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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1956

Page

6

Who's Coming And Going in Athens August 28 1956

Local column lists residents and visitors returning from trips and guests staying with relatives. Names include Miss Janet Hill, Miss Judy Hill, Mrs. L. J. Addicott, Miss Genevieve Apgar, Dr. LaFollette, Prof. Kraus, Prof. Gustavson, Mr. Nichols, Miss Marian Miar, Mrs. T. H. Wise, and several extended family connections. Also notes Paul Parker and the Parker and Coon families visiting. Biddle and Linscott families in Amesville. and a local rummage sale planned by the Child Guidance Circle of the CCL at Court House basement Saturday at 7 am.

Janet Hill George Hill Marcia Rust Painesville Judy Hill Lansing Mich Alice Peck L. J. Addicott Genevieve Apgar Athens Pemaquid Point Maine LaFollette Paul Kraus Carl Gustavson P. C. Nichols Marian Miar T. H. Wise Edward Wise Tucson Ariz Kenneth (Rope) Nelson Colorado Springs Wise Fred Nelson Canton Youngstown Paul Parker Washington D. C Delph Parker the Plains Atlantic City Ocean City N. J Valley Forge Elmer L. Larson Wadsworth Tom D. Bidle David Evanston Ill D. H. Biddle Voches Albany CCL Court House

Wealthy merchant's paradox of charity and Paradise

An Oriental merchant tries to earn merit by feeding beggars but drugs them and repacks portions to maximize perceived charity. The tale ends with a note on selfishness behind supposed generosity. The clipping also includes a birthday note and house guests for Dick Fulton's son, with various attendees listed. It closes with household tips about biscuit cutters and a remark on egg size versus quality.

Orient Paradise Rosity

Parents confront greed in a moral letter about indulgence

A family column critiques overindulgent parenting and its impact on a 15 year old, arguing that greed mirrors parental self interest. The piece links self denial to healthier resources for children and cites a Dickens era moral lesson with a chess like example from Oswald.

Bridge misplay leads to potential heart loss through overruff

In a bridge hand, unte oy drawing trumps and possible heart loss unfold as South contemplates ruffing clubs. East’s failure to follow clubs on the third round signals a likely overruff, risking another heart trick for South if he regains the lead.

East South Nust South

South's correct play to turn and ruff in hearts

The contract hinges on returning to South’s hand with the ace of hearts and leading a second club. If declarer ruffs in the dummy, he should discard the remaining heart from the dummy. This ensures South can ruff his losing heart in the dummy, sacrificing a club but gaining a heart trick in return.

Teanat Don Carsey Athens Danny Earl Arms Hospital Eth el Carsey Chauncey Child Stella Bartlett Eva Bartlett Quince Carsey Tive Oswald England West South Declarer

Birth of son Mark Alan Johnston announced

Mr and Mrs Richard L Johnston of The Plains announce the birth of a son, Mark Alan, at Mount St Mary's Hospital Nel sonville on Aug 16. Grandmothers Mrs Alah Cline The Plains and Mrs Gertrude Johnston Chauncey. Great grandparents Mrs Henry Lock Chauncey and Mr and Mrs Dave Neal Athens. Mrs Johnston is the former Louise Neal. The Johnstons also have another son, Eric, 2.

Richard L. Johnston the Plains Mark Alan Mount St. Mary's Hospital Nel Sonville Alah Cline Gertrude Johnston Chauncey Henry Lock Dave Neal Athens

Easy to Sew Frock with Yoked Collar and Button Detail

A simple day dress pattern described as a neat yoked frock with a collar and large buttons accenting the hip area. The design promises everyday wear with a versatile silhouette suitable for frequent use.

Needlework Pattern No 8356 for 32 to 46 sizes

The Athens Messenger advertises Pattern No 8356 PATT-O-RAMA for 32 to 46 inch sizes with short sleeves and 35 inch rooms. Send 25 cents plus COINS with name address and pattern number to Sue Burnett or Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger New York.

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

Woman Reconsiders Dream House After Appraisal

A woman seeks a new home but, after an appraiser visits, realizes the old house holds genuine value in memories. She weighs the big yard and cozy rooms against a fresh dwelling, realizing her heart still favors the home she has built with family. The piece reflects on appreciating familiar roots over flashy upgrades.

Dickson-Morrison William Robert Dickson

Blairs Entertain At Home Aug 26 Behind Birthday Toasts

Mr and Mrs Onnie Blair hosted a birthday gathering at their Sund home August 26 with guests including Mr and Mrs W H, Bill and Connie, Mr and Mrs F Daugherty and daughters Sandra and Karen, Millard Coe and Roger Ronny Denny Dana, Burley Lockheart and Joyce Linda Karen Rise Faith, Mrs Berta Shinn and Ioa Bill Danny West and Mrs Dobie Coe. Homemade ice cream and cake were served.

Onnie Blair Sund Ioa Bill Danny West Dobie Coe

Calendar items and household tips from local notes

Wednesday events include Degree of Pocahontas Rippleing Water Council 131 meeting at Red Men's Hall 8 p m pot luck dinner Plains Garden Club at 7 30 p m Plains Ad Mrs Ray Michael Plains Ad easy cooking tips feature three glass measures of 1 cup 1 pint and 1 quart and a note on cookware safety about discoloration from overheating stainless steel pots and pans

Pocahontas Rippling Water Council Red Men's Hall the Plains Garden Club Ray Michael The Plains Ad

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