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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1956

Page

7

cucumber tree on clark farm in lee township athens county

A century old cucumber tree grows on Frank M. Clark’s Lee Township farm near the Cooper Willison and Clark families. The large tree, once a sapling brought from Pennsylvania before the Civil War, has a 100 foot spread and a five foot diameter trunk. Nearby pipelines from Tennessee Transmission Co. create concern for its safety.

Clark Lee Township Cm. Harris Frank M. Clark Coopers Willisons Clarks Clark Farm Baughman Ohio Pennsylvania Cooper Doc” Cooper Tennessee ‘Transmission Co

The Mature Parent Breaches Ida at Fourteen

Ida, fourteen, argues with her mother before school over a small errand and a forgotten green thread. The heated exchange shifts to responsibility and respect as they argue about reliability and Ida’s scattered habits, including schoolbooks left on the dining room table.

Ida Eddie Fisher

Baby Care and a Child’s Impatience in Everyday Tasks

The article contrasts Ida and her mother in how attention, memory, and greed influence behavior. It notes small babies seem to regain air but highlights issues of forgetfulness and misbehavior in older children. It advises correcting bid to overreact and stresses consistent demonstration of focus over blaming a scatterbrained habit.

Ida Eddie Fisher

Who's Coming And Going DR SPRAGUE ARRIVAL VISIT SUMMER TOUR

Dr and Mrs William E Sprague arrived in Shannon Ireland from New York and plan visits to Limerick Dublin and Belfast. Sprague will attend clinics in Edinburgh London Vienna and Paris then tour much of Europe including Spain and Portugal for the rest of the summer. Suzanne Sprague is with grandparents in Cleveland while the Spragues return via the Azores after Sept 1 to live in Athens Arkansas.

William E Sprague Shannon Ireland New York Limerick Dublin Belfast Edinburgh London Vienna Paris Spragues Europe Spain Portugal Ier Suzanne Fred Kodes Cleveland Azores Athens

Moistens Savory Chicken Ham Rounds for Entree

Moisten finely chopped chicken or ham with mayonnaise and onion. Spread on cucumber rounds, sprinkle paprika, center with tiny sprigs of parsley. Serve with tomato juice when company arrives.

Roseapron pattern blends style with practical kitchen wear

Rosehalf to leaf bib converts an apron to a quick kitchen outfit. Pattern 5679 provides tissue, size medium, materials, sewing and finishing steps. Also features young girls line Otter Num and Pat-O-Rama items with multiple sizes and colorful designs. Send 35 cents for interochet, mail to Sue Burnett at 1150 Ave Americas New York NY 36. Includes Basic Fashion sewing guide and a beef knuckle soup recipe section.

Anne Cabot Ave Americas N.Y Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave. Amercas New York

Dohnanyi Plans Return To England in August

Ernst von Dohnanyi, the renowned Hungarian born musician, plans his first return to Great Britain since 1947 in August while his 7th birthday on July 27 is celebrated at Florida State University.

Florida State University Great Britain Ernst von Dohnanyi Ohio University Engand London BBC Dohnanyi Florida State New York Hartford Philadelphia Chicago Toledo Britain United

Overdone Travel Wardrobe Affects Her Day to Day Life

Alicia Hart discusses capsule wardrobes for mature women, noting practical limits for summer travel and lake vacations. The piece intertwines fashion tips with cautionary anecdotes about packing, laundry, and backup options for power outages or mishaps at sea or on land.

We the Women By Ruth Millett

A college senior asks how a woman can gain male notice without diminishing his view of her intelligence. The columnist argues women should showcase brains in feminine, homemaking ways while still performing well in professional tasks. Men admire wives who influence home life and social skills, and the strategy remains to shine through feminine strengths.

Public Pool Manners Talk at New Marshfield Meeting

A public pool etiquette theme urges swimmers to avoid splashing and crowding the diving area. The note invites the Eastern Star Past Matrons to a gathering at Mrs. Josie Scott’s home at 7:30 pm, emphasizing courtesy and safe swimming.

New Marshfield Eastern Star Josie Scott

Jerez Paella Recipe Promises Spanish Flavor

A 1956 feature presents Jerez Paella by Gaynor Maddox based on a Bill Massee recipe. It details pan method using chicken, shrimp, clams, sausage and saffron with olive oil and Spanish sherry, simmered to tender rice. The dish serves four and highlights sherry blending.

Gaynor Maddox Spain William E. Massee Bill Jerez

Albany calendar highlights community club events

The Albany Community Union and WCTU meet at Albany Grange at 8 p.m. Officers will be installed for the American Legion Auxiliary at the Legion home. Alexander Home Demonstration Club meets at 1 p.m. with talks on hair styling. Delilah Rebekah Lodge holds a potluck at New Marshfield at 8 p.m. plus a pep club gathering at Athens High School at 7 p.m.

Albany Community Union WCTU Albany Grange Andwiches Ooo American Legion Auxiliary The Legion Home W. J. Brown Gallipolis Athens State Hospital Ooe Alexander Home Merrill Chase Doris Harmum

Bridge bidding dilemma prompts five clubs bid

In a club contract scenario North East South West open with 1 Club Pass I Heart Pass 2 Clubs Pass You, South, hold WKQT5S2 O4 BASSE What should you bid A bid five clubs If North has enough aces consider a slam Today’s question repeats the same bidding and asks what you do You, South, hold e723 wastae What is your plan

Wastae Anewer Tomon

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