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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1946
Page
6
Capt Richard P Banks has joined his wife Susanne Danford at her mother Mrs W G Danford's home after 18 months in Guam with the Army. They will visit his parents Mr and Mrs M B Banks in Oneonta New York in two weeks. M B Banks was a former Ohio University coach.
Chi Omega sorority members hosted a birthday party at Hotel Berry last night honoring Miss Charlie Baker, a Junior Prom queen candidate at Ohio University. The event featured a juke box, punch, chips, crackers, red balloons, and Varga calendar replicas. Committee members were Betty Ann Glenn Marian Rayot Marian Tobey and Bill Jean Westfall. Also, sororities presented queen candidates in serenades at fraternity houses. A Prom Queen will be chosen Friday night at the Men's Gymnasium. Parent Study Group meets tonight at 8 p.m. at 19 N May Ave hosted by Prof. and Mrs. Paul Krauss.
For years Dr Edwards offers relief using Dr Rawarde Olive Tablets sold widely. The tablets claim to soothe both upper and lower bowels producing more normal movements through mild gentle action.
Four former Athens unit officers Mrs C J Ailstock Mrs Ralph Straw Mrs Charles Goodrich and Mrs M C Morrison travel to Columbus Thursday to be initiated into the 8 and 40 Salon auxiliary to the 40 er organization with Mrs Esta Haskins accompanying them. Initiation will be at Memorial Auditorium. Also noted are local social and civic updates and a meeting of the Business and Professional Women's Club with State Senator Mechem as guest speaker.
Fashion notes honor ballerina glamour with basque bodices and bloomers. Designers Claire McCardell and others adapt dancewear into street outfits, while Don Miller, a 19-year-old Ohio University freshman from Cleveland, navigates Athens without sight using sound cues, Braille tools, and independent mobility.
Mrs Williams served as guest speaker at Maecenas Literary Club at 69 W State St. Mrs Clarence Laughlin presided in absence of president. Read program for next year approved. A card will be sent to hospitalized Mrs Louis Tyroler. Refreshments followed. Last meeting set for May 21 at Cottage Tea House.
Athens County Pomona Grange meets Wednesday at Trimble at 8 pm with a Pomona degree. Potluck supper follows. Several clubs including Mothers Circle and religious committees host meetings and potluck dinners this Wednesday evening at various locations. Sewing clubs also schedule gatherings this week with specifics at local venues.
The Brides' Cookery Class organized by the School of Home Economics at Ohio University plans a seven thirty Thursday evening meeting in the Agriculture Building University Terrace. A coffee hour will precede the class aimed at young wives and prospective brides seeking meal planning and nutrition guidance.
Caroline Kestner daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Kestner celebrated her eighth birthday at 40 Factory St Saturday April 6 from two to four in the afternoon. Guests enjoyed games sang Happy Birthday refreshed and opened gifts. Attending were Larry Murphy Nancy Kay Darlene Nickoson Carolyn Stace Patty Anderson Raymond Kestner Jr Helen Chesser Naomi Jean Moore John Dixon Ida Campbell and Mr and Mrs Clyde Moore.
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