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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1957

Page

6

Athens Community Concert Association Campaign Opens

The Athens Community Concert Association launches its 1957-58 drive with a reception at the Ohio University Center ballroom. Leonard Exum of the Community Concert Association from New York City visits, as local workers solicit memberships with many volunteers listed. Headquarters will be in the Hotel Berry lobby throughout the campaign week.

Athens Community Concert Association Ohio University Center Leonard Exum Community Concert Association New York City Jesse Day

OU Officials Address Akron OU Alumni Dinner

Dr. John C. Baker president of Ohio University and Gov. C William O'Neill spoke at an Akron OU alumni dinner at Iacomini s Restaurant. They outlined the Commission on Education Beyond the High School s forthcoming work. 146 people attended the event.

John C. Baker Ohio University Gov C. William O'Neill Akron The Commission On Education Baker O'Neal William Ayers William Essex Norman Auburn University of Akron

Appeals For Material For Cancer Dressings In Athens

The Athens County unit of the American Cancer Society requests old sheets and cloth to make dressings for cancer patients. Executive secretary Mrs. Josephine Risch notes the society donated over 7000 dressings last year and needs more material to meet rising demand. Items can be sent or delivered to 127 W. State St.

Athens Co American Cancer Society Josephine Risch Cancer Society W. State St

Lingerie set pattern No 8465 in multiple sizes

Pattern No 8465 with Patto Rama included offers a lace top lingerie set sized 32 through 44, with bust slips and wide lace yardage. Send 35 cents, your name and address, size, and pattern number to Sue Burnett at Athens Messenger New York address. Also promotes Basic FASHION Spring Summer 1957 issue at 25 cents.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N. Y Basic Fashion

Albany Mother Wins First Place in Sewing Contest

Mrs. Lloyd Medders of Albany won first place in an adult dress making contest sponsored by the Singer Sewing Machine Co. Her blue and beige print dress with a matching full-length beige coat was selected at a Court Street style show and will go to Cincinnati for regional finals. Second place tied between Mrs. Frank Batdorff and Mrs. Paul Aikman, with judges including Genevieve Nolan Jessie Saunders and Jim Carter.

Albany Lloyd Medders Singer Sewing Machine Co Sewing Center Court St Kentucky Medders Athens Frank Batdorff Paul Aikman Genevieve Nolan Meigs Co Jessie Saunders Pomeroy Jim Carter Singer Sewing Machine Center Messenger

New Emblem Club Officers Elected in Athens Lodge

Mrs. John Cox elected president of the Athens Emblem Club Lodge No 165 at the Elks Lodge. Other officers include Mrs. Ralph Kyle first vice president and Mrs. Charles Richardson financial secretary. Supreme President Louise N Shay of California will install June 5 at the Nelsonville Elks Lodge with a 6 30 p.m. banquet and potluck dinner at 6 30 p.m. next meeting May 20.

John Cox Athens Emblem Club Elks Lodge Ralph Kyle Charles Richardson Don Straum Jack Quest Harley Mohler Raymond Lee William Smith Sam Warren Darrell Todd Bernard Kellogg James Vercoe Louise N. Shay California Nelsonville Elks Lodge Logan Nelsonville Lodge No Athens Lodge Athens Club

Lessons in Bridge North and South Reach Six at Grand Slam Try

South held a strong seven point game idea with a fit for diamonds and key aces. North opened with two aces and supported hearts, while South chose to stop at six no trump after North showed only one king. The suggested line favored a finesse but grand slam proved unwise. heart king was behind ace and six tricks were the limit.

South North

Calendar of Social Events Tuesday in Albany community

A dense social calendar lists WSCS meetings at Albany and First Methodist churches with talks by Loree Barnes and Mrs. H. A. McCaskill, plus multiple club gatherings, rehearsal dinners, officer installations, and a VFW auxiliary session. Also notes for Mrs. I. L. Shanafelt and others, plus travel notes of the Allen family returning from Florida. Ends with humorous note on bib use for a young man and bandana tips.

WSCS Albany Methodist Church Loree Barnes Paul

Athens Women Attend WCTU Workshop in Marietta

Ten Athens residents joined WCTU members from Athens and nearby counties at a Marietta First Methodist Church workshop drawing 110 participants. Mrs. Bessie R. Strong led as WCTU president with talks by Nora B. Pontius and Ruth Duncan, plus musical features from local choirs and a noon luncheon.

Athens WCTU Marietta First Methodist Church Morgan Noble Washington Counties Bessie R. Strong Athens Co Carl W. Phillips Eldon Kenney H. S. Dunfee A. E. McConkey Clara Andrews Mary A Nora B. Pontius Ruth Duncan Lois Jennings Noble Co

MANNERS and Practical Tips on Borrowing and House Care

Borrowing etiquette urges prompt return to let friends share books. delaying causes pileups on shelves. Practical home tip warns not to wash silk lamp shades that are glued, to avoid damage.

East Side PTA to Honor Mothers at May Meeting

The East Side Elementary sixth grade mothers will be honored at the PTA’s last meeting of the school year on Wednesday May 15. A recreation program is planned for 2 30 p m in the sixth grade room.

East Side Pta East Side Elementary

Jump to four hearts shows strong game interest in bridge

In this Oswald Jacoby note the jump to four hearts by North signals a very strong hand and desire to play in game even against a weak heart response. The bidding sequence ends with South holding 4 3 8 7 6 and K9 9 4 5, asking what the lead should be and how to proceed.

North

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