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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1955
Page
10
A fragmented reminiscence discusses women leaving home to work for money, the impact on mothers and children, and shifting expectations. It contrasts traditional motherhood with newer economic needs, noting mothers face harder, longer days and evolving roles.
A fragmented notice advertises Pattern No 2594 for doll clothes and face transfer for a small doll. It asks readers to send 28 cents in coins with name and address to Anne Cabot, The Athens Messenger, New York, for the 1953 Need lework Album.
Oswald Jacoby explains a bridge hand where West misleads with a club lead. South uses signaling to win ten tricks, thwarting the opponents’ plan and avoiding a minus score.
A misread double dummy hand asks what to bid after a three diamonds raise with hearts to be developed. The responder plans to raise hearts later. determine the best opening and continuation with exact suit preference and support.
The Athens Messenger offers a softly feminine two piece outfit pattern in sizes 12 1 2 through 24 1 2 with short sleeves in 35 inch fabric. Pattern number 169 costs 35 cents and requests buyers to send name address sizes and pattern number to Sue Purnett in New York. Also promotes the Fall Winter 1953 pattern catalog Basic Fashion priced 25 cents.
Dorothy Whipple outlines dangers of the black widow in a 9 page piece for children. She explains the spider’s habitat tends to be in basements garages sheds and outside log piles, describes the distinctive red hourglass marking and warns that bites require prompt medical attention. The article advises using ice compression and a tourniquet only briefly and urges immediate hospital care and serum as needed. It also includes steps to reduce spider presence around homes and yards including removing debris and spraying areas with one percent DDT solution.
Rainbow Girls install officers in District 19 with Mary Ellen Hutt serving as chaplain Mary Gene Woodworth flag bearer and Sally Kay Garver named charity Thelma Gilson and Nanette Woodworth also noted in ceremonies Guests were introduced and a dance followed
Guest etiquette advises accepting invitations from hosts even if not part of a club. Consider returning hospitality by hosting at home or taking the guest to a restaurant to reciprocate the kindness.
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