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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1956

Page

6

Faculty Wives Style Show at University Shop

Nearly 300 guests attended a spring styles presentation by Foster's University Shop as nineteen faculty wives modeled about 90 outfits under a Main Street U S A theme. Decorations by Mrs Donald Roberts complemented the event and Mrs G T LeBoutillier welcomed guests. A dessert tea followed and the next Faculty Wives Club meeting is April 11 in the OU Center Ballroom at 2 p m with Dr W H Carmean speaking on Forest Research.

Foster's University Shop Donald Roberts U.S.A

Family Night Dinner at Athens Presbyterian Church

Groups 1 Sand 8 of the Presbyterian Woman's Association hosted a family night dinner Tuesday at the Athens church. Table decor followed St Patrick's Day, with youth from the Athens churches attending. Panelists included Beverly and Barbara Vorruim, Wilson Snyder, and Jerry Hossam. Songs by a Fellowship group and a Beth Collins story opened the program. Committees led by Mrs. Raymond Lee and others organized the event.

Sand Presbyterian Woman's Association Athens Beverly and Bar Ara Vorruim Wilson Snyder Jerry Hossam Beth Collins Raymond Lee James Snyder Katerine Millikan Henry Corradini Clifford Heffelfinger L. P. Eblin W. H Radford Don Reed Ralph Camp C. E. Cooper Fred Picard

Walter Trueheart Puppet Show Sparks Discussion at Chillicothe Meeting

The article notes Walter Trueheart’s puppet show and his self praise during a community meeting. It highlights a mother’s critique urging sharing and responsibility as Dot and Trueheart’s lessons unfold. The piece references Women’s Society of Christian Service activities and church leaders in Chillicothe, Athens, and surrounding areas.

Trueheart Walter Fae Dot Prince Trueheard Benet Walters Josephine Beckwith Fearn Iumbua Chillicothe Woman's Society of Chris Ade Ats Wowinews Ray Yoder Lancaster Femand EE Munden Athens Wesleyan Wll Ann Mumma I Dawley

Needlework patterns for crochet and sewing

Retro sewing catalog text offers crochet patterns, knitting and embroidery ideas with pattern numbers, sizes, and prices. Includes pineapple motif cloth, Flower and graduation dress notes, plus a 1956 sewing guide Basic FASHION. Orders to Anne Cabot and Sue Burnett, Athens Messenger, New York addresses.

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

Deans of Women to Attend National Convention in Cincinnati

Margaret Deppen dean of women and Erma Anderson assistant dean will join the National Association of Deans of Women convention in Cincinnati from March 22. Deppen will participate in a discus session on the undergraduate student and Anderson will speak on a student panel as nearly 1000 deans, guidance counselors, presidents and principals gather.

Margaret Deppen Erma L. “Anderson National Association of Deans of Women Cincinnati Miss Deppen Miss Anderson

Social Calendar Highlights Local Church Events and Dances

Richland Avenue Methodist Church hosts Friendship Class at 7 30 p m with Mrs Virginia Jones and Mrs Doris Bronson. A 600 Patrick's Day dance at St Pauls School runs 9 to 12. ACE Rummage sale in basement invites donations early Saturday. Nabby Lee Ames chapter hosts 2 p m event with Mrs Byron Wolfe at Elmwood Place Armory from 2 to 4 p m. Canaan Grange 2407 open house and square dance Saturday evening at Hall Summit Grange 8 p m with baking contest and degree practice. Group 1 Presbyterian Church rummage sale 9 a m in church basement. Sunday Amesville Eastern Star attends 11 a m service at the Presbyterian Church in Ames.

Richland ‘Ave. Methodist Church Virginia Jones Doris Bronson St Paul's School Roundland Square Nabby Lee Ames Byron A. Wolfe Elmwood Place Armory Ety The Church of God Canaan Grange Summit Grange Presbyterian Church Ammage Sale Amesville Eastern Star Presbyterian Church In Ames

Lessons in Bridge Playing by Jacoby Ree

Bridge principles explain that always finessing the jack is not always best. The text discusses intelligence in card play, estimating opponent holdings, and using the jack to glean high trump positions. It emphasizes that a small edge matters and that long run strategy favors informed choices over rote maneuvers.

St Enon Sam Aivicea

Bridge Hand Notes From North South Auction

A fragment from a bridge hand shows North South positions with a sequence of passes and an opening lead of 2 seconds later. This brief glimpse records bidding behavior and initial play in a standard four handed deal with four players labeled North East South West.

Aince San Aque Val

We, The Women—Events and Opinions on Married Life

A local note details a March 23 ville Grange event and an Ethel Gangwer honor luncheon in the Alumni Lounge at Ohio University Center with Julia Nebis hosting. It also mentions a March 6 baking contest won by Esther Lins and reflects on views of marriage, faults, and mutual understanding between spouses.

Ethel Gangwer Ohio University Center Julia Nebis Southeastern Ohio

Manners When Leaving Message at a Home Call

Advice notes proper etiquette when leaving a message with a man's wife if he is absent. Prefer stating your full name rather than using a gentleman title. Also references multiple methods of preparing ready to eat foods without further details.

Paul Ullmark Suspr John Smith Mr .Smith

Bridge puzzle asks for optimal bid after vulnerable auction

In a two by two bridge bidding diagram with hands shown as South holding AK73 and QI73, consider how to bid after a heart opening and a 2 clubs response. The question asks what to bid now, aiming toward slam in diamonds, while noting a potential distribution issue. The next prompt repeats the same scenario for South to decide the bid.

Southhold Oakqiti

Blosser's Restaurant Promotes Family Dining Habit

In Athens Ohio a restaurant ad touts Blosser's as a family friendly spot. It claims customers enjoy a pleasant atmosphere and features a rolled sirloin strip with potato salad rolls and coffee for five dollars. The offer runs daily until 8:30 PM with family meals suggested for weekly dinners.

Athens Beara Anyon Sun Street Logan Enver Town Blosser's Adv

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