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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1940

Page

6

Cooper-Downer rehearsal dinner hosted by Dilman Smith

The immediate Cooper-Downer bridal party relatives dined at Hotel Berry Friday before the wedding rehearsal. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Dilman Smith of Pennington New Jersey, aunt and uncle of Jessie Stuart Cooper. Guests included many relatives from Monongahela Pittsburgh Bloomington Muskegon and Dayton with extended family attending the ceremony at the Presbyterian Church.

Mrs. Dilman Smith Cooper-Downer Berry Dilman Smith Pennington, N. J Jessie Stuart Cooper W. H. Cooper State St Samuel F. Downer Wheeling W. Va Presbyterian Church E. K. Downer John Jo Elizabeth Samuel M. Downer Monongahela Marjorie Frampton Charleston Mary Jo Pennington N. J Mary E. Buell Bloomington Henrietta Margaret Cooper Muskegon Mich William Cole Richard McVicker Robert Mc

Black Dresses and Sun-Tan Don’t Mix

Alicia Hart advises against black for suntanned skin, favoring browns olives and beiges with yellow reds accents. She suggests warm fall dress colors that enhance tan and notes powder should match skin tone as tan fades.

Ice Cream Social at First Christian Church Tuesday

Deborah Class hosts an Ice Cream Social in the church basement with serving from 5 p m. Chicken sandwiches pie cake ice cream and coffee. Public invited. Also Calendar note for W E A Review Tuesday 7 30 p m at 1 0 C F Hall and Past Noble Grands Club Friday 7 30 p m at Mrs I N McHarg New Marshfield Rd.

W.E.A. Review C.F. Hall Deborah First Christian Church Noble Grands Club I. N. McHarg New Marshfield Rd

Reunion Calendar Descendant Gatherings September Meetings

Several family reunions are listed for Sunday September 1 including Ludwick Windsor at L T Runnion home and Dean Downington and Scott descendants at Rising Park Lancaster. Basket dinners, table service, and programs noted. A Bern Township townhouse event on Tick Ridge September 8 with basket lunch and afternoon activities. Rose Reunion canceled due to infantile paralysis. Secretaries and hosts named for some events.

Ludwick-Windsor L. T. Runnion Bern Township Utley Tick Ridge Proctorville Ohio

Two Hostesses Entertain With Shower For Miss Sara Mansfield

Miss Mansfield, bride elect to marry Ed Hill of Akron in early September, was honored at a crystal shower at the Rardin home 170 Morris Ave. Aug. 24. Guests included Frances Moler Kathleen Shannon Virginia McVay Mildred Yeager Alice Carpenter Mary Ellen Gibson Ruth Lewis Helen Haskins and others. out of town guests included Ruth Phillips Columbus and Martha Meister East Liverpool. Miss Mansfield won high bridge score and received crystal gifts.

Margaret Burt Alice Bardin Rardin Morris Ave Sara Mansfield Ed Hill Akron Miss Mansfield Lloyd Kelley Fred Mansfield Frances Moler Kathleen Shannon Virginia McVay Mildred Yeager Alice Carpenter Mary Ellen Gibson Ruth Lewis Helen Haskins Lewis Cullum D. A. Bardin E. G. Burt Athens Ruth Phillips Columbus Eddie Blake Mason City W. Va Martha Meister East Liverpool Mary Ann McKay Mary Ann Schuler Evelyn Smith

Swartz-Super Wedding Held at Super Home

Mrs. Anne FEF Swartz and Mr. Frank H. Super were married Saturday evening at eight o'clock at the Super residence, 44 West Union Street, in a quiet ceremony conducted by Rev. John W. Danford. The couple left for a short eastern trip to New York City and other points and will visit Cleveland on return for a few days before returning to Athens.

