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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1953

Page

6

Ohio Wall Summer Theatre Elects Officers for 1953 54

The Ohio Wall Summer Theatre board elected AA Reliis as vice president and re elected Harold J Baedeker as president for 1953 54 Mrs Roger Connor was re elected secretary and Dean Seigfred as treasurer New board members include Prof Paul Fontaine and Mrs Frank Nolan Christopher Lane was named chair of the 1954 play selection committee Mrs C B Nye will continue as business manager The meeting occurred Sunday afternoon with 16 members present.

AA. Reliis Ohio Wall Summer Theatre Harold J. Baedecker Roger Connor Dean Bare. Seigfred Cur Paul Fontaine Frank Nolan C. B. Nye Christopher Lane Ohio Valley Summer Theatre

Poetry Talk at Pallas Club Highlights 1900s Outlook

Miss Mary Connett spoke to Pallas Club on the evolution of poetry since 1900 noting poets like Frost Lindsay Millay Kilmer and Benet. She read John Brown's Body excerpts to illustrate Benet. President Mildred Chuiter welcomed Miriam Morse back as an active member. honorary membership was given to Mrs William Shepherd.

Mary Connett Pallas Club Co G Matthews Mildred Chuiter Miriam Morse William Shepherd Mary Noss H. W. Howell Miss Noss

Bari Phi Class Supper Hosted by Albany Baptist Church

Mr and Mrs Joe Turner hosted a pot luck luncheon for Bari Phi class members and guests at Albany Baptist Church on Saturday. Betty Maxwell led devotions and Hea Bolin organized recreation. Mr Turner received surprise birthday gifts. Attendees included numerous couples and families from the church community. The next meeting予定 will be hosted by Mr and Mrs Lloyd Bolin. ao 6

Joe Turner Bari Phi Albany Baptist Church Betty Maxwell Hea Bolin Turner Clyde Hooper Boyd Williams Lloyd Bolin Peart Goodin Warren Turner Terman Cordray Ralph Frost Roland P. Glohig Irene Barrows Marcia Alfred Lindsey Jerry Turner Liovd Bolin

CCL Group Hears Guest Speaker Plans Benefit

Dr. James Patrick spoke on Building A Happy Home at the Federation Circle CCL gathering held at the Cottage Tea House. Hostesses Mrs Swearingen and Mrs Baur led the evening as plans for a benefit bridge on Oct 22 at the Berry Hotel were outlined with chairmen Mrs Howard Bobo and Mrs Richard Johnson and Mrs Virgil Baker selling tickets.

James Patrick Federation Circle CCL Cottage Tea House Fred Swearingen Robert Baur Berry Hotel Howard Bobo Richard Johnson Virgil Baker

Alpha Gams Initiate and Entertain at Tea

Zeta chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta welcomed new initiates Ardith McKinlay Susie Lyons Sharon Richards Jane Barrett Rosaline Hull Elizabeth Bowser and Elinor Slono. The event honored new housemother Mrs Eleanor Lalance with guests, officers, and campus leaders in attendance. A birth announcement followed for Ellen Louise Henderson born at Fairview Park Hospital with grandparents Don Clippinger and Mrs Sam Henderson noted.

Sam T. Henderson Silk Ave Cleveland Ellen Louise Fairview Park Hospital Don Clippinger Sam Henderson Athens Harry Vance Greenville Henderson Ohio University

Needlework Pattern 5410 for Toddler Creeper

Pattern No 5410 offers a 6 to 18 month toddler creeper with chick applique knee pads and easy placket. Includes material needs, stitch illustrations, applique design and sewing directions. Send 25 cents plus name and address to Anne Cabot Needlework Album address in New York for the complete album.

Anne Cabot al Nger Ave Ameri York

Exhibits Three Paintings in New York Gallery

Alvin Rosser, native of Athens and Ohio University graduate, is among ten artists showing works at the Lynn Kottler Gallery in New York City from October 5 to 17. Rosser’s Hou rs The Window and Globe Trotter are among 30 paintings selected for display at 108 East 57th Street. He recently earned an MA at Ohio University and had a recent showing at Edwin Watts Churb Library. many of his works are owned by Athenians, and he now resides at 100 West 86th Street in New York.

Alvin Rosser Athens Ohio University Lynn Kottler New York City Mr. Rosser Globe Trotter East 57Th St New York Edwin Watts Churb

ACCCE Holds First Dinner Meeting of School Year

The Athens County Council for Childhood Education met October 6 in the OU Center Faculty Dining Room. Fifty six members attended and toured the building before dinner. Mrs D K Pierce, president, led the business session announcing four group meetings this year beginning with a November gathering at University School.

