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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1957
Page
10
Former Athens residents Capt. and Mrs. Wesley Miller describe three years in Japan in a newsletter to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sylvester. They celebrate Japan’s attention to small details, from needle repairs to old potter imprints, and observe polite gardens, neat homes, and busy streets with vivid imagery.
The Millers contrast crowded Japan with rural scenes, noting sardine packed trams and futuristic urban growth alongside traditional farms. Captain Miller, an Ohio University graduate, served in AF ROTC and plans to report to Florida State University. their children excel in scout ranks. The family anticipates returning to the United States, seeking familiar grounding amid a feverish Tokyo pace.
South faced a tough bridge hand and, despite four top hearts, erred on spade bidding. The analysis shows if North had supported spades to three with South abandoning hearts and clubs, the hand could be made with careful plays. South’s errors led to a heavy score loss and a costly misjudgment.
South held 30 on his score and aimed to clinch honors despite bad breaks. He won the opening lead, then faced East's strong defense as he fought through trump loss, a failed club finesse, and a returning diamond. The battle ended with South conceding multiple tricks.
The Staneart reunion will be held Sunday June 23 at Rising Park in Lancaster. All relatives are urged to attend and a basket lunch will be served.
Polly Bergen earns Emmy consideration for her television performance as Helen Morgan. She notes she was never a good movie actress but her depiction of the 1920s torch singer propels her to the top. She plans to return to television with commercials and panel appearances.
Long electrical power failures are rare but households should plan. Frozen meat thaws slower than baked goods and a full freezer warms more slowly than a half empty one. For china, pair decorated patterns with plain crystal and vice versa to balance appearance.
Mr and Mrs Harry James Graham of 3 McGuffey Lane announce the birth of son James Jay on June 8 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. The Grahams have three older sons Ronald Lyle Bradley Allen and Harry Lee. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Erwin K Dawm of Columbus and Mrs Harry L Graham of Columbus. Mr and Mrs Thomas Redman announce a son Thomas McClelland Jr born May 26 at General Hospital in Akron. They have a daughter Denise age 1 year 8 months. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ray Redman of Akron and Mr and Mrs Edwin Zimmerman of Albany.
Dorothy Roe reports on the national sewing contest in New York where 33 finalists compete for the $125,000 prize in a 30 hour dressmaking challenge. Finalists include Mrs. Albert Stadler of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Helen A. Dossett of Lincoln Park as spectators marvel at the streamlined, model-like costumes.
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