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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1956

Page

9

Open House Invite for Bartlett Diffendal Speck Family

Plan open house in thens John R Los Angeles Calif Mrs James E Bartlett Josephine Columbus Mrs Oli ver J Diffendal Bette Dayton Mrs Elmer A Speck Ruth Tul lahoma Tenn Donald R Colum bus Jack US Air Force stationed in England Larry L US Navy stationed at Norfolk and David at home They have 13 grandchildren Friends and relatives invited to call Sunday afternoon between two and five at Carr home 678 Poplar St Nelsonville

Thens John R Los Angeles Calif James E. Bartlett Josephine Columbus Oliver J. Diffendal Bette Dayton Elmer A. Speck Ruth Tullahoma Tenn Donald R. Columbus Jack US Air Force England Larry L US Navy Norfolk David Carr Poplar St Nelsonville

Cancer Topic Of Grange At Meeting

galdens Grange 180 met Thurs evening with Master Russe Bashore presiding Mrs John Risch presented a film on cancer The grange will visit the Ang Grange on March 24 to Confer the fourth degree as part of the inspection program March is first and second degrees will be conferred on a class of candidates The grange will give a miscellaneous shower on March 1 for Mr and Mrs Michael Byron There is also a list of members and guests served refreshments by the committee in charge There are about 325000 elk in the United States The United States produced 872 tons of iron ore in 1954.

Galdens Grange Russe Bashore John Risch Alang Grange Michael Byron William Smith Harry Jacoby Verna Marquis Bess Jones Winifred Kelly Charles Evans

How I Lost 22 Lbs Safely Quickly

A fragmentary personal note describes rapid weight loss attempts with fatigue and unclear methods. The text is garbled, referencing pounds, ounces, and uncertain substances, offering no reliable or verifiable health guidance.

Missionary Group Hosts Missionary Society Meeting

Mrs Gilbert Knight and Mrs Ronald Kimes hosted the Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society at Mrs Knight's. June Hunter spoke on The Foundations of Faith, with prayers led by Shantfelt Cross and Smedley. Plans included making bandages for the leper mission and study of The Unchanging Commission. A chocolate dessert was served.

Gilbert Knight Ronald Kimes Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society Knight June Hunter J. L. Shantfelt C. E. Cross Smediey Cross

Local Club Meetings and Social Events Listed for Week

Community groups from Kiwanis and Beta Sigma Phi to PTA and Legion Auxiliary announce programs and meetings. Highlights include Theta Alpha chapter at 58 Stewart Street with guest speaker Mrs John Risch, West Side PTA Founders Day at the school, and various study circles and study circles potluck dinners with locations and times.

F. C. Kershner Carl Nessley Peach Ridge Fred Sa Theta Alpha Beta Sigma Phi George Davis Stewart St John Risch West Side PTA Hobson Study Circle Isaac Vaughn Morris Ave Ooo OU Center W. H. Cooper

Repairing a Baby Care Book Binding

A reader suggests reinforcing damaged baby care books by attaching eyelets along the edge and tying pages with string or stout ribbon after the binding is worn out. The aim is to extend the life of the books when bindings fail.

TV Star Shares Diet Change For Weight Control

TV star Janis Paige describes skipping breakfast as a habit she broke while starting a new TV role. She details her routine shift from coffee mornings to three square meals daily, noting noon hunger and the impact of late night meals on weight.

Casa Janis National Dairy Council Janis Paige Paige Nanette Fabry

Spring Date Wear Patterns and Home Arts Tips

Readable sections describe date frocks pattern numbers 8002 and 8021 with sizes and yardage, plus ordering details to Sue Burnett in New York. The page also shares diet, weight loss anecdotes, and several quick craft notes on cake making, tote rag embroidery, meat loaf sauce, garlic bread, and a crochet knit album all in a vintage homemaking column tone.

Bur 'Nett Athens Messenger Ave. of the Americas New York N.Y Anne Cabot Messenger Ave Amer Eas Aldorens Jong

Lessons in Bridge from Jacoby and the West Hand

A bridge puzzle poses how West should play today’s hand after leading the jack of diamonds. Declarer plays ace of diamonds and, despite odd signals, West continues with ten of diamonds on trick two as South hoped, shaping the later play and potential outcomes.

Jacoby Ny Ump Triers Aaxing Natur TY Dum Ratty West South Declarer

Bridge bidding question sparks debate on best contract

In a four user supplied bidding sequence North South East West pass, South rebids two hearts. If partner shows a four-card heart fit, raise to three hearts. otherwise play in four with a part score. The prompt asks what South should do, noting a similar prior scenario and hints at a later answer.

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