Bridal Shower For Martha Dowler Prepares For August Nuptials
Complimenting bride elect Miss Martha Lou Dowler, a shower was hosted by Mrs. Paul Frost at Richland Ave. Guests included Dowler, her mother Mrs. John W. Dowler, and several local women. The engagement of Miss Dowler to Mr. William Roy Diem of Delaware will be celebrated at First Methodist Church on Sunday, August 25. The evening featured bridge with Mrs. Aldman and Miss Houck earning high honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Lou Dowler
Paul Frost
Mary Jean Williams
Richland Ave
Miss Dowler
William Roy Diem
Delaware
First Methodist Church
John W. Dowler
O. T. Williams
Richard Dent
Thomas G. Adrian
Auxiliary delegates return from State Convention in Cleveland
Mrs. Frank L. Harvey and Mrs. E. M. Biddison report back after attending the American Legion Auxiliary State Convention at the Cleveland Hotel as guests for the weekend. Also traveling were Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Ailstock who headed to Iowa for a relatives visit. Lena Mitchell of Poston visits two weeks in Columbus and Dayton to see son Jack Mitchell and relatives. Mr. Charles R. Duncan of Athens Route Two returns from a week in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Harvey
E. M. Biddison
Cleveland
American Legion Auxiliary
Cleveland Hotel
C. J. Ailstock
Iowa
Ailstock
Lena Mitchell
Poston
Columbus
Dayton
Jack Mitchell
Oryn Watkins
Billy
Bellevue
Ohio
Watkin
L.T. Runnion
Court House
Herman Ahart
E. State Street
Athens County Fair
Mr. Watkins
Nora Watkins
Amesville
Eileen
Mary Anne
Washington D. C
Virginia Beach
Washington
Henry Koch
Windsor
Myrtle Runnion
Washington, D. C
Virgil Gist
Bethesda
Maryland
Washinngton
Harold Runnion
Virginia
West Virginia
Local residents share travel and family news across states
Sonal news lists guests and vacations from Athens Ohio including visits to Coney Island Boston New York City Detroit Buffalo Ottawa and Canada. George Starr Lasher and Dorothy visit Kalamazoo Chicago and New York City. Frederick Whaley and Terry travel to Natural Bridge Virginia. Several families return from trips and announce births and hospital recoveries in the Athens area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Starr Lasher
Ohio University School of Journalism
Kalamazoo
Mich
Chicago
New York City
Dorothy
Rena M. Lasher
Gloves for Gala Nights Shine With American Glove Fashions
New York reports describe Fall glove trends for formal wear featuring American-made leathers from long opera gloves to shorties. Glitter paths of sequins run from wrist to shoulder on suede and doeskin styles, with gilt embroidery, emeralds, and amethysts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
NEA
Athens Auxiliary Receives Meritorious Service Citation
Mrs. C. J. Ailstock led the Athens Unit Auxiliary convention committee in Cleveland August 17 to 20. The unit earned a 1946 citation for a comprehensive activities program including membership, funds, reports, poppy sales, and community service. Other district representatives and officers assisted the effort. The award mirrors a similar Ohio honor given to Oak Hill. The year’s activities encompassed rehabilitation, child welfare, and Americanism efforts along with unit history submission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wange Alienusu Dia qusUnga
Ailstock
Frank L. Harvey
Harvey
E. M. Bidditson
Athens
Ohio
Oak Hill
Rehabilitation Fund
Child Welfare Fund
National Convention Fund
Ohic
C. Woodyard l
Harrisonville
Woodyard
Shower Honors Mrs. Clare Nice With Mixed Gifts
A bridal shower for Mrs. Clare Nice former Pauline Welch was hosted at her home Saturday night. Guests included Rev F J Oldaker and daughter Betty and many neighbors from Little Hocking Coolville and Athens. Refreshments of ice cream and cake followed gift viewing and a tomato pepper relish recipe was shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Nice
Pauline Welch
F. J. Oldaker
Betty
Little Hocking
Lisle Grubb
Ruth
Vincent
N. E O'Neal
Coolville
Layman O'Neal
Rosie
Raymond Jarvis
Jack
Melba
