Missionary Talks on West Africa at Athens Presbyterian
Mrs. Harry C. Neely of the Foreign Missions Board spoke on West Africa at a Tuesday coffee hour. She described early mission conditions, decent hospitals, and a shift toward African governance as churches integrate. She noted progress like schools and refrigerators while warning that natives listening to radios resist U.S. race segregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Presbyterian Woman’s Association
Harry C. Neely
Foreign Missions Board
West Africa
Ohio
Neely
French Cameroun
Africa
Nkol Mvolan
L. C. Mitchell
Sions
Paris
Fred Picard
Athens Association
Carl Sylvester
Einer Hansen
Roger Rice, Jr
O. A. Terrill
E. T. Hellebrandt
J. K. Bratton
H. O. Sedwick
Fashion pattern sale for 1957 spring and summer designs
A vintage sewing ad describes pattern No. 8399 with sizes 10 to 20 and a waistline that dips front and back. It instructs sending 35 cents in coins and lists Sue Burnett and The Athens Messenger address for pattern requests. The note promotes Basic FASHION Spring Summer 57 issue for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Burnett
Athens Messenger
Ave. Americas
New York
N. Y
Basic Fashion
Pineapple Crochet Doily TV Cover and Cloth Pattern
Advertisement for Pattern No 5689 offering an all over pineapple crochet design in two sections to make a 6 inch square doily a 19 inch TV cover or a luncheon cloth with full directions materials and stitch diagrams. Send 25 cents to Anne Cabot The Athens Messenger New York. Also promotes the 1957 Needlework Album selling for 25 cents with patterns and a quilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Cabot
Athens Messenger
Ave. Americas
New York
N. Y
Lasher Delivers Keynote At Greek Week Across campuses
Professor George Starr Lasher returned from Cincinnati where he gave the Greek Week keynote at the University of Cincinnati before 1200 fraternity and sorority members. He was guest of honor at a Shank dinner and later at a Theta Chi reception. Previously he spoke at Purdue Greek Week with city and university officials present. He then attended the Grand Chapter meeting of Theta Chi in Washington, D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Starr Lasher
Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
Spencer Shank
University
Theta Chi Chapt
Lasher
Ohio University School of Journalism
Purdue University
Purdue
Theta Chi
Washington, D. C
Re-Elected President Leads Chat G P E O Chapter
Mrs. Harry E. Benz was reelected president of Chapter G P E O at a meeting held at 5 Ohio Ave. Other officers chosen for the new year include Vice-president Mrs. George Hill Recording secretary Mrs. Troy Organ Corresponding secretary Mrs. Burk Treasurer Mrs. Oscar Fulton Chaplain Mrs. C R Hoskins Guard Mrs. Willard Phelps Delegates to the Dayton P E O Convention in April were Mrs. Benz and Mrs. Organ with Mrs. Robert Marquis and Mrs. Don Gamertsfelder as alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Benz
G. P.E.O
Wade W. Burk
Ohio Ave
George Hill
Troy Organ
Burk
Oscar Fulton
C. R. Hoskins
Willard Phelps
Coming and Going in Dayton Athens Visits and Guests
Dr and Mrs Harry E Benz of 38 Fairview Ave visited Miss Viola Benz in Dayton. Mr and Mrs Mark O Clark of 62 Franklin Ave host Mr and Mrs Tom Williams of Cambridge for a visit and plan to see their son Don Williams at Ohio University. Lucille Phillips, former Ohio University staff, has joined Ohio State University Graduate Division of Admissions. She returned to Athens for a weekend visit to 20 N High St. Mrs Phyllis Ashcraft of Guysville recently visited her daughter Mrs Lee Porter at 91 W State St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Benz
Fairview Ave
Viola Benz
Dayton
Mark O. Clark
Franklin Ave
Tom Williams
Cambridge
Williams
Don Williams
Ohio University
Lucille Phillips
Ohio State University
Athens
N. High St
Phyllis Ashcraft
Guysville
Lee Porter
State St
Spring Meeting Set in McConnelsville by Athens Presbyterial
The Athens District Presbyterial will hold its spring meeting in McConnelsville on March 27 with Miss Mary Turrentine as guest speaker. Turrentine leads Presbyterian foreign missions and women’s work in the East Central Area, and has traveled in Europe, Mexico and Latin America. Lunch and dinner reservations plus transportation should be arranged with Mrs. Fred Picard by March 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
McConnelsville
Mary Turrentine
Board of Foreign Missions
The
Presbyterian Church
Turrentine
East Central Area
Europe
Mexico
Latin America
William Arnold
Ohio Synodical
Fred Picard
Miss Suzanne Strahm to Visit Columbus Family Weekend
Ohio University student Miss Suzanne Strahm will spend the weekend in Columbus with her parents Mr and Mrs Paul D Strahm and brother Kenneth Strahm a First Classman at Annapolis Naval Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suzanne Strahm
Ohio University
Columbus
Paul D. Strahm
Kenneth Strahm
Annapolis Naval Academy
Organizational Meeting Forms Athens Democratic Women’s Club
At a Knights of Columbus Hall gathering the Athens Democratic Women's Club set up a nominating committee to draft a slate for office. Members include Mrs. Carr as chair and Mrs. Hagensick, Goldberg, and Millikan. The group aims to strengthen party work and voter involvement for local, state, and national elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Athens Democratic Women’s Club
Sally Hagensick
Eleanor Goldberg
Catherine Millikan
Jean Carr
Democratic Party
Eleanor Curry
Marion Lavalle
Logan
Pat Grean
Democratic Digest
Progressive Literary Club Plans April Anniversary Dinner
Members met with Mrs. Clara Andrews at 72 May Ave on March 12. Mrs. Nile Hines presented a youth conservation program and gave home rules for parents. Absences due to illness noted. Plans for the club anniversary dinner in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Literary Club
Clara Andrews
May Ave
Nile Hines
Kaplan Wins Life Master Individual Championship
Edgar Kaplan of New York wins the Life Master’s Individual title. The article details one key hand where Kaplan led trumps against a four heart contract to counter declarer’s cross ruff plan, contrasting with alternate defenses where clubs are opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswald Jacoby
Edgar Kaplan
New York
Fourheart
Edgar
Hearts
South
West
Declarer
Bridge bidding puzzle with four-card suits and heart king
South holds K I B 8 5 4 and A K G 3 2 with hearts T 4. Nine points total. With North East South West bidding shown, bid one spade. Consider today’s repeat scenario with same auction and South hand.
