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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1956

Page

9

Who's Coming And Going

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Herbert returned from a ten days trip to New Orleans where Mr. Herbert attended the National Association of Educational Buyers convention. En route they stayed in Louisville with Mr. Herbert's brother Reid Martin and family, visiting Duke University in Durham, N C. Weekend guests of Dr and Mrs H E Benz of Athens were Miss Viola Benz and Mrs. Stanley Jeffrey of Dayton. The Jeffreys, formerly of Athens, are now with Rev Jeffrey at South Park Methodist Church in Dayton. Mr and Mrs Richard N Mackinnon and daughter Jessica Lynn returned to Coshocton after visiting Prof and Mrs C N Mackinnon, Mrs Jessie H Vance, and Miss Jean Vance.

William H. Herbert New Orleans Herbert National Association of Educational Buyers Louisville Mr. Herbert Reid Martin Durham N. C Carolyn Duke University H. E. Benz Athens Viola Benz Stanley Jeffrey Dayton Jeffreys Jeffrey South Park Methodist Church Richard N. Mackinnon Jessica Lynn Coshocton C. N. Mackinnon Jessie H. Vance Jean Vance

Birth announced for Daniel Nolan Abraham in Athens

Mr and Mrs James Abraham of Athens announce the birth of a son Daniel Nolan on May 2 at Mount St Mary Hospital. Grandparents are Nolan F Riley of Dayton and Joseph Abraham of Athens. The couple also have a daughter Michle Diane, two.

James Abraham Athens Daniel Nolan Mount St. Mary Hospital Nolan F. Riley Dayton Joseph Abraham Abraham Michle Diane

Homecoming Planned at Bethel Methodist Church

The 20th annual homecoming and memorial services at Bethel Methodist Church Knox Township Vinton County are set for May 27 with a 10 30 a m service followed by a basket dinner. The public is invited.

Bethel Methodist Church Knox Township Vinton Co

Mechanicsburg Music Students To Give Concert

Mechanicsburg Junior High School music students present their annual spring concert Thursday at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium. Eighth grade girls chorus triple trio seventh and eighth grade mixed chorus ninth grade boys quartet join final vocal piece. Junior high band and majorette corps perform with a 35 piece beginners band. Charles Poston directs the vocal groups and William Everson conducts instrumental units both grad students at Ohio University School of Music.

Mechanicsburg Junior High School Charles Poston William Everson Ohio University School of Music

Music Classes Give Program A Grange

Rome Grange held an open meeting at the school with Barbara Boyer and James Clark announcing upcoming events. Mrs. C. E. Heft directed the school music program featuring Jaynie Gallaway, Douglas Elliott, Buck Walsh, Gary Taylor, Carole Gould, and a school chorus and orchestra.

Rome Grange Barbara Boyer James Clark Roger Williams Canaan Grange Canaan Rome Charlotte LaTourette Ohio University Rome-Canaan High School Canaan-Rome Harold Vincent West Virginia Ritchie County 4-H Harrisville W. Va

Eight Anniversary Observed By Plains Methodist Class

The Adult Fellowship Class at The Plains Methodist Church marked its eight anniversary with a potluck dinner. Mae Dishong, Lois McKibben, and Julia Smith led vocal selections. Marjorie Nichols read the class history. officers were installed. Thirty three attended including members and guests. next meeting to be hosted by Marietta Goldsberry with Mary Graham as co host. Calendar notes various church and club events and changes for May including the Gate note, New Marshfield OES inspection, and Temple WSCS installation.

The Plains Methodist Church Mae Dishong Lois McKibben Julia Smith Thelma Talbert Marjorie Nichols Marietta Goldsberry Mary Graham Maecenas Literary Club Ray Smith Grosvenor St New Marshfield OES Masonic Hall

Easy to Sew Needlework Border Pattern No 5677

Simple to do cross stitch fused border of violets to trim linens. Lavender and green color scheme offered with iron transfer for 3 yards of design, color chart. Send 25c coins plus name address and pattern number to Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger in New York.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N. Y Sue Burnett Ave. Americas

Cotton Fashions for Every Occasion by Miss Cowden

New York based Maid of Cotton Patricia Anne Cowden tours the United States Canada and Europe showcasing a 42 piece wardrobe of cotton outfits for day and night including dresses suits coats rainwear and travel wear. Fabrics cover sheer cotton chiffon to rugged corduroy with ball gowns embroidery and printed patterns.

New York NEA Patricia Anne Cowden United States Canada Europe Miss Cowden Carven Jacques Heim

WCTU Meeting Reports Church Event and Plans

Mrs Sidney Kasler presided at the Wesleyan Methodist Church meeting of the WCTU. County president Mrs Bessie Strong announced a county WCTU meeting at Church of God on May 15. Ernest Conant reviewed Alcohol at the Wheel. Reading by Mrs Howard Romine, singing by Mrs E C Kenney and Mrs A E McCor key, with Romine on piano. Mrs Everett Cross urged collecting clean used ladies hosiery for a project. Devotions by Miss Ada Allison, Rev E C Kenney spoke, prayer by Mrs Cora Hawk.

Sidney Kasler WCTU Wesleyan Methodist Church Bessie Strong Church of God Hocking St Ernest Conant Howard Romine E. C. Kenney A. E. MceCorkey Romine Everett Cross Ada Allison Cora Hawk

Name Omitted In Athens County Education Group Officers

The Athens County Association for Childhood Education unintentionally omitted Florence Ullmann from the recent listing of officers where she serves as vice president. The organization recognizes the oversight and will amend the official roster to include Ullmann in her official capacity.

Athens County Association For Childhood Education Florence Ullmann

Siglympics Set By Sigma Chi At Ohio University

Public invited to the ninth annual Siglympics hosted by Sigma Chi on Sunday at 2 30 p m on Ohio U Womens Athletic Field. Eight sororities and seven dorms compete for two permanent trophies plus a traveling trophy for top team. first-place event trophies awarded. Admission free. Company F 1 Pershing Rifles will present a drill during intermission.

Sigma Chi Ohio U Sigmy Kappa Pershing Rifles

Carnival Opens at St Pauls Home School

The How ard Brothers Carnival sponsored by St Pauls Home School association runs tonight through Saturday at 6 30 p m with a Saturday matinee on the school playground. Rides and concession booths aid purchase of new athletic equipment. Patrick White serves as committee chairman.

St. Paul's Home School Association Howard Brothers Patrick White

Bridge Hand Misstep Gives Bixby Edge In Play

East made a small error in Oswald Jacoby's hand advice that let Wingate Bixby, president of Regency Club, seize the contract. West led hearts, East misplayed clubs, and Bixby used a sequence of ruffs and trumps to gain control. If East had returned the king of clubs at the third trick, West would have faced a different outcome.

Oswald Jacoby East South Wingate Bixby Istip Bixby Dummy West

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