Miss Society discusses West Africa at meeting
The Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society met at 86 N Shafter St last Tuesday to discuss Sierra Leone West Africa. The program featured a skit Aunt Elizabeths Missionary Tea readings songs prayers and a devotional on Paul and Barnabas. A new member Mrs Forrest Russell was welcomed and officers outlined Christmas projects and a cash donation to an International Dinner.
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Sierra Leone
West Africa
Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society
Warren Hanson
N. Shafer St
Hanson
Arnold Wolfe
Ira L. Shanafelt
Elizabeth
Floyd Ballenger
June Hunter
Mary Archer
Forrest Russell
Ray Pidcock
Freddie Snider
Chauncey
J. H. Pierce
Hephzibah
Macon
Ronald Kimes
Shanafelt
Ballenger
O. E. Cross
Hunter
Good Manners for Gum Chewers in Public Places
The piece advises gum chewers to avoid nuisance by wrapping up gum, not tossing it on streets, sticking to furniture, or leaving chewed gum on dishes in restaurants to show consideration for others.
American Housewives Push for Bigger Kitchens and Modern Homes
About 100 delegates from 45 states at the Congress on Better Living advocated homes with larger kitchens and more bathrooms. They favored住宅 sunlit kitchens, sliding glass walls, dry wall over plaster, and two acre wooded lots, with a mix of contemporary and conventional designs and more imaginative, varied housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Woman's Magazine
Delores Zink
Chagrin Falls
Richard A. Taylor
Zanesville
Growing Out Gray Hair With Gradual Bleaching
The piece advises tinting and then gradually lightening hair so new gray strands blend with bleached sections. It suggests lightening by small steps each treatment to reduce contrast as hair grows out.
Proper Spacing for Picture Displays
Key guidance on art wall layout advises balancing gaps between frames. It warns against tight clusters and overly wide separations, urging thoughtful placement for visual harmony.
Color Steals Show in British Winter Fashion
British fabrics like woolens mohair and tweeds headline America's winter collections but color dominates. Guardsman red London fog gray purple and jewel tones color sleepwear and evening wear. items include a tea rose brocade skirt and a sapphire tiered gown. Designers credit Her Majesty's styles for regal American appeal.
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Scotland Yard
Ocean
Guardsman
Her Majesty
S Corps of Guards
London
Milady
America
British Isles
Elizabeth
United States
Blue Lustre Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner Ad
An advertisement touts Blue Lustre carpet and upholstery cleaner as a gentle foam that cleans wall-to-wall carpets and upholstery. It claims easy brushing with a long handle, restoring colors and removing spots, with one half gallon cleaning three 9 by 12 rugs. Court lower floor.
F H A Officers greet new Ninth Grade members
The Plains Chapter of Future Homemakers of America welcomed ninth graders Carolyn Cade Donna Channel Lillie Clendenin Linda Hamilton Charlotte Hill Carol Keeton Lois Lee Patricia Louse Donald McDonald Anita Williams Barbara Sanlock Margeret Secoy Effie Sharpe Sandra Smith Sandra Tinkham Sue Thompson Wanda Ware at a Friday meeting Plans include attending the Fall Rally at No Oct 16 and bracelet service with Ames Bern Parents Mr and Mrs Joe Tinkham and Mr and Mrs Robert Smith named as club parents Officers Beth Williams Joan Tipton Shannon Lowsey Marty Eddy Lulu Murphy led the chapter advisor Miss Beryl Cone Also noted a black fox collar feature for fall accessories
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Plains
Future Homemakers of America
Carolyn Cade
Donna Channel
Lillie Clendenin
Linda Hamilton
Charlotte Hill
Carol Keeton
Lois Lee
Patricia Louse
Donald McDonald
Anita McWilliams
Barbara Sanlock
Margaret Secoy
Effie Sharpe
Sandra Smith
Sandra Tinkham
Sue Thompson
Wanda Ware
Ames Bern
Joe Tinkham
Robert Smith
Paul Tipton
Robert Williams
Martha McDonald
Sue Coon
Brenda Wallace
Janice Rowland
Sharon Peyton
Linda Koon
Kay Whetstone
Pat Nichols
Mrs McBride
Miss Nisenson
The
Betty Mackie
Beth Williams
Joan Tipton
Shannon Lowsey
Marty Eddy
Lulu Murphy
Beryl Cone
Bridge bidding mastery showcases slam try by Chicago pair
Lessons in bridge center on Milton Ellenby and Emmanuel Hochfeld of Chicago. Milton's two heart overcall starts the auction. Manny responds by advancing to four diamonds and then four spades as a slam try. Hochfeld supports six clubs, which Manny accepts, delivering a secure slam with precise control signaling.
