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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1957

Page

7

Ohio Valley Summer Theatre set to open June 27 with Cain Mutiny Court Martial

OVST plans its 1957 season kicking off June 27 with The Cain Mutiny Court Martial and shows like Gigi Tea and Sympathy Bus Stop Anastasia and Reclining Figure. Directors from Ohio University include Christopher Lane Cosmo Catalano and Virginia Hahne.

Ohio Valley Summer Theatre Cain Gordon Kwo Fhe Busi Swathmore Siva Gigi Anastasia Christopher Lane Cosmo Catalano Virginia Hahne Ohio University Speech and Dramatics OVST Harold J. Baedecker Gordon K. Bush Sec’y C. B. Nye

Phi Mu District VI Convention Plans at Ohio University

Phi Mu sorority prepares for District VI convention in Athens this weekend with Delta Delta Chapter and local hosts. alumnae and guests from Ohio and Michigan attend alongside collegians from several Ohio and Michigan colleges. Registration Friday afternoon includes a tea at 35 N. College St and hotel housing at Hotel Berry. The event features a luncheon, a formal banquet in the OU ballroom, and a talk by Mrs. Clifford E. Rader of Columbus, a noted OSU alumna and former Phi Mu president. Charter members of Delta Delta Chapter return for the district gathering marking 30 years on the OU campus.

Phi Mu Sorority Athens Delta Delta Ohio Michigan Ohio State Bowling Green Baldwin- Wallace Akron University Michigan State Youngstown College University of Michigan Ohio University N. College St Gates Hotel Berry Delta Delta In Clifford E. Rader Columbus Ohio State University Rader OSU Board of Trustees Abraham Pierson Yale University Leonard Hoare Harvard University National Phi Mu Women of Ohio Woman's Who Who Banta Robert Riley Kansas City Kas George Carmarn National Housing Committee I. Keith Taylor Joey Kropp Bernice Frantz Shirley Heilman Carole Swezey Sondra Nordyke Messenger

Psychologist Addresses Rome Grange on Mental Health

Athens State Hospital psychologist Lewis Hannah spoke to Rome Grange on mental health noting reduced resident patients show progress and that funding to health groups yields tangible results. The meeting included memorial readings for O O Bryson and Grace Merrick, and planning for April 4 degrees and May 16 inspection.

Lewis Hannah Athens State Hospital Rome Grange Carl Hayes O. O. Bryson Grange Grace Merrick National Grange Washingon Meigs Co

Naomi Bible Class Dinner Meeting at Plains High School

Twenty one members of the Naomi Bible Class of The Plains Methodist Church attended a dinner meeting in The Plains High School community room. Mrs. Francis Lee led a program including a reading by Alta Cooper and a poem by Mrs. See. Mrs. See presented a going away gift to Mrs. George Shamel as she moves to Dayton. Rev. and Mrs. Virgil Versteeg attended as guests.

Naomi Plains Methodist Church Plains High School Francis Lee Legion Dogwood Alta Cooper See Jesus George Shamel Lloyd Kittle Sam MacDonald Charles Davis Virgil Versteeg

WCTU Institute at Athens Union with JTC Youth Group

The WCTU Institute on March 18 at First Christian Church joined with the YTC youth group in a “Go Set a Watchman” theme. Mrs. Ethel Dean presided, Rev. Herbert Lockwood spoke on beverage alcohol, and a state workshop was announced for Columbus April 2–4 along with an April 28–May 5 membership drive.

Athens Co. Wctu First Christian Church YTC Ethel Dean Bessie Strong Neva Cross Arthur Coon Columbus Edgar Burt Herbert Lockwood Lancaster Pat Cooley Rose Ann Fields

Calendar of club and church events in Athens area

The calendar lists Hi Lo Home Demonstration Club at 7 30 p m March 27 on Color in the Home with Mrs Robert Gilson. Other items include Shrinettes meeting with Mrs Ross Davis at 327 E State St 8 p m and Intermediate Circle of CCL with Mrs Carl Tom at 49 Ohio Ave 8 30 p m Also PEO with Mrs Seth Lewis at 22 N Congress St 7 30 p m United Lutheran Women meeting after Lenten Service at Worship Center Combined annual meeting of Christian Social Relations Committee and Religious Ed Committee at the Presbyterian Church 9 a m plans for May Fellowship and Vacation Bible School All churches invited Pocahontas Lodge 7 30 p m Redmen's Hall New Marshfield Canasta Club at Mrs Roger Barrons 7 30 p m Fidelity Rebekah Lodge 8 p m Jan Feb Mar birthdays celebrated Inez Carr Alpha Delta Pi visit to Xi Chapter at Ohio University 101 S Court St hosted by alumni and actives.

Robert Gilson Rock Riffle Rd Tee Athens Presbyterian Church Inez Carr Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Ohio University S. Court

Lessons in Bridge by Oswald Jacoby

The article discusses lead choices from a three card suit in bridge. It contrasts leading from another suit with leading low from the three card sequence, noting partner and declarer considerations and potential finesses as illustrated by a sample hand.

Open Meeting Invites Athens Garden Club Members

All Athens County Garden Club members are invited to tonight’s opening meeting at The Plains High School. The Plains Garden Club sponsors the event which begins at 7 30 p m. George Lash soil conservationist U S Department of Agriculture will speak and show a sound color film So This Is Athens Co. A coffee hour will follow and the meeting will be presided over by Mrs Paul Tipton president of The Plains Garden Club.

Athens Co Plains High School Plains Garden Club George Lash U. S. Dept. of Agriculture Paul Tipton The

Bridge bidding puzzle with two spades response

In the auction South West North East: 1 heart pass You hold A987 Y Q2 A104 AAKIG3. Bid two spades suggesting a potential contract if partner has a weak hand. with a stronger hand he may not rebid spades. You, South, hold ABT 152 K 104 MAKIGS.

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