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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1939

Page

6

Summer Society Fourth of July Guests Here

Athens residents host a stream of summer visitors over the Fourth of July weekend. Ulp guest lists include Ann Beasley and Marian Kate from Minneapolis, Ensign Leigh S. Moorehead and Ensign Tommy Harris from Norfolk, and Jay Moorehead returning to Cincinnati for medical summer work.

Carl H. Beasley Utah Place Miss Ann Beasley Marian Kate Minneapolis Leigh S. Moorehead Tommy Harris Norfolk O. C. Moorehead Congress St Jay Moorehead Mooreheads Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Medical School

Pi Beta Phi Swim Party At Zenner's Pool

Pi Beta Phi members and guests enjoyed a Saturday swim at Zenner's Pool in Orchard Gables. The afternoon featured swimming and bridge on the lawn above the garden, with refreshments between activities and a list of attendees including Mrs. Frank Nolan and Marjorie Wheaton among others.

Pi Beta Phi Zenner's Pool Orchard Gables D. R. Zenner Frank Nolan Carl Clifford Nate Croy Marjorie Wheaton Jeane Houf Sue Woolley Patty Mackinnon Jean Fins

July 4th Dance At Athens Country Club

Athens Country Club hosts an informal Fourth of July dance for members and out of town guests tonight. Jack Watkins Coliseum Orchestra from Parkersburg provides music. Refreshments served during the evening. Progressive Class Picnic postponed. new date to be announced.

Athens Country Club Jack Watkins Parkersburg Richland Avenue Methodist Church Fair Grounds

Buckeye Lake Visit Sparks Town Spirit and Spaghetti Fun

A stroll at Buckeye Lake sparks hometown chatter as diners enjoy spaghetti at a lakeside hotel. Patrons like Patty Mackinnon and Rex Koons’ band members mingle with Athens locals, sharing jokes about fork maneuvers and wind-up eating. The piece notes local fashion, a speed boat trip, and badminton’s rise among the younger set with varied Athens names and familiar faces.

Buckeye Lake Patty Mackinnon the Lake Bill Jurkovic Helen Baker Athens Rex Koons Lake Breeze Pier Ballroom Verne Smolik Muzzy Marcino Wally Schruers Byron Exelby Les Fultz Jack Davis Fair Store Abe Wilson Chauncey C. W. Harvey Koons Tommy Wood Ellen Biddle Wheaton Boys Charles and Fred, Jr Robert Genter Fred Kittle Bob Ryder O. A Ike Claude Steppe Antoinette Satnite West Virginia Prestonsburg Nate Croys Janny Mackinnon Frank Nolans Carl Cliffords HBF

Bishop Class Has Homecoming

The Bishop Class of Central Avenue Church held its annual homecoming on Wednesday evening June 28 with Mrs. Zoa Beebe presiding as president. Seventeen former members, 39 present members, and 17 visitors attended. welcome was given by Mrs. Kate Jones and a reply from Mrs. Belle Bishop. Miss Lawrence, Miss Margie Harvey, the Misses Dona Lee and Wanda Townsend, and Jo Ann Campbell at the piano sang duets. Lenna Tribe and Miss Margaret Hutchins draped the charter for three members who died in the past year. Out of town guests included Mrs. Belle Bishop of Lancaster, Mrs. Ruby Day of Columbus, Mrs. Grace Beckett of Bloomingburg, Mrs. Naomi Radford of Pleasantville, Mrs. Ida Reed of Columbus, and Mrs. Eugenia Brown Moore of Chillicothe. Afterward the group enjoyed ice cream and cake in the church basement.

Central Avenue Church Zoa Beebe Kate Jones Belle Bishop Miss Lawrence Margie Harvey Dona Lee Wanda Townsend Jo Ann Campbell Lenna Tribe Margaret Hutchins Lancaster Ruby Day Columbus Grace Beckett Bloomingburg Naomi Radford Pleasantville

Miss Martha Morris Birthday Theater Party in Athens

Miss Martha Morris daughter of Mr and Mrs P F Morris Athens Route Three entertained with a theater party at Schines in celebration of her 15th birthday Friday June 30 Those present were Bobby Sprague Virginia Rogers Bobby Morris Anna Lee Channel Betty Harris Eldon Musgrave and Martha Morris After the theater party the group went to Blackmores for refreshments and had a picture taken on the campus An all day quilting will be held by the Ladies Aid of the Central Avenue Church Thursday July 6 at the home of Mrs Mary Pratt All members are asked to be present for election of officers will be held at this time

Louise Cullums Franklin Ave Athens Cullums Harlan H. E. White and Sons Paul and David Decatur L. F. White Shannon Ave Carlos White Fred White Fred P. White L. E. White Charleston W. Va R. B. Greene Charles G. C. Lemmon Ironton Martha Morris P. F. Morris Schine’s Bobby Sprague Virginia Rogers Bobby Morris Anna Lee Channel Betty Harris Eldon Musgrave Blackmore's Ladies Aid Central Avenue Mary Pratt

Don’t Make Catty Remarks Says Columnist Alicia Hart

Columnist Alicia Hart argues against catty remarks about others as a flaw attracting attention to one's own defects. She warns that commenting on others hair weight or looks invites scrutiny of the commenter's appearance and urges discreet self-improvement without detailing methods.

Alicia Hart Agatha Mary

Golden Wedding Anniversary for W D Robinsons

Four generations gathered as 325 guests attended a July 2 reception at 89 May Avenue Amesville honoring the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Robinson. The event featured gold decor, a three tier golden cake, family gifts, and music by a church choir. Their children and grandchildren joined in the celebration. Rev. and Mrs. Buell participated in the original wedding.

W. D. Robinson Robinson Home May Avenue Amesville T. Buell Newark Buell A. K. Buell Athens Thelma Robinson Len B. McCune Mary E. Walden C. J Ross H. T. Phillips S. E. G. Pedigo Neil Crawford Frank X. Rauch W. E. Clark Robinson Patty Ann Robinson Martha Headley Columbus Neil J. Crawford Miles Hoon Alice Bardin Ich Lieberich Marilyn Porter Juanita Bretnich Gladys Jones Ethel Beekman Mary Gibson Esther Cokenougher Mary Helen Lee Ruth Phillips Christian Church Choir the Rosary

New Air Conditioned Ice Refrigerator Debuts

With its smart lines and gleaming white finish the new air conditioned ice refrigerator adds to the appearance of any kitchen with chrom ium fittings enhancing its look.

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