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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1949

Page

7

Bridal Shower For Mr and Mrs Gene Roush At Antiquity Church

A Feb 19 bridal shower for Mr and Mrs Gene Roush was held at Antiquity Baptist Church with Rev W E Coyle delivering a talk on Christian homes. Mrs Gene Roush and Mrs Bob Adams sang solos and many guests shared in lunch and greetings.

Clifford Roush H. G. Roush Norman Nadine Pearl Carolyn Sandra Adams Eileen Roush Bertha Boyd Clark Arnott Bob Adams Phyllis Earl Adams Jackie Opal Diddle Georgie Beulah Stobart Preston Parsons Vesta Francis Powell W. E. Coyle L. D. Roush F. H. Norris Long Bottom S. J. Norris R. E. Proffitt Freda Evans Columbus Proffitt Navy Fred Cadle East Letart Missionary Society Antiquity Baptist Church J. P. Burnell Charleston L. L. Wagner H. B. Powell G. W. Yonker Mason H. M. Allen Ralph Webb Pvt. Kibble Cowdery Reedsville Ernest Baker E. S. Thaxton James Lewis Point Pleasant J. L. Wolf J. D. Roush

Valentine party hosted by Mrs Vennie Casto highlights Junior girls

Mrs Vennie Casto hosted a Valentine party for her Sunday School Junior girls. Attendees included Vicki and Karen Casto Carol Quickle Phylis Metcalf Jean McCoy Edna and Mary Mossman Doris Hughes Joan Jeffries Marge McCarley Irene Glen. Also listed are family and friends visiting from Cheshire Columbus Lincoln Ill and Vinton participants in White Shrine work in Gallipolis on Feb 18.

Ella Miller Hayward Harmon Ruth Spires Columbus W. H. Hartsook Ewing Wilcox Lincoln Ill Clem Wilcox Don K. Wilcox Johnny James L. Clark Anne Vinton Gallipolis Goldie McCarley Sabra Stewart Horace Metcalf Glen Milamore Jane Poling Vernon George Verna Gleason Margaret Edmiston Elizabeth Cloud Desta Palsley Elsie McCoy Stella Wilcox Stella EF. Wilcox

Local visits and weekend guests brighten Shawnee area

Mrs John Rischerts and Mrs Margaret Hoodlet called on Mr and Mrs Frank Morris in New Lexington. Miss Marjorie and Miss Clare Treadwell visited, with relatives in Hillsboro and Columbus. Several families from Elyria Zanesville Columbus Barberton joined gatherings. A birthday dinner for John D Davis brought Byron McLain Llewlyn Davis and Helen Carol.

Shawnee John Rischerts New Straitsville Margaret Hoodlet Frank Morris New Lexington Marjorie Treadwell Hillsboro Clare Treadwell Columbus Treadwell Jasper McGrew Elyria Louise McGrew Harold McGrew Dick Legg Zanesville Ed Legg William Crawford Mattie Crawford Clarence Griffith Barberton Jonah Griffith John D. Davis Byron McLain Llewlyn Davis Helen Carol Margaret Hopkins

Divorce Notice in Athens County Case No 19347

Dolores Barber petitions for divorce from James R Barber in the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio on grounds of extreme cruelty and neglect. Hearing set for March 14 1949. petition filed January 28 1949.

James R. Barber Leavenworth Kansas Walter A. ‘Hunter United States Penitentiary Dolores Barber Court of Commmon Pleas Athens County Ohio Delores Barber R. W. Finsterwald State of Common Pleas Court Edward H. Lasch Sherman Parker Athens Carthage Daniel A. Parker Guysville George Bateman Thens County Dorothy J. Eae Beed Harold J On Aro Rose

Easy To Make Two-Piece Frock For Easter Parade

Stunning youthfully styled frock with a contrasting yoke and graceful jacket back. Pattern No. 8438 available in sizes 12 through 20, requires 4% yards of 39 inch fabric for size 14. Send 25 cents and details to Sue Burnett at The Athens Messenger for pattern 8438.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Avenue of the Americas New York N. Y

Social Insect Crossword Clue Dense Puzzle

A crossword style clue set features horizontal and vertical entries about insects and misc terms. Clues include depictions of insects, tools, measurements, names, and abstract concepts, forming a themed puzzle with varied word lengths and cross validations.

