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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1955

Page

6

Acacia Conference Set for Aug 31 to Sept 3 at OU

Acacia fraternity will host an Eastern Regional Conference at Ohio University campus August 31 to September 3. Delegates from 36 chapters and about 125 attendees will hear Roy C. Clark speak on the meaning of fraternity. Local officers include Joseph Dando and Prof Starr Lasher with Samuel B. Erskine among organizers. Ohio University hosts welcome by Dr John C Beier.

Weee Coverent O'Neill Obie Iso Aas Art Ohio Vermillion Charles Atkinson John Stanko William Kelly E. J.wayne Deebie Belpre Taylor Acacia O' Nell John C_ Beker Ohio University Roy C. Clark Ational Acada Joseph Dando Ohio Us Starr Lasher School of Journalism Samuel B. Erskine Athens George F. Patterson, Jr

Velma Moore to Wed Max Swain on August 27

The forthcoming marriage of Velma Jean Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey B Moore Crooksville Route 2 and Max Swain son of Mr and Mrs Samuel C Swain Zanesville is announced The open church wedding will be at 7 pm August 27 at McCluney Church with Rev James Bobo officiating Miss Moore evangelistic singer for Pilgrim Holiness Church employed at Essex Wire Co Lancaster Mr Swain a Spring Arbor Junior College graduate now enrolled at Circleville Bible College Circleville

Miss Moore Velma Jean Moore Harvey B. Moore Crooksville Max Swain Samuel C. Swain Zanesville McCluney Church James Bobo Pilgrim Holiness ‘Church Essex Wire Co Lancaster Swain Spring Arbor Free Methodist Seminary Mich Circleville Bible College Circleville

We the Women and the Do-It-Yourself Homemaker

An opinion on home repairs and DIY work notes that while wives support industrious husbands, many see danger in unskilled use of power tools and ladders. It argues wives should exercise discretion about tasks beyond basic repairs to protect husbands from fatigue and costly accidents.

Ui Randyman McHinery

Manners and praise cited in a curt response

A brief note on social conduct urges graceful acceptance of compliments. It argues that false modesty fools no one and implies genuine appreciation when kind words are spoken. The reflection stresses courteous behavior and personal dignity in everyday exchanges.

Calendar Topspay Ooo Community Club Meeting

A Trimble Range Hall event invites all women to a noon potluck dinner hosted by the Calendar Topspay Ooo Community Club. Enjoy fellowship and sharing dishes in a community gathering.

Ooo Community Club Trimble Range Hall

Couple Honored At Farewell Party In Athens Ohio

Denise Webb and her parents Mr and Mrs Lee Webb were honored at a farewell party in Vets Village Cleveland area. More than twenty neighbors attended evening festivities with dancing and refreshments. Mr Webb, OU education graduate and Lambda Chi Alpha member, will enter U S Air Force military service in Texas this fall. The Webbs have lived in Athens four years.

Lee Ebb Denise Cleveland Webb School of Education Lambda Chi Alpha Fiternity US Air Force Texas Athens

Fashion Offers Larger Hats for Autumn Trends

Autumn hat styles shift to larger shapes with bold fur felts and jewels, while small hats gain new appeal through color and varied trims. Oriental influence and beaver fur fabrics appear, with palettes spanning sapphire and other rich tones for a dressy, affordable look.

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Alexander Women Host Program at New Athens Church

A recent shower for Mrs. Grand Mansteld and others followed a Women’s Association program led by Nellie Graham. Attendees from Putnam Association and friends from Albany to Portsmouth helped organize decor, readings, and a closing prayer. Family updates noted the birth of William Paul Jr. at General Hospital in Portsmouth with grandparents listed.

Alexander the Marx Hayes Hudnall Otty Mansi Nellie Graham Putnam Alexander Press Frank Tern Church Tan USO Wes A. T. Stuart Albany George. Bean Tate Carolyn Clutter Eme Erson Bigony Elizabeth Mitchet Isa Anna Poy McVay New York City Webb Mitchel le Frost Ella Rathburn Nontoys Bente Stout N.woodratt Frere Bias McVay Mee Haves Rasors Ekiteys Mim Roy Radford Afr William P. Hickman Kokomo Ind William Aul, Jr General Hosppital Portsmouth Edith “Pf Strickland Athens Jesse Bratchett Ports Rank Strickland Sra Phillip Jeffries

Pattern advertisement for fall and winter fashion 1935

An advertisement describes Pattern No. 8902 with size details and yard contrast options. Readers are urged to mail pattern requests with their name address size and pattern number to Sue Burnett at The Athens Messenger in New York. The notice promotes Basic FASHION magazine and asks for 25 cents to obtain a copy.

Anne Cabot Athens Ave Americas Min Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Athens Messenger, "1130" Ave. ‘Americas, New York 38, N. Yt

Why We Are Parents Why Are We Anxious For Children

A fragmented Q and A style asks why parents fear deceit love school marks and child leaving. It questions parental motivations and pressures including anxious drive for control, affection, sacrifice, and social approval within family life.

Mariea Lawrence

End Play At Fourth Trick In Bridge Lesson

In a bridge problem South executes an end play at the fourth trick after dummy’s queen of diamonds. West’s play to defeat the slam is explored with options of returning a club, spade, or diamond, but South’s end play leads to success. Tomorrow’s lesson continues.

Wee Seer Arco South West

What to do in a difficult card situation

A confusing puzzle describes a card hand with spades and hearts and asks what the correct move is. It mentions a frame and a hand that is not quite good and hints at answering the question the next day.

Willy

Seasoned Tomatoes Add Zesty Twists to Lunches

Fresh dill and dried herbs season tomatoes for egg salads and as stuffing. Canned seasoned tomatoes come in 1-pound jars, capable of holding two cups. The Mississippi River expanded in area during the early Louisiana settlement period, while some hives house up to seventy thousand bees.

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