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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1956

Page

11

Senior CCL Dinner Hears OU Chemist on Plastics

Senior Circle CCL held a dinner for their husbands at Mrs. W. E. Landis's home. Guest speaker Dr. Jesse Day, OU chemistry associate professor, discussed plastic uses and showed plastic objects while outlining their functions. Mrs Day attended as guest. introduction by Mrs. Ernest Hart and a humorous reading by Mrs. Leona Burson concluded the program.

CCL W. E. Landis Jesse Day William Lee George Evens Pearl Helwig Gomer Jones V. C. Kail H. T. Phillips Fed Lee Tom P. S. Wamsley Day Dr. Day Ernest Hart Leona Burson

VFW Auxili ary District Meeting and May Poppy Day

Thirteen members attended the Gilham-Frank VFW Auxili ary meeting led by Mrs. Clarence Allen. May 23 is Poppy Day in New Marshfield with a May 24 VA Hospital visit planned. Flowers honored Mrs. Mary Haines youngest mother, Mrs. Roy Gilham oldest, Mrs. Mary McFadden and Mrs. Rose Saylor mothers of the most children. District meeting in Gallipolis on May 27. next meeting June 7.

Gilham-Frank Vfw Clarence Allen New Marshfield Mary Haines Roy Gilham Mary McFadden Rose Saylor Gallipolis

Athenians Attend Guild Officers Meeting

The Chillicothe Nesleyan Service Guild district held an officers training session at Walnut Street Methodist Church in Chillicothe. Mrs Marilyn Wiseman and Miss June Henry led discussions on officer roles with Miss Treva Black delivering devotions and Miss Helen Rayner contributing as conference secretary. Tea was served after a musical number by Trinity guilds.

Chillicothe Nesleyan Service Guild Walnut St. Methodist Church Chillcothe Treva Black Athens Trinity Methodist Church Miss Anderson Helen Rayner Wesleyan Service Guild Trinity Guild Anderson Dorothy Williams Hull Faye ' Eva Grace Walker Wolfe Elma Beerbewer James Woods Galdine Whittington Mariai Coe Geraldine Hope Sara Westfall Naomi Gladys’ van Dyke Susan Leighty Mumma

Grange Makes Contributions and Elections Planned

Rome Grange donated to Rome Canaan FFA and FHA and to Athens County Mental Health Association. Gaylord Cook named delegate with Nellie Merrick alternate for State Grange Convention in July. Fourteen new Rome Grange members, literary program held, Canaan Rome youth team conferred degrees, county deputies guests.

Rome-Canaan FFA FHA Athens County Mental Health Association Rome Grange Gaylord Cook Nellie Merrick State Grange Canaan-Rome Ralph Barker Canaan Grange

Easy To Sew Needlework Pattern For Summer Dress

Advertisement advises pattern No. 6966 with Patto Rama for a pencil slim princess line sundress and four boleros in sizes 11 through 18. Includes fabric yardage and price. request by sending 35 cents plus name address size and pattern number to Sue Burnett at The Messenger New York.

Sue Burnett the Messenger Ave Amerius New York N. Y

Clothing Specialist to Speak Friday on 4H Work

Florence McBride announces Edith Berry of Ohio State University will meet with 4H clothing advisers Friday to discuss apron making and club work. Meeting begins at 1 pm in the Med with simple patterns and flowered mounts. Pattern No 2401 includes apron tissue and 12 motifs. Needlework Album offers many designs and a free pattern section. Prices: 25 cents per book. send 25 cents for Needlework Primer or Album to Anna Cabot, The Mer Wenger, 1150 Avenue of Americas, New York 36, NY.

Florence McBride Edith Berry Ohio State University Irica Athens Anna Cabot Avenue of Americas New York N. Y

Qualities That Make a Woman Companionable to a Man

Ruth Mills outlines traits she believes create a companionable wife. Kindness, attentive listening, relaxed reserve, humor, acceptance, and a positive light on husband. willingness to learn and adapt. spontaneous, cheerful demeanor. ability to put husband in a good light and make him feel at ease.

Ruth Millets

Grange Youths Present Third Degree in Ritchie County

The 32 member Lanaan-Rome Grange youth team presented the third degree at the Ritchie County 4-H Club building near Harrisville West Virginia. Guests included Ralph Barker county deputy and Scott Neutzling county youth chair from Athens Grange and eight members from Canan and Rome Granges. Gustav Umbach state youth director from Sandusky spoke on youth work in Ohio. Highland Grange hosted the event with Harold Vincent introducing the visiting youth.

