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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1956

Page

9

Athens Business Man To Be Honored in New York City

Athens businessman William A Mechem and his wife plan a week of events in New York starting Sunday. Mechem is one of four nationwide Certificate of Distinction winners in Brand Name Retailer of the Year for shoe stores. He will attend a Brand Names banquet at the Waldorf Astoria with Vice President Nixon as speaker. Steve Allen will emcee.

New York City Athens William A. Mechem Nelsonville Waldorf-Astoria Richard Nixon Steve Allen Mechem

Shower Honors Mrs Arch Brooks Daughter in April

A pink and blue color scheme decorated the home of Mrs Arch Brooks for a shower in honor of her daughter Mrs Phillip Ridenour on April 6. Prizes were won by Mrs Ernest Lambert Mrs Sherman Brooks Mrs Golda Carman Mrs Marvin Secoy Mrs Betty Riley and Mrs Grace Brooks. Refreshments were served to

Arch Brooks Phillip Ridenour Ernest Lambert Sherman Brooks Golda Carman Marvin Secoy Betty Riley Grace Brooks

Lessons in Bridge Playing ey Oswald Jacul

A reader shares a bridge anecdote about a Friday hand where South aimed for a grand slam in no trump. The narrator describes misreading the opening read and the unlucky sequence when partner lacks spades, leading to a flawed lead and a missed finesse.

Ey Oswald Jacul Wanis Arteenth Wick Joe South

Faculty Wives Elect Officers

University of Idaho women gathered at the U. U. Center Ballroom as Dr. Willard Carmean of the Forest Service spoke on forest research for better management. Officers for 1956 57 were elected: President Mrs Jesse H Day Vice President Mrs Gilford W Crowell Secretary Mrs Richard L Bitters and Treasurer Mrs Herbert H Hendrix.

Lab U. U. Center Willard Carmean U.S. Forest Service Carmean Jesse H. Day Gilford W.crowell Richard L. Bitters Herbert H. Hendrix University Dames Cochairmen L. L. Hartin E. T. Hellebrandt W. H. Cooper Taylor Culbert Darrell B. Green D. Hill T. N. Hoover E. A.’Sudnick Gordon ' Wiseman Dow Grones P. C. Nichols M. C. Mackinnon John ©. Baker

Celebrate Anniversary The McDaniels Have Seven Grandchildren

The McDaniels celebrate an anniversary as family notes mention seven grandchildren. Neighbors and relatives share memories and best wishes for the couple amid a quiet home gathering.

Women Voters Hear Talk On Coming Election Issues

At the Athens League of Women Voters annual dinner at the Good Shepherd Church Dr Gustavson spoke on election reform and key campaign issues. New officers elected are vice president Mrs Homer Brown treasurer Mrs Walter Allen and board members Mrs Bernard Black Mrs Maxwell Pullen and Mrs Thomas Smith. Mrs Richard Lockard remains president and Mildred Chatter remains secretary. The league adopted a next year agenda stressing a city government study to meet future needs. The talk covered reform ideas for the electoral college and parts of foreign and domestic policy that affect voting.

Cer Athens League of Women Church of the Good Shepherd Ape Homer Brown Walter Allen Bernard Black Maxwell Pullen Thomas Smith Richard Lockard Mildred Chatter League Gustavson

Birth Announced for Daughter Deborah Sue Flowers

Mr. and Mrs. Overt Tomas Flowers of Memphis Tennessee announce the birth of their daughter Deborah Sue on March 27 at St Joseph's Hospital in Memphis. Grandparents are Mrs. Austin Webb of Memphis and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Flowers. Great grandparents are Harry Foster and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Flowers. Mrs. Flowers returned yesterday from Memphis after spending the past two weeks with her son and family.

Overt Tomas Flowers Memphis Tenn Deborah Sue St Joseph's Hospital Austin Webb Clarence Flowers Athens Harry Foster Arthur

Unlucky Doubles Cost Bridge Partners 2590 Points

A bridge note describes a hand where a player earned 100 points for beating seven spades in one trick but a pass would have avoided a costly double. The double by partner cost 2590 points for the partnership. The author warns that doubles of this kind bring bad luck much like Friday the Thirteenth.

Easy to Sew 8391 Wear Particular Smart Shirtwaist Dress

Vintage sewing ad invites readers to order pattern No 8991 A yoked shirtwaist dress in sizes 12 through 42 with Patt-O-Rama. Includes yardage for size 14 short sleeve and requests coin payment and mailing details to Athers Messenger, 1190 Ave Americas, New York. Basic Fashion spring and summer 1953 guide offered for 25 cents.

Arly Sue Burnett

Needlework sundress set with embroidered kitten design

Adorable sew easy pattern No 2036 offers a sundress with matching panties for toddlers. Includes tissue quantities and iron transfer for snout embroideries. Quilt Books now available featuring Flower Quilts Patchwork designs from New York publishers.

