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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1956

Page

7

Family travel and military updates from Athens area

The column lists residents returning from Florida vacations including Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rauch Jr and daughter Vicki visiting Indian River City and Fort Lauderdale, and Mr. and Mrs. Seth Lewis visiting Miami with friends. Sgt Rod Sidwell discharged at Camp Sheridan, and the Sidwells plan to reside in Zanesville. Other notes cover students at Greenbrier Military Academy, attendance at the Chicago Furniture Market, and relatives visiting illness in Morehead City.

Frank Rauch, Jr Vicki Florida Frank Rauch, Sr Indian River City Fort Lauderdale Seth Lewis Athens Miramar Miami Roderick Ondis Donald Lee Mrs. Lewis Jane Morgan Rod Sidwell Mannheim Germany Camp Sheridan Sidwell Helen Dunn Chicago Zanesville Jack White IC. R. White Blackburn Hill Greenbrier Military Academy Harold B. Cornwell la Vierre L. Lovette Jack D. Young Ward Miller Sergeant Young Mr. Young Morehead City N. C Cherry Point Marine Air Base Raleigh

All-Purpose Costume Tops Spring Fashion Surge

New York reports a 1956 spring fashion wave led by the all purpose costume that adapts with jackets and coats. Editors from across the U S and abroad preview slimmer silhouettes, varied textures, peel bolero lines, straight skirts, back belts, and more full evening gowns with bold hats and accessories anticipated for Easter shopping.

New York United States

Lydia Lash Evans Club Meets at Mrs. Paul Kimes Home

The Lydia Lash Evans Club gathered at Mrs. Paul Kimes home with 15 members and one guest. Mrs. John Webb announced the program committee while Mrs. Charles Jump Mrs. Fred Mc Bride and Mrs. Walter Porter were named to the nominating panel. Mrs. L. C. Baker presented her daughter Mrs. Carl Clifford who spoke on Family of TV Rooms and displayed drapery samples and window shades. A salad course was served.

Lydia Lash Evans Paul Kimes John Webb Charles Jump Fred McBride Walter Porter Robert Merz Ross Wright O. G. Houck Roll Call L. C. Baker Carl Clifford

Needlework patterns and samplers offered in 1956 catalog

Details for pattern No 8355 in multiple skirt and blouse sizes with yardage and ordering steps via Sue Burnett The Athens Messenger. Also pattern No 5634 with iron transfer designs and a note on Anne Cabot offerings at The Athens Messenger. Advertises Needlework Album 56 pages plus 3 gift patterns for 25 cents.

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

Best Dressed Women Named by New York Dress Institute

The New York Dress Institute announced the world's best dressed list after a poll of fashion editors and designers. Tied for first are Mrs William Paley and Grace Kelly, with Duchess of Windsor and Princess Margaret tied for second, and several social figures listed among the others.

Dorothy Roe New York New York Dress Institute William Paley CBS Grace Kelly Mrs. Paley Barbara Cushing Mainbocher Miss Kelly Duchess of Windsor Princess Margaret Byron Foy Paris Rodolfo Crespi O'Connor Twins Rome Winston Guest William Randolph Hearst, Jr Jacques Balsan Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Arturo Lopez-Willshaw Countess of William S. Paley

Wednesday Club and Local Meetings Schedule

A list of community gatherings and clubs for Wednesday including New Marshfield Canasta, Mothers Circle at 106 Maplewood Drive, Temple WSCS at 8, Faculty Wives Club 2 to 4, a music program by Mrs Karl Ahrendt, Nursery at Presbyterian Church 1 30 to 4 30, Fidelty Rebekah Tate 8, Naomi Bible Class at Plains Methodist 7 30, PEO 26 Sunnyside 7 30, Maecenas Literary Club 2 15 with Mrs Elmer Bingman, Athens Needle Club 2, Lodi Extension 7 30, Pocahontas Lodge 7 30 and Albany Riding Club 8. Include notes on note changes and dues payments.

D.U. Center Karl Ahrendt Willard Phelps Presbyterian Church

Dinner Honors Dr. H T Houf at Ohio University Center

Dr Horace T Houf of the Ohio University philosophy department was guest of honor at a department dinner at Ohio University Center. He received a leather bound volume of letters of appreciation from students colleagues and friends. Attendees included the Hous and university leaders. Mr and Mrs Paul L Curtis announce the birth of daughter Caryl Lincoln on January 8.

