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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1957

Page

6

Maceanas Club Holds First Fall Meeting Highlights Indian Affairs

The Maceanas Club met at Mrs. Blanche Dean’s home to hear Mrs. C. J. Ailstock discuss federal efforts for American Indians under Indian commissioner Glenn Emmons. Emmons’ leadership has expanded Indian health services, schooling, and job opportunities, with marked health gains.

Maceanas Club U.S C. J. Ailstock Blanche Dean State St Washington Ailstock Glenn Emmons Eisenhower Emmons U.S. Public Health Service Clarence Laughlin New

Sadie's Handbag Index To Her Personality

Interior of a woman's handbag reflects personality and style. Readers are advised to declutter by changing purses, discarding meaningless bits, cleaning items, and restoring the wallet to a slim, tidy form. Include washing combs, brushing linings, and refreshing the purse with tissue paper.

Sadie

New Beauty Rules and Wardrobe Tips for Fall

New approaches to beauty and fashion require an open mind and sound judgment. Avoid trends that clash with your features and trust your own observed preferences as you experiment with bold eye shadows and bangs.

Former Athens Residents Back To Stay

Two former Athens residents Mr. and Mrs. C. Don McVay of LeRoy Ohio have returned to Athens to settle permanently at 20 Elmwood Place. After 35 years with the Ohio Farmers Insurance Co including 16 years as president and most recently as chairman, McVay retired. He was reappointed to a seven year term on Ohio University Board of Trustees. Mrs. McVay, daughter of the Beckleys, is sister of Harry Beckley of Athens. Both graduates of Ohio University Class of 1915.

Athens C. Don McVay LeRoy, O Elmwood Place McVay Ethel Beckley Ohio Farmer’s Insurance Co Ohio Ohio University E. P. McVay Ohio University Board of Trustees J. L. Beckley Harry Beckley

Miss R Kimes Hostesses Welcoming Wesleyan Missionary Society

Mrs Ronald Kimes and Miss Mary Archer hosted the Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society at 9 Riverside Drive. The Haiti program featured a Q and A on Haitian work, a missionary recognition contest led by Mrs Shanafelt, and a business session with plans for an all day work meeting September 17. Two new members were welcomed and Cheryl Kimes attended as a guest.

Ronald Kimes Mary Archer Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society Riverside Drive E. C. Kenney A. E. McConkey Gilbert Knight Floyd Ballenger Ballenger June Hunter Archer Mary Shanafelt J. H. Pierce John Gilham Haiti Ira L. Shanafelt Evan Edwards Pierce Marjorie Savage Charles W. Carpenter Cheryl Kimes Shanafelt YMWB Young Mission Worker's Band

Portland Personalities Observe Family Visits

Mrs Orvie Parsons and daughter Norma from Athens visit Hyatt Parsons. Darrell Perry and family from Parkersburg call on Mr and Mrs Hyatt Parsons. Marvin Swan and family from Middleport join Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Harry Swan. Mrs J A Siders and son LeLand with grandson Jackie travel to Columbus to fly home to California.

Orvie Parsons Norma Athens Darrell Perry Parkersburg Hyatt Parsons Marvin Swan Middleport Harry Swan J. A. Siders Leland

Good Manners Mark of Distinction

The piece urges couples to stop arguing in public to avoid rude, embarrassing displays that bore bystanders and undermine social harmony.

District WSCS Meeting Draws Large Chillicothe Attendees

Nearly 100 women from more than 17 towns attended the Chillicothe District WSCS Officers Training Day and Seminar at Central Ave Methodist Church. Devotions were led by Mrs. Cheadle and Mrs. Kern, with services, clinics, and piano accompaniment by Miss Wintersteen and Mrs. Miller, while Mrs. Linscott coordinated the morning program.

Chillicothe Church District Chillicothe WSCS Central Ave. Methodist Church Quincy Cheadle Carroll, C Jack Kern Athens Jane Wintersteen Benton Miller Rodney Linscott Roy Yoder Lancaster W. C. Hickey Virgil Close Ashville Earl Kordell Pickerington Sec’y John Dick New Holland Treas Central Ave Robert Cooley Jacksonville

Plans for Union WSCS Chicken Supper Oct 17

Union WSCS members met with Rev and Mrs Chesser at the parsonage to plan a chicken supper for October 17. The gathering included observance of Mrs Virgene Bolen birthday, a business meeting led by president Erma Wagoner, a devotional service by Hazel Oxley, and refreshments provided by the hostess with Patty Pierce assisting. next meeting set for Mrs Billie Shaw’s home.

