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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1956

Page

6

Business Women Hear Talk on Mental Health

Members of the Athens club and Professional Women’s group gathered for a regular meeting to discuss mental health and the question So You’re Normal. Dr Rufus Seamans of State Hospital and clinic plans were outlined for first grades with a Mechanicsburg clinic set for Sept 27. Ann Mumma chaired the project and Jo Johnson led the Health and Safety effort during National Business Women’s Week.

Athens Su|g Sec Ias Catherine Sea i Rufusmans Putnam and St. Paul's ‘Schools Mechanicsburg Club Land the Plains Ann Mumma Ohio Jo Johnson Seamans Ruth Seaman Ohio Uni Lucille Ao Scott Dorothy Williams Doris Wyckoff Mabel Olson

Lessons in Bridge Bid Wordplay and a Bold Four Clubs

South defeats the slam after East overestimates safety with four clubs while West opens with king of diamonds. A tricky diamond lead and precise ruffing sequence let South win the rubber and 1630 points as East’s bid is ultimately shown flawed though brave. The problem focuses on how a bold four clubs bid cramped opponents and altered the slam chances.

South East

Bid decision shifts swing of 2130 points

The text analyzes a bridge bidding moment where Jacoby passed a six spade bid, suggests a double to pressure a non clubs lead, and notes risks. With a diamond or heart opening lead South would likely be set two, giving East a likely plus 300 instead of minus 1630, a swing of about 2130 points.

South East

Needlework Alphabet Motifs Quilt Pattern No 5709

Embroider cute alphabet motifs on inch blocks to form a quilt for a child bed or crib cover. Pattern No 5709 includes iron on motifs, materials, stitch directions, color chart, and finishing tips. Send 25 in coins, name, address and pattern number to Anne Cabot at Athens Messenger, New York, for instructions and patterns.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N. Y Grandmotheer Bach Book Soc

Beight-waisted frock pattern No 429 for young at heart

Easy to sew daytime or campus frock in sizes 10 through 20. Includes 54 yards of 35 inch fabric for size 12. Send 35 cents, name and address, size, and pattern number to Sue Burnett, Athens Messenger, New York 36, N.Y. Add 25 cents for Fall & Winter 36 Basic FASHION sewing guide.

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

The Mature Parent Beat Club Calendar Entry

A column discusses parenting advice from Dr Milton M home and a talk by the American Legion Auxiliary at Serger. It highlights a shift toward letting toddlers explore with fewer breakables, the importance of respecting a child's rights, and a mother learning from her husband and experts about self-restraint. The dialogue includes a mother observing a child’s behavior and the impact on borrowing toys.

Snes Raweeser Wise Enor Milton M American Legion Auxiliary Serger Legion Home Estect Tommy Tomm

Community meetings and clubs schedule items

Zeta Alpha chapter and Beta Phi with Mrs James Farley host 7 30 p m Sunnyside Dr 61. The Plains PTA 7 30 p m all parents urged to attend. Hobson Study Circle at Band PW rooms in Cline Bldg 7 30 p m Mrs Harry Risley hostess. Lodi Grange birthday potluck supper 7 30 p m Take cover to dish and sandwiches. Alexander Home Demonstration club with Mr and Mrs Frank Wood 1 p m Finish trays. West Side PTA first grade com 7 30 p m Willard Barker speaker. Sayre Study Circle with Mr P B Burns 64 Stimson Ave p m.

Zeta Beta Phi James Farley Sunnyside Dr the Plains Hobson Cline Harry Risley Lodi Grange Alexander Home Frank Wood West Side Pta Willard Barker P. B. Burns Stimson Ave

County FHA Plans Fall Rally in Athens County

The annual FHA fall rally was planned at the official board meeting held Sept. 13 at Carthage Troy High School. Madelon Clark presided. The Plains FHA will entertain, Carthage Troy will supervise registration, The Plains and Ames Bern will conduct bracelet service. Refreshments were served after the meeting and group singing led by Madelon Clark, Yvonne Matlack, Dolores Melnturf, and Linda Pettit. Schools represented included Athens, Ames Bern, Chauncey, Rome Canaan, Nelsonville, Shade, The Plains, Albany, and Carthage Troy.

FHA Future Homemakers of America of Athens Couny Carthage Troy High School Madelon Clark Plains Carthage-Troy Ames-Bern

Miss Seigfred Publishes Concerto for Two Voices

Miss Shirley Seigfred daughter of Dean and Mrs Earl C Seigfred will publish a book this winter or spring titled Concerto for Two Voices. The story follows a young girl's search for something lasting and beautiful. Written in London during an 18 month Europe tour, it is set in that city. Seigfred, a Athens High School and Ohio University graduate, has poems in anthologies and works as a proofreader at Lawhead Press. She plans a new London set book.

Shirley Seigfred Dean Earl C. Seigfred Miss Seigfred London Europe Athens High School Ohio University

Doc Binky's Sandwich Special Mixed with Dates and Peanut Butter

A quirky blog note describes a recipe using one bar of Good Luck Margarine and one cup chopped dates plus four cups peanut butter. It proclaims the margarine tastes fresh and appealing in a light humorous tone.

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