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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1954

Page

11

Families relocate abroad and celebrate milestones

Mrs Earl Christiansen and sons Walter and Neil depart Friday for Savannah GA to join Mr Christiansen then proceed to a winter home in Miami FL with plans to return to Athens in April. Mr and Mrs Joe Adams and children Ruth Ann and Joe move to Brantford Ontario Canada where Adams joins Bridgewater manufacturing. Adams left Athens November 1 and family will follow when a house is found. Eva L Mohler of Shade turns 84 on October 16 amid gifts and cards. Grand Chapter delegates Ruth Crumrine Olive Baughman Nora Frank Matsie Gabriel attend Cleveland session. Sunday visitors to Margaret Chevalier include son and daughter in law Charlie Pyles of Youngstown.

Earl 1. Christiansen and Sons Walter Neil Savanah, Ga Mr. Christiansen Miami Fla Ian Athens Joe Adams Ruth Ann Joe Franklin Ave Brantford Ontario Canada Adams Bridgewateranufacturing Co McBee Co C. R. Dailey Athens Machine Co Dailey Bridgewater Eva L. Mohler Shade Mohler Ruth Crumrine Olive Baughman Nora Frank Matsie Gabriel New Marshfield CES Cleveland Margaret Chevalier Walker St Charlie Pyles Youngstown

OU Theatre Announces Season Plays 1954 55

Ohio University Theatre previews its 1954 55 season with The Moon Is Blue Nov 9 13 Van Druten I Remember Mama Dec 7 11 Death of a Salesman Feb 22 26 Joan of Lorraine Mar 15 19 Tickets available to townspeople and students Season includes eight period play series with free admission and a January production The Brothers Jan 13 15 May we grading in late May

Ohio University F. Hugh Herbert van Druten Mama Arthur Miller Maxwell Anderson University Theatre Terence

Children’s Fund Committee reports Hallo ween drive total

The UNI CEF Children’s Fund Halloween effort collects 276.16 so far with a few contributions pending. Funds will fund malaria protection with DDT for two villages two years, penicillin for 400 yaws cases, TB vaccine pings, and milk for nine children for a week.

Unicef Children’s Fund J. A. Romig Unicef Robert Cory David Hosteller William Kirshner James Singard Kathleen McAfee Romig

Calendar items gather at Mt Zion church and others

Calendar notices list a turkey dinner at Mt Zion Missionary Baptist Church at 5 p.m. with tickets at the door, a Hobo party at Central Ave Methodist Church at 7 30 p.m. take tax stamps, AAUW at Genevive Apgar home 55 Elmwood Place 7 39 p.m. Edith Wray speaks on higher education, various club meetings follow across town including VFW Auxiliary Ladies Auxiliary and Ride-A-Wee Club with dates and locations and note postponement for DAV meeting.

Ladies Aid of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Belle White Central Ave Genevive Apgar Elmwood Place Edith Wray

Grace Kelly rises on luck and talent in Hollywood

In Cannes Grace Kelly turns ten dollars into three hundred fifty at roulette while Betsy Drake Edith Head and others watch. The piece traces her rise from Taxi test to Mogambo and Hitchcock's films, noting her enigmatic calm and guarded persona.

Hollywood NEA Cannes Cary Grant Betsy Drake Edith Head Paramount Studio Grace Kelly Betsy Edith Grace New York Stanley Kramer Gary Cooper MGM John Ford Ford Lacation France Eaith Head

Union WSCS Meets at Church with 24 Attendees

Twenty four members and guests gathered for the Union Methodist Church WSCS meeting with Mrs. D. M. Bryson and Mrs. H. S. Com as west speakers. The group voted to donate to the Veterans Christmas stockings fund and shared a social hour with Halloween themed decorations and treats.

Tweny WSCS Union Methodist Church D. M. Bryson H. S. Com Bates New 9 R. R. Barker A. L. Romine Richard Hartley Misa Patty Pierce Barker Elmer Pierce M. Bryson Mr. Webb Clinton Oxley

Williamses announce birth of daughter Jane Ann

Dr. and Mrs. Paul E. Williams announce the birth of a daughter, Jane Ann, on October 31 at Methodist Hospital in Gary Indiana. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. W Leo Williams of Athens and Mrs P C Ray of Huntington West Virginia. Dr. Williams is a Hobart Indiana veterinarian.

Paul E. Williams Jane Ann Methodist Hospital Gary Ind W. Leo Williams Athens P. C. Ray Huntington W. Va Williams Hobart

Albany WSCS Holds October Meeting at Church

Albany WSCS of the Albany Methodist Church met on October 28 with hostesses Mrs. Woodrow Barnes Mrs. John Dearth and Mrs. Nettie Milligan. Devotions were given by Mrs. Don Young Mrs. Guy Ingett and Mrs. Eldon Dailey. District secretaries D M Bryson and H Cox addressed 2000 societies. Dessert served to 22 members and guests. November gathering set for the church.

WSCS Albany Methodist Church Woodrow Barnes John Dearth Nettie Milligan Frank Radcliffe Don Young Guy Ingett Eldon Dailey Wilbur Baughman D. M. Bryson Missionary New H. Cox

Young Mothers Have Party At Halloween Gathering

Mrs Ruth Bricker hosted the Young Mothers Club on Thursday for a Halloween party. Lora Hawk won best dressed, Pat Douglas also won a prize, new member Cleo Cooney joined. Refreshments served. attendees included Pat Douglas Rita Canter Ladonna Shumway Marilyn Shanklin and Alice Pennell. Next meeting with Mrs Douglas. 690 OOCL Mets Tonight. The Intermediate Circle of the Child Conservation League meets at 4 30 with Mrs Carl Tom 49 Ohio Ave.

Ruth Bricker Young Mothers Club Lora Hawk Pat Douglas Cleo Cooney Rita Canter Ladonna Shumway Marylin Shanklin Alice Pennell Douglas Oocl Mets The Child Conservation League Carl Tom Ohio Ave

Lessons in Bridge Playing by Oswald Jacoryv

Bridge column recounts a hand where East opens a bid, Aaronson and Weise pursue a slam in no trump. Weest opens jack of diamonds with assumed strength, dummy cashes spades, diamond play leads to a decisive finish as finesses hinge on partner's distribution and card strength.

Aaronson North Weiss Weet South East Weisa

Fred Waring To Play Here Dec 15 At Ohio University

Fred Waring and The Pennsylvanians will present a Christmas concert at Ohio University on December 15 as part of holiday festivities. The radio and TV star arrives with his orchestra and choir of over 85 performers to perform standard favorites from his Christmas album and new arrangements. He will conduct a community sing along with the audience. Art Aspengren, student council president, announced the event.

Fred Waring Bia Pennsylvanians Ohio University Art Aspengren Waring Dhsinees Collegiana The Pennsylvanians

Bridge Problem Prompt From a Weathered Column

A cryptic bridge bidding puzzle asks what action to take when facing double or redouble threats. It presents spade and heart holdings and a plan to pursue game or partscore under varying rebid lines. The text is fragmentary and styled as a reader quiz in a column.

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