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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1953

Page

7

Sigma Chi Initiation Banquet Highlighted by Beckett Speech

The Sigma Chi Fraternity held an initiation banquet Saturday at the Sportsman with initiates including Richard Nellis James Sheridan Paul Kroh Don Michael Ray Thompson George Appuan Bill Niepert Ron Roberts John Robbins Warren Worthley Carl Eycke Dick Miller Don Elewski Ronald Harpster Richard King Edward Minister William Rogers John Duffy Ray Leonard Bill Tesmer Ridge Shannon and Thomas Baker. Prof. Ralph F. Beckett was guest speaker and Marvin Yerkey served as toastmaster. Special guests included Paul H. Kaufman grand praetor of the Ohio Province and Capt. J. P. Morgan. Athens alumni invited included Frank B. Richey Capt. O. L. Nevitt and many others.

Sigma Chi Fraternity Richard Nellis Athens James Sheridan Paul Kroh Don Michael Ray Thompson George Appuan Bill Niepert Ron Roberts John Robbins Warren Worthley Carl Eycke Dick Miller Don Elewski Ronald Harpster Richard King Edward Minister William Rogers John Duffy Ray Leonard Bill Tesmer Ridge Shannon Thomas Baker Ralph F. Beckett Marvin Yerkey Paul H. Kaufman Ohio Sigma Chi J. P. Morgan Frank B. Richey O. L. Nevitt George A. Banks Francis P. Collins William H. Fenzel Edwin S. Finsterwald Charles H. Fulks Albert C. Gubitz John R. Sprague Clarence S. Kelch Allen R. Kresge Robert E. Main William A. Mechem Harley E. Moler Arthur H. Rhoads Darrell H. Sams Warren W. Cooper

Summer Theatre Plans Square Dance and Party

Ohio Valley Summer Theater announces a March 24 evening of square dancing bridge and canasta at the Dramatic Arts and Speech Building Ohio University. Dr Paul G Kraus and committee host a party with prizes for best dancers costumes and card winners. Tickets urged early from committee members stores and board members.

Ohio Valley Summer Theater Paul G. Kraus Square Dance Night New Dramatic Arts and Speech Ohio University Ohio Valley Summer Theater Organization Canasta Bridge Kraus W. H. Herbert C. B. Nye Dwight Robinson Vincent Jukes R. H White Charles Smith Joseph Trepp Elizabeth Anderson Emerson Sherow Harold J. Baedecker Margaret Davis S. G. Foster Christopher Lane Claude E. Kantner L. I. Goldberg Gordon K. Bush H. H. Peckham Irene Devlin Alice McCracken Roger Conner Dean Earl C. Seigfr

WE THE WOMEN

A humorous column notes signs a home is also a man's space through living room gear. It cites big ashtrays, comfy chairs, accessible magazines, a morning paper, and a six foot divan as indicators that Papa’s influence shapes furniture and layout.

Ruth Millet Mama Papa

Ohio University Fencing Club Demonstrates at Hospital

Ohio University's Fencing Club staged an exhibition at Chillicothe Veterans Hospital last Tuesday evening. Participants included Eleanor Andaloro ae Anderson Vera Estee Rita Hale Dot Kauffman Lee Toole Maria Zerkowitz George Curnutte Jack Greenwald Joe Kovacic Wim Ven Muyden Cliff Meints Mike Senty Ed Tardif and advisor Dr. Matyas Relle. Two round robin bouts showcased student skill while Dr Relle and Joe Kovacic demonstrated saber use.

Ohio University Chillicothe Veteran's Hospital Eleanor Andaloro Ae Anderson Vera Estee Rita Hale Dot Kauffman Lee Toole Maria Zerkowitz George Curnutte Jack Greenwald Joe Kovacic Wim Ven Muyden Cliff Meints Mike Senty Ed Tardif Matyas Relle

Tuesday Social Calendar Volunteers Pile Up Staging Items

Hobson Study Circle at 39 Grosvenor St 7 30 p m Mrs Carl Roberts hosts Take gifts for Athens State Hospital Lodi Grange quarterly birthday supper 7 30 p m Bring sandwiches covered dish and table service Canaanville WSCS Methodist Church 7 30 p m Bring tax and articles for basket sale Social Literary Club at Thackery House 2 30 p m Mrs P E Hixson hostess West Side PTA at school auditorium 7 30 p m West Side band directed by Edward Baas film Close Call for Jimmy Bring gifts for Athens State Hospital Faculty Women's Club Lindley Hall 7 30 p m dessert Cards follow program Members invited Plains PTA high school auditorium 7 30 p m before pro am Parents teachers invited Delilah Rebekah Lodge New Marshfield 7 30 p m potluck American Legion Auxiliary at Legion Home postponed to March 24 Tuesday Club at 7 30 p m home of Mrs C J Addicott and Miss G Apgar 55 Elmwood Place Sayre Club 2 p m Mrs William Smith 422 Richland Ave Bring articles for White Elephant for state hospital

