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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1949

Page

8

Marjory McConkey Engaged to Eldred Bovenizer

Announced engagement of Marjory Dale McConkey of 1 Spring St to Eldred R. Bovenizer eldest son of Mr and Mrs Leland Bovenizer of Jacksonburg. Miss McConkey is secretary to Ohio University Athletics. Bovenizer is a World War I veteran and a junior in Ohio University College of Education. No wedding date set.

A. F E. McConkey Spring St Marjory Dale Eldred R. Bovenizer Leland Bovenizer Jacobsburg McConkey Department of Athletics Ohio University Bovenizer South Pacific College of Education Ohio Uni

OU Symphony Orchestra Plans First 49 Concert

The University Symphony Orchestra under conductor DeForest W. Ingerham will open its season with a concert on Sunday January 23 at 8 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium. The program includes Schumann Symphony No 4 Hart McDonald Three Poems Apollo Overture Haydn Wood Nessun Dorma and other pieces with Bruce Tolbert of Parkersburg WV soloing. Admission is free.

OU Symphony Orchestra University Symphony Orchestra DeForest W. Ingerham Memorial Auditorium Robert Schumann Hart McDonald Philadelphia Symphony Haydn Wood Bruce Tolbert Parkersburg W. Va Ohio University Rachmanioff Campbell-Tipton

Mrs. E. H. Gallagher Birthday Dinner Surprise

Mrs. E. H. Gallagher was serenely surprised with a birthday dinner at 135 Lancaster St. on Sunday Jan 9. Twenty one friends attended after her Jan 8 birthday, with a table centerpiece of white chrysanthemums and candles. Gifts and birthday songs followed a program of music and speeches during the evening.

E. H. Gallagher Lancaster St Gallagher Albert Schuler New Lexington Ohaegen Anthony Pad

Birthday party honored by local hostesses group

Housewife Saves 200 on Budget was chairman of the hostesses who planned the party. The large birthday cake was baked by Mrs Gabriel Guerra. Guests included Mrs Gallagher and her husband E H Gallagher and many local families. Out-of-town guests were Mildred Guerra Detroit Albert Schuler New Lexington Joe Padden. Faculty Wives Club meets Wednesday at 3 p m with a student musical program. Andrew Pavlish dance classes reopen after holiday break.

Gabriel Guerra Gallagher E. H. Gallagher Ann John Niggemeyer Lynn John McElroy Adam Niggemeyer Kate Niggemeyer Wade Swartz Anthony Padden Barbara Jean Betty Jo Gallagher Mildred Guerra Detroit Mich Albert Schuler New Lexington Joe Padden Coshocton Ohio University City

Midwinter Number highlights and television plans

The feature presents Virginia Bower as queen of the tournament and outlines the Midwinter Number with seven magazine supplements, previews, and profiles like Jane Wynn Star of the Year. It notes television’s rise with seven sea boats postwar expansion and 50 stations, plus upcoming big stations in the next year.

Lewis Virginia Bower Separ Jane Wynn California 49Ers Sorow Los Angeles Cver Tevision Eithin

Barbara Stanwyck on gray hair and film lighting

Hollywood notes with Gene Handsaker discuss Barbara Stanwycks view on gray hair on screen noting cameramen light it to highlight contrast and that she would dye it if displeasing. The piece also mentions The Lady Gambles cast and a Truman campaign dinner with Bogart Ball and Ladd receiving scrolls.

Gene Handsaker Barbara Stanwyck Barbara Bart Bob Preston Barbara Mit

Christmas and New Year Greetings From Coolville

Sgt. and Mrs Ronald Kincade return to Highrolls New Mexico after furlough. Families from Huntington West Virginia Athens and Columbus Ohio visit Coolville area for Christmas and New Year dinners. Notables include W J Anderson Rex Anderson Nancy Davis Bertha Barnes Nora Wise Hazel Gillilan E G Alden and many others. Doris Walden reports the gatherings and turkey dinners at various homes including Parkersburg Little Hocking Bethel Ridge and Cleveland Ohio.

Coolville Ronald Kincade Highrolls N. Mex W. J. Anderson Karen Huntington W. Va Rex Anderson Torch P. F. Bingman Richard Sheets Nelsonville Lawrence Holter Waterford Charles McKeen Sammy Austen Wilson Lizzie Wilson Little Hocking Neff Norman Athens George Norman Clarence Ashcraft Jerry Columbus E. G. Ashcraft W. B. King E. M. Davis Velma Charles Bethel Ridge S. C. McKeen Doris Walden

Local residents share New Year visits and illnesses

Mae French was ill at the Stout home. Bertha Lightfritz spent a day in New Marshfield with sister Pearl Beveridge. Fred Newlan attended a funeral service for James Penrod at Union Church. Charles Wood recovered from illness. Sam Scott and family visited Ralph Gibson on New Year’s Eve. Ella Freeman was ill at Robinett Ridge. Frank McDaniel visited Charles McDaniel in Albany. W L Butler entertained friends at Mineral on New Year’s night. Ray Lowry and daughter Patricia of Columbus visited G K Lowry. Ernest Crow and daughter Jean visited Bellman Crow on New Year’s Day. Lewis Champlin of Chauncey spent time with Ralph Gibson. Leslie Albaugh called to Logan for Bert Albaugh’s illness. Mrs. C V Hester.

Mae French G. L. Stout Bertha Lightfritz New Marshfield Pearl Beveridge Fred Newlan Newlan James Penrod Union Church Charles Wood Sam Scott Thompson Ralph Gibson Ella Freeman Robinett Ridge Frank McDaniel Charles McDaniel Albany W. L. Butler Mineral Ray Lowry Patricia Columbus G. K. Lowry Ernest Crow Jean Winton Place Bellman Crow Lewis Champlin Chauncey Leslie Albaugh Logan Bert Albaugh C. V. Hester

Rio Grande Post Holiday Travel and Scout Event Notes

Frank Allen recovering from eye surgery in St. Francis Hospital Buffalo with family visiting in Rio Grande. Mrs. Allen returned home. other locals travel to Florida and attend family gatherings. Scout mothers and the executive committee sponsor a high school movie on Jan 17 with public invitation. Senior High Youth Fellowship held watch night service New Year’s Eve with Lorena McDermott and James Brannon in charge of recreation Anne Clark refreshments and Jordan Dickinson worship. Carried by local notables Scott Wickline McDermott Cook.

Tampa Rio Grande Margaret Bohn Sanford Mabel Deems Kananga Daytona Beach Ed Myers Ocoee Orlando Chad Welker Vinton Irwin Kerr John Braventon Fila Lorena McDermott James Brannon Anne Clark Jordan Dickinson Scott J Wickline F. W. McDermott Dorothy Cook

Granges Install Officers at Columbia Event

Harrisonville Star and Laurel Granges joined Columbia Grange for New Year ceremonies on January 1 with installation by H. E. Starkey and aides Mary Suzanne Dye Lee Jeffers and Mary, followed by a potluck supper. Local guests included Clyde Walker from Portsmouth and Hilbert Cox from Columbus while other visitors listed attended events at Fern Gillogly and Elba McKnight homes.

Granville Lyons Hilbert Cox Columbus Lawrence Bowen Beverly Rupe Alma Trainer Ada Belle Fern Gilloglys J. W. West Albany Clara Gillogly Elba McKnight Dale Scott Ronnie New Marshfield J. K. Crabtree Charles Gaston Athens la *S Paul Gaston Westhen Crabtree

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