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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1953

Page

19

Albany Garden Club Meets Discussing Birds and Houseplants

Albany Garden Club met March 19 with Mrs. Luster Scott. Mrs. Guy Gorby presented Birds Are Our Friends. Mrs. L. H. Chase spoke on houseplants with two plants drawn for members by guest Mrs. Paul Gillian and Mrs. Chase. Refreshments followed. The April meeting will be with Mrs. George Bean and program by Mrs. Harriett Woodyard. Other members present included Mrs. Cora Vines, Mila Sisson, EM. Wingett, and several others.

Albany Community Garden Club Luster Scott Guy Gorby L. H. Chase Paul Gillian Chase George Bean Harriett Woodyard Cora Vines Mila Sisson FE. H. Stout JL. F. Miller Emmet Wingett Guy Wingett W. W. Baughman Frank Radcliffe

Mrs Patton Reviews History of Route 40 at Circle Meeting

Mrs W W Patton gave a review on the History of Route 40 at the Higley Study Circle meeting on Wednesday with Mrs E R Glazier. She traced the route from George Washington to the present. Mrs George L Smith led the business session and members voted to donate for faster seats. Patton will host the next gathering.

W. W. Patton Higley E. R. Glazier Dalton Ave Patton George Washington George L. Smith

Summer Theatre Benefit Dance Set for Tuesday

The Buckeye Ramblers will provide music for a square dance fund raiser Tuesday night at Ohio University’s Dramatic Arts and Speech Building. The event runs 8 p.m. to midnight with bridge and canasta, prizes for dancers and costumes, a variety show, and tickets sold by committee members and at local stores.

Buckeye Ramblers Dramatic Arts and Speech Ohio University Ramblers Paul G. Kraus W. H. Herbert Charles Smith College Book Store Ogan's Gandee's

Faculty pianist Eugene Jennings to present fifth concert

Eugene Jennings, pianist and Ohio University School of Music faculty member, will present the fifth faculty concert in Ewing Auditorium on Sunday at 8 p.m. The program features selections from Bach Debussy Schubert and Ernst Toch with no admission charge and the public invited.

Eugene Jennings Ohio University School of Music Ewing Auditorium Bach Debussy Schubert Ernst Toch

Birth of Dennis Leroy Riley in Athens area

Mr and Mrs Oliver Riley announce the birth of a son Dennis Leroy on March 7 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. They also have two daughters Janice Sue and Kaye Frances. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Cleo Bailey of Athens Route 1 and Mr and Mrs James Riley of Athens.

Oliver Riley Athens Dennis Leroy Sheltering Arms Hospital Rileye Janice Sue Kaye Frances Cleo Bailey James Riley

Ohio scenes on display at Ohio University Library

Watercolor paintings by Ralph Fanning, a noted architectural subject artist and former Ohio State University art history professor, are on view through March in the lower level of the Ohio University Library. A 25‑piece exhibit may be purchased, with public viewing during regular hours.

Ohio Ohio University Ralph Fanning Ohio State University L. C. Mitchell School of Painting and Allied Arts

Youth Present Program at Delta Kappa Gamma Meeting

Alpha Lambda chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma arranged a Youth Activities program in the BPW rooms with eight young women from area schools presenting. FHA ritual, Latin Club demonstrations, and hobby displays followed with Sabra Armstrong and Louise Linscott presiding. Mabel Olson chosen to attend the state convention in Youngstown April 10-11. next meeting is April 15 in Nelsonville.

Alpha Lambda Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Society BPW Mabel Olson Phyllis Howe Mabelle Durst Edna Felt Beryl Cone Adda Maccombs Yvonne Henderson Troy Patsy Glass Amesville Barbara Mason Shirley Beth Tinkham the Plains Future Home Makers Association Evelyn Graham FHA Athens County Barbara Cullison Helen Henry Rita Keeton Plains Latin Club Sabra Armstrong Glouster Louise Linscott Youngstown Nelsonville

We, The Women by Ruth Millett in the Spring

The essay examines housewives turning to spring with practical aims. It describes weight loss plans decluttering closets and redecorating as well as reducing club duties and pressuring spouses to fix things. It notes a drop in self esteem and a rise in practical chores as spring prompts relentless housekeeping.

Finian's Rainbow Shines At Memorial Auditorium

Fine Arts Council presents Finian's Rainbow a two night musical with a 140 cast at Memorial Auditorium highlighting tolerance themes. Robin Rankin and Randy Greig lead standout performances along with graceful stage design and strong dance numbers.

Fine Arts Council Finian's Rainbow Giocra Morra Burton Lane Finian Memorial Auditorium Finian’s Fort ‘No Sharon Susan Woody Finjan Glocca Mera Robin Rankin Randy Greig Kathy Dengler Paul Cawein Robert Schesventer Herper Saunders Nathaniel Lee Herbert Edwards Herman Hann Fred Burdette Charlotte Lane Charleen Minetti Elsie Burdette Siegfried Christopher Lane Philip L. Peterson Charles Minelli Mary Joyce Flieyd Heckert Filvabeth Andersch Costumiere

Party for Gene Dunfee’s Fourth Birthday Held

Mrs John Dunfee hosted a party for her son Gene to celebrate his fourth birthday. Guests included Joe and Terry Douglas Judy Bailie Beverly Staley Suse Judy Sherry Jonetta and Joe Smathplus refreshments and games were enjoyed.

John Dunfee Gene Joe Terry Douglas Judy Bailie Beverly Staley Suse Judy Sherry Jonetta Joe Smath

Family members listed in Sunday Messenger social page

The 1953 Sunday Messenger social section lists Sharon Marilyn Teddy and Don Hamilton Terry Davenport Jerry Russell Shirley Kay Hart Pamela and Sharon Meehan Joe Christina and Rita field Sue Gene and Keith Dunfee. Mrs Dunfee assisted by Maxine Hamilton Gladys Millan and Linda Dunfee.

the Sunday Messenger Eeeguneoasemataapamabanaineers Sharon Marilyn Teddy Don Hamilton Terry Davenport Jerry Russell Shirley Kay Hart Pamela Sharon Meeehan Joe Christina Ritafield Sue Gene Keith Dunfee Mrs. Dunfee Maxine Hamilton Gladys Millan Linda Dunfee

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