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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1949

Page

6

Retired Admiral David W. Mitchell guest at Hotel Berry

Social affairs note visits and guests across Ohio and Virginia. Rear admiral David W. Mitchell and his Navy retirement mark a notable presence at the Hotel Berry on August 17. The column records several families visiting relatives in Falls Church, Luray, and Columbus, with trips to Washington sights and a New York jewelry show.

David W. Mitchell St. Clairsville United States Navy Berry Oliver Walls Ronnie Karen Sue Athens Eugene Skidmore Falls Church Washington, D. C Arlington Cemetery National Airport Luray Luray Caverns Harry S. Love New Marshfield Carl Clifford Waldorf-Astoria Hotel New York City Schleicher Fred Schleicher Home St J. M. Riley Ashland Clayton Riley Ohio University Robert Baur Randy S. Congress St Mr. Baur Gorden Baur Bellevue Paul Didion Cynthia Baurs Columbus

Iris tubers from Puget Sound beds offer value

English originations valued at 4 dollars per tuber from Puget Sound Iris beds. Varieties BLACK MAGIC Jet black rare DOG ROSE orchidlike CONSTANCE MEYER red SUNSET GOLD orange. Four labeled tubers delivered postpaid 1 dollar. Extra 2 each plus a GUD RUN IRIS white with speckled gold throat total 9 tubers postpaid 2 dollars.

Puget Sound Ike Constance Meyer

We the Women Mothers Wait Up For Daughters At Dates

Ruth Millett argues that mothers should wait up for their teenage daughters who are out on dates. She says this practice fosters responsibility and trust, helps deter late or risky behavior, and harms neither the girl nor the boy when done with a welcoming tone and proper discipline.

Miss James Becomes Bride in Greenup Kentucky

Mary James and Lee Van Dyke wed in Greenup Kentucky on August 6. Attendants were Dale Windland and his wife from Athens. Mary graduated Rome Canaan High School and Lee joined the Navy in high school and works at Athens Machine Co. The couple plans to live in Athens with Lee’s mother.

Oscar James Broadwell Mary Lee van Dyke Connie van Dyke Greenup Dale Windland Athens Rome- Canaan Mr. van Dyke U.S. Navy Athens Machine Co

Birthday Surprise for Mrs. Everett Wigal at New Marshfield

A surprise party in New Marshfield honored Mrs. Everett Wigal on her birthday. Mrs. Clarence Collins and Mrs. John Wigal hosted at her home with attendees from New Marshfield. A piano solo entertained guests before games with prizes and cake and ice cream were served.

Everett Wigal New Marshfield Clarence Collins McArthur John Wigal Collins Ed Hawk Roy Llewellyn William Bridge Fred Burt Oscar Andrews Lee Jones Joe Barron Delbert Jones Fred Hoodlett Nellie Bowler Albert Wigal Athens

Social introductions and memory lapses guidance

An etiquette note on handling introductions when you forget a name. It urges apologizing and admitting memory gaps to facilitate the introduction rather than avoiding it, emphasizing courteous social practice.

Teenagers Should Avoid Habit Of Last Minute Rush

A column urges teens to stop cramming and last minute dress stress. It warns parents that late preparations strain everyone and that independent, organized study and planning prevent future failures in school and work.

Junior

Marilyn Maxwell Hits Atom Dance On Tour

Hollywood star Marilyn Maxwell from Clarinda Indiana discusses her atom dance in Race Street and Key to the City. She recalls touring five months and seeking a brunette look while noting fan preference for blondes.

Hollywood Marilyn Maxwell Cutie Clarinda Race Street Marilyn Rosita Johnston East Atlantic City Steel Pier San Francisco Chuck Walters

Two Novels Are Reviewed By William Glover Joey Levine

David Lord's Joey Levine depicts a Boyle Heights youth in postwar America seeking faith amid hardship. The Old Bank House by Angela Thirkell follows Barsetshire society as Sam Adams hosts quiet gatherings and social scrutiny in England. The piece also notes lingering memories of Empress Josephine's odor of music in her rooms.

William Glover Joey David Lord Dutton Joey Levine Boyle Heights Los Angeles Europe Old Bank House Angela Thirkell Knopf Barsetshire Sam Adams England

Sixth Young Reunion Attracts Forty Eight Attendees

Forty eight people attended the sixth annual Young reunion at Nice's Park Route 33 on August 14. William C Young and Bertha Kenny received a decorated cake for their forty first wedding anniversary. Attendees included families from Columbus Akron Athens and Hemlock Grove along with relatives of the Young lineage.

Nice’s Park William C. Young Mr. Young Bertha Kenny John Loretta Diane Millard Stewart Columbus Earl Bolin Richard Bolin Pullen Akron Clifford Young Richard Billy Alexandria Floyd Young Martha Ethel Glen Young Juanita Athens Bob Perry Martha Perry Ivor Shumway

Ice cream social funds 4 H at New England church

Summit Grange hosts an ice cream social on Friday Aug 19 at 6 30 pm on the church lawn with cake pie and coffee. Proceeds benefit the 4 H Foundation and the event is open to the public.

Summit Grange 4-H Foundation New England Presbyterian Church

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