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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1937

Page

7

Miss Jeannette Browns Bridal Showers Highlight Quiet Week

Miss Jeannette Brown, soon to wed in September, was guest of honor at multiple gatherings this weekend. Jacksonville bridge parties hosted by Mrs. Faye McKinley and Miss Helen Kearns yielded high scores for Mary Davis and Erma Jagers, while a breakfast at Ohio University marked the final event.

Jeannette Brown Faye McKinley Helen Kearns Jacksonville Erma Jagers Ena Rasp Cleora Hughes Mildred Adams Olive Kittle Francina Gross Leona Hughes Edna Felt Athens Virginia Rider Huntington W. Va Ella Morrison Trimble Florence Morrison Irene Grossman Mary Davis Grace Binderbasin William L. Pyle Mary McCann Miss Brown Constance Andrews Mary K. Daum Hope Gross Cronin Hughes Miss Pritchard Mary Blayney Grace Morley Ohio University School of Music Eastwood C. C. Robinson H. W. Roach Melvin Danielson Ann Haworth Felt Rider Brown Miss Blayney Morley Marshall College

Athens Bride Hattie French McLeod Weds Edward Cullison

Announcement of the July 18 marriage of Hattie French McLeod of Athens to Edward Cullison of Canton. The ceremony was at sunrise with Rev. Abbott Y. Wilcox officiating, using a single ring. Mrs. Cullison wore dove gray and Joanna roses. The groom is son of Mrs. George French and works for the Pennsylvania Railroad in Canton. They will reside at 608 12th St Canton after August 1.

Hattie French McLeod Athens Edward Cullison Canton Abbott Y. Wilcox Cullison Joanna Roses George French Lancaster Pennsylvania Railroad

Locals echo summer travels and visits across states

Miss Eleanor Roe and Miss Betty Baker spent the weekend in Pittsburgh with Miss Kathrine Betts. Mr and Mrs B M Covert and children returned from a three weeks vacation visiting Rochester and Auburn. they left June 27 visiting relatives and attending the National Congress of Optometry. Further trips include Mr Julian Bing visiting Athens. Francis Efaw and family touring Chillicothe Columbus and visiting Mrs Cray. Lois Bolin returning from Parkersburg and planning a Joliet stay. B F Bolin on a Michigan fishing trip. Richard Bolin visiting Washington D C.

Eleanor Roe A. B. Roe Elmwood Drive Betty Baker Pittsburgh Kathrine Betts B. M. Covert Bob Marilyn Congress St Covert Joe Covert Rochester N. Y National Congress of Optometry Marlette C. Covert Auburn New York City Washington, D. C Lois Bolin Franklin Ave E. B. Holmes Parkersburg W. Va L. McLaughlin Jolliet, Il

Picnic Supper by Faithful Few Sewing Club

The Faithful Few Sewing Club will host a picnic supper for members and families at Nice's picnic grounds on Thursday at 6 30 p m In case of rain the event moves to Mrs Mable Mapes home on Mc Kinley Ave.

Faithful Few Sewing Club Nice Mable Mapes McKinley Ave

Benefit in Nelsonville Tells WBA’s Gathering at Red Men’s Hall

The WBA’s plan a benefit party at Red Men’s Hall in Nelsonville Tuesday night at 8 o'clock. Proceeds support the group’s activities and local community efforts.

Nelsonville Wba’s Red Men's Hall

Faithful Few Hold Club Meeting at Mrs Swartz Home

Members of the Faithful Few Sewing Club met at Mrs. Wade Swartz residence 6 VanVorhes St on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Audrey Dinsmore assisted as hostess. A brief business session preceded sewing with refreshments served on the front porch. Guests included Mrs. Lucille Ayers and Mrs. Ruth Baughman.

