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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1955

Page

5

Daughter of Ex-Athenians To Wed in Church Ceremony

Bevery Ann Sharpe and Richard Sine will wed December 18 at the First Christian Church of Springfield. The informal ceremony begins at 4:30 pm with Rev. Sonison officiating. Miss Sharpe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur W Sharpe of Springfield, is the granddaughter of Mrs Elmer Morris and the late Mr and Mrs Toa P Tucker of Athens. Mr. Sine is the son of Mr. and Mrs Robert Sine. Donnelal Both and 1885 graduates of Tee] seh High School, New Car, will be attendants. Ushers are David Rebun and Jake Welter. Musicians are Mr. and Mrs Robert Dolbeer, Mrs Marcia Swartabaigh and Miss Jeate Anderkin. Will hostesses for the reception. The couple were in Mema training in Aircraft Electronics at the Naval Training Center. A bridal shower was hosted December 10 at the bride’s parents’ home. Invited: Mrs Thurman Tucker and several area friends.

Bevery Ann Sharpe Richard Sine Springfield Ison Ss Sharpe Wilbur W Sharpe Athens Sr Fn Elmer Morris Chauncy Ry Toa P. Tucker Sine Mra Robert Sine Donnelal Tee New Car Ann Rust Lawrenceville Charles Campbell Nts David Rebun Bomnelvie Jake’ Welter Medway Robert Dolbeer Marcia, Swartabaigh Min Jeate Anderkin Sprint Shoren Naval Training Center Janet Anderkin Bride Cherry Drive Thurman Tucker Drell Gott Charles Tucker Denver Bricker Freddie Grutenmeyer

Child Guidance Circle Welcomes New Members at Meeting

Mrs Robert Gibbs hosted the recent Child Guidance Circle meeting at 73 South May Avenue. Mrs Donald Hoffee, president, led the business session as Mire Ray Strekal and Mr W Le Behols joined as new members. Plans were made to assist a needy family at Christmas with Mrs Dean Nida named chairperson. Christmas gifts were exchanged and refreshments served.

Robert Gibbs South May Avenue SCL Donald Hoffee Mire Ray Strekal Ralph Sail W. le Behols Dean Nida

Christmas party calendar items from local clubs

Calendar of events lists numerous Christmas gatherings across town. Zeta Alpha holds a Beta Sigma Phi party with Mrs Nick Vicaolas, others host gift exchanges, candy or popcorn, and aprons. Meetings span 2 pm to 8 pm with churches, granges, and clubs showcasing programs and decorations.

Zeta Alpha Beta Sigma Phi Nick Vicaolas Ohio Universiy Ladies Aid Mt. Zion Baptist Cchuren Mary Nero

Living room to kitchen shifts fuel furniture revolutions

Industrial designer Dave Chapman predicts a trend where living spaces blend functions. He notes dining alcoves beds and desks in living rooms, cabinets doubling as bars, and furniture that morphs to create a cocktail lounge. He foresees the kitchen joining the evolving space concept.

Frani Dave Chapman

Designers’ push for living room homes sparks debate

The piece voices a preference for traditional room division while noting designers may move all living spaces into a single room. It cites Grandma and Great-great-great Grandma’s desire for separate rooms and mentions an Alexander Home Demon ion Club meeting rescheduled to Dec. 20.

Club Members Aid Christmas Gift Drive In County

Mike Latten ce Davis James Lattimer work with Mrs Woods and Mrs Don Roberts to collect and wrap hundreds of gifts for needy county children. Junior Women’s Club and Children’s Home volunteers organize baskets and coordinated gifts to ensure fair distribution and reach families across the area. Call the clearinghouse at 31351 to donate or refer children needing presents.

League of Women Voters Thomas Curry Grosve Ooorner Denver White Tion Thomas Rosseh Chil Park Pl Mike Lat Addren Dren Yimer James Davis Clarford Woods Woods Roberts Searing House

French Designer Questions Use Of Mixed Colors

Elsa Schiaparelli, famed for simple black dresses and understated hats, complains color bombardment in New York. She compares bold hues to a scrambled rainbow and aims to guide color use while expanding her American ventures into accessories and eyewear.

Dorothy Ruf Elsa Schiaparelli New York

Wesleyan Missionary Society Held Christmas Meeting

The December Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society gathering met Tuesday evening in the church basement. Devotional by Hunter, prayers by Crom, solo by Mrs. McConkey, and remarks on Christmas and education by Mrs. Snider and Miss Shanafelt. Shanafelt read a poem. Kinds of mission work and 1827 history noted. Plans for local Christmas projects set. cash to Kentucky missionaries discussed. Salvation Army charity appeal encouraged. New member Mrs. Cross welcomed. Benediction by Daisy Orr. refreshments for 3 members and guests.

Wesleyan Group Wesleyan Methodist Missionary: Society Hunter Yeader Shanafelt R C. E' Crom A. E. McConkey Mra Glenn Snider Mary” Shanafelt Lytie Mise Steinacher Columbia South-America Linda Carol Shanafelt Floyd Ballenger Wesleyan Methodist Frst Male Missionary Society Missionary Society Snider Ronald Kimes Harry Stockton Kentucky Cross Salvation Army Albert Mall Daisy Orr

EASY TO SEW NEEDLEWORK PATTERNS AND ALBUM OFFERS

An ad fragment from The Athens Messenger promotes sewing patterns and a Basic FASHION guide. It lists Pattern No. 8049 for a child’s romper with instructions and prices, plus Pattern No. 2549 for a crochet hat collar and belt set. Also advertised is the Needlework Album with 36 pages of designs and gifts, available by mail order in New York.

Sue Burnett Athens Americas Newvterka Anne Cabot The Ave New York X.Y

Baby care tips from experienced hands for feeding

The text notes that a nurse observes feeding issues and a baby who eats anything. It describes a relaxed parenting approach and urges reliance on experienced guidance to manage infant care and routines, including feeding and self-feeding behaviors. The tone reflects practical advice for caregivers.

Helax

Oswald Jacoby explains a signaling play in a bridge hand

In a Chicago class scene, El Root of Miami signals partner with clubs to reveal high entry in spades. Fishbein misreads, West leads diamonds, declarers sometimes fail to signal. Root sacrifices a queen of clubs to show his side entry and helps win the third trick, turning the contract.

Oswald Jacoby Hasina Chicago Heath Drome Erie Aces Harry Pratws Chatel Joe el Root Miami West Fishbein Root Fand

Who's Coming And Going

arama napras, sompend the holidays with her daughter, Mrs. T. M. Baebler. Pvt. Kenneth H. Radcliffe, Athens, 1964 Ohio University graduate now with the army at Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, N. Y. plans to leave his post Dec. 21 and fly to St. Petersburg, Fla. to spend Christmas with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Radcliffe.

Kenneth H. Radcliffe Athens Ohio University Army Fort Hamilton Brooklyn N. Y St. Petersburg Fla B. W. Rad“fle, Sr

Bridge bidding question on four hearts response

The fragment discusses a bridge hand with South and North bidding. It asks what to do after opponent Diamond and Passes leading to a potential four hearts bid. It notes North should seek slam with a strong hand and mentions terms like today’s question and watch.

Heart North

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