Who's Coming and Going in Athens Area News
Dr. Roberts Gates Dawes and Mrs. Dawes plan a Bermuda vacation for two weeks. Dr. George N. Burger and Mrs. Burger will visit Los Angeles and San Diego, then return via the Canadian Rockies. Many professors and families are listed taking trips to Illinois, Texas, New York, Michigan, and other states, with reunions slated for August 7 at Athens Fairgrounds and Pleasanton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
Roberts Gates Dawes
School of Dramatic Art
George N. Burger
Ohio University
Miss Lena Powell Weds Melvin Thompson
Miss Lena Margaret Powell daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Powell The Plains married Melvin M Thompson son of Mrs Blanche Thompson The Plains at Greenup Kentucky on Monday August 1 Rev Lear officiated The bride wore a black and white cape ensemble and is a Plains High School class of 1936 graduate employed at Athens State Hospital The groom works at Littlers Bakery They will live at 8 Shafer Street Athens A serenade and shower for the couple was hosted by Mrs Isaac Perry at the Powell home on August 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Powell
the Plains
Lena Margaret
Melvin M. Thompson
Blanche Thompson
Greenup
Lear
Thompson
the Plains High School
Athens State Hospital
Littler's Bakery
Shafer St
Athens
Isaac Perry
Powell Home
Graham-Blackwood Nuptials Announced in Maryland
Mr Charles Blackwood of Albany RD 2 announces the marriage of his daughter Julia Angeline to Mr James A Graham on Monday July 25 in Forrestville Maryland. Rev Ehlers officiated at the Methodist Church. Julia, a Lodi High School graduate, attended Ohio University and has worked in Athens living with Miss Myrtle Mitchell. James, a farmer near Albany RD 2, plans to reside on the farm after a 10 day trip to Niagara Falls Washington DC Maryland and Virginia. An old time serenade was planned for Aug 3 at their farm home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Blackwood
Albany RD
Julia Angeline
James A. Graham
Forrestville
Ehlers
Methodist Church
Graham
Lodi High School
Ohio University
Athens
Myrtle Mitchell
Shannon Ave
Niagara Falls
Washington, D. C
Maryland
Virginia
Virginia Beach
Calendar Notes For Nannie Ullom Rebekah Lodge Events
Nannie Ullom Rebekah Lodge No 553 meets IOOF Hall at 7 30 p m with an all day quilting that Friday for Rebekahs and Past Noble Grands Nip and Tuck 4 H Club meets at 44 Central Ave Thursday at 7 p m Wiener roast postponed Athens Grange meets Grange Hall Thursday at 8 p m A 4 H Club program planned Friday Woman's Relief Corps meets Friday 7 30 p m Red Men's Hall Past Chiefs Club Friday night at Mrs Lizzie Canter Chauncey with Mrs Clara Wallace assisting
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Nannie Ullom Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
T. L. Yoho
Central Ave
Athens Grange
Woman's Relief Corps
Red Men's Hall
Chiefs’ Club
Lizzie Canter
Chauncey
Clara Wallace
Miss Ballis and Penrod Married in Greenup Ceremony
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Lorene Ballis of Corning to Carl Penrod of Corning. The June 11 ceremony at the Methodist Church in Greenup Ky was officiated by Rev. C. D. Lear. Penrod, an Ohio University graduate, teaches at Corning High School. they will reside in Corning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorene Ballis
A. C. Ballis
Corning
Carl Penrod
Chester Penrod
Methodist Church
C. D. Lear
Greenup
Penrod
Ohio University
Corning High School
Rutland Social and Personal News Items
Rutland society items note travel and visits among locals. Columbus avenue visitors include the Judd Chase family and T. E. Chase household. Ohio State students Cecilia Marsh and Virginia Carson spend weekend at Athens. Mrs. Vada Ralph dies after months with a broken hip.
