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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1955

Page

7

Style Show Winners Announce at Reception

Style show winners are announced for teen age dressmaking classes sponsored by Singer Sewing Center. Mary Ellen Huffman won in the 14–17 group and Connie Glasgo topped the 10–13 group. Dresses, judged in Cincinnati against 50 others, advance to national judging. Seventeen participants attended a reception at Mitchells Park Place.

Singer Sewing Center Mary Ellen Huffman Connie Glasgo Miss Huffman Miss Glasgo Cincinnati Huttin Muffman Coins High School Helen Melton Marvin D Glasgo Ath- Peter

Calendar of Events Casually Packed With Meetings and Meals

Sayre Stuay Crt hosts hr Fees Consettes with Rebekah Lede at 1 pm. Leena pean Lede leads a study circle at Cot stamps and cookies. Tea House hosts 7 30 pm. Plains PTA potluck supper at Manter Hope. Regrets 0per 6 30 pm. Ames Bern PTA 8 pm. Pro p by 4H Clubs. West Side PTA 6 pm potluck with Willard Barker speaking. Supper 13 7 30 pm. Tans Coveret rs

Sayre Stuay Rebekah Lede Pottek Leena Pean Lede West Side Pta Willard Barker Me Tans

Needlework patterns and catalogs entice young sewists

Fringed shirt patterns 5605 with western motifs appeal to youngsters and beginners. Includes sizes 4 6 8, material lists, instructions, transfer patterns, and price in coins mailed to Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger. Also promotes Basic FASHION fall winter 8 issue patterns by Sue Burnett with addresses for ordering and 25 cent copy.

Anne Cabot Athens Ave Americas New York Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave Americas

Plains FHA Vames Officers Named

The Plains FHA lists officers including Carol Mackie as president Ann Kittle vice president Ita Howard secretary Donnal Hook treasurer JoAnn Brooks historian Mary DeWeese parliamentarian Nancy Horn reporter Patsy Bryan business manager and county secretary Joan Tipton pianist with chairmen Jo Ann Lee program Diana Metcalf finance Nancy Kay Hawk social Joyce Nichols degree Sue Canale publicity Verna McHarg radio Rita Howard award of merit Others noted are Mr and Mrs Lloyd Kittle Mr and Mrs Herman Howard Mr and Mrs Paul Tipton and Mr and Mrs William Williams.

Ne Plains Fha Carol Mackie Wa Ann Kittle Ita

Roasting Chicken From Old Style Stock Pot Method

A retro kitchen set directs dredging the cut up chicken with flour salt and pepper then browning in fat. Add water onion and celery tops simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours for chicken 3 to 4 hours for fowl until tender. Thicken stock with flour paste for gravy and season to taste. Serves 6.

Dancers Appear in Shows Lessons in Bridge Playing

A fragmented sports notes item describes a bridge tournament tale with East West advantage and a near miss in a hand where South earned a small score. It hints at a rubber game and a 50 point swing with declarer play and tournament implications.

Enwald Ann JR 'South South Amell

Overpraise Damages Childhood Efforts and Real Skill

Mrs. Muriel Lawrence argues that excessive praise from relatives can harm a child’s sense of value and motivation. The piece notes 12-year-old Tom’s simple dirt house and warns parents against placing undue admiration on modest achievements. It urges steering praise toward genuine effort and practical skills rather than inflated approval.

Unig Muriel Lawrence Tom

We Women and the Modern Marriage Paradox

A dated opinion piece argues women are gaining more divorces and social changes while questioning real security and satisfaction in marriage. It contrasts modern expectations with Grandma’s era, suggesting happiness may lie in contentment with fewer material rights.

County WCTU Convention At Athens First Christian Church

The Athens County WCTU held its annual convention at the Athens First Christian Church with Rev J B Mattett leading prayers and Mrs D Le Jones delivering devotions. Officers for 1985 56 were elected including Mrs Lady Vencer as installing officer and Mrs Bessie Strona as president with Sidney Kasler as recording secretary and Mrs Hannah Clutter as treasurer. A memorial service by Mrs Vencer highlighted veterans from the S Sailors and Soldiers Hospital. The program included readings, youth camp notes, and musical selections amid talks on reading material needs.

Athens County WCTU Athine First Christian ‘Church Stra Bessie Strong J. B. Mattett Rome D. le Jones Lady Vencer Bessie Strona Sidney Kaseler Hannah ‘Clutter At. Romine Howard Romine Vencer Lancaster Veterans Sailicothe Veterans Hospital Arthur Levch Sho Otterrein Hana Mary"Wilen

Bridge bidding quiz on pass responses after two club opening

In the present deal with no vulnerability and the East West North South sequence, South holds a weak hand after 2 Clubs. The suggested play is to pass, avoiding a doubled contract when the hand offers little for overcall strength. The question ends asking for South’s best action in the given auctions.

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