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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1953

Page

9

OU Choir Set Spring Concert at Church of Good Shepherd

Ohio University Choir directed by Hollan E Arment to perform sacred works at the Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal on University Terrace. Brahms cantata and Brahms solo rap sody with Helen Friend featured. Nathaniel C Lee Sr to conduct. Leighton Conklin to lead chamber orchestra. 32 singers in Concert Choir with four Athens students participating.

OU Choir Church of Good Shepherd Ohio University Choir Hollan E. Arment Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal University Terrace Haydn Brahms Mendelsonn Helen Friend Nathaniel C. Lee, Sr Leighton Conklin School of Music University Hollace E. Arment Athens Charles Frank Eleanor Wickline Barbara Williams Katheryne Carpenter

Mothers Friendship Club Meets in Albany for Film Evening

Members and guests gathered at Mrs. James Jones's Albany home to view a consumer buying film presented by Mrs. Lawrence Calvin. The group voted to donate to the Easter Seal Fund and the Red Cross. Refreshments followed. Attendees included Mrs. Emory Allen Jr. and several others, with Phil Clayton and Becky Jones among the guests. The next meeting is set for April 15 at Mrs. Joe Stewart's home.

Mothers Friendship Club James Jones Albany Lawrence Calvin Red Cross Emory Allen, Jr Reid Sewell Donald Mansfield James Allen Harry Hoftee Helen Clayton Joe Stewart Donald Hoffee Phil Clayton Becky Jones

Albany Grange Set Visit by State Master and Officers

State Grange master Byron Frederick and Mrs Frederick plan to visit Albany Grange on April 11. On March 28 deputy Harry Henry will inspect third degree work with Summit Grange guests for fourth degree. Albany Grange recently exemplified first and second degrees with Howard Stanley leading the first degree and Roy Walsh conducting the second. Earlier meetings featured songs, cattle talk by David Harner, readings by several members, Ohio questions by Marguerite Scott, an age contest by Frank Bobo, and Edwin Crum discussing insurance.

State Grange Byron Frederick Frederick Albany Grange Harry Henry Summit Grange Howard Stanley Roy Walsh Clarys Stack Dale Scott David Harner Roger VanDyke Marybelle Harner Jean van Dyke Ohio Marguerite Scott Frank Bobo Edwin Crum

Surprise Birthday Party Honored Mrs. James Allen

A surprise party was given for Mrs. James Allen on March 13 at her home hosted by Mrs. Joe Stewart and Mrs. Emory Allen Jr. Attendees included many relatives and friends such as Mrs. Maude Riley, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Elliott, the Sandersons, the Hannings, and the Allens. During the evening pictures were shown by Mr. and Mrs. Hanning.

James Allen Joe Stewart Emory Allen Maude Riley Ray Elliott Dicky Walter Tucker Ralph Davies Kermit Hanning Emory Allen, Jr Barbara Beverly Sally Joan Donna Kay Mrs Hanning

Who's Coming And Going

Mrs. W. F. Smiley of Columbus visits her mother Mrs. Cc. O. Pickering in South Salem. Barbara Mason, The Plains, and Miss Bery Cone tour South Salem today to interview candidates for state FHA officers. Officers elected May 2 at the state meeting in Columbus. Mrs. John Schwarz of Gallipolis was guest of Mrs. Harvey Person. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Booth of Portsmouth were Tuesday guests.

W. F. Smiley Columbus Cc. O. Pickering E. Carpenter Barbara Mason the Plains Bery Cone South Salem FHA John Schwarz Gallipolis Harvey Person Person Francis Booth Portsmouth

Bari Phi Ye Meets at Albany Baptist Church

The Bari Phi class of Albany Baptist Church met March 14 with potluck lunch and devotions led by Bessie Goodin. Fern Knoper led recreation. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Roland Giebig and their sons Wendel and David, plus multiple couples and Mrs. Irene Barrows. The next meeting is April 4 hosted by Larry and Mrs. Munn.

Bari Phi Albany Baptist Church Gien McDaniel Bessie Goodin Fern Knoper Roland Giebig Wendel David Clyde Hooper Harien Tewksbury Larry Munn Pearl Goodin Loyd Bolin

Finian's Rainbow Opens Tonight at Memorial Auditorium

A 140 member CF student company from music, modern dance and drama presents Finian's Rainbow at 8 pm in Memorial Auditorium as the fourth Fine Arts Council production following Song of Norway Brigadoon and Die Fledermaus. The plot follows an Irish man and his daughter from Glocca Morra to Rainbow Valley in Missitucky after stealing a leprechaun's crock of gold. Lead roles include Randall Greig Finian Robin Rankin as his daughter with a large chorus and 25 piece orchestra. Tickets at the box office 2 to 4 36 pm or by calling 31011 ext 244.

