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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1956

Page

6

Staats speaker at Zeta Banquet in Athens

Dites C Staats addressed eight initiates at the Zeta chapter house of Ohio University. He spoke on enduring college friendships and shared anecdotes from campus life, stressing the value of attending college and the responsibilities of Greek organizations for both sexes in shaping honest graduates. Initiates received awards. Patricia Marmo and advisers attended as guests.

Ohio University Center Staats Ohio University Phyllis Madden Donna McCleary Mary Jo Kearns Julie Simmons Patricia Marmo Dr. Staats Roach

Phi Mu Founders Day Tea and Related School News

The monthly Home-School Association meeting at St Pauls School features teen age dating talk by Rev Jan B Kish. Women Voters hear a water system survey and street maintenance plan at Mrs Thomas Currys home Tuesday evening. Deborah Class hosts a birthday party with games and a short program led by Mrs C F Heft. Phi Mu Auxiliary holds Founders Day tea at the sorority house commemorating Phi Mu's 104th anniversary, with scholarship awards and chapter history notes. The British House of Commons has 40 members, vs 5 in the U S House.

Jan B. Kish Wil St Paul's School Frank Meyers Howard Exchenbacher Athens League of Women Voters Thomas Curry Thomas Smith Clifford Wood H.R. Swardson Eric Thompson Fey Messareace Solerisloes Hens Mary Deborah C.F. Heft Phi Mu

Shade Juniors Play March 9 Confidence Stays High

Shade Juniors prepare for a March 9 stage production led by director Dariene Wyatt with student roles by Dixie Fils Marlene Sauters Fulton Betty Williams Charlotte Bainey Martha Douglas Maria Jordan John Elswick Ruth Oxley and Milford Bailey. The cast includes Betty Williams and Dinie Pl lis as two old women, John Elswick and Ruth Oxley as iie roles, while the horse doctor Bailey and others rehearse. The program blends theater and bridge notes with commentary from Ernest Rovere on bridge strategy and a discussion of card play.

Vivian Mayo Dixie Fils Marlene Sauters Fulton Betty Williams Charlotte Bainey Martha Douglas Maria Jordan Patty Vore Milford Riley James Fletcher Richard Bobo Jack Keirns John Elswick Tom Phillips Dora Chappel Ruth Oxley Milford Bailey Dinie Pllis Marie Jordan Oswald Jacoby Point Charlotte Baisey II Ernest Rovere South James Esse Toomers Jean Fulton Dariene Wyatt Mar Ernie Revere Jene Sauters Tom Dia Mysts

Bridge puzzle on defense and trump strategy

In a three hearts lead situation the defender assesses the force of the hand. South fears black queens and plans to play ace of spades to drop the queen, simplifying trumps. With vulnerability North wins, then South must consider advancing under pressure without overbidding.

South

Calendar of Events for Nessley and nearby clubs

Listings show numerous meetings and activities across Nessley and surrounding areas. Groups include Jurusd literary club, Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary, Zeta Alpha Be Sigma Phi, Tuesday Club sessions with Dr and Patrick, Sayre Study Circle, 600 Child Guidance Circle, League of Women Voters, Athens Shrine, Shrine of Jerusalem, Delilah Rebekah Lodge, Ga Tra Club, Golden Gibb and Mothersingers. Times range mainly afternoon to evening with some 7:30 P.M. starts and venue notes such as home addresses and clubhouses.

Phi Delta ‘Theta Joe Chapman Zeta Alpha Be Sigma Phi Ann Graham State St and Patrick Northwood Catherine Lemans Elmer Poston Hocking St CCL Wilson Baker Elmwood Dr

Needlework Pattern Notice and Club Tea at Cottage

Hobson Study Club meets at Cottage Tea House at 1 29 hosted by Mrs DM Lontz. Regrets to 22102. Easter centerpiece and bunny placemats for family projects. Pattern No 5860 includes pieces and directions. Send 28¢ with name and address to Anne Carot, Athens Messenger. 1956 Needlework Album offered at 25¢.

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

VFW Auxiliary Plans District 12 Meeting in Nelsonville

The Albany VEW Auxiliary announces the District 12 quarterly teeing set for March 1 in Nelsonville with registration at 9 30 am. New officers to be elected March 13. Virginia Hamill president and others visited Albany Rest Home and Chillicothe Veterans Hospital to entertain and comfort veterans.

VFW Albany VEW Nelsonville Virginia Hamill Loree Burns Lovina Rickards Carol Evener Goossman Chillicothe Veterans Hospital Antribatis

Newman Exhibition Opens Today in OU Portrait Gallery

An Arnold Newman contemporary portraiture show opens at OU today for about two weeks. The New York City photographer, famed for museum level work, presents a departure from studio portraits with minimal backgrounds that reveal the subject’s inner life. Featuring portraits from 1954 made for Time and Life, the exhibit invites the public to visit during gallery hours.

Ents Arnold Newman New York City Newman New York Times Life Day

Canaan Grange Hosts Program With Guests From Granges

Roger Williams presided at the Tuesday meeting with guests from Athens and Rome Granges. Phyllis Jackson won first place in apple coffee cake contest, Nell Halbirt second. Ralph Barker will oversee the degree inspection on March 27. Lodi Grange to grant third degree and Canaan fourth degree. A birthday dinner is set for January February and March birthdays.

Canaan Grange Roger Williams Athens Rome Phyllis Jackson Ndt Nell Halbirt Ralph Barker Lodi Grange

Ruth Hes Circle Meeting Reports Mrs Cordray

The Chase Circle of Ruth Hes met with Mrs Herman Cordray for an all day meeting on March 1. Eleven members and one guest Dawn French attended. New president Mattie Coates presided. Edna Smith led devotions and Leola Cordray gave the program. The April meeting will be at Mattie Coates home with Ruth Carbaugh in charge devotions and Beulah Cordray presenting the program. France produced 42 billion pounds of milk in 1955.

Chase Lames Ruth Herman Cordray Fone Dawn French Mat Lie Coates Edna Smith Leola Cordray Mattie Coates

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House of Commons U. S House Representatives Shade Juniors Ingleton Nessley Jorge T. LeBoutiller Grosvenor St Athens Shrine Rhea Rennel Ambassador Stimson Ave Athens, O Roger Wagner Ngs Stephen Foster Sonas of The Folk Songs of the Frontier Jackie Gleason Nat “King” Cole Arnold Mr. Newman Chase Ruth Hes France Kasser’s Milk State RCA Victor Koons Music Store Jaynes Jaynes Furniture
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