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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1956

Page

9

City Federation Elects New Officers and Hears Speaker

The Women’s Clubs met at Mrs. Thomas Wolfe’s home with ten clubs represented. Officers elected for the year include Mrs. Wolfe president, vice presidents Mrs. Homer Brown and Mrs. Jerome Fenske, secretary Mrs. Stella Jandes, treasurer Mrs. M. C. Morrison, and corresponding secretary Mrs. H. L. Dunlap. Guest speaker Athens County librarian L. H. Solomon highlighted the library’s role in everyday life and displayed books across many genres. He urged a larger, more accessible space and discussed a possible new reading room for public club use, noting the library serves schools and citizens with community support.

Atnensity Federation of Thomas Wolfe Homer Brown Jerome Fenske Stella. Jandes M. C.” Morrison H. L. Dunlap Corres W. M. Pierce Athens County L. H. Solomon Solomon Fer

WSCS and Guild Meet for Annual Joint Session

Wesleyan Methodist Church hosts the WSCS and Guild annual joint meeting presided by Mrs. Edward Algeo. Kappa Phi girls Barbara Williams Helen Lehman Maxine Rose Arminda Kimes assisted. Miss vocal solo Our Best. World Day of Prayer planned for February 17. Rummage sale set for April 27 and 28. Circle 6 and Guild hosted the social hour.

Wesleyan Methodist Church Edward Algeo Kappa Phi Barbara Williams Helen Lehman Maxine Rose Arminda Kimes Randy Phillips John Versteeg Margaret T._Applegrath WSCS Guild

35 Lbs Lost in Five Weeks

A brief notice notes a 35 pound loss within five weeks. It mentions a gathering with Renae and Sais Mtg, with scant readable details or context about person or organization.

Honored At Luncheon For Sigma Kappa House Mother

Mrs. W. C. Payne, house mother for Sigma Kappa, was honored at a farewell luncheon at the OU Center hosted by Beta Upsilon chapter’s advisory board and patronesses. Gift presented. board members named include Mrs. Cedsie Clark, Mrs. Rodney Downing, and others from Middleport, Glouster, Athens, and nearby communities.

W. C. Payne Sigma Kappa OU Center Beta Upsilon Chapter Payne Cedsie Clark Rodney Downing Middleport Lowell Burnelle Glouster B.J. Taylor John Edwards Ele Belden Jr Mary K. Babcock Ise Long Latellle Phillips Lewis Hicks Athens

YWCA Film Show Promotes Gandhi at Ohio University

The YWCA of Ohio University sponsors a full length documentary Mahatma Gandhi Twentieth Century Prophet showing February 9 at 7 15 p m in King Auditorium admission is free and open to the public. The film draws from over 10 000 feet of footage shot over 37 years with narration by Quentin shower.

Ywca of Ohio University Mahatma Gandhi King Auditorium Mohandas Gandhi India Quentin

Exciting Dessert: Almond Chiffon Pie Recipe

GAYNOR MADDOX describes a dessert approach tested in White Plains New York. The recipe blends milk eggs and gelatin with almond extract and whipped cream to create a light chiffon filling. It uses baked pie shell toasted almonds and coconut for texture and flavor.

Gaynor Maddox White Plains N. Y

Easy to Sew Slimming Sheath Pattern No 68 in Size 10 to 20

Popular side-buttoning sheath design shown with a smoothly fitting profile. Pattern No 68 offered in sizes 10 14 16 18 20 and Size 12 with 349 yards of 35 inch fabric. Send 25 cents in coins plus name address and pattern number to Anne Cabot Athens Messenger New York. Also available the Needlework Album 1956 with crochet embroidery and tall plus 3 aft patterns, 25 cents.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York

Needlework Pattern Offer from Athens Messenger Ad

An embroidery pattern ad promotes a 12 by 16 inch panel featuring a fawn and a squirrel scene. It lists material needs, transfer design 2565, color chart, and states Send 25¢ in coins to Athens Messenger, 1180 Ave Americas, New York 36. Also advertises Needlework Album with crochet embroidery and knit patterns for 25¢ a copy.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N.Y

Calendar and club notices and a bridge column mix

A dense listing of local club meetings in Albany and surrounding towns with times and hosts, including PEO and Fidelity Rebekah Lodge events, and community notices. A long bridge article by Oswald Jacoby discusses bidding strategy and the perils of a three no trump contract in a hands-on example.

