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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1947

Page

6

Shower For Bride-To-Be Lois Dixon

Three hostesses hosted a miscellaneous shower for Lois Dixon at the Steppe home on N. College St. The pastel decor and bridge symbol sandwiches set a festive tone. Gifts were opened and ribbons tied for the engagement ring circle with Donna Ayers winning a prize. Other guests included Lenora Reeder Marjorie Jacoy Nancy Rosser and several named women.

Lois Dixon James Burt Basil Rutter Mitzi Hicks Claude L. Steppe N. College St Donna Ayers Miss Dixon Lenora Reeder Marjorie Jacoy Nancy Rosser George McDonald Richard Shoemaker Billie Jean Westfall Sallie Link Ann Peden

Joy Lee Syx Returns Home From Amesville Stay

Miss Joy Lee Syx has returned to her home in Nelsonville after spending two months with her parents Mr and Mrs Dairns in Amesville.

Joy Lee Syx Nelsonville Mrs Dal Eirns Amesville

Women Anglers Around Athens and Snowy California Trip

The piece highlights women anglers near Athens like Dana Fuller and Mabel Baker Markison fishing in Margaret's Creek and the Muskingum River. It recalls Burl Barnes’s Hocking voyage and a family snowball scene in Rocky Mountain National Park as the Stansbury party toured California and noted Bob and Marilyn Stansbury’s Arroyo Animal Hospital venture and Ohio connections.

Athens Dana Fuller W. H. Brown Mabel Baker Markison Sunset Farm Fisher Station Margaret’s Creek Fred Baker George Rasp Walter Porter Mayme Mark Biddison Charles Zoe Bill Ira Wolfe Jonesy Sams Katherine Figg Shade Creek Edna Rasp Bert Barnes Lucile Muskingum River Bert Burl Ives Barnes Burl White’s Mill Missus J. E. Stansburys West Coast Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado James Lee Stansbury Columbus Suzanne Judith Pike's Peak Rocky Mountain Park Stansburys Bob Marilyn Stansbury Arroyo Animal Hospital Arroyo Parkway Pasadena Los Angeles California Marilyn Ohio University Veterinary College Ohio State

Serenade and Shower Later This Month Honor John Slater

A home serenade and shower will be held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Lew Slater near Guysville on Monday August 11 to honor their son John and his wife. Relatives and friends are invited.

Lew Slater Guysville John E. L. Brown, Currier Sr Leo Caldwell Norma Brown Baltimore O & Oo Howard Grant Dutrow Dana Charles D. Bill Franklin Ave Dutrow Bill Athens Columbia S.C South Carolina

Black Accents Elevate Mid-Summer Wardrobe

Black accessories sharpen vivid prints and balance bold plaids. Marguerite Chapman notes black flatters pale skin and pairs with bright skirts or prints. A simple black dickey or bare-shouldered blouse can refresh outfits until summer’s end.

Marguerite Relentless Chapman Dickey

Birthday Surprise For Mrs. C Wallace In Athens Area

Mrs. Charles Wallace Angie Dailey of Athens Route Three was surprised by friends on Sunday August 3 for her birthday. Marie Carsey shared the occasion with gifts and a noon picnic. Attendees included numerous local families from McConnelsville Columbus Athens Guysville Mineral Hebbardsville and surrounding areas.

Charles Wallace Angie Dailey Athens Marie Carsey Wallace Opal Roberts Rickie Mary McPeek Arlene McConnelsville Raymond Dailey Michael Gerald Konkoskia Maxine Gerald Lee Jean Miriam Columbus Jay Carsey Marie Doris Bartlett Wayne Virgil Carol Richard Glen Bernard Guysville Junior Stephenson Ronald Gerald Buckley Connie Jo Mineral Richard Dailey Donald Dewey Dailey James George Dailey Jennie Freda Joan Georgia Clarence George Hebbardsville Earl Dailey Charles Bob Rose Russell Carsey Judy Jack

We the Women and Hughes lavish war era entertaining

Ruth Millett defends Howard Hughes lavish Army officers parties as keeping customers happy. She contrasts wartime luxury with small buyers left to fend for themselves and notes a Senate probe revealing exceptions among big spenders. The column also extols vacuuming to prevent moths in homes.

Howard Hughes Hughes Senate

Vacation Exoduses Trim Ohio University Faculty

Ohio University summer session ends and many faculty members depart for vacations in Maine on the East Coast or lake areas in Northern Ohio and Michigan. Notable travelers include Prof. Vincent Jukes and family en route to Madison on the Lake Erie shore, with others heading to Pemaquid Point Maine and multiple family groups visiting California and Maryland during the break.

