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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1948

Page

5

Picnic and shower for Miss Mary Burns ahead of August wedding

A July 13 gathering at Mr and Mrs William Davis home Nelsonville honors Miss Mary Burns before her August marriage to Bert Wiegel. Guests from Athens and Nelsonville include Mrs P B Burns and relatives, with many attending though Mrs James Peterson could not.

Mary Burns Bert Wiegel William Davis Kimberly Road Nelsonville P. B. Burns James Burns J. S. Sampselle W. H. Allen Mildred Allen D. M. Goddard Cc. Orr Carl Miller

Athenians Attend SE Ohio Golf Tourney Weekend

Athenians from Athens traveled to Chillicothe for a three day SE Ohio Golf Association event at the Chillicothe Country Club. Local families and teammates joined players including Don Finsterwald and Tad Grover with many spectators and social events surrounding the matches.

Ohio Chillicothe Athens James P. Cumley Robert Littler P Chillicothe Country Club J. B. Roberts L. C. Baker R. W. Finsterwald Robert R. Wood J. B. Swanson Robbin Gardner Nelsonville Gardner B. T. Grover E.A. Sprague Country Club Ellen Biddle D. David Reeder Thomas Ashton Finsterwald Kay Parrot Athens Golf Pro Robert Littler Robert Innis Columbus James Devlin Sally Algeo Robert K. Fankhauser Kay Haller Parkersburg Russ Fankhauser Marietta Fankhauser Charles Mellvaine Saddle Horse

Mrs. Vance Rood Hosts Club Event At Home

Mrs. Vance Rood entertained the 31 Club at 31 Walker Street on Wednesday evening with a dessert course and party. Prizes in contests were won by Mrs. Luster Martin, Mrs. Dwight Gaskill, Mrs. George Merchant and Mrs. Harold McGrath. attendance included Mrs. R. A. Morrison, Mrs. William Morgan and daughter, and Mrs. Martha Matthews.

Vance Rood Walker St Luster Martin Dwight Gaskill George Merchant Harold McGrath R. A. Morrison William Morgan Martha Matthews

Bide A Wee Clet Picnic and WSCS Meetings Noted

The Bide A Wee Club held an all day picnic at Mrs Nora Frank’s Coolville Ridge home on Thursday July 15 with former members in attendance. Prizes were awarded by Mrs R E Wagoner to Mrs Eva Van Dyke and Mrs Jessie Duncan. The next club meeting will elect officers on Sept 5 at Mrs Jessie Duncan’s home. Women of the Amesville Methodist Church are invited to a WSCS meeting at Mrs F L Thomas’s home Tuesday at 7 30 pm, with plans for a silent auction in early August and mite box contributions.

Nora Frank Coolville Ridge R. E. Wagoner Eva van Dyke Jessie Duncan Amesville Methodist Church Women's Society of Christian Service F. L. Thomas WSCS T. R. Biddle

Traditional Ceremonies Held At Girl Scout Program

Athens Girl Scouts held the season finale at Camp Rotan with forty seven participants. Sally Weber led cookie sales with 106 boxes, followed by Gail Laziman with 84 and Arminta Kimes with 74. the event closed with the Good Night circle and perfect attendance autographs by Mrs. E. E. Algeo.

Athens Camp Rotan Irene Olson H. W. Howell Sally Weber Gail Laziman Arminta Kimes E. E. Algeo Susie Seigfred Marcia Silverman Ellen Tullis Mary Lou Wichterman Barbara Williams Nancy Ann Wright Antoinette Oadis Ruth Ellen Sands Joan Bush Evelyn Davis Nancy Ellis Ann Goddard Emily Householder Mar

Interchurch Choir forms executive board Athens

The Inter-Church Youth Choir of Athens held a July 8 meeting at the Jagers home to organize a permanent body. Officers include Director of the dhoi Mrs Don D Tullis co chairs Mrs James Patrick and Mr Dewey Goddard secretary treasurer Mr Robert Bullock and member at large Mrs Victor Whitehouse.

Athens John Jagers Dhoi Don D. Tullis James Patrick Dewey Goddard Robert Bullock Victor Whitehouse Rodeheaver Choir School Winona Lake Ind First Methodist Bullock Jagers Don Tullis Carl Nessley Don Clippinger Carlos Cameron D. M. Clutter Evan R. Collins James Householder John Algeo Harold Furst Dwight Rutherford George Clark Henry Miller Irving Dickman Franklin Maerker Dwight Robinson Walter Menshouse

Facial blotters protect make up for summer wear

New face savers are thin white blotting tissues designed to absorb shine without disturbing cosmetics. The pack contains 300 tissues and a foldable case for portable use, ideal for carrying in a purse during travel.

