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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1954

Page

6

Who's Coming And Going

A collective social roundup lists visitors and travelers to and from Athens and nearby areas. Mrs. Angus Mackintosh of Miami Florida visits her Murphy relatives on Maple Street after covering a market in Chicago. Cmdr. and Mrs. D W Poole and daughter Jerry from Alexandria Virginia plan to move near Virginia Beach in July. The Roberts family enjoy a Maine cottage vacation while Dan and Mrs Payne return from military service in Europe to Ohio University in September. Sergeant Charles B Tribe, Marine transport, promoted to sergeant in Miami after Korea service. The Wilson families from Dallas Huntington and Toledo host relatives for the weekend with a Camp Lee Virginia based visit. Clarence and Miss Maydelle Daniels plan a trip to Vine Grove Kentucky to join Walter Daniels for a holiday weekend.

Angus Mackintosh Miami Fla John Murphy Maple St Mackintosh Chicago Miarhi Herald Murphys Cmdr D. W. Poole Jerry Alexandria Pooles Virginia Beach William L. Roberts Amy Chebeague Island Maine Ed Boucher Wilmington Del Athens H. L. Wilson Franklin Ave H. E. Wilson Louann Louise Dottle Dallas Texas R. B. Wilson Ann Huntington W. Va J. R. Stump Michael Toledo E. O. Wilson Susan Camp Lee

Brownie Camp Closes After Six Busy Days

The Brownie Camp wrapped on June 30 with about 150 attendees. Sixty girls earned perfect attendance awards, 24 counselors and 75 Brownies participated. Camp director Mrs. Thor Olson received gifts from Troops 7 and 33, and two girls were invested with Brownie pins.

Tom Bailes Raymond Woodburn Maple Hollow Thor Olson Marjorie MeIntorf Alexis Dupler Jane Barker Ray Carmichael Daire Mike Danny Carmichael Clayton Smith William Rowland Mark Cassie Rowland Paul Wilson Dwight Bowdle Mia Jack Robinson Janet Robinson Francia Gura Richi Steven Gura Ralph Dupler Clarence Laughlin Kenneth Begg Shelia Crisp Debbie Snow Mike Toomey Barbara Jane Romig Harold Whaley Linda Buck W. K. Overly Charlotte Frost Woodrow

Aged resident of The Plains keeps busy with no spare time

Mrs. Mary Jane Houston, age 96, lives alone in The Plains and refuses to be bossed by relatives. She grew up when the area was farm land with earth works, recalls early families, and now earns income from sewing and crocheted items. Her independence and memory of local history define her daily life.

H. Harris Mary Jane Houston Plains Connetts Martins Dorrs Jewetts Zenners Mrs. Houston Houston Old Floodwood Thor Pittns Athens State Hospital

Community Calendar Features Grange Election and Dance

Summit Grange holds elections for delegates at 8 p m with a watermelon supper. Waterloo Band Boosters host round and square dance at the high school with music by Jack Sickles and band. Pleasanton Church plans a July 4 homecoming basket dinner after 9 30 a m services with Rev Carroll Chesser as speaker. Public invited. Also a culinary note on cooking fish on a plank with thorough preheating.

Waterloo Jack Sickles Pleasanton Church Carroll Chesser

The Mature Parent by Mrs Muriel Lawrence

A mother distracts by thinking of tomorrow and yesterday while her son Brad ignores a door left open. The piece argues disobedience reflects parental preoccupation and urges mindful, calm prompting to train attention and discipline.

Muriel Lawrence Brad

Cost of Home-Cooked Holiday Dinner Less Than a Year Ago

The Associated Press reports July 4 prices show a cheaper home dinner than last year with poultry down, egg costs at their lowest since 1940, and plentiful produce. Pork chops edge up slightly while top‑line holiday specials offer steep store discounts. Butter purchases rise as government price supports fall, with April butter buying up 7 percent.

Associated Press Georgia California U. S. Department of Agriculture Pacific Coast Atlantic Seaboard Middle West of Agriculture Department of Agriculture

Pamper Feet in Hot Weather By Alicia Hart

A summer foot care guide advises soaking feet in warm sudsy water, scrubbing with a nail brush, and rinsing with hot then cold water. Extra cooling ideas include cold cologne splashes and hazel ice socks, then elevating feet to finish.

Independence Day Events at Athens Country Club

The Athens Country Club plans an Independence Day program for members and guests on Monday. A 6 p.m. buffet dinner and a fireworks display are scheduled after a day of senior men’s golf. Reservations should be made with the club caterer by Saturday.

The Athens Country Club Fred Schleicher Harold B. Cornwell Carl Patterson Fred Wheaton, Jr Ralph Smeck Robert Baur Fred Swearingen Robert Hollingsworth

Manners Guide on Promptly Responding to Invitations

If you ask a hostess to check with your husband before accepting an invite, call back quickly. Delay may prompt her to consider inviting another couple in your place.

The Plains Garden Club Picnic and Flower Show Slides

The Plains Garden Club held a Wednesday lawn picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Michael with many members and guests attending. Slides of the club’s flower show at OU Student Center and trips by Mr. Daugherty and Mr. Smith were shown. A club broadcast is planned for August 4 at 11 30 a m. A recipe note lists seasoned cooked rice with chili powder and garlic salt served with ham burgers or meat loaf.

Plains Garden Club Ray Michael Harold Winefordner Ralph Burkey Tom Porter Paul Tipton Walter Smith Sam McDonald Walter Dresher A. E. Daugherty Floyd Linscott B. L. Inman M. O. Bryan Lloyd Kittle Edith Barrows Alta Elva Cooper Michael Daugherty Mr. Smith The

Classic Oswald Jacoby Bridge Challenge

In a bridge problem for today’s hand South holds Spades K 1 5 3 2 Hearts Q 1 8 Diamonds Q 5 Clubs K 9 3 The question asks the best line from the opening lead by West and the dummy’s nine card hold. North has a three notrump raise with balanced shape and at least ten points. The discussion explores safer lines than the standard ace of clubs finesse to protect heart length and ensure stoppers.

South North West

Endgame in Bridge: Queen of Diamonds Finesse

In a two no trump bid forced to game, South holds Spades K95 Hearts Q18 Diamonds AQ5 Clubs K932. West leads and defends, with the key line to finesse the queen of diamonds at the second trick. The defender faces a choice between active spade clearing or a passive return, and the declarer’s plan hinges on timing the diamond finesse and spade exhaustion to avoid East gaining the lead.

West Declarer South East

Summer Frankfurters with Slaw and Fruit Cup

A simple summer menu presents frankfurters split lengthwise with hot core slaw. A fruit cup of melon and pineapple provides a refreshing dessert to finish the meal.

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