BPW Studies 1957 Ohio Legislature Platform
The Athens BPW club discussed the 1957 Ohio legislature platform at a recent meeting. A panel led by Miss Geraldine Hope reviewed issues including education funding four-year mill levy, equal rights, civil service, national security, tax reform, water rights, juvenile delinquency, social security anti discrimination, highway safety and driver training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Athens Business and Professional Women’s Club
Geraldine Hope
Miss Hope
League of Women Voters
Helen Clark
Emogene Davis
BPW
Alice Brewer
Why would a pretty girl hide her looks in odd outfits
A narrator comments on women students wearing plaid Bermuda shorts loose shirts and bulky socks describing how the attire visually adds pounds and shrouds femininity while noting the wearers appear pleased with their unconventional style and questioning the motive.
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America
Athens Garden Club showcases house plants and begonias
The Athens Garden and Nature Club met at Mrs. Ralph Camp’s home. Twelve members exchanged slips and seeds and shared leaf and slip propagation methods. Mrs. James Josten discussed begonia cultivation. Guest Mrs. Samuel Gilmore attended and a luncheon with apple sauce or baked apple and vanilla ice cream was served.
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Ralph Camp
Athens Garden and Nature Club
James Josten
Samuel Gilmore
Church Calendar and Birth Announcement
Thursday items include Bishop Class at Central Ave Methodist Church and United Church Women at Mt. Zion. A baby girl Allison Elizabeth Ashton was born January 29 in Houston St John’s Hospital to Mr and Mrs S Thomas Ashton of Houston. Friendship Class of Richland Ave Methodist meets at George Norman home with Paul Jones co host. silent auction planned February 16 at Carl Rose home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop
Central Ave. Methodist Church
Howard Elliott
Clarks Chapel
Wscs
Virgil C. Maxwell
S. Thomas Ashton
Houston
Tex
Allison Elizabeth
St. John’s Hospital
J. W. Ashton
D. David Reeder
Athens
Richland Ave
Squeeze play analysis in Winter National bridge hand
Oswald Jacoby reviews a bridge hand from this year’s Winter National open pairs qualifying round. Several players reached up to seven hearts, but the squeeze only worked in optimal layouts. with West holding specific spade cards the tactical sequence could yield more.
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Oswald Jacoby
Bridge deal note with North South vulnerability
Bridge bidding and card layout fragment shows North and South as vulnerable with a 64 pass sequence and a hand distribution including KJ AKQJ954 for North, 104 A for South, and Q972 1098 Q42 e QJ7654 across the table. The snippet likely captures the start of a play or bidding.
Bridge Bidding Dilemma: Two Spades as Responsive Call
In the given auction West North East South one double one You hold AQBTE WOT KE5 954 and must decide whether to bid two spades. The two spades bid serves as a flexible response depending on partner’s hand.
Grand Prize in Seven No Trump Thriller Weighs Squeezes and Finesses
The narrative centers on a seven no trump contract where South counts thirteen top tricks with two aces a king and solid heart length. North holds two aces and a king but a singleton club limits tricks, prompting standard plays with diamonds and a potential jack finesse. A few experts prefer a squeeze, risking seven or eight down.
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South
North
Crochet shrug pattern with rhinestone trim and lace edging
Advertisement for Pattern No 5758 a crochet shrug with rhinestone or pearl trim ready-made lace edging in soft pastels. Includes sizes for children and women with stitch illustrations. Send 25 cents coin, name, address and pattern number to Anne Cabot at Athens Messenger New York. Also promotes the 1957 Needlework Album of 56 pages selling for 25 cents.
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Sue Burnett
Athens Messenger
Ave. Americas
New York
N. Y
Anne Cabot
Valentine Favorites in Leather Accessories and Luggage
Leather goods retailers highlight leather accessories and luggage as top Valentine gifts. Items range from jewel boxes and cufflink kits to picture frames, travel kits, map cases, and brief cases with initials. Prices vary from four to fifteen dollars, with pockets, compartments, and durable hardware common features.
Catholic Women Form New Club at St Pauls
A parish Altar and Rosary Society meeting formed the Catholic Women's Club, a diocesan body linked to the National Council of Catholic Women. Officers elected for two years include Mrs. John Miller Chauncey president, Mrs. Robert Main vice president, Mrs. Frank Meyers secretary, and Mrs. Edward Moran treasurer. The first project is a parish family social on March 17 with co chairs Mrs. Raymond Finn and Mrs. Gabriel Guerra.
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Altar and Rosary Society
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Catholic Women’s Club
National Council of Catholic Women
John Miller
Chauncey
Robert Main
Frank Meyers
Edward Moran
Raymond Finn
Gabriel Guerra
What’s So Intolerable In Teaching Child To Share
Mrs. Muriel Lawrence argues against giving children private goods such as phones or cars. Parents should model sharing to teach cooperation versus indulgence. The piece links sharing to future work, parenting, and family harmony, urging realistic limits and responsibility.
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Cathy
Bill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ethel Beekman
Athens Club
Waverly Club
Ruth Millett
United Church
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Ashtons
Scott
Claiborne
Ates
Floor
Singer Sewing Center
Singer Company
Singer Mfg. CO
Tenet Tet
West
N.T
Peatry
You
Cauith Hala
George Roberts
W. Washington
E. Main St
Pomeroy
Gallipolis
Coe
Muriel Lawrence
Mle
East State
Ann Page
Marvel
BIG Westinghouse
Laundromats
Westinghouse Laundry
Westinghouse
W. Washington St
Chesterhill, Ohio
Willett
Heywood
Wakefield
Madden
Norwalk
General Electric
Tappan
Delker
Franklin
Pennsylvania
Fawcett
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