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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1955

Page

6

Santa Visits Hillcrest Residents For Christmas

Santa visited Hillcrest Home in Athens on Christmas Eve as 37 residents received gifts. An afternoon program and carols in the living room featured 21 residents, while 16 in bed watched Santa distribute presents. The event was organized by Mrs. Harry Cokonougher with help from Athens Ministerial Association and many donors.

Amram Canta Athens Hillcrestest Santa Ead Harry Cokenougher Seave Ately Athens Ministerial Association Cokonougher Don Cros Harold Kimes Cokonoughers Ren Beth Harry Bill Als Fred ‘Reis Fort Thomas

Social Calendar Meals and Grange Notices at Local Halls

Wepyrapay CWP at First Christian Church hosts Mrs Chase and Mrs Leona Burson with 112 Mill St at 7 30 p m note change of place Tuesday Canaan Grange holds potluck supper for Oct Nov and Dec birthdays at 5 p m Tip on Cracker Crust suggestions for graham cracker crust avoid spreading crumbs on rim of the pie crust

Wepyrapay Cwp First Christian Church Chase Leona Burson Mill St Canaan Grange

Diet privacy sparks family tension and self control debate

The article discusses adults choosing strict diets for diabetes heart conditions or weight, noting the strain of private rules on families. It highlights resentment from others in the household toward restrictive eating and the morale impact of visible diet discipline.

Dlat den Jou

Athens Gold Star Mothers Party At West State Street Home

Athens Gold Star Mothers Chapter hosted a Christmas party Monday evening at a West State Street home. Attendees sang carols, exchanged gifts, and refreshments were served as members enjoyed the gathering.

Athens County The Gold Star Mothers West State St

Kinge Opens Versus Souths Contract Aboard Club

In the bridge club narrative Kinge faced an opening by West in a suit not bid. South easily made the contract. A different tale would unfold if West had opened clubs, allowing Fast to win the first two club tricks and lead a third club, giving Sidefenders two trump tricks to defeat the contract.

Oswald Jacoby Declarer South West East North Kinge West Ha S Fast

Bridge bidding puzzle: South held strong balanced hand

In the diagrammed auction South must choose after 1D 1H P 1S P. With 21 points and a balanced shape plus spade and heart strength, the recommended plan is to bid 3NT. This preserves contract flexibility and uses your high card values without overreaching in unbid suits.

North East South West North East

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