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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1936

Page

8

Social Affairs Mary Rardin Weds Hjalmar Olson at St Marys

Miss Mary Rardin daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Rardin of 55 Central Ave marries Mr Hjalmar Olson son of Mr and Mrs Thor Olson of 26 Woodard Ave in a June 28 ceremony at St Marys Presbyterian Church. Attendants include the bride’s brother Mr John D Bardin with a trip to West Virginia Virginia Maryland and Washington DC after. The couple plans to live in Ann Arbor Michigan where Mr Olson will attend the University of Michigan.

Mary Rardin Hjalmar Olson St. Marys Presbyterian Church J. C. Rardin Central Ave Thor Olson Woodard Ave St. Marys W. Va A. B. Minamyer John D. Bardin West Virginia Virginia Maryland Washington, D. C Eugene Hansen Washington Olson Athens High School Ohio University Mercersburg Academy Ann Arbor Mich University of Michigan

Shopping About Town With Mary Lou

Attendees at an afternoon tea wore flowing chiffons and smart taffetas with many stylish ensembles. Alma Robinson’s black moire frock with pleated organdy ruffles drew attention, while others wore flowered chiffons, printed bolero jackets, lace dresses, and lavender prints reflecting a lively mid century fashion scene. Mary Lou Lammers notes the stylish outfits and guest arrivals.

Alma Robinson Roger Connor Carl Beasley Norman Okla FE. J. Jones Roger Jones F. X. Rauch Mary Lou Lammers

Recorder's Pickles Bring Requests For Her Recipe

Mrs. Georgia Kilpatrick of Athens County shares her pickle recipe famed as a local staple. She explains soaking 100 pickles overnight, then boiling water, vinegar, water and salt with alum saccharine and spices before sealing.

Georgia Kilpatrick Athens County Recorder Athens County Java

Social notes from Rutland and surrounding towns

Rutland residents report visits across Ohio and beyond with numerous trips to Oxford Xenia Cleveland Columbus and Fort Wayne. Local social events include wiener roasts birthday parties and relatives visiting in Athens Belmont Denver and Chesapeake with Bodleian Library growth noted in Oxford.

Residents Return After Social and Travel Visits

Mrs Herman G and James and daughter Genevieve return to their F Union Street home after several days in Chicago. Dr and Mrs J R Sprague and son Ted come back from Yellowstone and Colorado Springs visiting Madison Wisconsin on the return trip. Akathena locals share arrivals and departures with relatives and friends across Indiana and Ohio.

Herman G James Genevieve F. Union St Chicago

Ladies Aid Society Entertained Aug. 19 in Gallipolis

In Gallipolis Ohio the Ohio Chapel Ladies Aid met Aug. 19 at Mrs Hobart Craft home with a children’s program. Mrs Anna Evans presided over officer election naming Mrs Earl Brown president and others for the coming year. The September meeting will be hosted by Mrs Tom Boggs with Mrs Homer Barcus assisting.

Gallipolis Ohio Chapel Ladies Aid Hobart Craft Anna Evans Earl Brown Wilfred Evans Harold Broyles Frank Plymatle Tom Boggs Fuller Fred Northup

Athens County 1875 Business Directory Highlights

The Athens County Atlas of 1875 rebound in the County Recorder’s office reveals Chauncey and Hockingport directories with wagon makers blacksmiths dealers in boots and shoes and Yankee nations. Names include Stalder Graham Preston Ful ton Lewis Cunningham Mourn and Linscott among others, showing early local commerce and trades across Millfield Chauncey and Hockingport.

Hockingport Chauncey Athens County Atlas County Recorder Athens County Chauncey and Hockingport C. Stalder A. Graham William Phillips Nancy Cunningham J. F. Preston H. J. Fulton E. Lewis Mary Short William Smith Olmer Linscott F. I. Junod John Harvey William Ogg L. D. Linscott Nathan Pickett John Mourn H.V.C Mourn Millfield McDaniel L. W. Russell N. W. James E. Fuller E. D. Sayre George H. Chadwell I. W. P. Cook R. A. Davis Austin True James C. Headley Daniel Fulton John R. Andrews J. A. McKee A. J. Learned L. A. Hensley William G. Boyd 8. C. White Morris Humphrey M. S. Thanhouser Parkersburg Ravenswood W. Va S. E. Williams Hockingport House FE. W. Johnson Kilvert Rome Township H. M. Crippen Guysville New Marshfield

Flapper Fanny Advocates Good Paint Job For Face And Surface

Flapper Fanny remarks that a good paint job earns praise whether applied to a person’s face or to everyday surfaces. Her quip links beauty and craftsmanship to public style during the era.

