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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1955

Page

9

Holiday Guests and Family Visits From Across States

Numerous relatives travel and spend Christmas with families in Athens and nearby towns. Ernest Anderson and others host kin from New Haven, Cleveland, New York, and Wisconsin as Rev. and Mrs. Dil ley plan arrivals. Golden wedding anniversary celebrated. visitors include Bechtel and Mose households. Regulars like Dr. A C Anderson and Dr. Kenneth Wilcox accompany relatives for holiday time.

Northwood Ernest’ Anderson Fay Mayet Wtingin Dice Mariana Seamerey Pune Eins A Patrick, Jr New Haven Conn Cleveland Pereni San Frankley Columbia Ave Frank B. Dilley New York City Joe Dilley Beth Rushford Minn al Bechtel Athens Sandusky Bechtel John Beenie John Bechtel Lucille Emmons Kenneth Wilcox, Jr Carolyn Sie Kathryn Lou Wilcox Cleveland City Hospital Kenneth Wilcox Carolyn, Stur

Quartet To Sing On TV Sunday On Ted Mack's Amateur Hour

The Off-Beats quartet from Athens and Circleville will perform Sunday at 9 30 pm on Ted Mack Amateur Hour from New York City Channel 6. The group includes Dilley John Mitchell George Crawford and Larry Thorn all Do University students and active on campus performers at local events.

Dilley John Mitchell George Crawford Athens Larry Thorn Circleville Ted Mack New York City Channel 6 Do Univer Poplar Athen

Auxiliary Raises Funds and Donates TV Sets to Athens State Hospital

The Athens State Hospital Auxiliary reports eight new TV sets installed on wards to entertain patients during Christmas. The group purchased drapes, large card tables, and a library upgrade, detailing expenditures including 8652 for curtains and 1040 for TV sets. Membership spans 15 counties plus out-of-area donors, with Mrs Samuel Erskine as president and Olive Dorsey treasurer.

Athens State Hospital Hos Ipital Washington Co Hocklin Jackson Meigs County Ttwo Samuel Erskine Oliver Dorsey Ralph’ Burkey H. H. Pockler Sam Erskine Santa Claus

Santa Attends Party Tips Baby Care Odorless Tip

A parcel of household advice notes a Santa themed party tip and offers a pediatric care hint. It suggests trimming a rubber bulb ear syringe to drain nasal secretions from a young baby without causing discomfort.

Two Handsome Skirts and Pattern No 8119 Offer

Two skirts to pair with blouses and sweaters advertised. Pattern No 8119 offered in waist sizes 24 25 26 28 30 and 32. Includes Stinch Pattern No R208 Ic and sizes 34 22 28 0 2. Instructions to order by mail from Sue Murnett Athens Messenger New York for 25 cents. Fall Winter edition of Basic FASHION catalog promised with colorful easy to sew styles for all ages.

Sue Murnett Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York

Imanners Teach Children Telephone Etiquette at Home

The piece urges parents to train school age children in proper telephone conduct, noting many youngsters reveal their identity poorly when a friend's parent answers. It argues avoidance stems from a lack of parental instruction and emphasizes teaching the correct way to place a call.

OES Installs New Officers in Minear District Chapter

New Marsh field chapter of the Order of Eastern Star installed officers on December 15. Jennie Collins is worthy matron and Shelby Collins worthy patron, with Frieda Kennard associate matron and Carroll Chesser associate patron. Others include Elsie Stephen son secretary and Virgene Thomas treasurer, Claryce Hunter conductress, Freda Crow liner, Thorabelle Enlow organist, Eva Van Dyke Adah, Wilmar Jackson Ruth Nelle Gilham Esther Mattie Gabriel Martha Ruth Crumline Electa Nelle Chesser Warder Edwin Wagonser sentinel ruiaretn waren past matron and deputy grand matron of District 2. Installing officers included Mattie Gabriel presiding, Gloryce Hunter inviting marshal, Josephine Scott conductress, Ath Llewellyn secretary, Nora Frank chaplain, Mary Mangaret er Lester Scott sentinel, Wanda Rose soloist. Honored present was Mrs. Jenette Ward, deputy grand matron of District 25. The Star Point Addendum Eternal Day was presented. A coffee and social hour followed.

New Marshfield Order of Eastern Star Jennie Collins Shelby Collins Frieda Kennard Carroll Chesser Elsie Stephen ‘Son Virgene Thomas Claryce Hunter Freda Crow Lain Thorabelle Enlow Eva’ van Dyke Adah Wilmar Jackson Ruth Nelle' Gilham Esther Mattie Gabriel Marth Ruth Crumline Electa Nelle * Chesser Warder Edwin Wagonser Sentinel Ruiaretn Waren Minear District 2 Wnb Gloryce Hunter Josephine Scott Arath Llewellyn Nora, Frank Mary Mangareter Lester Scott Wanda Rose Jenette Ward Star Point Martha's Station

Lessons in Bridge Playing Forming a Four Spade Contract

A bridge column contrasts two team-match hands. At one table South makes four spades after a heart reentry and careful trump management. The other table, led by Dick Freeman, explores a losing line to mislead the declarer about spade distribution, ending with a challenged top.

Oswald Jacoby East South Declarer Dick Freeman Herclarer Lawheart New South Theo ‘Mal Freeman Theony

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