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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1956

Page

9

League Aids Athens Voters with Ballot Guides

Athens County voters unfamiliar with candidates will receive League of Women Voters help. Bulletins detailing experience backgrounds and views of all candidates for state and local offices will be distributed in local grocery stores churches and schools this weekend.

Athens County League of Women Voters Roland Swardson League Voters Service Free Athens Swardson Thomas Ludlum Maxwell Pullen Richard Lockard Thomas Curry

Ohio County Agent Convention and Local Club Events

Ohio County agents attend the National Home Demonstration Agents Association meeting in Chicago October 27 31. Athens County agents attend the League dinner and public notices while local groups plan rummage and masquerade events. Ohio and area clubs promote school levies water treatment and senior class square dance.

Rome-Cannas High School Green Valley Mt. Zion ‘Baptist Church Athens Grange Summit Grange Albany Riding Club Bethel Church Tom Woodgerd Mt. Zion Baptist Church Ohio Sherman Chicago Florence B. McBride Athens County Ohio State Associattion McBride Elchairman

Blushing Bride Turns Green With Envy

Logan UM SA reports a humorous quarrel at Main and Market Streets where a wife confronts her husband over rival cooks after five months of marriage. He reveals a fondness for Blosser's roast chicken dinner, sparking her jealousy and a playful domestic crisis.

Logan Umsa Jack

Bridge Sample Tenor Card Play Summary

South bids three hearts after a rough hand while Sam trails in points. The excerpt notes South's high card advantage and speculative play aiming for a fit, with limited support from the partner.

South Sam

Lessons in Bridge by Oswald Jacoby

Oswald Jacoby analyzes a bridge hand where North opens two clubs, signaling heart fit and diamond potential. South advances to six diamonds, testing distribution and stoppers while North seeks a slam with a cautious four diamonds, illustrating the bid and play dynamics.

Oswald Jacoby North Hearts Damon South

What to Do in a Bridge Endgame Question

South holds Q5974 in a standard bidding auction and must decide the winning line. The opponent’s responses are fixed by the question pattern. A correct plan relies on squeeze ideas and the timing of the last-card play to maximize tricks.

Oka Tom

Whan Reviews New England Saints at AAUW Study Group

Ohio University English professor Whan reviewed Austin Warren's New England Saints at the AAUW Book Review Study group gathering hosted by Mrs. M D Hughes. Personal anecdotes about Warren and readings from the essays framed a discussion of saints among New England authors and ministers such as Emerson, the Jameses, C E Norton, and Father Taylor, noting their moral stature yet imperfect humanity.

Ragar W. Wnan Ohio University English Department Austin Warren Aauw Book Review M.D. Hughes Dr. Whan Wham New England Emerson Jameses C. E. Norton Father Taylor

Needlework pajama kit pattern 5545 advertised

Teach children neatness or make a stuffed toy with this pajama kit pattern 5545. Includes tracing pieces, material requirements, sewing and finishing directions. Send 25 cents in coins plus name address and pattern number to Anne Cabot at Athens Messenger New York 36 NY.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N. Y Sue Burnett Jens Messenger Ave Americas N.Y

Drive Begins For Support

League of Women Voters members plan annual finance drive starting Monday to seek support for public service. Mrs Homer Brown finance chair says residents use the bulletin aiding voters and reminders of funds donated. Letters to past contributors will go out under Mrs Henry Seibert and Mrs Fred McKelvey followed by downtown solicitation after election day.

Anhens League of Women Voters Homer Brown League Henry Seibert Fred McKelvey Down Town Brown Eric Thompson Joseph Dando Irs Aaron Davis Walter Allen Harley’ Ross Ralph Kail Clar Fence White

Pine Bark Stew Featured At Athens Junior Club

A South Carolina style pine bark stew recipe using salt pork perch fillets and creole tomato base was shared at a meeting at Mrs. William Lavelle's home. The club plans to gather gifts for children under welfare care while enjoying the dish and other refreshments. The menu includes pine bark stew over French bread, a relish tray, fruit, and desserts. The gathering also noted the death of Dr Vivian Roberts' mother in Rockford Illinois after a two year illness.

Gaynne Mawbya Rorina Capana Athens Try of South Carolina Florida Paul Tom Smoot W. Hagensick Edward Sud- Edison Park Tive Nick Robert Taylor Carolinas Lavelle Bert Barnes

Dinner Tickets Now Available for International Scholars Dinner

The Athens Messenger lists tickets for a Friday dinner on Oct 26 1956 to support International Scholars and the blind. Club presidents may reserve and pick up tickets at local book stores or the home of Mrs Homer Brown 66 Fran ks Avenue. Funds raised aid the blind and parish church events.

Athens Messenger Homer Brown Franks Lin Ave Church of the Good Shepherdings

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