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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1948
Page
8
The Church Builders Class of the Christian Church sponsors an ice cream and cake social on Saturday at 7 p.m. at the New Marshfield Grange Hall.
Mr and Mrs C L Jordan of Akron announce the engagement of their daughter Patricia Elaine to Ivan S Foster son of Mr Edward Foster of Akron Both graduates of East High School Akron 1948 No wedding date set
Mrs Francis Fuller was elected president of the Federation Circle of CCL at a Tuesday meeting where she had previously served as acting chairman. Other officers named were Mrs Richard Phillips vice president Mrs Darrell Tom secretary and Mrs Dent treasurer. Two new members joined: Mrs George Rutkoskie and Mrs Fred Wheaton Jr.
Mama’s hospital stay tests a family’s readiness as her two children aged 12 and 14 falter without guidance. The piece argues a wise mother trains children to help, so they can handle crises when needed. Sunday dinner guests at the Higgins home include the Gifts and Longdon families.
Miss Adena Elizabeth Gift married Homer D. Higgins on July 20 at the Presbyterian Church manse with Rev. Fred Lachs officiating. The couple, who traveled through Ohio after their ceremony, reside at 96 Richland Ave. Higgins runs a feed store, and the bride taught at Zanesville High School.
Miss Margaret Juanita Cooper of Washington D. C. and Marlin L. Hilliard of Xenia wed Saturday August 7 at 3 p m in Athens in a single ring ceremony. The bride wore a blue street length dress with gold and white accessories and red rosebud corsage. Matron of honor was Mrs Kenneth Cimings in black with pink corsage. best man was Mr Kenneth Cimings. They will reside in Xenia after a short wedding trip.
Pocahontas meets Wednesday at 8 p m with auction packages to follow. W S C S ice cream social August 11 at 5 p m in Clark s Chapel Church. The Sew So Sewing Club meets Thursday at 8 p m with Mrs. Gertrude Brumley. Pleasanton W T Club hosts all day meeting at Mrs. Florence Collins home. Friends Class Methodist Church hosts ice cream social August 12 for parsonage funds. Woman s Association Presbyterian meets at Hooper Park with noon pot lunch. East Side Sewing Club picnic dinner Thursday at 6 p m at Mrs Nora Frank s home Route 3. Announced births include twins Robert Lee and Barbara Ann to Mr and Mrs Paul Ayers Dayton born August 11 at St Mary s Hospital Dayton. Mrs Henry Ayers 39 Elmwood Place Athens is grandmother. Mr and Mrs Woodrow Golden Route Three Athens announce daughter Sandra Gay born August 9. grandparents T H Scott Coolville and Bertha Golden Baltimore.
Gene Handsacker reviews The Babe Ruth Story, noting it is overlong yet entertaining with Bendix’s strong Ruth likeness. The biopic channels headlines over intimate detail, features Claire Trevor and Sam Levene performances, and includes baseball recreations on a Yankee Stadium set. Miss Rachel Hopkins visits her mother in Youngstown.
A column notes films and magazines are shifting away from youth romance. Mature characters, widows with children, and stories about aging adults are common now. The trend suggests life can be fulfilling beyond youth and the senior years may hold romance and purpose.
Residents of Guysville hosted numerous relatives over an extended visit. West Virginia guests included John and Bassett Moore Elmer and Gary Midkiff Ellis Midkiff Maxine Midkiff. Springfield visitors included Gary Sanger Faye Ann Ruth Wilson and Chester Ray Midkiff. Canton guests were Willard Midkiff and Robert Curtis. Coolville guests were A M Washburn and Wilbur Gillrand hosts.
Mrs. M. Mannet of 278 Liberty, Painesville Ohio reports losing 25 pounds from 150 to 125 with Rennel. She notes a dress size drop from 20 to 14 and improved health after starting the grapefruit recipe remedy. The ad promotes two tablespoons daily with grapefruit juice and a money back guarantee if results are not seen.
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