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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1956

Page

4

Athens Children’s Horse Show Draws 290 at Fairgrounds

Athens area children and ponies performed in seven classes at the Athens Children’s Horse Show held Saturday afternoon at the Athens Fairgrounds. Winners included George Murray, Christy Clifford, Christine Guthrie, Danny Clyse, Chuck Dorson, and Donna Allen with prizes in pony, pony 48 to 56 inches, treasure horse, and pleasure pony events. The event raised nearly $100 for the Athens Children’s Home with thanks extended to local contributors and sponsors.

Athens Athens Fairgrounds Kenny Kerr Chuck Hayes Dick Vaughn Xead George Murray Robert Murray Dottie Christine Guthrie Irs George Guthrie Guysville Guthrie Danny Clyse C. E. Clyse Chuck Dorson H.C Don Guthre Robert Mathews Schines Athena Dewey Laughlin Norman Dean F. J Beasley Co Fairgrounds

East Return in Bridge Match Defies Club Plan

In a recent bridge match East faced a deuce of hearts opening by West. West led king and East won with the queen. South captured with jack and played trumps, while East’s eight of clubs became a decisive factor in the course of the hand. A lack of confidence in a club finesse prevented East from turning the suit. The article notes a successful card play despite cautious decisions.

Oswald Jacgmx Murinese Bovine Ian Expert South East

Athens Grange Elects Leaders and Nominates Second Degrees

In Athens, Grange officers Leona Burson lecturer Ralph Frost steward Roy Balford teward Jaret Brown Myrtle Ford treasurer Bessie Fairchild secretary George McKinnis gatekeeper Nancy Frost ceres Geneva Wilderman pomona Luanne Sanders flora Freda Kern lady assistant steward Scott Neutzling executive committee named for the new term. An upcoming second degree ceremony is planned with Sieg Marshal Soast daughter ing Sept 12 at 8 p m. Members of Mr and Mrs Edward Soast of Philadelphia asked to bring two crust pies. Third and fourth degrees will be given at the regular meeting Sept 30 8 30 p m. Refreshments were served to 35 members present. Mr Saxbe spoke at a dinner meeting of the tenth district at Lake Hope Lodge.

Leona "Burson Ralph Frost Roy Balford Jaret Brown Myrtle Ford Bessie Fairchild George McKinnis Nancy Frost Ceres Geneva Wilderman Pomona Luanne Sanders Flora Freda Kern Scott Neutzling Sieg Marshal Soast Edward Soast Philadelphia Fred R. Beas William Saxbe Mechanicsburg Elmer F. Jones Saxbe Tenth District Lake Hope Lodge

Weddings and community notices from Columbus area

Mrs Olive Turner convalesces at grandmother Mrs Arthur Young home after Sheltering Arms Hospital surgery. Mr and Mrs Cal Roberts and daughters Juliana and Lelia attend wedding of Linda Bryant and Lawson Bopp in Columbus. Also upcoming events at Lodi Home Demonstration Club and area church activities.

Olive Turner Amenourne Fla Arthur Young Sheltering Arms Hospital Cal Roberts Juliana Lelia Linda Bryant Lawson Bopp Columbus Oliver 1 Wood

Amesville Grange Elects Officers

The Amesville Grange met Sept. 4 to elect officers for the coming year. Following officers were elected: Robert Dishon master, Howard Starlin overseer, Merie Potter lecturer, Arthur Antle steward, Rollo Lente cole ward, Fannie Chip a lain treasurer, Louise Linscott secretary, Dean Wooley gatekeeper, Mary's Wooley ceres, Fern Antle Pomona, Stella Hamillies flora Nadina Marquis, lady assistant forward, Harvey Starlin legislative committee. The serving committee for October will be Mr. and Mrs. Glen Potter, Mrs. Nadine Brawley, Mr. and Mrs. Gail Brawley and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Morehead.

Amesville Robert Dishon Howard Starlin Merie Potter Arthur Antle Rollo Lente Fannie Chip Alain Lurene Mesehher Louise Linscott Dean Wooley Mary

Undaunted declarer avoids trump finesse collapse

Jacoby led to even M clubs and Giovine kept control, allowing him to have his cake and eat it. He steered declarer away from the trump finesse without losing the Jelub trick. Defenders took the queen of spades and the ace of hearts as a heart finesse failed, and the contract fell.

Giovine Declarer

Bridge bidding puzzle from a hand deal

A four player auction shows South as dealer with diamond heart and spade suits. North passes after a 1 spade response from East. Determine the best opening or contract and explain the reasoning, focusing on card distribution and signaling.

Rome Grange Elects Officers for Next Year

Rome Grange elected officers for next year to be installed by Southfork Grange from Ritchie County West Virginia on October 6 with State Master Harold Vincent in attendance. The Grange Youth Chorus received an engraved plaque for the talent contest at the Ohio State Fair. Yvonne Matlack won an engraved plaque in the reading contest. Yonne Grange placed seventh among 15 Granges at the State Fair. The charter was draped in memory of Mrs Marion Walker and Kenneth Christy. Two membership applications were received. The Grange voted to exhibit again next year at the State Fair.

Rome Grange Southfork Grange Ritchie County W. Va Harold Vincent West Virginia Grange State Grange Yvonne Matlack Yonne Grange Marion Walker Kenneth Christy

Progressive Literary Club and Local Meetings Schedule

Community groups hold afternoon and evening gatherings at various addresses. Activities include a 1 20 p m Progressive Literary Club with Mrs George Fee in Athens Route 4, a Mt Zion Baptist Ladies Aid officer election, and a Maecenas Literary event with Mrs Blanche Dean at 77 St. Evening sessions feature Maecenas Literary and High Child Guidance of CCL with Mrs Bert Wigal, plus a Senior Circle meeting.

Progressive Literary Club George Fee Athens Ooo Ladies Aid Society of Mt. Zion Baptist Church George ‘Troy Grange CCL Robert Murray Maecenas Blanche Dean Bert Wigal Stimson Ave

Lodi Grange Elects Officers Plans Booster Night

Lodi Grange elected new officers at its meeting including Dena Robinson master Cary Ruth overseer Emmett Jones steward George Mathews assistant steward Wilma Mathews lady of fidelity Mary Blair Myrtle Stover lecturer Victor Stover gatekeeper Ethel Williams secretary Benson Cowan treasurer Beverly Van Meter ceres Marilyn Swartz pomona Joyce Williams flora John Robinson executive committee The group set a quarterly birthday supper for September 21 and Booster Night for next month.

Lodi Grange Dena Robinson Cary Ruth Emmett Jones George Mathews Wilma Mathews Flora John Robinson

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