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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1956

Page

11

Coming and Going in Athens and Nearby

Mrs R L Clutter and Miss Carolyn Clutter return from a ten day trip to Atlanta visiting relatives. Mrs Brider and daughter Patricia toured the east with films shown of Niagara Falls and New York City. T. A. Berry visits from Lockhaven. Mr and Mrs Robert Pyles announce the birth of Robert Allen Jr on Oct 15. Anne Heidlebaugh to celebrate golden wedding with open house. Shower for Charlotte Tackett Nadiceb with Niagara Falls films.

R. L. Clutter Carolyn Clutter Atlanta, Ga Chris Brider East Atlantic City Patricia Robert Pyles Layton Dr Ashland Robert Allen, Jr Pyles Dona Gyor Athens Ohio University Melissa Janet C.N. Heidlebaugh New Straitsville Margaret Clark Cleveland Tacketts Charlotte Tackett Nadiceb Boyd Tackett Niagara Falls

Professional Production Delights First-Night Audience

Sandra Aguado reviews the Ohio University Theatre opening night of My Sister Eileen. Gayla Fuller and Dolly Dannes lead a strong cast with Lou Edmonson delivering standout humor as Violet Shelton. The play follows Ruth Sherwood and Eileen as they pursue success in New York with a series of comic misadventures ending happily.

Sandra Aguado Gayla Fuller Dolly Dannes My Sister Eileen Joseph Fields Jerome Chodorov Miss Fuller Miss Dannes Lou Edmonson Violet Shelton Miss Columbus Ohio Daddy Bob Sykes Eileen Ruth Mark Muenter Ohio University Theatre Cosmo Catalano Miriam Farmer

Birth of son John Steve Tsagaris in Warren Ohio

Mr and Mrs Steve Tsagaris announce the birth of son John Steve at Trumbull Memorial Hospital on October 7. Grandparents are Mrs Emilie P Pares tides and Mr and Mrs John Tsagaris, all of Warren. The couple also have a daughter Patti, age three.

Steve Tsagaris Warren John Steve Trumbull Memorial Hospital Emilie P. Parestides John Tsagaris

Mrs Strong Attends Meeting At WCTU Convention

Mrs Bessie R Strong president of the Athens County Women s Christian Temperance League has returned home after attending the 83rd annual convention of the WCTU in Springfield Main speakers were Walter A Zaugg Ohio Northern University Ada Ohio Mrs C V Biddle president of the national WCTU and Bishop Wilbur Emery Hammaker of Washington DC Zaugg praised the groups achievements since 1873 Biddle spoke on Crusaders or Quitters Hammaker, a Springfield native and Wiltenberg graduate, urged prohibition as the sensible solution to drinking in modern society.

Bessie R. Strong Athens County Women’s Christian Temperance League WCTU Springfield Walter A. Zaugg Ohio Northern University Ada C. V. Biddle Wilbur Emery Hammaker Washington, D. C Zaugg

Bold Two Club Opening In European Bridge Match

Oswald Jacoby explains South’s bold artificial two clubs opening and three hearts bid in a European Championship team match. West leads ten of clubs to six hearts. South wins with king and plays five trumps discarding clubs and a spade from dummy. East’s three discards force a club drop to set up South’s twelfth trick as a spade.

Oswald Jacoby West South Declarer East

Bridge bidding problem with four spades contract

In a four spades contract from the given bidding sequence North South East West passes after one no trump, South holds KQJ974 and West 9852. You as South must decide the bid. The article presents a puzzle format with the same setup mirrored for a follow up question and states answer tomorrow.

North East South West N.T

Walker Addresses Central PTA on School Board Function

William Parker Walker spoke on The School Board Its History and Function at the Central PTA meeting. He noted local boards shape policies for districts as part of America’s education system, while Mrs. Wilson Carr led the program and Mrs. Cecil McGlone Jr. ran the meeting. First grade led the room count, and subscriptions to PTA magazines were taken with membership still open.

