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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1955

Page

11

State Officer Speaks at Central PTA Meeting

Nearly 150 parents and children attended the potluck supper at the old gym where Mrs Crockett spoke on Parents in the home, teachers and school. The event featured a short children's film and a report on the state PTA convention. The organization aims to boost home involvement in education and set a quota of 110 for the year. Cecil McGlone Jr led the prayer, with Odessa Howell and Howard Rogan helping as officers and co-chairmen for the dinner.

Rome Sino Pain Crockett PTA SidGlone Iumbug Grockett Odessa Howell Themeri Cecil McGlone, Jr Howard

The Male Animal Opens Theatre Season Tuesday at OHIO U

The Ohio University Theatre opens its season Tuesday at 8 p.m. with The Male Animal a three act play about a college professor defending teaching material. Cast includes James Thurber and E. Nugent. director is Don Chisselman. costumes by Rural Leyes. makeup by Anthony Tell. tickets go on sale Sunday at the Ohio University Center Box Office.

Ohio University James Thurber Ei Nugent Virginia ‘Hahneag al Johnston Dolly Danes Phil Saunders Aasan Ant Don Chisseman Coamo A. Catalano Em Anthony ‘Tell Ohio Universty Center Hig Ito Bm Theatre of Ice Hike

Birth of Robert Michael Graham in Columbus area

Parents of Son Jr. and Mrs. Robert Graham announce the birth of a son named Robert Michael on October 17. Grandparents are Ralph Hall of Marietta and the Rev and Mrs. Gus Graham of The Plains. Great grandmother is Mrs. Henry Ayers of Athens.

Robert Graham Columbi Robert Michael Ralph Hall Marietta Gus Graham the Plains Henry Ayers Athens

Reception Set For Sunday for Ohio Legion Auxiliaries

An American Legion Auxiliary District 8 hosts a Sunday reception honoring Mrs. Clark J. Ailstock, president of the Auxiliary, Department of Ohio. The event runs from 1 to 5 PM at the VFW Home in Athens at East State and Home Street.

American Legion Anii District 8 Clark J. Ailstock American Legion ‘Auxiliary Department of Ohio VFW E State Athens

Ames-Bern PTA Plans Annual Halloween Party

The Ames-Bern PTA met Tuesday evening with Nadine Marquis reporting 214 members. Prizes went to Mike Jago Joy Dishong Judith Brill Flora Copeland Laverne Chadwell and Willa Mae Felton for most members in each class. third grade led with 78. The Amesville Council asked the PTA to sponsor the Halloween party set for Oct 31 at the high school. Ralph Bennett led parade. Mrs Harry Henry window painting. Alyce Sayres prizes. Refreshments served in home economics rooms during the social hour.

Actover Ames-Bern Nadine Marquis Mike Jago Joy Dishong Judith Brill Ralph Bennett Harry Henry Alyce Sayres

Newcomers Club Has Reception Lessons in Bridge Playing

A reception honoring new members outlined yearlong programs for the Newcomers Club of Ohio University. Guests included Mrs. Clark E. Myers and Mrs. Ernest Collins. New officers and committee members were introduced, with Mrs. Clark E. Myers as chairman. The event featured a bridge lesson on protecting a dummy’s trump holding and the strategy of discarding a club to secure a win, illustrating endgame play.

William” D Huntsman Robert J Holmes Dorothy Brum-pater Dbaugh Ernest Collins Norman Dilley Floyd Poole Philip Legler Erin Anderson James T. Shipman Stephen G. Boyce Ronald Olsen Clark E. Myers Alan. Barnhill Holbert Hendrix Raymond Hodgdon George Carmichael Edna Dickison Vern Krantz Oscar Eggers George Davis

District PBW Meets at Center

District 11 of the Ohio Business and Professional Women's Clubs will meet Sunday at the OU Center. A coffee hour at 9:30 in the ballroom precedes a session with Mrs. Dorothy L. Fletchner first vice president of the Ohio Federation. Dinner will be at the university cafeteria. Robert Bartels OSU faculty member who has just returned from a world trip will speak at 2:30.

