10th Anniversary FHA Observed at Spring Rally
The Mature Parent Athens County observed its 10th anniversary at a spring rally at Albany High School. Chapters from Athens The Plains Rome Canaan Carthage Troy Ames Bern attended. Officers were elected with Madelon Clark named president and Yvonne Matlack planning to run for state office.
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Athens County
Albany
Athens
the Plains
Rome-Canaan
Carthage- Troy
Ames-Bern
Madelon Clark
Betty Mackie
Yvonne Matlack
Rome
Linda Pettit
Carthage Troy
Mechanicsburg PTA Meeting Highlights And Activities
The Mechanicsburg PTA announced a preschool clinic for March 27 April 24 and May 22 and a May Rags to Riches Drive. A delegation will attend the spring conference in Zanesville on April 18. Girl Scouts Troop 32 led with Colors and a cookie sale plea. Weather prevented Rev. Charles Harrison from speaking, with plans for an April appearance. Musicians Karleen Rose and Marsha Selleck performed pieces, and student attendance honors went to Margaret Duncan’s fifth grade.
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Mechanicsburg
Zanesville
Troop 32
Charles Harrison
Karleen Rose
Rosa Munde
Schubert Marsha Selleck
Dancla
Richard Selleck
Margaret Duncan
Fad Diets Dangers for Mature Women
The piece warns that fad diets such as eggs, grapefruit, and hamburger can harm mature women more than others. It stresses avoiding self diagnosis and urges examinations and doctor guidance for dieting, noting that age-related issues require medical testing and individualized plans.
Needlework Pattern 5668 Offered For Crochet Stitches
Pattern No 5668 provides written directions and illustrations for crochet afghan and filet stitches plus mother and daughter matching store directions. Send 25 cents coins with name address and pattern number to Anne Cabot Athens Messenger New York 36 NY. New 1956 Needlework Album offers dozens of designs in crochet embroidery and knit with 3 gift patterns for 25 cents each.
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Anne Cabot
Athens Messenger
Ave. Americas
New York
N. Y
Lessons in Bridge Defense Strategy
The article presents a bridge puzzle in which a defender must play from the West hand. By analyzing card entries and suit lengths, the defender reasons South holds four clubs and at most one singleton spade, leading to an ace of hearts, king of spades, and a subsequent spade to defeat the contract. The alternative would give South nine tricks across clubs, diamonds, and a heart.
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South
East
Read Me a Made-Up Story Becomes a Block Play Lesson
A toddler asks for a made-up story and our narrator father chooses to improvise. The tale features a little boy and his sister, illustrating a playful clash between child led play and adult storytelling. The piece ends with a note that children may prefer knocking down a block tower to imitation of grownups.
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Harry
Mr. Hardy
Mr Hardy
Bridge bidding puzzle with two hearts response
In a simple bridge scenario South opens one heart and partner shows clubs and diamonds. With strong two heart rebid plan keep pressure while showing rebiddable strength.
Blue Lustre Miracle Foam Cleans Rugs and Upholstery
Advert shows Blue Lustre foam for cleaning wall to wall carpeting Oriental rugs and upholstery. It claims to preserve colors, avoid sogging or gummy residue, and remove dirt when brushed in. One half gallon cleans about three 9x12 rugs.
Patent Leather Makes a Spring Statement
The appeal of shiny patent leather endures this spring. Pair the finish with white or a bold dash of red blue or yellow for a fresh look.
Fashion advice for hats on fashion misfires
In Athens, March 20 1956 a fashion note urges readers to discard a hat after six wears if it fails to draw any compliments. The brief column offers quick style guidance for everyday wearers seeking better headgear choices.
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FHA
Dad
Grace Depoy
Carthage-Troy
Lena Taber
Jo Ann Owens
Chauncey
Nancy Hawk
Lois Bolen
Marianne Linscott
Muriel Lawrence
Mechanicsburg Pta
ST. Joseph
AY See Lee
Rare Mountain Coffee
Folger’s
Folger’s Coffee
aCe
West Pass
Baby Care
Shayet
Cline Pharmacy Co
Amer
Ica
Culligan Water Conditioning, Inc
Walter Ervin
Caigan
Reatest
South West North Fast
Heart
Uhlman
Golo
Dunmore
SF 4 Shoe
South Court Strefy *Athed
Columbus
Southern
Omic
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