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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1949

Page

6

Miss Lulu King Honored At Athens Social Events

Miss Lulu King of Atlanta has been the guest of Ohio University alumni in Athens since June. Friends hosted dinners and a buffet supper at the home of Miss Dorothy Gist and Mrs. Claude Parker at 18 Mound Street. King travels with Dr. and Mrs. Meadows and visited relatives in Gallipolis before returning to Atlanta.

Lulu King Atlanta Ohio University Dorothy Gist Claude Parker Mound St Miss King Athens Thackery House Thomas R. Biddle F. M. Hutchinson Charles O'Bleness Lucille Linscott Amensville Hutchinson Mr. O'Bleness Miss Gist Parker Gallipolis L. R. Meadows Dr. Meadows University of North Carolina

Summer Music Clinic at OU Delights Athens Crowd

Nine a.m. after the Fourth, heat and sunburn. The Campus Under the Elms hosted Revelli and a high school band clinic from Ohio and nearby states, culminating in a polished performance. Dusty the cat charmed attendees as students and families enjoyed concerts, fireworks, and a busy two-day holiday at Buckeye Lake and golf events.

Athens Revelli Michigan U Ohio C. FE Gilbert Valley Drive-In Frank Nolan Frank Rauch, Jr Buckeye Lake Rauch Bill Beth Wolfe Walt Phyl Davis Gerald Helen Stauffer Lake White Waverly Stauffers York Country Club Columbus Don Finsterwald Russell Davis

Bishop Class Picnic Set for July 28 at Athens Fairgrounds

Central Ave Methodist Church Bishop Class plans its annual picnic at the Athens Fairgrounds on July 28. At Thursday night’s meeting Mrs Haze Little hosted, with Mrs Laura Pierce absent and Mrs Cynthia Harvey leading. Seventeen members and one guest attended as Eva Van Dyke gave devotions.

Bishop Central Ave. Methodist Church Athens Fairgrounds Haze) Little Lancaster Street Laura Pierce Cynthia Harvey Eva van Dyke Dicken Harvey

Athens League seeks aides for children’s home nursery program

Mrs. Fred Picard leads a twig of the Athens League for Service directing nursery school work at the Athens County Children's Home five days weekly. Two hours per assistant weekly are needed. current helpers include Mrs. Merrick, Mrs. Ferry, and others. Donations of used toys and recreation items are requested. Contact Mrs. Picard at 28055 Edgehill Apartments.

Fred Picard Athens League For Service Athens County

Social notes from Chicago and Cincinnati gatherings

Miss Tina Triber of Chicago visited the Mutchiers in North Hill over the weekend. Other Chicago visitors included Mr and Mrs Harry Davis and daughter. Several residents return from trips to New York City Newport News and Detroit as family visits continue. The Ride A Wee Club meets Thursday with tips on dyeing faded clothing.

Tina Triber Chicago Dwight Mutchier North Hill Harry Davis Mutchiers Flora Hull Montrose Ave

Reunion of the Gross Family Draws Attendees Across States

The Lawrence Gross family reunion took place at Crystal Park near Lancaster on July 4 with many relatives from Athens Crooksville Columbus Buffalo N Y and Crooksville listed among attendees. Mr and Mrs C W Gross of Athens hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Fred Gross and son Jack Lee Mr and Mrs Carl L Gross and their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harry Armigida and three children Columbus Mr and Mrs Carl N Gross Mrs M G Gutman and daughter Mary Mrs F F Jefferis and son Eddie Columbus and Mr and Mrs Carl Gutman and son Billy Buffalo N Y. The Grosses also spent the weekend visiting Crooksville relatives.

Mary McKinstry Columbus York Golf Course Jack Sweeney Earl Davis Buckeye Lake Jack Earl Lawrence Gross Crystal Park Lancaster C. W. Gross Athens Fred Gross Lee Carl L. Gross Crooksville Harry Armigida Carl N. Gross M. G. Gutman Mary F. F. Jefferis Eddie Carl Gutman Billy Buffalo N. Y

Barbara Jo Phillips Celebrates Fifth Birthday

A birthday party was held at the home of Barbara Jo Phillips on Friday June 24 for her fifth birthday. Attendees included numerous friends and relatives such as Sharon McClain David McClain Kenny McClain Patty Smith Sandra Smith Patricia Cooley Kate Walls Ronnie Walls and many others. Barbara Jo's mother Mrs Carol Ann Dorr and David Bennett could not attend.

Barbara Jo Phillips Carl L. Phillips Sharon David Kenny McClain Patty Sandra Smith Patricia Cooley Kate Sue Ronnie Walls Ricky Nancy Dana Chadwick Donnie Bennett Diana Williams Julia Joy Branson June Roger Walls Eddie Chubb Lowell Conant Carl Sidney Conant

Over the Party Line What to do with Grandma

Grandmothers are valued for care but must respect the mother’s authority. Experts advise supportive grandmaing with admiration and tact, letting the mother make baby care decisions and offering help when asked. Modern advice notes acknowledging new baby-rearing knowledge. Some summer suits featured in white or pastel Irish linen with velvet collars.

Catherine Mackenzie William Sloane Associates Dorothy V. Whipple

Open House at Ralph Kyle Home and church gathering

Ralph Kyle hosted an open house at 73 Hudson Ave with refreshments and a quartet led by Woody English and others. The guest list included numerous families and Circle One WSCS at Central Ave. Methodist Church and a China study program led by Mrs. Kate Jones. Also tips on foot care for hot weather followed.

Ralph Kyle Hudson Ave Woody” English Donald Miller Jack Daft James Allen Jack Miller Bernard Cutler Suranne Francis Efaw Jim Sweeney Thomas Perry James Shutt Richard Schloss Quenton Perez Bob Miller Blaine Grubb Merrill Riggle Norma Kyle Virginia Clark Morris Currens WSCS Central Ave. Methodist Church Kate Jones Lucy Wolfe Anna Edwards China

Ruth Williams Birthday Party Celebrated at Williams Home

Ruth Williams was feted at a birthday party June 30 at her mother Mrs. S. R. Williams Ath ens Route Four. Guests included Kariene Rose Phyllis Peggy Billa Sue Joy Selby Rita Williams Robbie Mingus Pamela Cutler Mrs. Dorothy Cutler and great grandmother Mrs. Mary Hickman of Amarillo Texas. Cpl S R Williams serves with the American occupation army in Vienna Austria. Annual Homecoming of the Hooper Ridge Church of Christ set for July 24 with speaker to be announced.

Ruth Williams S. R. Williams Athens Kariene Rose Phyllis Peggy Billa Sue Joy Selby Rita Williams Robbie Mingus Pamela Cutler Dorothy Cutler Mary Hickman Ruth

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