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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1956

Page

11

Mental Health and Education Highlight AAUW Meeting

The American Association of University Women discussed mental health and education, presenting the University of Ohio scholarship fund from proceeds of a social event. Mrs. Semans spoke on mental illness and its treatment, urging tolerance and stress reduction, while Mrs. Staats outlined next year’s White House Conference on Education as AAUW’s major project.

AAUW American Association of Unit A Poox Fair Frank Semans J. Cesare Moe W. M. Pierce Allo Nationa Semians Staats Chicago

Flossie Dixon Named National Objective Chairman at Shrine Session

Mrs. Flossie Dixon a past worthy high priestess of Athens Shrine No 6 was named national objective chairman of District 16 at the closing session of the Supreme Shrine Thursday. She and her husband W R Dixon, also a past officer of Athens, have been in Cleveland the past week attending the sessions and were guests of the local lodge.

Flossie Dixon Athens Shrine No. 6 National Objective District 16 Supreme Shrine

Blue Lustre Carpet Cleaner Debuts After Years of Research

A new carpet cleaning product named Blue Lustre is introduced as the easiest and cleanest solution. It claims to leave no foreign residue, is safe for all carpet types, and can clean entire carpets or remove spots. One concentrate cleans three 9x12 rugs economically.

MANNERS For Handling Missed Calls At Home

A household tip suggests reducing phone interruptions by offering to take a message if the called person is away. The caller should speak clearly and provide contact details, and the answering party should prompt for the message or caller’s name and number.

April in Paris Theme of Dance for Zeta Alpha Beta Sigma Phi

The Zeta Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a candlelight initiation and dance at Knights of Columbus Hall with an April in Paris theme. Mrs. Frank Foster Jr Mrs. Thomas Stubbs Mrs. William R Rose and Miss Elsie Driscoll received jewels. Miss Zoe Baird earned the Exemplar Degree. Murals of Paris scenes decorated the hall as Howie Champs Combe provided music.

Paris Zeta Alpha Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Knights ‘of Columbus Frank Foster, Jr Thomas Stubbs William R Howie Chap Combe

Albany WSCS Program Highlights at May Meeting

William Gillogly presented the program using the Dr I Q technique to explain duties and departments of the Albany WSCS. Mrs Evelyn Dearth led worship service while Mrs Bess Musser and Mrs Anna Withrow spoke on missionary work. Mrs Wilbur Baughnan presided. Refreshments for 18 members served by Mrs Guy Wingett and Mrs Blanch Cline. Installation of officers planned for May meeting hosted by Mrs Ester Dally end re Bent sc.

Ars William Gillogly Albany Wscs I. Q Evelyn Dearth Bess Musser Anna Withrow Wilbur Baughnan Guy Wingett Blanch Cline Ester Dally Re. Bent Sc

Ames Bern senior play set for May 17 in comedy

Shirley Stobart plays Betty and Peggy El Liott Mrs Bixby with James Clark as Mr Bixby in the Ames Bern Senior Class production Pleased ta Meetcha at 8 p m Wednesday The plot centers on a birthday party plan gone wrong when a valuable necklace is stolen Feverish suspense follows as characters collide in a roomful of misdirection and humor The public is invited to attend

Shirley Stobart Betty Peggy Elliott Bixby James Clark Mr. Bixby Ames-Bern

Hobson Study Circle Meets at Mulligan Road Home

Mrs Glenn Gaston hosts the Hobson Study Circle meeting on Tuesday evening at 4 Mulligan Road with 25 members present. Mrs Wilson Norris led a program on TV humor and Lucille Ball, followed by a dessert lunch and social hour. May dinner planned at University Center private dining room. Other church and civic notices appear for Mount Zion Baptist Missionary Society, Pomona Grange, Alexander Presbyterian Church, Albany Riding Club, Girl Scout Council, Emblem Club, Elks, and WSCS Circle with meeting details and invitations.

Glenn Gaston Hobson Circle Glen Gaston Mulligan Rd Wil Norris Seave Lucille Ball Schedute Bay University Center Mire Denver Ing Alpha Delta Pi Gaston Pomona Grange Rural Life Alexander’ Presbyterian Starkey State Grange Albany Zimmerman’s Ring

OU Glee Clubs Concert Set For Sunday

Ohio University Glee Clubs present their annual spring concert Sunday at 8 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium. Men soloists William Morey and Donald Na4el will open under director Philip Peterson. the Men sing The Trysting Place and Come Again, Sweet Love. Women sing By the Rivers of Babylon and other pieces under Carol by Pijper Bergsagel Loeffler. The combined clubs perform Six Love Songs Opus 82 No. 1 Brahms. Accompanists Donald Chadwick George S Henderson. Public invited at no charge.

Ohio University Memorial Auditorium William Morey Donald Na Philip Peterson Loeffler Brahms Donald Chadwick George S Henderson Charee Wads Clayton

Needlework pattern offers affordable slip covers for furniture

Pattern No. 2153 provides instructions for making slip covers for various furniture with diagrams, material suggestions, and construction drawings. Send 25e in coins with name and address to Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger, 1190 Ave. 1 Americas, New York 36, NY. Also available is the 1956 Needlework Album with crochet, embroidery, and knit designs.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N.Y

Easy to Sew Play Clothes Pattern No 8349

Advertisement for pattern No 8349 featuring halter blouse and various bottoms in child sizes 10 12 14 16 with yardage. Claims bold ready-to-sew outfit set and lists order details to Sue Burnett at The Athens Messenger. Basic FASHION spring and summer 96 sewing guide offered with 25 cent payment.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave

Fire at Corner Main and Market Streets in Logan

Logan Ohio May 4 report of a fire at the corner of Main and Market Streets with details limited to the incident location and date. Advertisement text about a Mother's Day offer and social invite appears in the snippet.

Market Streets Logan Ohio

Incoming and outgoing visitors in Athens area

Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Wilcox and twin daughters Cathryn Lou and Carolyn Sue Wilcox of Cleveland arrive today to visit Mrs. Wilcox’s parents Dr. and Mrs. Amos Anderson in Athens. Dr. Wilcox’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Wilcox Sr. and Barbara plan weekend time. Mr. and Mrs. William Lavelle attend the Kentucky Derby in Louisville as guests of Mr. Lavelle’s sister Mrs. Douglas Mulvaney. Recent visitors include Mrs. Julia Robinson of Dayton and Mrs. C. H. Moore of Mount Vernon visiting Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bolys of Upland, California. Jane Barker of Athens is among Indiana Founder’s Day attendees for Ohio University’s 136th birthday celebration.

Nenneth R. Wilcox Cathryn Lou Carolyn Sue Cleveland Wilcox Amos Ander Athens Kenneth R. Wilcox Sr Barbara Stur William Lavelle Kentucky Louisville Mr. Lavelle Douglas Mulvaney Julia Robinson Dayton C. H. Moore Mount Vernon Walter Bolys Upland Calif Bolys Aten Aveay Washington Poo Jane Barker W. P. Barker Indiana Hoosier State University

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