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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1947

Page

6

Speakers Address Fears at Junior CCL Meeting

The Junior CCL met at Mrs. Trout's home with fourteen members. Guest speaker Arthur Sherman of Ohio University discussed how fears are learned and how to overcome them, citing five fear causes and methods to reduce them. Mrs. Sherman was a guest. Mrs. Van Nostrand won a prize. next meeting set for Mrs. Patton's home.

Arthur Sherman CCL William ‘Trout Ohio Ave Woodrow West James E. McMullen Ohio University Mr. Sherman James van Nostrand van Nostrand W. W. Patton Grosvenor St

Personal notices from Ath en area social column

Dr. and Mrs. T. R. Biddle travel to Stonington Conn to visit their daughter-in-law Mrs Clinton P Biddle and plan to return by Sept 1. Prof Harold B Addicott and family visit from Moorhead and the illness of Prof Addicott improves. Clarence McDonald hosts Vina Boling and Amanda Williams for dinner. Ralph Smeck hosts Harold Fisher for weekend. Miss Mildred Giesecke leaves for Phoenix to take kindergarten supervisor post Sept 2. Charles and Mrs Daugherty return from trips to New York Canada Lac Ste Marie and Niagara Falls. Mina Fry and Ardilla Shuster visit North Lewisburg and Ohio Caverns Machochee Castle. Linnie Hull from Cleveland joins return trip to Athens.

T. R. Biddle Stonington, Conn Clinton P. Biddle Athens Harold B. Addiecott Tommie and John Moorhead Minn L. J. Addicott H. T. Phillips Addicott Minnesota State Teachers’ College Charles Daugherty Arden Place New York Canada Lac Ste Marie Quebec Thousand Islands Niagara Falls Watertown N. Y Miss Fry Linnie Hull Cleveland

Homecoming at Hanning Church August 24

The old Hanning Church near Pleasanton hosts an old-time homecoming on Sunday August 24 with a noon picnic lunch. Reopened this summer after 23 years closed, the church began June 1 with Rev. Guy Webb as pastor and Emmett Hulbert as Sunday School superintendent. All are welcome especially former members to bring a basket lunch and reconnect. Pearl Chapel Church pastor and other speakers will attend. Morning service at 10 a.m. and afternoon program at 1 30.

Hanning Pleasanton Hanning Church Guy Webb Emmett Hulbert

Farm Bureau Council Meets at Wagoner Home

The Baker Neighborhood Farm Bureau Council met August 12 at Edwin Wagoner’s home with Mrs. Henry DePue leading the discussion on Cooperation Is As American as Ben Franklin. Refreshments were served. attendees included numerous couples and children. The next meeting will be a picnic at the Athens County Fairgrounds on September 9.

Baker Neighborhood Farm Bureau Council Edwin R. Wagoner Henry DePue Ben Franklin Harold Brown Olin Baker Henry de Pue Frank Gilham Leo Frost Harry Jacoby Roy Radford Clarence Shaw Bernard Ward Ralph Barker Walter Wharton, Jr Sandra Porter Jennie Ben Robbie de Pue Patty Marta Kay Terry Frost Mary Katherine Ward Ronnie Carolyn Wagoner Walter Wharton Athens County Fairgrounds

Ruth Cook Hostess To Club And Stork Shower

The Chase Circle of Ruth met at Ruth Cook’s Hemlock Grove home for an all day session with a pot luck luncheon for 17. Prizes were awarded to Della Stanley, Julia Graham, Mabel Carbaugh, and Mary Chase. The next meeting plans a family picnic at Athens County Fair Grounds on Sept 4 with bring your own table service and lemonade.

Chase Ruth Ruth Cook Hemlock Grove Mabel Carbaugh Cook Della Stanley Julia Graham Ruth Carbaugh Mary Chase Athens Co. Fair Grounds J. H. Biggs Robert Biggs William B. Biggs

Appointment of Osa Andrick as administratrix in Athens County

Osa Andrick of Coolville Ohio named administratrix of the estate of B M Andrick deceased in Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated July 26 1947 Francis D White probate judge 84 47 36th.

Osa Andrick Coolville Ohio B. M. Andrick Athens County Francis D. White

Gay Belcher Named National Girls State Delegate

Gay Belcher daughter of Mrs Florence Belcher of Columbus was among 88 Girls State students from 44 states chosen to study the U S government in Washington D C under the American Legion Auxiliary. She is a junior at Upper Arlington High School and was elected president of the Leaders' Club. with Sally Reardon Fremont governor of Girls State they represented Ohio at the national event.

Gay Belcher Florence Belcher Columbus Washington D. C American Legion Auxiliary E. B. Bryan Ohio University Gay Sally Reardon Fremont Girls’ State Capital University Ohio Upper Arlington High School

Annual Scott Reunion Held at Athens County Fairgrounds

The annual Scott reunion took place Sunday August 10 at the Athens County fairgrounds. The oldest attendee was William Scott and the youngest Verda Ruth Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Williams. The 1948 reunion is set for the second Sunday in August at the same venue with many attendees listed by family.