Dwight D. Robinson Federated Clubs Ohio University Center Phillip Woodworth Athens Women’s Music Club E. J. Taylor Euterpean Club Logan New Center Margaret Lutz Harley Meyer Hugh Meldrin C. H. Bell A. W. Houk Federated Club Lancaster New Lexington Crooksville Marietta Athens Farm Bureau Womens Chorus Athens County Athens County Council For Childhood Education OU Center D. K. Pierce

Community Concerts Invite Athens Members to Charleston Series

Mrs Nan P Kay announces that all Athens Community Concerts Association members are invited to hear Charleston Municipal Auditorium programs. Featured acts include Slavenska-Franklin Ballet Co with A Streetcar Named Desire on November 3 Eileen Farrel soprano January 22 Carroll Glenn violin Eugene List piano February 5 and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra March 19 Eugene Conley tenor sang in Charleston Sunday afternoon.

Charleston Nan P. Kay Charleston Community Music Association Athens Community Concerts Association Charleston Municipal Auditorium Slavenska-Franklin Ballet Co Eileen Farrel Carroll Glenn Eugene List Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Eugene Conley

Birthday Party for Tenth Anniversary at Home

A tenth birthday party for Arthur Kenneth Smith was hosted Thursday evening by his mother Mrs Arthur Smith assisted by Mrs Neale Billings. The Halloween themed games and refreshments featured prize winners Joyce Lynn Smith and Pam Belew with guests including Mona Les Burton Karleen Rose Jana Billings Shirley Haw k Sharon Bailey Anita Ulprich Jimmy Holland Raymond Clark Johnny Romine Arnold Caen Francis Gilkey Sandy Smith and Lyle Munn.

Arthur Kenneth Smith Arthur Smith Neale Billings Joyce Lynn Smith Pam Belew Mona Les Burton Karleen Rose Jana Billings Shirley Hawk Sharon Bailey Anita Ulprich Jimmy Holland Raymond Clark Johnny Romine Arnold Caen Francis Gilkey Sandy Smith Lyle Munn

FDR’s Birthday cake marks 69th birthday at Hyde Park

Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt says she always has a cake for birthdays and kept a quiet day at Hyde Park with her son John and family and a few friends on her 69th birthday.

Hyde Park N. Y Franklin D. Roosevelt John

Canasta Club Meets at Mrs Miller Doug las Home

The Plains Canasta Club met at Mrs. Millers home on October 5. Mrs. Robert Hawk won the prize. Guests included Mrs. Richard Downs from Barber ton. Members present were Mrs. Roy McGraner, Mrs. Bernie Shanklin, Mrs. William Oliver, Mrs. Alva Koon, Mrs. Richard Michael, Mrs. Dwight Grace, and Mrs. Roy Langel. The next meeting is set for October 19 at Mrs. Shanklins home.

Plains Canasta Club Miller Douglas Robert Hawk Richard Downs Barberton Roy McGraner Bernie Shanklin William Oliver Alva Koon Richard Michael Dwight Grace Roy Langel Shanklin

Forgetful Groom Missed Wedding Anniversary

Barbara Manners mourns a quiet crisis as John forgets their anniversary, a mishap the piece notes could be prevented with advance reminders. The column adds a practical aside on reminders and a tongue in cheek jab at chronic excuses.

Barbara John

Calendar of Events Tuesday at local churches and clubs

Tuesday calendar lists Women's Association First Presbyterian Church speaker Captain William Cad dock of Waverly, Episcopal Church social, Albany VFW Auxiliary, Troy Grange pie, Chi Omega Alumnae, Progressive Literary Club guest night, WSCS program, Ladies Aid, Faculty Wives reception, Alpha Delta Auxiliary host, Married People's Class dinner, Senior CCL meeting, Athena Delphian program, Womens Golf Association fall dinner, Tuesday Needle Club. Also a note on using an electric mixer to cream butter and sugar for a cake.

Women's Association First Presbyterian Church William Caddock Waverly Women of Episcopal Church Womens Golf Association Athens Country Club W. D. Wildes Grosvenor St

Stunning daytime dress pattern for fall to winter wardrobe

Pattern No. 027 Sew Rite perforated pattern offered in sizes 12 14 16 18 20 40 42 with 4% yards of 45 inch fabric. Send 30c coins name address size pattern number to Sue Burnett Athens Messenger 1150 Ave Americas New York 36 NY. Basic FASHION for 33 Fall and Winter offers wardrobe planning and a gift pattern inside the book.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N. Y

Penalty doubling in bridge lessons from Oswald Jacoby

Oswald Jacoby discusses aggressive penalty doubles in bridge, citing Milton Ellenby’s play in the national championships. He explains when to double to punish uncertain contracts, and walks through the bidding and play of a sample hand showing how favorable doubles can yield large penalties.

Oswald Jacoby Milton Q. Ellenby Chicago Ellenby St. Louis South Declarer West Dummy East iHeart

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