Anne Fef. Swartz Frank H. Super Super West Union St John W. Danford First Methodist Church New York City Cleveland Athens P. L. Shannon Charles Walsh Martha Ellen Syracuse Niagara Falls Buffalo N. Y Manhattan

Community notices adapt to postponements and meetings

The Ice Cream Supper planned by the City Federation for August 28 in front of the City Building Washington St. is postponed. The Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid Society meets August 26 at the church for officer elections and apron pillowcase contest results. Betsy Ross Sewing Club and W I A hold postponed or regular meetings at Mrs Walton Davies Smith Street on Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

City Federation Washington St Clarks Chapel

Athens Relatives Hold Annual Reunion Many Attend

Descendants of the late Johial and Hannah FE Allen gathered at Rock House in Hocking County for the annual reunion on Sunday August 25. A basket lunch was served at noon. Officers elected for the year include J H Allen of Columbus as president and Harold Alten of Chillicothe as secretary treasurer. Attendees included S S Carpenter family Athens O A Carpenter and daughter Alice Carpenter of Athens Alfred Carpenter and two sons of Logan plus attendees from Akron Cincinnati Columbus Chillicothe Rockford Illinois and other areas.

Johial Hannah FE Allen Rock House Hocking County J. H. Allen Columbus Harold Alten Chillicothe S. S. Carpenter O. A. Carpenter Alice Carpenter Athens Alfred Carpenter Logan Akron Cincinnati Rockford, Ill

Marriage Meddlers and the Scarlet Fever Dilemma

Madge Graham in Sag Harbor receives news that her nephews Hank and Bill may have to travel home as a school closes due to a scarlet fever scare. The headmaster fears an outbreak, while Madge weighs how to arrange their return and protect the boys amid growing tension. The scene ends with an offer to speak to the boys and plan their journey.

Sag Harbor Madge Graham Bil Hank New York Bill William Henry

Loretta Young and Melvyn Douglas Star in He Stayed for Breakfast

Loretta Young and Melvyn Douglas headline a comedy at Athena Tuesday and Wednesday. The film follows a waiter who hides from a banker’s pursuit in a rich wife’s apartment and falls in love, with Eugene Pallette, Alan Marshal, and Una O’Connor in supporting roles.

Shhine Athena Columbia Loretta Young Hollywood Comedienne Melvyn Douglas Alexander Hall Mr. Williams Miss Marker Sidney Howard Michel Duran Douglas Miss Young Eugene Pallette Alan Marshal Una O'Connor

PROFESSOR Fenzel heads to Sigma Pi convention

Prof William H Fenzel associate professor of accounting at Ohio University leaves tomorrow by train for Evergreen Colorado to attend the biennial national Sigma Pi Fraternity convention in Troutdale Pines through Saturday. He will return Sunday Sept 1 2000. Nearby notices recap visits and local events including Summers Music Store manager Robert Bingman in town for Cooper-Downer wedding and OSU fair radio spots. The Plains Garden Club hosts a meeting with guest speaker Mrs T M Wolfe.

William H. Fenzel Ohio University Evergreen Colo Sigma Pi Fraternity Troutdale Pines Fenzel Robert Bingman Summers Music Store Columbus Athens L. H. Bingman E. State St Cooper-Downer WCOL

New Way To A Youthful Figure Diet Booklet Ad

A home service booklet promotes a 1200 calorie day plan with sample meals and a 32 page diet guide. It offers a two week menu, a calorie chart, low calorie desserts, and a 3 day liquid start. Send 10 cents to Athens Messenger Home Service for THE NEW WAY TO A YOUTHFUL FIGURE.

Mrs. Plump Athens Messenger Home Service Sixth Ave New York N. Y

Mt Carmel Homecoming Plans With Spiritual Meeting

Mr Carmel notes Mt Carmel relatives visiting includes Lora McCune staying with Mrs Charles Canter in Glouster and John McCune at Broadwell homecoming. Sept 8 Mt Carmel Sunday School at 9 30 hold basket dinner and preaching after.

