Bridal ceremony unites Miss Howbert and Rev. Leake in Colorado Springs
Miss Carolyn Howbert of Colorado Springs becomes the bride of Rev. Robert Ellsworth Leake at a formal ceremony officiated by Bishop Henry Wise Hobson and Rev. James McLane. The couple honeymoon in Estes Park and Grand Lake, then travel to Boston and Duxbury before settling in Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Howbert
Rev
Robert E. Leake
Carolyn Howbert
William L. Howbert
Colorado Springs
Colo
Robert Ellsworth Leake
Grace Episcopal Church
Pomeroy
Henry Wise Hobson
Cincinnati
James McLane
Howbert
Francis E. Kernochan
Worth
Paris
Estes Park
Grand Lake
Colorado
Irving Howbert
Miss Wheelock
Boston
Leake
Robert H. Leake
New Straitsville
Ohio University
Scouts Bring Swappings Exhibit From National Jamboree
Four Athens boys Clinton Knowlton Robert Tyroler Bobby Williams and Billy Mansfield returned from the National Scout Jamboree in Washington D C with a large display in Sell s window Court St featuring many swaps and artifacts. The exhibit includes foreign scout pictures Annapolis Mt Vernon side trip reminders badges from England Scotland France Poland and a copy of the Constitution paper Jamboree Journal eight copies and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Athens
Clinton Knowlton
Robert Tyroler
Bobby Williams
Billy Mansfield
Sell’s Window
Court St
Annapolis
Mt. Vernon
Clint Knowlton
Washington
Scotland
Racine Garden Club Meets and Exhibits Bouquets
Racine Garden Club gathered at Mrs. Sidney Fadely’s home for July reminders. Papers on Outdoor Living Rooms were read by Mrs. A. J. Schaefer and Mrs. Ben Philson with discussion. Ribbons awarded for bouquet arrangements. One new member admitted, Mrs. Clyde Wolfe. A Farmers’ tour featured Long Leaf Pine and Cactus from South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Schaefer
Ben Philson
Clark Jiiden
Henry Curtis
Minnie Harpold
Gomer Lewis
Flower Grower Magazine
Good Housekeeping Magazine
Clyde Wolfe
Sidney Fadely
Emory Wolfe
Charles Spencer
Grace Jiiden
Missionary Society Plans Year of Journeys at First M E Church
The Home Missionary Society of the First M E Church held its year end meeting. President P B Burns outlined next year's program themed A Year of Missionary Journeys. The group enjoyed solos by Miss Virginia Seagle and instrumental pieces by the Shield family. Hostesses were Mrs Worthman Mrs McDaniel and Mrs Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
East Hill
Laura Henderson
Clarice McDaniel
Garnet McBride
Marilyn Davis
Virginia Cox
Doris Cullums
Aubrey Oxley
Edward McBride
Parker Sands
Betty McBride
Cora Tucker
A. E. Wagner
Home Missionary Society
M. E
P. B. Burns
Violet Thomas
Dorothy Williams
Albert Wray
Paul
P. G. Dowler
Guy Bolin
Grant Gilkey
Martzolff
Thomas
Dowler
Bolin
C. D. Duncan
Virginia Seagle
Alice Maccombs
Doris Poston
E. C. Kenney
Melvin Mitchell
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Leo Shield
Lois
Harold
the Plains
Shield
Doris
Jean Poston
E. L. Church
W. H. Worthman
Nelson McDaniel
Burns
Athens Students in Summer Session at University
The University publicity office lists 124 Athens residents enrolled for Summer session across all classifications from freshman to graduate and including special students. Names include Ellen Biddle, Marianna Bing, Murray Cohen, Jessie Cooper, Rev. Russell Bayliff, and families such as Beasley, with other locals like Mildred Beaf and Harry Entwistle. Also noted are a large Athens Chapter of Eastern Stars picnic with officers speaking and a Women's Relief Corps meeting at Red Men's Hall to plan fundraising and hold a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashworth
Wise
Helen Ashworth
Edward Wise
Athens
Ellen Biddle
Marianna Bing
Murray Cohen
Jessie Cooper
June Fultz
Laurence Gallagher
Elizabeth Gullum
Margaret Alice Guthrie
Frederick Krecker
Susan Lash
Alice McCracken
Elizabeth McClure
Betty Hoyt McCoy
Frederick Mills
Gene Parrett
James Roach
Virginia
Sell Bayliff
Carl H. Beasley
Norris Beasley
Marjorie Beasley
F. R. Beasley
Mildred Beaf
Charles Bolin
Ethel Cable
Robert Coe
Aloysius Collins
Jane Cooper
W. L. Daggett
Harry Entwistle
John Farley
Harold Figley
Harold T. Gorham
Virginia McVay
Alice Rowan
Gene Bowles
Charles Shaw
Robert C. Wickham
Faith Williams
Robert Taylor
Women's Relief Corps
Red Men's Hall
Stay at Home Weekend Observations In Athens
Residents across Athens share staying in as heat keeps people indoors. Many families enjoy swimming and garden planning while others consider short trips or hosting guests. A joint Eastern Star Auxiliary picnic was held on a neighborly lawn with readings and contests, slated as an annual event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star Auxiliary
Nelsonville
Athens Auxiliary
P. J. Huffman
Frank Kayser
Corner Shelf Solves Bathroom Storage Problem
The article advises triangular shelves as space saving storage in small bathrooms. White or colored shelves fit corners and ease cleaning effort while keeping soap towels and supplies organized to avoid bathroom irritation. Also notes local club details and a church ice cream social with menu and time.