Rennel Reduces Weight Without Dieting Claims

Mrs Helmuth reports losing 60 pounds with Rennel grapefruit juice remedy as advertised. The ad promises no hunger, no diet list, and a money back guarantee if results are not seen, advising two tablespoons twice daily with grapefruit juice.

S$. Helmuth Renne

Seiber and Burson Married in Shade Ceremony

Jo Ann Seiber daughter of Mr and Mrs Hodge Seiber Chauncey and Paul Burson son of Mrs Libbie Burson Shade exchanged wedding vows at 2 p m Saturday June 26 officiated by Rev Earl Cowan at Shade The couple honeymooned in Niagara Falls Canada and New York City and now reside on Route Five Athens

Jo Ann Seiber Hodge Seiber Chauncey Paul Burson Libbie Burson Shade Earl Cowan Hodge Seiber, Jr Niagara Falls N.Y Canada New York City Mrs. Burson Route Five Athens

Notable Athens Visitors and Travelers This Week

Local residents hosted and visited multiple guests. Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Sweeney left for Cleveland after two weeks with Dr. and Mrs. C. L. Jones. Mrs. A. E. Donaldson of Albany plans trips to Denver and Los Angeles. The Metters family returned from Vermilion Lake Erie, and Kyle McAfee plans an automobile West Coast trip via Phoenix to Los Angeles and Hollywood with a two week return.

Emmett Sweeney Ruth Jones Cleveland C. L. Jones University Terrace Sweeney Jones Residence Mary Cornelia Chambers Belford B. Nelson Athens Howard L. Charter Jackson Heights L.I N.Y Charter Canada Anna Pearl McVay A. E. Donaldson Albany Denver Colo Los Angeles Paul Paepke Manhattan Beach Kyle McAfee State St West Coast McAfee Phoenix Ariz Hollywood Calif

Baker Farm Bureau Council Met at DePue Home

Baker Neighborhood Farm Bureau Council met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry DePue on Tuesday July 13 Ralph Barker led the discussion and refreshments were served to a long list of local families including the Browns Efaw Frost Gilham Jacoby Radford Shaw Ward and Barker. Albert Riley returned from a visit to Frankfort and Beech Grove with thanks for kindness shown during illness.

Baker Neighborhood Farm Bureau Council Henry DePue Ralph Barker Harold Brown Gary Efaw Olin Baker Jackie Jenny Ben Bobby Leo Frost Marta Kay Patty Terry Frank Gilham Harry Jacoby Roy Radford Clarence Shaw Bernard Ward Frankfort Albert Riley W. M. Kinnamon Keifaber Fruit Farm A Derby Robert Kinnamon Phyley Ridge Emory Carrey Herbert Riley O. M. Awe Beech Grove Riley Denver Young

Social Affairs Honor Mrs Bott and Mrs Lintner in Athens

Social activities in Athens featured Mrs. Joseph R. Bott of Cincinnati and Mrs. Charles O. Lintner of Akron as honored guests. Mrs. Fred M. McKay hosted a one o clock luncheon at Thackery House with fourteen attendees. The event included a baby show with Martha Deborah Bott, Melanie Ann Lintner, and Richard Calvert Dent Jr. photographed.

Joseph R. Bott Cincinnati Charles O. Lintner Akron Athens Fred M. McKay Thackery House Bott Martha Ishell Cottingham E. A. Cottimeham Maun T Leer Eecrele Uelid Cei Eyled Lolthner Hattie Lu Grones Dow Grones McKay Elmwood Place Martha Deborah Daugh

Hoover accepts Arabian American Oil post in Arabia

Thomas N. Hoover Jr., son of Prof and Mrs T N Hoover, leaves New York on a July 14 transport to Dhahran to serve as personnel wage and salary specialist for Arabian American Oil Company. He will reside in the American Colony near 4000 company employees with golf, pool, and club facilities.

Thomas N. Hoover, Jr Arabian-American Oil Company Post T. N. Hoover Elmwood Place New York City Dhahran Arabia LaGuardia Airport New York Newfoundland Lisbon Portugal Tripoli Cairo Egypt

OU Bandmaster To Attend Band Clinics

Daniel L. Martino director of bands at Ohio University will serve as guest speaker and conductor at band clinics in Iowa and Utah over the next three weeks. He opens July 16 17 at Drake University Des Moines Iowa as clinician for the Iowa state marching band clinic. About 150 directors are expected. He will present two publications and a chart for bands. He also audits a BYU summer clinic July 26 Aug 7 Provo Utah conducting bands and teaching a graduate course. He plans to return to Athens in September with his wife Mrs Martino accompanying him.

