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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1956

Page

7

World Day observance planned by Athens UCW

United Church Women of Athens sponsor World Community Day at 8 p.m. Thursday Nov 29 at the Church of the Nazarene. The event supports Church World Service parcels for Greece Italy Germany and Hong Kong with clothing and blankets for refugees and disaster victims. Donations aid war victims in Southeast Asia Europe and missionary projects. Theme For the sake of my brethren my kinsmen. Study topic Our Rights Human Beings. Mrs Sidney Kasler leads. Mrs William Stehr presides at 7:30 p.m. meeting and officer elections.

United Church Women of Athns Church of the Nazarene Church World Service Pan Greece Italy Germany Hong Kong Far East Southeast Asia Europe Sidney Kasler United Church Women of Athens William Stehr

Grange Names New Committees Presided by Master Dis Hong

Master Dis hong presided as Grange appointed committees including homies Thelma Sherman man community service Hattie Inman Wyatt Nelle McDaniel juvenile Merle Potter N dine Ruth Brawley health Nellie Woolley Flower and gifts Lurene Mese cher calendar Louise Linscott Lurene Mesecher Stella Hamilton publicity Fannie Matteson Emma Morris Lecturer Merle Potter presented readings piano solos and a quiz Past Master Homer Linscott reported on the Ohio State Grange meeting in Columbus with wife Esther Refreshments served to about 60 members and children by Will Hanson and Keith Hanson December serving committee listed

Robert Dishong Dishong Thelma Sheridarman Hattie Inman Wyatt Nelle McDaniel Merle Potter Ni Dine Ruth Brawley Nellie Woolley Lurene Mesecher Louise Linscott Lurene Mesecher Stella Hamilton Fannie Matteson Emma Morris Homer Linscott Ohio State Grange Columbus Esther Will Hanson Keith Hanson C. E. Wooley Diane Hamilton Albert Gardner Fannie Sterling

Birth of Brenda Ann Born in Athens

Mr and Mrs John D Born of Athens announce the birth of a daughter Brenda Ann on November 9 at Sheltering Arms Hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Laziman of Athens and Mr and Mrs Carl Born of Portsmouth Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs J R Martin of Athens Relatives invited to a shower for Gaylord Linscott and Rosemarie Dailey Saturday at Hastings Road home in Athens A rummage sale by the Daughters of Union Veterans is planned for this weekend at the house starting at 1 am Saturday

John D. Born Athens Brenda Ann Sheltering Arms Hospital M .M. T. Laziman Carl Born Portsmouth J. R. Martin Coe Gaylord Linscott Rosemarie Dailey Wilbur Linscott Hastings Road Daughters of Union Veterans

FHA Style Show Hosts 200 At Albany Open House

The Albany Future Homemakers hosted about 200 guests for a fall style review with sixty five girls modeling. Sandra Munn narrated, Theresa Poston played piano, and 32 girls joined as new members. A program of songs, skits, a play Babysitting, and a consumer exhibit complemented tea service and an open hall marking National Education Week.

Albany Future Sandra Munn Theresa Poston Albany Linda Pettit Sandra Caldwell Aldene Burritt Melva Faye Jordon Carolyn Woodrum Patresa Rice Linda Cheadlene Janet Jeffers E&s Munn Carol Frost Sue Enlow Linda Webb Launa Gibbs Carol Burke Melva

Lessons in Bridge Playing by Oswald Zacuby

An article discusses declarer play in bridge, citing Oswald Zacuby and strategies used in a national tournament in New Orleans. It covers defense patterns, the jack and queen of diamonds, ruffs in dummy, and methods to hold or discard spades while managing trumps and clubs.

Oswald Zacuby New Orleans Mont West Remonds Declarer

Kappa Delta Alumnae Tea Tonight at OU Center

The local Kappa Delta chapter entertaining alumnae at a tea tonight at 7 in the Student Center. Hostesses include Virginia Bellan president Betty Sharp vice president Doris Kubes secretary Sally Flowers treasurer Phyllis Zeisler social chairman Julia Nehis chairs alumni advisory board.

