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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1955
Page
14
West opens with diamonds and South errs by leading low from dummy. East wins with the queen and returns diamonds, forcing out dummy’s ace. South must not duck the first diamond. finesse fails if West has five diamonds and King of clubs. East likely holds king or queen of diamonds. go up with the ace on first trick to keep control.
An Athens Pharmacy advertisement promotes Blue Lustre carpet cleaner. It claims the foam cleans without sogging or matting, brings out original colors, and works on upholstery. One half gallon for 2.50 cleans three 9 by 12 rugs. sale at 68 Court St Athens Ohio.
Simple crepe paper lace basket patterns promise quick Easter projects. Pattern No 5551 shows four basket types plus Squeaky mouse and finishing directions. Also advertised is the 1955 Needlework Album with 56 pages of designs and 3 gift patterns for 25 cents plus 25 cents postage.
A baby food brand now ships to 51 countries and customers are advised to check availability before traveling or arranging shipments. A Junior High PTA meeting set for 7:30 tonight is postponed to Thursday March 17, announced by Harry Lackey principal. The Farm Bureau Women’s Committee meets Friday at 1 p.m. at Mrs. W. Leo Williams’s home on Canaanville Road. An owl hoot a firefly glow or a penguin’s bill stone are noted as courtship phenomena.
Perfect compliment to a lovely figure a stunning two piece sailor outfit Pattern No 8242 in sizes 10 12 14 16 18 20 includes 3 yards of 35 inch fabric for skirt and 1 3/4 yards for top Send 35 cents in coins plus your name address size and pattern number to Sue Burnett The Athens Messenger New York 36 N Y for Basic FASHION spring and summer 55 a simple sewing guide Send for your copy today 25 cents.
Alicia Hart advises mothers on teaching boys hygiene through imitation of fathers. Use shared bath routines, matching tools, kitchen washing, and a lower mirror to encourage steady cleaning habits with gentle incentives.
A Cleveland reader reports losing 35 lbs on Rennel liquid concentrate and urges others to ask their druggist for 4 ounces. She claims hunger faded and inches of fat reduced, comparing herself to a young woman again.
Friday events include Neighbor Club with Mrs. Andrew Moore and East Side Needle Club at 42 Grosvenor Street. Gold Star Mothers meet at 78 West State Street. Rummage sale at Richland Avenue Methodist Church 7 to 9 PM and Saturday 7 to 12 AM. Also Business and Professional Women group dinner at 67 South Court Street. Good Egg Dish recipe with eggs green beans or asparagus and cream sauce.
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