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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1953

Page

10

AAUW Past Presidents Honored at Athens Dinner and Folksong Recital

The Athens AAUW held a dinner honoring past presidents in Lindsay Hall with Mrs. Samuel Erskine presenting crests to leaders Miss Edna Felt and Mrs. Robert Marquis among others. Folk song recitalist Mrs. Grimes performed on auto-harp and dulcimer, tracing Ohio songs from river work to Buckeye campaigns and white spirituals.

Samco Ohio Anne Even Euknons Columbus American Association of University Women Lindsay Hall AAUW Robert Marquis Edna Felt Irvin Quick Edith Wray Genevieve Apgar Charles G. Matthews Samuel Erskine Athens Irma FE. Voigt F. H. Krecker Mary Helen Fretts Ohio Wesleyan University Milo Kimball Louise Fields Sara Jones Anne Keating Ts Grimes United Kentucky Grimes

Maids of honor named for royal coronation

Lady Anne Coke daughter of the Earl of Leicester is chosen by Queen Elizabeth II as one of six maids of honor to carry the queen's train at Westminster Abbey on June 2. The Times notes the royal precedent set by Queen Victoria and mentions Lady Anne's Athens visit in late November and stay with Mrs. H Westcott Roach.

Anne Coke Earl of Leicester England Elizabeth II New York Times Anne Athens H. Westcott Roach Ohio University Times Queen Victoria Westminster Abbey

Needlework pattern ad for daytime dress and album

Delighting readers with a front button daytime dress for shorter figures, pattern No. 8900 offered in multiple sizes with over size buttons noted. Includes yardage and coin price, plus mailing details to Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger. Also promotes the Anne Cabot Needlework Album with instructions for puppets, embroidery stitches, and grand designs.

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

Ike's Navy Sharpshooter and Whitman Guard White House

Navy sharpshooter Helen Weaver and secretary Ann Whitman join Dwight Eisenhower's inner circle at the White House. Weaver, a Hanover PA native, served with Nimitz and Denfeld and handles top brass secrets. Whitman, a former Commodore aide, balances humor with efficient typing and keeps Eisenhoppers as playful desk gadgets.

Whitman Yeoman Weaver White House Ike New York David Levy Antioch College Ohio United Fruit Co Wave Weaver Navy Chester Nimitz Louis Denfeld Forrest P. Sherman Yeoman Weaver York County Pennsylvania Helen

PTA Workshop Planned at OU

Leadership techniques for PTA members will be demonstrated and discussed in a two day workshop on the Ohio University campus March 26 27. The event is part of a state series by Ohio PTA led by Mrs. Loren Staats of Athens. Dr. Margaret Felsinger and F H McKelvey will direct the sessions open to Southeastern Ohio PTA groups.

Parent-Teacher Association Negee Ohio University Ohio Pta Loren Staats Athens PTA Margaret Felsinger Y F. H. McKelvey University Center For Educational Service Ohio Lindley Hall

Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Elect Officers

Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae elected officers for the coming year at the home of Mrs. James Ebright. Elected were Mrs. Seth Lewis president Miss Nancy Packard vice president Mrs. E. E. Munden treasurer Mrs. Clark E. Williams secretary flower chairman Mrs. Art Hooper newsletter editor Miss Margaret Burt reunion chairman Miss Hazel Roach tax stamp chairman and Mrs. A. R. Frame magazine chairman. Executive council includes Mrs. John W. Stewart council chairman Miss Margaret Burt financial advisor Mrs. Franklin Calvin house advisor Mrs. James Ebright rushing adviser Mrs. Earl Hooper social advisor Mrs. E. E. Munden scholarship advisor and Miss Nancy Packard fraternity education adviser. Members donated to the heart fund and a potluck dinner was served with Mrs. Henry Corradini assisting.

Alpha Gamma Delta James Ebright Seth Lewis Nancy Packard E. E. Munden Clark E. Williams Art Hooper Margaret Burt Hazel Roach A. R. Frame John W. Stewart Franklin Calvin Earl Hooper Heart Fund Henry Corradini

Embroidered Psalm Panel Pattern No 2168

Easy to sew embroidery panel in purple yellow white and green features the XXIII Psalm. Pattern No 2168 includes cross stitch design transfers stitch illustrations material needs and color chart. Send 30 cents coins and your name address size and pattern number to Sue Burnett.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N. Y

Lessons in Bridge Playing By Oswald Jacoby

Experienced players recognize the diamond situation where guessing plays a crucial role. In today’s hand West opens three of spades, declarer declines the finesse, and after several precise plays the correct guess leads to a setting trick for West.

Oswald Jacoby West Declarer East South Diamonds

Social Calendar Highlights at Summit Grange

On Saturday at Summit Grange in New Marsh field the 8 p.m. degree practice includes a note to take sandwiches. The 00 Women's Association of Alexander Presbyterian Church hosts a rummage sale at Athens City hall.

Summit Grange New Marshfield Women’s Association of Alexander Presbyterian Church Athens City Hall

Canasta Club Meets at Mrs Hawk Home in New Marshfield

The New Marshfield Canasta Club met at Mrs. Robert Hawk’s home with Mrs. Alma Rhorick winning the prize. Other attendees included Mrs. Betty Llewellyn Mrs. Betty Mace Mrs. Mary Scott Mrs. Fern Whitlatch and Mrs. Hazel Neutzling.

Alma Rhorick New Marshfield Canasta Club Robert Hawk Betty Llewellyn Betty Mace Mary Scott Fern Whitlatch Hazel Neutzling

Phi Mu Plans Annual Carnation Ball at Country Club

Phi Mu sorority hosts its annual Carnation Ball at the country club Saturday night from 8 30 to 11 30. The event features pink and white Carnation decorations, Howie Chapman orchestra with Ted Jackson as vocalist, and Mrs Carrie Sandlie as chaperone. Notable guests include Pres and Mrs J C Baker and a long list of members and their spouses. The evening closes with the Sweet heart Song I Love You Truly.

Phi Mu Sorority Country Club Phi Mu Howie Chapman Ted Jackson Wade Burke George Mills Barbara Humphrey Howard Sands Harry Semple A. H. Buckle Gracie Deissle Clarence Dow Laurence Eblin Joseph Grogan Maurice Guthrie

Higley Circle Elects Officers at March Meeting

Higley Study Circle met at Mrs. C. W. Gross’s home with Mrs. John Francis as hostess. Officers elected for the coming year were Mrs. H. H. Sands president and other officers including vice president Mrs. F. L. Shoemaker and treasurer Mrs. Robert Ohlinger. Members voted to donate to the Red Cross and set the next gathering for March 18 at Mrs. E. R. Glazier’s home.

R. J. Studer Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs State Federation Higley C. W. Gross John Francis H. H. Sands F. L. Shoemaker

Manners and the Horn: A Quiet Driving Etiquette

A columnist argues good manners in driving by avoiding horn use. He notes horns should not announce arrival, scare pedestrians, or rush others at lights. The piece champions courtesy and criticizes self serving horn blasting while driving.

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