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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1950

Page

6

Memorial Services For Local Odd Fellows and Rebekah Members

Memorial services were held Wednesday night in the TOOF hall for L. C. Nye W. L. Hottel Mrs. Kate Linden and Nannie Allum, all longtime Serena Lodge of Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodge members who died in the past year. Rev. Joe B. Maffett delivered the memorial address with L. E. Carpenter presiding.

Toof Hall L. C. Nye W. L. Hottel Kate Linden Serena Lodge of Odd Fellows Nannie Allum Serena Lodge Gwen Tolson Doris Mace Olive Ailstock Rev. Mafett

Entertains for Recent Bride Given by Mrs Rathburn

Mrs Evelyn D Rathburn hosted a miscellaneous shower at her home 218 West Union Street Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs Patty Gilbert also known as the recent bride Mrs Jack Hillyer. Invited guests included Mrs Sam Bolin Mr and Mrs Tom Wigle Phylis Stiles Barbara Morgan Jo Anne Mingus Mrs Irene Chesser Mrs Barbara Biddison Mary Sidders Mrs D W Burt Mrs Marie Dixon Mrs Martha Tolliver Miss Jane Burns Mrs Ruth Jean Cunningham Mrs Drew Hoodlet John Wigle and Mrs Harley Gilbert mother of the honoree. Mrs Rathburn was assisted by Mrs Dorothy Pritchard.

Jack Hillyer Patty Gilbert Evelyn D. Rathburn W. Union St Sam Bolin Tom Wigle Phylis Stiles Barbara Morgan Joanne Mingus Irene Chesser Barbara Biddison Mary Sidders D. W. Burt Marie Dixon Martha Tolliver Jane Burns

Summer Conference Set for Corning by American Legion Auxiliary

The eighth district American Legion Auxiliary meeting will be held in Corning on Tuesday July 11 with registration 11 15 to 12 and a business session at 1 p m Members should mail dues to Mrs Frank Harvey at 40 Stimson Ave before Tuesday The Gilham Frank VFW Post 8804 New Marshfield sponsors an ice cream social Saturday night July 8 at the Grange Hall The note adds cooking tip for scalloped potatoes and onion flavoring

Eighth District American Legion Auxiliary Corning Frank Harvey Stimson Ave Gilham-Frank VFW Post New Marshfield Grange Hall

The Worry Clinic Lesson on Age and Success

Dr George Crane argues Hank W a 39 year old former auto salesman now selling life insurance is psychologically aged by clinging to past successes. He urges readers over 40 to face forward, shed vanity and pursue present sales talks, stressing success comes in the present.

Hank W Dr. Crane Hank Crane

National Magazine Tells Story of Local Interest

In Red Book Magazine a feature on the Muncie polio battle notes Athens links. Four year old Diane Harrington, granddaughter of Ida Douth McCarty of Pennville Indiana, is among polio victims aided by a GI couple. Her family hosts polio parties to repay National Foundation funds.

Red Book Muncie Ind Athens Diane Harrington Ida Douth McCarty Pennsville McCarty Ohio University Robert Harrington Pennville Jeanne WAC Camp Beale California Sergeant Harrington Harrinton Pennvillee National Foundation The

Who's Going and Coming Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Millikan

Local social notes list guests visiting from Philadelphia London and Columbus and visits by residents to family and friends across town. Mentions include Judith Kath leen and Bruce Linda and others, with trips to Shawano Lake Dayton and Beverly.

C. C. Millikan N. High St Walter Singlinger Judith Kathleen Philadelphia Robert Brown Bruce Linda B. P. Angle London

Bride’s Simple Wedding Paid by Parents Tradition

A poor family approaches a wealthy groom’s household, insisting the bride’s parents always fund and host the wedding, upholding a longtime custom despite economic disparity.

Clarks Chapel WSCS Schedules Silent Auction Next Meeting

Clarks Chapel WSCS met at 48 May Ave hosted by Mr and Mrs Wilbur Young. Mrs Frank Phillips presided and devotions were led by Mrs Arthur Koker. Prizes went to Mrs Lillian Eckles Miss Mary Hedges and Mrs Virgil Maxwell. Next meeting set for July 14 at Mrs Young's home.

Clarks Chapel WSCS Wilbur Young May Ave Frank Phillips Arthur Koker Lillian Eckles Mary Hedges Virgil Maxwell Young Phillips

Simple Home Fat Burning Tonic Claim

A home recipe promotes quick fat loss using four ounces of Rennel Concentrate and grapefruit juice in a pint bottle, with two tablespoons twice daily. It promises visible reduction in neck and facial fat and other areas, money back if not effective, and urges no starvation while following the labeled instructions.

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