Faithful Few Sewing Club Wade Swartz VanVorhes St Audrey Dinsmore Lucille Ayers Ruth Baughman

Heat affects appetites but not cravings in summer dining

Athens restaurateurs report hot weather shifts menus and drinks yet eating remains high. Iced beverages rise, cold cuts and salads lead, while coffee and ice cream stay popular. Families dine out weekends as temperatures stay warm.

Westfall John Coe Athens Ohio

Scout master fined for indecent swim near Blackwood Lake

Philadelphia report says Harry Green, 21, was fined by Police Recorder James Norcross after complaints about five youths swimming without clothes at Black wood Lake. The charge was allowing minors to swim nude. Green faced five new bathing suit costs as the penalty.

Philadelphia U.P Harry Green James Norcross Green Blackwood Lake

Athens Relatives Attend Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Pruden celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in New Albany with about 40 near relatives at a picnic and more than 100 guests receiving in the afternoon. Ely orchestra provided music. Coral Pruden and family performed. a Columbus bakery donated the wedding cake. many gifts were given.

W. B. Pruden Addie Cross Anderson Carpenter New Albany J. S. Pruden Ely Orchestra Columbus H. L. Haner Madison W. Va Ralph Dupler

Hocking County 4 H Club Boys Practice Dairy Judging

A group of Logan based Hocking County 4 H Club boys were taken to Columbus by extension agent James R Smoot for dairy cattle judging practice at Ohio State University.

LOGAN Hocking County Columbus James R. Smoot Ohio State University

Community Welfare Association Meeting and Chest Board Election

Social Calendar notes a Community Welfare Association meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms at Security Bank Building at 7 p m urging all Chest contributors to attend. Reports from Chest agencies will be given and four board members will be elected. The Married People's Class of First Christian Church plans a picnic supper Monday evening at 5 30 p m meeting at the church to depart for Don Young's farm in Albany. Each family should bring a hot dish sandwiches a drink and table service.

Community Welfare Association Chamber of Commerce Security Bank Community Chest First Christian Church Don Young Albany

Mrs Wyckham Farewell Buffet Honored by Spragues

Mrs Robert Main hosted Mrs Carolyn Wyckham for a buffet farewell at 53 Morris Ave. The party for 20 guests featured Chi Omega sorority sisters and friends, ending with a traveling case full of handkerchiefs. Mrs Wyckham leaves for a new home in Zanesfield.

Robert Main Bernadine Sprague J. R. Sprague Morris Ave Robert Wyckham Carolyn Fuller Mrs. Main Mrs. Myckham

Former Athens Couple Honored On Anniversary

Notice records the fifty fourth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. M. N. Linscott at their son’s home in Pittsburgh on July 4. He is 76 and she 71. Mrs. Linscott has been blind 15 years yet assists with household tasks. They now live with their daughter and son in Lancaster. The couple, married by Justice Henry M. Crippen in Bern Township, resided in Athens for years and owned property in Mechanicsburg where Mr. Linscott was a retired farmer.

M. N. Linscott G. Marshall Linscott Pittsburgh Linscott Ray B. Ricketts Lancaster Linscotts Henry M. Crippen Bern Township Athens Athens County Mechanicsburg

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Little Hoy Jay Seckinger Mainbacher Leipsig Fair Maureen O'Sullivan Julian Bing S. H. Bing Dr. Bing North Hill Frank Anthony Oak St H. D. Nice Athens- Pomeroy Rd Francis Efaw Howard W. Union St Chillicothe D. C. Mansfield B. C. Cray Efaw Dolly Frank B. F. Bolin Michigan Richard Bolin Mrs Faithful Few Frances Gensley Claude Westfall Steve Tatalos Niagara Falls Jack Fletcher Mr. Fletcher Coca-Cola O. Athena, Ohio Samson Eyesnet Rite Ne Athens Garden Club Harry Foster E. State Stop H. L. Wheaton Ella Edgar Fred Cavendish Montgom Grocers Clover Farm Swanson N. Court ST Zenner’s
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