Athens Community Concert Campaign Opens for 1958 59
The Athens Community Concert Association launched its 1958-59 membership drive at the Ohio University Center. Leaders include P. L. Peterson and Mrs. R. H. Marquis. New York rep Leonard Exum attended. The $7100 series features the Danish National Orchestra, Leonard Rose, Roger Wagner Chorale, and Richard Cass. Membership aims for 1000 across Athens County. Campaign HQ is Gandee’s Music House.
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Ohio University Center
Athens Community Concert Association
CCA
P. L. Peterson
R. H. Marquis
Arvin Wells
Willard Wah
Keips
VD. Shrout
Leonard Exum
Community Concert Association
New York City
Peterson
Athens F
Chicago
Ill
Danish National Orchestra
Thomas Jensen
Leonard Rose
Roger Wagner
America
Richard Cass
Europe
Canada
United States
Athens
Athens Co
Athens Association
Marietta
Parkersburg
Gallipolis
Lancaster
Chillicothe
New York
Speaker urges group to mobilize people to act
Everett Lindsey addresses Southeast District Spring Conference of the Child Conservation League at First Methodist Church Ath ens urging members to push others to act quickly and willingly. He outlines steps to engage individuals and emphasizes the theme With These Hands while polio aid and awards are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett C. Lindsey
Child Conservation League
First Methodist Church
Athens
Wilson Baker
Everett Lindsey
Gulf Refining Co
Cincinnati
Lindsey
New Accessories Help To Dress Up the Home
SPRING inspires home ideas as readers explore affordable new window dressing and decorative pieces. The article notes practical ways to refresh rooms without full redecorating, highlighting accessible trends and sensible prices to enhance living spaces.
Good Manners for Junior When Guests Visit
Advice on handling disruptive children during social calls. If Junior misbehaves in the presence of friends, remove him from the room by force if needed. This approach is said to spare embarrassment for guests and benefit Junior in the long term.
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Junior
Efficient Hand-Washing and Stylish Net Curtains Trend
Readers are advised to separate laundry for effective hand washing in large containers. Fresh room decor is highlighted with printed lacy net curtains in cotton net, available in blue green copper and yellow tones with easy care. New plastic shower panels offer decorative, durable, easy to clean options that fit standard tubs at moderate prices.
Community Club and Church Activities Schedule
Calendar items list local meetings and events for Wednesday in Athens The Plains Marietta area including Albany Riding Club Athens Needle Club New Marshfield Canasta Club Naomi Bible Class Camp Rotan training for Girl Scout leaders Theta Phi Alpha Alumnae Mothers Day dinner at Lake Hope Fidelity Rebekah Lodge PEO Rose Garden Club Temple WSCS Athens Presbyterian Women circles 8 and 9 meeting Gessel Guild updated meeting location Summit Grange cancer dressings event and more.
Betsy Baker Wins Fulbright for 1958 59 Studies
Miss Betsy Baker daughter of Dr and Mrs John C Baker of 29 Park Place has earned a Fulbright Scholarship to study post impressionist art in Paris for the 1958 59 school year. She will sail September 24 after teaching at Boston University this year. Baker is Athens high school 1952 Bryn Mawr 1956 Harvard 1957. Her sister Eleanor graduates Radcliffe June 11 in government and Ann begins her first year at Oberlin.
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Betsy Baker
John C. Baker
Park Place
Baker
Boston University
Paris
France
Athens
Bryn Mawr
Harvard
Eleanor
Radcliffe
Ann
Oberlin
Training Program On Crafts At Camp Rotan
A Wednesday training session from 9 to 11 a.m. at Camp Rotan will prepare adults for work at the Girl Scout summer camp. Mrs. W G Catlin will lead on the crafts topic. Attendees should bring sorted tin cans. Every troop should be represented regardless of weather.
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Camp Rotan
W. G. Catlin
Annual Banquet by Ames-Bern Alumni Association
The Ames-Bern High School Alumni Association will hold its annual banquet Saturday at 7 p.m. A full course ham dinner will be served by Amesville Grange. Entertainers from Athens and Amesville will perform.
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Ames-Bern High School Alumni Association
Amesville Grange
Athens
Amesville
Youth Choir Will Present Concert Sunday
The Youth Choir of The Plains Methodist Church under Mrs. Melvin Talbert will present a 2:30 p.m. concert Sunday open to the public. The program features solos and other special numbers from the 30-voice choir.
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The
Plains Methodist Church
Melvin Talbert
Omitted Names in Messenger Shower Honoring Miss Lynn Foraker
The Messenger omitted the names of Miss Sandra Garber and Miss Sandra Linton in a story about a miscellaneous shower honoring Miss Lynn Foraker. The event occurred last Friday evening at Miss Marilyn Nidas home, 156 Morris Ave. There are usually about a dozen scallions in a bunch.
