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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1957

Page

9

Federation Plans Junior Festival in Athens April 6

National Federation of Music Clubs sets April 6 Junior Festival in Athens with entrants up to age 18. Committee lists Mary Blayney C E Heft Edward Hodnett Maurel Hawkins L C Mitchell Carl Ness Mary T Ness Willard Phelps Dwight Robinson Richard Selleck. Also guests Mrs. Coombs and Mrs. Hummel.

Federation of Music Clubs Athens Maurel Hawkins Mary Blayney C. E. Heft Edward Hodnett L. C. Mitchell Carl Nessley Mary T. Ness Willard B. Phelps Dwight Robinson Richard Selleck Harry Coombs Columbus Ohio Federation of Music Clubs P. B.hummel Washington Court House Coombs Hummel Hawkins

Junior Circle Hears Dr. Black on planning a child’s future

Dr Bernard Black told the Junior Circle of the CCL that parents and child should work together on a plan linking the child to a vocation suited to his abilities and personality. Guests included Mrs Bernard Black and several other members. refreshments were served by several hostesses.

Bernard Black CCL Black Otis Simpson Robert C. Wickham Burton DeVeau Clyde Bronson Benton Miller Robert Falkner S. Eric Molin George Hunter R. E. Main E. P. Lynn James McMullen

We, The Women and the Steely Eyes

A prose meditation describes women as having steely eyes that deter others and erase recognition in everyday scenes from doors and queues to workplaces. It contrasts with the warmth and compassion women can show, questioning why a woman would let her eyes create a barrier between herself and the world.

Four Get Degrees at Rome Grange Abbreviated Ceremony

Four candidates received first and second degrees at Rome Grange on Thursday. Yvonne Matlack read a compliment letter from Bruce Tom, state Grange lecturer, about the youth Grange newsletter. Rome Grange won the subordinate blue ribbon for the third consecutive year in the national Grange achievement contest. A committee was formed to start Operation Fordward, and youth members will meet Wednesday to discuss entering the state drill team contest. The Grange open house is tentatively set for April.

Rome Grange Yvonne Matlack Bruce Tom State Grange Grange Gaylord Cook Fordward

Manners in dress for couples at social events

The text argues casual clothes suit men while a woman at a party looks foolish if her male partner wears backyard barbecue attire. It warns clothes do not make the man but wrong clothes make him conspicuously ill suited.

Pattern Offer and Needlework Ideas for Young Readers

The Athens Messenger lists pattern No. 8337 for sizes 9 to 18 with 544 yards of fabric and 39 inch width. Send 35 cents, your name and address to Sue Burnett at The Athens Messenger for pattern No. 8337 and 25 cents for the Basic FASHION Spring Summer 1957 book. A crochet and embroidery scarf pattern No. 5022 is also advertised with 25 cents, plus updates on the Needlework Album featuring designs and gift patterns.

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

Old Store Still Provides Hitching Rack for Horses

The Kibble sisters operate a store at Reedsville Meigs County above Ohio River floods and maintain a substantial hitching rack for horses in front of the business. The rack is well kept and whitewashed, a rarity in Ohio outside Amish and Mennonite areas. The store front bears A. B. Kibble, reflecting a long family merchandising and postal tradition.

Kibble Sisters Reedsville Meigs County Ohio A. B. Kibble Kate Lucy Kibble Olive Township Kibble

Community Women Hold Various Club Meetings Tonight

Fidelity Rebekah Lodge hosts installation at 8 pm with silent auction items. Canasta Club meets with Mrs. Doe Dearth to observe Mrs. Hawk's birthday. Athens County Unit of American Cancer Society executive board in parish lounge at 7 30 pm. Minear Chapter CES initiation practice at Guysville 7 30 pm. 0 990 PEO with Mrs. Hopkins 7 30 pm. Intermediate Circle of CCL with Mrs. Biggers 36 N High 8 30 pm. Rev Chester D Marquis speaker. United Lutheran Women with Mrs. Reininga 44 Charles 8 pm. Albany WCTU meets at Mrs. Howard Stanley home 7 30 pm.

Athens County American Cancer Society Church of the Good Shepherd CCL William Biggers N. High Chester D. Marquis United Lutheran Church Warren Reininga Charles

Miss Davis Honored At Dessert Bridge Party

Miss Katherine Davis of Alpha Delta Pi was guest of honor at a dessert bridge party Friday afternoon at the Alpha Gamma Delta house. She will leave Ohio University in February to be married. Hostesses included Mrs. Susan Rhodes Mrs Henrietta Spence and Mrs Irene Lyons. Hearts and valentine decor featured, high scores by Mrs J B Heidler Miss Blanche Long and Mrs Ruth Christman.

Katherine Davis Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Davis Ohio University Susan Rhodes Henrietta Spence Zeta Tau Alpha Irene Lyons Alpha Epsilon Phi J. B. Heidler Blanche Long Ruth Christman

Lessons in Bridge South and the heart game

The article analyzes a bridge hand where South holds five cards in each suit and decides to raise to game after a redouble, while West’s bluff redouble only slows the opponents. It discusses alternative actions like a jump to three spades to preempt and the potential outcomes for East and the North-South pair.

South North West East

Medina Woman Credits Rennel Concentrate Weight Loss

Mrs. Teubner reports losing 44 pounds in a period after using Rennel Concentrate. She began at 189 pounds and reached 145 pounds, promoting Stay Slim The Rennel Wavy and urging readers to ask pharmacists for 4 ounces of Rennel Concentrate.

Medina Ohio

Athens Lodge Installs New Officers for Nannie Allom Unit

Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge in Athens installed officers and installing officers last week. Key roles filled include noble grand Flo Black and deputy president Jean Chase with many others named, plus gifts presented to outgoing noble grand Gertrude Irwin. The hall featured gladiola and red carnations from Mrs. James Hunsicker of New Hall California.

Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge of Athens Jean Chase Bessie Fairchild Myrtle Ford Veda Carpenter Edna LaFollett Nellie Horn Inside Guardian Ruth Bridgewater Mable Cage Musian Bess Forbes Noble Grand Flo Black Ruth Cumrine Lillian James Hunsicker New Hall Calif

Boy Celebrates Third Birthday At Family Party

A three year old Joe Williams celebrated his birthday at a party hosted by his parents. Guests included Don Norman Jack Miller Linda Norman Patty Norman Terry Miller Annetta Steele and Davey Williams with games and refreshments.

Joe Williams Don Norman Jack Miller Linda Norman Patty Norman Terry Miller Annetta Steele Davey Williams

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Ewing Auditorium YWCA Coats Foster's The House of Fashion Junior Circle Dr. Black Ruth Millett Imperial Milk Imperial Orsor A Fairmont Kate Kibble Ohio River Grover Cleveland Kibbles S. Kibble Clyde Whitlatch Mrs Fidelity Rebekah Lodge New Marshfield Minear Ces Guysville R. C. Hopkins WCTU Albany Wctu Howard Stanley Culligan Gury Walter Irvin Pres W. Stimson Miss Davis Stunk Bridge South Court Street Brand Name Retailer Rennel Athens Lodge Cline Pharmacy Co Goth Ade Eed Cornwell Athens Jewelers S. Court St Athens, Ohlo Boy St.joseph
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