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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1948
Page
6
Eightgrade Girl Scout Troop 5 led by Mrs. Clark Williams and Mrs. Michael Kardos will hold a bake sale Saturday February 28 at 9:30 a.m. in the Carpenter Hardware store.
Fifteen girls were inducted into the CMC Sorority at a Cottage Tea Room ceremony. Initiates included Suzanne Laughlin Shirley Henderson Pauline Bowles Helen Sapp Prancte Paterna Barbara Jukes Barbara Wae ner Sally Davis Pat Robinson Carolyn Kellogg Mary Sue LaFollette Pat Henry Margaret Algeo Jan Tullis and Diana Roach.
Mrs. Lillian Eckles inducted as a new member during Clarks Chapel WSCS meeting at Mrs. Wilbur Young's home May Ave. Prize winners announced: Mrs. Nellie Phillips Mrs. Goldie Roxker and Mrs. Helen Walls. Various members and guests attended and refreshments followed.
The Cinderella Ball event invites all residents to participate tonight at the town hall. Organizers promise inclusive activities, music, and dancing for attendees of every age and background. Proceeds support local youth programs.
The Cinderella Ball features Willie McKay and Bill McCutcheon in the Men's Gym this evening. Dancing runs from 8 30 to 12 15 with an outdoor garden display created by lights and tables. The evening’s Cinderella chosen by a door drawing wins a wardrobe on display at the University shop and Beckley’s Men's shop. Guests include Mr and Mrs John C Baker and many others. chaperones are Mr and Mrs Wallace Mr and Mrs Smart and Mr and Mrs Krauss.
The Young Matrons Group of the Women's Council met Tuesday at 8 p.m. at 325 Richland Ave with Mrs. R. F. Rose leading the discussion and Mrs. Marvin Phillips presenting the devotional on The Christian Home. The next meeting is scheduled for March 23 at 8 p.m. at R. F. Rose’s Euclid Drive home.
Mrs T Dixon Mrs F Irvin and Mrs Baker hosted the Alexander Presbyterian Church Women’s Association at Mrs Harold Brown’s home. Reports on the Athens Presbyter ian meeting were given by several members. Mrs McHarg led the program. Mission work in India and South America was stressed. Refreshments honored February patriotic holidays for 26 members and three guests.
East Side Sewing Club meets at 2 p m with Mrs Vernon Kempton at 12 Hudson Ave. The Past Noble Grand's Club gathers Friday at 7 30 p m at Mrs E T Hayse 297 E State St Mabel Case co host. Albany Band Boosters meet Friday at 8 p m in High School Auditorium with Albany band. Albany Grange meets Saturday Feb 28 at 8 p m. Elementary Mothers and Teachers Club bake sale at Albany bus station Saturday at 10 a m. The Pallas Club meets Saturday at 2 30 p m with Mrs D Morrison 20 Sunnyside Dr program led by Mrs M E Twiss.
The column warns that a couple may fall into a dull routine as social life shrinks to a single circle, conversations stay gossip and budgets, hobbies vanish, and partners stop noticing each other. The piece cites signs like lack of shared fun and outside interests as a warning. Flora Hull hosts Bide-a-Wee Club gathering at 24 Montrose Ave.
Easter basket cake recipe with oval pans and coconut decorations. Steps include preparing sponge, layering with white frosting, green tinted coconut lace, and fresh flowers. Also a coconut chocolate pudding with vanilla and shredded coconut.
A period style Easter breakfast menu features ham with baked apples and little pig sausages, apple griddle cakes, and curry scrambled eggs. The recipe list includes baking steps with cinnamon, curry powder, and apple components, giving a full home style brunch outline.
A vivid slice of Hollywood Boulevard life shows shoppers at nickeled counters, tourists at Grauman’s Theater, and neon reflections at five o’clock as locals and visitors mingle amid movie lore and street chatter. Miss Amy Allen tours special education classes in Mechanicsburg, The Plains, and Hollister.
Mr and Mrs W H Pratt of 87 Central Ave will observe their 55th wedding anniversary on Monday March 1 with a family dinner. Their five children include Mrs Ora Miller and Mrs Lucille Lortz and Mrs Louise Sharp of Columbus, Miss Alberta Pratt of Hamilton, and Mr Glenn Pratt of Athens.
Mr and Mrs Robert Jones Mr and Mrs Carl Roberts and Mr and Mrs Richard Jackson lead a covered dish dinner committee for the Hathamar Sunday School Class. The event is Monday at 6 30 p m at the First Methodist Church with members urged to bring sandwiches covered dishes and table service.
Members of the Younger Girls Friendly Society of Poston entertained first room children last Friday afternoon. Mrs. Rhoda Snyder supervised the room with leader Miss Eleanor E. Gifford coordinating. Seventy five people attended.
Nine girls were pledged by Phi Chapter of Kappa Phi in a candlelight ceremony at the First Methodist Church last Sunday. Names listed include Janet Aichie through Emily Whitmore. An alumnae coffee hour followed with decorators and sponsors noted for the event.
A post nuptial shower hosted by Mrs. Rhoda Lambert at 30 Woodard Ave honored newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Martin Thompson who wed January 3. Attendees included relatives and friends from St. Louis Cleveland Grove City and Columbus among others, with out of town guests attending funeral services.
Dean Irma Voigt of Ohio University spoke to Athens High School Y-Teens during Y-Teen Week. She recounted YWCA camp counselor experiences and early moments since arriving at OU 36 years ago. Anita Clark led a religious program. A candle service for new Y-Teen members was held the prior week, with Mary Conner adviser Jackie Deem president and cabinet members officiating. Refreshments followed in the reception room hosted by Nancy Packard.
A surprise birthday event honored Virginia Cottingham 17 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E A Cottingham 287 E State St Wednesday evening. Guests included Mariam Clippinger Jean Vance Connie Koehler Carol Nessley Dorothy Clutter Barbara Hope Flora Armbruster and Margaret Scott. 606 Miss Minnie Kennard has moved from 69 W State St to 84 W Carpenter St joining Mrs. J R Harvey and Mrs. Ed Murris in the household.
An advertisement promotes Rennel as a fat loss drink mixed with grapefruit juice. It claims rapid slimming of neck, chin, arms, bust, abdomen, hips, calves, and ankles with a two tablespoon daily dose, offering a money back guarantee if results are not seen.
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