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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1955

Page

11

Biography of Noted Author Reviewed for Delphian Club

A Delphian Club gathering reviews a biography of the author of The Shape of the Field of Medicine and reflects on his life, ministry, and prolific writing. The tribute highlights his early novels, travels, and influence, noting his death in 1951, with members and guests contributing reports and a club vote on charity drives.

Delphian Club Athena Witten Virginia Douglas Dawberg Onio Sonv Betty Douglas Wilson Towns Lancaster Akron Jesse Day William Huntsman Cretary A. R. Frame J. J. Cram E. T. Helerebrandt Yar United Hiat ‘Lity James McClannahan Creveland

Alexander Family Night At Presbyterian Church Recap

About 100 attendees filled Alexander Presbyterian Church for a Friday Potluck and Good Friday service. Mrs Raymond Webb presided, Fred Lee Tom directed singing, Carolyn Clutter accompanied, with prayers by Mrs W E Bigony and scripture read by Charles Wingo. Speakers included Mrs Arthur Stewart Boreas and Mr and Mrs Howard Wingo. refreshment committee members were Roy Radford and another member.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Raymond Webb Fred Lee Tom Carolyn Clutter W. E. Bigony Charles Wingo Harold Brown Webt Arthur Stewart Boreas Howard Wingo Roy Radford

Granges Hold Inspection Event At Athens Grange

Athens Grange hosted an inspection Thursday evening at the Grange hall with members from Lodi Summit Rome Albany and Athens Granges. Ten candidates earned third and fourth degrees under officers Ralph Barker and Summit Grange Pomona master Lewis McBride announces further degree events and upcoming activities for clubs and students.

Aspection Athens Summit Lodi Rome Albany Athens Grange Summit Grange Ralph Barker York Grange Lewis McBride Pomona Marietta Herman Jones David D. Fields Ohio Seee University Rotc Korea Home Economice Committee Red Cross Roy Lange Clu

VA Hospital Calls for Bird Cages for Veterans

Chillicothe Veterans Hospital appeals for donations of old bird cages and cages kept in basements or attics. The hospital says donated cages will aid patients in need, offering a practical way to repurpose unused items for a good cause.

VA Hospital Chillicothe Veterans’ Hospital

Coming and Going in Athens Area Families and Guests

A busy travel and visit period as many locals returned from vacations in Mexico Acapulco Taxco Puebla and extended trips in Florida South Carolina and Ohio. Distinguished guests included Dr and Mrs Wiliam Ackerman Mr and Mrs Lehman and Lt Henderson with families visiting kin in Athens Cleveland Attleboro and Springfield while Mrs Tribe assists with her mother after a fall. Airman Ken Wayne Smith of Ramey PR was promoted to airman first class and preparing to return to the States in January 1956.

Ars HB Ackerman Strathlis Pital Wiliam Mexico Ciy Mexico Spraguet Artur Michy Acapulco Taxco Puebla Acker Man Fe Sprague Athens H.C. Lehman Dey Gat Mie Don Chloinen Pateet Penang St A Richard Clippinger Rogers San Bernardino Calif Suzanne Camp le Paul R. Leh Jeune N.C Masailon Sra Samuel Henderson Ellen Ft Petersburg Fort Lae James McClannahan Jimmy Cleveland Ethel Tribe J.C. McClanahan McClannahan Tribe Len Smith Attleboro Mass J. David Milo Stalder Robert Walker Springfield Stalder Charles Tribe Pearl Smith May Ave Ken Wayne Smith Ramey Air Force Base Puerto Rico Aguadilla

Presbyterian Women’s Association meeting postponed to April 21

The Alexander Presbyterian Women’s Association postpones to April 21 at 2 p.m. at Central Avenue Methodist Church with Mrs. Anna Edwards. DUV annual covered dish luncheon in memory of GAR Veterans at 12:30 p.m. at Mrs. L. E. Carpenter’s home. Mrs. Bes Vogle of Chillicothe to guest. BPW 7:30 p.m. Executive 9.00. Women’s Gasco Club 7:30 p.m. with Mrs Karl Gorham. Amere Club meeting at 2 p.m. at Cottage Tea House hosted by Mrs. Alvin Lamborn. De Canaanville WSCS 7:30 p.m. Eagles Auxiliary 7:30 p.m. Nominating officers. officers meeting at 7 p.m.

Circle 1 Central Ave Anna Edwards Second St GAR L. E. Carpenter Bes Vogle Chillicothe

Women’s Clubs Convention Opens April 21 in Columbus

The Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs holds its convention at the Deshler Hilton in Columbus on April 21 and 22. A study session on practical club problem solutions takes place April 20, with workshops on public affairs fine arts conservation and other topics scheduled for Thursday and Friday. Notable speakers include Carlos Fallon on Puritans in Paradise and Misa Anne Heywood on Occupation of Woman. Junior Club delegates attend sessions, and W Verne Buchanan addresses the Junior Women luncheon while discussing The Joy of Living.

Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs Deshler Hilton Hotel Columbus Peitidy Fine Amsertens Carlos "Fallon New York City Thor Paradise A. Teceponei Misa Anne Heywood Fordham University OFWC W. Verne Buchanan New Philadelphia the Oil of Presbyterian Women

Easter circle dinner and quilt sale planned by Athens group

Thirteen members and four guests attended a potluck dinner as Chase Circle of Ruth met. A quilt finished at the meeting will be sold. Easter program included readings by Mrs Herbert Carbaugh and Mrs John Hanning. May meeting to feature devotional by Mrs Minta Chase and flowers. Several locals listed as attendees and Easter visitors from surrounding towns.

Beulah Cordray Marie French Della Stanley Bessie Goodwin Leola Cordray Kate Wond Mints Chase Aurie” French Mattie Coates Mary” Chase Ruth Cartaugh Maizie Hanning Detla Deer Sherry Coates Dawn French Billy Goodwin Daria Coates Athens Hire Robert Coates Clarence Carsey Ake Charles Hudnall Brice Chapman Mary Joy David Hintie Hanning Ernest" Woodyard Shirley Herb Barnhart Irs Ira Elan McCal Coer Asa Mes Woodyara Wodyard Woodyard Tint Pearl Tulsi H. H. Carbaugh Ray Riggs Rita Long‘ Bottom Atk Carsaugh Collins Mevvand Arthur Adar Hebron Lester "Cartray Reed Jeffers Janet George Collins Albany Carl Swart Anderson Ind George Swart Pleasanton John J. Smith Martha Chase Jo Graham Columbus Farm Bureau Columbus, O Washington

Lessons in Bridge Playing by Oswald Jacoby

Oswald Jacoby reviews a recent tournament hand where South declares 3NT after winning the opening diamond lead. West faces a classic endplay with clubs and diamonds, needing precise discards and heart and spade management to avoid South’s three remaining spade tricks.

Oswald Jacoby West

FFA Program at Albany Grange narrated by meeting

At Albany Grange Saturday a FFA program featured Dale Scott and FFA students presenting. John Gillogly gave the calendar of events while Richard Stanley reported on the state convention and Charles Chase on FFA Camp activities. Clyde McDowell spoke on hog troughs. Charles Woodyard and Lewis Morris were national convention delegates. Awards were given for sewing and baking with multiple firsts. the third and fourth degree team will present degrees at Green Valley Grange on April 14. sixty five members and guests attended.

Harry Hoffee Mes Abraham Athens Emmett Winger Donald Mace Thresa Poslen Mace Caroyn Ashcraft Albany Grange Green Valley Grange

Birth Announced for Hadtey Family Daughter Susan Bry

Mr and Mrs Ben F Hadtey announce the birth of their second daughter Susan Bry on April 5 in Long Beach California. Florence Bryan Belcher, Columbus, is the baby's grandmother, widow of Dr E R Bryan former president of Ohio University. Open sandwiches recipe follows with cheese mayonnaise paprika and tomato suggestions.

Ben F. Hadtey Gay Belcher Ave Long Beach Califre Susan Bry Florence Bryan Belcher Jumbus E.R. Bryan Ohio University

Shower Given Monday Night at Lester Home Chauncey

A MVP shower honored Mrs Roy Lester by Jo Anne Owis and Arlene Lester Monday evening at the Lester residence in Chauncey. Guests included Mrs Elwood Daugherty Miss Susie Daugherty Mrs John Ley Mrs Jack Ley and many others. A dessert course was served as games with prizes concluded the gathering.

Roy Lester Jo Anne Owis Arlene Lester Lester Chauncey Elwood Daugherty Susie Daugherty John Ley Jack Ley John Kasler Charles Richardson Clarren Kasler Blower John Baughman Roger’ Boling Roy Pendergrass Charles Pendergrass Fred Gruttemeyer Denver Bricker

Bridge play description reveals defense and signaling errors

In the hand from Athens, declarer established a heart as the ninth trick while West discarded one diamond and two hearts. East signaled heart strength poorly, allowing a decisive defensive sequence where East overruled with the jack of hearts and cashed the king, ultimately thwarting the contract as West saved the remaining tricks.

South West Hhe East Declarer

Bridge bidding puzzle from South hand with 22 VAKQES

In the first position with 2 Spades over call, South holds 22 VAKQES O82 AKOTER. With distribution and second-suit strength, the recommended rebid is three clubs. In the second scenario, South holds 22 VAKQES O82 AKOTER. decide the best action under the same bidding rules.

Vaquss

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