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Milton
Manny
Ellenby
Hochfeld
South
West
Milton Ellenby
Emmanuel Hochfeld
Chicago
Bridge bidding puzzle with four no trump overcall
In a no trump bidding scenario the sequence shows Passes up to 4¢ by South after a 2 and 2¢ overcalls. You hold 48 YVAKT65 AK974 and AK2. Decide your overcall strategy and whether to bid four spades or six no trump depending on partner’s aces. Consider possible ace distribution and overbid risks.
Church Class Dinners With Roberts at Vinton County Home
Athens First Methodist Church Fellowship Class held a cooperative dinner Sunday at the Beeches country home of Dr. and Mrs. Carl H. Roberts in Vinton County. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wheaton and Mrs. Fred McCoy with numerous attendees including Dr. and Mrs. John F. Cady and son George, Dr. and Mrs. Robert Daniel and children, Dr. Sexson E. Humphreys and son Noel, and many others plus Mrs. Roberts' parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cross.
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Athens
Birth of Cathy Louise Woolf in Parkersburg
Mr and Mrs Charles Woolf of Coolville announce the birth of a daughter, Cathy Louise, on September 10 at St. Josephs Hospital, Parkersburg, West Virginia. Grandparents are Wilfred Sheets of New Plymouth and P D Sheets of Waterford. great-grandparents Mr and Mrs Sheets. paternal grandmother Mrs Erin Woolf of Greenway, Arkansas.
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Cathy Louise Woolf
Charles Woolf
Coolville
Cathy Louise
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Parkersburg
W. Va
Wilfred Sheets
New Plymouth
P. D. Sheets
Waterford
Erin Woolf
Greenway
Ark
Needlework patterns offer easy to sew loafers and frock
Crochet loafers with cross stitch initials and hobby patterns for all sizes. Pattern No 2587 includes men women and children sizes plus embroidery alphabet. Also youth maternity frock No 8145 with PATT O-RAMA in several sizes and yardage. Send coins and address to Anne Cabot or Sue Burnett. Fall Winter 1957 Basic FASHION catalog 25–35¢.
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Anne Cabot
Athens Messenger
Ave. Americas
New York
N. Y
Sue Burnett
OU Sorority Honors National Officers With Tea
Athens Alpha Gamma Delta honors visiting Mrs. G. L. Glauner of Buchanan W Va with a Sunday tea from two to four attended by alumnae and undergraduates. Seven alumnae receive 1919 Grand Council honors. Arc of Epsilon Pi presented to Mrs. John W. Stewart. Glauner plans several events during her Athens stay including meetings with the chapter executive council and Greek Week activities.
