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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1954

Page

6

Rome Grange Sets Inspections and Youth Program

Ralph Barker inspected the Rome Grange meeting and announced a public relations meeting for Oct 11 in Athens with state master Byron Frederick attending. A Grange youth party is planned August 28 led by local youths, with several program participants and decorations by Rosemary Gallaway Christine Byron and others. The annual Grange picnic occurred August 7 at the Cook home and delegates to the estate Grange convention were named. The degree team will confer the third and fourth degrees August 24, and Pomona Grange will visit September 9 for contests.

Ralph Barker Rome Tine Byron Don Campbell Marguerite Campbell Ida Frost C. EF. Hest Grange Gaylord Cook Helen Cook Reba Marshall Estate Grange Herman Jones Norman Earich Trimble Grange Canaan Pomona

Virginia Firemen Raise Funds With Chicken Dinners

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department hosts cafeteria style dinners at the local firehouse to raise money for fire fighting equipment. Mrs. Margaret Long leads the auxiliary activities and meal service.

Gaynor Maddox Ladies’ Auxiliary Vienna, Va Margaret Long

We The Women We The Women By Ruth Millet

An editorial piece argues women excel as secretaries but face unfair double standards at home, contrasting top speed in office work with ongoing household duties. It includes suggested menus, gelatin salads, and a Tomorrow's Dinner menu, ending with notice that a WSCS ice cream social is postponed.

Ruth Millet WSCS Union Church

Manx Cats Attract Attention On Hope Dairy Farm

At the Grosvenor area near Athens the Ray Rorick home hosts a pure bred Manx mother cat and her multiple litters. The cats travel with short tails and tiger striped coloring, offspring from a long history of Manx lineage. The mother has resided with the Roricks for seven years and the cats require a special diet of canned cat food eggs and milk.

Ray Rorick Hope Dairy Grosvenor Athens America Isle of Man Mamma Manx Rorick Power Barber Shop Roricks

TV Mama Wood explains Mamaism and family balance

Peggy Wood defends a non smothering parenting style on the show Mama arguing the character Marta Hansen seeks independence for her children while remaining a supportive presence. She praises Papa as capable and respected reflecting a progressive family dynamic in contrast to common TV depictions.

Mama Miss Wood Marta Hansen Marta Hansen Papa Peggy Wood Santa Fe N. M Albert McCleery Maurice Frans Evans

Lessons in Bridge Playing by Jacoby

Oswald Jacoby explains overcalls and mid game decisions in a bridge hand. South shows strong play while East errs by overcalling two spades. The column analyzes bidding choices and the impact on potential slam or game outcomes with specific hands and the day’s puzzle for readers.

South West East Bridge Jacoby Oswald Jacoby Declarer

O'Brien Family Vacation Trip Details

Mr. and Mrs. Robert O'Brien and daughter Cassandra of Bay Village return via Athens after a vacation at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. They stayed with Mrs. Carrie Smith at 223 East State Street. Mrs. O'Brien and Cassandra visit Niagara Falls with sister and family the Toms Roma Carlene and Jan Lee this week, then return to Bay Village.

Robert O’brien Cassandra Bay Village Athens White Sulphur Springs W. Va O'Brien Carrie Smith E. State St

Gesell Guild of CCL Cancelled Social Calendar

The social calendar notes the Gesell Guild of CCL event on Tuesday is cancelled. Troy Grange will meet at 8 p.m. for first and second degrees and attendees are asked to bring sandwiches or cookies.

Gesell Guild of CCL Troy Grange

Corduroy Teams With Leather for Fall Fashion

Fashion preview notes corduroy returns this fall in new fabric pairings. Corduroy combines with cotton, jersey, leather, and wool jersey for coats, blouses, dresses, skirts, and trims. Leather accents lift corduroy in travel coats and outerwear ensembles.

Neighbor critiques home color choice sparking etiquette note

When the Smiths began half painting their house a neighbor told them he preferred the old color and doubted the trim shade. The passage counsels against pointing out others mistakes once they are already underway.

Tweeds Cash Meres and Leather Goods Ad Claim

When you buy tweeds cash meres and leather goods you gain long lasting service and versatile style for country weekends or town luncheons. A vinyl plastic glasses case cleans easily with a sudsy cloth removing salt water suntan oil and other grime.

Birth of Daughter for Mr and Mrs Richard Bean of Athens

Mr and Mrs Richard Bean of Athens announce the birth of a daughter named Ann Christine on Aug. 16. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Vernon Shaw of Athens and Ma and Mrs Kenneth Bean of Troy formerly of Athens. Great grandparents are Mrs Del la Shaw Mrs Emma Verity Mrs Anna Steele and Frank Bean all of Athens.

Richard Bean Athens Ann Christine Vernon Shaw Kenneth Bean Troy Della Shaw Emma Verity Anna Steele Frank Bean

Needlework patterns offer kitchen dust free crinoline skirt idea

Ad highlights pattern No 5494 for a doll and clothes with color motifs and embroidery, plus an album and fall fashion patterns. Includes sending 25 cents, names, and addresses to pattern agents in New York and Athens for 1954 needlework designs and Basic Fashion fall-winter guide at 25 cents.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N. Y Sue Burnett

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