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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1956

Page

9

Final May 27 Concert by Chamber Music Society

The final concert of the Chamber Music Society season, May 27 at Ewing Auditorium, features Marian Mitchell, David Goldberg and others. Programs include two local composer works and a string quintet, with Dr Karl Ahrendt conducting. admission is free.

Chamber Music Society Athens Monn Nancy Hunkins Las Marian Mitchell Gertrude Szzzoleta Harry Theohar Sarah Bowling Sarah Overholt Ellis Schuman Dent School of Music Sherwood Hall School of

40th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated

Levearating the 40n wedding anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cokenougher were given an open house at their Pleasant view PL home on Sunday by their two daughters Mrs. Ed Mizicko and Mrs. Fred Rief of Ft. Thomas Ky and their husbands. Between 2 and 6 p m, 6 guests were served punch and cookies by the hostess Mrs. Charles Farrow. A ruby swan vase of white carnations and hand decorated candies formed the tea table centerpiece. The daughters presented Mrs. Farrow with a yellow carnation corsage, Mrs. Cokonougher with an orchid, and Mr. Cokonougher with a white carnation boutonniere. Present were grandchildren Beth, Harry and Bill Riet of Kentucky and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Eineman and daughter Susan and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lamborn of Lancaster.

Harry Cokenougher Pleasantview PL Ed Mizicko Fred Rief Ft. Thomas Charles Farrow Clarence Laughlin

Zeta Tau Alpha Holds Fourth Senior Banquet

About eighty members including active chapter alumnae and patronesses attended the Zeta Tau Alpha senior banquet at the Christian Church. Mrs. David Keller chaired arrangements. Ann McMillen received the outstanding senior diamond award. Patricia Finlen won the alumnae cash award for the top junior.|

Alumaae Zeta Tau Alpha Christian Church Oneral David Keller Ann McMillen Sadiz Donna McCleary Mlumnae Patrcia Finlen Canton Margaret Ann Thompson Phyllis Madden Mary Jane Pitcher Suzy Shepard Ruth Braver Suzanne Cox Jan Cunningham James Abraham Hne E. M Collins Harry King Gwendolyn Roach Shirley Seitz Abraham

Engagement Announced for Ramona Ricketts and Ray Cole

Former Ohio University students Ramona Lucile Ricketts and Ray T. Cole, both of St. Petersburg Florida, announce their engagement. Ramona will graduate in June from St. Petersburg Junior College with an associate of arts degree and is active in music groups. Ray served three years in the armed forces and now works with Sears Roebuck and Co.

Ohio University Studnts Ray B. Ricketts St. Petersburg Fla Ramona Lucile Ray T. Cole Cleff Club Tropanetts Ray Cole St. Petersburg Junior College Sears, Roebuck and Co

Wednesday Homemakers Club Calendar Notes

A compact calendar overview lists Wednesday gatherings including Homemakers Club with Mrs J T Hope at 10 30 a m take table service and items for silent auction The Plains Young Mothers Club host Velma Guess Intermediate CCL with Mrs Rose gardening hints Lodge reception Athens County Club bridge at 1 p m reservations 24051 Chi Omega Alumnae senior dinner 5 30 p m at Mrs James Householder Elmwood Place take table service PRO picnic with Mrs FW Reed 61 Columbia St 5 30 p m take table service Fidelity Rebekah Lodge 8 p m

Homemakers Club J T. Hope Athens County Club Ooo Chi Omega Alumnae Club James Householder Elmwood Place Ooo FW. Reed Columbia St Oow Fidelity Rebekah Lodge

Shower Planned for New Marshfield Canasta Club

A bridal shower will be held Saturday evening at 8 at the tech school auditorium for 208 new Canasta Club members Mrs. Ray Myers and Mrs. George Rhorich Saad Dasckdae Roos. Guests include Mrs. Harold Jones of Shade. Mrs. Myers is the former Grace Jones.

New Marshfield

Who's Coming And Going

Mrs M L Maron retired home Sunday from a two week visit with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Herbert Kadison and children Westbury Long Island N Y Several Athens residents were in Cincinnati last weekend for a Lions International meeting Cloyce C Martin district governor and Mrs M L , Mr and Mrs Lewis Mc Bride Mr and Mrs A L Gen Jernalik Roy Robinson C H otttried and Marvin Bantell COUNCIL MEETS THURSDAY Farm Bureau Council No 2 will meet Thursday night with Mr and Mrs Ross Wright at 2m

Ml, Maron Herbert Kadison Westbury Long Island N.Y Athens Cincinnati Lions International Cloyce C. Martin Mar Lewis McBride A. L. Gen- Jernalik Roy Robinson C. H. Otttried Marvin Bantell

Pattern notions and sewing guides from The Messenger

An old sewing guide features EASY TO SEW patterns with sizes and yardage for a yoked sundress and bolero, plus other patterns and needlework books by ANNA CABOT. It lists pattern numbers, coin prices, and mailing details, and advertises the Needlework Album and Primer with patterns for doilies sandals and baby sets. A joint piano and violin pupil recital is noted, with names of students and hosts.

Sue Burnett the Messenger Ave. of Americas New York N.Y Anna Cabot Avenue of ‘America

Bride's Bazaar Set for May 24 at OU Center Ballroom

Ohio University students model summer fashions in the OU Center Ballroom for the Bride's Bazaar, a joint event by the Women’s League and Athens shops. The show features Lynn Phillips and other models with home furnishings and lingerie on display, clothing from Foster's University Shops and Katherine Figs.

Ohio University OU Center Organization For Women Women's ]League Athens Lynn Phillips Sally Henderson Claudette Chappel Jean Anne Newland Kay Sears Sue Morris Beverly Villion Joy Ashley Barb Driert Barbie Nellis Jane Howard Linda Birch Foster's University Katherine Figs

Lessons in Bridge A deft play seals a slam in spades

In a bridge session, East finessed dummy and deceived opponents. West opened with six of spades and South won with the queen. South later led diamonds. West showed only diamonds and clubs. South deduced the remaining cards and forced the diamond finesse, sealing the slam.

Udl West South

South Uses Diamonds To Build Trick Advantage In Play

In a bridge hand, South leads a low diamond after drawing the lead to create a second diamond trick. South had earlier led hearts and returned to hand with a club to tap the hearts, while West discarded the three of spades on the ace of clubs. The plan centers on forcing three club tricks and developing the extra diamond via careful timing.

South

Forensics Honorary Initiates Athens Mon at Ohio University

Clark, prelaw junior at Ohio University, joins Taw Kappa Alpha forensics honorary. He serves on the Investigating Committee of Men's General Court and is a member at large of Acacia fraternity.

Won Clark Ohio University Taw Kappa Alpha Forensics

Ohio U honorary officers named for Alpha Lambda Delta

The Ohio University chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta announces new officers and members. Mary Low Wiederman of Athens is president, Patricia Donahey of Nelsonville is treasurer, with Ann Guerra of Athens and Martha Weller of Nelsonville among the new members.

Ohio University Alpha Lambda Delta Mary Low Wiedeterman Athens Patricia Donahey Nelsonville Ann Guerra Martha Weller

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