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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1955

Page

11

Family Recreation Topic of PTA Officers Installed

The Locust Valley community PTA installed officers at a meeting in Mineral Wells West Virginia. Miss Linnenbruegge described family recreation and reading, with plans to use profits for a new stage cart and library activities at the Plains school and local church wedding details noted for May 22.

Gether 7 Ting Linnenbruegge Wiil Fens Hiarian Jene Elliott West Side Emerson Sherrow Presiurth Dent Athens City PTA Coun Ll Miss Elliott Meta Eaeiean Carl Schrader Vineral Wells Locust Valley Community Church Mineral Welly W. Va

Musical Set For Tonight Honors Retiring President

A staged musical event titled The Pirates or vark Place with songs by James Oil and Gilbert and Sullivan airs tonight at 7:30 in Memorial Auditorium. The program honors retiring President Mrs. Francis Ponticus during the Athens Emblem Club installation night, featuring gifts and floral tributes from club members.

James Oil Athens Gilbert and Sullivan Pimzance Francis Ponticus Memorial Audi Installatorium Athens Emblem Club Elke Club Club Mayme Richardson W. C. Packham

Local theatre group to present Fale of Cederick in Athens cast

South Bend singer am Stahl heads a 30 voice Athens production of the Fale of Cederick with Jane Barker James Dilley and John Mitchell as leads. John Mitchell directs Rath talen Sands accompanies Ernest Anderson and Stacy Wingo are in the cast. Harley Moler chairs the welcoming committee and the public is invited with a small admission charge.

Am Stahl South Bend Ind Cederick Jane Barker James Dilley John Mitchell Athens Rath Talen Sands Ernest Anderson Stacy'Wingo Albany Harley Moler Yoo

CCL Group Elects Officers and Hears Speaker

Youth Activities Circle of CCL met at Mrs. Harold Baedecker’s home Monday evening electing officers for the coming year. Guest speaker Mrs. Troy Organ discussed pack hiking and tent camping with slides of U S vacation spots.

Youth Activities Circle CCL Harold Baedecker Gaige B. Paulsen Troy Organ United States E. H. Gaylord E. B. Bannon

Leaves for Home in San Diego

SH Jellison a former Plains resident, 80, plans first leg of return trip to San Diego Calif this weekend after 17 years on the west coast. He will visit son Russell in The Plains, then travel to Zanesville to see son Allen and daughter Mrs Luke Casto in Washington Pa before returning to California around June 15. He has two other daughters Mrs James Bowers in Ft Myers Florida and Mrs Reba Howard in San Diego.

SH. Jellison the Plains San Diego Calif Jellison West Coast Russell Seattle Wash James Bowers Ft. Myers Flo Reba Howard

German professor speaks on American democracy at journalism event

Dr. Hans Schober addresses Theta Sigma Phi and journalism department guests on Tuesday night. He praises America’s real functioning democracy and plans a student government rummage sale at St Paul’s Church hall. Schober has collected over 700 colored slides and will display them in Germany to foster international understanding.

Hans Schober Germany Theta Sigma Phi America Columbia Schober St. Paul's Church United States

Walter Porter Speaks To Garden Club

Walter Porter from the Athens High School science department spoke to the New Marsh field Garden Club about adventures in finding specimens and wild lures from last year’s western trip. He answered questions readily and shared tips on locating rarer items. Guests included Miss Mary Connett and Mr. and Mrs. Loring Connett of Athens.

George Hayman New Marshfield

Easy to Sew Needlework Patterns for Summer Dresses

Vintage advertisement notes pattern No 8212 and 2912 offering a Dutch dress bolero and sundress designs plus towels. Includes yardage details, color chart, and 1955 era price asks 25 to 35 cents in coins with pattern mail orders to Sue Burnett and The Athens Messenger. The 1955 Needlework Album promises dozens more colors and 56 styles for all ages.

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

Senior Citizens Week Initiative by Beta Upsilon Sigma Kappa

The Beta Upsi lon chapter of Sigma Kappa launches a Gerontos philanthropy in Athens County. Dressed in powder blue outfits, Sharma Gamwell leads musical skits at Hillcrest Home and Albany Rest Home, collecting books and magazines to aid elderly residents. Marilyn Vickers directs gerontology efforts, expanding the campaign in coming years.

Athens County Beta Upsilon Sigma Kappa So Tority Miarat’Beach Fla Hill + crest Albany Rest Sharma Gamwell Glouster Charles Geronalogy Marilyn Vickers Athens Opas

Lessons in Bridge Play From Jacoby Dome Hand

A detailed bridge note discusses a North hand where bid exposure hints at overcall responses. It analyzes trump play, ruffs, and a potential slam, noting South’s doomed position after North opens with first trump and East avoids the first trump trick.

Newday Trump South Gumimy Fast East

Birthday Celebration for Mrs. Amanda McLain at Sugar Creek

Three generations gathered at Mrs. Amanda McLain’s Sugar Creek home to celebrate her 81st birthday. Daughters include Florence McLean and Landin Bentley. Grandchildren and spouses from Nelsonville, Union Furnace, Logan, Baltimore, Lancaster, and The Plains attended. Two sons, Rev. John McLain in South Carolina and Sgt. James McLain in California, were noted.

Amanda McLain Sugar Creek Florence McLean Landin’ Bentley Union “Furnace Frank Allen Donald David John Nelsonville Charles R. Smith Bobby Landon Bentley Jimmy Mary Ann Bentley Union Furnace Judy Marshall Logan Harold Landon Judy Harold, Jr Cheryl Baltimore Janet Douglas Larry Ruth Holcroft Lancaster James McLean the Plains Billy McLean Athens

Community Organization Notices and Meetings

Local groups list upcoming events and meetings including Rome Grange at 8 pm with Dr. Carl Frey guest speaker, AAUW Board 7:30 pm, WSCS at Richland Avenue Methodist Church 7:30 pm, Christian Women’s Fellowship speaker at First Christian, and numerous club gatherings. Also notes rides, picnics, rummage sales, and officer nominations across Mechanicsburg and surrounding areas.

Rome Grange Carl Frey P. Lynn E. ‘State St Gilham-Frank Vfw Pam Columbus AAUW Paul Murphy Roosevelt Dr Richland Ave L. G. Bean

Why Your Child Needs Those Tetanus Shots

A historical health advisement explains tetanus caused by spores entering wounds. It notes immunity from tetanus toxoid vaccination, given before injury, and warns against using horse serum antitoxin after a wound. Two shots, two months apart, provide strong immunity.

Faculty Picnic Set for Friday at Women’s Field

A faculty picnic for families is planned Friday at the women's athletic field. Games and contests begin at 4 30 pm with supper served at 9 30 pm. If rain, the event moves to the men's gym.

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