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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1957

Page

9

Famous Conductor To Direct Pittsburgh Symphony Tonight

William Steinberg, renowned conductor, leads the 90 piece Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in Memorial Auditorium for the Athens Community Concert Association. The program at eight features Berlioz Beatrice and Benedict overture, Brahms Symphony No 3, Debussy nocturnes Clouds and Festivals, and Strauss Death and Transfiguration.

William Steinberg Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Memorial Auditorium Athens Community Concert Association Major Symphony Orchestra America Europe Berlioz Beatrice and Benedict Debussy R. Strauss

Athens Women End 30 000 Mile Overseas Trip

Miss Roberta S. Burson and Miss Mollie Jackson of 65 Stewart St return to Athens after nearly seven months traveling through Australia New Zealand Fiji Honolulu Vancouver and Mexico They spent time in Sydney Melbourne Rotorua Auckland and Vancouver and met friends in New Orleans en route home The pair held Jobs in Australia and with The Athens Messenger and Sydney Technical High School.

Australia New Zealand Fiji Islands Honolulu Vancouver B.C Old Mexico Roberta S. Burson Mollie Jackson Stewart St Miss Jackson Frank Jackson Sutherland New South Wales Sydney San Francisco Suva Auckland Fiji Melbourne Heidelberg Miss Burson Ohio University Australian Broadcasting Co Athens Messenger Nelsonville Sydney Technical High School Buchtel- York S.S. Oriova Rotorura Los Angeles Calif Phoenix Ariz Otto Weber Dan Athens New Orleans

Birthday Party Honors Mrs Effie Wooley at 84

A birthday party honoring Mrs Effie Wooley of 67 Stewart Street celebrated her 84th birthday Sunday at the Wooley home. Attending were Cyril and Pauline Wooley with children, the Duane Townsend family, Marie Rogers, Dwight Bowles and Carrie Ann, plus others from Millfield Middle town and Dayton.

Effie Wooley Stewart St Wooley Cyril Wooley Dean Wooley Ronnie Pauline Paulette Millfield Orville Townsend Duane Townsend Middletown Marie Rogers Xenia Dwight Bowles Carrie Ann Dayton

Couple Exchanges Vows in Evening Nazarene Ceremony

Doris Ann Thompson and Ralph Goldsberry wed in a single ring ceremony at eight o clock on March 1 at the Nazarene Parsonage The Plains. Rev. Arnold E Beckwith officiated with Jack Thompson and wife as bridal attendants. Doris Ann is a Plains High School senior. Ralph Goldsberry serves in the U S Air Force stationed in Alaska. They planned a short wedding trip to northern Ohio.

E. T. Thompson the Plains Doris Ann Ralph Goldsberry Nazarene Parsonage Arnold E. Beckwith Jack Thompson the Plains High School Goldsberry U. S. Air Force Alaska Ohio

Celebrates His 75th Birthday in Athens Family on Telephones

Mr. F. C. Tribe of 72 Central Ave observed his 75th birthday with distant family. Paul Tribe in Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Fred VanMeter and Sandra in Bellflower joined via long distance. Athens relatives gathered at the Tribe home. Also notes wallpaper dated over a century.

F. C. Tribe Central Ave Paul Tribe Nashville, Tenn Fred VanMeter Sandra Bellflower Calif

Club Calendar Brightens Wednesday Social Dates

The schedule lists multiple gatherings: P. E. O. with Mrs. Wade Burk at 5 Ohio Ave 7 30 p m. Athens Needle Club with Mrs. Selby Glazier at 2 p m. Gasell Guild of CCL with Mrs. Ralph Wigal 1342 Morris Ave 8 p m. New Marshfield Canasta Club with Mrs. Robert Hawk The Plains 7 30 p m. Fidelity Rebekah Lodge 8 p Albany Riding Club 7 30 p m. Albany Temple WCF with Mrs. Richard Jarvis 8 p m. CWF of First Christian Church at the church 7 30 p m. Albany Wednesday Club at 7 30 p m in the high school home economics dept. Mother's Circle at Mrs. Francis White Route 4. Veneer Chapter OES practice for officers Guysville 7 30 p m. March 13.

Albany Temple Richard Jarvis First Christian Church Albany Mother's Circle Francis White

Generous George Helps Declarer as Oswald Jacoby Plays

In a bridge column note, George faces declarer with a Christmas gift style play. The declarer discards a heart and later proceeds with a club finesse only to see George win with the king and seal the contract.

Bridge play leaves slam contract in doubt after failed heart break

The passage describes a bridge hand where the declarer won the opening diamond with his ace, then tried trumps and hearts to discard losing cards. With hearts not breaking, he led a diamond to dummy's king and discarded a diamond, prompting George to intervene with a third diamond lead.

Declarer George Dummy

Bridge Question: Two Spades Bid After South Doubled

In a standard contract bidding scenario, with North Fast and South holding a kamay hand, respond to South's double of one heart. The recommended action is to bid two spades, signaling interest in a spade contract and showing weakness from the earlier pass.

