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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1949
Page
6
The piece urges readers to invest in grooming for Valentine’s Day with hair brushing and shampoos, skin care like overnight cream, hand creams, and eye care. It emphasizes regular routines, winter protection, and maintaining shine and freshness beyond February 14.
Mrs. F W Bush and Mrs M W Sprague hosted a luncheon at the Thackery House for Mrs H B Ackerman who departs Athens by train through San Antonio to Mexico City for a long three month visit including trips to Acapulco and Guatemala. Her party of twelve included Mrs John C Baker and several other local social figures.
Mrs Deissle hosted Phi Mu Auxiliary gathering at 99 East State Street. Assisting were Mrs Sands Millikan Wallace and Hardman. Mrs Rice presided over the business session before a silent auction.
In Athens on Thursday afternoon Court Street buzzed with midterm exams and shoppers. Mrs. Carl Ferguson plans a February trip to Paris to visit her son Grant, an UU graduate now studying in France. Natalie Altman prepares for Mardi Gras in New Orleans with hints of the French Quarter’s famed eateries and carnival. Helen Watkins discusses bowling news with husband Frank Watkins, including his week of 24 games and a 4891 pin total. Also glimpses of local chats about Notre Dame, a pheasant feather hat, and upcoming spring color trends.
The Current Events Club meets with Mrs. Nelson McDaniel at 24 Poplar St on Friday at 7 30 p m. The Past Chief s Club gathers Friday evening with Mrs. H L Wilson and co hostess Mrs Matie Pritchard. Arthur Vore of 384 Richland Ave a patient at Shelter ing Arms Hospital room 121 is in fair condition.
At the monthly council session Mrs. Clark Dailey thanked the Community Chest Board for support. Reports show funds funded Camp Rotan improvements and staff costs, troop supplies, and summer programs. Troop one members volunteer two hours weekly at Sheltering Arms Hospital, and Miss Charlotte LaTourette will teach First Aid. Plans discussed include World Friendship Clothing drive and cookie sale with the Birthday Dinner set for March 12.
Rebekah Lodge met at IOOF Hall with noble grand presiding. Ernestine Beaty outlined upcoming programs. Bake sale planned for Feb 12 at Carpenter's Hardware. potluck supper Feb 16. Girl Scouts collect clothing for overseas children ages one to fourteen in the World Friendship Project at Central School Saturday noon to 2.
Miss Doris Virgene Casley celebrates upcoming marriage to William Holmes Clark with pre nuptial parties and an open church ceremony on Sunday February 6 at 3 30 PM at the Presbyterian Church. Attendants include Vyrian Casley Donna June Smith and Phyllis Matthews. Best man John Evan Clark ushers James Beatty and Frank Brown. Organist Mrs William Ruston. Rehearsal dinner Saturday for twelve at the bride elects parents home. Mr and Mrs Paul Casley host. Reception at Cottage Tea House after ceremony.
Dr and Mrs Don D Tullis return from a fortnight in Florida visiting Jacksonville Central Florida and Daytona Beach where Dr Tullis served as minister for eleven years They visited son Don D Tullis Jr and Mrs Tullis in Jacksonville who hosted a tea They also met Dr Homer Rodeheaver in Central Florida and toured the Daytona Beach area Also Mrs Meritt Wilson Sr of Elkins W Va suffers a hip fracture and is hospitalized in Elkins New spring gloves with trims are noted.
A home fat loss plan promises rapid slimming with Rennel Concentrate and grapefruit juice. Buy four ounces of Rennel, mix with juice in a pint bottle, take two tablespoons twice daily, and return the bottle if not satisfied.
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