Kappa Delta Sorority

Bridge problem bidding when opponents pass to you

The sequence shows South dealer with 1 Diamond, North Pass, West 2 Hearts, East Pass, you hold OQS43 ORE OAKIE. You must decide between three diamonds or a different bid to describe your hand. The optimal plan is to jump to three diamonds only if supporting partner and suit fit exist. otherwise consider alternate descriptions.

Oakie

Crocheted Centerpiece Pattern and Blue Lustre Ad

An old newspaper item markets a crocheted centerpiece pattern with directions and a 25 cent pattern request to Anne Cabot, plus a 1956 Needlework Album offer. It also describes Blue Lustre carpet cleaner benefits and a bridge card play sequence ending with eight tricks and remaining high cards for a win.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N.Y

Albany Community Club Plans November Hospital Table Setup

The Albany Community Club formed a committee to arrange table settings for the State Hospital visit at the November meet. The program at Mrs. George Bean’s home featured tulips with readings by Mrs. Harold Ator, and Mrs. Frank Raddccffe led the Thanksgiving display. Mrs. Jackson directs the Christmas workshop at Albany High School auditorium on December 1 with 15 members and guests.

Albany Community Club State Hospital George Bean Wilber Baughman Harold Ator Frank Radcciffe Jackson Albany High School Dee B.A. Russell Dent Allen C. C. Riley Ben Dorsey Don Young

NSA Tea Marks Membership Talk for International Group

The International NSA group hosted a tea with Ruth Ellen Story outlining NSA benefits and membership aims. Barbara Sweeney presided with Robin Bishop in charge of arrangements among guests Virginia Goodwin Shirley Davis Ruth Lenis Dorothy McAfee Marie Phillips Lavinia Sycks and others. A forthcoming marriage, Sabra Jean Dunlap to Larry R. Morrison, was announced by the parents Mr and Mrs Morrison of Trimble.

Theheas Enapter Nana| Secretaries Association (International Ruth Ellen Story NSA Barbara Sweeney Robin Bishop Way Virginia Goodwin Shirley Davis Ruth Lenis Dorothy McAfee Marie Phillips Lavinia Sycks Sabra Jean Dunlap Larry R. Morrison Venger Vand Mr Morrison Trimble

Lessons in Bridge Torre Three Ways to Play Nearts

Bridge lesson notes discuss strategies for defending and planning in a hand. It compares plans to draw trumps, using the ace of diamonds, and leading the opponent’s suit to test heart breaks. The text emphasizes plan choice amid unfavorable layouts and aims to maximize remaining tricks.

Torre Nis Assim Dhe Mons

Party Honors Mrs Porter In a Spring Gathering

A social event honored Mrs. Porter with a host of guests including Ruth len, Margaret Keeton, and Barbara Stalder. Winners at games included Mrs. Violet Bryan and others while attendees featured many named local women. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Buckley traveled from ewart to Columbus for the funeral of James Buckley, showing community ties.

Tom Porter Ruth Len Margaret Keeton Barbara Stalder Violet Bryan Marie Michael Anette Tipton Floyd Lingcott Helen Kittle Mary Shafer Calvin Ry Horn Paul Tipton Ray Shafer Ruth Cade Mary Porter Nellie Lee Cynthia McDon ‘Ld Selma Williams Asa Cochran Abbie Porter Akron Maude Marlow Sistersville W.V Thomas Buckley Ewart Columbus Mr. Buckley James

Junior Circle of Child Conservation League Plans Food Basket

The Junior Circle of the Child Conservation League met at the Cottage Tea House with Mrs. Edward Goodwin hosting. The group discussed Hope and Help for Retarded children and completed plans to deliver a Thanksgiving food basket to a needy family, with Mrs. Emeryon Sherow leading the discussion. Refreshments followed the social hour.

Child Conservation League Cottage Tea House Edward Goodwineas Hope Emeryon Sherow Herbert Day

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