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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1958

Page

11

Social Literary Club Ends Year With Speaker Morris

The Social Literary Club closed its year with a final gathering at the Athens Country Club last Tuesday. Prof. William Morris of Ohio University spoke on Bernard Baruch’s My Own Story, defining biography as bringing a subject alive and reading humorous excerpts to illustrate the book’s versatility. Guests included Mrs. Hixson, Miss Julia Cable, and others from Athens and Logan.

Social Literary Club Athens Country Club P. E. Hixson William Morris Ohio University Fred McKay Morris Bernard Baruch Prof. Morris Baruch Hixson Julia Cable W. P. Mickle Michael Molechan Athens Emerson Poston Logan

Mechanicsburg School Bands To Present Spring Concert

Mechanicsburg School announces an 8 pm Spring Band Concert in the school auditorium directed by Mrs. William W. Sears. The Cadet Band opens with The Skaters Waltz Alma Mater and Sharpshooters March followed by the Junior High Band program. After intermission the Junior High Band performs further selections as soloists Bill Paige Charles Bowles and James Holland. Band Boosters Club sponsors a bake sale around the event.

Mechanicsburg William W. Sears Romaine Schumann Bill Paige Charles Bowles James Holland

Bake Sale Hosted by New Marshfield WSCS Saturday

The New Marshfield WSCS sponsors a bake sale this Saturday at the New Marshfield Fire House. Proceeds benefit local community projects and church activities.

New Marshfield WSCS New Marshfield Fire House

Ministers Hold Annual Spring Dinner in Athens County

The Athens County Ministerial Association held its annual spring covered dish dinner at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Carl Wooten. Attended by many ministers and their wives, officers elected for the new year included A. E. Beck with president, R. W. Ives vice president, and Ira Shanafelt secretary-treasurer. Rev. C. R. Corns named radio committee chair, Rev. Joe B. Maffett re-elected program chair.

Athens County Ministerial Association Carl Wooten Austin Shell A. E. Beckwith R. W. Ives Ira Shanafelt C. R. Corns Joe B. Maffett

All Set For CCL District Conference

Readiness builds for the Southeast District Conference of the Ohio Child Conservation League to be held Saturday in Fellowship Hall at First Methodist Church Athens hosts the event with 350 members expected. Registration 8 30 to 9 30 a m luncheon at 12 30 p m. Frerett C Lindsey Gulf Refining Co Cincinnati speaker and area Red Cross Safety Service chairman attends. General chairman Mrs Wilson Baker leads a committee including several listed members.

Ohio Child Conservation League Fellowship Hall First Methodist Church CCL Athens Frerett C. Lindsey Gulf Refining Co Cincinnati Ross, O American Red Cross Safety Service Hamilton County Wilson Baker Ralph Kail Fred Weber Fred Lee Tom Ralph Straw Bert Barnes Carl Gustavson James Abraham

Community bake sales and club meetings listed for Athens Albany area

Calendar notes show multiple bake sales and meetings across organizations including Sigma Phi Gamma in front of the Varsity Theater, Willing Workers Loyal Temperance Legion at Bessie Strong's home, Albany Grange sessions with fourth degree, Alpha Delta Pi Aux luncheon at OU Center, Summit Grange event with Angel food cake contest, Women of Moose bake sale in front of the electric company, and a Theta Tau Alpha Alumnae rummage sale at the Armory. the passage also warns about proper kitchen spill cleanup and thawing poultry handling.

Athens Loyal Temperance Legion Bessie Strong Freemont St

Tempting New Look Hits Athens Country Club Style Show

Athens Country Club Women's Auxiliary staged a spring fashion show for 250 members and guests featuring new lines of 1958 fashion including high belts, balloon skirts, and sailor collars. Designers Foster's University Shop and Katherine Figg Shop presented the event with Mrs. Peter B. Seel as commentator and 22 models from the club. Prizes from Sunnybank Greenhouse Wolfe Hardware and others were awarded at the luncheon with floral decor and spring hats adding to the theme.

Athens Country Club Women’s Auxiliary Sunnybank Greenhouse Wolfe Hardware Bette Clifford Shop Foster’s University Shop Peter B. Seel Katherine Figg Shop Country Club Frank Richey Fred W. Wheaton, Jr Richard Dent Roger Jones, Jr Tom Evans J. E. Algeo Frank X. Rauch, Jr R. Kenneth Kerr Charles Jiden John McCleary Glen Hanger Robert Sebring Harold Tom Richard Phillips Joe Chapman William B, Orr

Seniors Honored by Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Group

Eight Ohio U senior women were honored at a six o clock dinner hosted by Mrs. Clark E Williams at 63 Elmwood Place. Attendees included co hosts Mrs. A R Frame Mrs Alexander Prisley Miss Judy Makroczy and alumnae members.

Ohio U Alpha Gamma Delta Clark E. Williams Elmwood Place A. R. Frame Alexander Prisley Judy Makroczy Alumnae Association Earl Hooper Margaret Burt Michael Molchan Marlene Thokey Dorothy Fudge Dorothy Shallenberger Nancy Matheny Jane Wharton Janice Musser Helen Beckley Lyons Carol Blough Swardson E. E. Munden H. Z. Foster Hazel Roach John W. Stewart John H. Branstitter James Boden Henry Corradini Harold Rose Seth Lewis Richard McKinstry, Jr John Vickers Judy Makreezy Don McVay Ann Alford John Branstitter Athens

Bridge Bidding Lessons From Four Hands

Four example hands analyzed with suggested responses: 1 Two diamonds or one spade, 2 a business double of one heart, 3 two hearts cue bid indicating slam potential, 4 three no trump as the strongest descriptive bid. The article outlines how each bid shapes partner’s picture of suit lengths and final contracts.

