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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1954

Page

13

Women’s Music Club hosts guest night in Ohio University building

Athens Women’s Music Club members and guests gathered for an annual guest night led by president Mrs. Phillip Woodworth. The program included Handel’s Sonata in G minor performed by Mrs. Lewis Hannah, Mrs. Richard Selleck, and Mrs. William Phelps, and solo and ensemble pieces by Miss Melvin Danielson, Mrs. Francis Bean, and others. The senior award went to soprano Mary Barthlemy for songs from The Tempest, with Edna Warman as accompanist. Tea followed in the Red Room amid a rose, green, and white decor theme.

Phillip Woodworth Athens Woman's Music Club Ohio University William Brophy Handel Lewis Hannah Richard Selleck William Phelps Este Thomas Morley Melvin Danielson Francis Bean Edgar Bannon Carl Roberts Richard Essex Mary Blayney Grieg L. C. Mitchell Willard Phelps Woman's Music Club Mary Barthelemy David Diamond Edna Warman Woodworth Grace Morley W. B. Drake Thomas Gibson H. A. McCaskill Harold Rose Clark Williams Neil Thomas

Garden and Nature Club Meets With Mrs H O Atkins

Mrs. H O Atkins hosted the Garden and Nature Club with Mrs George Ford presiding. Members and Girl Scouts planted forsythia dogwood and poplars at the Lancaster Street project. Officers reelected: Mrs Ford president Mrs Marquis vice president and Mrs Ray Smith treasurer. Mrs George McKinniss elected secretary with Mrs Leslie Irwin retiring. program on Summer Garden News included soil conditioning disease prevention and frost proof plant experiments. Eleven members attended and a June picnic at Mrs Ford’s home was planned.

H. O. Atkins Garden and Nature Club George Ford Lancaster Street Ford D. E. Marquis Ray Smith George McKinniss Leslie Irwin McKinniss

Shower Honors Mr and Mrs Donald Ice at Albany Church

A miscellaneous shower will be held Friday evening at 8 p.m. in the educational building of Albany Methodist Church to honor Mr and Mrs Donald Ice. All friends and relatives are invited.

Donald Ice Albany Methodist Church

Local Class Meeting At Mrs Dilley Home

The Class met at Mrs. Frank B. Dilley’s home Thursday evening. Mrs. Raymond Lee led devotions and Dr. Mary T. Ness shared travel photos from France and Spain. A honey lemon dressing over fresh fruits was noted as delicious.

Frank B. Dilley Raymond Lee Mary T. Ness France Spain

Past Matrons and Patrons Dinner Meeting Held

Athens Chapter of the Past Matrons and Past Patrons Association met at the Masonic Temple Monday for a dinner meeting with spring flowers on the tables. Mrs P S Wamsly presided as officers elected included Mrs EF R Jacoby president Mrs R J Studer vice president Mrs Norman Engh secretary and Mrs C L Dow treasurer. A picnic for members and families was planned for June 27 at the home of Mr and Mrs E R Jacoby.

Athens Masonic Temple P. S. Wamsly EF. R. Jacoby R. J. Studer Norman Engh C. L. Dow E. R. Jacoby

Lodi Grange Highlights May Meeting and Contests

The Lodi Grange met May 18 with a $50 contribution to Magnetic Springs Polio Fund and a donation to the Cancer Society. Delegates were elected for the Ohio State Grange and contests were won by Mrs. Carl Snow in baking and Mrs. Jo Snow in sewing. A memorial service was held and the Rural Life Sunday program at Shade Church on May 23 was directed by Eula Cowan.

Cancer Society Magnetic Springs Ohio State Grange Lodi Grange Carl Snow Jo Snow Rural Life the Shade Church Eula Cowan

Birth of David Carl Parris in Columbus

Parents Mr and Mrs Dewey Parris of Columbus announce the birth of their son David Carl on May 1. The couple has two older children Diane aged 12 and Tommy aged seven. Grandparents Henry Bolin of Adrian Michigan and Mrs Henry Parris of Conneaut. Great grandmother Mrs Ida Bolin of Hooper Street. Mrs Parris is formerly Josephine Bolin of Athens.

Dewey Parris Columbus David Carl Diane Tommy Parris Josephine Bolin Athens Henry Bolin Adrian Mich Henry Parris Conneaut Ida Bolin Hooper St

Needlework pattern offer from The Athens Messenger

An advertisement invites readers to mail 25 cents plus name and address for the Needlework Album Pattern No 2478 from The Athens Messenger New York 36. The 1954 album features 56 pages of designs how to sections and eight gift patterns with iron transfer and color chart guidance for embroidery projects.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Americas New York

Easy to Sew Patterns 8064 and 8065 from Sue Burnett

Advertisement notes sewing patterns 8064 for sizes 10 to 20 with 3 7/8 yards of 39 inch fabric and 8065 for children sizes 3 to 8 with 1 1/2 yards of 39 inch fabric. Includes request for COLNS name address size and pattern number to Sue Burnett at The Athens Messenger New York.

