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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1953

Page

15

Coming and Going: Local Residents Return from Europe

Mr and Mrs Fred Wheaton Sr return to North Point after three and a half months touring Europe visiting London Paris and cities in Belgium Holland Austria Germany Switzerland Italy and France They traveled in an MG convertible and saw Queen Elizabeth at the Goodwood Races Also met friends in New Ulm Stuttgart Cologne and Naples The voyage used the liner Liberte Other local travelers reported include Mr and Mrs Howard Hiveley and children Cincinnati guests of Mrs Beasley Leland Stokes and son Jack enjoyed New York City tours and cultural sights Mrs E J Silvas returned from Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

Fred Wheaton North Point England Europe London Queen Elizabeth Sgt Don Adams Barba Jo Kinsel Billy Lee New Ulm Stuttgart Robert Merkle Cologne Germany George H. Shirk Oklahoma City Okla Athens F. R. Beasley Naples Italy Wheaton Antonio Morrone Ohio University Howard Hiveley H. D Davis Cincinnati Sandler Wells Ballet Cole Porter

Shower Honors Bride-Elect Caroline Hefti

Miss Caroline Hefti was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted Tuesday evening at Miss Jo Baird’s home. The event featured chrysanthemums and ivy as the centerpiece and a green and white color scheme. Invited guests included Marilyn Paulsen, Myridth Sherow, Rochelle Silverman, Katherine Vercoe, Barbara Williams, and many others in the community.

Caroline Hefti Jo Baird Pat Fitzer Miss Baird Miss Hefti Chrysanthemums Ivy Marilyn Paulsen Myridth Sherow Rochelle Silverman Katherine Vercoe Katherine Carpenter Virginia Huffman Jean Wingett Maxine Rose Marriane Hellebrandt Martha Dee Morrison Nancy Martin Suzanne Seigfred Billie Jo Nuzum Virginia Ashton Barbara Williams Barbara White Pat Whaley Joyce Bachus Ruth Ellen Sands Helen Lehman Antoinette Ondis Barbara Sue Hefti Henry Hefti James Parkis Alice Parkis Audrey Dew John Alastanas Bernard Weaver

OU Graduate To Appear on TV

Bill McCutcheon, a recent Ohio University graduate, will appear on CBS TV’s Person to Person Friday at 10 30 p m to discuss his acting ambitions. He has worked in New York theaters and on Captain Video, with Arthur Godfrey also scheduled to be interviewed. His wife, Anne Boutsong, is class of 1951. Ohio University will be featured again Saturday on Campus Cavalcade at 11 45 a m over WOSU.

Bill McCutcheon Edward Murrow McCutcheon New York City Arthur Godfrey Anne Boutsong New York Ohio University University Center Ohio State University WOSU

Birth of Kurt Channell Olsen in Columbus

Parents Dr and Mrs Karl J Olsen announce the birth of son Kurt Channell Olsen on October 19 at White Cross Hospital in Columbus. Dr. Olsen is stationed with the U S Air Force in Honolulu Hawaii.

Karl J. Olsen Ann Channell Athens Kurt Channell White Cross Hospital Columbus Dr. Olsen The Vu. S. Air Force Honolulu Hawaii

Tulips Provide Varied Color Show Through Garden Planning

Readers are advised to choose tall late tulips for color harmony, mixing Darwin Cottage and Breeder clans by height. Group plantings from 5 to 50 bulbs enhance color balance, with blues and lavenders brightening yellows pinks and reds. Tulip bulbs from Holland must be 9-10 cm in circumference for early bloom. tall late varieties require 11-12 cm.

Holland

Open House Draws About 1000 For Athens City Schools

About one thousand parents and friends attended the Athens City Schools open house last evening. All schools were open for inspection with teachers available by grade while hostesses and program committee members led social and auditorium activities.

Athens Carl Clifford William Roberson Earnest Conant J. W. Hunter E.S. Sheron Joe Adams James Boden John Cady John Corradini Ralph Straw West Side Harry Hope Harry Mitchell James Harris Ivan Romine Robert Mahaffey Richard Replinger Stergil Barnett Joe Walker Harold Dutton Hershel Kelsey Brady White Russell Carsey Carl Justice Emerson Spencer Richard Steed Wilson Norris East Side August Gordens

Pi Beta Phi Officer Visits Local Chapter Events

Pi Beta Phi national officer Mrs. Paul Hansen visits the local chapter with a coffee hour Thursday evening and a luncheon Friday hosted by the alumnae advisory board. Recent initiates include Karen Erdmann and Carol Aydelotte, with new pledges Sue Watson and Carolyn Cunningham.

Paul Hansen Pi Beta Phi Pi Phi Karen Erdmann Cleveland Carol Aydelotte Dayton Sue Watson Carolyn Cunningham Akron

PTA Members Invited To See Sound Movies

The Athens City and Township PTA Council invites members to a Southeast Ohio Education Association art section meeting on Oct. 30. Nine short sound movies, 1 to 3 p.m., cover topics from Understanding Children's Drawing to Design to Music, aimed at both parents and teachers.

PTA Southeast Ohio Education Association Athens City and Township PTA Council Speech and Dramatic Arts Isabelle Work Willard P. Barker A. E. Cornwell

Thursday Neighbors Have Meeting

Mrs Worley West hosted the October meeting of the Thursday Neighbor Club. Eleven members and two guests attended the dinner, with prizes won by Virgene West, Anna Belle Coaley, Hazel West and Barbara Bean. The next meeting will be with Mrs Gene West on November 12.

Seven Hearts Double Dummy Challenge From Judge Brooklyn

Oswald Jacoby recalls Sidney Lenz and introduces Alfred Sheinwold with a double dummy problem. The famous hand shows South declarer in seven hearts, West leads queen of clubs, South must make 13 tricks against any defense as dummy plays first.

Sidney 5S. Lenz The Culbertsons Alfred Sheinwold Sidney Lenz Sheinwold West South North East

Double Trump Coup and Squeeze Play in Bridge Problem

A bridge problem presents two defense lines from East versus South. If East discards a spade on clubs, South executes a double trump coup. if East discards a diamond, South uses a continued squeeze. With North at 1 Heart and South’s hand containing spades K 1 7 3, hearts 9 2, diamonds K 5 2, clubs Q 1 3 2, the recommended contract is four spades despite only seven high card points.

East South West

Gorham Family Welcomes Daughter Nancy Ellen

Major Harold T. Gorham of Ramey Air Force Base Puerto Rico announces the birth of his daughter Nancy Ellen on October 15 to her parents Mr. and Mrs C E Gorham of Peach Ridge Road.

C. E. Gorham Peach Ridge Road Harold T. Gorham Ramey Air Force Base Puerto Rico Nancy Ellen

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