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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1946

Page

9

Nancy Foster Celebrates Tenth Birthday With Friends

Nancy Foster daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank E Foster celebrated her tenth birthday Saturday with a two to four party at 225 W Union St entertaining twelve girlfriends. The honor guest received many gifts and games and contests were enjoyed by the group. Refreshments of ice cream cake and candy were served. Attendees included Sue Power Barbara Heftie Barbara Morris Betty Hope Beverly Watkins Shirley Weekley Patty Cain Nancy Patriow Nancy McAfee Yvonne Mahaffey and Nancy Hanson.

Nancy Foster Frank E. Foster W. Union St Sue Power Barbara Heftie Barbara Morris Betty Hope Beverly Watkins Shirley Weekley Patty Cain Nancy Patriow Nancy McAfee Yvonne Mahaffey Nancy Hanson

Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Clark Golden Wedding Celebration

Honoring Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Clark of this city on their Golden Wedding anniversary. Their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Higgins host an open house at 50 Maplewood Place Sunday afternoon and evening. Guests invited between two and five and seven to nine.

W. E. Clark F. D. Higgins Maplewood Place

Athens Chapter 175 CES Memorial Service and Officer Change

The Athens Chapter 175 CES held its memorial service for deceased members. Mrs. Wanda Rose was installed as Ruth during the regular meeting, succeeding Nan Ridenour who resigned after moving away from Athens.

Athens CES Wanda Rose Ruth Nan Ridenour

Communiversity Concert Tonight on OU Campus

Ohio University hosts the third Communiversity concert of the season on the campus quad under the elms, led by Daniel L. Martino with the University Summer Concert Band. The program features Light Cavalry Overture, Storm King bassoon solo, Go Northwestern march, Without A Song, and The Thunderer. If rain, performance moves to Memorial Auditorium. starts 7:50 and lasts about an hour.

Communiversity Ohio University Daniel L. Martino Suppe Kurt Witzler Northwestern Ralph Clim Sousa Memorial Auditorium

Strauss Children’s March and Other March Selections

A concert program featuring Strauss Children’s March and Goldman Storm King with soloist Karl Witzler, Martino’s American Victorious from the Student Prince, Romberg College March Go Northwestern, Without A Song, Youmans with Ralph Clum guest conductor, Star Dust, Carmichael Machh of the Week The Thunderer by Sousa.

Straus Goldman Karl Witzler Martino Prince Romberg College Youmans Ralph Clum Carmichaél Machh

Local Personal Notices Highlight Summer Visits and Travel

Mr and Mrs D S McCollister left Sunday for Inglewood California after two weeks as guests of Mrs McCollister's sister Mrs D D Tritpp and brother A L Snedden Baker Settlement. Mrs Della Edwards plans to return from Gillette Wyoming to 52 W Carpenter St with daughter Mary Edwards. Charles W Richardson of Chillicothe visits Mrs Clarence Laughlin 70 N Lancaster St. Several families spend July 4 at Union and Cleveland including Bill Holland Bob Jones and others before Bob Jones extends his visit to grandparents. Arthur Brewer and Bob visit Columbus relatives including grandmother A R Ely 167 N Lancaster St. F E Sturdevant and Donald return from Columbus after July 4. Deane Mathews and Carol Ann also spend the Fourth at Mathews home.

D. S. McCollister Athens Inglewood Calif iMrs. D. D. Tritpp E. State ‘St A. L. Snedden Baker Settlement Della Edwards Gillette Wyo W. Carpenter St Mary Edwards Wyoming B. W. Holland Union Bill Holland R. V. Jones Bob Nancy Donna Shirley Cleveland Charles Holland Alton Holland Jimmie Dana Carsey Dana, Jr David Rita Virginia Bob Jones Arthur Brewer Bob of Columbus Mr. Brewer John Brewer A. R. Ely N. Lancaster St F. E. Sturdevant Donald Columbus H. D. Mathews Fisher Road Deane Mathews Carol Ann Mathews

Double Duty Beach Coats Stretch Travel Wardrobe

Beach wear ensembles with jaunty toppers double as raincoats and dress-up jackets to pack light for vacations. Designers Frances Sider and Grace Arcuri present versatile coats in rainwear jerkins and striped seersucker, pairing with matching swimwear and play suits for multiple looks.

Epsie Renard NEW York NEA Are Frances Sider Grace Arcuri

Massey laments Hollywood stage gap in Abe Lincoln tale

Raymond Massey, veteran actor, voices frustration at Hollywood audiences for scarce stage drama support. He notes his Abe Lincoln in Illinois ran long in New York and on tour but grossed far less in Hollywood. Massey division of work spans Broadway films and radio, with stage fright persisting yet driving his craft.

Hollywood Raymond Massey America Abe Lincoln New York Iva Massey Beverly Hills Hotel Joan Crawford NBC Harvest of Stars Wee Massey Abraham Lincoln Cinema

Elis Narrowly Misses Masters Title Repeat

Morrie Elis, World champion at the Masters Individual Tournament, finished second by six and a half points to Robert McPherron. The ex serviceman favored today's hand, executing a line that yielded six clubs and five hearts to secure the contract.

William E. McHenney Morrie Elis Elis Robert McPherron Northland South Idummy

Dorothy Duncan Celebrates Her 90th Birthday in Grange Hall

Dorothy Duncan of 244 East State Street celebrated her 90th birthday Sunday July 7 at the Grange Hall. Fifty eight attendees including most of her extended family enjoyed a noon cafeteria style pot luck. Guests included relatives from Westerville Hemlock Gallipolis Bellefontaine Mt. Gilead and Cuyahoga Falls plus her six living children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dickie Duncan four months was the youngest guest.

Dorothy Duncan East State St Grange Hall New Athens Jas. McClannaha John McClannahan Dana Williams Fred Turner J. L. Duncan Adrienne Frost Dickie Duncan Dwight Duncan Jas. J. Bryson Westerville Lewis Lehman Hemlock Lawrence Day Larry Gallipolis Roy McClannahan Bellefontaine Joe Carrol Tommy Claudis McClannahan Joy Jack Cuyahoga Falls Jas. McClannahan Mt. Gilead

Ride-A-Wee Club Meeting Announced

Ride A Wee Club will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. P. L. Walker 75 East Mulberry Street. July 4 guests included Mr and Mrs J H Locke and grandson Billy White and Mildred Manning of Larado WV plus several Columbus residents and Dayton companions.

Irs Ride P. L. Walker E. Mulberry St J. H. Locke

Summer sun tans and nylon legs in old advice column

Alicia Hart explains ways to bronze legs without nylon stockings using sun tanning near water, salt after swimming, witch hazel and cautions about burns and peeling. A wedding serenade for Mr and Mrs Homer Sinclair follows at Mrs Hugh Thomson's home, noting Sinclair's overseas service and bride Al Violet Landers.

Alicia Hart Hugh Thomson Homer Sinclair Justice of the Peace P. L. Peoples Pomeroy Sinclair al Violet Landers John Landers E. Sinclair

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