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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1956

Page

9

Coming and Going airs in Athens social circles

Frederick W. Bush of Avon Place hosted guests on Wednesday including cousin Mrs Henry DePuy and daughter Mrs Richard Whitlatch of New York City. DePuy and Whitlatch visited Denison student Miss Martha DePuy in Granville for Mothers Day. Also hosting were Mr and Mrs Monte Davis with James McGirr and daughter Kathy from Brecksville visiting from Columbus Road. The Orr and Woode families plan Dayton weekend visits. Athens students Charlie Held Bill Richards and Phil Willeke among new fall semester officers of five Ohio University fraternities. Weekend guests included the Bretz family of Guysville and relatives visiting from Unrishsville Denison and Bowerston.

Frederick W. Bush Avon Place Henry DePuy Richard Whitlatch New York City DePuy Whitlatch Martha DePuy Denison University Granville James McGirr Kathy Brecksville Monte Davis Columbus Road McGirr Athens Davis RC. Orr Orr C. E. Woode Tuppers Plains Dayton Orrs Ter Carl T. Miller Cynthia Jane Woodes Woode Murray Hopkins Ohio University Charlie Held Rush Sigma Chi Bill Richards Sigma Alpha| Epsilon Phil Willeke Lambda Chi Alpha Lloyd Dillinger Sons of Shade Herman Taylor Eugene Hawk Myrtle Midkiff Gwenda Midkiff Guysville

J-Prom Parade Tonight Highlights Weekend Activities

University J-Prom events run from Thursday to Sunday featuring king and queen selections, skits, and dancing with Benny Goodman and Ralph Marterie. Sydney Clark of Athens is a queen candidate to be introduced by Alpha Xi Delta, with dances in the Student Center and Men's Gym. The parade starts 9:20 a.m. Saturday with 17 oats and participants, ending at University Terrace.

Um Univereny Benny Goodman Ralph Marterie Sydney Clark Athens Alpha Xi Delta Stimson Ave St Union Eeversity University

Student crafted silver and copper jewelry on display

An exhibit near the Edwin Watts Chubb Library features sterling silver and copper jewelry by students of Hazel Willis at Ohio University. Original invitations name cards and nut cups for various parties are also shown in the University Center lobby showcase designed by Ohio U Home Economies students.

Hazel Willis Ohio U Edwin Watts Chubb University Center Ohio School of Home

Albany Seniors Win State Homemaker Degrees

Miss Betty Hager of Albany High School earned the state Homemaker Degree the top homemaking honor in Ohio. Miss Lois Bolin received recognition for winning the 1996 Betty Crocker Award at her high school. Both girls are set to graduate. May 20.

Betty Hager Albany High School Ohio Lois Bolin Betty Crocker

New Marshfield Eastern Stars Hold Annual Inspection

The New Marshfield OES held its annual inspection led by Jeannette Ward district 25 deputy grand matron. Jennie Colling and Shelby Collins presided with honored guests including P. R. Devore Ada Devoll and Blanche Ball. Chapters listed and refreshments served to about 90 attendees. Horseradish applesauce stir noted as serving suggestion.

New Marshfield Oes Jeannette Ward Jennie Colling Shelby Collins P. R. Devore Omah Gaston Ada Devoll Oregon Blanche Ball Istrict Eva van Dyke Albany Athens Bartlett Belpre Beverly Chesterhill Glouster Guysville Harrisonville Macksburg Marietta Nelsonville New Matamoras Zaleski Jennie Collins Freda Kennard Nelle Chesser Carrol Dorothy Terrell Nora Frank Josie Scott Donna Brooks Viviene Chesser Freda Conkey Mattie Gabriel Olive Baughman

Calendar items mix at TOOF Hall and Maya events

Saturday night square dance at TOOF Hall 90 p.m. with pie sale and bake sale details. Sunday May 20 includes Auxiliary inspection at Courthouse 2 p.m. Monday lists WSCS Circle at Central Ave Methodist with Mrs Mil dred Bean 7 30 p.m. and several auxiliary and club meetings across Athens area.

Toof Hall Elec The United Spanish War Veterans WSCS Central Ave Methodist Church Mildred Bean N. ‘Shafer St

Visual Horizons Exhibit Opens at Ohio University Center

Visual Horizons displays on the second floor of the Ohio University Center. Montifar, a Fulbright grantee pursuing an MFA under Prof Charles Smith, holds a BFA from the University of Santo Tomas. A former Philippines textbook illustrator, he now works with Ace Advertising in Manila. The show features designs from his thesis The Influence of Modernism in Advertising Art and notes a mural completed last semester for the Westminster Foundation lounge.

