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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1957

Page

6

Bridal Shower Honors Marcia Silverman Ahead of August Zanesville Wedding

Bride to be Marcia Silverman is feted by Mrs. Harvey Leventhal and Mrs. Al Horsky at the Cottage Tea Room. Guests from Athens and Zanesville include Mrs. Charles Silverman and Mrs. Jack Zwelling. Gifts were placed under silver bells and white streamers as plans for the August 23 ceremony are shared.

Marcia Silverman David Zwelling Zanesville Harvey Leventhal al Horsky Cottage Tea Room Charles Silverman Herrold Ave Gail Watkins Beverly Paul Cain Linda Sol Rosenberg Larry Goldberg Fred Hammer Robert Harris Paul Weise Mickey Briglia William Brophy Gloria Thompson Elinor Atkinson Marilyn McBride Marilyn Turner Ginny Roberson Athens Jack Zwelling Morris Zwelling Melvin Sachs Harper Pendry R. A.morris Robbin Gardner Jack Pierson Robert Smith Claudette Chappel Caleb Bratton Marguerite England Gene Hameroff Donald Black Anne Goddard Patty Cain Rhea Zwelling Columbus

Women to Attend District Home Demonstration Meeting

Seven Athens area women will attend the District Home Demonstration Council meeting in Marietta on Thursday. Attendees include Mrs. H. J. Huffman Mrs. Ross Wright Mrs. D. E. Marquis Mrs. Florence McBride Mrs. William Wintersteen of Trimble Mrs. H. H. Zimmer of Glouster and Mrs. Fred Phillips of Amesville. Athens Co will be represented by E. M. Robinson of the Ohio Dept. of Health.

Athens Area Marietta H. J. Huffman Ross Wright D. E. Marquis Florence McBride William Wintersteen Trimble H. H. Zimmer Glouster Fred Phillips Amesville Athens Co E. M. Robinson Ohio Dept. of Health

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings

PEO meets at 5 p m at Signal Hill with rain plan to 287 E State St. Homemakers Club gathers 10:30 a m at Mrs Frank Cross 5 N Shannon Ave Bring table service Albany OES practices 7 30 p m Hi Lo Home Dem Club hosts 8 p m at Mrs Frank Phillips Athens Rt 4 Mrs Charlotte Cox of Athens State Hospital to speak on mental health Fidelity Rebekah Lodge 8 p m refreshments Pocahontas Lodge Council No 131 regular meeting 7 30 p m Elementary Mothers Club of Albany picnic 11 39 a m at school Parents and preschoolers invited New Marshfield Canasta Club 7 30 p m at Mrs Paul Neutzling’s house

Frank Cross Shannon Ave Albany O. E. S Frank Phillips Athens Charlotte Cox Athens State Hospital Fidelity Rebekah Lodge Pocahontas Lodge Council No Elementary Mothers Club of Albany New Marshfield Canasta Club Paul Neutzling

PHT Degrees Conferred on OU Dames at Park Place Event

Forty one PHT degrees were awarded to members of the OU Dames Club by Mrs. John C. Baker at the Baker home 29 Park Place in a ceremony with a dance. June and August graduates honored wives of OU students. New officers were installed by Mrs. Donald Williams: Mrs. Ross King president, Mrs. Donald Schoenegge vice president, Mrs. Thomas H. Smith publicity chair, Mrs. Edward Cox secretary, Mrs. Harvey Walter treasurer, Mrs. Earl Heidtman interest chair, Mrs. Lloyd Christiansen membership chair, Mrs. Robert Renner historian. A brief address followed by remarks from the president and retiring president closed the event.

OU Dames Club John C. Baker Ohio University Baker Park Place Donald Williams Ross King Donald Schoenegge Thomas H. Smith Edward Cox Sec'y Harvey Walter Treas Earl Heidtman Lloyd Christiansen Robert Renner King Williams

Three Spades Defense Stumps Declarer in Bridge Hand

In a grim three spades contract, West opens with a singleton king and East yields a clever diamond overtake. East returns diamonds, South finesses, and the defense halts declarer's play, leaving him down one after two quick tricks. East’s optimal defense curtails the heart and trump threats and sets the stage for the strong deduction.