Stars Forecast For Tuesday March

The reading notes a day of promise and great expectations in prestige finances and affections then a sudden unforeseen commotion may disrupt plans. It advises avoiding major changes and seeking diversion until the astral situation clears with birthdays showing growth yet possible upsetting events.

Crochet Roller Hat Promises Fresh Spring Wardrobe

Navy blue and white crochet hat pattern No. 5944 offers easy, flattering style with complete instructions and material lists. Send 20 cents plus name and address to Anne Cabot for the pattern. A dated forecast warns a child born today may face sudden reversals, advising prudent decisions.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Avenue of the Americas New York N. Y

Rural Team Triumphs in Dense Seeding Meeting

Rural (24-1) defeats multiple rivals as Oak Hill and Portsmouth portions show strong play. The field includes Lexington, Racine, Idleport, Chauncey, Merest Holy Trinity, and Oyster-Vinton Rural in a tied, high stakes matchup.

Ohio University Class B Tourney Opens Tonight in Gym

A strong field of 17 teams begins Class B tournament play at Ohio University with three games at 7 pm. Top contenders include New Lexington Perry County Vinton Rural and Meigs Racine Holy Trinity while defending Carbon Hill aims to avenge last year's quarterfinal loss. First round pairs feature Thornville New Lexington and other county clubs as regional bids hinge on OU gym weekend of March 19.

Ohio University UMSAY Cincinnati Cnly Mikileport Crooksville Union Furnace Oak Hill Chauncey Mellon City Perry County Vinton Rural Vinton New Lexington Perry Loome Hocking County Carlon Hill Bulldogs Athens Racine Purple Tornados Meigs Somerset Holy Trinity Carbon Triniy Ace Glouaster Thornville Carbon Hill Crookaville Carbons Ceramics Carthage Troy Athena County Rio Grande Gallin Middleport Buckeye Jacksonville Trimble Chauncey Todd Junction City Somerset Bob Wren Fred Harold Rolph Trenton

Wahama tops Point Pleasant 45 43 in rivalry clash

Wahama nips Point Pleasant 45 to 43 as Chuck Grimm scores 16 and Johnson adds 13 for Wahama. Point Pleasant trails, rallies to 18 all at halftime, but Wahama leads 29 27 after three quarters and seals victory at the line nine of 16. Billy Eads leads Point Pleasant with 16 on seven field goals and two free throws.

Point Pleasant Chuck Grimm Johnson Ahama Mason City Point Pleasant High Wahama Billy Eads Himmes Schiieninicoume Poinson Grimm Sanssecun Foliote Wenconomenen Donahue Gerlach

Trimble and Plains Clash In Scoring Grind

Rimble breaks through for a looping score as Coolville answers with a late burst. Trimble’s defense struggles, Troy’s duo adds quick baskets, and Troy’s Roman stumbles into a hander. The Plains counter with reserves in a high scoring half, while Gaesecher leads with 14 for the Indians who hold a 52 33 third period edge. Officials note 52 personals across both teams as play wears on.

Lair Creamer Iddjie Coolville Drivn Trimang Roman Ing Troy J-T Ronnie Ian Cole Esville Dauce Plains Charley Gaesecher G. F Idwmiadimees Wonmwnen Ik Iewwmmen Eae Moore Xy F Ceemedinen NGS Mdaiwaewcee E & Oe Sucmeinapapaiedees Gonen

Jenkins Continues Comeback Tonight

Philadelphia reports Lew Jenkins 32 faces Percy Bassett in a scheduled 10 round comeback bout in which Jenkins seeks to reverse a string of defeats against a 20 year old standout with 27 wins in 28 pro fights. Michigan State wins 104-A title with an 18 man squad after placing in 3 of 13 events.

Philadelphia Lew Jenkins Percy Bassett Jenkins Sweetwater Tex Jagsett Brown Lee New York Michigan State

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