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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1954

Page

12

Graduate Student Speaks to Alexander Women's Group

Miss Almira Layague, an Ohio University graduate student from the Philippine Islands, spoke to the Alexander Presbyterian Church Women’s Association at Miss Mary Rickard’s home. She discussed the United Church of Christ in the Philippines and the world uniting Protestant missions for strength.

Almira Layague Ohio University Philippine Islands Women's Association Alexander Presbyterian Church Mary Rickard Miss Layague Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions United Church of Christ Philippines Miss Lavague

Manners and ice cream tips for teen gatherings

A teen etiquette guide advises early plans for dates and follow up calls. It stresses polite responses when parting with new acquaintances and suggests serving three ice cream flavors with chocolate sauce and coconut or cherries for a special dessert at gatherings.

Charming dress pattern for afternoon wear in many sizes

Pattern No. 8957 offers a dress in sizes 36 to 52 with 38 short sleeve version using 4 1/4 yards of 39 inch fabric and 1 1/4 yards contrast. Send 30 cents with name address sizes and pattern number to Sue Burnett The Athens Messenger New York 36 N Y. Spring 34 basic fashions offer a wealth of easy to sew styles for all sizes. Send 2 cents for copy.

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

Club Calendar Highlights Local Meetings and Events

Monday brings Past Matrons and Past Patrons Association dinner at the Masonic Temple with table service and a 7:30 p m business session. Garden and Nature Club meets at 224 W Union for officer elections and a plant exchange. Mixed duplicate bridge at the Country Club requires reservations. Athens Women’s Music Club hosts a guest night at University Theatre. Sigma Phi Gamma gathers at the Hotel Athens. Altar and Rosary Society pic nic at St Paul’s parish hall. American Legion and Auxiliary plan a 6 p m pot luck. Saturday features MYF bake sale at Electric Co. Potluck at Albany Grange and Rural Life Sunday at Shade Methodist Church. Pleasant Valley hosts a homecoming with basket dinner and services.

Athens Women's Music Club University Theatre Speech Sigma Phi Gamma Hotel Athens

Sayre Study Circle Holds Annual Dinner at White Home

The Sayre Study Circle hosted its spouses at a dinner Tuesday evening at Mr. and Mrs. C. R. White’s Athens Route 5 home. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. William Smith Mrs. Leo Williams and Mrs. C. E. McClure. A brief business session followed and plans were made to attend a June 1 luncheon at the Ohio University Center and visit the Sesquicentennial Art Exhibition at OU Gallery.

Sayre Study Circle C. R. White Home Sayre C. R. White Athens William Smith Leo Williams C. E. McClure O. E. McClure R. J. Studer D. B. Green P. B. Burns John Hartley A. T. Stewart Fred Kittle W. W. Totman Elmer Pos

Coming and Going: Local Social Visits This Spring

Mrs. J. P. Jordan flew into Columbus and visits family in Athens before traveling to New Canaan Connecticut to see relatives. Sheff Cutler will be with his parents in Columbus. Mrs. M. J. Parker hosts at Union Street while Mrs. W. H. Worthman and Kenneth drive to Springfield to fetch her. The Wamsleys hosted Allan J. Quinn and his children from Hyattsville Maryland. Agnes Rapier of Cleveland spent the weekend with Miss Ida Haning.

J. P. Jordan Columbus Ben Cutler Denver Colo Jordan Athens New Canaan Agnes Rapier Cleveland Ida Haning State St

Knights of Columbus Plan Saturday Party

The Knights of Columbus sponsor their final social evening of the season Saturday from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Council Hall on Mill Street. Dancing cards and TV provide entertainment, and refreshments will be served. Open without charge to all St Paul’s Church members and friends.

Knights of Columbus Council Hall Mill St St Paul's Church

Students To Visit Journalism Department

Thirty two Athens High School students visiting journalism will tour university labs in the Theta Data party hosted by Alpha Phi Theta Sigma Phi. Guides will lead tours of the typing, engraving, photography departments and studios then introduce the staff in the Journalism Library. Refreshments provided by advisors and hostesses.

