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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1956

Page

7

UCW Elect New Officers At Recent Meeting

Members of the United Church Women elected several new officers including Mrs. C Melvin Alice as third vice president Mrs Sexson Humphreys as press secretary and Mrs Evan Edwards as corresponding secretary The nominating committee includes Mrs John Dowler Mrs Denzel Jones Mrs Raymond Kelchner Mrs J B Maffett and Mrs Carl Sylvester Bulletin lists of 21 churches will be posted to aid visitors and newcomers A Christmas message program to Ohio University students and merchant appreciation notes were approved The group aims to boost migrant worker church activity and will purchase a firm for this plan The World Day of Prayer on March 8 will be hosted by the church inviting 60 plus guests.

United Church C. Melvin Alice Sexson Humphreys Evan Edwards John Dowler Denzel Jones Raymond Kelchner J. B. Maffett Carl Sylvester Cal Court House M. T. Vermillion Religious Education Committee Vermillion V. J. Stanson Ohio University Messenger William Stehrt

Scandinavian Club Elects Officers in Athens

Clifford M. Mont was elected president of the Athens Scandinavian Club at a meeting at the home of retiring president Saul Ullmark. Phillip L. Peterson became vice president, Charles W. Ramseth re-elected secretary treasurer, with Mrs. Edwin L. Olson social chairman and Clifford C Heffel Inger on the program committee.

Clifford M. Mont Athens Scandiavian Club Saul Ullmark Phillip L. Peterson Harles W. Ramseth Edwin L. Olson Clifford C. ‘Heffel Inger Aul Ullmark Carl Gustav

Chaplain Talks On Teenagers At School Meeting

Rev Joseph Gardner Catholic students chaplain at Ohio University spoke on teenagers parents role in a child’s life at the St Paul Home School Association gathering. A cafeteria lunch program was approved to start in the second semester. Louis Ruman reported festival proceeds of 501 77 for the cafeteria fund. A film of impromptu festival events was shown.

Joseph Gardner Ohio University St. Paul Home School Association Father Gardner Louis Ruman

Remark by longtime high school teacher on saleswoman treatment

A veteran high school teacher recalls how during a summer selling job she was treated far more courteously as a saleswoman than as a teacher. She notes her long commitment to students and their futures beyond classroom work.

Mene Sumanes

Freimark Show Opens One Man Exhibit and More

A one man exhibit by Freimark remains open through Christmas featuring watercolors drawings prints and two oils including View of the Sea which won first at the Ohio Artists and Craftsmen Annual. The painting has appeared at Audubon Artists Annual and Edwin Watts Chubb Gallery. Mr and Mrs William Bridges of New Marshfield celebrate their 66th wedding anniversary sharing news of four daughters all Ohio University graduates and teachers Mildred Emma Margaret and Mary. The Bridges have two grandchildren Marlinda Sue Herron and Robert E Sprague. A teacher shortage is attributed to lack of parental respect for teachers and discipline in schools with substitute teaching recalling harsh student behavior and calls for better support from parents.

Ohio Artists and Craftsmans Audubon Artists National Academy Edwin Watts Chubb William Bridge New Marshfield Ohio University Mildred Niles McKinley High School Emma Kenton Margaret Mary Amesville

Christmas Plans Shape Up In Central Ave Methodist Class

The Bishop Class of Central Ave Methodist Church met on Thursday with presider Mrs. A J Romine and devo lead by Mrs Harvey Cone. Members planned to honor shut ins with flowers and cards and stage a free Christmas show called Christmas Through the Ages featuring eras of Christmas.

Central Ave. Methodist Church Clarence Cooley D. D. Chappelear Eva Bretz Gollark A. J. Romine Harvey Cone Pearly Clark Opal Nichols Walter Hughes Clarks Ourg First Methodist Church of Law Fairfield Garden Richard D. Oldham

Mature Parent Sympathy Risks Indulgence in Child Wishes

The article argues that parental sympathy for children's desires often becomes indulgence. It contends real interest means guiding wishes, not granting every request, to avoid placating behavior. It notes a shift from permissive theory to disciplined care and mentions the New Marshfield OES officers practice moving to 7 p.m. Friday.

Larry

Defending the slam in bridge as East counts defenses

Oswald Jacoby analyzes a hand where West opens clubs and South holds four hearts and five trumps. East, faced with the choice, should count declarer's distribution and avoid tipping the slam. The piece recommends defending hearts rather than diamonds and notes the correct contract path for declarer.

Oswald Jacoby South East Declarer North

Calendar of Events at Good Shepherd and Rebekah Lodge

Wednesday events include Auxiliary of Church of the Good Shepherd with Ms Victor White at 242 East State Street at 8 p.m. Also Jannie Allom Rebekah Lodge meets at 1 p.m. on the same day.

Church of the Good Shepherd Victor White E. State Jannie Allom

Wives Entertain Dames at OU Center Christmas Reception

The Faculty Wives Club hosts members of the Dames Club at the Ohio University Center Ballroom on Wednesday at 7:90 p m. Mis A Christmas program of music carols and readings will be presented by the Dames club with Faculty Wives Club officers serving as hostesses.

Dames Club OU Center Ballroom Minear Chapter OES Guysville Masonic Temple Poo Alpha Gamma Delta New Marshfield Faculty Wives Club Ohio University Center Jesse Day Gilford Crowell Richard Bitters Witeel

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