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Sandra Garber
Sandra Linton
Messenger
Lynn Foraker
Marilyn Nida
Morris Ave
Electric Range Demonstration Highlights All Electric Cooking
Mrs Roberta Sutton of Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric runs an all electric range demonstration at Youngs Refrigeration and Appliances on Friday May 16. The event is part of the Spring Range Festival co sponsored by the Electric Co and over 200 central and southern Ohio dealers. Guests receive two packages of frozen foods as demonstrations show advantages of modern all electric cooking.
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Roberta Sutton
Home Service
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Youngs
Electric Co
Ohio
Electric Co. Home Service
Mansfield Educators Discuss Kindergarten Program
Miss Esther B. Starks assistant professor of education spoke to Mansfield educators about kindergarten standards and aims. She addressed first and second grade teachers and private kindergarten directors. Mansfield educators weigh expanding to a full nine month kindergarten.
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Esther B. Starks
Putnam Elementary School
Mansfield
Starks
Founding of Sigma Kappa Beta Upsilon at Ohio University
Beta Upsilon, Sigma Kappa's 52nd chapter, was installed at Ohio University on May 14 1949 with help from Dean Irma Voigt and Theta Kappa Alpha alumnae Carla Clark Polly Pickering and Barbara Werner. The chapter later relocated to 22 N College St. Sigma Kappa, founded 1874 Colby College, is the fifth oldest national sorority.
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Theta Kappa Alpha
Irma E._ Voigt
Ohio University
Sigma Kappa Sorority
Dean Voigt
Beta Upsilon
Sigma Kappa
Carla Clark
Polly Pickering
Barbara Werner
YWCA
Theta Chapter
University of Illinois
University Terrace
N. College St
Sigma Kappas
Bonnell
Columbus
United States
Colby College
Waterville
Maine
National PanHellenic Council
Panel Exhibition On Display At Ohio University
The School of Painting and Allied Arts at Ohio University Ath ens Ohio announces a panel exhibition The History of Photography now hanging in Edwin Watts Chubb Library basement. Assembled for Eastman House by Miss Gerda Ped erick former faculty member. Exhibition will change through May.
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School of Painting and Allied Arts
Ohio University
Athens
Ohio
Edwin Watts
Bible Class Holds Tea For Mothers At The Plains Church
The Naomi Bible Class of The Plains Methodist Church hosted its annual Mother-Daughter Tea at the church. President Mrs. Lloyd Kittle welcomed attendees, with program by Miss Elva Cooper and Mrs. Paul Tipton, musical numbers, readings, and a benediction. Corsages were given to about 100 guests.
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Naomi Bible
The
Plains Methodist Church
Lloyd Kittle
Elva Cooper
Paul Tipton
Edith Barrows
Evelyn Graham
Lizabeth Scott
Sally MacDonald
Sue McDonald
Joan Tipton
Melvin Talbert
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Gandee’s
Music House
Music Store
Leonard Rose Cellist
By Pat Malloy
Richard Swan
Hebron
CCL
Southeast District
Ladsey
Graydon Biery
Concord
Miles Epling
S. Central
James Dennis
Zanesville
Charles Busch
Fred Isler
Prospect
Jay R. Scott
John Hammond
Westenbar
Swan
Robert Dauber
National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis
Mrs. Swan
Athens High School
Mollie Moore
Barbara Corradini
Lee Ann Rose
Judie S. Baldwin
Beverly Corradini
Beverly Hoskins
Mexico
Russia
Ireland
Holland
China
Sigma Nu_ Quintet
Les Kennedy
Rodger Carter
Lynn Blickenstass
Dennis Randsbottom
Don Painter
Richard Barnes
Fairfield Federation of Lancaster
Graydon Berry
New Concord
Hamilton
PACER
TITAN
Fed
Cornwell
Athens Jewelers
Onnea
Albany Riding Club
Athens Needle Club
Frank Super
W. Union
New Marshfield Canasta
Clyde Whitelatch
Naomi
Harold Henry
Theta Phi Alpha
Mothers’ Circle
Lake Hope
Greta Young
Panama
Phyllis Hunter
Fidelity Rebekah Lodge
PEO
Edward Cottingham
E. State
Rose Garden Club
Tuppers Plains
A. M. Cox
Middleport
Temple Wscs
Honor Stansbery
Athens Presbyterian Women’s Association
Gessel Guild of CCL
Arthur Chiki
Ohio Ave
Earl Funk
Summit Grange
Mrs, Sutton
Beta Upsilon Chapter
Ralph Straw
Washington St
Shaeffer
Parker
Esterbrook
Waterman
Buxton
Ogan
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