Athens Alpha Phi Chapter Theta Sigma Phi OU Post Athena WOUTI Ewing Hall School of Journalism Vera Gillespie L. J. Hartin Phyllis Goldsberry Nancy Nolan Richard White Tom Metters Carol Williams Margaret LaFollette Carla Sheron Lelia Roberts Mary Woodworth John Simpkins Sharon Downard Janet Yuill Molly Moore Beverly Corradini Margaret Elliott Joan Bush Joyce Mills Joe Daily Ralph Miller Gaige Paulsen Janet Hill Don Seward Ronnie Wyckoff Connie Rhoads Barbara Nellis Jon Thackrey Virginia Roberson Nancy Wright Eleanor Baker Monia Lee Vermillion Mary Lou Wichterman Jane Barker Beverly Chain

Birthday Party Held For Terry Walburn

Terry Walburn aged 12 celebrated his birthday at home on May 15 in Athens Route 2. Guests included Martha McDonald Brenda Lou Wallace Linda Koon Wayne Hamer Patty Nichols Billy McGee Roger Porter Karen Michael Sandra James Morris Kittle Bob Bryan Larry Jayjohn Donald Stole Donald Scurlock Danny Willard Adams Chip Sigismund and Larry Horn.

Terry Walburn Joe Walburn Athens Martha McDonald Brenda Lou Wallace Linda Koon Wayne Hamer Patty Nichols Billy McGee Roger Porter Karen Michael Sandra James Morris Kittle Bob Bryan Larry Jayjohn Donald Stole Donald Scurlock Danny Willard Adams Chip Sigismund Larry Horn

Lessons in Bridge Playing Showdown Over a Slam Contract

In today’s hand South makes a five trump contract after East doubles a slam. East’s double leads to a fatal diamond opening lead, but South wins by drawing trumps and cashing diamonds then ruffing, using a club endplay to secure the twelfth trick. The article also poses a bidding puzzle for South with a two spade response.

North South East West King of Hearts Fast Declarer

Naomi Bible Class Hosts Meeting at Plains Church

The Naomi Bible Class of The Plains Methodist Church met at the homes of Miss Alta Cooper and Miss Elva Cooper. Mrs. Dean Nida led the program and Mrs. Ted Shafer gave the prayer. A contest led by Mrs Herman Humphrey awarded the prize to Mrs Paul Tipton.

Naomi Bible Plains Methodist Church Alta Cooper Elva Cooper Dean Nida Ted Shafer Herman Humphrey Paul Tipton Tom Porter Thomas Cade Fieyd Linscott Harrison Davies Harold Winefordner Ray Michael Harold Alton Lioyd Kittle Betty Williams Defiance Maude Marton Sistersville W. Va

Collegium Musicum Planned for Sunday at First Presbyterian

David Noble baritone with Betty Stewart soprano Charles Frank tenor lead a chorus of 11 and a small band in a Collegium Musicum of Sacred Music this Sunday evening at the First Presbyterian Church. The public is invited to attend.

David Noble Betty Stewart Charles Frank

Newcomers Club Names Officers After Picnic

The Newcomers Club named officers at a picnic for families held Wednesday evening at a roadside park near Guysville. New officers include Mrs. Robert Ingham chairman, Mrs. Robert Holmes secretary, Miss Dorothy Brumbaugh treasurer, and several others serving as sponsor social chairman program chairman notification chairman and associates.

Guysville Robert Ingham Robert Holmes Dorothy Brumbaugh Ernest Collins Norman Dilley Floyd Poole Philip Egler Missa Anderson Steve Royce Ronald Olsen Paul Phillips James Shipman

4-H Electric Club Organized in Athens

The Athens Sparks 4-H Electric Club formed with Lewis McBride as advisor and officers Allen McGrath president Leland McBride vice president Junior Beasley secretary David Straw treasurer Phillip Johnson press reporter Gary Wheaton recreation leader Harold McGrath assistant advisor.

Athens Sparks Lewis McBride Allen McGrath Leland McBride Junior Beasley David Straw Phillip Johnson Gary Wheaton Harld McGrath Athens

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Athens High School Ohio YWCA Mary Connett Sally Weber Beth Collins Court House Alexander George Evans Christ Perry Coe Harold Brown J. F. Barker Letha Easler Arthur Stuart Ator James L. Hyde Chase Rawlings Raymond Webb Miss Rickard Mary Chase Genevieve Grimstead Howard McHarg Seine Pharmacists Parke, Davis & Company The Cline Pharmacy Co Masonic Temple Garden and Nature Club H. O. Atkins W. Union Plant Exchange Altar and Rosary Society St. Paul's Parish Hall American Legion and Auxiliary Legion Hall Electric Co Albany Grange VFW Rural Life Shade Methodist Church Pleasant Valley Carol Chesser Father Sherwin-Williams M. J. Parker Springfield L. G. Bean FE Union St W. H. Worthman Kenneth Mrs. Bean Mrs. Parker P. S. Wamsley Allan J. Quinn Martin and Kevin Hyattsville, Md By Oswald Jacoby Double Pass T-Bone Blosser's Main Street Logan Wolfe Hardware S. Court St Athens, Ohio Collegium Musicum Lovell S. Court Seledies Irewing Company, Inc, Couinaton, Rentea Te de
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