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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1949

Page

8

Miss Reba Shafer Weds Architect Jean Seltz in Newport

Miss Reba Shafer of Athens and Chicago architect Jean Raymond Seltz wed in Newport Kentucky on February 1 after flying from Chicago. Bride owns Reba Shafer Shop in Athens. groom, an Ecole des Beaux Arts graduate, works with Skidmore Owens Merrill in Chicago.

Reba Shafer Jean Raymond Seltz Chicago Ill Fred C. Shafer Richland Ave Newport Seltz Athens Court St Kate Norris Ohio University Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority Angerman Co. Inc New York N. Y Office of Price Administration Emile Seltz Sion Switzerland Ecole Des Beaux Arts Paris France D.P.L.G Skidmore, Owens and Mera Architect Engineers

Easter Guests Arrive Here in Local Visits and Bake Sale

Mr. Carl H. Roberts visits from New York City with his family for Easter. Mrs. W. B. Bentley and her son Bob arrive to visit her parents the Woods. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Jones Jr and daughter Shirley stay with his parents. Mrs. J. F. E. Algeo and son Jim vacation in Elyria with the Walsh family. Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Sprague host Robert Sprague of Washington DC. The New Marshfield Church of Christ Missionary Society plans a bake sale at Steinmyer’s store Friday at 9 a.m. Proceeds fund Christian Service camp for children.

Carl H. Roberts New York City Mr. Roberts Columbia University A. D W. B. Bentley Mary Ellen Wood Bob Robert S. Wood Bentley Roger Jones Shirley Jones R. J. Jones Elmwood Place Mr. Jones University of Cincinnati J. FE. Algeo Jim Elyria Algeo James Walsh J. R. Sprague Robert Sprague Washington, D. C Florida New Marshfield

Tiny film fashions inspire little girls styles

Epste KInard notes baby star Gigi Perreau's screen gowns influence domestic dress design. Port cottons echo glamour in a two toned organdy frock with lace plastron and collar, while dark cottons and red pique options mirror film styling for young readers at home.

Epste Kinard NEW York NEA Gigi Perreau Enchantment Little Prima Don Nas

Knots and Knows of a Basement Handywoman

An amateur reader derides home magazines for urging frugal craft, as she narrates failed attempts at making furniture from junk. She recalls neighbors who crafted clever pieces but concedes her own projects, including a salvaged desk, prove costly and fragile. She ends opting for durable, store-bought items.

Governor Winthrop Timbuctoo

Bridal Shower Balloons Hold Gift Clues for Miss McPherson

Miss Deanue McPherson was honored at a pre nuptial shower where clues were found in balloons guiding her to gifts. Hostesses Mrs. John Algeo and several guests joined the Easter themed event featuring blue, yellow, and white decor and a bridge game with prizes for high and low scorers.

Deanue McPherson John Algeo Richland Ave Joan Algeo Donna Faine Ann Channel Miss McPherson High Mary Hughes Berry A. D. McPherson

Chicken Dinner Honors Boy in Shade Area

Mr and Mrs Clarence E Nichols held a Sunday chicken dinner at their Shade area home for their son Richard s eleventh birthday. Guests from Sugar Creek and Gallipolis attended and gifts plus a decorated cake celebrated the occasion. Saturday visitors included Mr and Mrs Henry Tedrow and children Janet and Jim of Union.

Clarence E. Nichols Shade Richard Bob Stotts Raymond Augustine Sammy Jo Ann Sugar Creek Ernest Justice Gallipolis Nichols Henry Tedrow Janet Jim Union

YWCA at OU Names Heads

The YWCA at Ohio University announces its officers for the coming year. Marilyn D. Hoon of New Marshfield is president. Betty Wagner of Cleveland is first vice president. Mary Catherine Adams of Brilliant is second vice president. Laura Anderson of Athens is secretary. Mary Siever of Keiser, West Virginia is treasurer.

YWCA Ohio University Marilyn D. Hoon Miles Hoon New Marshfield Zeta Tau Alpha Disciple Foundation Kappa Beta Betty Wagner Cleveland Mary Catherine Adams Brilliant Laura Anderson A. C. Anderson Athens Mary Siever Keiser W. Va

New Pledges Named at Pi Chapter Alpha Xi Delta

The Pi chapter welcomes two pledges Joan Cannon of Somerset and Wilmas Boris Cleveland. Pledging service occurred Monday afternoon. A fruit dessert option features orange segments pineapple pear slices and halved preserved figs for a dinner.

Pi Chapter Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Joan Cannon Somerset Wilmas Boris Cleveland

Thursday clubs schedule with meetings around town

Daughters of Union Veterans meet at 7 p.m. for a business session with social hour at Mrs. Frank Dean’s home. UCD Club gathers at 2 p.m. Mrs. Elson Hedges hosts Route Four. Gasco club anniversary party at 6 p.m. at Mrs. Harry Faulkner’s home. Ladies' Aid holds all day meeting at Hooper Ridge home bringing sales tax stamps. Albany Community Garden club meets April 4 at 2 p.m. Mrs. Melva Radcliff speaks on Planning for Succession in Bloom. WSCS of Union Methodist Church meets at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. John Withers. New Marshfield Rebekah Lodge practice at 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Women’s Association of Alexander Church meets at 1:30 p.m. at Miss Anna P. McVay’s home.

Daughters of Union Veterans Frank Dean E. State St UCD Club Elson Hedges Route Four Gasco Club Harry Faulkner E. Mulberry St Hooper Ridge Hilda Easler Albany Community Garden Club Margaret Russell Melva Radcliff Union Methodist Church John Withers Rebekah Lodge No. 884 New Marshfield Women's Association of Alexander Church Anna P. McVay

Metho dist Church Meeting Friday at 7 30 P M

WSCS of Richland Avenue Methodist Church will gather at the church Friday evening at 7 30 with Ila Mae Secoy leading.

WSCS Richland Ave. Methodist Church Ila Mae Secoy

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Mrs. Seltz Ontario St DR. Edwards Laveck’s New Marshfield, Ohio Baker & Stauffer Kroehler State St The Airpe P.M. Daily Athens, O Ideal Housewide Ann Bartos Rushton Page Gordon Clarence McLaughlin Thomas J. Mitchell Atwood Terrace Columbus Jeanne Ann Mount Carmel Hospital Edgar Roush Minersville Della Mitchell Pomeroy Athens P Macy Chie Mao FINA Uhlman’s Ywca At OU Names Heads Steppes Fawcett Chesterhill, Ohio Martha Washington Gladioli Neal Floral Products W. Union St Athens, Ohio
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