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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1957

Page

6

Wesleyan Service Guild hears Alaska trip report

Thirty-one members of the Wesleyan Service Guild met in the Business and Professional Women's club room with Miss Erma Anderson presiding. Miss Arvilla VanDyke, Miss Gladys VanDyke, and Miss Edith McBee shared details of a Methodist guided tour to Alaska.

Wesleyan Service Guild Business and Professional Women’s Club Erma Anderson Mary Dillon Elma Beerbower Guild Christian Social Reations Committee Arvilla VanDyke Gladys VanDyke Edith McBee Alaska Northup Chicago Skagway Lake Louise Canada Juneau Laura Athearn Frances Packard Audra Blackwood E. S. Haller Vera McConkey Mary Ness Mary Staulder Gladys van Dyke Pearl Wilson

Dr George Lobdell speaks to Christian Women’s Fellowship

Ohio University history professor Dr George Lobdell told the Christian Women’s Fellowship that the Disciples of Christ church is about 150 years old with nearly two million members. He cited faith fellowship and organization as the early church pillars and noted the Disciples are the fifth largest brotherhood in the United States.

George Lobdell Ohio University Christian Women’s Fellowship Disciples of Christ Ruston Charles Jump Irene Chesser Ethel Sargent Carlos Cameron George Drach Moffett

OU Student Wins National College Beauty Queen Contest

Miss Nelda Booth of Alpha Xi Delta at Ohio University won the college beauty queen contest as part of a national event tied to a spring advertising campaign. The senior journalism student from Chevy Chase Maryland received the most votes among Ohio University entrants and will represent her college among 59 schools nationwide. She has qualified to be one of three regional college beauty queens featured in the national program.

Nelda Booth Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Ohio University Miss Booth Chevy Chase

Pork Chops Spanish Style Recipe Plan

Pork chops in Spanish style with pimentos tomato sauce and slow simmering guidance. Includes browning steps, optional bouillon, and serving ideas with mashed potatoes and sides. Also notes a second preparation method with paprika and beef bouillon and 45 minutes simmer.

Lessons in Bridge by Oswald Jacb

South makes a successful squeeze in a bridge problem after North's bold game bid. The play unfolds with trumps, discards, and a sequence ending in West unable to keep his spade stopper, allowing dummy to uncover three winning spades. East is squeezed and forced to concede.

Oswald Jacob North South West Leduce King Dummy East Queen of Ciu

What Makes a Happy Family

A thoughtful guide lists keys to harmony: a loving loyal pair, children cherished for who they are, shared companionship and cooperation, family jokes and traditions, laughter, treasured memories, internal and external kindness, and religion for comfort and hope. Each member must contribute for true happiness.

Fashion Preview Ends Today in New York

Weary members of the American fashion press wrapped a hard week after nearly 50 showings in five days. Editors praised Nettie Rosenstein Tina Leser Anthony Blotta Ben Reig Harvey Berin and others while noting spring suits are slender soft and easy in fit.

New York Nettie Rosenstein William Fox Tina Leser Anthony Blotta Ben Reig Harvey Berin Suzy Perette Anne Klein Jack Horwitz

Needlework patterns and alumnae meeting notes

An ad announces 25 cent needlework pattern books with iron transfer designs and a U S themed sampler while a separate notice reports Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae meeting at the chapter house on S College Street. Issues include plans for Founders Day, a spring rummage sale, and charitable projects with refreshments served after the meeting.

Alpha Xi Delta S. College St Robert Wilson George Riser George Rutkoskie John Algeo T. C. McCracken Norman Dean Rutkoskie Algeo

Plains Methodist Class Plans Auction Meeting

The January gathering of The Plains Methodist Church Adult Fellowship Class met at Mrs. Carrie Nida's home. Mrs. Gaynelle Graham co hosted. Devotions by Mary Scott and Dorothy Cade led Bible study. Julia Smith led the business meeting. A silent food auction was planned for the next meeting with Alberta Linscott and Charlotte Hawk as co hosts. Refreshments served to 16 members.

The Plains Methodist Church Carrie Nida Gaynelle Graham Mary Scott Dorothy Cade Julia Smith Alberta Linscott Charlotte Hawk

Calendar of events for Albany and surrounding groups

Saturday events include Albany Grange degree work at 8 p m and a rummage sale by the Women’s Association of Alexander Church at the court house basement. Sunday features the Albany Community Song Fest at Temple Church, O0 Dames event at Rufus Putnam Auditorium, Newcomers Bridge session, Sigma Phi Gamma gathering at Hotel Athens, and the Athens PTA Council meeting at the high school teachers lounge. Monday offers Mixed Duplicate Bridge at Athens Country Club with reservations, plus Athens Chapter 175 OES meeting and refreshments. Auxiliary plans include a Pi Kappa Alpha board party on Jan 24 and mothers weekend planning, with a meeting at Richland Ave Methodist Church for the advisory board and council for handicapped children.

Women’s Association of Alexander Church Court House Pallas Club G. L. Knight E. State St Rufus Putnam Margaret Davis Homer Black Race St Sigma Phi Gamma Hotel Athens Pi Kappa Alpha J. B. Heidler Martha Peters The Athens Council For Richland Ave. Methodist Church

Lost pounds with Renne Concentrate claim

Mrs. G. West of Washington C. H. Ohio reports dropping from 187 to 156 pounds after using Renne Concentrate. She credits reduced bloating and improved energy, claiming she can work faster now. She urges readers to ask druggists for four ounces of the liquid product.

Washington C. H Ohio G. West Florence St

Athens Husbands Tickled Wives Appetite

Athens, Ohio reports a growing trend of husbands taking wives out weekly to Blosser's Restaurant in Logan. The ad describes a meal featuring Half Country Fried Chicken with potato, vegetable, garden salad, rolls and coffee for $1.80, with wives praising the menu.

Blosser’s Logan

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