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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1956

Page

11

Ames Bern School Children Present PTA Program

Ames Bern students performed a Christmas program at a PTA meeting on Tuesday evening. Mrs Thelma Sheridan spoke during the business session where the group voted to send a contribution to Lois Cecil an Ames Bern graduate.

Ames-Bern PTA Thelma Sheridan Lois Cecil Marie Wabl Athens State Hospital Ohio State Nurses Association Barbara Weeks Nelsonville Julia Ann Mitch Anna V. Jerkin Logan Eleanor Hammond Margaret Green Shirley Mealey

Former Residents Celebrate 55th Wedding Anniversary

Att and Mrs Aaron Brown, longtime Athens residents now of Chesterville Ohio, celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary with a Christmas Day family dinner. Attendees include their children and grandchildren from Marengo Gilead Nelsonville and Nelsonville, plus relatives Bill Gregory Mike and Ricky.

Aaron Brown Athens Chesterville Ohio Wilbur Elder Marengo Fred Showalter Gilead Verle Brown Sally Dennis Vernon Bill Gregory Mike Ricky

Sorority Alpha Tau Sigma Phi Gamma Christmas Party

The Alpha Tau Chapter held its annual Christmas party Tuesday night at the BPW Club rooms with twenty-one members in attendance and guests including Miss Shir ley James and Miss Lois Ann Swartz. The program featured students from Canaan High School and a 63-voice chorus, plus a pageant directed by Mrs. Starlin.

Alpha Tau Chapter Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority BPW Shirley James Tadoros Lois Ann Swartz Barbara Clouse Nick Parkis Ames-Bern Joyce Calenline Sting Charles Grubb Judy Antle Madelon Clark Julia Starlin Rosalie Copeland Dede Bowers Marilyn Kay White Paul McDaniel Hk Oop

Write a Real Letter to Make Up for Missed Cards

A speaker suggests writing a personal letter to each far away friend who sent a card. Express happiness at their card, share news about yourself and family, and send a heartfelt note to compensate for the oversight. The act of a thoughtful missive is highlighted as more appreciated than the forgotten card.

Festive Decorations for Any Season

Krafty table setting ideas use snowflake motifs and pom pom trees crafted from flameproof crepe paper. Instructions cover making trees from green crepe, rooting them in glass vessels, and adding beads tinsel and snowflakes for year round display.

Needlework Inch Motifs Lace Tablecloth Pattern

Pattern No. 2498 offers crochet directions and stitch illustration for a pineapple lace tablecloth. Send 25 cents, your name, address, and Pattern Number to Anne Cabot at The Messenger, 1150 Ave Americas, New York 36, N.Y.

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

Opening Three Notrump Leads to Club Finesse Insight

Oswald Jacoby explains a rare three notrump opening that forces clubs and diamonds, showing a robust hand with 25 to 27 points and balanced distribution. South's bold bid yields three clubs and three diamonds, while North gains hope from the powerful south hand. the key play involves South winning the first trick in his hand to ensure later club tricks.

Oswald Jacoby South North West Jack Orten Vas

Bridge Gallery Quiz Weighs South's Slap at Slams

In a four card heart bid sequence South holds A A S and K Q 10 3 O 6 2. You as South must decide a contract path. With a balanced hand and strong values you aim to find a fitting suit today. Tomorrow clarifies the exact bid.

Should We Stop Serving Drinks When Mother-in-Law Moves In

A wife asks if hosting drinks at home should end to respect a mother-in-law who objects to drinking. The advisor urges maintaining personal standards, noting the mother-in-law should adapt, and the couple remains the mistresses of their home.

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