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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1956

Page

6

Mental Health Topic of Zeta Alum Meeting

Miss Nowena Sprout spoke at the Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae gathering in Athens about the Mental Health Association and its work for children. She noted plans for institutes and a child guidance center by 1957, with 22 state centers offering diagnosis and treatment for emotionally disturbed individuals.

Nowena Sprout Zeta Tau Alpha Marian Coe Fred Sands Miss Sprout Athens Mental Health Association Athens

Birth of Daughter Anne Augustine in Silsbee Texas

Parents of Pfc and Mrs Raymond Augustine Jr announce the birth of a daughter Anne on January 7 in Silsbee Texas. They also have a son Michael Ray age six. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Bill Jackson of Silsbee and Mr and Mrs Raymond Augustine Sr of Athens Route 3. Augustine is stationed with the army in Germany.

Pfc Raymond Augustine, Jr Silsbee Texas Anne Michael Ray Bill Jackson Raymond Augustine Athens Pfc. Augustine Germany

Psychologist Addresses Literary Club on Mental Health

Psychologist on staff at the State Hospital spoke to the Social Literary Club on January 17. Mrs Kathryn Seaman compared mental illness to physical illness, noting family and community attitudes. The need for a regional guidance and clinic was stressed, with Ohio hosting 22 clinics but none in southeastern Ohio. Mrs Joe Heidher hosted at Mrs Ht Benz's home on Fairview Ave.

Social Literary Club Kathryn Seaman State Hospital Ohio Joe Heidher E- Benz Fairview Ave

Maternity Classes Planned by Sheltering Arms Group

A group led by Alyon coupier and Eva Dig ma Phi met with Miss Zoe Baird to finalize plans for a four part Maternity and Infant Care lectures for Parents. The series opens January 26 at 7 30 p m in Sheltering Arms Hospital Nurs 8 Dining Room with a public program debated by Zoe Baird Anne Graham Martha Tolliver and Mrs James Farley on whether large cities have more advantages than small towns. Fifteen members attended the first meeting. next gathering set for February 7 at Mrs Maynard Coates home, 432 Richland Ave.

Cela Alyon Coupier Eva Digma Phi Zoe Baird Nurs Sheltering Arms Hospital George Davis Anne Graham Martha Tolliver James Farley Maynard Coates Richland Ave I

Faculty Members Exhibit Paintings at Ohio University

Contemporary works by 12 Ohio University Art Department faculty fill the Chubb Library Art Gallery with over 50 paintings in various mediums along with several sculptures and mosaics. The exhibit runs through January 31 and features contributors including David L. Hostetler Arles L. Smith Irving Schechter Edna Way William H. Olpp LC Mitchell Isabelle M. Work Milan Mihal Mary K. Leonard Dwight Mutetiler Donald O. Roberts and Robert M. Freimark.

Ohio University Art Department Chubb’ Library David L. Hostetler Irving Schechter Edna Way William H. Olpp LC Mitchell Isabelle M. Work Milan ‘Mihal Mary K. Leonard Dwight Mutetiler Donald 0. Roberts Robert M. Freimark

Mrs Kapple Hosts Vanderhoof Missionary Group

The Vanderhoot Missionary Sa nata met at Mrs Robert Kapple’s home on January 12 with Mrs Oleta Weaver presiding. Reports of gratitude for society aid were read from Bolivia Urundi and Africa. Each member proposed a plan for a sale. Refreshments served to 13 members and ten guests. The February 9 meeting will be at Wade Clem’s home and members should bring Valentine plans.

Vanderhoot Sanata Robert Kapple Oleta Weaver Bolivia South America Urundi Belgian Congo Africa Charles Wade Clem Valentine

Tipsy Custard Cake Goes from England to America

An English party dessert, Tipsy Custard Cake, adapted for American short cuts, is shared by Mrs. Margot Tischbein of Cincinnati. The recipe yields 10 servings and outlines the cake components and preparation steps. The piece presents a domestic culinary note highlighting cross cultural adaptation of a traditional dessert.

Gaynor Maddox Margot Tischbein Cincinnati United States

Albany Community Garden Club Hosts January Meeting

Mrs. L. H. Chase hosted the Albany Community Garden Club's January meeting with Mrs. George Bean presiding. Programs on Birds at Your Window and a round table on cellos followed, plus a reading by Mrs. Wilbur Baughman. Chase was named summer flower show chairman. 15 members attended. February hostess announced.

