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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1947

Page

8

Birthday Party for Mrs Mary Ziggafoos in June Spotlight

Social notes praise Mrs Mary Ziggafoos on her June 25 birthday with a surprise party at 14 Sunnyside hosted by Miss Gladys Van Dyke. Brides elect Miss Josephine Garvin and Miss Marilyn Todd were honored as recent June brides. attendees include Mrs W B Walker and several Terrills and Van Dykes.

Gladys van Dyke Mary Ziggafoos Sunnyside Josephine Garvin Marilyn Todd Arem Detroit McBee Ziggafoos Garvin Todd W. B. Walker George Lantz Ural Westfall Mary Terrill Agnes Terrill Margaret Burt Helen Cavanaugh Helen Hall Villa van Dyke

Marriage of Miss June Wallace and Richard Claymore

Miss Mildred June Wallace of Charleston West Virginia wed Richard Clinton Claymore of Richmond California in a June 11 ceremony at Christ Church Methodist Charleston. The service featured concert singing, palm arrangements, and a lace satin gown with orange blossom tiara. The couple planned a short honeymoon and reside in Athens while Claymore completes studies at Ohio University.

June Wallace Richard Claymore Mildred June Wallace Charleston W.va Richard Clinton Claymore Richmond Cal Christ Church, Methodist Miss Wallace Mildred Wallace Riddle Claymore W. S. Mase Biahenaed Max Llaymore Mchingmu Wal Joseph Clare Hoffman James Bailey H. A. Wallace A. W. Falls Lakewood Peggy Wallace Wheeling Betty Mathews Wallace Janis Keller

Take Off Ugly Fat With This Home Recipe

Advertises an inexpensive home weight loss remedy using four ounces of liquid RENNEL Concentrate mixed with grapefruit juice to make a pint. Claims two tablespoons twice daily will quickly slim down, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Jose

Vacation Bible School Ends at Carbondale

Vacation Bible School in Carbondale ends Friday evening June 20 at the K of P Hall after two weeks of study. The closing program funds feed hungry children in Europe, totaling $25.65 sent to Bishop Hobson for World Relief. Certificates recognize perfect attendance for juniors and intermediates, with many named students and helpers listed.

K. of P. Hall Carbondale Bible School Europe Henry W. Hobson Jesus Eleanor E. Gifford Billy Dowler Donald Stump Billy Lightfritz Rosamond Mace Carolyn Clark Anna Grace Adams Mona Nell Lightfritz Adrienne Stump Carol Pittman Dixie Hoak Janet Barber Gary Barber Myron Barber Priscilla Kennard Sharon Arnold Curtis Johnson Nancy Johnson Ethel Mae Dunn Danny Young Eugene Davis Ronald Stump Paul Dowler Eddie Mills Willard Barber Timmy Adams Christina Kennard Patricia Adams Arlene Savage Marlene Lowry Una Mae Lowry Patricia Ogg Thelma Newtun Doris Stump Bonnie Bray Jerry Lee Rice Carlos Lowry Denny Ray Kennard Mary Jo Rice Lewis Dowler Barbera Jean Lowry Charlotte Barber Carolyn Barber Joan Lowry Girls Friendly Society Adrienne Striup Margie Dabritz Glenna Lowry Twila Hoak Lois Arnold Esther Frisby Nora Largent Ralph Williams Allison Cox Protestant Episcopal Church Southern Ohio

Engagement Of Doris Jeffers To Harold Smith Announced

Mr and Mrs D H Jeffers of 77 E Mulberry Athens announce the engagement of their daughter Doris to Harold Smith son of Mr and Mrs William Smith Wellston Miss Jeffers is a Vin ton Rural High School graduate and a senior in Ohio University College of Applied Science She is a member of Phi Upsilon Omicron Mr Smith a Wells ton High School graduate attended Ohio State University and served three years in the Army Air Force He now works at Morrow Mfg Co in Wellston The wedding will be in late summer.

Peter Miller Forest Hills Long Island Edward J. Redgate Bridgeport Hot Springs Virginia Beach Athens E. State St Claymore Ohio University Mount de Chantel Academy Wheeling Rollins College Pi Beta Phi Sorority Theta Chi Fraternity Mobridge High School South Dakota Fifth Air Force Doris Jeffers Harold Smith D. H. Jeffers E. Mulberry St Doris William Smith Wellston Army Air Force Ohio State University Morrow Mfg. Co Grinnell Iowa Jackie Deem John Deem W. Carpenter Sr Grinnell College Athens Presbyterian Church Worldwide Presbyterian Youth Conference Miss Deem Inawendewin Turkey Foot Lake Akron Athens High School Miss Mona Smith Paul Russell Church of Christ In New Marshfield

Open Air Vesper Service on West Virginia Campus

Rev. Fred E. Luchs preached at an open air vesper on the University of West Virginia Morgantown campus Sunday evening. The community news item lists various local visits and trips among Athens residents and friends, including travel to Philadelphia New York Boston and Cleveland and social calls across nearby towns.

