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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1949

Page

7

Saturnalia party given by Athens Junior High Latin class

Ninth grade Latin classes at Athens Junior High School held a Saturnalia party on Thursday with Kings presiding by Don Pierce and Stephen Kantner. Phyllis Peterson and Dick Barker gave talks on the festival as games and contests preceded refreshments. President John C. Baker of Ohio University was named to an advisory board aiding the Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers alongside governors and university presidents.

Athens Don Pierce Stephen Kantner Phyllis Peterson Dick Barker John C. Baker Ohio University Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers Russell C. Bickel Frank J. Lausche Ohio State Kent State Miami Western Reserve Bowling Green Wilberforce

Christmas Garden Club Display Showcases Local Arrangements

Five Athens County garden clubs united in the Second annual Christmas display at First Methodist Church basement. Materials were locally sourced with some pieces donated to Chillicothe Veterans Hospital and Sheltering Arms. Entries featured candles made from melted old candies and magnolia leaf centerpieces, with participants including Mrs. Thelma Starkey and Mrs. Arthur Boling.

Athens County First Methodist Church Nelsonville Chauncey the Plains West Side Athens Garden Clubs Chillicothe Veterans’ Hospital Wolfe Washington Yosemite Park Athens Shrine No. 6 Stella M. Studer Nary Clayton Thomas Wolfe FB. Davis

Canasta Guidance from Crawford on Melds and Play

Philadelphia adviser John R. Crawford discusses strategic Canasta play. He warns against rushing to complete mixed canastas, stresses waiting for a partner to help build melds, and explains when wild cards should be used. He also answers common questions about minimum melds and drawing rules.

John R. Crawford Philadelphia Mr. Crawford

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