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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1938

Page

7

Four O'clock Wedding Unites Miss Geraldine Ayers and Laurence Eblin

Miss Geraldine Ayers became the bride of Laurence P. Eblin in a quiet four o'clock ceremony in Athens. The double ring rite was performed by Dr. W S Gamertsfelder in the couple’s living room. Afterward the newlyweds planned a motor trip to Wisconsin then Milwaukee for a meeting of the American Chemical Society. Mrs. Eblin is the daughter of Mr and Mrs M B Ayers of Rockland Ohio. He is an Ohio University chemistry instructor and PhD graduate.

Geraldine Ayers Laurence P. Eblin Athens Lawrence P. Eblin W. S. Gamertsfelder College of Arts and Sciences Ohio University Virginia Mayhall Parkersburg Raymond D. Chapman Mr. Eblin Miss Mayhall Wisconsin Mrs. Eblin Virginia Milwaukee American Chemical Society Ohio State University John Whiting Helen Gamertsfelder Morris Ave New York City Whiting

Athenians Return From Vacations Across Multiple States

Athenian families report summer travels to New York City, the Gift Show, and a Smoky Mountains trip via Bluefield Roanoke and Skyline Drive. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. William H. Logan with daughter Phyllis, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kiltan, and guests of several Athens households, plus Miss Grace Morley returning from studies in New York and Lincoln Nebraska.

New York Delaware Smoky Mountains William H. Logan Phyllis Logan New York City Hotel McAlpin Angel Dennis King Viviene Segal Astor Hal Kemp Fred Kiltan W. K. Scott Charles O’bleness Smokies Mountains Bluefield W. Va Mountains Tennessee Asheville N. C Roanoke Skyline Drive Front Royal W. B. Golden James B. Golden Grace Morley Ohio University Miss Morley Lincoln Nebraska Columbia University Iss Morley Delaware Wa- Gap Stroudsburg Washington, D. C Eugene Williams Jerseyville Athens County

Glad To See You Mr Lynch Visits Marietta Area

Dear editor describes Edwin A. Lynch of Chicago visiting relatives in Marietta and nearby towns. He travels by bus to Saltzer Athens Carthage Coolville Parkersburg, staying with relatives and taking photographs with Carl Zeiss binoculars. He weighs 290 pounds, works as foreman's clerk for Illinois Central R. R. A., and enjoys family hospitality.

Dear Society Edwin A. Lynch Normal Ave Chicago Marietta John B. Zumbro Mr. Lynch Royal Restaurant Saltzer W. A. Allison Athens Eber Russell Carthage Coolville W. C. Aiken Parkersburg Flora M. Cox 34Th St Allison Illinois Central R. A Clarice McDaniel Lindley Hall The Athens Messenger

Isaac Lonas Birthday Picnic Honored Guest

Mr Isaac Lonas was honored Sunday at a birthday party and picnic dinner at the Athens County Fairgrounds with many relatives from Columbus Canaanville Millfield and Glouster in attendance including Elwood Buck Charles Tracey Jr and Gerald Tracey Ruth Van Dyke and Joe Fields among others. Miss Mary E Kahler associate professor of English at U has returned from a motor trip in the Great Lake region.

Isaac Lonas Athens County Fairgrounds Elwood Buck Orville Charles Tracey, Jr Gerald Columbus Lacey Lonas Frankie Joe Elmer Evelyn Richard William Harold Barbara Canaanville Clifford Wade Darlene Frank Davis Clara Russell Betty Millfield Howard Fields Charles Tracey Bobby Mable Warner Clarence Wallace Joe Lonas Athens Margaret England Robert Rine Melva Fields Joe Fields Fred Fields Herb Sharp John Carmichael Jack Clifford Ruth Edith van Dyke Ed Land Junior Humphrey Theresa Chicks E. W. Cole Glouster Wyatt Dalton Canaonville Earl Cole Dolores Juanita Hazel Glen Lonas Mary ‘E. Kahler Great Lake Region

James and Devlin Return From West Indies Cruise

Genevieve James daughter of President Herman G James and Irene Devlin executive secretary of OU return aboard the S S Narissa after a Windward and Leeward Islands voyage. They viewed Trinidads pompful funeral, visited St Benedictine Monastery, saw Hindu temple sites, explored Danish Fort St Croix now a library, and enjoyed St Lucia Montserrat St Kitts Barbados Grenada and Guadeloupe. They noted shark harbor swimming danger, sampled breadfruit, cannonball fruit, and Calypso dancers while observing left traffic in British islands and erratic taxi drivers. Traveling north, water turned green and flying fish trailed the ship.

S. S. Narissa Windward Leeward Islands West Indies Genevieve James Herman G. James Irene Devlin O. U Virgin Islands St. Vincent St. Kitts St. Lucia St. Thomas Grenada Barbados Dominica Montserrat Trinidad Martinique Guadeloupe St. Croix St Croix Devlin James

Perry revisits boyhood home in Virginia

Robert F. Perry of Athens Route 5 travels with his wife and children to his boyhood farm near Shade and Steven City Virginia. The family toured Winchester and Canterbury slept in the old school yard and enjoyed Skyline Drive views. Perry, now 61, cherishes his ties to Ohio and Old Dominion and plans a similar trip next summer inviting friends to enjoy southern mountain routes.