Faculty Club Party Tonight at Ohio University
Ohio University Faculty Club hosts a party in the Women's Gymnasium tonight. Miss Charlotte LaTourette leads games, stunts, and square dancing with students from her recreation class. Light refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Charlotte LaTourette
Ohio University Pledges James Lee to Phi Delta Theta
The Phi Delta Theta fraternity at Ohio University pledges James Lee, son of Mr and Mrs William F Lee of 4 Lorene Ave. A freshman, he is also a member of the American Society of Civil Engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Ohio University
James Lee
Wiliam F. Lee
Lorene Ave
American Society of Civil Engineering
Saturday Square Dance at Shade High School
Senior class sponsors a square dance at Shade High School with music by the Raccoon Ramblers from 9 to 12 p m Public invited Saturday night. The following Monday Circle 3 WSCS Central Ave Methodist Church meets at 730 p m at Mrs Harold Miller 40 Factory St New Marshfield Study Club meets with Mrs Guy Graham Route 2 at 730 p m Athens Emblem Club holds a business meeting at 800 p m at the Elks Hall All members urged to attend Social hour follows
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Shade High School
Raccoon Ramblers
WSCS
Central Ave. Methodist Church
Harold Miller
Factory St
New Marshfield
Athens Emblem Club
Elks Hall
Senior Class Square Dance Aids April Trip to Washington
Proceeds from a Saturday square dance at Shade High School gymnasium will support a senior class trip to Washington DC and New York City set for April 12 to 17. The event runs nine to twelve and is open to the public. seniors will travel by train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Shade High School Gymnasium
Washington, D. C
New York City
Capitol
Empire City
Temperance Institute Scheduled in Athens March 18
An institute sponsored by the Athens Local Youth Temperance Council with aid from the Wom an's Christian Temperance Union of Athens Albany community and Glouster will be held March 18 at the First Christian Church in Athens. The event runs from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. High school age boys and girls are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Girl Scout Cooking Certificate Awarded to Troop 7
Fourteen girls from Girl Scout Troop 7 earned Cook and Food Badge credit after five weeks of lessons led by Miss Betty Newton. The group baked cookies for a tea for their mothers and received certificates. attendees included Miss Myrtle Ashworth and Mrs. Meeker Metzer Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Troop 7
Betty Newton
Myrtle Ashworth
Meeker Metzer, Jr
Thor Olson
Chase Circle Reports March Meeting Outcomes
Fifteen members and three guests attended the Chase Circle of Ruth meeting at Mattie Coates home. The group made cancer dressings and Minta Chase won the door prize. An April 4 gathering at Mary and Minta Chase home is planned with another cancer dressing session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase Circle of
Ruth
Mattie Coates
Minta Chase
Mary
Sunshine Club Plans Dinner for Retta Radcliff Move
Eleven members and two guests of the Sunshine Club of the Weaver EUB Church met at Audrey Tackett’s home. They planned a dinner at the church after Sunday school on March 17 to honor Retta Radcliff who is moving from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Weaver Eub
Audrey Tackett
Retta Radcliff
Blosser's Restaurant ad highlights 8 oz Clu Steak deal
A Logan restaurant ad touts an 8 ounce Clu Steak with vegetables potatoes salad home-made rolls and coffee for 2.05 dollars. The customer praises the menu and weekly visits to Blosser's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blosser’s
Logan
Adv
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A&p
United Dairy
United Dairy Milk
the United Merry-Makers
Wolfe Howe
Preeany
Chat
West Pass
NORTH
North Pass
Kaiser Aluminum
Ravenswood, W. VA
Jrexal
Pharmacist
Cline Pharmacy Co
Recov
McKee Drugs, Inc
Prescription Store
Fred Killan
Maia
Michelle Barnhill
Susan Cady
Janie Dean
Jackie Fenstermaker
Candy Mathews
Ann Rowland
Cheryl Slater
Joyce Smith
Judy Snow
Johnalee Stace
Ann Toomey
Kay Verity
Judy Ann Smith
Rita Kay Spencer
Chase Circle
House of Magic Fingers
S. Court St. Athe
East Side
West Side
Sealy
American Standards Testing Bureau, Inc
Jaynes
E. State St
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