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Alpha Gamma Delta
G. L. Glauner
Buchanan
W.va
Cheryl Doyles
E. E. Munden
Zeta Chapter
Earl Hooper
Janice Bixler
James E. Boden
Clark E. Williams
Henry Corradini
Epsilon Pi
Gayla Fuller
Jill Evans
Polly Sims
John W. Stewart
Morris Ave
Athens Alpha Gamma Delta
Athens
Glauner
Ohio University Center
Rushing
University Center
Summit Grange installs new officers and committees
New Summit Grange officers led by Walter Dicken take duties at a meeting. Appointments include Edwin Wagoner legislative agent and youth chair, Elmer Pierce home economics, Kenneth Elliott community service, and auditing by Hawk, Scott, and Ward. Mrs Scott presents poems and talks on Ohio. Members express drought aid support for Athens County.
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Summit Grange
Walter Dicken
Harry Hawk
Lester Scott
Edwin Wagoner
Gertrude Andrews
E. E. Hawk
Bernard Ward
Elmer Pierce
Ceres
Kenneth Elliott
Pomona
John Gilham
Guy Graham
Grange
Dicken
Scott
Ohio
Athens Co
Social Calendar items and club events listed for week
Hobson Study Circle hosts guests at Cottage Tea House at 7 30 p m Hostesses include Mrs D M Lontz Mrs H Z Filmer and Mrs Ethel Sargent Social Literary Club meets 2 30 p m at Mrs H E Benz 38 Fairview Ave WCTU gathers 8 p m at Mrs Howard Stanleys McArthur Rd The Plains PTA 7 30 p m at school Julia Smith speaks on nutrition Sayre Study Circle 2 p m with Mrs Elmer Poston Regrets call by 11 a m Monday American Legion Aux 8 p m at Legion home Important meeting Athens E U B WSWS at E U B church membership and guest night Tuesday Club meets 7 30 p m Dr Patrick speaks on Motivation Aspects of the Educational Process West Side PTA 7 30 p m at school State highway patrolman to speak Zeta Alpha Chapter Beta Sigma Phi meets at Mrs Bradley Smith 169 State St 7 30 p m Sayre Study Circle 2 p m with Mrs E L Poston Annual guest day observed Delilah Rebekah Lodge New Marshfield 7 30 p m all officers to attend degree practice First hat of fall may be velvet beret in emerald blue or garnet later same hat would look good in fur
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Sayre
Elmer Poston
Hocking St
Ross Davis
American Legion
Legion Home
Four CWF Group Meetings Slated This Week
Four CWF group meetings are scheduled this week. Margaret Thompson leads a 7 30 p m session at 43 First St with Mrs Earl Simmons. Mrs Barnhill hosts 42 Grosvenor St with Mrs Fred Kittle. Mrs Beverage leads 51 Maplewood Dr with Mrs Clarence Wyckoff. The Business Women's group dines at 6 30 p m with Mrs Glenna Burt at 19 E Elliott St, then a 7 30 business meeting follows.
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CWF
Margaret Thompson
Earl Simmons
First St
Barnhill
Fred Kittle
Grosvenor St
Beverage
Clarence Wyckoff
Maplewood Dr
Business Women’s
Glenna Burt
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Miss. Society
Paul and
Barnabas
E. C. Kenney
McConkey
Gilbert Knight
Church of the Good Shepherd
By Sylvia Bayliss
Uhlman
Philco
S. Court
F.H.A
By Oswald Jacobv
West la Pass Pass
Vecard Senseae
Roberts Home
OU Sorority
Int’l
Coronado
Calif
Ernie
Laundries
Stimson
Athens, Ohio
Hobson Study Circle
Cottage Tea House
D. M. Lontz
H. Z. Filmer
Ethel Sargent
H. E. Benz
Fairview Ave
Albany Wctu
Howard Stanley
McArthur Rd
the Plains Pta
Julia Smith
Athens E. U. B
E. U. B. Church
L. P. Eblin
Patrick
West Side
PTA
Zeta Alpha
Beta Sigma Phi
Bradley Smith
E. State St
Ee Sayre
E. L. Poston
Delilah Rebekah
New Marshfield
Pop
Kasler
Dairy & 5 Hmome
Ik Io
Aes
Fawcett
Chesterhill, Ohio
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