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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1956
Page
10
The piece urges parents to remind teenage boys to stand when the mother or father of a date enters the room. It notes many boys are careless about such courtesies and suggests periodic reminders to reinforce proper behavior.
Oswald Jacoby analyzes a three no trump defeat from a European team event. West leads hearts, East switches with back and forth, South misplays the diamond and spade sequence, letting East win extra tricks. The result is a down contract despite the apparent protection. Also notes Athens High School Y Teens ceremonies for 76 new members with candlelight services and a reception for girls and mothers. Next meeting set for Wednesday December 2.
A domestic article advises raising the mattress to the highest point when using a regular crib for a new baby and lowering the mattress as the child grows and learns to sit up. It also recommends lowering the side before lifting the baby and using a stool or bench to help the child climb in, noting the Samoyed dog as a teachable aid for responsibility.
A bridge problem asks South what to bid after a diamond response while the same bidding repeats. A fashion pattern ad promotes No. 8157 lingerie and 35c coin pattern order, with sizes 32 to 46 and a request for Sue Burnett at Athens Messenger for fall and winter 56.
Pattern No 2536 offers crochet directions for head sizes 20 to 22 inches with materials and stitch illustrations. Send 25 cents with name and address to Anne Cabot at Athens Messenger, New York. Also available Needlework Album with dozens of crochet embroidery and knit designs plus 3 gift patterns for 25 cents.
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