Ohio University Center Ohio University Montifar Charles Smith University For Santo Tomas Bureau of Public Schools Philippines Ace Advertising Agency Manilla Westminster Foundation

Birth of Evan Watkins in Cincinnati

Mr and Mrs Watkins F Jobo of 3042 Burnett Ave Cincinnati announce the birth of a son Evan Watkins on May 16 at Jewist Hospital Cincinnati Mr John is son of Dr and Mrs Glen John Lima Mrs Job is daughter of Mrs Margaret Sigismund Miami Fla and Lee Kinsel Athens reared in home of aunt and uncle Mrs Rilla Rose and late W H Rose Athens Mrs R W Jones Athens is the baby's great grandmother

Watkins F. Jobo Burnett Ave Cincinnati Evan Watkins Jewist Hospital John Glen John Lima Job Margaret Sigismund Miami Fla Lee Kinsel Athens Rilla Rose W. H. Rose R. W. Jones

Easy to Sew Stroidery in Seven Colors Pattern Ad

Embroidered fruit designs in cross stitch offered as towels and gift items. Send 25 cents with name, address, and pattern number to Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger for Pattern No. 2245. Also promotes the Needlework Album 1956 and PATT-O-RAMA sizes and a fashion guide by Sue Burnett with 25 cents.

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

Lovely Lady Escapee Finds Haven in Logan

A Nelsonville housewife confesses to a crime and blames a neighbor while seeking freedom from cooking. Bloster's Restaurant in Logan advertises a turkey dinner with celery dressing and coffee for $1.50 from 1:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Lovely Lady Logan Ohio Nelsonville Pace Bloster's Main Street

Bridge debate over bidding to reach six clubs

A bridge discussion unfolds after South ends in 11 tricks. The debate centers on how South should bid to reach six clubs with a strong hand and a takeout double by North. Opinions vary on opening spade versus pass and the best route to game.

South North West

Takeout double and three clubs drive game in bridge

The passage argues South should respond to a takeout double with three clubs rather than two. A takeout double promises strength above a minimum opening bid. With about eight points the responder should force to game, as most experts play it.

Ana Wich South South Jean

Armed Forces Day Dance Set at Armory

National Guardsmen sponsor the annual Armed Forces Ball at the Armory on Saturday night open to the public. Jimmy Karlen and his orchestra perform with branch decorations. The Non-Commissioned Officers Choir handles intermission. Tickets from local stores or Armory. Dance begins at 8:30 p.m.

Amens National Guardsmen Armed Forces Herbert K. Bumass Jimmy Karlen Armed Services Chuir Thoma,'s Gandee’s Koon's College Book Store Logan's National Guard

Garden Club Plans Flower Show in The Plains Auditorium

The Plains Garden Club completed final plans for a flower show at The Plains Auditorium on May 27 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Evergreen and flowering shrub exhibits will be joined by garden supplies literature and a commercial display. Speaker Mrs Herman Humphrey outlined rules for show arrangements while demonstrations by Mrs Paul Tipton and Mrs Ray Michael complemented the program.

The Plains Garden Club Plain Herman Humphrey Paul Tipton Ray Michael McConnellsville Elizabeth Winefordner

Weighty announces birth of son John Bradley in Wyandotte

Mr and Mrs John S Weighty of Renton Michigan announce the birth of their son John Bradley at Wyandotte Hospital. They are also parents of another son, David Sheldon. P C Nichols Athens and Mr and Mrs E S Wright Youngstown are mentioned in the notice.

John S. Weighty Renton Mich John Bradley Wyandotte Hospital Ano ‘Ther David Sheldon P. C. Nichols Athens E. $. Wright Youngstown

Bridge bidding puzzle from a confused four hands depiction

A bridge bidding scenario involves North South East and West with a spade pass and a request to slam if controllable. The readable fragment asks what action You, South should take given the question’s bidding pattern and card marks such as 282 VOSS OAK QE.

Tomer

Blue Lustre Carpet Cleaner Claims Quick Stain Removal

An advertised foam carpet cleaner named Blue Lustre promises easy application with a brush, leaving no rings and removing spots. It claims to refresh colors and work on upholstery, offering economical concentrates from UHLMAN'S.

Uhlman

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