William Parker Walker Central Pta Wilson Carr Walker Athens Board of Education America Cecil McGlone, Jr Ohio PTA John Newcomb

Snowflake crochet pattern 5401 offered by Anne Cabot

News item detailing an 18 inch snowflake crochet project Pattern No 5401 with complete directions material list stitch diagrams and mailing instructions to Anne Cabot Athens Messenger 1150 Ave Americas New York 36 N Y Also announces the Needlework Album 1956 featuring multiple crochet embroidery and knit designs plus three gift patterns available for 25 cents a copy

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

Easy to Sew Glamour Doll Pattern No 8435

Pattern release promotes a glamorous Southern Belle doll with stand-out petticoats in one 20 inch size. Includes PATTO-RAMA and detailed requirements. Request via Sue Burnett at the Athens Messenger, with 35 cents, name, address, size, and PATTERN NUMBER. Add 25 cents for Fall & Winter '56 Basic FASHION guide.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N. Y

We The Women and the Blame for Unhappy Marriages

A reflective piece questions societal blame on dissatisfied wives and argues husbands fail to give emotional support, listen, and share household duties. It asserts many marriages suffer from inattentive or selfish husbands, leaving wives demanding more than mere material gains. The closing line uses a cooking analogy about bread crumbs and butter.

Village Club Calendar of Thursday Meetings

Community groups list events for Thursday including Deborah Class at 2 p m at 8 Freemont St Mrs Bessie Strong and multiple club meetings at various venues. Activities cover sewing events masking safety reminders and a Halloween party hosted by Bob Cooley plus church and civic group gatherings across Athens Township and surrounding areas.

Deborah Christian Church Bessie Strong Freemont St

Teen’s Battle Shape Versus Weight in Diet and Exercise

The article argues dieting and exercise help teen weight concerns with targeted routines for hips and thighs. It notes teens should work with doctors to choose gradual, safe plans to avoid weakness and fatigue. It also corrects a misnaming, clarifying Barbara Ann Knox as the daughter of Mrs. Ralph Knowlton.

Ralph Knowlton Barbara Ann Knox

Service Guild Meeting at Trinity Methodist Chillicothe

The Chillicothe district Wesleyan Service meeting convened Sunday at Trinity Methodist Church with Trinity Guild as hostesses. Speakers included Miss Elizabeth Richey Senecaville and Mrs W B Landrum Little Rock. Evening slides by Mrs J F Cady Athens sparked a guild discussion led by Miss Anderson.

Chillicothe Trinity Methodist Burma Erma Anderson Athens Guild Fontella Linn Walnut St. Church Athens Julia Cable Blanche Long Edith McBee Elma Beer« Bower Dorothy

Helena Rubinstein Medicated Beauty Care Ad

Helena Rubinstein presents a beauty treatment for oily skin claiming a clear, matte complexion after a 15 minute session and a two week improvement in blackheads pores and oiliness. A four week supply costs 3.95 plus tax with a satisfaction guarantee or full refund if not satisfied.

Helena Rubinstein

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T. A. Berry Lockhaven, Pa Mrs. C. E. Berry Mrs. Strong Bridge Kane Rial Imperial ACC Athens Country Club Shirley Baur Lois Robinson Ann Algeo Gino Cline Lola Schleicher Algeo Schleicher Baur Cline John Algeo Messenger Sportsphoto Don Moore Quick's Order of Rainbow Masonic Temple Auxiliary of Eagles Olen Baker Athens Township Lewis McBride Clark St Amere Club Cottage Tea Room Richard Faught Gertrude Bean Race St Albany Methodist Church WSCS Farmers Council of Lee Township C. E. Stout R. B. Slaughter E. State Farm Bureau Council Mrs Si Allen Dell Dames Gaige Paulsen Bob Cooley Grand Park Blvd Oo Bishop Central Ave. Methodist Church Walter Allen Franklin Alicia Hart Service Guild Arbuckles Lucille Rusby N.Y. C Gallaher
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