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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1958

Page

9

New Officers Named by City Federation Women’s Clubs

At the Cottage Tea House meeting the City Federation of Women’s Clubs named officers for the coming year. President Rob ert Studer is from Sayre Study Club with other posts filled by members from Pallas Club Garden and Nature Club and Athena Delphian Club. The April state meeting delegates were chosen. Also noted: birth of Gregory Paul Rhine, third child of Edward and Mrs Rhine of 123 Morris Ave.

City Federation of Women’s Clubs Cottage Tea House William Smith Robert Ohlinger A. C. Anderson Robert J. Studer Sayre Study Club Howard Dunlap Pallas Club Raymond Lee Garden and Nature Club Laura Kettle Progressive Club Sec’y Jesse H. Day Athena Delphian Club F. Shoemaker Higley Study Circle R. J. Studer James Josten A. T. Stewart L. J. Hartin C. Laughlin A. T. Volwiler Columbus W. H. Worthman State Capitol Robert Jones Edward Ritfine Morris Ave Sheltering Arms Hospital Gregory Paul Dale Edward Rhine Ohio University Albert C. Gubitz Delle Morris Waukegan, Ill

Leaches Honored At Farewell Party In Local Home

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Smith hosted a Monday evening farewell party for Elder and Mrs. Arthur D Leach who will move to Texas next week. Leach has served as pastor of the Seventh Day Adventist Church for four years. Attendees included numerous local families and friends.

Clyde Smith Hudson Ave Arthur D Leach Texas Leach Seventh Day Adventist Church Eder John Davidson Ethel Ayers Ethel Guthrie Charles Poston Alice Robinson Violet Rowland Florence Hooper Doris Legg Mae Woogerd

Frankes of Pontiac welcome Brent Alan birth

Mr and Mrs Don Frank of Pontiac Michigan are parents of Brent Alan born February 24. They also have a son Richard Lee age 28 months. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Denver Gooding of Golf Course Road.

Don Frank Pontiac. Mich Brent Alan Richard Lee Denver Gooding Golf Course

South Canaan Group Hears Missionary

The March meeting of the South Canaan Baptist Missionary Band met at the church. President Selma Mansfield led the session as members brought handmade dresses to mail to a missionary couple’s daughter in French West Africa. Harold Hill of Elyria spoke as guest. Refreshments followed at the parsonage for 23 attendees. The next meeting is April 3 at the Kincade home.

South Canaan Baptist Missionary Band Selma Mansfield French West Africa Clair S. Thompson Erwin O. Kincade

Shirley Seigred Named To Group In Recognition

Shirley Seigred of Rt. 2 Athens has been accepted for membership in the National Writers Club the leading organization for freelance writers based in Denver Colorado The club council includes Gene Fowler William F E Barrett Thomas W Duncan Palmer Hoyt and Clyde Brion Davis

Shirley Seigfred Rt. 2 Athens National Writers Club Denver Colo Gene Fowler William FE. _ Barrett Thomas W. Duncan Palmer Hoyt Clyde Brion Davis

Lessons in Bridge K964 Q432 Hand Transcript

A bridge hand credited to the late Shep Barclay appears from a team match. Six hearts reached, with Barclay's bidding, and a defense featuring West with the queen of diamonds. A complex unblocking play, discards, and trump maneuvers lead to a win or near miss depending on spade breaks.

Shepard Barclay Shep Barclay’s West’s Adeeds Fe PS Ap

Father-Son Banquet Set For Mar 29

Plans were made for the Father and Son Masonic banquet to be held March 29 at the New Marshfield Chapter No 346 Order of Eastern Star meeting at the home of Worthy Matron Freda Crow. Refreshments were served and movies shown. Attending members include Shelby Collins and several area women from New Marshfield and Carbondale.

Father and Son Masonic New Marshfield Order of Eastern Star Worthy Freda Crow Shelby Collins Grace Dinsmoor Mattie Gabriel Freda Kennard Nellie Chesser Nelle Gilham

Harris speaks on Ohio history at Lydia Lash Evans Club

C H Harris gave a program on Ohio and Athens County history to the Lydia Lash Evans Club. He traced early schools including Albany's first Negro school, noted payed tuition in early schools, and recalled Ohio's 1825 start of the free public system and later high school authorizations. Mrs James Woods hosted. Mrs Evan Edwards led the business meeting.

C. H. Harris Ohio Athens County Lydia Lash Evans Ohio University Harris Albany Ohio Free Public James Woods Evan Edwards

Senior CCL Elects New Officers

The Senior CCL elected officers for the coming year at a meeting hosted by Mrs. John Deem at 42 Carpenter St. Officers include President Mrs Fred Lee Tom, Vice President Mrs Ernest Hart, Second Vice President Mrs John Deem, Secretary Mrs Herman Ellis, Treasurer Mrs V O Kail, Press Reporter Mrs Lee, and Legislative Chairman Mrs William Giesecke. Mrs Tom led the business session. devotions were by Mrs Hart.

CCL John Deem Carpenter St Fred Lee Tom Ernest Hart Herman Ellis V. O. Kail Lee William Giesecke Hart Kail Ethel Sargent Tom

Area Libraries Aid In Cancer Effort

Women from Alfred and Dutch Ridge gathered Tuesday March 4 at Mrs Norma Midkiff home to make cancer dressings gowns and bed pads. Attendees included Nina Robinson Clara Follrod Clara Blackwood Lucy Gaul Linnie Gaul Helen Woodie Isola Taylor Hazel Stout Glena Saylor Ella Yost Ollie Atherton and Genevieve Guthrie.