Morgantown Fred E. Luchs The Presbyterian Church University of West Virginia W.va East Don D. Tullis North Hill Philadelphia New York Boston Cleveland

Gilmore Family Welcomes Grace Virginia Born in June

Captain and Mrs J R Gilmore of Douglaston Long Island announce the birth of a daughter Grace Virginia on June 23 at Flushing Hospital. Grandmother is Mrs Evan Jones of Park Place. The couple also has daughters Martha and Barbara and son James R Gilmore Jr Mrs Gilmore’s maiden name is Helen Jones of this city.

J. R. Gilmore Douglaston Long Island N. Y Grace Virginia Flushing Hospital Evan Jones Park Place Gilmores Martha Barbara James R. Gilmore Gilmore Helen Jones City

Com muniversity concert at Ohio University tonight under the Elms

The second Com muniversity concert of the Ohio University summer band is tonight at 7 30 under the Elms with Daniel L Martino conducting. Bassoon solo by Karl Wirtzler of the music faculty. Fanfare and National Anthem open. Stardust closes the program.

Ohio University Northwestern Kern Naval Reserve

Birthday Party At Landis Home Honors Two Ladies

Mr. and Mrs. John Landis hosted a Sunday birthday gathering at their Albany home for Mrs. Lucy Mace of Lancaster and Mrs. John Landis. Attendees included Verna Crow and several couples, with children present from nearby towns.

Landis John Landis Albany Lucy Mace Lancaster Verna Crow Charles Seesholtz R. A. Morris Marilyn Barbara J. O. McCoy Athens Woodrow Blum Patty Logan Judy Landis Toledo Albert Todd Ann Howson Lizzie Doolittle P. O. Mace

Surprise party in honor of the Schaeffers at 21 Wolfe Street

A surprise gathering hosted by Margaret Schaeffer and Frank Sanborn at Mrs. Ora Schaeffer’s home drew family and friends on June 26. Winners included Jean Giard Bill Pinkerton and Robert Schaeffer. guests listed include Shirley Six Patty Ward and more.

Lucille Shumway Columbus Ora Schaeffer Wolfe St Robert Roberta Schaeffer Roberta Shirley Six Patty Ward Jean Giard Carol Eblen Donna France Roger France Bill Pinkerton Larry Lacey Carl McKee Orpha Sanborn Bobby Six Eddie Brown Smith-Russell

Father’s Day Party Honors Clarence W Randolph in Torch

Clarence W. Randolph of Torch was surprised with a family honor party on Fathers Day at Ora B. Randolph’s home in Hockingport. Attendees from afar included Mr. and Mrs. Benny Pulton Novich of Midland Pa and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Duffy and daughter Carole of East Liverpool. The honoree received several gifts.

Clarence W. Randolph Torch Ora B. Randolph Hockingport Benny Pultonnovich Midland Gerald Duffy Carole East Liverpool Randolph

Bliss Woodyard and Elza Mc Call Families Picnic at Lake Hope

Mr. and Mrs. Bliss Woodyard of Chase and Mr. and Mrs. Elza Mc Call of Carpenter were picnicking at Lake Hope recently.

Lake Hope Bliss Woodyard Chase Elza McCall Carpenter

Wednesday Club Calendar and Local Meetings

WCTU meets at the Methodist Church with a regular session followed by a picnic supper. Athens Country Club hosts Ladies Day with noon luncheon by reservation. Pocahontas Lodge convenes at Redmen's Hall at 8 p m for officer installation. golfing and bridge noted.

WCTU Methodist Church Athens Country Club Pocahontas Lodge Redmen's Hall

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Social Virginia Coleman Edna Kassler Marjorie Kidd Vacation Bible School Harris Furniture S. B. Ohio S. E. Ohio Woowood Beds Carl H. Beasley, Jr Carl Huntington Beasley, III York Robert Mathews Morris Ave Mr. Beasley C. H. Beasley York, Pa Ford Automobile Agency Spring Grove E. M. Biddison Tennessee Frank Pugh Route Two Tracy Whaley Pomeroy Alvie Graham Dayton J. R. Sprague Inlaw Robert J Sprague Vernal C. Parks Franklin Ave O. D. Rittenhouse Raymond Sinclair Cadiz Gallaher’s Drug S. Court St Communiversity Under the Elms George Bernard Dutch Ridge Robert Bernard Gwendolyn Aillen Ruth Chase Circle Hockingport News American Institute of Laundering Ais Moore Kerr's S. Court St. Athens, O Katherick Distinctive Millinery South Court Athens, Ohio Ieee Ey Ae Ta Apex Waster RCA Presteline Furniture & Appliances Coca-Cola Company Parkersburg Coca-Cola Bottling CO
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