Mrs Crawford Pupils Present Sunday Musical at Church

The pupils of Mrs Theodore M Crawford will present a piano recital at the Canaanville M E Church on Sunday Aug 23 at 8 p m. Performers include Janice Chapman Elizabeth Jane Morris Joan Chesser Garnet Klingenberg Adah Ruth Sutton Helen Rose Virginia Coleman Jean Carolyn Crawford Jessie Ann Crawford. The Young People's orchestra will play Bach Minuet and School Days with members Betty Morris Rachael Crawford Adah Sutton Elizabeth Morris Mickey Seel Pauline Rose Eileen Dorr Harry Hill Robert Smith Rebecca Smith Jean Crawford and Helen Rose.

Theodore M. Crawford Canaanville M. E Janice Chapman Elizabeth Jane Morris Joan Chesser Garnet Klingenberg Adah Ruth Sutton Helen Rose Virginia Coleman Jean Carolyn Crawford Jessie Ann Crawford Betty Morris Rachael Crawford Adah Sutton Elizabeth Morris Mickey Seel Pauline Rose Eileen Dorr Harry Hill Robert Smith Rebecca Smith Jean Crawford

Local Social News from Syracuse Area Families

Mrs Thelma Clark was taken to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis for observation. Mrs Fred Shumway and daughter attended a shower for Mrs David Jones in Middleport. Miss Lenora Campbell returned from Oswego summer school to spend three weeks with her mother before Berea public schools. Mrs Mary Snowball hosted a Ladies Aid chicken dinner at Asbury M E Church. Mr and Mrs Robert Roberts left for a motor trip through New England visiting Boston friends. Miss Kathleen Duffy was in Enterprise. Miss Marjorie Moore visited her aunt in Pomeroy. Syracuse D A Lodge members held a potluck dinner. The Men s Bible Class of Asbury M E Church cleared 16 at an ice cream social. Walter Reich of Huntington visited with the Johnson and Moore families. Two stray dogs killed 80 chickens in Dodes King s poultry yard near the old Syracuse ball diamond. Mrs Blanche Rossetter and son Howard of Albany visited cousins Mary and Maria Karr. Quarterly conference at Asbury M E Church included delegates from Rutland Bethel and Rose Hill. Dr R B Foster of Portsmouth delivered the sermon and chaired the session. Miss Edna Whetstone returned Saturday from Athens where she visited college friends.

Syracuse Thelma Clark Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Fred Shumway John Gilmore David Jones Middleport Lenora Campbell Oswego N. Y Herbert Stobart Berea Mary Snowball Ladies Aid Society Asbury M. E. Church Robert Roberts New England States Boston Kathleen Duffy Enterprise Marjorie Moore Beulah Calkins Pomeroy D. of A. Lodge Walter Reich Huntington van Johnson Lillian Moore Mary Karr Marcia Karr Asbury M. E Rutland Bethel Rose Hill R. B. Foster Portsmouth Edna Whetstone Athens

Nelsonville Benefit Bingo for Bessie Stephen’s Son

The Nelsonville community hosts a benefit bingo party this Saturday night in the 1.0.0 F. Hall at 7 o'clock to support Bessie Stephen and her son’s orchestra.

Nelsonville Bessie Stephenson F. Hall

Colorful Tea Honors September Bride To Be Jean Rauch

Mrs. Louis I. Brown hosted a three to five oclock tea for Miss Jean Rauch at 2 University Terrace with more than 60 guests. Miss Rauch, in a yellow lace dress, and her mother, Mrs. Frank X. Rauch, in lavender, joined by Mrs. Brown in blue chiffon, welcomed attendees as details of her upcoming marriage to Ralph Dupler were shared. The event featured gladiola centerpieces, punch on the screen porch, and Isabelle Francis performing dance numbers. Out of town visitors included Mrs. Rupel Jones of Norman Oklahoma and Mrs. H B Ackerman of Brooklyn among others.

Athens Grange Grange Mattie Jacoby Isabelle Snyder Harry Jacoby Louis I. Brown Miss Rauch Jean Rauch Frank X. Rauch University Terrace Brown Rauch Ralph Dupler Roy Dupler Gladiolas Harry Beckley Alonzo Palmer Punch East Valley Isabelle Francis Jay Goetz Isabelle Mrs. Brown Goredon Bush Dwight H. Ruthersford W. H. Logan Roger Jones Schooley D. Ault Akron William S. Shepherd

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