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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1946

Page

6

Shower Honors Miss Kathleen Orr Bride-To-Be of Fall Season

Miss Kathleen Orr, bride-to-be of Dayton businessman Carlos Miler, was feted at a Friday shower hosted by Miss Doris Mathews, Miss Helen Dorothy Ogg, and Miss Phyllis Bean at the Cottage Tea House. About thirty guests attended as gifts were opened and a dessert course was served. Orr, secretary to the employment manager at Standard Register Company, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Orr of 54 Stewart Street.

Kathleen Orr Carlos Miler Dayton Doris Mathews Helen Dorothy Ogg Phyllis Bean Cottage Tea House Miss Orr Standard Register Company R. C. Orr Stewart St

Junior Circle CCL Meets With Mrs. W. R. Lee

The Junior Circle of the Observation League held its annual children’s party at Mrs. W. R. Lee’s home at 14 Market Ave. on Saturday. Prizes went to David Straw, Mrs. Ted Stiff, and Mrs. Ralph Straw. Refreshments were served. guests included families of D. S. Howdyshell, D. McAfallens, D. K. Pierce, M. West, and others. The next meeting will be at Mrs. James McMullens’ home.

Observation League W. R. Lee Markett Ave David Straw Ted Stiff Ralph Straw D. K. Pierce D. S.' Howdyshell David James McAfallens Jimmy Jackie Pierce Victor Stanson Sonny Larry Stanson Janet Teddy Stiff Philip Straw Woodrow West Morgan Alison West Richard Blair Ricky Blair Donna Welsh Kathy Lee James McMullens

Athens High School coach opens football practice in Athens

Mr and Mrs Harry Lackey return from Toledo where Mrs Lackey weekended and Mr Lackey attended the Coaches School. They saw the All Star Ohio High School football game at Toledo Waite Friday night and plan a three week farm stay for Mrs Sylvester's mother. Several locals were in Toledo for the game and others hosted visitors in Athens and Columbus over the weekend. Mrs Charley Howard attended the Roller Derby in Columbus while others hosted visitors from Bakersfield and Madison.

Harry Lackey Toledo Lackey Athens H School Toledo-Waite High School Ohio Toledo-Waite Elmwood Place Athens High School Johnny Nye B. Nye Bill Ashton Bily Imes Wil B. Imes Athens Billy Charley Howard State St Columbus Lydia Atwood Wilber Ave

Chess Inspires New Fashions in Fall Collections

New York design coverage highlights how world famous chess motifs influence fall attire. Pawn buttons and clips, chessboard patterns, and knight motifs appear across wool dresses, velvet trims, gold pawn accents, and embroidered panels, shaping Eta’s couture line with a chessboard theme.

New York NEA Eta

Eddie Albert Reveals War Memories and Future Plans

In a portrait of Eddie Albert off screen a Navy education officer and actor recalls Tarawa nights where pals Fletcher and other sailors faced danger. He and wife Margie describe early dreams of Eddie Albert Productions to fund educational films for schools and communities.

Rock Island Ill Navy Fletcher Marga Mexico City U.S Eddie New York Fredric March Jack Fletcher Friends Quaker Grade Washington I C Tarawa Jack TBS

Social and Personal News Highlights Weekend Visits

Social notes report Mr and Mrs Harry Hudson and children Charles and Betty of Columbus visiting J W Hudsons. Virginia Frum Glenna Yeager Darlene Stanley and Richard Frum spent Sunday in Cincinnati visiting the Zoo and Coney Island. Mrs William N Bell and daughter of Chattanooga Tennessee visiting J A Bells with Mr and Mrs C E Ruth of Shade and others near Athens. Bernard Sweeney of Charleston spent the weekend with wife and children living with his father on Madison Avenue. Picnic at Lake Hope drew many Zanesville and Co nville residents including Farley Yeager Smith Russell Harkless and others. Jeffers family reunion planned Sept 1 at the old Jerseyville homestead. Sweenes moving to Charleston. Martha Saston Whaley Welch Nobie of Athens hosted dinner with Mrs W Marshall near Gursville. Barrows of Columbus and Mrs Q I Miller of Los Angeles were guests of the Shafer home. Duncan family news reports son James F Duncan 3-c arrived Brooklyn after Azores service. slated discharge soon. Club calendar lists Sunset Garden Club Tuesday and Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge Wednesday. Dow Finstenvald in Columbus for National Caddy Tournament.

