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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1937

Page

6

Bachelor party honors Howard Hively before wedding

Friends gathered Saturday at Sunset Hill cottage for a casual bachelor party for Howard Hively fiancé of Miss Alice Beasley. Frank Rauch Jr Carl Beasley Fred Beasley and Arthur Cornwell organized the event with sand wich platters and drinks. The wedding rehearsal is set for Wednesday at the Berry Hotel followed by a bridal party supper. Miss Anna Williams returned home from Kirkersville after three months away during her sister Mrs. J A Sewell’s illness and death.

Howard Hively Alice Beasley Clifford Cornwell Sunset Hill Frank Rauch, Jr Carl Beasley Fred Beasley Arthur Cornwell Berry Hotel Anna Williams S. College St Kirkersville J. A. Sewell George A Coe Marian Mary Williams Sewell

Just Between You and Me and the Athens Gossip

The column mentions mumps affecting Patty Lou Chism and describes wedding season buzz in Athens stores with bridal shopping and color schemes. It notes Carl Nessley coaching OU summer students facing rival archery and tennis equipment poaching by local boys. Nancy Rutherford’s cat Puff Mew carries three kittens Muff Fluff and Puff found after a search.

Carl Nessley O. U Mr. Nessley Nancy Rutherford Dwight H. Rutherford Nancy

Martha Lou Dowler Hosts Thirteenth Birthday Pool Party

Martha Lou Dowler daughter of Mr and Mrs John Dowler 70 Morris Ave hosted 25 junior high friends for a Saturday birthday swimming party They met at 2 pm at the Dowler home and traveled to Crystal Pool where they swam for hours Balloon souvenirs and poolside refreshments followed The guest list included Dorothy Ann Pearson Mary Jean Williams Betty Lee McKaskill Isabelle Francis Elaine Hess Dea McKinstry Betty Yaw Martha Ellen Walsh Shirley Ann Cavanaugh Lotus Elkins Barbara Stout Middleport Virginia Lee Stansbury Bill and Bob Sprague Lee Yaw Blaine Hall Bernard Tom Dick Hoisington Richard Ingerham Morris Hummel David Cooper Richard Chatman Orland Bean and Tom Dowler

Martha Lou Dowler John Dowler Morris Ave Dowler Crystal Pool Dorothy Ann Pearson Mary Jean Williams Betty Lee McKaskill Isabell Francis Elaine Hess Dea McKinstry Betty Yaw Martha Ellen Walsh Shirley Ann Cavanaugh Lotus Elkins Barbara Stout Middleport Virginia Lee Stansbury Bill Bob Sprague Lee Yaw Blaine Hall Bernard Tom Dick Hoisington Richard Ingerham Morris Hummel David Cooper Richard Chatman Orland Bean Tom Dowler

Who's Going and Coming Mrs Noe and Other Visitors

Mrs. Andrew J Noe president of the New York City Federation of Women s Clubs visits Richmond Hill Long Island guest of Mrs Edna Bogle Many social notes list visits from Mrs H L Atkinson Miss Josephine Meikle Mr Gene Power and others noting relocations and travels including trips to Chicago New Orleans and Washington Also a final line mentions Mexicans flavoring chocolate with red pepper.

Andrew J. Noe New York City

Pi Beta Phi Summer Picnic Draws Alumnae and Members

A Pi Beta Phi summer picnic at the S College Street house attracted 52 alumnae and active members plus town residents. Out‑of‑town guests included Mary Elizabeth Thomas, Christiana McFarland, Maryanne Linscott, Mrs Ed Sherman, Mrs David Miller, Dorothy Putnam, Mrs Stephen Wells, Mrs Edward Harris, Mrs Ralph Schmidt, Mrs Gertrude Fouts and others. Organizers were Mrs Gordon Gray, Mrs Ray Davis, Mrs Oscar Fulton, Mary Ellen Bibee, and Anne Pickering.

Pi Beta Phi S. College St Mary Elizabeth Thomas Jackson Christiana McFarland Warren Maryanne Linscott Amesville Ed Sherman Middleport David Miller Dorothy Putnam New York City George S. Putnam N. High St Larchemont N. Y Stephen Wells Abigail Putnam Edward R. Harris Mary Peebles West Port Conn Ralph Schmidt Elizabeth Earhart Cincinnati Gertrude Fouts Cleveland W. S. Shepherd Morris Ave Gordon Gray Ray Davis Oscar Fulton Mary Ellen Bibee Anne Pickering

Marriage Meddlers A Sequel to Married Comrades

Adele Garrison depicts a domestic row as Harry Underwood teases Carolyn and Marion. The quarrel erupts in a playful, tense scene about family authority and mock discipline within a socially charged household.

Dinner and Dance Night Sparks Wisecracking Banter

In a social scene, a playful exchange unfolds with Harry Underwood and Dicky joking about hair, manners, and plans for a lively evening. Carolyn cheers for a fun party as Dicky insists they seek a decent venue with a good orchestra and dance floor. The scene hints at a continuation tomorrow.

Harry Underwood Dicky Lillian Hank Bill Carolyn

Social Calendar Tuesday Meetings and Picnics Across Local Groups

WBA meetings at IOOF Hall Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Philathea Class picnic Tuesday 6 p m Nice's Picnic Grounds bring own service. Needle Club picnic Tuesday 5 30 p m Mrs W D Wilds Grosvenor St bring own table service. Canaan Grange 7 30 p m business meeting with entertainment for Athens merchants. program and refreshments. opportunity to speak. Ladies Aid Pleasanton Church meet all day Wednesday at Mrs Virginia Hanning with potluck. Central Ave Church Ladies Aid picnic supper Thursday 5 7 p m basement church with home made ice cream and cake.

First Christian Church Nice Miss Marian Carmichael Needle Club W. D. Wilds Grosvenor St Roy Dupler Canaan Grange Grange Hall Athens Ladies Aid Pleasanton M. E. Church Virginia Hanning The Ladies Aid Society Central Ave the Christian Church East Hill You and I Richland Ave M. P Oor

Stars Classified by Color Through Temperature

Stars are categorized by surface temperature emitting colors from red to blue. Red denotes cooler stars while blue indicates hotter ones. yellow to white span intermediate temperatures.

Wednesday Bridge Club Annual Dinner Attended by 12 Members

The Wednesday Bridge Club held its annual dinner at the Gay Tea Room for 12 members at 6 p m. A three course meal preceded a bridge session with prizes awarded to Mrs A D Townsend Mrs F B Thompson and Mrs H S Cokenougher.

Gay Tea Room A. D. Townsend F. B. Thompson H. S. Cokenougher

Hair oil line for men debuts with light scent

A major cosmetic maker unveils a new line of men grooming items including a hair oil praised for its light texture that smooths hair without greasiness. The oil claims to penetrate the scalp, restore balanced lubrication, relieve dandruff itch, and carry a faint fern aroma. The product is simply named oil for the hair. ANNOUNCE BIRTH Mrs Bay and family welcome a daughter Mary Lou born July 12. East Side Needle Club picnic slated Thursday at Nice's park bring own table service.

East Side Needle Club Nice’s Park

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