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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1957

Page

9

Summers in Geneva To Be Described by OU President’s Wife

Mrs. John C. Baker will describe summers in Geneva Switzerland during the November 13 OU Faculty Wives Club meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. in the OU Center ballroom. Hosts are Mrs. Ernest Collins and Mrs. L. P. Eblin with nursery care at the Presbyterian Church 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

John C. Baker Ohio University Geneva Switzerland OU Center Ernest Collins L. P. Eblin

Athens Music Club hears talk and selections

Dr. Mary T. Noss recounts European experiences from study in France and Austria at the October Athens Music Club meeting hosted by Mrs. E. J. Taylor. Mrs. Selleck played En Batteau and Ballade and Polonaise. Mrs. Ingham sang Were My Song With Wings Provided and Come, Sweet Morning.

France Austria Mary T. Noss Athens Music Club E. J. Taylor Richard Selleck Robert Ingham Debussy Vieuxtemps

Lodge Elects New Officers At Coalville

Coalville Lodge No. 337 F. and A. M. held its annual election with Arthur L. Ice as Worshipful Master and Victor R. Russell as Senior Warden. Other officers elected include Arthur L. Hetzer Junior Warden Ray E. Chevalier treasurer Harold Davis secretary Grant L. Boring Senior Deacon John R. Butcher Junior Deacon Robert L. Dixon chaplain Forest W. Linton Senior Steward R Rex Robinson Junior Steward Oscar J. Pierce Tyler. The Grievance Committee consists of C V Richardson Jr Carl R Russell and Robert L. Dixon. Wade A Richardson was elected trustee for three years.

Coalville Lodge No Arthur L. Ice Victor R. Russell Arthur L. Hetzer Ray E. Chevalier Harold Davis Grant L. Boring John R. Butcher Robert L. Dixon Forest W. Linton R. Rex Robinson Oscar J. Pierce Tyler C. V. Richardson, Jr Carl R. Russell Wade A. Richardson

Potluck Supper at Amesville Church Hosts Contest

The Amesville Methodist Church hosts a potluck supper Sunday at 6 30 p.m. A Prince of Peace contest follows at 7 45 p.m. Contestants include Charles Gardner Max Seyfried Bill Was ner Mary Edith Starlin and Mary Lee Tate. Everyone is welcome. Bring table service.

Amesville Methodist Church Charles Gardner Max Seyfried Bill Wasner Mary Edith Starlin Mary Lee Tate Serice

Office In Every Kitchen Pastel Typewriters and Cash Registers

A National Business Show report shows efficiency experts pushing home offices in kitchens with pastel typewriters, cash registers, file cabinets, and desks. They promise better budgets and records, arguing this will simplify homemaking and create ready notes for the husband.

New York Johnny

Albany Grange and Church Activities Calendar

Albany Grange at Grange Hall hosts an evening meeting with guest speaker Carl Barr of Ohio University explaining the Bloodmobile unit. OU faculty recital in Ewing Auditorium features Leighton Conkling and others open to the public. Father Daniel Berrigan wins 1957 Lamont poetry award. Alpha Xi Delta Aux meeting canceled until further notice.

Ewing Aud Leighton Conkling Eugene Jennings Donald Clark New York Daniel Berrigan S. J Fordham le Moyne University Lamont The Academy of American Poets Alpha Xi Delta Aux

Thanksgiving Dinner Planned by IOOF and Rebekah Lodges

Serene IOOF Lodge and Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge announce a Thanksgiving dinner for members and families at 6 30 p m on Saturday November 16 at the IOOF Hall Turkey provided members should bring a covered dish Athens PTA Council meeting canceled this month next meeting scheduled in January.

Serene Ioof Lodge Nannie Allom Athens PTA

Home Demonstration Council Names Standing Committees

Nine members and four guests attended the County Home Demonstration Council meeting at Mrs. Ross Wright s home. President Mrs. William Wintersteen announced 1958 committees including the program of work and budget groups, with members named for each. A Christmas meeting is planned for December 5 at the Athens State Hospital and 1958 program suggestions were discussed.

County Home Demonstration Council Ross Wright William Wintersteen Lloyd Christensen R. R. Gilson Fred Phillips Wright Wintersteen Alton Hanning D. E. Marquis Frank Chapman Program of Works Committee

Lessons in Bridge North South Game Commentary

A bridge analysis examines West's defense in a diagonal deal. East misplayed a low club and South navigated a complex endgame with trumps and ruffs, while West could have defeated the hand by a different trump sequence. The discussion focuses on opening with a trump and choosing ace and another trump to impair declarer's play.

West Declarer South East Dummy Trump Ace

Three No Trump by South with Balanced 13 Points

South holds 4 8 7 of spades no hearts, gives 13 points with YK J6 and Q10965 AQ. With North passes after 2NT and East and West pass, bid three no trump.