Union WSCS Carroll Chesser Virgene Bolen Erma Wagoner Hazel Oxley Patty Pierce Billie Shaw

Lessons in Bridge Opening Lead and Endplay

N T v Pass, opening diamond lead followed by a spade to dummy. The player ruffs with eight of trumps to keep six. He overtakes with dummy's seven, ruffs a third spade, and travels to victory. He then uses trumps to control the endgame and discard smartly.

Frank Perkins Optimal Card Play Defines Trick Strategy

In a Boston game, Frank Perkins demonstrates precise bridge play. West leads king of diamonds and Perkins wins with ace, counting 11 sure winners seven trumps and three side aces with a diamond ruff in dummy. He seeks a 12th trick via spade or club finesses or a discard using dummy’s fifth spade.

Frank Perkins Boston West Frank

Card Senses Q The bidding problem in bridge

The puzzle presents South West North Pass and you hold WK 10 A104 AAQKT. You face a decision after a two spade bid and a three clubs response. Decide your plan for showing strength and continue with the sequence tomorrow.

Social events calendar for West Side and surrounding groups

West Side School PTA meets at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium with Supt. Johnson as speaker. Zeta Alpha of Beta Sigma Phi hosts a 7 30 p m meeting at 432 Richland Ave. Albany WCTU gathers at 8 p m in Temple Church with officer elections. American Legion Aux meets at 8 p m at the Legion Home Athens Local YTC meets at 7 p m at 36 Franklin Ave. Athens EUB Church WSCS holds a 7 30 p m April 2 devotional led by Mrs Polly Colby with a free will offering for literature. Hobson Study Circle convenes 7 30 p m at Cottage Tea Room hosted by Mrs Frank Super. Ames Bern PTA at the high school features FHA and 4 H Club programs. Sayre Study Circle meets 2 p m at Cottage Tea Room 70 N Lancaster St. Lodi Grange hosts an 8 p m birthday supper with a bring along dish and sandwiches.

West Side PTA Supt. Johnson Zeta Alpha Beta Sigma Phi Vivian Coates Richland Ave Athens YTC Tom and Phillip Romine Franklin Ave EUB Church WSCS Helen Clark Washington St Polly Colby

Diet Rules to Beat Baby Fat For Teens

The article urges teens to adopt a doctor supervised sensible diet to shed baby fat. It emphasizes calorie counting, avoiding cream sauces fried foods candy and rich desserts, and choosing fruit juice over double malteds or hamburgers. A practical tip suggests buying a dress in the desired size to motivate lasting habit change.

Clarks Chapel WSCS Publishes Thursday Supper Menu

Clarks Chapel WSCS will hold a supper this Thursday starting at 5 p.m. The menu features chicken sandwiches salad ice cream cake and coffee.

Clarks Chapel WSCS

Cobblers and Apron Patterns from Basic FASHION Catalog

Pattern notes and ordering details for apron with daisy embroidery and shirtwaister No 8140. Includes sizes 14 16 18 and bust ranges 36 through 52 with PATTERN RAMA option, transfer sheet, and sewing directions. Send 35 cents coins and address for Sue Burnett at The Athens Messenger New York. Fall Winter 57 catalog advertises 25 cent pattern sample.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N. Y Ave Americas Basic Fashion

Athens BPW Plans Active 1957 58 Year

Athens Business and Professional Women outline a busy 1957 58 program including observance of Business Women's Week September 22 28 a regional meeting October 20 with Jackson Co as host a November 16 rummage sale a April 24 benefit bridge at Hotel Berry and a June picnic Officers include Miss Felsinger president Mrs George Wyckoff vice president Mrs Kay Campbell secretary Mrs Eva Welsh treasurer and Mrs Dayton Hoffee reporter.

Athens Hotel Berry Athens Bpw Group Jackson Co Margaret Felsinger Felsinger George Wyckoff Kay Campbell Eva Welsh Dayton Hoffee

Burke Knowlton Nuptials Set At Foster Home

Miss Phillis Burke will marry Myrl Knowlton in a Thursday evening ceremony at 7 at 33 Moore Ave home of Mrs. Frank Foster Jr. The Rev. Carroll Chesser will officiate before close family members and an open reception will follow the nuptials.

Frank Foster, Jr Moore Ave Phyllis Burke Dulphus Burke Carpenter Myrl Knowlton N. F. Knowlton Albany Carroll Chesser

Being Critical Of Other People Touchy Business

A column advises against critiquing others appearance and hairdos. It urges focusing on self improvement and suggests neutral praise when opinions are asked. The tone reflects practical beauty etiquette and social caution for women.

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