Istrict Ohio Business and Professional Women’s Clubs OU Center Dorothy L. Fletchner Ohio Federation Univerity Robert Bartels Ohio State University

Mature Parent Faces Indecision Over Attention Demanding Child

Mrs Reed's sister in law writes of nursing and rest causing family tension. Karen's persistent demands reveal how parental indecision affects a child. The piece argues that a parent must restore integrity and decide quickly to quell constant attention seeking.

Muriel Lawrence Karen Karren Iis News el Fof Mra Reed Inde ‘Ison

Birth of Daughter Debbie Ek to Mr and Mrs Paul Silvus Athens

The birth of a daughter named Debbie Ek occurred October 17 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. The couple also has a son, Paul Doug. Grandmothers are Mrs Fred Stone of Athens and Mrs Delial Eanes of San Antonio, Texas. Mrs C G Beverage of Athens is a great grandmother.

Paul R. Silvus Athens Debbie Ek Sheltering Arms Hospital Silvus Paul Doug Fred Stone Delial Eanes San Antonio Texas Beverage

Guests of Professor Pullen and Athens visitors mixed old and new

Who's Coming lists guests of Prof and Mrs Maxwell S Pullen and Athens visitors over days and weeks. J Spencer Pullen of Evansville, Mr and Mrs Robert OBrien and daughter Cassandra Bay Village visited Mrs Carrie Smiths here for two weeks. Evelyn White and Carolyn Clutter of Miami with their families also visited. Mr Clutter is district manager for Royalty Co in Miami. They planned to leave Monday after nearly three weeks, with other families like Alma White Edouch and Dolph Barker from Texas also in attendance. Nearby Delta guests include Margaret Bridge of New Marshfield and Charles Sprague of Kenton visiting the Bridges in New Athens.

Prof Maxwell S. Pullen Professor Pullen’ Arents J. Spencer Pullen Evansville Robert O'Brien Cassandra Bay Village O'Brien Carrie Smith Athens Robert Clutter Evelyn White Miami Fla M Irs ES. White RL. Clutter Clutter Carolyn Clutter Royaliter Co Dolph Barker Alma White Edeouch Texas

Albany Grange Event and Local Club Gatherings

Saturday calendar lists Albany Grange at 8 p.m. with first and second degree conferrals. Lodi Extension Club hosts a fall festival at 10 a.m. at Electric Co. A husbands’ party is planned at Ray Chadwell farm. Zeta Alpha of Beta Sigma Phi hosts a referential tea from 3 to 5 p.m. at Cottage Tea House.

Albany Grange Lodi Extension Club Electric Co Child Guidance Circle Ccl Husbands Ray Chadwell Farm Zeta Alpha Beta Sigma Phi

We The Women and the Loneliness of Social Striving

A 1940s column discusses loneliness among women who join clubs seeking friends but feel superior to others. It argues true belonging comes from accepting others as they are, not measuring by self image, with anecdotes from Homemakers Club meetings. Also a recipe note offers thickened apple cider sauce for baked ham.

Ruth Millet Homemakers Club Dora Wilson Tell- Storkers

Learn to Make Hollandaise Sauce for Fish and Veggies

Learn to make a standard hollandaise sauce and use it to dress up fish fillets and vegetables. The guide suggests options like broccoli, asparagus, and snap beans, usable with frozen or canned varieties.

Club ruff grants Gefenders spade trick but costs club win

The text describes a card play where the wummy setup prepares for a club ruff. It yields Gefenders the spade trick that was inevitable but robs them of the club trick they would have claimed at the end. The outcome balances toward the spade capture while sacrificing the final club gain.

Bridge bidding puzzle with mistaken auction

In a duplicate style problem, North South positions show a pass sequence after two diamonds. South holds a strong hand with unspecified high cards and must decide the next action. The prompt asks what South should bid given the same bidding as a prior question, aiming for a low contract and partner’s future bid.

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