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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1955

Page

7

Mrs Parkis to Leave Columbus for London via Detroit

Mrs Nick Parkis departs early Thursday by plane from Columbus to Detroit then Pan American to London and Frankfurt to join husband Pvt Nick Parkis stationed at Hanau near Frankfurt. He completed basic training at Fort Knox and has been in Germany nearly two months. They plan to stay at least a year.

Nick Parkis Columbus Detroit Mich London Eng Frankfort Germany Pvt Hanau Parkis Technical School of the McBee Co Fort Knox

Alexander Women Name Committees For Presbyterian Group

The Women Association of the new Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. Letha Easler's home with co hosts, presiding officer Hattie Webb. Isabelle Snider installed new officers. Committees listed include finance sunshine solicitors hostess and window fund. Elsie Dixon led the program and devotions were by Mrs. Jarret Brown. Twenty three members and guest Mrs. Guy Brookins attended.

Women Association of the New Presbyterian Church Letha Easler Cora Biddie Margaret French Myra McVay Hattie Webb Madge Baker Isabelle Snider Delia Porter Letha Kasier Ile Snider Bess Lax Sunshine Jess Conn Lenore Evans Frances Allen Gertrude Radford Janette Byron Marguerite Moore Dorothy Oa Carolyn Hudnall MildredeHarg Carolyn Clutter Margaret Kasten Marie Crossen Adena Higgins Elsie Dixon Jaret Brown Dixon Guy Brookins

Albany VFW Auxiliary Inspection Attended by Nineteen

Nineteen members attended the Albany VFW Auxiliary inspection on January 25 led by district president Mrs. Maude Brookins of Oak Hill. Loree Barnes presided. gifts were presented to Mrs. Brookins. Members Clarys Stack and Bessie Goodin became new Auxiliary members.

Albany Vfw Maude Brookins Oak Hill Loree Barnes Brookins Albany Clarys Stack Bessie Goodin Dolores Whitlatch Nell Simonson Carol Evener Chillicothe Genevieve Grinstead Mary Rickard Velma Rickard Georgia Reisinger Albany Rest Home Albany Auxiliary Wheelersburg Beulah Cox Margaret White Virginia Hamill Maxine Goodman Arrella Herdman Wilma Allen Ella Jane Thomas Ava Greenlees

Parenting hints and early baby care tips mixed with Jamestown landmark note

The excerpt offers guidance on gentle weaning and dressing babies, encouraging patient parenting and avoiding overreacting to cries while acknowledging safe responses for real harm. It mentions the first representative government in America formed at Jamestown in 1619.

Ameri Jamestown

Bishop Class Meets at Central Ave Methodist Church

Mrs Pearly Clark and assistants hosted the Bishop Class at the Central Ave Methodist Church Thursday. Mrs Frank Beebe presided with Mrs Anna Edwards giving the devotions and Mrs Gertrude Matheny presenting a program of contests. Fifteen members attended and refreshments were served.

Pearly Clark W. F. Clark Ada Vickers Central Ave Frank Beebe Anna Edwards Gertrude Matheny

Manners Prompt Promptly for Thanks

The piece urges sending a thank you note promptly to show real appreciation. It argues that quicker expressions of gratitude signal genuine sentiment and encourages writing one today without delay.

You May Be Worth Your Weight In Gold

A reader testimonial promotes Rennel Concentrate weight loss claiming rapid fat loss without dieting or vitamins. The letter, from Susan Krach of Cleveland Ohio, urges overweight individuals to try the home remedy with a money back guarantee if results fail.

Susan Krach Luther Ave Cleveland Ohio Renne Lis Rennel

Athens Pioneer Major Tucker Dies At 111 Years In Ohio

Athens records recount Major L. Tucker who lived 111 years 11 months 26 days dying June 1 1904. He served in the 1812 war the Mexican War and Indian campaigns and was longtime Athens resident near High and State streets. Survived by a second wife and many descendants his funeral was held in Athens with interment at the Old Cemetery.

Athens Littleton Tucker West State Street Major Tucker W. E. Peters Major L. Tucker Eva W. State St High and State Allan Tucker New York Ohio Blue Rock Township Washington County Athens County New England George Washington New York City Andrew Jackson New Orleans United States Eva MelIntire Samuel Gillette Strouds Run Melissa Halowell Chesterhill Jennie Horton Fenwick Canada Lucetta Dixon Charles Tucker Zaleski Homer Tucker Jacksoville Lafayette Tucker Charleston W. Va Leonard Tucker Major Littleton Tucker

Mrs Hedges Hosts WSCS Meeting at Clark's Chapel

Mrs Robert Hedges hosted the Clarks Chapel WSCS gathering with devotions led by Mrs Oliver Walls and Mrs Forestingus presiding. Contests and refreshments followed as several attendees including Mary Hedges Stephen Hedges Carl Hedges and Robert Hedges participated.

Robert Hedges Clarks Chapel WSCS Oliver Walls Forestingus Virgil Maxwell Victor Carpenter Mary Hedges Charles Bolin Frank Phillips Wanda Mingus Vernon Walls Keith Scott Elson Hedges Arthur Koker Hazel Young Hugh Sheridan Stephen Hedges Carl Hedges

Crochet Slippers Pattern No 5542 Offers Four Styles

Pattern No 5542 provides crochet and trimming directions for four slipper styles with flower sequins pink bows silver rosettes and picot edging. Send 25 cents plus name and address with pan number to Anne Cabot Athens Messenger New York 3% now available the 1955 Needlework Album with 56 pages of designs and three gift patterns at 25 cents a copy.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N. Y

Lessons in Bridge Play From a Complex Hand

The article analyzes a bridge hand where North Fast should have bid four diamonds to force the game. East could have made four or five diamonds with South leading a heart, but a heart lead delayed the mayhem. West opened king of clubs against three spades, prompting a sequence of ruffs and discards that shifted the advantage, finally ending with East overruffing, South misplaying, and the contract at risk.

Fast South East West Dummy Declarer

Albany Band Boosters Meet and Local Club Activities

Calendar items list Monday events in Albany including a called Band Boosters meeting at Albany High School 8 p m and a luncheon at Athens Air and Thimble Club 12 30 p m hosted by Mrs O Hollister with other clubs meeting at 7 p m 8 p m 7 30 p m at various venues. The column also notes a bridge game at Athens Country Club reservations requested.

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Fragmentary OCR text lists odd codes and numbers with unclear context. No coherent names, places, or events emerge for a meaningful summary.

South Banner Soars Over A 10 10 Opening

Return appears garbled with missing context and no clear event or names to anchor a summary.

Pretty Sundress and Bolero Pattern No 8220

Advertises Simplicity style 8220 a sundress with bolero in sizes 11 to 18. Includes fabric yardage 3% yards of 35 inch and 34 yard contrast. Request pattern by mail from Sue Burnett Athens Messenger New York 2 N Y. Basic FASHION Spring and Summer 55 guide sells for 25 cents.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York 2 N. Y

Age Old Battle Between Teens and Parents

A discussion on the generational clash between teenagers and parents. Teens crave independence while parents fear risk, yet the piece argues lasting trust and gradual autonomy prevent harsh rebellion. It suggests letting youths make guided mistakes to grow into capable adults.

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