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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1947

Page

5

Betrothal and Wedding Plans For Enid Bean and Leonell Frazee

Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. Carlos A. Bean of Phoenix Arizona reveals the engagement of Miss Enid Harriet Bean to Mr Leonell LaVerne Frazee. Formal nuptials occurred at the First Church of God in Phoenix at 9 a m with plans to establish a home there after the ceremony.

Enid Harriet Bean Mr. Frazee Phoenix, Ariz Leonell LaVerne Frazee Carlos A. Bean Belleview Bt Phoenix Ariz Frazee U.S. Army Trans-World Airlines

Thanksgiving Program At Mechanicsburg PTA Meeting

The Girls Glee Club provided music for the PTA program, led by Mrs. Eileen Ackerman. Students depicted Pilgrims and Indians, with Pauline Sands and Shirley Shaw speaking, and a PTA report on the Cincinnati convention. Mr. Earl Reeder announced new lunchroom equipment and the group’s 95 members. the 3rd-4th grade class won the attendance banner. A Christmas program is planned for December 19.

Mechanicsburg Eileen Ackerman Pilgrims Shirley Lawson Goldie Brooks Shirley Cunningham Dick Leasure Bobby Dailey Donald Sapp Jack Scott Bernie Boyer Jack Patton Eddie Brown Lewis Hawk Calvin Clark Joe Paulusiah Pauline Sands Shirley Shaw PTA Cincinnati Raymond A. Lee Earl Reeder

Battle of Budget Still on $90 for Many Ex-G.I. Families in Athens

Ex G I families at Ohio University struggle on 90 dollars monthly as they balance living costs. Vets rely on savings and part time work while sharing tips on frugal meals entertainment and budget planning. Residents describe cautious spending, cheap campus activities, and campus aids aiding family finances.

G.I Athens G.I. Joe Ohio University Joneses Jack Betty Jane America Damascus New York Freddie Hokay

Rathburn Pupils Presented In Recital At Home

Mrs Evelyn D Rathburn held a piano recital Saturday afternoon at 218 W Union St with solos by Nancy Foster Susie Power Rosalie Gilbert Sandra Brooks Janice Edgar Shirley Weekley Lois Ann Hartman Betty Brown Lyndall Woolley and Eileen Cunningham Duets were performed by Nancy Foster and Shirley Weekly Mrs Rathburn and Lyndall Woolley Susie Power and Rosalie Gilbert Prizes went to Sandra Brooks and Betty Brown Guests included Lyndall Woolley Mrs Phyllis Scriven Mrs Forest Power and others Sittings assisted by Patty Gilbert

Evelyn D. Rathburn W. Union St Nancy Foster Susie Power Rosalie Gilbert Sandra Brooks Janice Edgar Shirley Weekley Lois Ann Hartman Betty Brown Lyndall Woolley Eileen Cunningham Shirley Weekly Rathburn Phyllis Scriven Forest Power Ward Cunningham Ola Atkins Etta Foster Helen Glover Anna Mansfield Margaret Edgar Anna Mae Gilbert Jeanie Dorothy Pritchard Sharon Ellen Hartman Ralph, Jr Frieda Weatherby Bereda Brown Patty Gilbert

Guysville WSCS Christmas Party Planned and Attended

The Guysville WSCS met at Anna Snow home with Myrtle Simmons assisting. President Freda Bean led, Nell Copeland gave devotions, and games followed. Prizes went to Freda Bean Gladys Fuller and Marion Didders. Members listed include Freda Bean Marion Dodder Agatha Hart and others. Guests Rev Myron Martin and son Jimmie attended. A community Christmas party at Guysville Church is planned for the next gathering. Also Mr and Mrs Charles Beeson Cleveland visited nearby.

Guysville Wscs Anna Snow Myrtle Simmons Freda Bean Nell Copeland Gladys Fuller Marion Didders Marion Dodder Agatha Hart Laura Starkey Eva Norris Bertha Hayes Beulah Hutchins Nola Pearcy Lois Linton

Let Your Hair Down Girls To Match New Hats

Fall fashion features hats with high puffed styles and ears covered by coifs. Styles balance profiles with side hair drapes and figures eight chignons, including a criss cross coif by M. Louise. An asymmetrical sweep and feather cut casual echo World War I recalls Irene Castle.

M. Louise New York Irene Castle Lura de Gez

Airplane trip cheers arthritis patient to Ottawa clinic

Helen Laverty, long ill with arthritis, rode an ambulance plane piloted by John Jagers from Athens to the Ottawa Arthritic Clinic in Ottawa Illinois in two and a half hours. Mrs Laverty will stay three weeks for treatment while her companion, Earl Davis, arranged the trip.

Helen Laverty John Jagers Ottawa Ill Helen Earl Davis Mr. Davis Mr. Jagers Athens Springfield

Christmas and club events listed for Esther class and local groups

Esther Class annual Christmas party at the church 7 30 p m led by Mrs J A Wharton. Bible lecture at Presbyterian Church Dr H T Houf speaker topic Good News from the Scholars. Deacons at Presbyterian Church 7 p m. Wesleyan Service Guild 7 30 p m with Mrs Sara L Jones 50 Morris Ave. Christmas program to install officers 6 6 4 WBA Review 7 30 p m IOOF Hall. Past Matrons Auxiliary meets 7 30 p m at Masonic Temple. White Shrine No 6 7 30 p m IOOF Hall preceded by six o clock turkey dinner with initiation. Sayre Study Circle 2 p m annual Christmas party at Mrs R J Studer 155 Grosvenor St Regrets due by Monday noon. Session Meeting Presbyterian Church 7 p m. Social Literary Club Thackery House 2 30 p m hosted by Mrs C C Millikan. Group One Presbyterian Church Women’s Association meet Mrs George Starcher 2 30 p m Group Three Mrs Fred Weber Albany Rd Group Four Mrs Roger Jones 44 Elmwood Pl.