Summer School Party at Athens High School Celebrates Students
Students enjoyed contests dancing and checker matches at Athens High School Friday morning from 9 to 11 30. Principal O L Wood honored guest Fred Wheaton and his orchestra provided dance music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens High School
O. L. Wood
Fred Wheaton
Dwight Riley
Clifford Cornell
Peyton Reed
Fred Kittle
Hazelle Payne
Waterford
Donna Halbirt
Athens
Mildred Leach
Parkersburg
W. Va
Vivian Garrison
Arcanum
H. M. Botts
Junction City
W. H. Pickens
Adamsville
Suzanne Danford
Stephen Fuller
Margaret Matters
Bob Wilson
Jean Finsterwald
Winston Elliott
Watch Service Succeeds With Years Of Satisfied Customers
Proven watch repair by a skilled service with many returning customers. If your watch needs work you can have a free examination and an estimate of the cost to restore it. Fully risk free trial offered to prove quality of service.
White-Suited Men in Athens Cleaned Weekly
A survey estimates about 500 white suits are worn cleaned and pressed each week in Athens. One firm reportedly handles up to 150 suits weekly during summer from Decoration Day to Labor Day. Cleaners note that pressing a white suit to perfection is especially challenging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Unusual Shower for Miss Jeannette Brown by Miss Felt
A Friday evening shower at Miss Edna Felt’s home honors Miss Jeannette Brown of the Ohio University School of Music faculty, preparing for her September wedding to Dr. Clarence Woodhouse of Ohio State University. Twenty three guests exchanged two line ditties with gifts and recipes, plus snapshots in a recipe book. Red and white kitchen prizes were given by guests, many of whom are summer faculty at Marshall College. Also noted is the birth of a ten pound daughter, Karen Sue, to Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hunsicker on July 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Felt
Hudson Ave
Jeanette Brown
Ohio University School of Music
Clarence Woodhouse
Ohio State University
Jane Martin
Miss Felt
Viola Nelson
Annie Gochnauer
Irene Elliott
Ruth Felt
Miss Brown
Constance T. Macleod
Vera Sproull
Helen Dunlap
Margaret Flanigan
Esther Dunham
Mary Blayney
Grace Morley
Melvin Danielson
Helen Evans
Edith Beecher
Mary Ward
Mary Brokaw
Margaret Spaulding
Leona Hughes
Athens
Herman Humphrey
the Plains
Cleveland
Virginia
Vern Hunsicker
Karen Sue
Hunsicker
Charles McBride
Walker St
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Ed S. White
Herrold Place
R. L. Clutter
Race St
Clutter Farm
Robert Clutter
Charleston
Erskine White
Dorothy Ann Clutter
Don Clutter
Prace
Sheers
Sturdies
Avi
Figs
Ord
Woodworth’s
Racine Garden Club
Racine
Don Young
Albany
Kodak
Lamborn
N. Court St
Larnin
Little Johnnie
Relief Corps Meets
North Grill
N. Court Street
J. C. Henry
E. State St
Carl Beasley
Harry Foster
Isaac E. Ash
Sunnyside Drive
A. A. Atkinson
Morris Ave
Russell E. Bayliff
State St
E. A. Hansen
Columbia Ave
J. R. Harvey
Second St
W. H. Herbert
Athens Star
Rebecca Morris McKee
United States Daughters of 1812
Minnie Shallcross Kerr
Gallipolis
The
N. Congress St
Eastwood
Pi Theta
Mable Hyatt
Margaret Kerr
Constance MacLeod
Eleanor Kerr
Helen Licht
Suzanna Reeser
Dorothy Sidders
Rising Park
Lancaster
Jesse
Elizabeth
King) Knight
Watch Service
Cornwell & Co
Athens Jewelers
Jeannette Brown
Felt
C. C. Millikan
Optometry
Nelson
Bhee
Berry
Ohio
Hurunui
Public Works Administration Housing Division
Westinghouse
U.S. Public Works Administration
Modern Appliance Co
Clarence Kelch
McHenry’s Basement
Saturday Evening Post
August Stet
Don B. Millikan
Athens, Ohio
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