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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1957

Page

6

Need For Cultural Exchange Stressed At Athens Club

The Athens Woman's Music Club hosted a United Nations themed program on cultural exchange with Mrs. John C. and Mrs. J. R. Sprague assisting. Mrs. Baker urged knowledge of other religions and languages and highlighted study programs, trade fairs, festivals, and intercontinental tours as ways to foster understanding.

United Nations John C Athens Woman's Music Soying Music Nessley J. R. Sprague

Treasures Money Can't Buy Values Of Freedom Highlighted

Mrs. Ivy Baker Priest treasurer of the United States urged teaching children the value of American freedoms in a speech to CCL State Convention. Athens Junior Circle represented by Mrs. Robert Taylor reported the talk at a meeting hosted by Mrs. James McMullen.

Ivy Baker Priest United States CCL Robert Taylor Athens James McMullen

National Secretaries Association Athens Chapter Announces Xmas Party

At the Nov 21 dinner at Hotel Berry the Athens Chapter of the National Secretaries Association announced its annual Christmas party set for Monday Dec 16 at The Cottage Tea House. Marie Mandy Lois Metz Betty Saxton and Jean Molchan lead arrangements. Barbara Sweeney named Wanda Anderson Achivement Award chair with Dorothy McAfee assisting. New members Marie Cavanaugh Vera Stanley Betty Matteson Colleen Wooten were guests. A round table discussed the Better Learning Better Letters Better Living Workshop from Nov 16.

Athens National Secretaries Association (International Hotel Berry Cottage Marie Maddy Lois Metz Betty Saxton Jean Molchan Barbara Sweeney Wanda Anderson Dorothy McAfee Marie Cavanaugh Vera Stanley Betty Matteson Wellston Colleen Wooten

Globe trotting dog Sam returns to Athens from Tokyo

Sam the black cocker spaniel owned by Lieut. and Mrs. Burnfield arrived in Columbus from Tokyo via air on November 18 and will stay with the Burnfields in Hawaii or Athens until the couple returns to the U.S. next year. The pet toured America and Asia with the family, meeting Sam’s roots with Ira and Mrs. Burnfield in Athens. He enjoys travels but dislikes mailmen, and his owners, Ohio University graduates, plan his next move after the journey.

Sam Athens Watson Burnfield Hawaii Port Columbus Tokyo Japan Lieut. Burnfield Ira W. Burnfield Maplewood Dr Burnfield U.S United States Columbus America Burnfields Texas Air Force Florida Seattle Wash Lieut Ohio University Ira Burnfield

Thanksgiving musings on gratitude and small joys

A reflective column notes gratitude ahead of Thanksgiving. It highlights daily blessings, faith, freedom, friends, and community, and shares personal anecdotes including a letter from an elderly reader, a Mrs. Adams paper gift idea, and a sugar pie recipe.

M. P. Adams Zanesville Rt. 5

First In State Evacuation Plan Highlighted By Athens Club

Athens County designated to serve as evacuation area for 25 000 residents from Columbus area if needed. Civil Defense and Red Cross coordinate disaster relief with each unit retaining autonomy. Marvin Franklin aids as Red Cross disaster chairman. Roger Jones Jr. outlines emergency hospital, housing surveys, and a standby Ground Observer Corps setup.

Athens Co Ohio Red Cross Roger Jones, Jr Jones Athens Business and Professional Women’s Club Marvin Franklin Red Cross Disaster Cut Columbus PTA Ground Observer Club National Security Committee Margaret Bridgewater Bernadine Farrell Iris Fierce Garnet Musgrave Lucille Scott Maude Stauffer

Bridge lesson yields unusual match point bidding note

In a rubber game West doubles to unsettle East West. East responds with a game turn, South rebids two spades, leading to a sharp match point double by East. East later ruffs and discards cleverly, then resumes hearts and diamonds to pressure declarer.

North East West South Declarer

Bridge bidding puzzle what to bid at three spade response

In a bridge bidding sequence East West pass and South holds B87 WKIEG Qi0ges. The suggested reply is three diamonds to show strength and diamond support. Partner continues with three spades. Determine the best follow up and plan.

