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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1956

Page

9

Ohio Poetry Day honors authors at Columbus banquet

Mrs. Jessie A. Whisman introduced her book Fantasy and Other Poems at the Ohio Poetry Association banquet in Columbus with six other poetry titles. Guests included Mrs. Frank Lausche and Mrs. Neal Wyatt Kyle. Dr. Reichert of Cincinnati spoke for Ohio Poetry Day. Other social notes mention travels and visits among local residents and an alumni coffee hour sponsored by Wesley Foundation, Theta Chapter of Sigma Theta Epsilon, and Phi Chapter of Kappa Phi in the Red Room of the Speech Building.

Jessie A. Whisman Ohio Poetry Association Columbus Whisman Frank J. Lausche Neal Wyatt ‘Kyle Nelsonville Reichert Cincinnati Wesley Foundation Theta Chapter Sigma Theta Epsilon Phi Chapter Kappa Phi

BPW District Meet Attended by Athens Club Members

Twenty members of the Athens Business and Professional Women’s Club joined the Ohio Federation district meeting in Marietta. Miss Lenore Mills of Toledo presided, supported by Mrs. Gladys Dye. A corsage from the Athens group and luncheon by Betsy Mills Club highlighted the event, with Miss Frances Inslee delivering the keynote. Athens attendees listed include Pauline Fierce, Myrta Ashworth, Emagene Davis, Eva Welsh, Cora Evans, Edna Felt, Helen Hull, Alice Brewer, Thelma Risley, Erma Anderson, Lois Fri, Mildred Chatter, Iris Fierce, Geraldine Hope, Jo Johnson, Ann Hoy, Florence Ullman, Rowena Sprout, and Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Campbell.

Athens Business and Professional Women’s Club Ohio Federation Marietta Lenore Mills Toledo Gladys Dye Miss Mills Florence Cook Athens Club Thelma Robinson Kay Campbell Betsy Mills Club Frances Inslee Parkersburg W. Va Athens Pauline Fierce Myrta Ashworth Emagene Davis Eva Welsh Cora Evans Edna Felt Helen Hull Alice Brewer Thelma Risley Erma Anderson Lois Fri Mildred Chatter Iris Fierce Geraldine Hope Jo Johnson Ann Hoy Florence Ullman Rowena G. Sprout Robinson Campbell

What Every Husband Should Know About Women

A compact survey of insights on how women feel loved, valued, and respected in marriage. It notes that affection sustains beyond money, that wives crave respectful talk, praise, and shared decision making, and that enduring love hinges on choosing and supporting one’s partner.

Sidwell couple announce birth of son Jeffrey Rod Sidwell

Mr. and Mrs. Rod Sidwell of Zanesville announce the birth of a son, Jeffrey Rod, on September 29 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville. Grandparents are Bernard and Betty Dunn of Athens and Carl Sidwell of Zanesville. Great grandmother is Mrs. M G Nethercutt of Ripley West Virginia. The Sidwells also have a daughter named Jeryl.

Rod Sidwell Zanesville Jeffrey Rod Good Samaritan Hospital Bernard E. Dunn Athens Carl Sidwell M. G. Nethercutt Ripley W. Va Sidwells Jeryl

Jacoby Lesson on Defense Shuts Down Contract

Oswald Jacoby analyzes a Milwau kee Y Jacoby Individual hand where Reuben Peterson earns a star defense by leading king of diamonds early and shifting to ten of hearts. The sequence disrupts declarer play, yielding two diamonds two hearts and king of clubs to defeat the contract.

Milwaukee “Y Reuben Peterson

Albany Elementary Mothers Club Carnival at High School

The Albany Elementary Mothers Club will sponsor a carnival at 7 30 p m Friday at the high school with no admission charged. The event invites families to enjoy games and activities in a community fund raiser atmosphere.

Albany Elementary Mothers Club

Bridge bidding puzzle asks to pick four notrump or slam

Card game scenario presents a bridge bidding sequence. South holds AQ5, WKRQ4, OJ432, AKQI and must decide after North shows a maximum, aiming for a safe four no trump or potential slam. Tomorrow repeats the same puzzle with South’s different hand.

North East South West N.T South

Duplicate bridge hand leads to diamond shortage thriller

In the Thursday night duplicate at the Y club West opened with the queen of diamonds and Peterson signaled with the ten of diamonds. South refused the trick and West continued with the lack of diamonds, testing the defenders.

South West Peterson Ular East

Mature Parent Advice on Teens Going Steady

Mrs. Lawrence argues teen dating can teach responsibility for sexuality and foster deep attachment. Patty and Art have dated since high school. parents fear limiting meeting others. The piece urges understanding the current bond and appreciating its role as a step toward monogamy and sexual ethics.

Muriel Lawrence Patty T Art T.’s Patty Viktor E. Frankl

Naomi Bible Class Elects Nominating Panel at The Plains

The Naomi Bible Class of The Plains Methodist Church met at Mrs. Floyd Linscott home with sixteen members. A three member nominating committee was named, consisting of Mrs. Ray Michael Mrs. Paul Tipton and Mrs. Harold Winfordner. Decorations by Mrs. Edith Barrows. Mrs. Winefordner won a contest prize. Next meeting set for Mrs. Walker McDonald home. Junior Modern Woodmen sponsor Halloween party at Burlingham with prizes. planning committee chaired by Mrs. Ethel Hart and includes Mrs. Helen Quivey Mrs. Etta Cullums and Mrs. Mildred Ziegler.

the Plains Naomi Bible Plains Methodist Church Floyd Linscott Ray Michael Paul Tipton Harold Winefordner Edith Barrows Winefordner Walker McDonald Modern Woodmen Burlingham Ethel Hart Helen Quivey Etta Cullums Mildred Ziegler

Presbyterial meeting notes and local circle activities

Mrs Howard Wingo summarized the Amesvile Presbyterial meeting of Oct 9 at a Alexander Presbyterian Women gathering. Several members volunteered for officer slate, with Webb Dorsey and Lax on the nominating committee. Hostesses included Wood Rawlings Rickard and White.

Alexander Presbyterian Howard Wingo Amesvile Frank Wood Raymond Webb Arthur Stuart George Snider Hayes Hudwell Hudwell Webb Ben Dorsey P. M. Lax Denver Rawlings Mary Rickard Everett White The Child Conservation League C. L. Dow Japan Fred Weber E. B. Bannon Harold Whaley

WCTU Urges Study of Laws and Upcoming Events

The Athens County Women’s Christian Temperance Union urged members to study state and national laws. Miss Mary Ness and Mrs. H T Phillips led discussions on legislation and Christian citizenship. The 83rd annual state convention is set for Oct 18 to 22 at Central Methodist Church Springfield.

Athens County Women’s ‘Christian Temperance Union Athens Holiness Church Mary Ness H. T. Phillips Theey Union Signal Mary Heft Bessie R. Strong Central Methodist Church Springfield

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