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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1953

Page

8

Athens residents travel and local notices in brief

Miss Edith McBee, Mrs. Faye Evans, Miss Elma Beerbower and Miss Blanch Long return from an eight day trip to Williamsburg and nearby sites in Virginia. Mrs. W. H. Logan of Fort Lauderdale now in San Antonio with her ill mother in Athens. Local residents attend Triarchs Militant and Auxiliary district meeting in Newark with parade and banquet. Dr. Karl Amrendt of Ohio University Music directs Recitative Variations and Canzona for string quartet May 7 at Eastman School Festival Rochester. his Dance Overture performed by Miami University Orchestra at Oxford April 19.

Edith McBee Faye Evans Elma Beerbower Blanch Long Williamsburg Old Fort Comfort Yorktown Jamestown D. C Annapolis W. H. Logan Fort Lauderdale Fla San Anto W. Soutch Walter Davis Susy David Athens Herman Jones Pearl Droz Muriel Spauilding Pearl Chase L. W. Carpenter Karl Amrendt Ohio University School of Music Eastman School Rochester N.Y Dr. Ahrendt Miami University Oxford

Alpha Xi luncheon honors Athens and Glouster seniors

A rose luncheon hosted by Alpha Xi Delta charity was held at the Alpha Xi house Saturday at 12 30 p m for high school senior girls and their mothers. Invited guests included Carol Alexander and Mrs L H Alexander Nancy Riegle and Mrs Frank Riegle Ellen Tullis and Mrs Louise Tullis Phyllis Peterson and Mrs P J Peterson Joy Steward and Mrs Kenneth Steward Nancy Ellis and Mrs Herman Ellis Betty Williams and Mrs Evan Williams Laile Lovett and Mrs LaViene Lovett Marilyn Morris and Mrs R A Morris Patty Williams and Mrs Fred Williams Sydney Clark and Mrs George Clark Suzy Shepard and Mrs Raymond Shepard Margene Gilson and Mrs R R Gilson Geneva Wilson and Mrs C R Wilson of Athens and Sabra Dunlap and Mrs Delmar Dunlap of Glouster.

Alpha Xi Delta Charity Alpha Xi House Carol Alexander L. H. Alexander Nancy Riegle Frank Riegle Ellen Tullis Louise Tullis Phyllis Peterson P. J. Peterson Joy Steward Kenneth Steward Nancy Ellis Herman Ellis Betty Williams Evan Williams Laile Lovett LaViene Lovett Marilyn Morris R. A. Morris Patty Williams Fred Williams Sydney Clark George Clark Suzy Shepard Raymond Shepard Margene Gilson R. R. Gilson Geneva Wilson C. R. Wilson

Sorority Hosts Sunday Tea Social Event

Sigma Phi Gamma held a Sunday afternoon tea at Sally Waller's home. Edna Kasler presided, with Marjorie Reed, Patricia Robinson, and Mrs. Robert Mingus as hostesses. Guests received white carnations with blue and gold ribbons amid a tulip centerpiece.

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Sally Wallar Marjorie Reed Patricia Robinson Robert Mingus Edna Kasler Jean van Dyke Ruth Kindig Don Flowers

Out-of-Door Band Concerts Planned

The first of three Under the Elms Concerts will be presented by the OU Symphonic Band under Charles Minelli Thursday at 7 p.m. at Ohio University campus west of Memorial Auditorium. The May 14 and May 21 performances follow. These light, pop-style concerts are free and open to the public.