Birth announcements for Terri Lynn and William Robert Jensen

Arrivals A-2c and Mrs. Phillip E. Riden announce the birth of a daughter Terri Lynn on November 16 at Williams Air Force Base Hospital Chandler Arizona. Grandparents listed include Arch Brooks Sunnyside Dr C E Ridenour and Mary Ridenour among others. Robert E. Jensen and Janet Ingerham announce their son William Robert born November 23 at Mansfield General Hospital Mansfield. Grandparents DeForest Ingerham and Russell Jensen noted.

Phillip E. Ridenour Bessie Brooks Terri Lynn Williams Air Force Base Hospital Chandler Ariz Arch Brooks C. E. Ridenour Sunnyside L. R. Casto Logan Mary Ridenour Lancaster Ridenour William Robert Jensen Robert E. Jensen Janet Ingerham Mansfield William Robert Mansfield General Hospital DeForest W. Ingerham Athens Russell J. Jensen Elmhurst, Ill

Shrine Members To Have Dinner In Athens Temple

Athens Shrine No. 6 schedules a six o clock dinner on Monday December 2 on the Masonic Temple third floor guests should call 31806 by Saturday November 30 and bring table service and a covered dish. A New Marshfield CES rummage sale funds will be raised at the Armory Friday 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to noon.

Athens Shrine No. 6 Masonic Temple New Marshfield Ces Armory

Child Spiritual Development Talk Highlights Meeting

Mrs Fred Schleicher and Mrs Martin L Hecht hosted the November gathering of the Intermediate Circle of CCL at the Cottage Tea House. The program Spiritual Development of the Child was led by Mrs Hecht. Plans were made to buy toys food and clothing for the Circle Christmas family. The annual Christmas dinner for husbands and members will be at the Athens Country Club on Dec 8 with hostesses Mrs Gerald Stauffer Mrs R Kenneth Kerr and Mrs Peter B Seel.

Ray Knudson Florence Mary Fitch Eddie Albert Gramercy Players University Interfaith Chorale Charles Ramseth Fred Schleicher Martin L. Hecht CCL Cottage Hecht Athens Country Club Gerald Stauffer

Athens Chapter of Eastern Star Installation Dinner

The Athens Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star plans an installation dinner on Monday December 16 at 6 30 p m Tickets may be obtained from Mrs Robert Studer 31737 or Mrs James Day 21701

Athens Order of Eastern Star Robert Studer James Day

Postpone Meeting Of Scout Council In Athens

The Athens Girl Scout Council meeting scheduled for Dec 2 is postponed to Dec 30 at 7:30 PM. The joint session of council leaders and troop committee mothers will be at the Christian Church where pictures from the Nat'l Convention will be shown and reports given by Miss Irene Elliott and Miss Gertrude Linnenbruegge.

Athens Girl Scout Council Christian Church Irene Elliott Gertrude Linnenbruegge

Needlework pattern ad promotes festive tree decor and cards

An Athens Messenger advertisement details Pattern No 8133 with PATTERN RAMA for sizes 10 through 20 and 3 yards of fabric. It also promotes Pattern No 2597 for tree and trim pieces with finishing directions. Requests 25 to 35 cents in coins plus name and address to Sue Burnett or Anne Cabot in New York.

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

Celebrate Birth With Dinner Sunday

A dinner celebrating the birth of Shelly Noreen Chickey, born November 16 at Sheltering Arms Hospital, was hosted Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Chickey on Grand Park Blvd. Attending were the Chickey family members from Can ton, Columbus, Athens, and nearby relatives including Gabriel Chickey Sr. and Jr. with spouses and children.

Shelly Noreen Chickey Sheltering Arms Hospital Alex Chickey Richard Stanley Grand Park Blvd Shelly Joseph Chickey Gabriel Chickey Harold Kutcher David Karen Canton Bruce Susan Mark Linda Dennis Columbus Alex Bainey Pam Athens

Legion Dance Tonight At Legion Home

A dance sponsored by the American Legion will be held tonight at the Legion Home from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Members and guests are invited.

The American Legion Legion

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