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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1958

Page

11

Dorati to Lead Minneapolis Symphony in Athens Concert

Antal Dorati will direct the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra in a Memorial Auditorium concert concluding the 1957-58 Athens Community Concert series. The program starts at 3 PM and includes Weber Oberon Overture, Dvorak Symphony No.4, Strauss Death and Transfiguration, and Stravinsky FirebirdSuite. Dorati, born in Budapest, has held major opera posts and conducted worldwide with a noted career as a program maker.

Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra Memorial Auditorium Athens America Antal Dorati Budapest Royal Opera House Dresden Opera House Munster Dorati The Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo Company Ballet Covent Garden London Teatro del Lico Barcelona New York Metropolitan Australia Hans Kindler National Symphony of Washington Weber Dvorak R. Strauss Stravinsky

Antique Tips At Sayre Study Circle Meeting

Mrs. R. J. Studer advised members to inspect furniture and glass for authenticity or reproductions at the Sayre Study Circle gathering hosted by Mrs. D. B. Green last Tuesday. The session also featured a meditation by Mrs. C. R. White as 17 members answered roll call with the name of an Ohio governor.

R. J. Studer Sayre Study Circle D. B. Green

Area Students On Dean's List

Five Ohio University students in Athens are recognized on the Dean's list for last semester in the College of Arts and Sciences. They are Dennis White, Miss Mary Lou Wichterman, Miss Regina Wood, Miss Margaret Elliott, and James Parr, with their family addresses listed.

Ohio University Athens College of Arts and Sciences Dennis White Denver White Livingston St Mary Lou Wichterman R. F. Wichterman Arden Place Regina Wood Frank E. Wood Fisher Road Margaret Elliott Rush Elliott Marietta Ave James Parr Virginia Parr Rte. 3 Coolville

Easy Blue Lustre Carpet Cleaner Debuts

The Blue Lustre carpet cleaner is described as the easiest and cleanest rug cleaner after years of research. It leaves no foreign residue, keeps pile open and fluffy, and colors appear like magic. Safe for all carpets and economical as two gallons clean three 9 by 12 rugs.

Navajo Missionary Talk by Ohio University Professor

Miss Mary Cowan assistant professor of home economics at Ohio University spoke at the Child Guidance Circle meeting about missionary work with the Navajo Indians. She urged a higher power and foreign-studies open, then the group planned support for an Easter adopted family and a May conference at the First Methodist Church in Athens.

Mary Cowan Ohio University Child Guidance Circle CCL Dean Nida Hudson Athens Don Hoffee

OU Cast To Conclude Suspense Play Saturday

Ohio University stages Agatha Christie mystery Witness For The Prosecution ending a five night run. Leonard Vole stands accused with Romaine as alibi, Sir Wilfrid Roberts defends, with strong performances by Glenn Alsop Diane Barnhart and others.

University Theatre Christie Leonard Vole Romaine Vale Wilfrid Roberts Virginia Hahne Ohio University Vole Glenn Alsop Frank Mularo Wilfrid Robarts Thomas Fess Diane Barnhart Margaret Jones Agatha Christie Ohio University Group Speech Building

Square Dance to Benefit Plains High Senior Trip

Mothers of The Plains High School senior class sponsor a round and square dance this Saturday from 7 30 to 11 p m at the VFW Hall Tickets are available at the door Proceeds fund the senior trip to Washington D C and New York

the Plains High School VFW Hall Washington D. C New York

Postal Workers Theme Song Set to Dwarfs Tune

Humorous note imitates a song about postal workers with a playful refrain. It mentions a budget benefit and a 5-cent letter wage. It also advertises a Canadian pickerel dinner at Blosser's for tomorrow at a dollar seventy.

Postal Employees Blosser’s

Study Circle To Be Hostess To Federation

Twenty one members and one guest Mrs Barbara Alderman attended Hobson Study Circle at the Cottage Tea House Tuesday. Mrs Alderman showed colored slides and spoke on a home reducing plan and care for the body. The circle will host the City Federation on March 10 at the Cottage Tea House. The next meeting is set for March 18 at Mrs Lou Mundens home.

Cottage Tea House C. G. Housk H. A. Elkins Lou Munden

Social Calendar Shower and Dinner for Chappell Event

Social calendar notes a shower and belting at Mrs. Lois Ruth's home near Shade for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chappell with Patricia Jane McPherson as hostess. Albany Grange holds first and second degree work this evening. members urged to bring sandwiches or fruit salad. Athens Willing Workers Loyal Temperance Legion meets at 9 30 a m at Mrs. Bessie Strong's home with children 12 and under invited. Mrs. William Buehl of Hamilton visits Athens relatives while awaiting move to Mesa Arizona to join her husband in radio work.

Lois Ruth Robert Chappell Patricia Jane McPherson Albany Grange, & P.m Athens Willing Workers Loyal Temperance Legion Bessie Strong Fremont St William Buehl Nancy Lee Hamilton Raymond Lee

Rebekah Lodges Honor Universal Friendship Month Observance

New Marshfield Rebekah Lodge No. 884 plans with Nannie Allom Lodge Athens to mark Universal Friendship Month on March 1. Members will read letters from lodges in Alaska Denmark England Norway Sweden and Hawaii. Myrtle Fauble is honored as past president of the Ohio Rebekah Assembly. Birth anniversary of Schuyler Colfax noted and a Universal Rebekah Friendship House planned. An 11th anniversary party is scheduled for March 18.