MT. Carmel Lora McCune Charles Canter Glouster John McCune Broadwell Carl Hanson Roy Hanson Morris Thompson John Parson Bartlett Harry Lawrence Fred Lawrence Kenneth Hanson Brilliant Homer Tucker and Son Ed Thompson

Simple Polish for Copper Brightening Steps

A short home care note explains brightening copper with vinegar and salt. Moisten a cloth with vinegar, dip in fine salt, rub on the vessel, then wash and dry with soft flannel. A separate historical fact notes the Bible took about 1600 years to complete.

Gene Krupa Orchestra to Play at Buckeye Lake

Gene Krupa and his Orchestra tour Buckeye Lake Park's Crystal Dance Terrace from Friday August 30 under MCA arrangements. Krupa, famed with Goodman and Dorsey, promotes swing as self expression and promises a sensational show with Irene Daye and Howard Dulaney on vocals.

Gene Krupa Buckeye Lake Park Music Corporation of America Krupa Benny Goodman Tommy Dorsey Goodman Paramount Gene Irene Daye Lovely Lady of Song Howard du Laney Swing Orchestra Crystal Canceteria

New Marshfield Social And Personal Mention

Mrs Fay and Ada Kennedy receive word of the death of their cousin Mrs Linnie Llewellyn in Richmond Va Funeral services were held there Mr and Mrs Harry Ridenour of Fredericktown are guests of their son Eugene Ridenour at the Hoodler home Albert Wigal secured employment at Logans Book and News Store Athens Mr and Mrs Murray Minear and children of Akron and Mr and Mrs Wayne Nice and family of Oklahoma are guests of the Judy family Annual inspection of Summit Grange held here Saturday Deputy inspector Don Sanders and Mrs Sanders of Albany present Mrs Austin Kennedy returned to Kingston N Y after visiting Mrs Fay S Kennedy and Ada Kennedy Mr and Mrs Floyd L Bridge and children were guests of relatives in Springfield Dorothy and Evelyn Sidders visited friends in Barnesville Mrs Ed Davis and Marlett Davis returned to Cleveland after visiting Mrs Wesley Davis Mrs Ivor Williams and two children Barberton are guests of her parents Lee Jones Mr and Mrs Guy Dinsmore Lenore and Miss June Dinsmore returned from Hebron Ind Raymond Holland and family returned from Barberton after three weeks Mrs Libbie Reeves Carpenter was a business visitor here Wednesday A plant tendril was observed to coil completely around a supporting object in two minutes

New Marshfield Fay Ada Kennedy Linnie Llewellyn Richmond Harry Ridenour Fredericktown Eugene Ridenour F. G. Hoodler Albert Wigal Logans Book and News Store Athens Murray Minear Akron Ed Davis Marlett Davis Cleveland Wesley Davis Ivor Williams Barberton Lee Jones Guy Dinsmore Lenore June Dinsmore Hebron Ind Raymond Holland Libbie Reeves Carpenter

Lottridge and Carthage Two Wedding and Social notes

Lottridge and Carthage Two details a Aug 17 wedding at the bride’s parents home with about a hundred attendees and gifts. The item also logs multiple visits, reunions, picnics, and family gatherings across nearby towns, noting attendees from Alliquippa to Huntington and Dunbar with various relatives and church events.

Alfred Personal and Brief Social Notes

Mrs. Mabel Swartz spends a week with Mr. and Mrs. Glen Bean in Lancaster. Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Swartz and daughter Virgie visit relatives in Columbus. John Harper returns home after two weeks in Athens and New Lexington with relatives. Mrs. Edith Betzing and Bernice visit brothers James Floyd and Vern Christy at New Lexington. Bill Robinson and Ward Tucker travel to Virginia on business.

Alfred Mabel Swartz Glen Bean Lancaster D. E. Swartz Virgie Vern Shumway Charles Columbus John Harper Athens New Lexington Edith Betzing Bernice James Floyd Vern Christy Bill Robinson Ward Tucker Virginia

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