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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1956

Page

11

Wesleyan Service Guild Installs New Officers at PTA Meeting

The Wesleyan Service Guild of the First Methodist Church installed new officers for the coming year during a Monday meeting at Miss Mary Ness's home. Officers include Erma Anderson as president and Dorothy Williams as vice president, with a full slate of committee chairs announced and an officers training day set for May 21 at Chillicothe.

Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church Mary Ness Erma Anderon C. B. Dillon Ward Algeo WSCS Erma Anderson Dorothy Williams Helen Hull Faye Evans W. B. Walker Gertrude Waite Elma Beerbower Homer E. Brown Geraldine Whittington Sarah Westfall Geraldine Hope Roberta Sutton Goldie Woods Status of Women Dorothy Mulpas Sunshine Marie McCoy Laura Athearn Blanche Long Ann Mumma Chillicothe

Community Sale Notes and Club Meeting Announced

Calendar items list a Sach family fundraiser selling wieners and buns after church at the Armory 7 a.m. A rummage sale at Route 33 Home Demonstration Club with Mrs David Keller at 7 30 p.m.

Sach Church of God Armory David Keller

Athenian Hears Senator Barkley Address at Lee University

Athenian student audience gathers at the Mock Democratic Clubbridge Convention as Senator Barkley delivers his keynote address at Lee University Hotel Atbington Virginia on May 1. Jack White, Greenbrier cadet and clarinetist, among those present, and the Linton family share a note on the event.

Athens A. Newscomers Canasta Barkley Howard Becksfort Greenbrier Military Academy Washington and Lee William Linton Jack Mary Anne Ahart Greenbrier Lou Anne Linton Aken Herman Ahart St. Pfe Wini W. Va Emily White Kno Kyo Kenneth Elder Armored Division Columbus Lewisburg W- Va

WSCS Installs Circle Leaders Plan Silver Tea

The WSCS of the First Methodist Church installed eight circle leaders led by Mrs. Frances Bean at Stroudstown Road. New leaders include Mrs. Wilson Norris and Mrs. L Le Krantz among others. A May 19 World Understanding workshop is set for Lancaster Methodist Church. A silver tea bake sale and white elephant sale are planned for May 24 at 40 N. College St. to support the building fund.

WSCS First Methodist Church Frances Bean Stroudston Road Wilson Norris L. LeKrantz James House Holder Dwight Mut Shler George McKinniss C. R. White C. A. Randall Roger “Wiseman Award Algeo Lancaster Methodist Church H. G. Stalder Mary Stalder N. College St Wesleyan Service Guild

Athens Woman Returns From Eight Month Europe Tour

Miss Nellie McGowan of Athens completed an eight month academic tour of Europe. Her itinerary included Killarney and Macroom Castles in Ireland, Hollywood Palace and Westminster Abbey in Britain, Lisieux in France, Florence Assisi and Rome in Italy, Naples and Madrid, ending with Lisbon and Fatima in Portugal. She praised Spain as well governed, aside from England.

Europe Nellie McGowan Mill St Athens Ireland Killarney Macroon Castles William Penn Scotland Hollywood Palace Queen Mary Queen Elizabeth Westminister Abbey London St, Therese Lisivex France Miss McGowan Florence Italy Assisi St. Francis Rome Colosseum Nero's Hous Naples Spain Gibraltar Madrid England Portugal Lisbon Shrine of Fatima

Girl Scout Activities Highlight May Event at High School Stadium

Almost 200 Brownies and leaders performed colors and sang games by Troops 42 33 31 2 44 11 43 38 at the High School Stadium as Miss Elaine Demitri led the group. Troop 6 held Court of Awards May 1 at the Scout House Mechanicsburg and First Aid Badges were presented.

Plains Lawson Jennie Elaine Demitri Mechanicsburg Mise Gertrude Linnenbruegse Judy Dickens Carla Hall Carolyn Hooper

Athens PTA Council Elects New Officer at Meeting

The Athens PTA Council met at 8:30 p.m in the high school lounge and introduced a new officer.

Yoo Athens Pta Council

Mothersingers Perform At Home In Mechanicsburg Event

The Mechanicsburg Mothersingers entertained The Plains Mothersingers with a musical program at Mrs. Richard Selleck’s home on Tuesday evening. Ohio University students Nan cy Gordon Marilyn Miller and Rosalind Wirick contributed with solos and a piano selection. Mrs. Richard Nisley chaired the arrangements with Mrs. John Collins and Mrs. Francis Gura as committee members. Refreshments were served.

Mechanicsburg Mothersingers Richard Selleck Ohio University Nancy Gordon Marilyn Miller Rosalind Wirick Richard Nisley John Collins Francis Gura

Carpet Cleaning Ad Claims Easy Deep Cleaning

An older style advertisement promotes Blue Lustre carpet cleaner with a long handle brush. It promises to remove heavy traffic wear and restore colors by cleaning one half gallon of concentrate to treat multiple areas.

Simple and Lovely Frock Pattern No 223 Offered

Pattern No 223 in sizes 12 14 16 18 20 40 2 with a scalloped neckline. Send 38 cents in coins name address size desired and pattern number to Sue Burnett The Athens Messenger 1150 Ave Americas New York 36 N Y Basic Fashion spring and summer 36 a complete sewing guide for women who sew for themselves. Send 25 cents now for your copy.

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

South Faces Tough Choice In Five Spades Try

Oswald Jacoby analyzes a bridge hand where South hesitates after West leads a singleton heart. South wins the second trick with the heart ace, avoids drawing trumps, and plans to establish hearts through dummy. If South misreads, West could force a seven card slam in clubs or spades.

Oswald Jacoby South West North Warner Dong Tistapenny Hhe

Eagles Plan Mother's Day Program at Eagles Hall

Fraternal Order of Eagles hosts a Sunday 2 p.m. Mother's Day program in the Eagles Hall. Mothers attending will receive a corsage and entertainment is provided by the organization.

Order of Eagles Eagles Hall

Athens Professor Reveals Startling Discovery

An Athens Ohio professor, celebrating a long marriage, boasts a startling life change and urges readers to visit Blosser's Restaurant in Logan for a large T-Bone Steak dinner. He recalls a Columbus trip and a coffee price of 3.65, urging friends to dine soon.

Blosser's Logan Columbus

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Wesleyan PTA Naomi Black Delle Finsterwald Adrienne Frost Ruth Straton Ethel’ Tribe G. Roy Wilson Guild Lake Hope Athens Junor High Panaeran Jim Merz John Porter James Marsin Steven Moore Betsy Gray Dianne Locke Jane Wieman Ann Smith Mike Tedrick James Householder Athens Pta Cers Harry Jackey Carl Roberts Jane Parker Sultana Peanut Butter Dexo Mbean NEA Edward Mizicko Russell Hall Junior Planing Board Terrill Long Butt Ellen Sands Mary Sidders Janet Stiff Junior Planning Board Patty Witzler Jeor W. E. Lucas Martha Ann Cleveland Mrs. Lucas W. E. Twiss E. State St Ffor Pinaie Wolfe Hdwe Cline Pharmacy Co Mothersingers Uhlman Ming Ohio Lal Lae Foday Wedding Cat- Rad Bakery S. Court St Whitman the McKee Drugs, Inc Prescription Store of Fred Kiltov Commonwealth
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