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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1956

Page

9

OVST Presents The Tender Trap Sophisticated Comedy

Ohio Valley Summer Theatre opens The Tender Trap with James Sullivan as the bachelor Charlie Reader. Key cast includes Mrs. Joseph Trepp as Sylvia and Dolores Dannes as Poppy Matson. Directed by Karl Sittler. performances 8 p.m. July 5 6 7 8 plus Sunday matinee at 2 30 p.m. weekly.

Ohio Valley Summer Theatre James Sullivan Mr. Roberts High Ground Charlie Reader New York Joseph Trepp Sylvia Betty Moore OVST Julie Sol Swartz Edward Feidine Joe McCall Ray Gerell Mr. Linquist Poppy Matson Charlie Dolores Dannes Gail Villilo Paul Villilo Gail Snodgrass Deep South Max Shulman Robert Smith Karl Sittler Julie Gillis Jessica Collins Dolores Dannés Sylvia Crewes Jean Trepp Edward Feidner

Club Calendar Shows Cancelled and Planned Meetings

Wednesday Pocahontas Lodge meeting cancelled. Thursday Chase Circle of Ruth picnic with Mrs. Lester Cordray Albany CES at 8 p.m. Those not solicited take cookies. Amesville Grange to confer third and fourth degrees at Athens Grange at 8:30 p.m. Rome Grange at 8 p.m. Sewing contest. Auxiliary of New Marshfield VFW at 8 p.m. Refreshments. Women of the Moose picnic supper with Ethel Strole Route 2 at 6:30 p.m.

Chase Circle of Ruth Lester Cordray Amesville Grange Athens Grange Rome Grange Women of the Moose Ethel Strole

Needlework Pattern 2495 for Flower Motifs and Apron

Press on color transfers for 11 motifs ranging 6 to 7 inches and 2 by 2 inch pieces. Includes directions for a half apron. Send 25 cents, name, address, and pattern number to Anne Cabot at the Athens Messenger, New York. Also available 1956 Needlework Album with crochet embroidery and knit designs plus 3 gift patterns, 25 cents a copy.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N. Y

Pretty dress pattern with PATTO-RAMA included

Easy to sew shirt-waist frock in a gay flower print offered in sizes 12 through 24. Pattern No 8398 includes PATTO RAMA and yardage for size 14. Send 35 cents to Sue Burnett at Athens Messenger, New York address, for the pattern and 25 cents for Basic FASHION spring and summer 56 sewing guide.

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

Coming and Going at Athens and Worthington Events

Whittier California visitors attended the graduation of Mrs. Cox's niece at Athens High School and her nephew at Ohio University. They also witnessed a wedding and plan an extended visit with Cox relatives. Other families traveled from Petersburg Virginia and Niagara Falls New York to Amesville and nearby areas for graduations reenrollment and reunions with local relatives.

L. D. Cox Whittier Calif Cox Ronald Wycoff Marlene Lowry Athens High School Henry Steinmeyer Ohio University Miss Joy Sickles Mr. Steinmeyer R. D. Steinmeyer New Mashfield Russell Lowry

Would You Please Write About A Wife Feeling Like Somebody

A letter urges men to recognize a wife's need for personal rights beyond domestic duties. It describes a life of routine, lack of appreciation, and opposition to her ideas, prompting a plea for affection, acknowledgment, and shared responsibilities to break the monotony and stop making her feel like a Nobody.

Grand slam tale in bridge lessons by Oswald Jacoby

Experts debate bidding five hearts on the North hand as North passes then six diamonds to invite a grand slam. West leads king of spades, South trumping and ruffing through dummy, handling a 3-1 trump break to reach the grand slam by maneuvering through multiple top honors and diamonds.

Oswald Jacoby North South West

Envy and Blame in Child Behavior Lessons

A mother describes her eight-year-old Jerry blaming a younger brother for a broken preserve jar. The piece argues envy drives the lie, suggesting guiding correction over punishment and teaching responsibility, with a broader note on childish backsliding and a zoo observation about parental wishful thinking.

Jerry Buddy

Ohio U Chooses American Opera

The Ohio University Opera Workshop will present Double Bill by Philip M Slates as part of the fifth annual competition for a new American Chamber Opera at Ohio University The two short operas The Candle and The Bargain use the same cast in both and a special performance is set for July 26 at the workshop’s end.

The Ohio University Opera Workshop Philip M. Slates Ohio University

Stuffed Beef Birds Delicacy Featured As Budget Meal

Two economy meat dishes use beef round and ham filled rolls with mustard sauce. Beef rounds are rolled with stuffing, browned, then simmered until tender. Ham egg stuffing fills buns for a creamy mustard flavored filling. Also lists tomorrow’s dinner with sides and beverages.

Bride to limit shower gifts by asking for other party kinds

The piece advises a bride to set a limit on bridal showers. It suggests politely telling friends she prefers alternative celebrations to avoid burdening guests with too many presents. It notes friends tire of numerous gifts once they have given many shower items.

Church Women Hear Report At Annual Athens Picnic

The United Church Women of Athens met for their annual picnic at the Jagers home. Music by Judy Hill and Mary Margaret Wilson. President Mrs. William Stehr introduced speaker Mrs. E T Hellebrant. She reported on a Springfield state meeting. Two Korea films were shown. Next meeting Sept 24 at the Presbyterian Church and International Dinner Oct 30 at the Episcopal Church.

United Church Women of Athens John Jagers Judy Hill Mary Margaret Wilson William Stehr E. T. Hellebrant Springfield Stehr Korea Presbyterian ‘Church Episcopal Church

Remarkable grand slam in spade lead dilemma

South executed a grand slam by drawing East's last trump and discarding a losing diamond on a spade lead. West praised South's play while ruefully noting his opening lead. a different spade-less opening by West would have doomed the slam, forcing four ruffs by South.

East South Declarer West

Bishop Class Has Meeting at Central Ave Church

Mrs A J Romine presided at the Bishop Class meeting held at Central Ave Church. Mrs Frank Beebe led devotion and Mrs Reefer and Mrs Beebe directed the program. Nineteen members and a guest were served by Mrs Jones, Mrs Hutchins, Mrs Inscho and Mrs Kierns. Delilah Rebekah Lodge schedules an 8 p.m. potluck after the meeting at New Marshfield Grange Hall.

A. J. Romine Central Ave Frank Beebe Florence Reefer Beebe Kate Jones Floyd Hutchins Helen Inscho Cecil Kierns Delilah Rebekah Lodge Marshfield Grange Hall

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