Daniel L. Martino Ohio University Iowa Utah Drake University School of Music Des Moines Iowa State Iowa School Music Association Iowa Bandmasters’ Association Drake School of Music Drake U Martino Ohio U Brigham Young University Provo Eldon A. Ardry Arizona State Teachers College Lawrence Sardoni Brigham Young U. Symphony Orchestra Brigham Young Clinic Athens Ravenswood W. Va Detroit Grand Rapids Mich

DUV Annual Picnic At Athens County Fairgrounds

About forty DUV members and guests attended the July picnic on July 15 at the Athens County Fair grounds. Co chairs Mary Dickens and May Smith led outdoor supper at 6:30 PM. President Flossie Smith spoke and Blanche Dean read during the informal program.

Daughters of Union Veterans Athens County Fairgrounds Mary Dickens May Smith Flossie Smith Blanche Dean

Trio Is Feted On Birthdays At 33 Club

One hundred fifty guests attended a birthday party Thursday night at the 33 Club honoring Mrs. Mary Johnson Tippie and her twin brother George Holdcroft, with Alva H. Johnson also mentioned. The event featured a square dance by Ben Tippie and Hilda Sprouse and magic feats by Frank Buhla. Refreshments were served by Fern Stanley Iva Adams Lewis Steinmetz Jr. and Art Konschak.

33 Club Mary Johnson Tippie George Holdcroft Tippie Alva H. Johnson Ben Tippie Hilda Sprouse Frank Buhla Fern Stanley Iva Adams Lewis Steinmetz, Jr Art Konschak

Mrs. Roger Martin Attendant At Claar George Wedding

At the June 19 wedding in Columbus Third Ave Methodist Church Miss Hilma Lorraine Claar daughter of Mr and Mrs Laurence Claar and Mr Harry Kenneth George married. Mrs Roger Martin matron of honor wore heavenly blue silk with cape sleeves and long white mitts carrying pink gladioli bouquet with pink satin streamers.

Hilma Lorraine Claar Laurence Claar Columbus Harry Kenneth George Lenora Chappelear Athens Roger Martin Third Ave. Methodist Church Martin

Mrs Eldon Dailey Attends Federated Clubs Meeting

Mrs. Eldon Dailey president of the Southeastern Ohio District Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs returned from the Federated Women's Club convention in Sandusky where Mrs. C E M Finney resigned due to ill health. Mrs J Burlin Johnson of Dayton was named new state president to replace Finney. WSCS of Bates Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. with cheer sisters exchanging handkerchiefs and members bringing canceled sales tax stamps.

Eldon Dailey Ohio Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs Federated Women's Club Sandusky C. E. M. Finney Springfield Federation J. Burlin Johnson Dayton WSCS Bates Methodist Church

Club Calendar Highlights Local Meetings This Week

American Legion Auxiliary meets July 20 at 8 p.m. at the Legion Home to discuss delegates for the Eighth District Summer Conference in Jackson on July 21. Pocahontas Lodge convenes July 21 at 8 p.m. with refreshments and a stork shower gift for a member. Nannie Allom Chapter of the Rebekah Lodge meets July 21 at 8 p.m. in Odd Fellows Hall with refreshments and social hour. Sewing Club gathers July 22 at 8 p.m. at 67 E Mulberry Street to share favorite radio programs. Deborah Class hosts annual picnic July 22 at 6 p.m. at the Grashem home with self-provided table service.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Jackson Pocahontas Lodge Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Lenora Sands E. Mulberry St Deborah First Christian Church A. E. Grasham Albany

Shower Honors Mrs. Richard Coe at 40 Columbia Ave

A miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. George Heightland and Miss Edith Hartman honored their sister Mrs. Richard Coe. Attendees included Mrs. T. M. Hamilton and many local residents. several guests were unable to attend.

George Heightland Edith Hartman Columbia Ave Richard Coe Evelyn Hartman T. M. Hamilton Dorothy Hamilton Jean Hamilton Martha Richmond Pauline Robinson Mary Verity Virginia Riggle Margie Darnell Jane Alexander Louise White Helen Russell Pauline Gillespie Betty Wycoff Martha Buckley Columbus

Beta Theta Pi Auxiliary Meeting Notice

Beta Theta Pi Auxiliary will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the chapter house on S Congress Street.

Beta Theta Pi S. Congress St

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