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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1955

Page

6

Phi Delta Theta Banquet highlights 107th Founders Day at Ohio U

Phi Delta Theta marked its 107th anniversary with a Founders Day banquet at the Athens Country Club. Alumni speaker William B. Edwards, Ohio University leaders and trustees attended as 36 members were initiated since last year’s event. The gathering elected officers for the Athens club and heard reports on scholarship and activities.

Rm Vesta Theta Athens Country Club Ohio University Martin L. Hecht University Fraternity Fred H. Johnson Columus C. Don McVay Leroy Kenneth Kerr Seth New England George Thomas Columbus Crisp Akron Leo Lortoch Waverly Frank B. Kurta Athens Tom Balding Buckeye Lake Sapier Paul 1” Yease Sandusky David Clark Tig- 1 Feeser Kon Danny Wolf Lakewood Cagker Chor Singing Phi Delta Theta Club of Con- Uuing Grosvenor S. McKee Meadville Harry Beckley Ralph W. Clark Richard W. McKinstry Treatals of Athens McKee Clark Mr. McKinstry Board of Direct Joseph . Gill Mir. Hecht Herman Dubois Chile John W. Lisa Dayton Robert Masterton Donald Mills Middleport Bl. O Brien Morgan W. Penn le E. Reichsarson Newark Dwight H. Rutherford Don. S._ Shater Kenwonville Jack Stewart Atheens Violet Roty Roty|' Ed Wien, Athens: Duke Biter, Geveland: Monte Campbell

DAR Hears American Music Program at Rome Canaan school

Ames Chapter of the DAR met at Mrs. Edwin Hellebrandt s home with regent Mrs. C E Heft presiding. Devo tions themed Easter and a salute to the flag preceded a seventh and eighth grade program from Rome Canaan school tracing American music from Pilgrims to Civil War. Students performed with instruments and voices, ending with spiritual Were You There. Refreshments were served by the hostess with helpers.

Lee" Ames DAR Edwin Hellebrandt C. E. Heft D.C. Snow H. L. Atkinson John Hartley, Jr Mary Stalder Keawana Johnson Patty Coffman Marlinda Helt Carol Ann Dorr HT. Attdinson John Patchen J. E. Cline C. E. Stack B.A. Wolte

Nine Candidates Given Degrees at Athens Grange Meeting

About ninety attendees heard nine candidates receive first and second degrees at Athens Grange Thursday evening. Masters Mr and Mrs Harry Jacoby presided. Russel Bashore led the business session. Mrs Herman Jones was pianist. An annual inspection set for April 7 at 8 30 pm was announced. Athens members planned pies, Summit members sandwiches for a combined meeting with Athens giving third degree. Athens Grange members were to meet Tuesday at 6 pm to finish painting interior of the Grange hall.

Athens Grange Harry Jacoby Russel Bashore Herman Jones Athens Summit Summit Grange Pomona

Party and auxiliary meetings notice in altered schedule

A local notice outlines changes to community events with the Business and Professional Women's Club party moved to Thursday at 7 73 p m in the Berry Hotel and the Plains VFW Auxiliary meeting set for 7 30 pm with officer nominations amid stray phrases about products and items.

Business and Professional Women's Club Bridge and Canal Berry Hotel Plains Vfw

Easter Bunny Decorations You Can Make At Home

A feature on affordable Easter decor ideas using old standbys and new materials. It outlines a playful cardboard cart project and simple window and table displays with crepe paper tissue and foil, guiding families to craft cheerful, colorful decorations for the holiday.

Easter Bunny May Nherwood coura New /materials Isce

Calendar of Events From Local Women's Groups and Churches

A dense listing of meetings and activities from the Women's Association First Presbyterian Church and various circles. Included are group meetings at several addresses with hostesses named, sessions at First Methodist Church and The Plains Mothersingers, Albany VFW Auxiliary theater party, Circle 1 to Circle 6 details, Athena Delphian Club, Gesell Guild, Canaan Grange events, and a March 29 AAUW book review postponement.

the Plains Mothersingers Mechanicsburg The Plains School James Jones K. of C. Mal Marian S. Wells Ohio Mental Health Association Aauw Book Review

PTA Workshop At Ohio Sponsored By Ohio Con gres Os

A two day PTA workshop in Ohio sponsored by the Ohio Congress brings together parents and teachers. Participants from Athens and surrounding towns include John F. Cady Cecil McGlone Jr Lackey Homer Brown James McMullen Benton Miller George Rutkoskie Carl Frey Charles Jiiden Elmo Scott Lloyd Kittle and others. The Plains Marietta Carlisle Hill Toronto Manchester Gallipolie Portsmouth Rushtown and more attend. The theme is How May We Help Our Children Choose Worthwhile Life led by local educators.

Ohio Congres Os Ohio Universe Athens Sicinity John F. Cady Cecil McGlone Jr. Lackey Homer Brown James J. McMullen Benton, Miller George” Rutkoskie Carl A. Frey Charles F. Jiiden Elmo. Scott Lloyd D. Kittle

Crochet and Knit Skirt Patterns in Athens Messenger

If you crochet or knit you may want to add one of these skirts to your Summer wardrobe. Made from cotton, they suit warm days. include pattern numbers and material needs. Send 2c, your name and address to Anne Cabot in Athens Messenger for the booklet with designs, colors and gift pat on.

Anne CABOT Athens Messenger Ave Aval Pateecas Deestions

Lessons in Bridge Playing: a Card Play Mistake and Squeeze

South faced imperfect defense in a bridge hand as West opened four hearts. Declarer won a first trick with dummy’s queen and later a squeeze occurred, allowing South to overtrick while East misled defenses. If East had played king of diamonds early, a different sequence could have defeated the contract.

South West Hearts Declarer Sue Metum Ing Fouth Nest Ash Nothe Ing Fin East

Bridge hand notes on diamond play and defense

A fragment describes South and West in a bridge trick where West wins a heart with the ace and returns another heart. Declarer in dummy plans a diamond trick, aiming to ruff or establish, and contemplates knocking out Webb's diamond ace and king. East’s response is analyzed for optimal defense depending on the king’s position.

Bridge bidding puzzle with spade slam chances

You are South with Q F IeREST YI OQTE att. After North opens 1 Club Pass 1 Spade, South overcalls 4 Spades. If North holds enough Aces and Kings for a slam, he will bid again. otherwise he passes. Today’s question mirrors yesterday’s: what should South do now? Answer tomorrow.

The Mature Parent Can You Recall Your Own Thoughts in Disobedience

Ted Lawrence recalls disobedience as a child when a hockey puck and a car awaken unformed thoughts of driving. The piece argues that mature parents should recapture their children's inner reflections to guide correction, not punish silently.

Mrs. Neasel Ted

Nurses Meet For Dinner In Athens District 14

Nurses of District 14 Ohio State Nurses Association met Thursday at Mount St Mary Hospital for dinner and discussed plans for Nelsonville B Hospital. Dr and Mrs J L Webb showed photos from their Mexico City trip. Attendees from Athens included Mrs Grace Dunfee Mrs Hazel J Myles Mrs Florence Wahl Mrs Thelma Howard Mrs Susan Rose Mrs Edna Humphreys Mrs Arthur Bennett and Mrs Charles Stratton.

Nelsonville Joe B. Davis Ohio State Nurses Association Mount St “Tary Hospital Mexico City J. L. Webb Athens Grace § Dunfee Hazel J. Myles Florence Wahl Thelma Howard Susan Rose Edna Humpheys Arthur Bennett Charles Stratton

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