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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1952

Page

6

Dad's Day at OU Highlights Four Wives of Bobcat Players

Four wives of Ohio University football players are spotlighted as Dad's Day honors proceeds before the final game against Marshall College. Their lives at college, juggling classes, babies, and team meals, are described along with notes on their husbands' roles and campus living arrangements.

OU Bobcats Ohio University Marshall College West Virginia Don Mary Grace Eskey Todd Chuck Dorothy Wilson Deborah Ann Bobcats Bill Ellis Lois Lindley Hall Bill Marietta Vets Village Castos Ripley W. Va Ellises Don Eskey William Ellis Charles F. Wilson William Casto Eskey Debbie Wilsons

Initiation Highlights Business and Professional Women Club

Initiated members of the Athens Business and Professional Women's Club were Ann L. Channell Mrs. Charlotte Cox Mrs. Helen Dailey Vera W. Gillespie Mrs. Juanita Bardin Mrs. Catherine B. Semans Mrs. Genevieve Shipman Mrs. Maxine Stratton Betty Weaver and Mrs. Doris Wykoff. Emugene Davis membership chairman assisted by Mrs. Tholma Robinson president Cora Evans Naomi Black Eva Welsh Mabelle Durst Mrs. Alice Hamilton members Freda Smith emblem chairman Ruth Seaman treasurer and Edna Kennedy secretary conducted the candlelight ceremony explaining the club emblem and federation aims. Hostesses for the coffee hour were Virginia Coleman Omah Gaston Mae Herron Geraldine Hope and Louisa Steele.

Athens Ann L. Channell Charlotte Cox Helen Dailey Vera W. Gillespie Juanita Bardin Catherine B. Semans Genevieve Shipman Maxine Stratton Betty Weaver Doris Wyckoff Emugene Davis Tholma Robinson Cora Evans Naomi Black Eva Welsh Mabelle Durst Alice Hamilton Freda Smith Ruth Seaman Edna Kennedy Virginia Coleman Omah Gaston Mae Herron Geraldine Hope Louisa Steele

Plans for Athens Christmas Page and events announced

The Athens Religious Council met with Mrs. Laura Athearn to announce a Christmas Page in The Messenger published December 7 with pictures stories poems prayers and meaning of Christmas. Students from third grade to high school are invited to contribute by calling three numbers. A Christmas Pageant December 14 at 3 30 pm in the Athens High School Auditorium and a Community Carol Sing December 20 at the county courthouse at 7 pm are sponsored by the Interchurch Youth Choir and United Church Women of Athens.

Athens Athens Religious Council Laura Athearn Athens High School Interchurch Youth Choir United Church Women Off

Youth Activities Circle of CCL Holds Annual Guest Night

The Youth Activities circle of CCL hosted its annual guest night at Mrs. Paul Beckley’s home on Northwood Drive. Hostesses Mrs. Howard Mills Mrs. Vic Sherow and Mrs. Eleanor Fisher assisted. Guests included Mrs. John S. Algeo Mrs. Edward Baas and others. Guest soloist Marlyn Ross performed with pianist Mrs. Phillip Woodworth. Speaker Miss Inger Marie Gravesen Ohio University scholarship student from Denmark spoke on youth activities and life in Denmark. Dessert concluded the evening.

CCL Paul Beckley Northwood Drive Howard Mills Vic Sherow Eleanor Fisher John S. Algeo Edward Baas John Boden A. S. Bowling George Christman Leon Fosha Glenn Gaston Inger-Marie Gravesen George E. Hill Hunter E. Hope D. M. Lontz Roger Rice J. Romig Harold J. Rose George L. Smith Tom Turnbull Atwell Wallace Marlyn Ross Phillip Woodworth Inger-Marie Gra Vesen Ohio University Denmark Gravesen E

Smith Theisen Wedding Planned

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith of Glouster announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Shirley Ann to William H. Theisen, son of Mr. and Mrs. James F. Theisen of Corning. The wedding is set for Saturday November 29 at 2 p m at Greens Run Church of Christ with a double ring ceremony by Rev. Gilbert Courtney Chauncey. A reception will follow at the church parish house.

Frank Smith Glouster Shirley Ann William H. Theisen James F. Theisen Corning Greens Run Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Chauncey

Lessons in Bridge Playing by Oswald Jacoby

San Francisco reader questions a bridge hand where West leads spades, East overtakes with the jack, and a complex trump ending trials declarer. North says king of diamonds at trick three beats the line of drawing trumps. South argues diamonds or trumps could win depending on breaks. South admits the idea but notes risk if a defender ruffs diamonds.

Oswald Jacoby San Francisco West East Declarer South North

Creamed Oysters and Broiled Mushrooms on Toast Squares

A Sunday supper dish features creamed oysters and canned broiled mushrooms served over crisp toast squares with a tossed green salad and savory French dressing as accompaniment.

Copeland couple to visit Gray family for OU Marshall game

Mr and Mrs Dean Copeland of Butler Pennsylvania will be weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Gordon Gray and daughter Betsy on Franklin Avenue. They will attend the OU Marshall game.

Dean Copeland Butler, Pa Gordon Gray Betsy Franklin Ave

Junior High Panel Discusses Youth Problems

A junior high panel addresses a range of student issues including boyfriend and parent problems as well as brother and sister conflicts. The discussion highlights common adolescent challenges and potential coping strategies.

Social Calendar Notes From Local Clubs and Groups

A series of upcoming events includes the Pallas Club at 129 E State St with a 2 30 p m program by Mrs O D Morrison and articles by the blind for sale. Belle White Class at 7 30 p m with Mr and Mrs Martin Mc Kibben at 12 Avon Place. Lodi Grange brush party at 7 30 p m bring pie and sandwiches. Rebekah and IOOF Thanksgiving dinner at IOOF hall 6 30 p m with turkey and coffee provided. Bates WSCS bazaar and bake sale at Butler Brothers Store bring articles to church by 8 a m Saturday. Albany Grange at 8 p m third and fourth degrees conferred bring pumpkin pie potato salad and sandwiches. Carrie Hall Club food and bake sale at Bus Station 9 a m. MONDAY Post Officers Association of OES 7 30 p m Masonic Temple. Athens Women's Music Club at 8 p m 21 Sunnyside Drive. Group VII Presbyterian Church potluck at 6 p m and junior high PTA panel discussion on teen issues including dating, curfew, and youth problems with Mayor Peter B Seel moderating. panel members shown from seventh to ninth grade. Laverne Lausche presided at a brief business meeting.

Pallas Club Gilbert Knight E. State St O. D. Morrison Belle White Martin McKibben Avon Place PTA Peter B. Seel Wayne White Leslie Cornwell Beverly Corradini Gordon Murphy John Reamer Richard White Roma Tom Joe South Marilyn Nida Kay Jones Laverne’ Lausche

Soft 30 Inch Doll Pattern No 8764 in Dress

A life size 30 inch stuffed doll in a dainty dress with yarn pigtails is described. Pattern No 8764 is a sewrite perforated pattern in one size, 30 inches, with cast-off suitability for a two year old. Consult pattern for exact requirements.

Manners in Public: Man Retrieves Item for Woman

In a public waiting room a woman drops an object on the floor. The correct conduct is for the man to pick it up and hand it to her, demonstrating courteous, proactive help in shared spaces.

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