L. H. Chase Albany Community Garden Club George Bean Frank Radcliffe Celle Wilbur Baughman Chase E. M. Baughman

Gasco Club Meets on Mental Health at Home Meeting

The Women’s Gasco Club gathered at Mrs. L. L. Lovette’s home at 51 May Ave to hear Mrs. C. H. Southwiex speak on mental health. Co hosts included Mrs. George McKinniss, Mrs. Ralph Camp, and Mrs. Ernest Rowland. Secret sisters will be revealed at the February meeting.

C. H. Southwiex Women’s Gasco Club L. L. Lovette May Ave George McKinniss Ralph Camp Ernest Rowland

Athens Garden Club marks 20 years of civic projects

The Athens Garden Club celebrated its twentieth anniversary recalling decades of public service. Members highlighted district and state awards, plantings of thousands of trees, cemetery plantings, and memorial projects. The club sponsored flower shows since 1939, aided local institutions, and maintained a garden books shelf at the Athens County Library.

Au ‘Ens Garden Club Athens Athens Garden Club 7. M. Wolfe Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Route 30 West Union South Bridge West Union Street Route 33 Carpenter Street Triangle Athens Club Athens County Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens State Hospital Athens County Home Chillicothe Veterans Hospital

Church Women Plan Program and World Day of Prayer Details

Church Women met at the Church of God Monday evening to discuss the year’s program and projects. Treasurer reports showed balances of 45.37 and 977.28 in the general fund and International Scholarship and Goodwill Fund respectively. A World Day of Prayer planning committee was formed for Feb 17 at Central Ave Methodist. a special executive council meeting is set for Jan 25 at Mrs. Stehr's home. Representatives from missionary groups and wives of ministers were urged to attend. All Church women are invited to join meetings.

Edward Wilsey International Scholarship ‘and Goodwill Fund Wilsey Athens J. B. Maffett United Church ‘Women Executive Dale Orcutt Melvin Alkire P. C. Siders Central Ave Stehr United Church Women Cleveland Executive Council

Community Group Schedule for Weekend Activities

This listing outlines events including Summit Grange dance at 8 p.m., Square Dance Club at 8:30 p.m. at 100 Hall, Junior Circle dinner at OU Center, Nabby Lee Ames with Miss Olive Dorsey at 308 State Street, Athens Rainbow Girls installation at Masonic Temple, and dancing after. Monday activities cover Post Officers Auxiliary, WSCS, Mixed Duplicate Bridge, Presbyterian Women executive board, and group meetings at various Athens locations with dinner arrangements and initiations.

Summit Grange Junior Circle CCL Minear OES Central Ave. Methodist Church Athens Country Club Presbyterian Women's Association Frank Foster W. Union St Alton Hope Athens Ces Masonic Temple

Mrs D C Snow Hosts Sayre Study Club

Mrs D C Snow hosted the Sayre Study Club gathering on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs William Smith presiding. Mrs Robert Studer read a health paper as new member Mrs W E Rosenheimer was welcomed. Committees were named by the president for the program and the meeting closed with the Club Women’s Creed.

D. C. Snow Sayre Study Club William Smith Robert Studer W. E. Rosenheimer Lucy Michael HL. Atkinson D.B. Green

Lessons in Bridge Playing by Oswald Jacoby

Oswald Jacoby discusses a bridge hand where ruffing hearts in the dummy is considered, noting an aggressive bid and the contract. South should expect to make in spades against strong defense, while West aims to curb dummy ruffing by leading the ace of spades and continuing with the spade sequence.

Oswald Jacoby South West Declarer

Card play details and funeral notices in brief

The excerpt notes bridge play where East uses king of hearts to exhaust dummy’s trumps and South ends with nine tricks. It also reports the return from Lancaster of Miss Flora Creed’s funeral, sister of the late Dr Creed. Separate item says a play reading group meets tonight at 8 in the Red Room of the speech building.

East South Rast West Marion Rose C. H. Creed Lancaster Flora Creed Dr. Creed Athens ‘State Hospital Creed

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