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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1955

Page

6

Calendar of clubs and meetings in Mechanicsburg and area

Calendar items list various group meetings including Mechanicsburg Mothersingers practice at school then performance at The Plains. Sayre Study Circle with Mrs Atkinson on Columbus Road. Lodi Grange at 8 p m. Plains PTA at 7 30 p m. Mechanicsburg Math Club. Hobson Study Club at Golf Course Road. Tuesday event with Rev and Mrs Rice featuring O F Rowland. West Side PTA 7 30 p m. American Lesson Auxiliary on parent and Pan American programs with coffee. New Marshfield Rebekah Lodge initiation with refreshments at 8 p m.

Hobson Study Club Denver Gooding Golf Course Road Roger M. Rice N. College O. F. Rowland West Side PTA George Hill

Canaan Grange Sketches Sweden Trip Photos and Plans

Phyllis McIntorf an Athens County exchange student shared photos from her Sweden trip at a recent Canaan Grange meeting attended by about 40 members who enjoyed sandwiches salad and coffee. The group plans to travel to Amesville May 3 to confer the third and fourth degrees. The report notes fashion mentions and pink pearls as a style detail.

Phyllis McIntorf Athens County Sweden Canaan Grange Grange Amesville

Unclear Herbal Fix Promises Quick Comfort

An anonymous ad touts Curve TasSets as a remedy to clean waste and bloating from the intestine. It claims overnight relief and tomorrow’s tiptop feeling at a low price.

Shakespeare Festival at Antioch Reaches 100000 Thruput

Director Arthur Lithgow’s outdoor Shakespeare festival at Antioch College in Yellow Springs, entering its fourth year, aims to top 100000 paid admissions after already recording 74000. Last season drew 37000, with earlier years at 15000 and 22000, culminating in a final season to present all known works in five years.

Yellow Springs Ohio Arthur Lithgow Lithgow Antioch College Antioch United States Noble

Manners on a Husband’s Return and Fashion Details

A homemaker’s tale advises a husband to pause before reacting when finding a guest of the wife. The piece notes a refined wardrobe detail a leather jacket and a soft kidskin shirt in pastel tones pairing with a cashmere skirt.

Plains Garden Club Plans Spring Flower Show

The Plains Garden Club prepares a Spring Flower Show at The Plains High School Auditorium from May 1 to 2 with hours 2 to 8 p.m. The event is free to the public. Ohio garden group editor Mrs. Edward Ray will comment at 2 o’clock. Guests include Athens Garden Club exhibitors Mrs. T. M. Wolfe Mrs. James Rice Mrs. Jerome Fenske Mrs. Gordon Gray and Hazel Roach. The show committee features Mrs. Paul Tipton Mrs. H. W. Humphrey Mrs. Ray Michal Mrs. Sam McDonald Mrs. Ralph Burkey and Mrs. Walter Smith.

The Plains Garden Club Plains High School Edward Ray Lancaster Garden Path Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Athens Garden Club T. M. Wolfe James Rice Jerome ‘Fenske Gordon Gray Hazel Roach Paul Tipton H. W. Humphrey Ray Michal Sam McDonald Ralph Burkey Walter Smith

Vacation Plans To Be Topic of Faculty Wives

Ohio University Faculty Wives Club invites members to a Wednesday tea in the OU Center Ballroom 2 to 4 p.m. Speakers will discuss summer vacations including air travel abroad, motel tips, economical family trips, and camping gear with displays and area folders for reference.

Ohio University Faculty Wives Club OU Center Joseph P. Trepp Jesse H. Day Carl G. Gustavson Stayson West Coast Canada

Athens woman released after hospital treatment

Mrs. A. L. Johnson of Athens, resident 50 years, leaves White Cross Hospital Columbus after fracturing her arm in a fall. She stays at Hy Manor Nursing Home Columbus. Visitors from Athens include Mrs. Robert Morrison and Jerry, Mrs. Ruth Pierce and Jack, Mrs. Lola Fleming and Ida Morrison.

A. L. Johnson Athens White Cross Hospital Columbus Hy Manor Nursing Home N. High St Robert Morrison Jerry Ruth Pierce Jack Lola Fleming Ida Morrison Herbert, Morrison San Angelo Texas Morrison Herbert Morrison Japan

Athens Presbyterial Holds 80th Annual Meeting in Beverly

About 171 officers and members attended the 80th annual Athens Presbyterian Society meeting in Beverly. Miss Florence Ludy, secretary of the National Missions Board, spoke on mission schools homes and hospitals aiding 1100 local Presbyterian women and listed projects including Morris Fork Community Center and Weber Dental Clinic in Cameroun.

Athens Presbyterian Society Beverly Florence Ludy Board of National Missions The Presbyterian Church Athens Presbyterial Society Ludy Granada Ission Miss Ludy Palmer Athens Presbyterian Bfe Valley Presbyterianospital Alaska Women’s Association of the Bevany Come J. O Marietta Roger Rice Athens Dwight Wallace Middleport R. A. Sippola Norman Rondarmel Fred Hart Beverly Group Miss Lady Perley Rubroke Paul Monks Logan Les K. Girkendall Will Cox Gallipolis National Missions and Overseas Sewing Morris Fork Weber Dental Clinic Cameroun W. Ca Lillian W. L. Sackett Amesville Graham Brazil Earl Schottke Sun Mook Lee Korea In Mook Lee Ohio University International Ohio State Univ Lloyd Evans Nelsonville Presbyterial Society Logan Group Kerwood William Arnold Ohio Synodical No Synodical Wooster Grove City General Assembly Pasadena Calif Norman Roadarme Norvil A. Martin K. G. Kirken National Missions John J. Atkinson Christian Education John L. Evans River District J. E. Stalder George H. Evans Albany Jeanette Dunkle

When Marriage Strains Enduring Home Life

A reader asks about coping with a husband uninterested in marriage and children. The author urges women to work halfway, shoulder family duties, protect the home, and seek personal fulfillment, arguing lasting effort can preserve the family and provide stability for children.

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Crochet Harlequin Kitchen Accessories Pattern

Pattern No 2453 offers crochet directions for curtains rugs and potholder in red and ecru black and white or shades to suit color schemes. Includes material needs stitch illustrations and order details for Anne. 1955 Needlework Album also advertised with 56 pages of designs two gift pairs and low price.

Anne Oo Athens Aos Americas New York N. Ie

Lessons in Bridge Playing by Oswald Jacoby

South's four spades opening bid seals the contract as opponents fail to bid further. East faced a costly misplay and a failed sacrifice, allowing South to secure ten tricks after careful heart and diamond play. The hand showcases signaling and ruff-shuttle decisions that determine the contract outcome.

Oswald Jacoby South East West Dummy South

Long Stockings For Short Wear At Amusement Parks

The article notes lengthy nylon stockings reaching high up for those pairing with shorts or planning amusement park outings, offering practical options for leg coverage and style during warm weather activities.

Bridge bidding puzzle with spades and hearts question

Four players show a sequence: 1NT passes to 2 spades then 3 hearts. South holds AKI1097495 AK3 O64. Determine South’s optimal play and announce the plan for tomorrow.

Tomorra

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