OU Symphonic Charles Minelli Minelli Ohio University Memorial Auditorium

Social Calendar Sets Wednesday in Pocahontas Area

Pocahontas council 131 meets at 7 30 p m District 5 zone session Beta Auxiliary at Beta House 7 30 p m Ladies Day Bridge luncheon at Athens Country Club 1 p m reservations via Mrs George L Smith 31869 Golf all day Nan Ulom Rebekah Lodge IOOF Hall 8 p m degree practice Church of the Shepherd Women s Auxiliary in church lounge hostesses Mrs Howard Stout and Mrs Frank Hughes Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Cottage Tea House 6 p m Minear chapter OES Stewart High School 8 p m Margarite Steele inspecting officer Dinner 6 p m cookies for members 6 WCTU Central Ave Methodist 2 p m ACE at Blosser s Lo 6 p m reservations to Mrs Gay Circle Nelsonville by Monday Church group 8 Wendell Drake E Se Ses Em Mrs go co Group 9 Mrs Darren Todd 73% S Shannon 8 p m Mrs Fred Rowe co hostess CMC Club Emily Householder 59 Elmwood St 6 45 p m Athens Women s Republican Club Courthouse 7 p m

Alpha Gamma Delta Cottage Tea House Minear OES Stewart High School Margarite Steele WCTU Central Ave Methodist Ae Blosser’s Rs. Gay Circle Nelsonville Cneerinn Wendell Drake Darren Todd S. Shannon Fred Rowe CMC Club Emily Householder Elmwood St

Birth announcement for Robert Stratton Gross in Phoenix

Mr and Mrs Robert Gross of 1741 E Willetta St Phoenix announce the birth of their son Robert Stratton Gross on May 4. Mrs Gross is the daughter of the late A C Stratton and Mrs Stratton. The couple also has a daughter Kathy age two.

Robert Gross

Mrs Wilson Juggles Cabinet Life In Washington

Jessie Wilson wife of Defense Secretary and former GM president Charles E Wilson adapts to Washington life. She jokes about coffee spills at a gala, handles maze like Pentagon corridors, and keeps a partially packed bag ready for trips abroad. Her six children and 13 grandchildren fill their Washington suite.

Patti Simmons Washington NEA General Motors Charles E. Wilson Pentagon Secretary of Defense Wilsons New Washington Jessie Wilson

Birth notice for Gregory Bernard Hillen born May 2

Mr and Mrs Bernard Hillen of The Plains announce the birth of a son Gregory Bernard on May 2. Grandparents are Mrs Clara Hillen of The Plains and Mr and Mrs George Hofacker of Stuttgart Germany. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs C L Champlin of Nelsonville and Mrs Margaret Hofacker and Mrs Caroline Wales of Stuttgart Germany.

Morris Gibson Gregory Charles Sheltering Arms Hospital Charles Gibson New Marshfield Jess Linscott Athens Bernard Hillen the Plains Gregory Bernard Clara Hillen George Hofacker Stuttgart Germany C. L. Champlin Nelsonville Margaret Hofacker Caroline Wales

Recital A Held At Mrs Mitch ell Home In Fairview

A spring musicale took place Sunday at 4 p.m. at the home of Mrs. L. C. Mitch ell 60 Fairview. Performances featured violin and piano selections and solos by Phyllis Peterson Patricia Peterson and Joan Bush. Violinist Eleanor Baker and flutist accompanied by Johnathan Thack oa also participated.

L. C. Mitchell Fairview Phyllis Peterson Patricia Peterson Joan Bush Eleanor Baker Johnathan Thackoa

WE THE WOMEN BY RUTH MILLETT LETTER DEFENDS STAY-AT-HOME HUSBANDS

A reader identifies as a stay-at-home husband argues wives often fail to consider his reasons for staying in. He cites needing sleep, preferring quiet, and differences over dancing and social evenings, claiming at home life brings relaxation while going out drains him.

Lessons in Bridge Playing From The South Hand

The article analyzes a bridge hand where South bids two no trump and North raises to three no trump. South follows a hunch, loses, and West’s queen of clubs disrupts the contract, leading to a deliberate discussion of finesse and timing. It concludes with a puzzle pose and a promotion for Oswald Jacoby’s pamphlet POINT COUNT BIDDING.

South North West Dummy Queen of Hearts Declarer East North East South West Oswald Jacoby The Athens Messenger P. O Midtown Sta New York

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