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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1957

Page

9

Girl Scout Troop 40 Holds Fly-Up Investiture at Church

Troop 40 at the Presbyterian Church held a fly-up and investiture ceremony. Wings and Tenderfoot pins were awarded to Cecelia Miller Sue Nixon Margaret Romain Mary Ann McConnell Rose Marie Wingett for the girls. Mary Altieri Vallie Hahn Kay Bell Susan Romine Sharon Love and Grace Spaulding received Scouts honors. A musical program followed the ceremony. Mothers served Valentine treats and guests included Mrs Thor Olson. Patrol 41's Sturdy Oak Leaves studied square dancing with Mrs White and Mrs Main as hostesses.

The Presbyterian Church Cecelia Miller Sue Nixon Margaret Romain Mary Ann McConnell Rose Marie Wingett Mary Altieri Vallie Hahn Kay Bell Susan Romine Sharon Love Grace Spaulding Benne Fi

World Friendship Theme For First Christian Church Dinner

The First Christian Church held an annual Family Dinner with a world fellowship theme. A showing on world fellowship accompanied gifts of medical and school supplies clothing and money for a missionary project. Chairwoman Mrs Larry Helwig led the planning committee assisted by Mrs Charles Tribe Mrs F G Giesecke Mrs Ruby Darst Mrs Ernest Collins Mrs Monroe Vermillion Mrs Glenna Burt and Mrs Gail Watkins.

Larry Helwig Charles Tribe F. G. Giesecke Ruby Darst Ernest Collins Monroe Vermillion Glenna Burt Gail Watkins

Exclusive orange flavor tablets praised for doctor orders

Advertises tablets as 14 grains each easy to take and prescribed by doctors. Claims pure orange flavor and simple administration in medical use.

Embroidered Needle Painting Pattern Offer

Embroidered panel pattern No. 5142 includes iron transfer and color chart. Send 25 cents, your name, address, and pattern number to Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger New York 36 for the 1957 Needlework Album with fifty six pages and directions for crochet items and a quilt.

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

DAR Hears Fifth Graders New Officer Entertain Club

The Nabby Lee Ames chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met with Mrs. Gordon B. Gray hosting at Cottage Tea House. Mrs. Burnelle spoke on Historical Treasures and her recent Washington, D. C. duties as historian general.

Lowell E. Burnelle Nabby Maude Lee Dorsey Plymouth Mass George Washington Alfred Carpenter Mildred Chatter T. E. Gibson H. E. Wise J. R. Ebright Arthur Carpenter Middleport Jonathan Meigs Meigs County R. F. Main James H. Gale Federal Bureau of Investigation United States Department of Justice

Rubber Pioneer Gives Open Talk at Plains High

Firestone Rubber pioneer Fred L. Helm will speak to Plains High School students in the auditorium Wednesday at 1 30 pm. Helm, a Firestone public relations veteran, describes Liberia where 80 000 acres were turned to rubber plantations and new processing plants were built. He holds BS and MA from Ohio State University. Public is invited.

Firestone Liberia Fred L. Helm Plains High School Helm The Tropics Firestone Tire and Rubber Co Ohio State University

Cafeteria Opens at St Paul School Under Lunch Program

The St Paul School cafeteria, now operating on the National School Lunch Program, serves about 120 children daily. Run partly on a voluntary basis, the cook is assisted by two mothers. funds from the Home School Association Fall Festival paid for equipment. It opened January 28.

St. Paul School Kathleen Home- School Association

Good Beef and Lamb Stews Make Tasty One Dish Meals

Recipe column by Gaynor Maddox presents two hearty stews Chinese Beef Stew with beef and bean sprouts and a lamb stew baked under a mashed potato crust. Instructions cover prep steps, simmer times, and serving ideas, including tomorrow's dinner menu with sides.

Gaynor Maddox

Lessons in Bridge by Oswald Jacoby

The article analyzes a three no trump hand where South ducks diamonds, observes heart discards, and counts distribution to decide on a club finesse. South's correct technical plan fails due to favorable unknown distributions, illustrating that best percentage play can still lose.

West South Singleton East

Bridge bidding puzzle with a final decision for South

Silent duplicate match asks South to decide after West passes and East opens with a weak heart hand. With a double suggesting takeout but three spades and a weak heart stop, South must choose the bid now as the auction proceeds to Pass Pass.

West

Wesleyan Mission Talk Highlights Puerto Rico Work

Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society February meeting featured a program on missionary work in Puerto Rico. Rev. and Mrs. Ira L. Shanafelt hosted. Howard Romine led a film on the island’s geography and missionary history. June Hunter and Mary Archer staged a playlet illustrating meeting results.

Wesleyan Puerto Rico Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society Ira L. Shanafelt Howard Romine June Hunter Mary Archer Gilbert Knight Evan Edwards Shanafelt Floyd Ballenger

Progressive Literary Club Elects Officers

The Progressive Literary Club met at Morris Ave with Mrs Norman Engh and elected a slate for the coming year Mrs Ernest Horn serves as president Mrs John Hartley first vice president Mrs Erle Bridgewater second vice president Mrs Dana Barnhill corresponding secretary Mrs Kenneth Barrows recording secretary and Mrs Lewis Jandes treasurer A religious program was given by Mrs Jandes Fourteen members and one guest Mrs Hal Rowland attended Next month the group will meet with Mrs Clara Andrews.

Progressive Literary Club Norman Engh Morris Ave Ernest Horn John Hartley Erle Bridgewater Dana Barnhill Kenneth Barrows Lewis Jandes Jandes Hal Rowland Clara Andrews

Airline Thursday Club elects officers at meeting

The Airline Thursday Club of the Airline Christian Church met at Mrs. Harry Love’s home with eight members and one guest. Mrs. Blanche Elliot was elected secretary and Mrs. Love treasurer. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for March 14 at Mrs. Sam Scott’s home.

New Marshfield Airline Thursday Club Airline Christian Church Harry Love Blanche Elliot Love Sam Scott

Club Calendar Highlights Local Social Events Tonight

Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge meets at 8 p m. Higley Study Circle hosts a 1 p m luncheon at Cottage Tea House. Albany Wednesday Club gathers 7 30 p m with Mrs. C P Pearman. WIA to ITV with Mrs. Herbert Davis. Dues due. Bake sale postponed. Ohio University Newcomers Club at Health Center Auditorium 8 p m Dr Amos C Anderson guest speaker. Gold Star Mothers Chapter meets VFW Hall 7 30 p m. Happy Hour Club with Mrs Andrew Kovlan 4 Strathmore Blvd 8 p m Guest night. Athens Shrinettes 8 p m 19 N Shannon Ave led by Mrs Ted Stiff. Dinner tip: melt Cheddar over a frankfurter for quick lunch.

Albany C. P. Pearman ITV Herbert Davis Ohio University Newcomers Club Health Center Amos C. Anderson

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