Memorial Auditorium Fine Arts Council Grecca Morra Randall Greig Finian Robin Rankin Sharon Bob Schesventer Woody Kathy Dengier Susan Paul Cawein Herman Hann Senator Billboard Rawking Ed Farris Buzt Collins Stanley Wiklinski Sheriff Mr. Shears Warren Worthley Mr. Robust August Bellows Fimian Randy Greig Kathy Dengler Rainbow

ZTA Alumnae Meet With Mrs Roy Hawk

Mrs Roy Hawk hosted a Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae gathering Wednesday evening with Miss Julia Cable presiding. The group contributed to the Cerebral Palsy Fund of the National Society of Cripple Children and Adults and discussed the annual newsletter and plans for the May recognition banquet.

Roy Hawk Zeta Tau Alpha Julia Cable Cerebral Palsy Fund National Society of Cripple Children and Adults

Easy to Sew Needlework Patterns and Album

Adorable play dress for ages 1 to 6 with built in panties and front ties. Pattern No. 8901 in sizes 1 2 3 4 5 6 years. 2 1/2 yards of fabric. Send 3 1/2 cents, name, address and pattern number to Sue Burnett Athens Messenger. Also Pattern No. 5981 hot iron transfers with color chart and directions. Send 25 cents to Anne Cabot Athens Messenger. New Anne Cabot Needlework Album includes puppet mittens embroidery stitches and designs for 23 cents.

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

Phi Delts Plan Annual Banquet

Founders Day banquet of Phi Delta Theta at Ohio University Scott Quadrangle on Saturday March 28 begins 6 30 p m with alumnus Fred H Johnson as main speaker. Event marks 145th anniversary of the fraternity and 85th for the local chapter. initiation of active members to precede the dinner.

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Ohio University Scott Quadrangle Kenneth Kerr Kerr Fred H. Johnson Phi Delta Theta David White Athens

ITU Auxiliary Meets Looks to Bake Sale in April

The Womens Auxiliary to the International Typographical Union met at Mrs. Robert Figley’s home. Mrs. Ted Neutzling was elected vice president after Mrs. William Abdella’s resignation. Plans for a bake sale in April and a conference in Marietta were discussed. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Neutzling, Mrs. Charlies Jump, and hostess gifts to Mrs. Clinton Chadwick. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Herbert Davia.

International Typographical Union Robert Figley Ted Neutzling William Abdella Marietta Earl Funk Charlies Jump Prines Clinton Chadwick Herbert Davia

Japanese Student To Speak At Church Event

Yasuko Tsachihashi of Tokyo an Ohio University exchange student will speak at Piasms Methodist Church Sunday morning at 9 30 wearing native costumes and sharing life in Japan A potluck dinner follows at 12 30 in the school Community Room attendees asked to bring a covered dish the public is invited

Yasuko Tsachihashi Tokyo Japan Ohio University Piasms Methodist

Lessons in Bridge Playing

Experienced bridge writer Oswald Jacoby discusses dangerous leads to avoid giving declarer ruffs and stiffs. He analyzes a hand where Richard L. Frey uses two ruff and discard sequences to defeat the contract, detailing the bidding and play from a South hand with precise card holdings and strategic choices.

Oswald Jacoby Declarer Richard L. Frey South Dick Frey Diamonds Oe Clube West Fia Abie Pia

Social Calendar Highlights From Local Churches and Groups

Saturday schedule features a DAR meeting at Thackery House and a Presbyterian sale in the church basement with a noon start. Summit Grange hosts a birthday party and children's program, Albany Methodist Church offers a luck supper and family night with two films, and a Kappa Delta rummage sale benefits Dean T C McCracken Scholarship Fund. International Club hosts a Ree Hall exhibit at 2 04 90 pm, public admission free, showcasing countries global. Rainbow Girls assemble at First Christian Church at 19 am to attend a founder’s memorial service.

Summit Grange New Marshfield Albany Methodist Church International Club Ree Hall First Christian Church

Beta Theta Pi Plans Banquet in Columbus

Beta Theta Pi announces an initiation banquet at 4 30 p m at the Hotel Ber for the Beta Kappa chapter. Barber of Kensington Md editor of the national magazine will be guest speaker. R H White of Ath will be toastmaster. Initiates include Reinhold Hoff Buell Filbert Riley Powers Leni ngton Skipper Dawson Moors Smith Kandier Leathers Callahan Protrowdk Lundberg and Jones.

Columbus Barber Kenington Beta Theta Ber R. H. White Ath Richard R. Reinhold Gerald Hoff Robert G. Buell Arthur *. Filbert Richard E. Riley James W. Powers David R. Lenington Charles E. Skipper John F. Dawson David P. Moors James H Smith Roland H. Kandier Conrath G. Leatherson John H. Callahan Chester Protrowdk J. David Lundberg Thomas BR. Jones

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