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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1956

Page

9

Alpha Lambda plans year of Delta Kappa Gamma work

Mrs. Gay Sharp outlined the year to Alpha Lambda chapter members at Mrs. Adda MacCombs home. Miss Beryl Cone introduced Miss Marjorie Malone who showed Europe films and attended the Brussels music convention. Miss Cone distributed the society yearbook. Miss Camilla Weisenbach announced a luncheon Friday Oct 26 for Southeastern Ohio teachers association attendees in Athens.

Gay Sharp Alpha Lambda Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Adda MacCombs Beryl Cone Marjorie Malone Europe Malone Brussels Belgium Miss Cone Camilla Weisenbach Southeastern Ohio Teacher’s Association Athens

Auxiliary Plans Year for Phi Mu at Mrs Cornwell Home

Phi Mu Auxiliary met at Mrs. Foster Cornwell's home to map year plans. President Mrs. Roy Paynter presided, with officers Mrs. Dwight Mutchler, secretary Mrs. Donald McGraw, treasurer Mrs. C. L. Dow. Assistant hostesses included Mrs. Kimes Shoe maker Paynter Burke and Dow. Mrs. Renkenberger poured.

Phi Mu Foster Cornwell Roy Paynter Dwight Mutchler Donald C. McGraw C. L. Dow Paul Kimes Richard Shoemaker Paynter Wade Burke B. A. Renkenberger

Athens Community Concert Association outlines 1956 57 season

Athens Ohio University Center Ball Room hosts a meeting where Leon Exum of Community Concerts Inc explains the association’s purpose and upcoming programs. The roster lists numerous co chairs and captains, with acts including William Warfield Isaac Stern Leonard Pennario and various regional performances across Marietta Parkersburg Chillicothe and Athens.

Athens Community Concert Association Ohio University Center Ballroom P. L. Peterson Leonard Exum Community Concerts, Inc Athens Bum Philip Peterson Willard Phelps Carl T. Nessley E. A. Cottingham L. ¢. Mitchell E. D. Shraut C. E. Heft Lawrence Worstell Clark Williams Jesse H. Day William Warfield Porgy Porgy and Bess Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra William Steinberg NBC Symphony Isaac Stern Leonard Pennario Marietta Swedish Boys Choir Polyna Stofka Jim Hawthorne National Symphony Orchestra Seymour Lipkin Ban Johnson Field House Parkersburg Beverly Bower Wed Chicago Opera Ballet Refuge Paganini String Quartet Tucson, Arizona

Treat for Kids Bowls Cream of Tomato Soup with Popcorn

A small fry snack features bowls of cream of tomato soup topped with popcorn. The playful dish combines a familiar soup with crunchy popcorn accents to appeal to children.

Knee protecting baby overall pattern offered in 5948

Pattern No 5948 for a knee protecting baby overall sizes 6 to 18 months requires 1% yards largest size and has snap closures for quick changes. Includes material needs sewing and embroidery instructions. Also advertises 1956 Needlework Album with crochet embroidery and knit designs for 25 cents.

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

Ohio University Theatre Opens Season With Four Plays

Ohio University announces season tickets available to students and Athens residents. The lineup opens Oct 23 with Ruth McKenny’s My Sister Eileen directed by Cosmo Catalano, followed by Truman Capote’s The Grass Harp Macbeth and The Rainmaker. Tickets good for any or all productions via theatre box office or housing units.

Ohio University Theatre Athens Ruth McKenney Sister Eileen Truman Capote N. Richard Nash

Newcomers Club Hosts 80 At Welcome Reception

The Newcomers Club entertained 80 guests including retiring board members and Mrs. Jessie Day at the Guest House. A campus tour led by A. M. Reis is planned for Wednesday Oct 17, with bus loading at 2 p m on the east side of the Center. Seven interest groups were formed with contacts for bridge, canasta, sewing, hobbies, play-reading, dance, and book review.

Jessie Day Faculty Wives Club Newcomers Club A. M. Reis Ray Spring William Roberts Vincent Scarmack Arvin Wells Craig Johnson Marcus Schellmann William Kimball

Faculty Wives Club Hosts New Members Reception

New members of the Faculty Wives Club will attend a reception in the Ohio University Center Ballroom Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. Phi Chi Delta will supervise children from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church nursery. The list includes Mrs. Burton S. Andrews, Mrs. Merrill F. Aukland, Mrs. Willard E. Baxter, Mrs. Jack B. Bellomo, and many others.

Ohio University Center Phi Chi Delta Presbyterian Sorority Presbyterian Church Burton S. Andrews Merrill F. Aukland Willard E. Baxter Jack B. Bellomo Homer A. Black

Rose Society names officers for 1957 at Louisville convention

M. E. Noggle of Circleville is elected treasurer for 1957 of the American Rose Society. New directors at large are Robert E. Lawton of Cincinnati and C. H. Lewis of Salem. James P. Gurney announces new officers Fred W. Walters of La Canada and John R. Patterson of Moline are re elected president and vice president. The officers will attend the annual convention October 4 to 6 at the Kentucky Hotel in Louisville. A stocking tip suggests rubbing paraffin on shoe heels to reduce wear.

M. E. Noggle Circleville American Rose Society Robert E. Lawton Cincinnati C. H. Lewis Salem James P. Gurney Fred W. Walters la Canada Calif John R. Patterson Moline Ill Kentucky Hotel Louisville

Two Piecer Pattern for Shorter Women 12 to 26

An attractive two piece pattern for the half size figure fits the shorter woman to perfection. Pattern No. 8433 with PATTO-RAMA includes sizes 12 to 24 with 35 inch bust options and yardage. Send 35 cents, name, address, size, and PATTERN NUMBER to Sue Burnett at The Athens Messenger.

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

Talking It Over DEAR SAM AND DEAR JOAN

Sam asks how to handle his wife’s feeling hurt by her stepchildren not visiting. Joan advises against pressuring the kids, suggests inviting visits to their homes, and plans for family meals. Acknowledges adult children have busy lives and emphasizes supporting the wife.

Jane Jewell Sam

Plains Garden Club Names Committees

The Plains Garden Club appointed new committees at a meeting led by president Mrs. Jeanette Tipton. The yearbook received honorable mention and the scrap book won third prize at the state convention. Mrs. Lucy McDonald spoke on geranium care and Mrs. Nellie Lee on house plants.

Jeanette Tipton Plains Garden Club Dorothy Daugherty

Lessons in Bridge From Oswald Jacoby Double Dangers

Oswald Jacoby analyzes a bridge hand where West doubles four diamonds for minimal gain but big risk. The article explains how the double could cost South points and a game, detailing the play sequence, finesses, and ruffs that swing the outcome. It also presents puzzle hands with questions on correct contracts and bidding.

Oswald Jacoby West More North

Multiple Community Events Span Saturday and Sunday

Rome and Canaan Grange officers installed at Rome Grange Hall at 8 p m. Canaan members bring sandwiches while Rome members bring pie. Saturday Night Square Dance Club meets at Odd Fellows Hall at 8 30 p m with guest invites. Rummage sale by American Legion cancelled. alternative sale at Presbyterian Church basement 7 to 11 a m.

Rome and Canaan Rome Grange Hall Canaan Rome Odd Fellows Hall American Legion Presbyterian The

Lawyer Pleads Guilty To Negligence Charge

Athens Ohio October fifth a judge dismisses the case after urging the defendant to properly treat his wife. The court orders the husband to take his wife to Blosser's Restaurant in Logan for a 16 oz broiled sir loin steak meal totaling three dollars before dismissing the case.

Athens Ohio Blosser’s Logan

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