East West Declarer South

Chipped Plates Need Careful Stacking For Dining Tables

To protect chipped plates some keep them on edge in rubber covered racks. If space is tight, stack plates and saucers of the same size and pattern together and handle with caution to preserve the set.

Honors At Ohio U. Honors Convocation Highlight Greek Winners

Several Alpha Gamma Delta members were honored at Ohio University's annual Honors Convocation for scholarship leadership and service. Judie Kick and Dorothy Shallenberger were named to Mortar Board. Terry Thompson earned Chimes. Dorothy Higginbotham won the Women’s Club Music Prize. Paula Andrew was chosen Sweetheart of Phi Kappa Sigma at the Black and Gold Ball.

Alpha Gamma Delta Oho University Mortar Board Judie Kick Dorothy Shallenberger Center Program Board Chimes Center Board Athena Delta Phi Delta Terry Thompson Women’s League Panhellenic Council Center Dolphins YWCA Womens Club Dorothy Higginbotham Orchesis Sigma Alpha Iota Tau Beta Sigma Alpha Lambda Delta Paula Andrew Phi Kappa Sigma Alpha Gamma Celts

Elderly Couples Apply For Athens County Marriage Licenses

Three senior couples from nearby Athens County applied for marriage licenses this week. The three grooms averaged 66 years old and the three brides averaged 60. The lighthearted note underlines that love can bloom at any age.

Athens Co

Community Concert Campaign Ends in Athens

The Community Concert Association membership drive in Athens has ended though some solicitations continue in nearby areas. Manager Mrs. Jesse Day called it a good drive, with workers doing an outstanding job and planned a small fall drive for new arrivals. Next year features the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Opera Ballet, soprano Theresa Green, and violinist Michael Rabin.

Community Concert Association Athens Jesse Day Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra Chicago Opera Ballet Theresa Green Michael Rabin Leonard Exum New York City H. A. McCaskill Clark E. Williams Athens Community Concert Association Chicago Opera

Coming and Going in Pontiacs and St Louis Trips

Mr and Mrs Denver Gooding returned home from Pontiac Michigan with son in law Don Frank and daughter. Frank will graduate from Ohio State University in June and seek a Pontiac home with GMC Trucks and Coach Co. Charles Wheaton and Mrs Wheaton arrived from Plymouth Michigan to visit Fred Wheaton. John Algeo returned from a week in St Louis with son in law John Pedigo and daughter Grant and Cathy. Pedigo is the golf pro at Westwood Country Club.

Denver Gooding Don Frank Columbus Pontiac Mich Frank Ohio State University GMC Trucks and Coach Co Charles Wheaton Plymouth, Mich Fred Wheaton Northwood Dr John Algeo Elmwood Pl St. Louis John Pedigo Grant Cathy Pedigo Westwood Country Club

Speakers Stress Importance Of Fraternities on Campus

Two guest speakers at a Greek Week Convocation at Memorial Auditorium urged Ohio University fraternity and sorority members to take responsibility and cooperate with faculty. Zerman warned against oversized groups and endorsed limited membership. Conaway noted Midwest strength and mentioned several Ohio-based chapters. The week includes carnival discussions forums and a Friday dance with Hal McIntire Orchestra.

Memorial Auditorium Christine Conaway Ohio State William Zerman Ohio Wesleyan Ohio University Fraternity Zerman Conaway Midwest Ohio Pi Beta Phi Sorority Athens High School University of Michigan Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity U. of Michigan Interfraternity United States Hal McIintyre

Alumnae Tea Held by Zeta Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta

Zeta Chapter Alpha Gamma Delta hosted alumnae and patronesses at a tea at the chapter house 14 University Terrace. Jill Evans led the event planned by Dottie Shallenberger with pastel floral decor and silver paper holders. Guests included Mrs. Boden Fos ter Munden Roach and others. special guest Mrs. Charles McKinley, formerly Edna Lindblum, from Los Angeles visited Athens. Patronesses included Mrs. Musser MacKinnon Miller Haskins and Gressner.

Greta Lash Judy Makroczy Seth Lewis Earl Hooper Henry Corradini Harold Rose Zeta Chapter Los Angles Calif Charles McKinley Edna Lindblum Athens H. C. Musser C. M. MacKinnon Henry Miller C. R. Haskins Vern L Gressner

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