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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1956

Page

6

Brownies End Camp Rotan Activities On July 6

Brownies wrapped up a two hour final day at Camp Rotan on Friday July 6 from 2 to 7 pm. They finished red green and white spool requirements, held high jumping and bean bag contests, and enjoyed camp fires and skits led by Mrs. George Drach. About 150 attended with 52 earning perfect attendance White Spools.

Dolly Adams Grape Vines Charlotte Hill Selx Mon Seal George Drach Karl Ahrendt Albert’ Schuster A.’M. Wallace Vaughn Sankey Helen Langell Thomas Winner Willard Adams Emerson Hawk George Sanborn Glen Gaston Ruth Davies William Sullivan Raymond Young Herman Theisen Barbara’ Minton Benna Miller Mary Cox Sue’ Jones Sharon Norman Smith Walter Smith Thor Olson Gertrude Linnen-bruegge A. H. Blckle Episcopal’Church Earl Funk Ray GardiJener

Who's Coming And Going

Mr and Mrs Hayden McCaskill host a visiting party including McCaskill's sister and husband Clifford Rafferty of Boulder Colorado and another sister Mrs Charles Alexander who joined them in Athens. Airman Chesser heads for Yuma after two years at Niagara Falls base and a two month gunnery meet before discharge. Mr and Mrs Thomas Evans and sons depart for Washington DC and Williamsburg VA for a week. Miss Sandra Woods returns from Lake Hope State Park where she stayed with Mr and Mrs John McDaniel.

Hayden McCaskill McCaskill Clifford Rafferty Boulder Col Miami Fla Havana Cuba Nassau Washington, D. C New York City Cleveland McC Charles Alexander Athens Harold J. Baedecker C. B Nye Berea Berea College Paul Green Thomas Chesser Kimberly John W. Ashton US Air Force Base Nia Falls N. Y Yuma Arizona Thomas Evans and Sons Washington, D.C Williamsburg Sandra Woods Minera Lake Hope State Park Zaleski John McDaniel

Fashions Return to 1912 Look in New York Preview

New York designers preview fall collections with a 1912 look featuring full length evening gowns, long hemlines, and feminine formality. The sheath remains dominant, with waistlines slim, belts under the bust, and elaborate trimming. Accessories include large hats, fur muffs, pointed shoes, and lace accents as town dress shifts to a more formal, ladylike style.

Dorothy New York

Lessons in Bridge Experts Reach Five Clubs Or Three No Trump

Oswald presents a bridge hand where experts believe five clubs is reachable while three no trump remains viable with correct play. West opens hearts, South shows spade strengths, and the analysis covers opening lead decisions, subsequent cashing of clubs, and counting to defeat opponents.

Four Hearts Bid After Unclear Strong Club Lead

In the bridge problem South should bid four hearts despite skimpy high cards, aiming for ten tricks with clubs opposite the strong opening. The explanation notes if South had passed a second heart would occur later, West could force spade tricks to attack the contract, but correct play leads to three spades, four clubs, and two spades.

Toma West South

Paper doll drama prompts self inquiry in parenting

A fragment from a domestic scene shows Dotty hiding scissors and defying orders while a parent reflects on perfectionism and fear of criticism. The piece links family friction to deeper lessons about unconditional love, self awareness, and easing a child’s evasiveness through empathy and acknowledgment.

Mrs. Martin Dotty

Subtle Fall Fashions Preview From Adele Simp son

Dororthy Roe details a fall fashion collection by Adele Simpson emphasizing subtle empire lines. The outfits favor unaccented semi fitted forms for ease of movement with slim skirts, waist or hip length jackets, and refined fabrics. The House of Hattie Carnegie continues the Little Megie Suit tradition despite changes in leadership.

Adele’ Simpson Hattie Carnegie Megie

Athens Woman Describes Pakistan Missionary Experience

Athens University students heard Miss Margaret Robe recount a three year missionary stint in Pakistan with the Wesley Foundation. She described local culture, gender roles, literacy, and education at Kinnaird College for Women, noting Christian women face social limits and that Moslem dominance shapes daily life.

Paul Efaw Margaret Robe Athens Soui Wesley Foundation Metho Fa Pakistan Wesley Athens Sum Foundation Miss Robe Janet Hill Priscilla On Ohio University Carol Herb Emily House Tory Maxine Rose Russ Smith Barb Williams Margaret Elliott Ed Nunnemaker Arminda Kimes Virginia Roberson Paultion Kinnaird College Dinter Moeen Robe

Club Calendar From Local Groups

Zeta Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi with Mrs John Black ford 167 Mill St at 7 30 p m. Auxiliary of Eagles picnic at Fair Grounds at 6 90 p m Bring prospective member. Meeting on 1 Phureday Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society picnic for members family and guests at Glouster Park 6 p m Take table service. New Marshfield OES potluck 8 p m Albany VEW Auxiliary meet. Baker Neighborhood council with Mr and Mrs Bernard Ward Athens 8 p m. Harrisonville Order of the Eastern Star meeting 8 p m Initialization Troy Grange 8 p m Refreshments served Chi Omega Alumnae meeting pam 10 S College St.

Zeta Beta Sigma Phi John Blackford Mill St Eagles Fair Grounds Phureday Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society Glouster Park New Marshfield Baker Neighborhood Council Bernard Ward Athens Harrisonville Order of the Eastern Star Meeting Troy Grange Ono Chi Omega Pam S. College St

Lose 70 Lbs with This Home Recipe in Zanesville Quiet

A reader shares a home remedy claiming a 70 pound loss using a simple recipe. The clipping mentions a quick approach from Zanesville and promises rapid health improvements, though details are fragmented and unclear.

Zanesville

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