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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1957

Page

7

Pittsburgh Symphony to Perform in Athens Tuesday

The Athens Community Concert Association hosts the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra conducted by William Steinberg in Memorial Auditorium at eight o'clock Tuesday. The 90 member ensemble will play Berlioz Brahms Debussy and Strauss as part of its 30 concerts this season.

Athens Community Concert Association Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra William Steinberg Memorial Auditorium Pittsburgh Syria Mosque Berlioz Brahms DeBussy Strauss

Birthday To Be Observed Tuesday By Girl Scouts

The Girl Scouts will celebrate their 45th birthday this Tuesday honoring Juliette Low who founded the first troop in 1912. The organization aims to help girls grow into citizens through outdoor recreation service and arts. It is organized into Brownies Intermediate and Senior groups with core values and a code stressing duty to God country and helping others.

Juliette Low Girl Scouts

Sorority Holds Spring Initiation At Alpha Gamma Delta

Alpha Gamma Delta held their spring initiation Saturday afternoon for eleven pledges. Kay Jones Athens received the model pledge award. The Feast of Roses followed at the chapter house with guests Mrs. Susan Rhodes and Mrs. John W. Stewart.

Alpha Gamma Delta Kay Jones Athens Susan Rhodes John W. Stewart Executive Council Mary Sue Camp Paula Andrew Wilmington Helen Beckley Jackson Cheryl Dales Akron Shirley Green Berea Kay Kirwin Milwaukee Wis Sandra Mollenauer Columbus Susan Ormond Hudson Sandra Woodley Willoughby Sylvia Smith

Dior marks tenth anniversary with hat ideals in Paris

Christian Dior, celebrating a decade as a couturier, defends hats as essential to civilization and slams kerchiefs on heads. He notes hats as a lifelong passion from his early millinery days and recalls his 1947 New Look revolution with full skirts.

Christian Dior Paris Mr. Dior

Social notes from Air Line area and surrounding towns

Weekend visits and local moves across Portsmouth Columbus Athens and surrounding areas. Residents include Mr and Mrs Sam Scott Mrs Nellie Mossman Dale Scott Ronnie Scott and others visiting relatives, VFA meetings, cattle testing, and weekend stays in Chillicothe Belle Center Decatur and Hartford with multiple travels among extended families.

Sam Scott Portsmouth Dwight Harvey Nellie Mossman Porter Ed Sable Don Battrell Harry Ross VFA Ohio State University Columbus Marguerite Scott Chillicothe Dale Kautz Chester William Battrell Dick Doolittle Henry Swart Fred Stanley Albany Athens Robert Voss Carl Ross Carpenter M. V. Ross Mary Gill L. F. Miller Dale Scott Ronnie Belle Center Scott Earl Bailey Jack Bailey Decatur Ill Clarence Smith Floyd Sams Hartford W. V

Lessons in Bridge: Myron Field's Grand Slam Play

Myron Field of New York gambles on a seven heart contract and seeks a grand slam. He uses a sequence of club and trump plays to infer West's diamond layout, discards, and timing. By running spades and trumps and observing early signals, he deduces the remaining diamond position and completes the slam with the ace of diamonds, dropping West's queen.

Myron Field New York Myron East West

Photo recalls 1913 Hocking Valley flood damage at Herrold Place

A historical photo shows the Joseph Herrold brick home after the 1913 flood in Athens Ohio. The flood broke an east river bank wall at Margaret Creek creating a new channel north of the Herrold property and washing away its foundation. City officials warned that future floods could cause another major breach along the Hocking River.

Hocking Valley C. H. Harris Herrold Place West Mill Athens Joseph Herrold Hocking Margaret Creek Herrold Home W. Union St Herrold Union St

Pattern only sale and Easter craft offers from Athens Messenger

The notice markets sewing patterns with sizes, price 35 cents, and pattern numbers 8481 5770 for Sue Burnett. It invites mail orders to Sue Burnett and Anne Cabot in New York and Athens offering Spring Summer 1957 Basic FASHION and an Easter bookmark project plus a 25 cent crochets embroidery knit and transfer booklet.

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

Bridge bidding query with failed opening auction

In this hands problem South holds AK 198T W322 e876 and faces a sequence 1 1 2 2. The bidder favors pass but may bid 2 spades if partner is conservative. You could not act at first opportunity and question how to proceed.

Literary Club Marks 62nd Anniversary Dinner

The Pallas' Literary Club marked its 62nd anniversary with a dinner in the University Center private dining room attended by 23 members. President Mrs. Gilbert Knight and Vice President Mrs. H. L. Dunlap led the event, with Miss Miriam Morse's doll collection as table decorations reflecting the theme Our American Heritage.

Pallas’ Literary Club University Center Gilbert Knight H. L. Dunlap Miriam Morse Marion Mair E. P. Lynn Mildred Chatter Robin Bishop Maude Matthews

Exercise to tone upper arms and posture tips

Diet does not fix heavy arms. Exercise tightens arm muscles and maintains trim lines. Stand with arms extended, lean toward a wall, bend elbows, straighten to return. Do 25 then 50 reps daily. Also advise even weight bearing, good posture, and brushing woolens before storage for better appearance and longevity.

Scouts Receive Thank You Note from Korea

Girl Scout Troop Eight received a thank you note from the Girl Scouts of Korea for materials sent to aid Korean Scouts. Athens County Child Welfare Board Executive Secretary Miss Rowena G. Sprout thanked the troop for Christmas aid to seven children. Troop Eight leader is Mrs. Carl L. Weber with assistant Miss Ruth Wooley. members include Sarah Bowling, Lynn Gardner, Ginny Neutzling, Olivia Bardin, Carla Sheron, Carolyn Weber, Sharon Wilson, Janet Woodrum, Lee Gregg, and Sue Kraft.

Girl Scouts of Korea Rowena G. Sprout Athens County Child Welfare Board Carl L. Weber Ruth Wooley Sarah Bowling Lynn Gardner Ginny Neutzling Olivia Bardin Carla Sheron Carolyn Weber Sharon Wilson Janet Woodrum Lee Gregg Sue Kraft

Meeting of the Athens East ern Star Tonight

A meeting of the Athens East ern Star is set for 7 30 tonight. Refreshments will follow degree work. The note also mentions using all purpose flour for yeast breads to ensure sufficient gluten for framework loaves or rolls.

Athens Eastern Star

Ladies Auxiliary members support Heart Fund and Freedom Crusade

Members of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars met at Gilham-Frank Post in New Marshfield. District President Mary Scott announced the 12th district conference will be in Gallipolis on March 10 and officers will be elected at the March 21 meeting. The Empire State Building with its new 222 foot tower stands 1472 feet tall over Manhattan.

Heart Fund Crusade For Freedom Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Gilham- Frank New Marshfield Mary Scott Auxiliary Gallipolis Empire State Building Manhattan

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