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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1956

Page

6

Talking It Over with Jane Jewell in Athens

Community notices from Athens dated September 24 discuss Talking It Over with Jane Jewell and letters to Dear Jane Jewell about marriage, divorce, and advice from church groups. The column includes Presbyterian and WSCS activities, local meetings, and questions about personal relationships addressed by readers and ministers.

Athens Jane Jewell Presbyterian Women’s Association H. H. Sands Dow Grones Elmwood John Jagers Gordon Gray Franklin Women's Association of Presby Amesville Albany Pta C. E Mechanicsburg Troy Grange WBA Ioof Hall Nanes & Companion J CA

Former Student Becomes Alpha Xi Delta Province Head

Mrs George M Brown a former Ohio University student now active in civic life in Cleveland has been elected province head of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority. She will oversee nine college chapters including her alma mater. Beth Fowler of Unrichsville married Mr Brown a Cleveland attorney and Bobcats Club president. Mrs Brown founded the Ohio University Women’s Club and remains active in athletics and civic groups. Old fashioned gravy instructions explain browning flour in a heavy skillet over low heat.

George M. Brown Ohio University Cleveland Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Even Beth] Fowler Unrichsville Brown Bobcats Cleveland Athletic Club Ohio University Women’s Club

Needlework Apron Pattern With Donkey or Elephant Pocket

Cute apron pattern offers a pocket shaped as either a donkey or an elephant. Instructions cover tissue, materials, hot iron transfer, sewing and finishing steps. Send 25 cents, name, address, and pattern number to Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger in New York. Also advertised is the 1956 Needlework Album with additional patterns and directions, priced at 25 cents.

Piottann Andy Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N.Y Cory

Easy to Sew Frock Pattern with Versatile Yoked Style

Pattern advertisement describes a labeled design No. 430 with PATT-O-RAMA. Features a yoked bodice, tab trim, and full skirt in sizes 10 to 16. Instructions note East must give up a heart first trick to allow West to control play. pattern includes fabric yardage and ordering details from Sue Burnett, 1150 Ave Americas, New York NY.

Patt-O-Rama East Sue Burnett Athens Ave Americas New York N. Y

Wrought Iron Decorates Home on Hillcrest Drive

Edward E. Algers and son Bill completed a hillside one and one story house on Hillcrest Drive featuring white wrought iron posts and railings, cedar gray shingles, a large 36 foot living room with cherry paneling, three east and south facing bedrooms, two baths, and a modern kitchen with white oak panelling. The lower floor includes a recreation room, utility and laundry spaces, and a planned downstairs shower. the family has occupied the home since early August.

Edward E. Algers Hillcrest Dr Algeos Bill Lorene Ave

Alumnae Aid Sororities During Rush Week at Ohio U

Alumnae and patrons staffed rush tea events for multiple sororities at Ohio University. Hostesses included Mrs English of Chicago and Mrs James Mears among others, with Barbara Levner and various local members assisting Alpha Epsilon Phi Alpha Gamma Delta Chi Omega Pi Beta Phi and others. The note lists numerous hostesses and committee members across Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Xi Delta, Chi Omega, Phi Mu, and Beta Phi Pi chapters.

Ohio University George L. Glauner Buckhannon W.V John Stewart Henry Corradi Musser Alpha Xi Delta Dayton Kern George Rutkoskie Norman Dean CHI! Omega James Householder Earl?Christiansen George Klare E. T. Lyon Robert Wren Russell Baird Foster B. Cornwell Donald McGraw Richard Williams Marvin Klinect Pi Beta Phi

Lydia Lash Evans Club Appoints Committee

Lydia Lash Evans Club names standing rules committee at its first meeting at Mrs. Fred Weber home. President Mrs. Evan Edward selects Mrs. O. G. Houck Mrs. Fred Schilling and Mrs. John Dowler as committee members. Mrs. Paul Kimes introduces Mrs. Richard McKinstry and Mrs. Richard Essex who present a musical program. Refreshments served to 20 members. Next meeting at Cottage Tea House.

WSCS First Paul Cotton C. A Washington Circle Mutchler Dwight Mutchler Columbia McKinniss R. H. Jones Leo Williams Christian Church Raydaya Albany Vfw J. J Delphian Club Cottage Tea Room Neil ‘Thomas George Klare Grosvenor Lydia Lash Evans Club Fred Weber Evan Edward G. Houck Fred Schilling John Dowler Paul Kimes Richard McKinstry Richard Essex

Messenger Society Urges Prompt Wedding Announcements

Due to processing time for marriage stories, the Messenger Society Depart requests that wedding pictures and announcements be submitted to the newspaper as soon as possible after the ceremony, preferably before the event, but no later than one week after the occasion.

Messenger Society Ment

Trick‑taking analysis in a bridge hand with East to play

In this bridge excerpt East should play the ten of hearts first to allow South to win and prevent West from taking control. South holds 1‑9‑8‑7 and cannot be prevented from a heart trick. South has eight tricks in run of side suits, with declarer aiming to develop diamonds while the defenders take one diamond and at most three hearts, guiding East and South to win the contract.

Wy Oswald Jalude East South West Land West Declarer

Bridge problem dealer hand decision

The prompt presents a bridge bidding problem with a dealer hand of spades hearts and diamonds and a cryptic discussion. It asks for the correct bid given partner and opponents’ potential signals, aiming to decide the best contract.

Albany High School junior class elects officers

The Junior class at Albany High School elected officers at a recent meeting. Officers selected are Harry Radford as president, Teresi Poston as secretary, Linda Hudnell as treasurer, with Moore as vice president and jwart serving as retiring president who presided.

Albany High School Harry Radford Moore Teresi Poston Linda Hudnell Treasure News Jwart

Proper invitation response etiquette urged in social notes

The article counsels accepting invitations with enthusiasm rather than half hearted reluctance. It warns that a dismissive reply like I guess I can make it leaves the hostess regretting the invite and may ruin future invitations.

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