Robert F. Perry Athens Shade Winchester Mr. Perry Perrys Steven City Perry Agnes Alban Orville Lee Christopher Columbus Perry Lucy Painter Boiceville Canterbury Mr Perry Ohi Ohio Old Dominion

Birthday Horoscope Warning Of Sudden Upsets And Dangers

JUDGING BY the prevailing lunar aspects this may prove to be a day of upsetting disturbing sudden events with gain in any direction problematical. There are signs of sudden loss with bold strangers offering queer propositions which may be devastating in lore and in final denouement. Travel adventure erratic and menacing conditions call for sturdy behavior and circumspection. If This Is Your Birthday those born today may face a year of sudden upsets with radical change or upheavals caused by treacherous propositions to be dismissed to avoid calamity and financial harm.

Bridge Party at Griser Home Honors Guest

Mrs. Doris Griser hosted a bridge party at her mother Mrs. C. C. Sams home at 78 Mill Street. Guests included Mrs. Bea Foley of Lanai Ontario Canada and sister to be honored. High score went to Mrs. Alton Hope with Mrs. Edna Junod second and Mrs. Ernest Horn as consolation. Foley plans to return to Canada early in the week and resume her medical office duties.

Barbara Ann Hope J. T. Hope Barbara Ann Rufus Putnam School Barbara Allen Shirley Miller Alice Gaskill Patsy Gilbert Irma Louise Winifred Connett Beverly Bacuis Fiora Armbruster Eloise Swank Paul Lehman Frank Dilley Peter Young Billy McKee Harold Dewey Jack Gold Sammy Henderson Frank Foster Helen Evans Rufus Putnam Hope Alton Hope Barbara Marjory Billy Jacoby Doris Griser C. C. Sams Mill Street Bea Foley Lanai Ontario Canada Edna Junod Ernest Horn Doris Chapman Orland Sams Nora Stevenson

Ship Ahoy Birthday Party Honors Richardson Children

A nautical themed birthday party at Athens Country Club honored Barbara 14 Cynthia and Sonny Richardson of Glouster. Tables featured ship decor anchors and seashell ships while guests received toy battleships and shell ships. The event included a luncheon swimming and motion pictures with decorations by Bill Whyte.

Country Club Richardson Athens Country Club Barbara Richardson Cynthia Richardson Sonny” Richardson Leonard E. Richardson Glouster S. 8 Sonny S. S. Richardson Cynthia Lois Golding Jean Friend Betty Lewis Pamela White Bobby Weymousler Billy Roberts Bobby Gamwell Frank Wolfe Carol Jean Limbert Wendall Dunlevy Elton Swart Lois Lamborn Donny Jo Dennison Barbara Knight Joan Heck Barbara Leonard Richardson A. J. Limbert Columbus Phil Robinson Lowell Burnelle L. K. Heiskell C. T. Zollinger Athens M. Weymeuller Crystal Swimming Pool Bill Whyte

Flowers Exhibit Thursday at Hoodlet Home

Flower lovers are invited to a Thursday show at Mrs. Fred Hoodlet’s New Marshfield home open September 1 from 2 to 8 PM. No judges, a popular prize, and special classes for zinnias marigolds dahlias and roses. Potted foliage plants ferns dish gardens welcome.

Fred Hoodlet New Marshfield

Coe Descendants Have Reunion At Albany Homestead

A reunion of Samuel Coe descendants was held Sunday August 28 at the Coe homestead near Albany now owned by P V Coe. Attendees included Mra E O Coe Seattle WA Mrs Lucy White Albany Mrs Ollie Herron New Marshfield Mr and Mrs J D Cooper Athens Mr and Mrs P V Coe Albany Mr and Mrs Clyde Herron and son Joe Athens Mr and Mrs Edwin Cooper Mansfield Mrs Lucinda Cooper Athens Miss Jane Cooper Athens John Herron New Marshfield Roger Coe and Mr and Mrs D Pincelli Albany with P V Coe serving as secretary. CARPENTER REUNION Fifth Annual Reunion of the Lewis and Philanda Love Carpenter will be held at Victor Carpenter Athens Route Four Sunday Sept 4 All relatives invited to bring their own table service Margaret Thomas president and Sarah J Seipel secretary.

Samuel Coe Coe Albany P. V. Coe Mra E O. Coe Seattle Washington Lucy White Ollie Herron New Marshfield J. D. Cooper Athens Clyde Herron Joe Edwin Cooper Mansfield

Progressive Class Picnic at Nice's Grounds

Progressive Class of Central Ave M E Church plans a picnic at Nice's Picnic Grounds Friday evening with dinner at 6 15 p m Election of officers will be held All members urged to attend

Central Ave M. E Nice

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