Lanaan- Rome Grange Ritchie County New Harrisville W. Va Ralph Barker D. E. Marquis Scott Neutzling Athens Grange Canan and Rome Gustav Umbach Sandusky Harold Vincent West Virginia Umbach Ohio Barker Roger Williams James Clark Highland Grange Ritchie County Vincent

Coming And Going in Arkansas and Beyond

Mr and Mrs Ben Geary and daughter Michele plan to leave Rock Arkansas for New Orleans to visit relatives through Memorial Day. W Carpenter Street resident Ora Miss Helen Clark of Commonwealth Telephone Athens, a traffic committee member for the Ohio Independent Telephone Association, will attend the spring meeting in Columbus Philadelphia. Pratts Fork Cemetery Association to Meet holds its annual gathering Saturday at 2 p.m. at the church, announced by association secretary Mrs Wayne Wingett.

Ben Geary Michele Rock, Ark New Orleans W. Carpenter Chesapeake Huntington W. Va Ora Helen Clark The Commonwealth Telephone Co Athens Ohio Independnt Telephone Association Columbus Phl Pratts Fork Cemetery Association Wayne Wingett Association

Calendar items from community organizations and sales

Calendar entries list events at churches clubs and schools including a Silver Tea at 40 N College St a white elephant sale for Methodist building fund and various meetings and socials in Athens Norwalk area with times and hosts such as Mrs H G Stalder Mrs Esther Dailey and Mrs Lasch plus Church suppers and fundraising efforts.

Methodist Church H. G. Stalder N. College St Methodist Building Fund Albany Wscs Esther Dailey Lasch Central Pta Central School Deborah Class of Christian Church Hot Philips Morris Ave

Athens High Y-Teens Elect Officers

The Y-Teens of Athens High School elected Carolyn Williams president Judy Hill vice president Sharon Downard secretary and Susie Elliot treasurer The retiring president is Sally Lynn Nime Committee chairmen were named La Follette program Humphreys social Beverly Corradini publicity Barbara Corradini publicity Nancy Nolan must Sarah Bowling service Alice Mills Beverly Hos Delores Me intart poster Pianist Mollie Moore The Y-Teens closed the term with a picnic at Marlene’s home Carolyn Williams will attend the Y-Teen Leadership Conference at Otterbein University Westerville June 10 6.

AHS Athens High School Carolyn Williams Judy Hill Dent Sharon Downard Susie Elliot Sally Lynn Nime la Follette Humphreys Beverly Corradini Barbara Corradini Nancy Nolan Sarah Bowling Alice Mills Beverly Hos Delores Meintart Mollie Moore Marlene Carolyn Wiliams Otterbein University Westerville

Lessons in Bridge from Tilles on a Parwin hand

Jules Tilles, maestro of the Parwin, analyzes a bridge hand where declarer misplayed by finessing trumps. East’s overtake and West’s ruffing sequence lead to defeat. South could have made eight tricks by drawing trumps and advancing diamonds. Tilles notes the error and suggests drawing four rounds of trumps to reach diamonds.

Declarer Jules Tilles Parwin Adise Bronx West Jules East South Tilles

Bridge bidding puzzle from CAS Re Q the bidding has been

South holds a hand with three trumps and weak cards in other suits. After West North East South open with 1 Club 1 Spade and South responds, the question is how to proceed. The advice weighs spade emphasis and a slight encouragement over no trump, noting the need to balance trump prospects and hand strength.

West North Deesides

Emblem Club Names Committees in Athens

The Athens Emblem Club, under new president Mrs William Gould, named its committees at Monday's meeting. An invitation to attend the installation of the Hillsboro Emblem Club was read, with installation set for Saturday, May at the Hillsboro Elks Club.

Athens Emblem Club William Gould Hillsboro Emblem Club Hillsbors Elk’ Club

Proper thanks follow pleasant city hospitality

When returning home after visiting a city where friends of your hostess entertained you you should write each hostess a brief note of appreciation. A short expression of gratitude shows you valued the things done for you.

Nineteen Attended Athen Delphian Dinner Meeting

Nineteen members of the Athena Delphian Club attended the year end pot luck dinner and final meeting hosted by Mr and Mrs Fred Wheaton in North Point. Calendars for next year were issued by Mrs Lawrence.

Athena Delphian Club Fred Wheaton North Point Lawrence

Climbing Souffle Tip For Taller Chocolate Souffles

A kitchen note advises buttering the souffle dish rims and dusting with granulated sugar before baking. The rough sugared edge allegedly helps the souffle rise higher and cling to the sides during rising.

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