Ohio University Maine East Coast Ohio Michigan Madison-on-the-Lake Lake Erie Vincent Jukes Barbara Cecily Eileen Jukes

Summer Church Wedding Set for Ath ens

The open church wedding of Miss Keirns and Mr. Warren Easler is planned for Sunday August 10 at the First Christian Church Ath ens with a four thirty ceremony. A July 31 miscellaneous shower at 23 Sunnyside Drive honored the bride elect with guests including Miss Mechem and Mrs. Hartley.

Miss Keirns Warren Easler First Christian Church Athens Mary Margaret Mechem Frieda Hartley Paul Alichney Joe Mechem Miss Mechem Hartley

Mrs. Arthur Koker Hosts WSCS Meeting at Home

Clarks Chapel WSCS met in July at Mrs. Arthur Koker’s home with Miss Mary Hedges leading devotions on Building the Church of Tomorrow. President Mrs. Nelle Bell led the business session. prizes awarded to Anna Maxwell, Lettie Hedges, and Mary Phillips.

Clarks Chapel WSCS Arthur Koker Mary Hedges Nelle Bell Anna Maxwell Lettie Hedges Mary Phillips Delores Walburn Esther Goldsberry Nellie Phillips Mary Maxwell Helen Walls Goldie Koker Dale Goldsberry James Bell Virgil Maxwell Robert Hedges Oom

Sawyer and Barrows Reunions Set for August Dates

The Sawyer family reunion heads to Allen Boudinot farm Millfield on Sunday August 17 with a basket dinner at noon and program. The Barrows reunion meets at Civitan Park Marietta the same day with lunch at noon. The Power Family gathers August 10 at Rising Park Lancaster for a noon picnic. Broadwell Homecoming occurs August 10 at the church with Sunday School at 10 am and a church basket meal.

Sawyer Allen Boudinot Farm Millfield Charles Sawyer C. Charleston D. M. Sawyer Glouster G. W. Porter Corning Barrows Civitan Park Marietta Golda I. Barrows Power Rising Park Lancaster Broadwell

Chauncey-Dover High School Band Camp at Athens County Fairgrounds

Forty eight Chauncey-Dover musicians and director Grace Hoffman practice eight hours daily at the Athens County Fairgrounds Band Camp. The group, preparing for the Ohio State Fair, performs nightly concerts and relies on local families for meals and supplies.

Fairgrounds Chauncey-Dover High School Grace Wood Hoffman Athens County Fairgrounds Grange Hall Chauncey Grace Hoffman Ohio University Chauncey- Dover Caldwell Noble County Chauncey-Dover Hoffman Athens

Young pianist Mayne Miller wins eighth Kelly Junior Scholarship

Mayne Miller, 14, of Park Ridge Illinois, wins the Edgar Stillman Kelly Junior Scholarship from the National Federation of Music Clubs. Runner up is Arthur Alan Olsen, 13, of Minneapolis.

Mayne Miller Park Ridge Ill Edgar Stillman Kelly National Federation of Music Clubs Etelka Evans Cincinnati Arthur Alan Olsen Minneapolis Oswald Lehnert Kenosha Wisco Margaret Ann Haswell Ottumwa Iowa Rita Lindell Lulan Parrott Jacqueline Levttow Beverly Hall North Dakota Oklahoma South Dakota Texas Robert Goldsand Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Sigmund Effron Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Cincinnati College of Music Hubert Kockritz Edgar Stillman Kelley

Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae Picnic and Meeting Planned

The Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae group schedules a picnic at Mrs. Richard Hayes home in Guysville on Friday August 1 with summer session attendees asked to contact Mrs. George Joachim. Another meeting will be at Mary Ward’s home 267 East State St at 5 p.m with transport provided. Past Chiefs Club also holds an annual picnic Friday assembling members and families who will depart at 2 p.m. for Lake Hope bringing own table service dish and drink with meat provided.

Zeta Tam Alpha Richard Hayes Guysville George Joachim Mary Ward East State St Chiefs Club Lake Hope

Albany Methodist Charge Plans Aug 14 Lake Alma Picnic

The Rev. Robert L. Phillips announces a church picnic for members and friends of the Albany Methodist charge on Thursday August 14 at Lake Alma near Wellston. An afternoon of games and informal entertainment will precede a picnic supper for parents and families.

Albany Methodist Charge Lake Alma Wellston Robert L. Phillips

Simple Home Fat Loss Recipe Promises Quick Results

An ad claims a herbal concentrate and grapefruit juice mix will melt fat from neck, chin, arms, and abdomen. Users are told to buy Rennel Concentrate from a druggist, mix with juice, and take two tablespoons twice daily for fast slimming with money back guarantee.

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