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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1956

Page

9

Faculty Wives Honor 32 New Members at Ohio Univ Center

Wives of new Ohio University faculty hosted 170 members and 32 newcomers at a reception in the Ohio University Center ballroom. Officers welcomed attendees as hosts listed include Mrs. Jesse H. Day president and Mrs. Violet Life of Reedsville among helpers. The event followed by plans for three documentary films at the next meeting November 14.

New Ohio Universe Faculty Wives Club Ohio University Center Jesse H. Day Gilford Crowell Richard Bitters Karl Witzler Violet Life Reedsville Walter A. Allen John J C. Baker H. E. Benz Leon H. Berger Bernard Black Donald R. Clippinger L. P. Eblin John E. Edwards Oscar Eggers Carl A. Frey Darrell B. Green Dow S. Grones Albert C. Gubitz Sherwood E. Hall Francis N. Hamblin Burt Held E. T. Helle Ris PEARH TH. Moves Enhower E. J. Tay-shower Atwell M. Wallace Kent Clarence H. White Dent Eisenhower Troy Organ P. C. Nichols Clarence White Paul Krauss

Sapp Family Reunion Recalls Kin Across States

Dren of the late Alexander and Marriott Sapp attended a family reunion Sunday at Risingrk Lancaster Emerson Ella and Clyde are deceased. Attendees include many Sapp relatives and spouses from Athens, Springfield, Jackson, Mich., Rolla Kan., Money Pa., Lima, Gore, and other areas. list of names spans multiple families and towns.

Dren Alexander Marriott Sapp Risingrk Lancaster Emerson Ella Clyde Mary Shaner Lakeview Wayne Anthony Marion Pearl Sapp Fi Sapp Donald Sapp Doris Ann Clyde Sapp Roger Roberta Garrett Bob James Richard Garrett Ford Lawson Athens Harriett Sapp Fred ‘Fisher Ralph Fisher Bruce George John Oberholzer George Sapp Jeanette Ronald Virginia Kay Candace Pegay Springfield Lyle Wheeler Jackson Mich J. EB. McCarty Rolla Kan Clive McCarty Money,Pa Guy Sapp Chauncey Harold Sapp Pratts Fork Carlos Reeves Paul Charney Cathern T Plains John Hughes Nelsonville Cora Sapp Gore Betty Sapp Heinlein Lotgan John Chapman Lima di Tom Leo Sapp Jerry Danny Blaine Pat Star Ten Golumtus

Albany VFW Hears Reports and a Vintage Cake Recipe

Albany VFW members discussed the district meet and planned the October social. Readable fragments describe a layered cake recipe with flour sugar butter eggs vanilla cocoa and sour milk, plus a seven minute frosting method and a rest home donation plan.

Albany Dolores Witlateh Eres Oraise Steased Beulah Cox Portsmouth Carol Evener Chillicothe Genevieve Grinstead Lovina Richard and Loree Barnes Bernie Barnhart Bessie’ Goodin

Women’s Department met at Plains Church plans year events

The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Women’s Department, led by Mrs Florence Overly, met at The Plains Church Tuesday to outline the coming year’s activities and held a lesson led by Mrs Ruby Tinkham. Officers named include Mrs Ardis Cummings assistant, Mrs Ellen Charney secretary-treasurer, and Mrs Ruby Tinkham teacher. The CMC Society will run Baby-Sit service to fund the Sweetheart Dance, operating 8:30 pm to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday. contact numbers 21315 or 27171.

Women’s Department of ‘the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints The Plains Church Florence Overly Ruby Tinkham Ardis Cummings Ellen Charney Goo CMC Society

Needlework pattern offers doll motifs and garment pieces

Pattern No. 2632 provides transfer motifs for dolls and embroidery, printed garment pieces, sewing and finishing directions. Send 25 cents in coins with name and address to Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger, 1150 Ave Americas, New York 38. Also available is the 1956 Needlework Album with crochet, embroidery and knit designs plus 3 gift patterns for 25 cents.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave. Amecas New York N. Y

Easy to Sew Doll Clothes Pattern No 8035

Simple holiday gift pattern for dolls 14 to 24 inches offers easy sewing. Send 35 cents, name, address, size, and pattern number to Sue Bennett at The Athens Messenger with the 1956 Fall & Winter pattern book offer for sewing guidance.

Sue Bennett Athens Messenger Ave New York N.Y

Dear Jane and Myrtle Offer Homemaking Advice Column

In letters from readers Mrs Tied and Mrs Myrtle seek guidance on balancing work and home life. Suggestions include medical checks, scheduled family time, simpler meals, shared chores, shopping plan, and prayer. Jane Jewell offers tips to strengthen marriage and finances, while a church soup supper correction notes Oct 19 at the Presbyterian Church.

Jane Jewell Chisen J. J Myrtle

Lessons in Bridge by Oswald Jacoby

South faces a tricky bridge problem as he refuses the first club and then leads toward the two honors. Dummy wins with a low card, and West is forced to play the ace, shaping a 3-3 or 4-2 break. South fights to three spade tricks by careful timing of the king and jack, while avoiding forced losses if the ace or doubleton appears.

Aly Hubby Huby Oswald Jacoby SOUTH Javeen I. Diamond West

Reveals Magic Formula For Marriage Proposals

A fragmented log of an Ohio advertisement hints at a humorous dating scheme. It mentions Blosser's restaurant in Logan offering a Jumbo Shrimp Dinner for $1.60 with a setup including soft lighting and a comfort ambiance to woo bachelors.

Blosser's Logan

Athens NSA reports CPS certification totals rise to 963

The Athens chapter of the National Secretaries Association announces that 211 secretaries passed the annual 12 hour CPS examination, raising the national total to 963 Certified Professional Secretaries. Betty Weaver, Ohio University, is Athens' sole CPS to date.

Athens National Secretaries Association (International U. S Betty Weaver Ohio University Miss Weaver Indiana Western Miincig State College Macomb Illinois Urbana Miss Weaver Business Robbin Bishop Ruth Ellen Story NSA Ohio State University Bishop

Bates WSCS Meeting Minutes and Open House Details

Bates WSCS met with Jean Downey presiding as Virgie Johnson hosted the October gathering. Reverend Chesser attended as a guest. The next meeting is set for Thursday November 1 at the church with open house from 7 to 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served in the basement. Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Pavey of Jenia won two national trophies in the American Rose Society competition.

Bates Wscs Virgie Johnson Otober Jean Downey Steverend Chesser W. H. Pavey Jenia American Rose Society

Bridge bidding puzzle asks what South should do

In a standard no trump sequence North opens three hearts and South holds a short balanced hand. If partner has king of diamonds or if the finesse works game is likely. The prompt asks what South should bid next and notes the question repeats with a different hand 45312 KQ953 BOE.

Calendar and rummage sales fill New Marshfield area weekend

Community notices list events across churches and clubs including a 6 p.m. chili supper at New Marshfield and rummage sales at Albany Grange, St. Pauls Church basement, courthouse, and several churches. Activities include theater board meeting, Girl Scout events, Zeta Tau Alpha alumnae gathering, and PTA council and Emblem Club meetings citywide.

New Marshfield Albany Grange St. Paul's Church Richland Ave Methodist Courthouse Ohio Valley Beech Olson Zeta Tau Alpha Athens Pta Council Waterloo

Week's Buys Highlight Meat Prices Across Nation

The Associated Press reports this weekend features on meat prices with sirloin and porterhouse cuts rising, lamb with slight declines, and pork, chicken, and eggs offering bargains. Cabbage, potatoes, and onions fuel additional value as households prepare stews and coleslaw.

Associated Press

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