North King Res Syndicate, Inc

New Officers Named for Child Guidance Circle 1958

At the Cottage Tea House meeting the Child Guidance Circle of CCL announced its 1958 slate: Mrs. Paul Jones as president, Mrs. Ralph Kail as vice president, Mrs. Bob Yaw as secretary, Mrs. J. K. Bratton as treasurer, and Mrs. Homer Gall as press reporter. Plans for the spring conference at Athens First Methodist Church were outlined by Mrs. Wilson Baker and Mrs. Ralph Kail.

CCL Cottage Tea House R. F. Rose Paul Jones Ralph Kail Bob Yaw J. K. Bratton Homer Gall Athens First Methodist Church Wilson Baker

Annual Junior High Prom To Take Place Saturday

Athens High School juniors and their guests will dance to Norm Matthews at the Junior Prom Saturday May 10 from 9 p m to midnight The theme Pink Perfection will transform the gym A junior prom king and queen will be crowned by last year’s royal couple Sharon Downard and Max Schwartzel Candidates for queen include Judy Ferguson Linda Lee Ellie Thackery Sue Verity and Nan cy Wichterman Candidates for king are Gary Barber Roger Kasler Jim Kyle and Bob Slagle Gary Barber serves as general prom chairman with Nancy Wichterman Peggie Byrd Ellie Thackery and Roger Kasler as chairs Clayton Smith is the junior class advisor

Athens High School Norm Matthews Pink Perfection Sharon Downard Max Schwartzel Judy Ferguson Linda Lee Ellie Thackery Sue Verity Nancy Wichterman Buzzy Ball Gary Barber Roger Kasler Jim Kyle Bob Slagle Peggie Byrd Clayton Smith

Democratic Women Club Guest Night with Esther Pinsky

Miss Esther Pinsky Bellaire attorney and state legislative chairman for Democratic Women will speak at the Athens Democratic Women's Clubs Guest Night Thursday May 15 at Knights of Columbus Hall E Mill Street. A 6:30 potluck supper will begin with attendees bringing table service.

Esther Pinsky Bellaire Democratic Womat Athens Democratic Wom En’s Clubs S Club Knights of Columbus E. Mill St Athens Division William Lavelle Richland Ave Donald Skinner Bernard Matheny Eugene Knoder Leroy Shamel

Athens Girls Attend Ohio Future Homemakers Convention

Four Athens youths Becky Laughlin Sue Van Dyke Connie Glasgo and Pauline Fierce attended the 13th annual Ohio Association of Future Homemakers of America convention in Columbus. Connie Glasgo ran for state president but was defeated by Mary Ellen Daugherty of Glenford. The group served as voting delegates with about 1500 attendees including advisors and state executive council members.

Becky Laughlin Sue van Dyke Connie Glasgo Pauline Fierce Athens Columbus Ohio Association of the Future Homemakers of America Miss Glasgo Mary Ellen Daugherty Glenford Ohio State Fairgrounds State Executive Council

Teens Play Suit Pattern for Easy Sew Nook

Easy to sew one piece playsuit with skirt buttons for dress look. Pattern 4600 Teen Sizes 10 12 14 16 includes printed directions and shoulder details. Send 35 cents coin 5 cents extra for first class to Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Dept New York.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

Exquisite butterfly design heirloom cloth patterns

Craft pattern notice by Dana Weder offers a crochet chart for a 12 inch square in No 50 cotton with edging. Sends 35 cents and requests pattern 546 to The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept. at P O Box 169 Old Chelsea Station New York NY. Print name address and zone clearly.

Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept P. O Chelsea Station New

Elect New Officers Plan For Carnival at St Pauls

The Home and School Association of St Pauls held a meeting last Monday to elect officers for the coming year and to plan a spring carnival running May 12 to May 18. Walter Ervin presided the business session. Pat White and Bob Baur are carnival chairmen. Newly elected officers are Walter Ervin president Lloyd Budworth vice president Mrs H Horvath secretary and Mrs N Neasloney treasurer. A special meeting is set for June 2 at 7:30 p m at St Pauls School on Kern St.

Home and School Association of St. Paul's Walter Ervin St. Paul’s Pat White Bob Baur Lloyd Budworth H. Horvath N. Neasloney St. Paul’s School Kern St

West Side School fifth graders present spirituals program

A musical program of spirituals was performed by two fifth grade groups at West Side School on Friday under Mrs. Michael Lamade. Selections included Rock a My Soul Old Black Joe Camptown Races and Golden Slippers.

West Side School Michael Lamade Camptown

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Sammy Kaye Dick Linke Greater New York Ohio Universiy Alumni Association John C. Baker Finian Sigma Chi Susa Band Boosters Club Warner Bfos PH. Chauncey, O Barbara Alderman Chauncey, Ohio Stauffer Good Housekeeping Sigma Phi Gamma Varsity Theater Albany Grange Canaan Grange Albany Grange Alpha Delta Pi Aux OU Center Summit Grange Electric Company Theta Tau Alpha Alumnae By Marian Reeder Katherine Figg William Harmon John Ley A. A. Baldwin W. G. Danford Marilyn Barron SOC Ohio International Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority National Society For Crippled Children and Adults, Inc United States Canada Ree Jay Becker Aqjis AJS Main & Market Sts Thomas Edison Democratic Women’s Club By Ibnne Laloms By Dana Weder S. Court St West Siders Cleeep Cline Pharmacy Co Wii Whitman the McKee Drugs, Inc Prescription Store of Fred Kiltan
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