Oswald Jacoby North

Columbus Visitors Attend Musicale

Mr and Mrs George Wemmer of The Plains spent Thursday to Saturday in Columbus visiting the home of Mr Wemmer s brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Jess V Wem They attended Old Settlers Reunion and family gatherings at Lake Burr Oak Lake Erie and the Scioto River boating and skiing On Friday evening the two Wemmer families and other relatives were entertained at Prof James Grimes home in Upper Arlington Prof Grimes Ohio State University fine arts professor Mrs Grimes president Folk Lore Society of Ohio Guests from Delaware Galloway and Franklin County also attended A program of music featured George Wemmer violin Jess Wemmer harmonica Verna Stupski piano Wilma Hohman guitar Mr Lundsford mandolin and Mrs Grimes dulcimer A buffet supper for 20 was served late by Mrs Grimes and her daughter

George Wemmer Plains Columbus Mr Wemmer Jess V. Wem Lake Burr Oak Lake Erie Scioto River Wemmer John Stupski F. J Hohman James Grimes Upper Arlington Grimes Ohio State University Folk Lore Society of Ohio Folk Lore Society Delaware Galloway Franklin County Jess Wemmer Verna Stu

Born to Mr and Mrs Lealas Fer of Athens

Jeffrey Stan arrived February 1 at Sheltering Arms Hospital to join parents Stanley Lealas Fer and a daughter Linda. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles Edmundson of Athens.

Ana Airs Stanley Lealas Fer Athens Jeffrey Stan Sheltering Arms Hospital Linda Charles Edmundson

Church Men Sponsor Boy Scout Troop at Central Ave Church

The Central Ave Methodist Church men held a Sunday banquet at Buckeye cafeteria attended by 24 members and wives. Guests included Joe Hawkins and Mrs Hawkins, Carl Sylvester and Mrs Sylvester. Hawkins and Sylvester presented a film strip What is Scouting and spoke on Scouting value. Plans to organize a Boy Scout troop at the church were announced, with Rev. Alkire, Woodrow Thomas, Harold Miller and Walter Davies outlining next steps.

Central Ave Methodist Church Buckeyefeteria Joe Hawkins Hawkins Carl’ Sylvester Sylvester Harold Miller Woodrow Thomas C Melvin Alkire Walter E Davies Alkire Davies

Albany High Class Demonstrates Flat Pattern Design

Albany High School junior-senior homemaking class watches Miss Murray demonstrate flat pattern design principles. Miss Murray, holding a Bachelor of Science in home economics from Ohio University, is featured amid February graduation notes. Mrs. Mary Glover, Athens resident, remains a patient at Mercy Hospital Columbus awaiting surgery.

Albany Seoul Patterss Key Murray Miss Murray Ohio University Mary Glover Mercy Hospital Columbus Hursday Glover Athens

Bridge bidding puzzle with three diamonds response

In a four player bridge scenario North East South West bidding shows Diamonds pass you hold ABC5 YTS OQ45 BAKIEE. You aim for a slam and the Hamond raise is likely informative rather than a club response. The question repeats the same bidding as previously answered with you south holding AbC5 YTS OQ45 BAKIEE.

North South Wecine

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City Federation Salomon Fand Tuft Alter Sais Mtg Renae T YWCA Kyril H. Snedden Nancy Burgess A. L. Snedden Baker Settlement Road Sunshine Club Sunshine Cub Weaver Chapel Bessie Eeklep George Washington Edna McVay Helen Ennis Retta Ratcliff Aime Ofte South Court Street Zeta Tau Alpha Sas Co First Christian Church Potluck Temple Maccanas Literary Club Naomi The Plains Methist Church Ray Mich Fidelity Rebekah Lodge P.m. Ooe Pocahontas Lodge Ooe Athens Needle Club Cottage Fea House Albany Riding Club North Vy Sa Pine Musicale Parents of San Joseph Aspirin Pert An the House of Fashion Olympic Omega Cornwell Athens Jewelers Logan Valenti Russell Stover
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