New Marshfield Myrtle Fauble Ohio Rebekah Assembly Nancy Pierce Erma Wagoner Dolores Beal Marinda Stewart Maude Judy Ann Dicken Milda McClain Hazel Trout Schuyler Colfax Rebekah Order Universal Rebekah Friendship House

Emblem Club Welcomes Two New Members At District Night

Athens Emblem Club received Mrs. Tom Henry and Mrs. Robert Hender son during the District Deputy night. District deputy Mrs. Clara Belle Bradley of Gallipolis inspected the club. Guests from Nelsonville and Gallipolis attended as president Mrs. John Cox introduced them. A potluck supper is planned for the March 17 meeting.

Tom Henry Robert Henderson Athens Emblem Club Clara Belle Bradley Gallipolis Nelsonville John Cox

Mahaffeys Return From Florida Trip

Mr and Mrs Robert Mahaffey and son Robert Jr of 81 Central Ave returned home after a vacation in Florida They were guests of Mrs Mahaffeys father Edward West of Orlando and Mr and Mrs Carl Cox of Titusville The family visited The Sunken Gardens in St Petersburg Marineland in St Augustine and other places of interest

Robert Mahaffey Robert, Jr Central Ave Florida Edward West Mahaffey Orlando Carl Cox Titusville Fla Mahaffeys Sunken Gardens St. Petersburg Marineland St. Augustine

Vesper Service Opens National Girl Scout Week in Athens

To begin National Girl Scout Week in Athens a vesper service for Girl Scouts and friends will be at First Presbyterian Church Sunday at 5 30 p m The Rev Roger Rice will preach on A Way of Life Scouts from several troops participate Martha Dee Morrison will play the prelude Presentation of the colors led by Patricia Burke Marsha McAfee Diana McGarvey and Marie Smith Troop 41 Connie Cobdell and Debbie Kail Troop 17 lead the Brownie promise Girl Scout promise led by Joyce Smith Troop 7 scripture read by Carla Hall Troop 20 Ushers Stefania Denbow Berinthia Rosenberg Debby Jo Miller and Billy Jean Miller Troop 11

Athens First Presbyterian Church Roger Rice Martha Dee Morrison Patricia Burke Marsha McAfee Diana McGarvey Marie Smith Connie Cobdell Debbie Kail Joyce Smith Carla Hall Stefania Denbow Berinthia Rosenberg Debby Jo Miller Billy Jean Miller

Lessons in Bridge North Alaska Hands Offer Contrasting Plays

In a match point duplicate, South contemplates four spades vs four no trump. He chooses a club finisher by ducking West on the clubs leading to dummy’s jack and wins ten tricks for a top score. The club plan succeeds by needing only one correct card versus two for diamonds.

South Declarer West

Bridge puzzle asks for five hearts response after auction

In a bridge bidding sequence West North East South a 2 heart pass 1 club pass 3 club pass 3 heart pass pass you hold A 9 6 8 5 and K A B 7 6. If partner can win the second heart lead they should try for six clubs. Today asking what to do when partner bids five hearts and what to bid next. Tomorrow provides answer.

Helping Hand by Friendly Hour Neighbor Club

The Friendly Hour Neighbor Club organized a quilting session at Mrs. Fern Whitlatch’s home to make a comfort for a family burned out by fire. Members shared a noon potluck and enjoyed games and contests led by Mrs. Hazel Neutzling and Mrs. James Allen. Officer elections are planned at the next gathering at Mrs. Emory Allen Jr.’s home.

Friendly Hour Neighbor Club Fern Whitlatch Hazel Neutzling Jack Wallace Neutzling James Allen Baker Emory Allen

Foot safe: choose leather, firm support for spring cleaning

Homemakers are urged to prep for spring housecleaning with sturdy, all leather low heels that fit securely and support the arch. Leather soles reduce slips and blisters, while a post cleaning foot soak with bicarbonate and powder promotes comfort and readiness for tomorrow’s chores.

Final Day to Enter Mrs America Contest in Athens

Less than a week left for Athens area homemakers to enter the 1958 Mrs. America contest. Deadline is midnight Monday March 10. Entries available at the gas company office 18 W State Athens. Eligible entrants are homemakers over 21. The Athens division winner gets a gas range and a chance to compete in the state finals in Columbus April 9 and 10. Judges rate homemaking ability poise personality grooming and community activity.

Athens Area W. State Athens Columbus

Athens Girl Scout Council Finances Its Work Adequately

Mrs. Thor Olson explains the Athens area Girl Scout Council is financially sound. Community Chest drives United Appeal drives and local fund drives fund operations. Members pay one dollar national dues. Council funds support staff offices and camps while troops keep their own treasuries.

Athens Girl Scout Council Thor Olson Athens Olson

Needlecraft Pattern 615 for a Quilt Design

Pattern 615 offers charts directions and patch layout for a single or double bed quilt. Send thirty five cents plus five cents for first class mailing to The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept New York. Include pattern number name address and zone clearly.

Athens Messenger P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y

Misses Printed Pattern 4559 Misses Styles 10 to 20

Fashion readers can sew summer separates from Printed Pattern 4559. Includes top 16 sizes 10 to 20 with fabric requirements for shorts and skirt. Send 35 cents per pattern plus 5 cents for first class mail to Anne Adams in New York with name address zone size and style number.

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

Record Hop Set For Saturday at Rome Canaan High

A senior class sponsored dance will be held at Rome Canaan High School this Saturday night from 7 to 10 o clock. The event is titled a record hop and aims to provide school entertainment for students and attendees.

Rome-Canaan High School

Dayton Woman Mrs Campbell Ill in Hospital

Dayton relatives report Mrs George H Campbell is ill and hospitalized in Dayton. She is the daughter of Mrs J H Rogers and sister of Mrs Belford Bobo of Pomeroy Rd, with friends and family receiving word of her condition.

George H. Campbell Dayton Campbell J. H. Rogers Belford Bobo Pomeroy Rd

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