Mrs Vernon Dies in Chauncey and New Lexington Funeral
The Oliver family of Chauncey announced the death of Mrs Lottie Vernon at New Lexington on Tuesday. Funeral services were held today in New Lexington with burial there. James Oliver and Thomas Oliver, nephews of Mrs Vernon, attended the funeral. Yosemite Falls are described as the highest waterfalls in the world with water drops totaling nearly half a mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Oliver
Lottie Vernon
New Lexington
James Oliver
Thomas Oliver
Vernon
Yosemite Falls
Miss Gayle Mooney Weds J Richard Farmer in Logan
Miss Gayle Mooney daughter of Mr and Mrs L P Mooney and J Richard Farmer son of Mr and Mrs H J Farmer of Lisbon Ohio wed at the Mooney home in Logan with Rev C W Graham presiding The ceremony featured gladioli ferns and palms in an improvised altar The couple will reside at 5809 Kentland Ave Portsmouth where the bridegroom teaches instrumental music after a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Mooney
H. A. Seeger
New Springfield
C. W. Graham
Kathryn Wright
Louise Heine
Eleanore Woodard
Logan
WBA Members Enjoy Picnic at Nice Park
About 30 WBA members and juniors attended a Tuesday night picnic at Nice's Park with families. The event included games and social time. A baby boy named Robert Max was born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. Max Peden, weighing seven pounds two ounces. the mother is Roberta Early, with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Early of Lima and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Peden of Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WBA
Nice's Park
Max Peden
Robert Max
Broadwell Sunday Class Elects Officers
Broadwell Sunday School will hold services at 9 30 a m on Sunday followed by election of new officers for the coming year led by Rev Bartower and Mrs Lee Dorr. Several local residents attended a birthday dinner for David Weaver 83 at the Munn home. The Ladies Aid of Broadwell met Thursday in the U B Church with quilting and guests Mrs John Young and Miss Geraldine Parsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Weaver
Dan McKinley
Burdell
Shirley Faye
Glouster
Henry North
Scott White
Mt. Herman
Orville Weaver
Chesterhill
Frank Parsons
George Smith
Everett
John Young
Geraldine Parsons
Primary Election Message From Ohio League Of Women Voters
A circular from The Ohio League of Women Voters urges citizens to vote in the August 9 primary. It stresses the importance of nominating qualified candidates, outlines absentee voting rules, and encourages young voters turning 21 to participate. It promotes turnout and civic duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
A. E. Wagner
Ohio League of Women Voters
League
Athens League Board
Board of Election
Home-Coming Attended by Former Pastors and Residents
Salem Church observers filled the annual home-coming with former pastors and residents. An all day program featured Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. a morning sermon by Rev Hughes Logan a noon basket dinner. Afternoon singing and talks by Rev Nanna Rev Graham Rev John Williams and Rev Burr. Names from distance listed include Rev Vint Nanna Moundsville W Va Rev and Mrs Hughes Logan Mr and Mrs Will Harvey Columbus Miss Gertrude Houchens Roanoke Va Mrs William Malone Theora Malone Stella McDonald Mrs Harry Ries Barberton Mr Harry Carter Johnson City Ill Mr and Mrs Oscar Burt Lon don Mr Hiram Six Mr and Mrs John Six and children Mrs Reiter New Plymouth Rev John Williams Athens Rev and Mrs Guss Graham Mrs Ella Six Mrs George Fraser Mr and Mrs Frits Staffinger Chauncey Mrs Lee Mr and Mrs Turner Mrs Letha Hartley Mr Jamsie Smith Nelsonville Mr W T Parks Xenia Mrs Jo Ann Rorick Mr John Rorick and Mr Hamilton De Wees New Marshfield
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Hughes
Logan
Nanna
Graham
John Williams
Burr
Will Harvey
Harvey
Salem Church
Vint Nanna
Moundsville
W. Va
Columbus
Gertrude Houchens
Rhoanoke
William Malone
Theora Malone
Stella McDonald
Harry Ries
Barberton
Harry Carter
Johnson City
Ill
Oscar Burt
London
Hiram Six
John Six
Reiter
New Plymouth
Athens
Guss Graham
Ella Six
George Fraser
Frits Staffinger
Chauncey
Lee
Turner
Letha Hartley
Jamsie Smith
Nelsonville
W. T. Parks
Xenia
Jo Ann Rorick
John Rorick
Hamilton de- Wees
New Marshfield
Miss Shumway Leads Devotions at Richland Ave Church Meeting
Miss Lucille Shumway conducted devotions at the Monday night Friendship Class gathering held at Miss Villa Tippie’s Richland Avenue home. Plans were made to send Esther Morrison and Helen Metcalf to Sabina Camp. Ice cream and cake were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Shumway
Richland Ave
Villa Tippie
Esther Morrison
Helen Metcalf
Sabina
Daughters of Union Veterans Plan Picnic and Sale
The Daughters of Union Veterans met to finalize plans for their annual picnic on August 10 at the Fair grounds. Chairwoman Alex Root urged members to bring families and a guest, plus sandwiches and covered dishes. They also schedule a rummage sale on September 8 and 9 to fund a market dedicated in October to Civil War veterans buried in the W Union St Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Union Veterans
Fairgrounds
Alex Root
W. Union St
Pearl Beal
Mae Harmon
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. ONeal and Her Sister
Mrs. A H Dowler of Marion hosted a cafeteria style birthday dinner for Mrs. C V O Neal of Athens and Mrs C P Jones of Port Clinton honoring their mother and sister. Attendees included families from Columbus Port Clinton Toledo Athens and Middletown with numerous children and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Dowler
Marion
Dowler
C. V. O'Neal
Athens
O'Neal
C. P. Jones
Port Clinton
Jess Parker
Ray South
Marven
Robert
Wanda
Norma
Billy
Barton Durst
Cora Sebold
Frank South
Lynn South
Columbus
Dolores
Clifford
Gynelle Ickes
Richard Baker
Marcella
Dale Jones
Sally
Venetta Jones
Toledo
Fred South
Betty Jane Howard
Orland O'Neal
Junior
Charles
Helen
Harold
Jean
Charles L. Henderson
John
Middletown
Mrs Nettie Bean Honored At Birthday Party
Friends and relatives surprised Mrs Nettie Bean at her home on Friday night in celebration of her birthday. A cake was presented by Mrs Wade Swartz and ice cream and cake were served to guests during the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Bean
Wade Swartz
Why Constipation Happens and How All Bran Helps
A reader is advised that lack of dietary bulk causes constipation. The guidance recommends Kellogg's All-Bran as the bulk source, noting its fiber content and vitamin B benefits. Advice includes eating it for breakfast daily, drinking water, and joining the regulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg’s
Kellogg
Battle Creek
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