Hobson Carl Roberts Grosvenor St Frank Cross Athens ‘State Hospital West Side Pta School Auditorium West Side Edward Baas Jimmy Athens State Hospital Lindley Hall North Lounge C. J. Addicott G. Apgar Elmwood Place Sayre William Smith Richland Ave White Elephant State Hospital

Husbands Night Observed by Youth Activities Circle

The Youth Activities Circle of the Child Conservation League hosted Husbands Night with a 6 pm dinner at The Elms. About 100 attendees enjoyed a student program including a skit Parents Conservation League and a Three Little Maids performance. Maria Ingenerf of Germany spoke briefly as a guest teacher visiting from Germany. Committees led by Mrs. John Jagers organized the event.

Youth Activities Circle Child Conservation League the Elms Youth Activities Jane Barker Betty Beckley Beth Collins Emily Householder Arminda Kimes Jan Musser Sally Weber Parents Conservation League Miss Collins Kimes Miss Weber Joyce Mills Miss Musser Maria Ingenerf Germany Willard Barker Duced John Jagers Charlotte Metters Gaige Paulsen A. H. Rhoads Fred Weber

Current Events Club Anniversary Dinner Highlights

The Current Events Club met at Mrs. W. H. Radford’s home for an anniversary dinner. A birthday cake adorned the serving table as the group voted to donate to the Red Cross Easter Seals and the Memorial Forest Funds. Myrtle Wilcox led a program on notable American women and their heritage.

Current Events Club W. H. Radford Red Cross Memorial Forest Myrtle Wilcox Ohio Federation of Clubs For Americanism

East Side PTA Spring Carnival Promises Family Fun

The East Side PTA sponsors a Friday evening carnival with a Mardi Gras like atmosphere. Plate lunches will be served cafeteria style in first floor classrooms from 5 30 p m Booths by each grade fill the auditorium and entertainment includes children's movies a fish pond baked goods candy and various games.

East Side PTA

Potluck Dieter Circle Holds Dinner at Mrs Graham Home

The Chase Circle of Ruth met on March 5 at Mrs Julia Graham’s home with 12 members and three children. Maude Martin leddevotions. Julia Graham and Della Stanley won contests. Next meeting April 2 with Mrs Mary Ours. Mazil Hanning to lead devotions and Kate Wood and Ruth Carbough in charge of the program.

Edwin Zimmerman Charles Dickson Mae Radford Luster Cooley Vernon Burritt Chase Ruth Julia Graham Maude Martin Ted Della Stanley Mary Ours Mazil Hanning Kate Wood Ruth Carbough

Lessons in Bridge Playing By Oswald Jacoby

South opens two no trump with 21 points while a strong five card suit compensates. North raises to game and the hand shows a path to four clubs and a potential slam if spades cooperate. If South refuses the first spade trick West can defeat by heart switches, but proper play yields a safe game and possible slam with careful club and spade management.

South North West East Hearts South West

Baker Neighborhood Council Discusses State Aid Letter

At a March 10 meeting held at the home of Scott Neutzling the Baker Neighborhood Council approved writing Ohio state representatives about support for a municipal court in Athens County. Ralph Barker led the discussion titled Lawmakers in the Spotlight and refreshed attendees with host refreshments.

Baker Scott Neutzling Ohio State Athens County Ralph Barker Ohio General Olin Baker Harold Brown Alvira Shafer Leo Frost Marta Kay Frank Gilham Harry Jacoby Roy Radford Clarence Shaw Bernard and Donny Arthur Walsh Ward Mary Katherine

Card game puzzle play by play

South holds a strong sequence and must decide. With Spades K-1-7-5-3 and Hearts 4 Diamonds J-3-2 Clubs 7-6-3-2 the optimal line is to cash the diamond jack and develop a club discard, aiming for partner support and reshaping the black suits.

Easy to Sew Needlework Wrap Dress and Hat Patterns

Advertises sew-rite pattern No. 8947 for a wrap-around dress in sizes 10 to 20 with option belt buckle or bow-tie. Includes crochet hat pattern No. 5351 and Anne Cabot Needlework Album with basic stitches. Prices 25–30 cents. send name address size and pattern numbers to Athens Messenger.

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

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