Coming and Going among Chauncey and Columbus Residents

Mr and Mrs Robert Alderman and family of Chauncey visited H A Elkins at 103 State St last weekend Mrs Alderman is Elkins daughter John Francis 178 Congress St hosted their granddaughter and husband Larry Morrison of Racine Billy Neal and children Bruce and Lesa of Toledo visited nearns Withers family Mrs Neal accompanied home Sunday Dinner guests at the Withers home included Russell Flint of Columbus Jerry Jgers Paul Milligan of Athens

Robert Alderman Chauncey H. A. Elkins State St Alderman Elkins John Francis Congress St Larry Morrison Racine Billy Neal Bruce Lesa Toledo

OU Dames Hear Address By Dr Wm Cooper At March Meet

About 100 persons attended the OU Dames March meeting in Rufus Putnam auditorium. Dr William Cooper of Ohio University spoke on The Mental Development of Children. The Mother's Club sponsored the social hour. three cakes won by Mrs Jones, Mrs McDonald, and Mrs Schoenegge. Next meeting set for April 3 and a gardening lecture by the Newcomer's Club is planned.

OU Dames Rufus Putnam William Cooper Ohio University Mother's Club Robert Jones Jerry McDonald Donald Schoenegge Newcomer's Club

Maternity and Infant Care Classes Begin March 14

Zeta Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi offers maternity and infant care classes in Sheltering Arms Hospital nurses dining room. Topics include pregnancy growth, lifestyle, baby needs, bathing formula, and labor preparation with physician and hospital staff endorsement. Authorities: Ohio State Dept of Health plan. instructors Mrs Farley Thompson Rose Stubbs. Judas silver value noted at about $19.50.

Zeta Alpha Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sheltering Arms Hospital Physicians of Athens Ohio State Dept. of Health James Farley Jack Thompson William R. Rose Thomas H. Stubbs Frank Foster, Jr Judas Christ

Adorable kitten motif dress pattern and pattern book

Advertisement for sewing patterns and the 1957 Needlework ALBUM from The Athens Messenger. Highlights include a two-piece ensemble with removable cape, kitten motifs, tissue pattern No. 5235 for sizes 2 to 4, and Pattern No. 8433 with PATTO RAMA in larger sizes. Also promotes Basic FASHION Spring Summer 1957 issue for 25 cents.

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

Rennel Concentrate Helps Mrs Wofford Lose 29 Pounds

Mrs Minna Wofford of Youngstown Ohio says her doctor advised weight loss and after starting Rennel Concentrate she shed 29 pounds. She urges readers to ask their druggist for 4 ounces of liquid Rennel Concentrate and promises steady results.

Youngstown Ohio Minna Wofford Orrin Youngstown, O

AAUW Annual Book Fair Opens Friday in Athens

The Athens Branch AAUW announces the third annual Book Fair from March 15 to 22 at the Union Printing Co building on Washington St. Hours are 9 am to 8 pm Friday and Saturday and 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. Proceeds fund the OU scholarship for an Athens County girl.

Union Printing Co Washington St Athens The American Association of University Women AAUW Athens County

Saddle Sisters To Meet Wednesday

A meeting of the Saddle Sisters is announced for March 13. Newly appointed officers include Linda White president Kay White vice president Anna Baumgaertel secretary Anna White treasurer Ben Lindsey program chairman Mary Lou Woodyard news reporter Peggy Hoisington game chairman Maxine Bolin guard.

The Saddle Sisters Linda White Kay White Anna Baumgaertel Sec’g Anna White Treas Ben Lindsey Mary Lou Woodyard Peggy Hoisington Maxine Bolin

Society notices deadline reminder from The Messenger

Editor reminds contributors that social items must reach the society desk by 9 am for same day appearance in The Messenger social columns. Meeting reports should be telephoned or sent the day after the event if possible.

the Messenger

Pledges Fraternity at Ohio University

Robert Decker Jr son of Mr and Mrs R W Decker of 22 W Stimson Ave pledges Lambda Chi Alpha at Ohio University He is active in Demolay work at the time of the pledge announcement

Robert Decker, Jr R. W. Decker W. Stimson Ave Lambda Chi Alpha Ohio University Decker

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the Social Scene Cologne Germany Steinberg Palestine Symphony Orchestra NBC Symphony Buffalo Philharmonic University Shop Foster's House of Fashion Sports Illustrated Vienna D Shoe Store South Court Street Brand Name Retailer Tribe Mr. Tribe Charles Tribe Nancy George Merchant Wade Burk Ohio Ave Athens Needle Club Selby Glazier Gasell Guild of CCL Ralph Wigal Morris Ave New Marshfield Canasta Club Robert Hawk Fidelity Rebekah Lodge Albany Riding Club P. m O.E.S Guysville By Oswald Jacoby SOUTH Wm. Cooper Ady Courees Attra Walter Ervin Pres Mera At Cline Pharmacy Co Pledges Fraternity St.joseph Norelco Athens Jewelers S. Court Athens, Ohio Allraank Old Erin Ant Hallmark Notes
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