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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1957

Page

11

German Visitors Impress Athens With Hospitality

The First Lady of Germany Mrs Eugene Gerstenmaier and her companion Mrs Hamm von Lahr are guests of Miss Mary L Cowan in Athens Ohio. They attended OU events from luncheons to Greek Week and will visit Grand Canyon before a six week US tour under the Foreign Leaders Program.

Athens Germany Eugene Gerstenmaier Gerstenmaier Bundestag Hamm von Lahr Mary L. Cowan Park Place Ohio University OU Center Cowan Paul G. Krauss Vivian Roberts OU School of Home Economics Krauss John C. Baker Arizona Grand Canyon United States Committee On Leaders and American Council On Education International Exchange Service U. S. Department of State Messenger

Canasta Club entertained at Mrs Hawk home

The Plains Canasta Club gathered at Mrs. Robert Hawk's home for an evening of canasta and other activities. Mrs. Elmo Scott won the prize as attendees included Mrs. Richard Michael Mrs. Roy Langer Mrs. William Oliver and the hostess. The Canaan Grange plans to meet tonight for inspection and a sewing contest with cake and sandwiches requested.

Plains Canasta Club Robert Hawk Elmo Scott Richard Michael Roy Langer William Oliver Canaan Grange 000 Plains

Lessons in Bridge by Oswald Jacoby

West opened the deuce of clubs against a four heart contract. East won with the king and swapped to clubs. South misplayed by avoiding the queen of clubs, leading to multiple losses though a winning line existed with the queen under the king.

West Dummy East South

Bridge Problem with Six Diamonds Response Dilemma

In a contract where South opens one diamond and bids proceed to four hearts and a five heart overcall, the question asks what a responder should do after partner supports diamonds with a three clubs rebid. The puzzle notes a plan to bid six diamonds, and asks the reader to choose the correct action for responder holding a specific hand. Tomorrow’s answer will reveal the optimal line.

Honored With Surprise Shower for Mrs Sudnick

Mrs Edward A Sudnick was guest of honor at a stork shower hosted Friday evening at the home of Mrs Joseph Dando on The Plains with co host Mrs Richard Mathews. Attendees included Mrs Gilford Crowell Mrs Howard Musgrave Mrs Mary Davis Mrs Oma Sell Mrs John Stahl Mrs William Kimball and Mrs Mary Palmer of Middletown. Games were played with Mrs Howard Musgrave winning the prize.

Edward A. Sudnick Joseph Dando Plains Richard Mathews Gilford Crowell Howard Musgrave Mary Davis Oma Sell John Stahl William Kimball Mary Palmer Middletown

Coming And Going

Mr and Mrs Bernard Withers and daughters Carolyn Peggy Jagers and Linda Milligan spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Russell Flint and their new daughter Karen Diane of Columbus Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Billy Neal and children Bruce and Lisa of Toledo Mrs Flint and Mrs Neal are daughters of the Withers Miss Carol Darst of Marietta visited Saturday at her father C N Darst of 59 Second St

Bernard Withers Carolyn Peggy Jagers Linda Milligan Russell Flint Karen Diane Columbus Billy Neal Bruce Lisa Toledo Flint Home Flint Neal Carol Darst Marietta C. N. Darst Second St

Gary Bean Honored Before Marine Service Departure

Gary Bean of Guysville Rt 1 a Coolville High School graduate who leaves today for service with the U S Marines was honored as guest of honor at a wiener roast held at his home last Friday night Attending were Forrest Metcalf Donna Metcalf Carole Bowman Kathleen Merritt Janet Bean Harold Ford Fred Coen Kenneth Bean Fred Rossler Carl Ackley Donald Coen Charles Linton Ida Bean Lawrence Metcalf and John Bean.

Gary Bean Guysville Rt. 1 Coolville High School U.S. Marines Forrest Metcalf Donna Metcalf Carole Bowman Kathleen Merritt Janet Bean Harold Ford Fred Coen Kenneth Bean Fred Rossler Carl Ackley Donald Coen Charles Linton Ida Bean Lawrence Metcalf John Bean

Style Show By OU Coeds Tonight At Center Ballroom

University of Oklahoma Home Economics presents a style show at the OU Center ballroom starting at 7 30 p m. Nearly 90 home economics students will model clothing including Ann Goddard Jeannine West Sharon Poston Shirley McBride and others under the direction of Miss Allyne Bane and Miss Mary L. Cowan.

OU Center OU Home Economics Department Aiubhlia Ppuuulic Athens Area Ann Goddard Jeannine West Sharon Poston Shirley McBride Clarence Starn Margene Gilson Roma Fisher Mary Lou Wichterman Allyne Bane Mary L. Cowan

Eight Ohio U Senior Women Honored at Spring Banquet

The Ohio University Zeta Tau Alpha annual spring banquet at the Center ballroom May 21 honored eight graduating seniors Jan Cunningham Barbara Finlen Patricia Finlen Jeannette Hoff Donna McCleary Jane Maisch Jane Rice Janet Sue Smith. Chairman Mrs David Keller led the program with alumnae and patronesses present and gifts distributed to the seniors. Virginia Rini won the Junior Award for scholastic achievement and Patricia Finlen received a diamond for being the outstanding senior.

Ohio University Center Zeta Tau Alpha Henrietta Spence Jan Cunningham Barbara Finlen Patricia Finlen Jeannette Hoff Donna McCleary Jane Maisch Jane Rice Janet Sue Smith David Keller Margaret Ann Thompson Joan Wright Bessie J. Yarbrough Franklin Dean Keller College Shirley Seitz Alpha Pi Virginia Rini Donald Brabander Ruth Beaver Susan Cox James Abraham Spence Julia Cable Marian Coe Blanche Long E. T. Hillebrandt Charles Matthews Ernest Collins Maurel Hawkins W., B. Lawrence Paul Murphy R. J. Studer Warren Reiniga

Easy Crochet Centerpiece and Spring Pattern Offers

Crochet guide for a delicate flowery centerpiece with simple stitches. Pattern No 5803 includes directions and materials. send 25 cents to Anne Cabot, Athens Messenger, New York 36. Also details on a Jiffy-on shirtwaist pattern No 8458 and Basic FASHION Spring & Summer 57, with prices and mailing instructions.

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

Shower Honoring Mr and Mrs Dunham at Albany Home

A miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs John Dunham formerly Janet Jeffers will be held Friday night May 31 at the home of Mrs Dunham’s parents Mr and Mrs Reed Jeffers of Albany Route 2. Friends and relatives are invited.

John Dunham Janet Jeffers

MANNERS And Spring Closet Cleaning Tips For Fresh Space

A note on using business pay phones to avoid imposing costs. Spring cleaning guidance urges year round effort brushing closets, removing items, vacuuming, and wiping shelves with mild suds. Lettuce stored in hydrator or plastic bag stays moist and fresh in the fridge.

Calendar of Events Across Local Clubs and Churches

Local groups from Bishop Class to Athens Presbyterian Woman's Association schedule meetings and activities this evening through May. Highlights include the Central Ave Methodist potluck and officer installation, IOOF Hall gathering, Athena Delphian picnic, and multiple Circle luncheons with lists of hosts and addresses.

WSCS Central Ave. Methodist Church Melvin Alkire

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