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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1955

Page

8

Athens Music Judging Highlights At Jackson Event

Ohio University music professor and judges from the East ed for a Jackson area event today and Thursday evening with solo and small ensemble performances by senior and junior high students. Dr. Glenn will resume judging April 27 28 for about 1400 students. Dr. Merrill Davis OU graduate oversees Jackson Schools music. Weekend visitors at the Davies home include Wayne Bosworth and family plus Cary Williams Becky and Ruth Ann Slisher and others from nearby towns.

Ohio Universty Judes of the Eisteddfod Jackson Glenn Merrill Davis Fan OU Leonard Davies Athens Route Wayne Bosworth Vicki Kathy Tommy Bosworth Standard Oil Broad Monroe Columbus Davies Charles “Williams Becky Lancaster Cary F.C. Kayser P.J

Delegates chosen for Ohio Republican Women spring conference

Athens County Women’s Republican Club elected delegates to represent the group at the Ohio Federation of Republican Women conference in Youngstown on April 25. Delegates include Mrs HL Atkinson Mrs Rosser Mrs Lonnie Runnion Mrs C N Durst Mrs Arthur Wolfe Mrs Myra McVay Mrs Bessie Fairchild Mrs Sam Buffington Mrs Dana Fuller Mrs Everett Doug and Miss Delle Finsterwald. The next meeting will be in the courthouse. A discussion also covered a bell tower in Washington to honor Sen Robert A Taft and a proposed membership drive. Salad lunch with cottage cheese grated carrot and onion served on salad greens.

Secre Weimgeree Athens County Women’s Republican Club Ohio Federation of Republican Women Organizations Youngstown W. HL Wakefield HL. Atkinson Thomas "Rosser Lonnie Runnion C. N’ Durst Arthur Wolfe Myra’ McVay Bessie’ Fairchild Sam Buffington Dana Fuller Everett Doug Delle Finsterwald Washington Robert A. Taft

Delphian Hears Book Review and Officers Named

The Athena Delphian Club met at Mrs. Harry Lackey’s home. Mrs. Rudd reviewed Torrent of the Willows by Lewis Warder, about French Revolution era emigration to Gallipolis Ohio. Officers elected: President Mrs. Hunter Hope, Vice President Mrs. Jesse Day, Secretary Mrs. William Huntsman. Twenty three members attended.

Rudd Athena Delphian Club Harry Lackey Grosvenor Willows Lewis Warder France New World Ohio Gallipolis Chickamauga Creek Hunter Hope Jesse Day William Huntsman Gwen Roach A. By Frame Maude Rutherfard

Athens Women Attend Meetings In Cincinnati

Members of the Wesleyan Service Guild of First Methodist Church Athens attended a two day weekend program in Cincinnati with more than 390 members present. The event included tours of the new Methodist Church quarters and Mothers Memorial Center, luncheon at Calvary Church, an address by Mrs Herschel C. Aldrich, and church services at Bethesda Hospital Chapel led by Dr Laude Garrison.

Sncismicuo Wesleyan’ Service Guild Cincinnati Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church Athens Geraldine Hope Elma Beerbower Ann Mumma Chillicothe Florence Cook Barbara Lovensheimer Sheraton-Gibson Methodist Church Mothers’ Memorial Center Guild Calvary Church Herschel C. Aldrich Methodist Hospital Nadiad India Eld Wesley Bethesda Hospital Drlaude Garrison Suquar

Party Given on Eighth Birthday

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Russell hosted a birthday party Saturday for their son Charles Jr. eight. Guests included Judy Shaver Linda Jamita Sale Georgia Russell Ronnie Day Roger Welsh Stephen Trout David Brown Jerry McBride and Timmy Russell. Group pictures were taken and television and games provided the entertainment. Mrs. Frank Russell assisted in serving refreshments.

Charles Russell Charles Jr Judy” Shaver Linda Jamita Salevers Georgia Russell Ronnie Day Roger Welsh Stephen ‘Trout David Brown Jerry McBride Timmy Russel Frank Russell Ostess

Birth Announcement for Smothy Robert Scheel

Parents Mr and Mrs Scheel announce the birth of a son Smothy Robert on March 7. They also note another son John Tandon, age two. Grandparents listed, with great grandparents A E Watkins Chaunkey and H W Grover Columbus. Mrs Grover has recently returned to Park Forest after five weeks with daughter and family.

Ang Ah Konee Ash St Park Forest Lil Smothy Robert Scheel John Tandon T. Grover Athens John Scheel Elyria A. E. Watkins Chaunkey H.W

AAUW Book Fair Opens Tomorrow on Court Street

The American Association of University Women invites the public to a Book Fair at the former French Shop on Court Street opening tomorrow. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday with items including biographies best sellers Readers Digest editions mysteries and children books. Proceeds fund an AAUW Scholarship at Ohio University for an Athens County girl.

American Association of University Women Court St Elbert Jasper Marian Mair H. H. Hendrie John Newcomb M. K. Fugate AAUW Ohio University Athens County Athens Irene Hand James Weisenbach

Spring Coat Trends for Easter Fashion News

The piece outlines slim coats with long-torso lines and full skirts suited for Easter wear. Navy dominates coats and suits with white overlays, while vibrant spring colors like mauve and lavender appear in silks and lightweight fabrics.

Calendar of Events Highlights Community Meetings and Elections

Community groups host events from Eagles Auxiliary to PTA at high school and church programs. Nominations and officer elections occur in several meetings, with dates, places, and hosts including Mrs Mary Dillon and Mrs Poston, plus a benefit bridge and pasta party at Hotel Berry.

Gilham-Frank Vfw Eagles New Marshfield Hall Alka Athens Canton Central PTA Joof Haltheta Muse Farm Bureau Council Mary Dillon Poston Cora Evans Albany WSCS Church Amere Club Don Young Musgrave N. Congress Edna Whiteman Mignonette Yin China Pomona Grange Troy Grange Home Economics Committee Hobby Wil Liam Sellon Marietta Ave Pierce Berry

Souths reverse rebid leads to a bridge slam in hearts

In a detailed bridge lesson, Souths reverse rebid signals a strong 17 plus points and distribution. North with 16 points seeks a slam, Blackwood shows two aces and two kings, and the play features a crossruff sequence and precise ruffing to secure the slam.

Vswald ACOBY Pinetrick South North Taslam

Circus Desserts In Springtime Menus

A brightly illustrated leaflet lists circus themed desserts with playful names such as Clown Pudding and Crazy Mixed Up Pudding. Instructions describe making vanilla and chocolate puddings, assembling cups, faces with raisins and gumdrops, and topping with whipped cream.

Gaynor Maddox Puddin

Benefit Skate for Methodist Church Fund Planned

A skating party hosted by circle 8 of the WSCS benefits the Methodist Church building fund. The event is Thursday from 7:50 to 1:50 pm at the Athena Roller Rink, and the public is invited.

Circle 8 WSCS Methodist Church Uilding” Fund Athene Tolterende

Bridge bidding puzzle about spade game decision

In a North East South West auction North opens 1 Club South responds 1 Spade and passes. South holds AK5753 and V9 O16 with aKeas. If North supports spades you bid three clubs then view game in spades. if North bids three no trump you pass. The second scenario has South holding KQ753 WKS OAC above. Determine the correct call.

West Dummy South Ext South East aKeas Juday Tomor

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