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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1945

Page

8

Shower and Luncheon Honor Bride Elect Barbara Danford

A bridal shower and luncheon honored Miss Barbara Danford, bride elect to Lt. Richard C. Dent, with guests including Mrs. W. G. Danford and family. Diana Hess hosted a luncheon at Hotel Berry, followed by a bride’s personal shower at the Charles Walsh home. Guests from Athens and Huntington attended. bridge prizes were awarded to Mrs. W. G. Danford and Mrs. Richard Banks.

Barbara Danford Richard C. Dent Elaine Hess Hotel Berry W. G. Danford Athay F Dorothy K. Dent Audrey Dew B. F.beckler, Jr Richard Banks Howard Bobo, Jr William White Frank Baker, Jr Martha Isbell Cottingham Sylvia Schuler Bettie Lee McCaskill Annabelle Houck Ruth Alice Wright Ruth Ann Grover Betty Henderson Marie Cavanaugh Charles Walsh Paul Frost Martha Lou Dowler

Barbara Ann Richardson Bride Of Ensign Rankin Brunton

Barbara Ann Richardson of Natchitoches Louisiana becomes bride of Ensign Rankin Gerald Brunton of Glouster at the Methodist Church in Natchitoches on June 22. Rev D B Pauline officiated. The bride wore English net with cathedral train. attendants featured ice blue gowns. After a reception at the church parlor and an informal gathering at Hotel Nacatosh the couple resides at 530 Normal Ave Natchitoches. The couple honeymooned briefly in Shreveport and return to their home. bride's family and relatives attended.

Barbara Ann Richardson Ensign Rankin Gerald Brunton Natchitoches Louisiana L. E. Richardson James Brunton Glouster D. B. Pauline Piaankaninnee Gardenias Cynthia Richardson Richard G. Vaughn New Orleans Ensign Brunton Lors Nacatosh Columbus School For Girls Ward-Belmont Nashville Marietta College Chi Omega Sorority University of Kentucky Ohio University Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Jae Pacific Northwestern State College iShreveport Normal Ave Matchitoches Richardson Cynthia Leonard South

Round About Town and the Detroit payroll drama

A wartime payroll scramble shows McBee’s plant in California nearly short of checks. Lewis McBride recovered a shipment in Chillicothe, borrowed wrapping paper, delivered payroll to Detroit then flew to California by plane, ensuring pay on time. The tale ties to Don Peden’s Army service in Italy and a Casablanca coincidence.

McBee Detroit California Lewis McBride Order Department Chillicothe Pell-Mell Columbus McBee Detroit War Plant Casablanca Don Peden Army Italy Peden Emporia State College Emporia Kans Don

Shrine Officer to Visit Athene Shrine on July 17

Mrs Marle J Knight Supreme Worthy High Priestess will make her official visit to Athene Shrine Number Six officers. A special meeting at the LO O F Hall is set for four o'clock with a brief rehearsal and station arrangements. The session opens at seven thirty and members should bring open face sandwiches for the refreshments after.

Marle J. Knight

Club and Society Calendar Rotations and Birth Announcement

Club notes show the Women’s Club meeting in the Cline Building with officer reports. A Richland Ave Progressive Class gathering is planned at the church, devotional by Rev. McDonald, bring cookies or sandwiches. So Sew Sewing Circle rescheduled to Friday evening at Mrs Fred Fenzel’s Park Place. Martzhaff Sunday School class hosts social and business tonight at First Methodist. Birth announced for Charles Samuel Nichols born Monday at Sheltering Arms Hospital to Mr and Mrs Charles Nichols Route Two. Grandparents listed in Athens Nelsonville and surrounding areas.

Richland Ave McDonald Fred Fenzel Park Place Martzolff Martzalff First Methodist Church Charles Nichols Route Two Charles Samuel Sheltering Arms Hospital Harry Nichols Athens Thomas Joyce Nelsonville

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