp Alp Lambda Adda MacCombs Phyllis Howe Alpha Xi Chapter Hocking Perry Counties L. C. Staats Northwood Dr

Junior Womans Club Hosts Husbands Dinner

The Junior Womans Club invited husbands to a Tuesday pot luck dinner at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Roger Rice. Dr. Margaret Felsinger shared slides from her Near East air tour featuring Hong Kong Bangkok India and the Holy Land. Mrs. R J Studer attended as a guest.

Junior Womens Club Roger Rice Margaret Felsinger Air Near East Hong Kong Bangkok India The Holy Land R. J. Studer

VFW Auxiliary Holds Inspection at The Plains

The Plains Auxiliary held an inspection at the VVFW Hall with District President Mrs Mary Scott in attendance A potluck followed the inspection A new member Mrs Delores Parsons was admitted The next meeting is scheduled for March 18

VFW Mary Scott Plains Auxiliary VVFW Delores Parsons

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