New York N. Y Grandother

Noted Pianist Dohnanyi to Perform Sunday Evening Concert

Dr. Dohnanyi, Budapest Philharmonic Society conductor for 30 years and now a professor at Florida State University, will give a Sunday 8 p m recital at Ohio University. The program includes Beethoven Mozart Chopin pieces and Liszt Rhapsody. He will also lead two master classes and perform with the Ohio University Symphony Orchestra in an All Mozart concert on April 22.

Jave Beethoven Mozart Chopin Budapest Philharmonic Society Dohnanyi Hungarian Academy of Music Budapest Philharmonic Academy Corvin Lanz Florida State University Tallahassee Ohio University Ohio University Symphony Orchestra

Panel Discussion Planned by CWF at First Christian Church

The Young Matron's Group of the First Christian Church sponsored a panel discussion on "Lessen ing Family Tensions" at the recent CWF meeting. Panelists included Rev. Joe B. Maffett Mrs. D. M. Clutter Mrs. Larry Helwig and Miss Elise Long with George Drach moderating.

First Christian Church CWF

Chauncey and Pamela Host Dinner Guests in Athens

Chauncey Personals on and Pamela were recent dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Russell and Brenda in Athens. Edward Wade of Mintfield vacationing in Marco, Florida. Frank Lewis attended the funeral of Eva Kerr in Nelsonville and hosted relatives from Portsmouth and Pikeville.

Pamela Harry Russell Brenda Athens Edward Wade Mintfield Marco, Fla Frank Lewis Eva Kerr Nelsonville Jack Lester Portsmouth Walter Venters Ann Johnnie Stephen Pikeville Eileen Wayne Sanders Johns Ann Weiss Judy Rorydan Kollister Logan Lewis Johnson Arthur Sapp, Jr

Chauncey Church News Services And Schedules

Chauncey churches report service times and ministers from Chauncey Taylor Ridge Morristown and Pilgrim Holiness Raymond Pidcock Gilbert Courtney speak at 9 30 and 10 30 am Sunday school at 1 30 worship 10 30 evangelistic 7 30 prayer meeting Wednesday 7 20 Chauncey Methodist Joseph Bosco Millfield Methodist Joseph 0 am

Eddy Neville Trimble Chauncey Robert Smith Taylor Ridge Gilbert Courtney Raymond Pidcock Morristown Helen Tatman Church of God Carence Way Youth Fellowship Chauncey Methodist Joseph Bosco Millfield Methodist

Carthage-Troy Play Set for Tonight

Chauncey-Dover Board of Education meets as Rolland Slisher resigns as bus mechanic and driver. Troy High School will present The Skeleton Walks, a comedy mystery, Friday at 8 in the high school auditorium with a cast including Taylor, Starkey, Knotts, Marshall, Smith, Jeffers, Murphy, Williams, Rowley and Parsons under director Inez Curry.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover Board of Education Rolland Slisher Chauncey-Dover Troy Slisher Ohio Charles Tayor Pat Starkey Earlene Knotts Lowell Marshall Marion, Smith Don Jeffers Pat Murphy Ronnie Williams Pat Rowley Nora Parsons Inez Curry Iris Cogar Dessie Nichols Dick Holbert Danny Jernard

Willing Workers Meet at Chauncey Church

Chauncey Methodist Church Willing Workers class met at the church for a devotional gathering with music and a reading by Sherman Shultz. Mrs. Morgan hosted Chauncey Cottage prayer meeting of the Pilgrim Holiness Church will be in Nellie Morgan home Friday evening led by Ernest Lanning.

Chauncey Chauncey Methodist Church Sherman Shultz

Community club calendar and meetings update

Calendar notes list Emblem Club Elks Club Room and WSCS events at Central Ave Methodist Church with Olive Quillin OU Center 7 30. 600 youth Activities Circle Roose velt Dr 8 pm Mrs E Sherow guest speaker. Athens Garden Club election 1 30 pm with C M Bowman 204 E State St. YEW Auxiliary installation potluck 6 20. Florence McBride display furniture lighting Route 33 Home Demonstration Club at Ruth Walls home.

WSCS Central Ave Methodist Church Olive Quillin OU Center CCL E. Sherow Roosevelt Dr Frank Semans Athens Garden Club C.M. Bowman E. State St Plains Yew Auxiliary Potluck Florence McBride Youny Home Route 33 Ruth Walls

Easy Carpet Cleaning Discovery Hailed by UHLMAN'S 19S

A new carpet cleaning method named Blue Lustre, touted as superb, becomes available after years of research. The claim emphasizes ease and effectiveness as observers reference UHLMAN'S 19S. COURT in connection with the product launch.

Wile Escapes Kitchen Dates Favorite Man

Athens neighbor reveals her secret plan to dine at Blosser's Restaurant on Main Street Logan. The article describes an evening featuring Tasty Roast Chick with celery dressing vegetables potatoes salad homemade rolls and coffee.

Athens Logan

Budgeting for Two: Weekly Dinners with My Husband John

A personal note about budgeting food costs to include two dinners out weekly with my husband John. The author highlights planning, shared meals, and the value of time together.

John

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