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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1949

Page

8

Delt Dames Hold Buffet Dinner Meeting

Delt Dames hosted a Feb 20 dinner at the Delt chapter with yellow candles and jonquils. Mrs. F house and Mrs. J Z Woolley led arrangements. 35 attended. program led by Mrs. Edward A. Hansen featured eight year old Margaret La Follette who played Bach preludes. business planned a White elephant sale for March. guests included Mrs. Charles J. Blank Dayton and others from Wellston Amesville Glouster and Parkersburg.

Edward A. Hansen Margaret la Albert Gardner Amesville Lawrence Colbert Glouster

Higley Club Holds Annual Luncheon

Higley Study Club gathered at the Cottage Tea Room for its annual one o clock luncheon. Guests included Mrs. L. J. Hartin Mrs. Norman Peck and Mrs. Dwight Mutchler. President Mrs. P S Wams ley named a nominating committee. Albany WSCS meets at Mrs. William Gillogly home Thursday at 2 pm with Mrs. Ed Rickey directing the program.

Higley Study Club Cottage Tea Room L. J. Hartin Norman Peck Dwight Mutchler P.S. Wamsley A. T. Volchler P. G. Hibbard M. S. Glazier Albany Wscs Albany Women’s Society of Christian Service William Gillogly Ed Rickey

Arrid Creamogen deodorant marketed in 1949

A 1949 advertisement features Doreen Kelley endorsing Arrid with Creamogen claiming long lasting odor protection for several days. The copy promotes Arrid as safe for skin and clothes, guarantees no crystallization, and offers a money back refund if not fully satisfied. The price is 39 cents plus tax with a return policy and package address on every jar.

New York N. Y Doreen Kelley Wilmington Delaware

Mrs Larry Helwig Hosts Young Matrons Group Meeting

Mrs Larry Helwig hosted the Young Matrons Group of the First Christian Church on Tuesday night with assistant hostess Mrs Ernest M Collins. President Mrs R F Rose opened the session and Mrs Dana Bolin gave devotions titled A Generous God. Dr Marvin S Phillips spoke on Porto Rico to the group.

Larry Helwig N. May Ave Ernest M. Collins R. F. Rose Dana Bolin Marvin S. Phillips Porto Rico Russell Bowers Harvey Chesser Ray Chadwell

Damaris Pease Honored At Surprise Birthday Party

Miss Damaris Pease, nursery school instructor at Ohio University, was guest of honor at a dessert bridge party Saturday night hosted by Dr. Cora Miller at 226 East State Street. Seven friends attended to celebrate with her. Mrs. Charles S. Daniel visited Athens then returned to Cincinnati with her husband. Some Athens residents traveled to see the play Annie Get Your Gun.

Damaris Pease Ohio University Cora Miller E. State St Miss Pease Charles S. Daniel Louis I. Brown University Terrace Cincinnati Mr. Daniel

Founders’ Day Tea at Central School

The Parent-Teacher Association of Central School hosts a Founders Day tea in the Senior High School Little Theatre on Thursday February 24 at 2 45 p m. District chairman Mrs Evan Edwards will discuss The Origin of Founders Day and the hospitality committee will serve tea.

Parent-Teacher Association Group of Central School Evan Edwards

Notable Attendees at Hartman Theatre Event in Columbus

Mrs. Margaret K. Davis and four others attended the Hartman Theatre event in Columbus on Monday night. Athens visitors included Prof. and Mrs. R. H. Marquis and Prof. and Mrs. E. H. Gaylord. Miss Patricia Brider, writer for the Ohio Farm Bureau News, stayed with her parents at 31 Maplewood Drive.

WE THE WOMEN AND ZODIAC CLUB MEETS AT THE ARMORY

Ruth Millett asks readers to answer a set of questions about self reliance and marital harmony to judge how easy you are to live with. The Zodiak Club meets tonight at 8 p.m. at the Armory and invites all members to attend.

Zodiak Club

Club Calendar Wednesday Events

Pocahontas lodge meets Redman's hall at 7 30 p m members bring a covered dish and sandwiches The Plains Garden Club meets at 7 30 p m at Mrs Paul Tipton home with Mrs Martha Shafer showing lantern slides 9000 PEO with Miss Esther Dunham at Mrs E H Gaylords Fairview Ave at 7 30 p m Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae at Miss Margaret Thompsons 169 N Lancaster St at 7 30 p m Wednesday members bring articles for silent auction and sales tax stamps Clark's Chapel WSCS with Mr Arthur Koker 68 Stewart St 7 30 p m Intermediate CCL Guest Night at 8 30 p m at Mrs Carl Toms 15 Elmwood Place Mrs Martin L Hecht assistant hostess

Pocahontas Lodge Redman’s Hall Plains Garden Club Paul Tipton Martha Shafer Esther Dunham E. H. Gaylord Fairview Ave Zeta Tau Alpha Lancaster St Carl Tom Elmwood Place Martin L. Hecht

Dean Grandparents visit Hollywood on Truth and Consequences

Frank and Blanche Dean enjoyed an all expenses paid week in Hollywood as guests on the Truth and Consequences program. They traveled from Columbus to Los Angeles by plane, were treated royally, and returned with stories of glamour and surprise for Athens listeners.

California Frank Blanche Dean Los Angeles Columbus Hollywood Blanche

Well Spent Dollars Style Show At University Shop

University Shop presents The Well Spent Dollars spring style show on Thursday February 24 with two showings at 2 30 pm and 8 pm. Ten Ohio University girls two Athens High School girls and six Athens women will model. Perfume favors and outdoor furniture fabrics with resin coating are featured. Bates Methodist Church WSCS holds all day meeting February 24.

University Shop Ohio University Athens High School Athens Wscs of Bates Methodist Church

Rennel Diet Aid Promises Quick Fat Loss Claim

An article promotes Rennel as a grapefruit juice mix to shrink fat without dieting. It claims quick weight loss, refunds money if no effect, and targets overweight women while rejecting diet plans. No horsehair in the product.

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