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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1956

Page

11

Calendar of Events for Thursday in Union area

Union Church supper at 5 p.m. features baked chicken and sides. Ride-a-wee Club at 2 p.m. on Townsend Avenue led by Mrs. Harry Faulkner. VFW Auxiliary meets in New Marshfield at 7:30 p.m. Potluck. AAUW hosts Burma Revisited at Ohio University Health Center auditorium at 7:30 p.m., with program by Mrs. John S. Cady and prospective members welcome. Helen Macleod Service Guild gathers at 6:45 p.m. with Mrs. Inez Bentz. WSCS open house 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. cookies served. Evans Club host day 2:30 p.m. with Mrs. F. C. Schilling. Regrets listed. Rome Grange Halloween program. Daughters of Union Veterans Harvest Day luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Guest speaker to be announced. bring covered dish. meat furnished. Athens Grange at 8 p.m. Chase Circle of Ruth featuring Minta and Mary Chase. ADV Republican Club meets in The Plains community room at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Mt. Zion Baptist Church Missionary Society meets in church parlor at 8 p.m. Women of the Moose collect wrapped articles for silent auction at Moose Hall.

Union Church Harry Faulkner Townsend Ave VFW New Marshfield American Association of University Women Ohio University Health Center Burma John S. Cady Daughters of Union Veterans Ray Smith Grosvenor St Athens Grange Chase Circle of Ruth Minta Mary Chase ADV Republican Club Plains Missionary Society of Mt. Zion

Christmas season stretched too long says We, The Women WELL

We, The Women WELL argues October marks the start of Christmas catalogs and ads. The piece laments year after year the season arriving earlier and Thanksgiving falling during the rush. It urges shortening the lead time to restore warmth and focus on meaningful gifting rather than early prep.

Kate

Couple to Wed Announced in Millfield

Mrs. George Russell of Millfield announces the approaching marriage of her sister Freda Kirkpatrick to Charles W. Smith. The open church wedding is set for November 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the New Marshfield Church of Christ with Rev. Carroll Chesser officiating.

George Russell Millfield Freda Kirkpatrick Charles W. Smith Charles Smith New Marshfield New Marshfield Church of Christ Carroll Chesser

Athens World Wide Dinner Funds Ohio U Foreign Scholarship

Nearly 300 residents attended the sixth annual International Dinner in Athens. Proceeds benefit a scholarship for a foreign student at Ohio University funded by the United Church Women of Athens. Dr. B A Renkenberger introduced 67 exchange students. Dr. John F. Cady spoke on global neighborliness and shared personal overseas experiences. Miss Mignonette Yin, recipient, will earn a BFA in February. Local leaders and church officials attended and Miss Park and Miss Lee from Korea performed musically.

Athens Dents United Church Women of Athens Ohio University B. A. Renkenberger John F. Cady University of Rangoon Burma Cady William C. Stehr United Church Women Peter B. Seel Farid Malouf OU Internationl Club Mignonette Yin Yin F. L. Shoemaker OU International Club In Mook Lee In Bok Park Korea

MYF Sponsors Supper At Canaanville Church

The MYF of the Canaanville Methodist Church will sponsor a bean soup supper Saturday at the church from 5:30 p.m. Tickets are available from group members or at the door. A number of Plains residents attended the Ohio State Wisconsin game in Columbus, including Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Loeffler and others.

MYF Canaanville Methodist Church Plains Columbus Eugene Loeffler Otho Coon Sam McDonald Elmo Scott Ray McGraner

Desperation Leads to Offbeat Play in Bridge Lesson

Oswald Jacoby analyzes a hand where South adopts a line against the odds to make a 3NT contract after West leads a heart. The play features a back ward finesse in diamonds and a clever club ace lead. The column poses a new question for readers about how to respond with a balanced hand under 8 points.

South West Dummy Declarer

Brazil Nut Devil's Food Is Velvety Confection

Gaynor Maddox shares a dessert feature detailing a Brazil nut devil's food cake recipe. It includes nut preparation methods, batter steps, two deep pans, and two frostings with a Brazil nut petal garnish. The piece blends nostalgia and practical instructions for a chocolate nut cake.

Brazil

Friendly Hour Neighbor Club Holds Masked Halloween Meet

The Friendly Hour Neighbor Club met at Mrs. Olen Baker’s home for a masked Halloween party with Peggy Gorby leading a short business meeting after the un masking. Sixteen members and five guests attended, and Mrs. Baker provided refreshments.

Friendly Hour Neighbor Club Olen Baker Peggy Gorby Baker Ernest Kyle Harold Brown

Posture Is Key To Pretty Neck

Alicia Hart notes neck wrinkles grow with age but can be reduced at any age with good posture. The head should align over the shoulder muscle to prevent horizontal lines. Forward head tilt and ears collapsing toward the rib cage worsen wrinkles, making posture the primary prevention and ongoing remedy.

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