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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1949
Page
6
Mrs Eiza Abbott was removed by ambulance Tuesday from Sheltering Arms Hospital, where she was receiving care. The report notes her discharge from the facility after a medical event requiring transport.
A nostalgic look at Hungarian Easter customs as practiced by an immigrant mother in the United States. It details egg cheese, kolacs with walnut, poppy seed, and prune fillings, dinner breads, and a religious fast before Easter Sunday. Activities include church blessings and Monday verses by neighborhood children.
Mrs. Wilson Norris hosted a crystal shower for Miss Deanue McPherson at 95 E State St. McPherson, daughter of Mr and Mrs A D McPherson of 162 N Congress St and OU student, will wed Mr James Loosbourrow of Mount Sterling on April 14. Guests included Mrs Musgrave and family among others. a wagon gift conveyance featured pink and white décor and children Nancy Lee and Bobby dressed as bride and groom.
Ohio University School of Music presents two junior voice majors Anna Lou Davis soprano and George Otto tenor in a recital at Music Hall Auditorium April 6 at 8 p.m. The program features Mozart and Wolf songs, Brahms lieder, operatic arias from Cavalleria Rusticana and Carmen, English songs, and a finale duet from Puccini. Both singers study under Helen Hedden Roach. public invited.
The 31 Club gathered at Mrs. Vance Rood’s home Monday evening for a business meeting and games with prizes awarded to Mrs. Lester Martin Mrs. Ivan Brown Mrs. Jennie Risley and Mrs. Arthur Sneed A dessert course followed for attendees including Mrs. Harold McGrath Mrs. Dwight Gaskill Mrs. Edna Merchant Mrs. Lester Martin Mrs. Ivan Brown Mrs. Ray Morris and guests Mrs. Risley and Mrs. Sneed.
Mr. H. K. Woodruff of Route Five Athens was guest of honor at a birthday dinner Sunday. The centerpiece featured daffodils and forsythia. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Woodruff and sons Jerry Lee David and Hally Jr plus Mr. and Mrs. William McClelland and children Gary Roger Bobbie Sally of Glouster Mr. and Mrs. Nick Newman and children Tommy Mickey ees Rosemary of Buchtel oo. Church instruction class set at Presbyterian church Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Elwood Harper Root of Coolville and Alyce Lucille Kincade of Frost married April 2 at the Coolville Methodist Church. Rev O C Lockwood officiated after nuptial music by Mrs Delphin Creeger. The reception followed at the groom’s parents home and the couple planned a future in Parkersburg after his navy discharge.
Numerous clubs and auxiliaries schedule midweek gatherings in Athens area locations. Beta Theta Pi Auxiliary, Association for Childhood Education, Phi Mu Auxiliary, Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge, CMC Sorority, Athens Bird Club, and more announce 7:30 p.m. or 8 p.m. starts with hosts and addresses. Easter Market prep and bake sale noted. culinary tips included for sandwich spreads.
A promotional note urges readers to try GEO MINERAL with a seven day course. It promises a full refund if not 100 percent satisfied and asks readers to visit QUICK'S DRUG STORE or mail orders for the product to improve sleep and energy.
Rev. Fred Luchs spoke on church membership to Beta Sigma Phi members and rushees at a gas company meeting. About 20 prospective pledges attended the model meeting with Q A on sorority purposes led by regular members. Founders Day events set for April 30 include a public armory dance.
Dr Florence Justin gave a talk on modern India as seen during the last war during the Wesleyan Service Guild April meeting at Helen Evans home. Forty members and guests attended a dessert after the business session led by Edith McBee. Bertha Bridgeman and Mary Slutz chaired devotions and social.
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