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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1953

Page

19

American Legion Auxiliary Meets at Legion Home

The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion home Tuesday evening with Mrs. B L Williams presiding. Mrs Don Strawn announced a rummage sale November 14-15 at the courthouse and a silent auction for the November meeting. Plans include a Halloween dance October 30 at the Legion home. Members will bring donuts. coffee provided. An initiation dinner for the Legion on Armistice Day was discussed.

American Legion Auxilary Légion Home Evennz B L. Willams Don Strawn Ways and Neans Auwililary Legion, Auxiliary Legion Home Auxiliary Legion

Deborah Class Celebrates 45th Anniversary at First Christian

The Deborah Class of the First Christian Church marked its 45th anniversary with a Thursday luncheon at the church. Twenty-one members and two guests attended as Mrs Tom Bennett led, and Mrs Len McCune offered devotions.

Deborah First Christian Church Tom Bennett Len McCune P. B Sidders E L Church Alfie Bingman Elmer Radford Howard Bolin Hamilton Bingman

Friendship Club Hosts Guest Night and Mage Sale Plans

The Mothers' Friendship Club met at Mrs James Allen's home for a guest night featuring a cosmetic demonstration by guest Mrs Bernard Spaulding and an auction of garments made by members. Attendees included Mrs Thomas J Workman Jr and Mrs Gordon Verity among others. Plans were set for a rummage sale on Oct 31 and for attendees to join the fall conference of the Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs in New Lewington on Oct 30.

Mothers’ Friendship Club James Allen Bernard Spaulding Thomas J Workman, Jr Gordon Verity Vernon Canny James Hutchinson Teddy Smusz Warren Graham Lloyd Graham Emory Allen, Jr

Canaanville WSCS Holds Halloween Themed Meeting

The Canaanville WSCS met at the church Tuesday evening with Maxine and Lena Kempton as hostesses. Attendees included Nellie McAfee, Mrs. William Croger and Colleen from Childeathe, and many local members. The group approved moving the next meeting to November 10 and planned a basket sale with Hildred Burch, Forrest Coffman, and Phylis Jackson as hostesses.

Canaanville WSCS Maxine Kempton Lena Kempton Nellie McAfee William Croger Colleen Childeathe Mempers Edna Gilson Hildred Burch Forrest Coffman Phylis Jackson

Lessons in Bridge Playing by Oswald Jacoby

A reader questions the correct play on a bridge hand. Jacoby explains why leading a low spade from dummy is the right line, outlining cases where the jack fails and where the spade sequence prevents West from using a five card spade suit.

Oswald Jacoby Vette Reéeves West Questio South East Ainesse West

Knife Care Reminder From Daily Cleaning Guide

A caution urges washing kitchen knives separately to avoid dulling or cross contamination when stored with other cutlery.

Ancient Chinese Sky Study Predicted Seasonal Changes

Historians note that Chinese observers tracked stellar patterns over 23,000 years ago to forecast seasonal shifts. This early astronomy linked star positions with agricultural cycles and climate understanding.

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