Horace T. Houf Department of Philosophy Ohio University Ohio University Center Houf John C. Baker W. H. Cooper Idus L. Murphree Robert M. Wieman Stanley Grean Troy Organ Rush Elliott Walter S. Gamersfelder Paul L. Curtis Sally Link Columbus Caryl Lincoln

Hidden signals in bridge play yields deceptive finesse

Oswald Jacoby explains a card play principle to mislead opponents by delaying the club finesse. Start by ruffing hearts, then draw trumps, but the key is to nudge East into a wrong guess about hearts by leading dummy's queen early. If the club finesse fails, you force a diamond signal and misdirect East into a poor return.

Oswald Jacoby West South East

Rebekahs Install New Officers in Athens and New Marshfield

Delilah Rebekah Lodge in New Marshfield installed officers Tuesday. Read: Marinda Stewart noble grand Hazel Trout past noble grand Alma Rhorick vice grand Bruce Hampton financial secretary Captalin Conkey recording secretary Delores Beal treasurer Edna Goff conductor Doris Mace warden Elsie Stevenson chaplain Virginia Carter musician Maud Judy color bearer Ann Dicken Erma Wagoner guardians. Supporters included Wilda McClain Bertha Phillips Lucille Efaw Ardat Llewellyn Ethel Elliott Evin Carter Dena Whitlatch Mattie Gabriel. Gifts given to installing officers past noble grand and musician. Hostesses Delores Beal Hazel Trout Mary Beal served refreshments to 40 members.

Lucinda van Meter Ruth Bridgewater Nannie Allum Maud Judy Ann Dicken Erma Wagoner Wilda McClain Bertha Phillips Lucille Efaw Ardath Llewellyn Ethel Elliott Evin Carter Dena Whitlatch Mattie Gabriel Noble Delores Beal Hazel Trout Mary Beal

Baby pale and hungry in winter inquiry prompts cold reply

Doctors note that when parents report a pale baby with no appetite in winter they often respond that the child spends little time outdoors and the weather is too cold for outdoor activity.

Manners and a Modest Dance Date Advice

A note on social etiquette advises a girl to invite her regular dance partner to the club event, arguing a date should be chosen by manners and not assumed. The piece then shifts to a recipe hint: mix molasses with milk and pour over hot oatmeal for a simple meal.

Bridge bidding puzzle with South hand notes

In a standard four player auction, South holds 4 7 3 with 6 spades and diamonds? The text presents two bidding scenarios. Primary question asks whether to pass with North limited to nine high card points, aiming for a comfortable contract.

South Wees North

Beta Sigma Phi Meets for Program You and Your Audience

Beta Sigma Phi met Tuesday with Mrs. Orville Crabtree at 107 Mill Street. Mrs. Gordon Stout presented You and Your Audience. Fifteen members attended. next meeting set for January 17 at Miss Zoe Baird's home.

Beta Sigma Phi Orville Crabtree Mill St Gordon Stout Zoe Baird

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Sidwells Jeryl Helene Earnest McGraner Union St J. Lowell Rappan Delia Denny Winter Park Fla Dennis Ours Onio Foster's Hallmark Cards Greeting Card Logans Serine de Morner Dress Institute C. E. Stout Ira Burnfield Maplewood Drive Temple Clarence Arbaugh Fidelty Rebekah Tate Naomi The Plains Methodist Church Lloyd Kittle Oscar Fulton Sunnyside Maecenas Literary Club Elmer Bingman Homer Brown Athens Needle Club H. T. Wise Franklin Albany Riding Club Lodi Carol Ruth Pocahontas Lodge H.T. Houf Rebekahs Baby Care Four Star Playhouse Mig. Co Singer Sewing Machine Company Singer Sewing Center Singer Sewing Machine CO N. Court Sensene St. Connex A&p's Marvel Vy Gal Good Housekeeping Culligan Water Conditioning, Inc Walter Ervin Tweedie Jacqueline Sale Arch-Preserver Robbe Davy Crockett Cowboy Boots SHOE South Court Street
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