Colns Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N. Y

Sunshine Club Farewell Party For Beckleys Before Move

The Sunshine Club of the Ladies Aid at Weaver EUB Church hosted a farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Beckley and their sons Jerry and Larry, who are relocating to Coshocton. Guests included numerous local families and friends who enjoyed refreshments and good wishes for the family.

Sunshine Club Ladies Aid Weaver Eub Church Gerald Beckley Jerry Larry Coshocton Crawford Dpunn McArthur Cecil Staneart Marilyn Paula Daria Joyce Linda Keith Staneart Connie Ronnie Junior Bolton Piqua Ben Lowe Mary Lou Edna Alice Herbert Davis Gary Bobby Carolyn Denver McVay Charles Quick Charles Ratcliff Perley McVay Herb Beckley Bessie Christina Gene Zimmerman Benny Jackie Warden Marcum Grace Bill Dearth

Taking Baby to the Doctor Can Be An Ordeal

The article advises using “new” toys during each visit to keep a baby engaged, noting memories are short and incentives seem fresh. It also recommends sun exposure for vitamin D, urging brief periods in direct sunlight while protecting delicate skin.

Baby

Delphian Club Holds Annual Picnic Supper

Athena Delphian Club held its spring picnic and final meeting at Mrs. James V. Rice's home. Twenty four members and three guests attended as Mrs. Clippinger presided and programs for the year were distributed by Mrs. Hamilton. Plans were made to attend the Sesquicentennial Art Exhibit at Chubb Library next Wednesday afternoon.

Athena Delphian Club James V. Rice H. A. McCaskill Don Clippinger Ross Halliday Dwight Mutchler Carol Thomas John Cady C. G. Sammons Steubenville Chubb Library

Club Calendar Highlights Social Meetings and Installations

Albany area clubs and church groups schedule events on Thursday. WSCS at the church 7 30 p m features installation of officers and a membership pledge service. Central PTA 2 45 p m hosts sixth graders program honoring mothers. Rainbow Girls meet 7 p m at the Masonic Temple and Eagles Ladies Auxiliary 7 30 p m at the Eagles hall.

Clarks Chapel WSCS Deborah Close P. B. Sidders Second St Central Pta Little Theater A E. Cornwell Miss Evans Turner Harold Kessler Amere Club E. D. Shrout Farm Bureau Council No Harry Jacoby Albany Church Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles Eagles Hall

Jolly Workers Have Dinner

The Vanderhof Jolly Workers Club met Wednesday at Mrs. Oleta Weaver’s home for an afternoon meeting and potluck dinner. Mrs. Gordon Bailey presided. readings by Mrs. Blake Weaver and Mrs. Franklin Washburn. club donated $10 to the Cancer Fund.

Vanderhof Jolly Workers Club Wednelay Oleta Weaver Gordon Baily Blake Weaver Franklin Washburn Cancer Fund Aubrey Baily Glen Brummage F.l Price Harley Swan Ed William J. Butcher Abe Bardette

Lessons in Bridge Playing by Jacoby

Oswald Jacoby analyzes a bridge hand where West opens clubs and dummy ruffs with diamonds. East foresees a slam after an incorrect lead and five clubs bid, while South must decide the optimal contract with spades seven six, hearts king jack ten six three, diamonds eight five four two, clubs queen seven.

Bridge Jacoby Oswald Jacoby West Dummy East South

What Can a Wife Do When Husband Feels On Treadmill

Ruth Millett suggests a wife boost her husband by praising current achievements, emphasizing shared goals, and adding new interests. She advises setting definite joint aims and introducing fresh hobbies to ease the sense of stalled progress. The column ends with a light diet joke about adding liver and bacon to meals.

Ruth Millett Junior

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Gentle Natural Bowel Relief

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer mild pure vegetable formula for gentle complete bowel movements. No purging and no griping advertised. Priced at 15¢ 30¢ and 60¢.

Opening lead decision in a bridge hand prompt

The passage discusses why East would avoid leading a weak or unleadable suit after the 1 Diamond DP Double Pass sequence. It reasons that bidding five clubs or hearts would signal favorable upsides, and that East should aim for a lead that benefits from a heart lead while avoiding giving away a slam. The puzzle asks the reader to choose the correct response as South with specific card holdings.

Fast East

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Women’s Music Club H.O. Atkins Dean & Barry Phon Mans Barry Aeil Pierre Balmain Gaile Dugas NEA Lodi Delphian Club Albany Farm Bureau Council Mrs. C. E. Stout Central Ave Val Dr. Edwards Arbuckle Cologne Pet Safari Gallaher's Drug Store MR. Robert Realty Robert Court ST
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