North East South West

Wesleyan Foundation aims discussed by Athens group

Mrs. H E Benz spoke at the Wesleyan Service Guild meeting at Northwood Drive on the aims of the Wesleyan Foundation. She noted members abroad and that Athens unit is highly effective. Miss Sally Allen and Miss Mary Lou Wichterman described youth activities and the Idaho caravan project.

Wesleyan Foundation H. E. Benz Wesleyan Service Guild L. C. Staats Northwood Drive South America Lincoln Neb Georgia Athens Benz Sally Allen Mary Lou Wichterman Idaho Janet Connett R. F. Wichterman Mildred Koehn Ann Mumma Marie Carr Ethel Moll Ethel Tribe Mary Vickrey Mary Ward

Ohio University Varsity Show Scheduled for November 9

The ninth annual Show Business- Past Present Future at Ohio University will be at 8 p m Saturday November 9. Writer director Carl A Baughman leads the five act show with 28 acts and 200 participants Tickets are available at local bookstores.

Ohio University Carl A. Baughman

Cosy-Caps Crochet Pattern for Young Children

Pattern No. 2556 offers two easy crochet caps for infants or toddlers. One features a fluffy pom pom trim, the other decorative color strands woven through. Includes crochet directions, material needs, and stitch diagrams. Send 25 cents in coins with name and address to Anne Cabot at Athens Messenger, New York.

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

Wholesome Dating Talk At Athens Junior High

Burton DeVeau opens a program on dating at Athens Junior High. Students learn to share dates as a group and watch What to do on a Date. Buzz sessions by seventh eighth and ninth grades follow, with group leaders Ferguson Sherow Chadwick, then a parent teacher meeting and refreshments.

Burton W. DeVeau Athens Max Ferguson E. S. Sherow Frank Chadwick Gordon Gray

Sorority Row Welcomes New Member Kappa Delta

Gamma Eta Chapter of Kappa Delta Sorority joined Alpha Xi Delta Chi Omega and Pi Beta Phi on College Street forming sorority row. The new members were serenaded by the established groups and the four sang together before Kappa Delta moved to 20 S College St in September.

Gamma Eta Chapter Kappa Delta Sorority College Street Alpha Xi Delta Chi Omega Pi Beta Phi Kappa Deltas Kappa Delta S. College St

Versa tile daytime dress pattern No 8156

Learn to sew with Pattern No 8156 PATTO RAMA in sizes 14 16 18 20 22 24. Request 35 cents, provide name address size and pattern to Sue Burnett The Messenger 1150 Ave Americas New York NY. Fall Winter 57 Basic FASHION offers new styles in all sizes for 25 cents.

Sue Burnett the Messenger Ave. Americas New York N. Y

Blue Lustre cleaner preserves new look of carpets

A textile engineer touts Blue Lustre as the best cleaner for wall to wall carpets. The concentrate cleans three 9x12 rugs with one half gallon and is applied with a long handle brush to restore and maintain carpet softness and spots removal.

Speaker Tells Interesting Facts About A. Hamilton

Dr. Harry R. Stevens of Ohio University spoke to the Social Literary Club on Hamilton life social, economic, and political facts. He traced Hamilton from Nevis to education at King's College, service with Washington, and his role as treasury secretary establishing banks and credit for the United States.

Alexander Hamilton Harry R. Stevens Ohio University Social Literary Club H. G. Stalder College St Hamilton America Washington Nevis West Indies Dr. Stevens King’s College Columbia New York City Treasury United States Stevens Jefferson

Club Members Win Prizes

The Monday Night Club met at 264 E State St last Monday evening to play games and hold contests. Prize winners were Mrs S R Ward, Mrs Pearl Chase, and Mrs Clyde Beasley. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Scott Neutzling E. State St S. R. Ward Pearl Chase Clyde Beasley

Prizes Awarded At Halloween Party In Lodi Grange Hall

Five persons received witch-wagon prizes at a Halloween party held October 30 in Lodi Grange Hall. The event was sponsored by the Grange Jr. Modern Woodmen of America and the Adult Woodmen. Winners were Linda Kay Williams Kay Robinson Frances Hooper Tom Jeffers and Sharon Stover. Refreshments and games accompanied the evening.

Lodi Grange Hall The Grange, Jr. Modern Woodmen of America

Circle Meets This Week At Barnes Home

The Federation Circle of CCL met November 5 at Mrs. Bert Barnes home 74 Stewart Street with co host Mrs. Howard Bobo. Athens County juvenile officer Ted Frey spoke stressing basic home rules for preparing children for society. New members welcomed and plans set to buy deliver Thanksgiving baskets. white elephant sale postponed to December.

Federation Circle of CCL Bert Barnes Stewart St Howard Bobo Ted Frey Athens Co Marion Wood Jack Moore John Good Tad Grover

Grange To Hear Student Speaker At Albany Meeting

Carl Barr a student in the Ohio University Speech Depart will be guest speaker at the Albany Grange meeting Saturday night at 8 o clock He will explain the need and use of the Bloodmobile Unit Everyone is welcome.

Albany Grange Carl Barr Ohio University

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