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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1947

Page

12

Social Spotlight Guests at Hunkins Home in Wooster

Dean and Mrs Maurel Hunkins entertained Prof and Mrs Gore and their children Peter and Nancy Jean during a visit from Wooster. Prof Gore, head of Wooster College music, authored a Time Magazine piece on church music. The Gores are longtime New York friends of the Hunkins. The Hunkins host opened their residence at 12 North College Street. Arthur Hunkins and Nancy Jean will vacation at Big Star Lake Michigan, returning around September 8 before Ohio University fall semester opens.

Dean Maurel Hunkins Richard T. Gore Peter Wooster Professor Gore Wooster College Time Magazine Gores Hawkins New York City Hunkins North College St Alexander Arthur Nancy Jean Big Star Lake Michigan Ohio University

Indian Lake Lawn Party Hosted by Warren Guests

Mr and Mrs Sam Warren entertained thirty guests at a lawn party Friday night at their summer cottage at Russell s Point Indian Lake. Mr and Mrs Richard Fought of 91 Maplewood Drive were guests of the Warrens last week at Indian Lake.

Richard Fought Maplewood Drive Sam Warren Russell's Point Indian Lake Mrs. Fought Warrens

People You Know Notes From Around Town

Sir Miss Wanda Quest returns to Cincinnati Sept 3 to begin teaching Fagfish and speech at Plainsville High School in Mariemont after a summer in Cincinnati. Attendant at wedding of Mary Elizabeth Calkins and Robert W. Graham, she attended as the bride’s attendant.

Wanda Quest Cincinnati Jack R. Quest Plainsville High School Mariemont Miss Quest Mary Elizabeth Calkins Robert W. Gra

County's 86-Piece Band Sets Pace for Horse Races

Athens County Fair features an 86 member high school band directed by James Carter as races draw crowds. Exhibits include Summit Grange first prize, flower displays by Athens Garden Clubs, and a Grange Kitchen for meals. The State Highway water exhibit draws crowds and tonight hosts the big Horse Show with added lighting and more horses in the ring.

County Athens County Athens County Fair James Carter Haydenville Buchtel Athens Garden Clubs Fairgrounds E. S. Finsterwald

Foremans Celebrated 50th Wedding Anniversary at Barrow Home

Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Foreman of Barlow observed their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday August 17 with a picnic dinner at the home of a daughter Mrs. D. C. Morris. Sixty five relatives and friends attended along with many Foreman family members and friends from nearby households.

F. A. Foreman Barlow D. C. Morris W. H. Foreman Bill Bob Jack Jerry Ruby Bond Harold Carol Adrienne Bond Dc. W. Foreman Junior Carolyn Bud Nancy Lowell Gene Morris Lewis Riley Glen Sprague Pat Vernice Root Jack Miles Clyde Hearn N. G. Foreman Lynn Donaldson H. L. Davis Edwin Davis William Chancey Perry Hupp Ruth Ann Hoce

Birth announced for Pamela Jean Coen in Athens

Mr. and Mrs. Emery Coen of Athens Route 4 announce the birth of a daughter, Pamela Jean, on August 16. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Coen and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sickles, with great grandparents Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Chapman.

Emery Coen Athens Pamela Jean S. R. Coen Edward Sickles E. L. Chapman

Girl Scouts Exhibit At Junior Fair Showcases Craftwork

Art and handicraft by Girl Scouts and Brownies from Camp Rotan are displayed at the Athens Junior Fair with many works sent to Columbus due to space limits. Notable participants include Roberta Saunders Virginia Roberson Nancy Lee Barbara Algeo Ruth Ellen Sands and others plus coordinators Mrs Rush Elliott and Mrs Glen Hanes.

Girl Scouts Brownies Camp Rotan Roberta Saunders Virginia Roberson Nancy Lee Barbara Algeo Ruth Ellen Sands Marilyn Jackson Frana K. Nuzum Joan Bush Nancy Ellis Barbara Williams June Martin Marxine Stehr Marilyn Sands Anne Goddard Jean Vance Barbara Mason Kay Woodgerd Betty Wagner Kathryn Vescoe Virginia Sparks Rochelle Silver Rush Elliott Glen Hanes Athens Columbus Joy Cottrill Marian Herold Shirley Tinkham Shirley White Jan Tullis Judy Canale Claudette Chappel Martha Dee Morrison Priscilla Ondis Ellen Tullis Mary Charney Margaret Elliott Wary Ann Hanes Rochelle Silverman Sarah Slater

Marietta Paints Distributed by Regional Firms

Marietta paints are distributed by Bardin Bros. Co. Athens, Pomeroy Cement Block Co. Pomeroy, and Plymale Wagner Co. Gallipolis, indicating multiple suppliers serving the area.

Marietta Paints Bardin Bros. CO Athens Pomeroy Cement Block CO Pomeroy Plymale Wagner CO Gallipolis

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