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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1957

Page

8

Wesleyan Service Guild hears Alaska trip report

Thirty one members 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 spoke about a Methodist led Alaska trip, while a film No Longer Strangers illustrated peace work by the Guild Christian Social Relations Committee.

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 Frances Packard Audra Blackwood E. S. Haller Vera McConkey Mary Ness Mary Staulder Gladys van Dyke Pearl Wilson

Dr Lobdell speaks on early Disciples history

Ohio University history professor Dr George Lobdell addressed the Christian Women's Fellowship on The History of the Disciples of Christ. He noted the church’s 150 year history and its nearly two million members, outlining faith fellowship and organization as core early century ideas.

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 Entered in National College Beauty Contest

Miss Nelda Booth of Alpha Xi Delta at Ohio University won the College Beauty Queen Contest, earning Ohio University representation among 59 schools. The senior journalism student from Chevy Chase Maryland qualified for the regional round of a spring national advertising program.

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

Pork Plentiful Here Are New Ways To Serve Chops

Pork chops featured in a Spanish style recipe with pimentos tomato puree and garlic. Chops brown in oil then simmer in sauce for about 30 minutes, served hot with pimento garnish and side dishes. A second method browns chops then simmers 45 minutes with bouillon for mashed potatoes.

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Lessons in Bridge by Oswald Jacov

Bridge column analyzes a North a jump to game and South opening bid, noting a successful squeeze by South after careful discard and ruff strategy. The play hinges on trump management, diamond handling, and East West defensive choices leading to South’s eventual winning line.

Oswald Jacob North South West Leduce King Dummy East

Needlework Pattern Album Offered by Anne Cabot

Send 25 cents in coins with your name and address and the pattern number to Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger New York 36. The Needlework Album offers crochet embroidery and knit designs plus three gift patterns printed directions. A map of the United States serves as a sampler with simple stitches and bright colors. Pattern 2083 features iron transfer and design details.

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

We, The Women By Ruth Millett on a Happy Family

The essay lists essentials for a contented family life. Love between husband and wife, mutual appreciation, secure parental love for children, shared companionship, cooperation, family humor and traditions, laughter, treasured memories, practical kindness inside and outside the home, and religion for comfort and hope are all required. Each member must contribute to happiness.

Fashion Preview Ends Today in New York Fashion Week

After five days and nearly 50 showings, 250 visiting editors depart with upbeat notes on spring 1957 style. Designers highlighted include Nettie Rosenstein, William Fox, Tina Leser, Anthony Blotta, Ben Reig, Harvey Berin, and groups like Suzy Perette, Anne Klein, Jack Horwitz, Kate Greenaway, with slim, comfortable spring suits and slender daytime dresses dominating the scene.

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

Mrs Dow Speaks to Progressive Literary Club on Japan

Mrs C L Dow addressed the Progressive Literary Club at the Cottage Tea House on a trip to Japan. She showed slides of Tokyo and four islands and described local customs. Mrs William spoke of sending a crocheted rug to Mrs Dwight Eisenhower and receiving thanks.

C. L. Dow Progressive Literary Club Cottage Tea House Nellie Horn Dow Japan Tokyo William Dwight Eisenhower

Pattern sales and a church class report from 1957

An ad invites 35 cents for a sewing pattern No 8465 with PATTO RAMA in sizes 32 to 46, plus 25 cents for the Spring Summer 57 pattern book. Nearby, Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae met at the chapter house for Founders Day planning and a spring rummage sale, with reports on philanthropies and donation baskets. The Plains Methodist Church Adult Fellowship Class met at Mrs. Carrie Nida’s home for a January meeting led by Mary Scott, planning a silent food auction and noting refreshments for 16 members.

Alpha Xi Delta S. College St Robert Wilson George Riser George Rutkoskie John Algeo T. C. McCracken Norman Dean Rutkoskie Algeo The Plains Methodist Church Carrie Nida Gaynelle Graham Mary Scott Dorothy Cade Julia Smith Alberta Linscott Charlotte Hawk

Calendar of Events in Albany and Athens Areas

A weekend and upcoming week listing several community activities. Saturday includes Albany Grange degree work at 8 p.m. and a rummage sale at the Alexander Church basement. Sunday features the Albany Community Song Fest at Temple Church 7:30 p.m. and OU Dames event at Rufus Putnam Auditorium 8 p.m. Also Newcomers Bridge and Sigma Phi Gamma gathering. Monday covers mixed duplicate bridge at Athens Country Club 7:30 p.m. and various organizational meetings.

Pallas Club G. L. Knight E. State St Albany Temple Church Rufus Putnam Margaret Davis Newcomers Bridge Homer Black Race St Sigma Phi Gamma Hotel Athens Athens Pta Council Athens Country

Rennel Concentrate Promises Quick Weight Loss

A Washington C. H. Ohio testimonial claims a 31 pound loss from 187 to 156 pounds after using Rennel Concentrate. The speaker says bloating ended and daily tasks became easier. Druggists are advised to sell 4 ounces of the liquid product.

Washington C. H Ohio

Athens Husbands Tickle Wives Appetites

In Athens Ohio on January 11 rumors say many husbands are taking wives out weekly to Blosser's Restaurant in Logan for a full meal. The couple enjoys Half Country Fried Chicken with potato vegetables salad rolls and coffee for $1.89. The wife says she is crazy about everything on the menu.

Athens Ohio East Side West Side Blosser’s Logan

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