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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1955

Page

9

Golf invitational winners named at Athens Country Club

More than 100 women attended the event as Mrs. Paul Summers of Parkersburg won with an 88 gross. Mrs. Walter Kramer of Chillicothe took low net with 44, while Mrs. W. C. Roberts of Shawnee tied for second low net with 75 and Mrs. Ernest Algeo of Athens posted 88 gross. Pictured: Mrs. Ernest Algeo, club champion, chats with Mrs. Don Jacobs and Mrs. Robin Gardner. Mrs. Clarence Starn was secretary-treasurer.

Athens Country Club Don Jacobs Women's Golf Associaton Robin Gardner Standing Clarence Starn Association

Albany VFW Auxiliary Meeting Highlights Community Visits

The Albany VFW Auxiliary held a 100 meeting with fourteen members present. The charter was draped in memory of Emma Kettler, past department president. Members Genevieve Grinstead Lovina Rickard and Virginia Hamid visited the Albany Rest Home July 27 and served candy to 22 patients. The group plans Youth Night events on August 18 and 28. Other visits included Chillicothe VA Hospital on July 20 with plans to return August 17. Arrella Herdman will be honored at a shower during the August 19 meeting and receive a group gift.

Albany Vfw Emma Kettler Genevieve Grinstead Lovina Rickard Virginia Hamid Albany Carol Evener Dolores Whit Jateh Martha Jeffers Dora Escobar Beulah Cox Chillicothe VA Arrella Herdman

Women gain independence shown in everyday life

The article surveys how women increasingly live independently and pursue careers and studies. It notes unmarried, divorced, and widowed women building homes, studying stocks, and traveling solo abroad, with examples of social independence and personal choices. it also mentions a few local people visiting Athens and family travel to Morehead City and Florida.

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Needlework patterns charm linens and wearables

Pretty designs promise cheerful linens for babies with simple stitches and bright colors. Pattern No. 2367 includes both transfer designs, stitch illustrations, and a color chart. send 25 cents in coins plus your name and address.

Style Show Set for Athens Fair Saturday

Athens 4-H girls number about 80 will model garments on the fair bandstand at the Athens County Fair. To enter the State Fair the contestant must have made a complete garment and be 14 by January 1, 1965, with three years in 4-H. Judging emphasizes workmanship and appearance with judges listed as Mrs. Thomas Williams, Mrs Morrison Burns, and Miss Woodena Ferrell.

Athens County Thomas Williams Morrison Burns Woodena Ferrell

Athens DeMolay Attends Conclave in Cleveland

Teeny members of the Athens Chapter of the Order of DeMolay attend the annual state conclave in Cleveland. Accompanied by Marto MD, G E Rentheaster will attend the meetings while Sardi iid re banewsta tours industrial and civic sites. The group plans a Sunday return after participation in candidate announcements and related sessions.

Athens Ann Stern

Reunion notices and community gatherings across towns

Calendar items list reunions for descendants of Eber Miller and Keirns, plus a Jerseyville homecoming. Public meals at Blendon Foods and Kache Macher Park referenced with dates and locations. Local school meetings and sewer safety reminders urge residents to cancel deliveries while away.

Suxpay Ave Athens Pairgrounds Keirns Hooper Ridge Sears Nelson-Brown Kachemacher Park Logan Eber Miller Skinner Meigs Coun Blendon Foods Route 161

Junior Fair Queen Crowned At Athena County Fair

Mary Jo Bilis is among candidates pictured for the Athena County Amewille FHA Junior Fair Queen contest to be crowned Saturday during the Pleasanton Farm fair. Other contenders include Eula Hud and Mary Francis Fockler with local 4-H groups and livestock clubs listed among participants.

Athena County Amewille Mary Jo Bilis Pleasanton Farmeretten Eula Hudin Carol Mackie the Plains Mgueen Mary Francis Fockler Amesville Bn Hawk Rome Livestock and Crops Club

Lessons in Bridge Playing Amid Confusing Hand Discussion

A fragment discusses a bridge hand with references to South and West players and the heart suit. The writer notes that such hands are easier to defend on paper than in practice and mentions the difficulty of reading the position and making correct plays.

Bridge bidding puzzle with four spades and hearts

In a bridge problem the South hand holds 7 5 3 K O 5 2 and A e a n s 3, with no clear distribution. North says two clubs, West led a low club, dummy showed nine clubs, East would fall to a furry beaver bats phrase, and the question asks the correct bid for South given no vulnerability and four trumps. The solution proposes a two heart bid or a free raise based on distribution and trumps.

West East Iheart Tomort

Reeves Rupe Family Reunion Draws 100 Attendees at Athens Fairground

About 100 relatives gathered for the Reeves-Rupe family reunion at the Athens Fairground. The oldest attendee was Caren, while the largest family group included Mev and Mrs. G. Le Reeves and their five children Virgil Joan Janice and Harry. Tom Ensim served as vice president and Me Khe Reeves as secretary.

Neever-Ways Snion Athens Fairground Sterner Sey Caren Mise Starahe Deing Somerville Tae Mev G. le Reeves Virgil Joan Janice Harry Alvin Bowres Albany Mee Tom Ensim Me Khe Reeves Scretary Tous

Parish group holds Saturday potluck and devotions

Bara Phi meets at the Ale any Baptist Church home of Mes Betty Maxwell Saturday night. A potluck supper was served. Maxwell gave devotions and Irene Barrows led the recreation. The September meeting will be a hamburger fry at Hooper Park.

Aleany Baptist Church Betty Maxwell Maxwell Irene Barrows Hooper Parke

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