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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1957

Page

6

Theta Gamma Phi to go national by affiliating with Theta Phi Alpha

Theta Gamma Phi will affiliate with national sorority Theta Phi Alpha on March 2. After approval to bypass probation the group petitioned to reactivate the Delta Chapter at Ohio University, making Theta Phi Alpha the 11th national sorority on campus.

Theta Gamma Phi National Theta Phi Alpha Frank Lynch Pittsburgh Theta Phi Alpha Delta Ohio University Lynch William Thompson Cincinnati Irene Devlin Ralph Beckett Joseph Gardner Athens Patricia Williams Fred L. Williams Woodard Ave Annette Kirchner W. H. Kirchner Grosvenor Ave Ann Guerra Gabriel Guerra Mill St Miss Guerra

Tuesday club calendars and Greek activities detailed

A dense schedule lists Tuesday events for Ladies TeGaTra Club, Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae, Study Club at Albany churches, VFW Auxiliary, Maecenas Literary Club, Needle Club, Progressive Literary Club, Troy Grange, Senior Circle, WSCS, Wesleyan Missionary Society, Zeta Alpha Beta Sigma Phi, and more. It also notes Danishes for a reception and lists Athens chapter development by Eta Gamma Phi with initiations planned for March and February rushing.

Study Club of Albany Temple Albany Methodist Church Albany Vfw Maecenas Literary Club Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society A. C. Smedley Raymond Dr J. H. Pierce Zeta Alpha Beta Sigma Phi Thomas H. Stubbs Fort St

Marines On Leave From Camp Pendleton And Camp Lejeune

Herbert D. Butts of the U S Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton California and Pfc John E Butts of the Marine Corp at Camp Lejeune North Carolina have been on leave recently visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Cecil Butts in Sandusky Ohio and also visiting friends and relatives in Athens.

Herbert D. Butts U. S. Marine Corps Camp Pendleton Calif Pfc John E. Butts Marine Corp Camp Lejeune N. C Cecil Butts Sandusky Ohio Athens

Indestructible Teether Sold At Local Pet Counter

A near indestructible teether for babies is advertised at the neighborhood store pet supply counter. A small rubber bone chew is highlighted as a tasty addition to Baby’s munchable items.

Four Winds to Perform at Ohio U Memorial Auditorium

The Four Winds, an up-and-coming vocal quartet formed at Ohio University in 1955, will sing at Memorial Auditorium on Wednesday January 9 at 7 30 p m with Norman Mathews and his orchestra. Proceeds benefit the university skating rink and field house. Tickets available at Logan's College Book Store and the Memorial Auditorium box office.

The Four Winds Memorial Auditorium Lambda Chi Alpha Norman Mathews WOUI John Rhinehart Ohio University Windsor Toledo Pittsburgh Akron Cleveland Colorado Moon Winds Lambda Chi Quartet Jimmy Karlan Logan’s College Book Store

Sleepy-time linen embroidery pattern no 2634

Needlework pattern 2634 includes iron transfer for six designs 5 by 3 inches with two each of three motifs, color chart and stitch illustrations. Send 25 cents, your name address and pattern number to Anne Cabot at Athens Messenger New York.

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

Manners and mealtime tips for social upkeep at home

The column advises using a desk calendar to track appointments and invites, explains handling restaurant checks gracefully, and stresses punctuality in public meetings. It also offers simple recipe tips for quick snacks, including lemon butter sauce and chicken salad buns.

Women workers confront home life balance in 1950s column

A columnist notes more married women work outside the home and adopt a masculine attitude toward domestic life. She argues many will quit only when their peace at work compares unfavorably to home chaos, urging honesty about motives and the impact on children.

New Fashions Emphasize Comfort and Ease

New York designers unveil spring collections built around natural body lines and easy movement. Jackets stay short and loose while the slim silhouette remains, cape trends appear, and ankle-length gowns persist, offering comfort without sacrificing style for women.

New York

Blue Crutch Drive Raises 350 For Polio Fund

Thirty six members of the Order of Rainbow for Girls collected 350 dollars in the annual Blue Crutch sale in Athens. Led by Carolyn Williams, seven Beta Sigma Phi girls aided. Athens police helped place coin containers in local businesses for the drive coordinated by Mrs. Darrel Todd.

Order of Rainbow Athens Carolyn Williams Kappa Rho Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Athens County Darrel Todd Athens Coin Container

Lessons in Bridge by Oswald Jacoby

An old timer presents a hand from the Eastern Mixed Team Championship of 1933. West is Ted Lightner, a top player, and East is the late Mrs. S. W. Peck of New York. After Mrs. Peck bids diamonds, Lightner opens the suit and the defense wins a diamond and a heart.

Bridge Oswald Jacoby West Ted Lightner East Mrs. Peck Lightner

Takeout doubles and two diamonds in bridge bidding

A bridge column discusses takeout double responses and the two diamond bid by Mrs. Peck, arguing such bids suit weak hands when partner’s opening is doubled. It notes how Mrs. Nelson at another table handled four hearts and trump play, and warns partners must share understanding of these bids.

Aldine Nelson Boston East Nelson Peck

Missionary Group Meets at Kincade Home

The South Canaan Missionary Band gathered at Erwin and Mrs. Kincade’s home Thursday with 16 members. Mrs. Kincade led, Mrs. Mansfield led devotions, and Mrs. Lawson read letters from missionaries. Refreshments were served. next meeting set for February 1 at the Kaysers with Pastor Clair S. Thompson outlining a study of the mission field.

South Meade Kayser Clair S. Thompson

Circle of Ruth Makes Cancer Dressings

Circle of Ruth members and a guest met with Aurie French for an oyster soup lunch. Fourteen attendees prepared cancer dressings and plan to continue February 7 with Edna Smith. Mazie Hanning led devotions.

Circle of Ruth Chase Ruth Aurie French Edna Smith Mazie Hanning

Bridge puzzle asks bid choice after 1 Spade Double

In the given bridge sequence North East South West 1 Spade Double, South holds 32 954 iKJ1076S 867, and must choose the two diamond bid to show suit. The prompt asks what you would do as South with a diamond holding and notes no chance to bid later and references a later question with similar bidding needing a response.

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Ladies TeGaTra Club Earl Tucker Donald Mace Baker Neighborhood Council Henry DePue Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Club Chapter House S. College St George Riser Robert Wilson FE. L. Poston Hocking St Progressive Literary Club Cottage Tea House Lancaster St Elmer Tom Troy Grange Coolville Grange Hall CCL D. M. Downard E. State St William J. Davidson First Methodist Church Edward Algeo Hillcrest Dr C. F. Tompkins Harry Smith Pomeroy Mrs Dwight Scott CCS Donald Hoffee Maplewood Dr Baby Care Mr. John Fawcett Chesterhill, Ohio Ohio U Joan Ma Ted Pritchard John Marino Steubenville Asma By Oswald Jacoby York Silk Easler Athens, Ohio Jaynes Furniture Jaynes Franklin, Pullman Or Heywood- Wakefield Franklin, Pullman and Heywood - Wakefield Iee
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