Harry Hudson Charles Betty Columbus J. W. Hudson Second St Virginia Frum Glenna Yeager Darlene Stanley Richard Frum Cincinnati Zoo Coney Island William N. Bell Chattanooga Mr. J. J. Sweeney Madi Ave Lake Hope Zaresville Coonville Ocle Farley Lloyd Ship Francis Smith Lon Ca Betty Jane Robert Mervin Donnie Sandra Bill Russell Zanesville Jack Taylor John Harkless Liam James Ruth Junior Taylor Jen Carroll Loretta Fae Flossie Boals Maynard Joan Janis Jean

Dont Feed Other People's Children Without Permission

Guidance on interacting with neighborhood children emphasizes not feeding them without parents' consent. The text also advises removing watermarks from furniture surfaces by lightly rubbing with camphor or peppermint using a flannel rag, then applying a linseed turpentine polish.

Round About The Fair Opens At Athens County Fair 1946

The 1946 Athens County Fair and Homecoming buzzes despite rain. Officials L B Baker and aides process early entries in needlework and canned foods while exhibitors like Corrin Kreppel Wilson and Dorothy Frank prepare. midway favorites Goat Rides and Electric Train draw crowds. Concessions chief Russ Maple and Hankinson's Logan goats farm provide rides and goods.

The Fair Board Baker Dane Minton Helen Stauffer Id Bennet Corrin Kreppel Wilson Dick Wilson Nora Atkinson Ida Lewley Athens F.C. Blazier Route Five Winifred Jones Carlos Mingus Richland Ave Maggie Tripp McArthur Dorothy Frank Dorothy Walter Baird Cora Woodward Hankinson Logan Howard Brothers Sally Jo David Dick Fulton

Sewing Club to Meet at 8 P M With Mrs Faulkner

Announcement notes a birth of a daughter Susan Steele to Mr and Mrs George D Dibble of Columbus. The baby was born Wednesday August something at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents listed as Mr William H H Dibble Celina and Mr and Mrs William Gillogly Albany.

George D. Dibble Columbus Susan Steele Sheltering Arms Hospital William HH. Dibble Celina William Gillogly Albany

Golder Tops Women’s Bridge Standing in California Events

Mrs. Benjamin M. Golder of Philadelphia, the country’s second ranking woman player, placed highly in Bridge Week in California and finished second with Charles J. Soloman in the Masters pairs. Arnold Kauder and wife won the Masters pairs. Golder’s play demonstrated sharp trump management in several hands. Everett-Frost Reunion set for Athens County Fair grounds on Sept 2 with a noon picnic lunch.

William E. McKenney Benjamin M. Golder Philadelphia Coun Ury California Charles J. Soloman Arnold Kauder Los Angeles New England Boston

Q-101 Pain Relief Liquid Ad From Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store

An advertisement promotes Q-101 a liquid internal medicine for rheumatic and neuritic pain. It claims rapid blood absorption, reduction of uric acid crystals, alkaline blood balance, and pain relief to relax muscles and improve circulation. Prices $1.23 and $2.25 with 20c for mail orders.

Postoffice

Gas Company Picnic Set for Aug 21 at Moxahala

Employes and families of the Ohio Fuel Gas Company plan the Southeastern district picnic at Moxahala near Zanesville on Wednesday August 21. More than 2000 people are expected with contests and entertainment followed by dancing in the evening. Frank W Phillips Athens District manager announced the local office will be closed all day Wednesday.

Ohio Fuel Gas Company Moxahala Zanesville Frank W. Phillips Athens

White Shrine Officers Attend Ceremony at Mary Shrine U D

Officers of Athans Shrine No have accepted an invitation to attend the ceremony at the Mary Shrine U D in Middleport on Saturday September a1. The institution will take place at 4 and be followed by a dinner at 6. The ceremony had been planned for September 7. Betty Jean Brown of The Plains is spending a week’s vacation with Mrs. George Williams of Columbus.

Athans Shrine No Institution of Mary Shrine U. D Middleport Betty Jean Brown the Plains George Williams Columbus

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