Scott Athens County Fairgrounds William Scott Verda Ruth Williams Richard Williams Athens Fairgrounds Ella Burkett Leonard Scott William Whan Hasie Williams Ervin Stump Edward Scott Emmett Whan Sonny Scott Hurman Whan Charles Windland Hurman Gamble Carl Keirnes Millfield Clarence Williams Raymond McPherson Josie Scott Paul Whan Elmer Rhodehaver Clara Scott Athens

Dorothy Hunter honored after Ohio University degree

Miss Dorothy M. Hunter received a Bachelor of Science in Education at Ohio University summer commencement. A dinner at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Clark B Hunter in New Marshfield honored her achievement with relatives and friends including J Rogers Hesse Linda Joyce Hunter Anita Rae Cox and several Hunter family members from Athens. Miss Hunter will teach commercial subjects at Roseville High School and later join relatives on vacation in Maryland and Pennsylvania as plans for a Golden Wedding Anniversary are noted for August 31 1936.

Dorothy M. Hunter Clark B. Hunter New Marshfield Ohio University Hunter J. Rogers Hesse Hagerstown Linda Joyce Hunter Anita Rae Cox George David Hunter Ivan Romine Susan Kaye Athens Miss Hunter Roseville Hesse Maryland Herman A. Herron Columbia Ave Williamsport Larry Herron Joyce Ann Herron B. R. Sanders Herman Herron

Wise Dorman Beckley hosts 150 at 25th anniversary reception

Summer event honors Mr. and Mrs. Harold E Wise on their 25th wedding anniversary with 150 guests at the Beckley home on North Wood Drive. Hosts include Mr. and Mrs. Beckley and Mr. and Mrs. Dorman, white gladioli and chrysanthemums decorate the house, and many local friends assist in serving and greeting.

Harold E. Wise Paul Beckley H. C. Dorman Beckley North Wood Drive Ann Peden Joan Algeo Ellis Marie Shafer Jane Grover Martha Jo Wise Mrs. Wise Mrs. Beckley Dorman J. E. Thackery Sherman Gilmore W. F. Smiley James Patrick C. Don McVay Brandon Grover Westcott Roach Charles Woodworth J. R. Sprague Don Peden Fred Beckler

Grange Women Meet at Albany Regu lar Meeting

Mrs. Fred Elliott hosted thirty five women and guests of the Albany Grange at a pot luck luncheon and business program. 4 H girls demonstrated measuring hints and angel food cake technique while readings and poems were presented by members. Next meeting planned at Mrs Dow Sanders home. REBEKAHS TO MEET Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge to meet Wednesday 8 pm at IOOF Hall.

Fred Elliott Albany Grange Albany Ella Miller Frances Stone Sarah Wiseman Betty Jones Patty Hudnall Radcliff Ray Knowlton John Ingram Grange Carrie Hall Club Mary Mitchell Philis Douglas Clarence Green Emma Jones Dow Sanders Blanche Elliott O Rebekahs Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge Ioof Hall

Local residents on summer visits and plans for fall

Mr and Mrs John P DeMolet and Georgianna Baker visit the DeMolet home after camp duties at Red Raider Camp. They plan to move to Mt Healthy in September as DeMolet enters Cincinnati law school and Mrs DeMolet begins teaching there. George Wyckoff family from Columbiana visit parents and plan Labor Day stay and a visit to McArthur. Irene L Devlin returns from Oxford after several days off. Ralph M Smeck and William Roberson vacation to Yellowstone staying at Old Faithful Inn. Helena Palmer and Eleanor Rizer spend the week at Rehoboth Beach Delaware.

John P. DeMolet Georgianna Baker John DeMolet Washington St Red Raider Camp Clevel Land Mt. Healthy Cincinnati DeMolet University of Cincinnati Law School George Wyckoff Robert Columbiana W. F. Giesecke Labor Day Mr. Wyckoff McArthur Ralph M. Smeck E. State St William Roberson Montrose Ave Yellowstone National Park Old Faithful Inn Mar. Smeck OU Affe Roberson Ohio University

Take Off Ugly Fat With Rennel Concentrate Plan

A home fat loss recipe promises rapid pounds shed by using four ounces of Rennel Concentrate in a pint bottle with grapefruit juice. Take two tablespoons twice daily and return the bottle if unsatisfied. Endorsed as easy, inexpensive, and nonstarving, with claims of slimmer curves and quicker bloat reduction.

Veterans groups set August meetings in Athens county

August schedule lists the Athens County Camp No. 78 and Auxiliary No. 64 of the Spanish American War Veterans meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in the Courthouse. The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Tuesday August 19 at the Legion home with Department secretary Marie Moore as guest speaker on the constitution and by laws. Social Committee members serving refreshments are listed.

Athens County American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Marie Moore Harry Simmons Don Strawn Howard Ayler Sam Alverez Raymond Lee William Lee Gertrude Brumley

Reunion Calendar Highlights From Jeffers and Lancaster Events

The week features multiple family reunions on Sunday August 31 at sites including the Paul Jeffers Farm near Shade Rising Park Lancaster and Athens County fairgrounds. Attendees are asked to bring table service and a picnic dinner. Also announced is the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Richard Guseman at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton with listed grandparents.

Jeffers Paul Jeffers Shade Beveridge Athens County Fairgrounds Everett- Frost Richard Guseman Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Elmer Guseman Athens Earl Love Dennis Caskey

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