White Shrine No. 6 Ioof Hall Sayre R. J. Studer Grosvenor St Boo Women's Association of the Presbyterian Church George Starcher Northwood Dr Fred Weber Albany Rd Roger Jones Elmwood Pl

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Help Constipated Folks

For years Dr Edwards relieved patients bothered by constipation with his famous Olive Tablets sold by drugstores. Olive Tablets are mild yet thorough acting on both upper and lower bowels to produce natural movements without griping. Buy today 15 or 30 cents.

Dr. Edwards

Out of town guests at J A Hess home

Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Newton Lieurance and children John and Andrew ages five and three Dr and Mrs John A Hess hosted their guests at 45 Grosvenor St Mrs Lieurance nephew of composer Thurlow Lieurance is a meteorologist with the U S Weather Bureau Miss Lina Hess a college student spent Thanksgiving with her family and attended the Coury Brown wedding events Kathy Thacker and family joined the Hess household for the holiday Rose Foit Graham soloist at the Coury Brown wedding also visited in Columbus Joe Dilley accompanied by Evan Jones and George Peckham drove to Columbus to fly to Ann Arbor Mich for study at the University of Michigan Phi Mu Auxiliary party set for 7 30 at Mrs Wilbur Yauch’s home 42 Sunnyside}

Newton Lieurance John Andrew John A. Hess John Whitcomb Lieurance Hess Thurlow Lieurance U.S. Weather Bureau Lina Hess College of St. Mary of the Springs Columbus J. A. Hess Harry Hess Grosvenor St Lina Susan Elizabeth Coury Bartholomew A. Brown Louisville St. Paul’s Church Navy Eagles Hall Victor Thacker Helene Antorietto Larry Phillippi W. Va Ralph Antorietto Dora Antornette Rose Foit Graham Coury-Brown Joseph Foit Maple St Graham Columbus Philharmonic Evan Jones John Finsterwald George Peckham Joe Dilley Ann Arbor Mich Uate University of Michigan Joe Athens F. B. Dilley Columbia Ave Phi Mu Wilbur Yauch Sunnyside

Miss Helen Evans Speaks on An Orderly World for Children

Hostess Mrs. H. T. Phillips welcomes 22 Child Conservation League members at Morris Avenue home for a Tuesday meeting. Guest speaker Miss Helen Evans, instructor at the University Training School, discusses orderly world for children and her exchange teaching in England. Refreshments served by the hostess and two assistants. Next meeting set for December 9.

H. T. Phillips Child Conservation League Morris Ave Herman Ellis Helen Evans University Training School

Husking Bee Sponsored by Grange for Clyde Hooper

The Al bany Grange organized a husking bee to aid Clyde Hooper who was in a hospital after an injury from timber cutting. Grange members and friends husked and cribbed all the corn on the Hooper farm with many helpers named in attendance.

Albany Grange Clyde Hooper Grange Hooper Frank Pugh John Ingram Roy Walsh Ray Knowlton Ed Rickey Lee Elliott Guy Wingett John West Leo Hooper Homer Friedenmaker Billy Munn Ronnie Hooper Eddie Brooks Bill Overley Willie West A. F. Te

Bishop Class Meeting Hosted by Mrs Glen Pratt

Central Avenue Methodist Church class met at Mrs. Glenn Pratt's home Tuesday night with fifteen members and two guests. The hostess served refreshments during the social hour. Members voted to hold a Christmas party at Mrs. D. L. Jones's home where Cheer Sisters gifts will be featured.

Bishop Central Ave. Methodist Church Glenn Pratt Pratt D. L. Jones Cheer Sisters

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First Church of God 9Th Avenue Fillmore St Mechanicsburg Pta Ann Bartos Rushton al Connell Evelyn Edward Bernasek Edna Carol Bob Larkin Eula Katherine Figg S. Court St Athens, Ohio Guysville WSCS Charles Beeson Cleveland James Burne Court Brothers Produce W. State Alicia Hart Fred Saba Syria You By Hazel Finsterwald Esther J. A. Wharton Presbyterian Church H. T. Houf Wesleyan Service Guild Sara L. Jones Marian Coe WBA IOOF Masonic Temple Thackery House C. C. Millikan Dr.Edwards Stalders Mill St. Ph Donut Shop Chauncey Pepsi-Cola Company Long Island City N.Y Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co J. A. Hess Home CCL Phillips Home Glen Pratt Vicks VapoRub ICKS East State Lowman Lowman’s Dairy Products An Ice Cream CO Tipperary Duran Delkar Brenner Heywood Wakefield — Hoover Tappan Daystrom Delkar —- Brenner — Burton — Sellers —- Simmons Chesterhill Ohio APPT
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