Mirs
Gordon O'Neal
Janice
Wanda Kay
Stella McDaniel
Herman Welch
Carl
Marian
Don Harris
Teas Welen
Jean
Dick, Curtis
Sharon
Dallas
Ann
Gertrude Devitt
Clayton O'Neal
Mary McCoy
James Davis
Athens
Thomas Welch
Marietta
Dean McAtee
Floyd Welch
Dwaine
Willis
Wendell
Round About Town at the Athens Grange Fair
Round About Town reports a delicious Grange Hall meal on the Athens Fair grounds with roast pork, potatoes and gravy, peas or corn, salad, rolls, coffee and hot apple dumplings. It notes workers in the kitchen, a fair attendance spike at the railroad crossing, and quotes from visitors and a 95 year old birthday pair at the 95th Athens County Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HBF
Grange Hall
Fairgrounds
Athens Grange
H R. Jacovy
D. E. Marquis
A . Jandes
Clarence Morrison
Nora Frank
Mary Gilliam
Bernadine Terrill
George Fee
Phi Briley
W. F. Lee
Two Rouges Are Better Than One Lipstick Guide
Lipstick lasts longer with a two tone approach using a dark base and lighter shade in vertical strokes. Powder lips before base, apply base in up and down motions, then light color, blot with tissue. The method resists beverages and requires few touch-ups for all-day wear. Also announces birth of Barbara Ann Williams at Sheltering Arms Hospital on Aug 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Williams
Mound St
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Barbara Ann
L. W. Kelley
L. C. Willams
Crooksville
Jim
Athens 4-H Girls Model Prize-Winning Outfits at Style Revue
Twenty five girls aged ten to fourteen staged the Athens County Fair Style Revue with outfits handmade by each girl. Two fourteen year olds will advance to the Ohio State Fair. judges evaluated construction, appearance and project completion. First and second places crowned in Easy-To-Make Cotton, School Dress, Sports Clothes, Dress Up and Tailored Clothes, featuring May Frost, Louise Cunningham, Sarah Wilson, Patty Hunter, Nita Munn, Jeannette Henderson and Nina White among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazel Finsterwald
Athens County Fair
Miss Villa Tippie
Athens County
Ohio State
Sarah Wilson
Sarah
Br. E. Wilson
Shade
Shade Happy Stitchers
Jay Frost
Clarence Frost
Stewart
May
Romettes
Ruth Davis
Sebring Heights
Pauline Fierce
Athens
May Frost
Romettes Club
Louise Cunningham
Coolville
Jeanne Hooper
Baker Settlement
Marlene Jarvis
Romet'ss
Joann Mingus
Shade Happy
Patty Hunter
Huarious Hemmers
Albany
Gail Laziman
Myrtle McGlone
Betty Mulpas
Barbara Humphrey
Plains
Barbara
Nita Munn
Hilarious Hemmers
Jeanette Henderson
Phylis Fulton
Nina White
3Ir
Carl L. White
Nina
Betsy Ross
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Charles R. Duncan
Cincinnati
Sonal News
Jack Flaherty
Coney Island
James Scriven
Larry
Ronnie
Roosevelt
Mrs. Scriven
Boston
Camp Nelson Dodd
Akron
Detroit
Mach
Mr. Scriven
A. J. Scriven
Buffalo
N. Y
Canada. Co
Frederick C
Ley
Terry
Natural Bridge
Rockbridge
County
Clint Gukey Sr
Frances Gibson
Noman
Margaret McHarg
W. Union St
Leslie Williams
Newport News
McHarg
W. W. Patton
Craig
Vacationland
Lake St. Germaine
Wisc
Orin Mullencroft
Struthers
David W. Jones
Susan Virginia
Fred C. Shafer
Vues
Ivor Shumway
Route Five
S$. Court St
Wnstant
the Cline Pharmacy
Evershare
Gillilan’s Jewelry Store
South Court St
Athens, Ohit
Athens American Legion Unit Auxiliary
K. T. Crossen
American Legion
Mantines
Jacksonville
Paul Fetters
Thomas Babcock
Merion
Charles Hoisingston
Hoisingston
Mrs
Paul Nice
Coply Plaza
Fee
Nsae
Ee Gasman
Seers
Kerr Hardware
S. Court St
Athens, Ohio
Walter H. Tudor
Tudor
General Chemical Defense Corporation
Point Pleasant
W. Va
W. Union and
Court Streets
Mary M. Brown
N. Congress St
Brown
Allison
Louise Magee
Louise
Alicia Hart
Coalville
Phyllis Fulton
Nita
W. G. Munn
Betty Ross
Mechanicsburg
Hemmers
the Plains
Polhamas
Coolille
Happy
Trimble
Busy Bees
Buchtel
Jolly
Athens Pharmacy
Court St
Mary
Court St. Athens
Rauch's Bakery
Acme Dry Cleaning Telephone
Union St
Logan
McKee Drug Co
Prescription Store
Bennett
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