Alfred and Dutch Ridge Norma Midkiff Nina Robinson Clara Follrod Clara Blackwood Lucy Gaul Linnie Gaul Helen Woodie Isola Taylor Hazel Stout Glenna Saylor Ella Yost Ollie Atherton Genevieve Guthrie

Athens Grange Meeting Scheduled for March 20

Athens Grange will not meet this Thursday but will convene on Thursday March 20 at 8 p m. Third and fourth degrees will be conferred. Mrs P B Sidders leads devotions in the second in a series of Lenten services tonight at the First Christian Church.

Athens P. B. Sidders First Christian Church

Coming and Going Mrs. Denver Gooding Returns Home in Golf Course Rd

Mrs. Denver Gooding returns to Golf Course Rd after a 10 day visit in Pontiac Michigan with son-in law Don Frank and family. The Franks welcome Brent Alan born Feb 24. Guests last weekend include Herman E Jones in East Liverpool and Ralph Fleck of Dayton visiting Mrs. Jessie Hagaman and Mrs. Lloyd Gille.

Denver Gooding Golf Course Rd Pontiac Mich Don Frank Franks Brent Alan Herman E. Jones N. Lancaster St Ralph Fleck Dayton Mr. Fleck Jones Jack Gilbert Jody Christy Athens Liverpool Gilbert Lloyd Gille Gilberts Jessie Hagaman

Athens Girls Take Office in Zeta Chapter Elections

Four Athens girls win offices in Alpha Gamma Delta Zeta chapter with Annette Luce as president. Others include Jill Ans activities chair and Mary Sue Camp treasurer. Granddaughters of Athens couples also noted among officers.

Zeta Chapter Alpha Gamma Delta Athens Annette Luce Guy H. Gardner Jillans Robert Chute Mary Sue Camp Kay Jones Rush Carolyn Williams Rush Geraldine Duncan Names Marilyn Richards Kay Kirwin Barbara Hatcher Carol Held Susan Ormond House Judith Zimba Cheryl Dales Gail Deakins Judith Lewatt Jennifer Hammill Kay LeFavor Sarah Green Karen Matheny Phyllis Donley Pan-Hellenic Sally Wiley Barbara Evans Penni Hollwager Madeleine . Barnett Sandra Woodley

Kappa Delta Gamma Eta Chapter Marks Third Year on Campus

The Gamma Eta chapter of Kappa Delta at Ohio University celebrates its third anniversary today with a party planned for current members and alumnae. Gamma Eta is one of seven OU chapters. the countywide sorority group includes 93 chapters with over 45 000 members and 289 alumnae associations.

Gamma Eta Kappa Delta Ohio University Ohio

Bridge bidding puzzle with seven spades contract

In a club bidding scenario South holds 4 3 2. West North East South: 1 heart pass 2 clubs 3 clubs 4 hearts double pass pass 5 clubs 6 cards. South holds Q 4 3 and K 9 7 6 5. Question asks how to respond. The problem notes that A-pass is suggested to avoid giving partner mistaken open against seven spades. The second sequence shows South with 4 9 7 1 7 6 5 A K B 7 T 6. The text ends with an invitation to a solution tomorrow.

West North East South

Club Calendar of Social Events in the Area

Alexander Presbyterian Wom en's Ass'n regular meeting at the church at 1 30 p m Pomona Grange meets at 8 p m at New Marshfield Summit Grange hosts Lecturers from York Albany Athens granges to run the program So Sew Circle meets at 7 30 p m at Mrs C C Beverage 35 Race St Faculty Wives Hobby Group meets at 8 p m at Mrs George Lobdell 46 Graham Ave to work on hats and hand work Phone 27091 for transportation

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y Alexander Presbyterian Women’s Ass’n Pomona Grange New Marshfield Summit Grange York Albany Athens So-Sew Circle George Lobdell Graham Ave AAUW G. T. Wilkinson Woodside Margaret Jane Fischer Margaret Webster Chubb House

Roses in Spring Garden Care and Planting Tips

Practical guide for gardeners planning spring rose care. Covers soil, drainage, sun, rooting, and fertilizer. advises immediate planting from nursery, proper pruning, and post plant care. Includes local club schedules and events for Athens area groups.

Sudsy Cloth Cleans Car Seats For Busy Families

A washable plastic seat cover helps protect a car interior from children. Sudsy cloth cleans away fingerprints and dusty smudges quickly, keeping seats neat with minimal effort.

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Hobson Study Circle Gregory Paul Rhine Leaches Brent Alan Frank South Canaan Harold Hill Fellowship of Baptists For Home Missions of Elyria Shirley Seigred Needlecraft Dept P.Q Old Chelsea Station LLE Mrs, Sidders Sorority Anewar Gardener's Spring Almanac American Association of Nurserymen Richland Ave Methodist Church Elze Osborne BPW V.C.D. Club Order of Rainbow Masonic Temple Alfred Home Demonstration Club Claire Blackwood Sumner Airline Kathleen Love American Athenian Club Bernard Weaver N. Court St Arbuckles Uhlman S. Court Street Dean East State Street
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