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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1955
Page
9
Local families plan Thanksgiving gatherings with relatives in Athens Marietta Columbus Dayton and Huntington. Guests include the Kyles Biddisons Ebrights Patrick Kurath and many university students and staff visiting for the holiday.
Mrs. E H Gaylord presided at a Monday meeting by Athens area Y-Teens and sponsors. Three Athens High School girls Vicki Rauch Lisle Jones Jana Williams spoke about the Y Teens Tour Newark NY and a family skating party plan.
Calendar notes a postponed East Side Needle Club meeting with Mrs D M Clutter at 28 Maplewood at 2 p m. An Athens Chapter Grange hayride is planned with fourth degree ceremonies at Third and Molay. Athens High Grange hosts a play at 1 30 p m with DeMolays Rainbow Girls and guests invited. Refreshments to be served.
A crochet pattern offers a filet centered rose motif with spider web edging for a scarf. Pattern No 2116 includes directions materials stitch illustrations and a filet diagram. Send 25 cents in coins to Patti or address in New York for pattern.
Tips to avoid a crowded look in tiny second bedrooms using nautical and color schemes. Blue white and pale gold brown themes with washable fabrics, corduroy trims, and a single painted chest create flexible layouts without bulk. Practical details cover netting, curtains, rug choices, and simple ready made aids for quick decorating.
The Athens Garden Club organized a holiday display during a November meeting. Members discussed seasonal arrangements and shared recollections of immigrant influences on American gardening, including German immigrant contributions to gardening traditions.
When today's hand was played South erred by playing tummy's king early. West led clubs queen bluffing, East won with clubs ace and returned a trump. The defense collected three tricks and South, despite careful play, could not salvage the contract. South's king of clubs from the dummy at trick one would have saved the contract.
A reflective piece notes a college graduate who chose homemaking over a glamorous career. Six years of domestic responsibility yield weariness and doubt about fulfillment. It argues marriage and family can provide meaningful work and growth beyond a career, urging women to mature and grow.
Pi Beta Phi Province President Mrs Ben Hopkins was guest of honor at a Sunday evening coffee hour at the sorority house in Athens. Attendees included Athens Alumnae and parents of Athens girls. The group dined at the OU Center before the coffee hour and the visitor toured the live chapter.
In a bridge problem the South hand contains K I3 7 6 5 3 with AQ A A KS and the question asks how to bid after a three no trump jump bid showing a hand too strong for one no trump. The scenario mirrors a standard inquiry about alternative bids and best play.
An advertisement touts Vicks VapoRub as a fast remedy for winter colds. It claims the product travels deep into the nose throat and bronchial tubes, breaks up congestion, eases symptoms, and provides hours of warming relief.
Twenty four Grangers from Ohio counties including Rome Canaan Albany Athens and Trimble received the seventh degree at the National Convention in Cleveland witnessed by about 10000 Grangers at Music Hall. The event marked the highest degree of the Fraternal Order of Patrons of Husbandry with broad participation from counties across Ohio and many states. Business sessions continue through the week. Thanksgiving service planned Thursday at 10 am at First Presbyterian Church with a meditation by minister Rover Mills Rice and Youth Fellowship Choir.
The Athens City Federation of Women's Clubs announces that goods made by the blind have been received. Mrs. Homer Brown is in charge of distribution and all club presidents are asked to contact her at 31769.
WSCS met with Mrs. George Starkey and Mrs. Clarence Puller in Guysville for devotions. Fight members attended. A Christmas program is planned for the next church meeting. Refreshments were served by the Sontess.
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