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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1950

Page

7

Miss Bartha Jo Kinsel Honored By Family

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fought hosted an open house for Bartha Jo Kinsel who graduated June 12 from the University of Miami School of Music. About 70 guests attended a reception at 91 Maplewood Drive with orange green and white decor and several local and out of town relatives and friends in attendance.

Bartha Jo Kinsel Richard Fought Maplewood Drive University of Miami School of Music Coral Gables Fla University of Miami Ursula Green April Kinsel Kenneth Jones H. H. Kinsel R. W. Jones J.J. Sisler Charles Bethel F. M. Wyckoff Ronnie Pat Susan Joel Walburn and Terry Dwight Robinson Max Duncan Sam Warren Fred McCoy Leo Kinsel R. F. Beckett Patsy

Alexander Women Meet Thursday

The Women's Association of the Alexander Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. Mildred McHarg's home in Albany. Miss Anna Hyde led the program and devotions were by Mrs. Winifred Stanley. Miss Anna Pearl McVay reported her Ocean Grove trip for the National Council of Presbyterian Church Women. over 2000 women attended from all states and many countries.

Women's Association Alexander Presbyterian Church Mildred McHarg Albany Isabelle Snider Anna Hyde Winifred Stanley Anna Pearl McVay Ocean Grove N. J National Council of Presbyterian Church Women Miss McVay Rowan Jennings McHarg

Athens remembers Howard Lindley Charter in hometown homecoming

Mr Howard Lindley Charter and his wife now reside at 20 Ohio Ave Athens in a house they own marking his return to the city after a career spanning The Athens Journal New York Daily News and The New York Times. He first learned journalism at the old Ohio University campus and served in the Spanish American War and the World’s Fair period.

Howard Lindley Charter Athens Charter Athens Weekly Messenger Ohio University Messenger Tom Brasheres Louis I. Brown University Terrace E. Union St Jacob Lindley Lindley Clarence Lindley Charter Portland Ore Jack Lindley Charter Clarence Lindley Jones The Home Telephone Company Dr. Jones Lindley Jones Jacob Lindley McVay Welch Boys Super Boys Don Poston Ralph Jennings Billy Watkins C. W. Super Phi Delta Theta East Wing Howard Charter Ohio National Guard Chicago Camp Alger Spain Mr. Charter Athens Journal National Capital New York Daily News Conduct Academy John Hampden Charter Olive McVay Charter Fort Wayne Marion Ind Detroit Pittsburgh New York City Miami Fla Indianapolis Elva Chrysler Chatham Ontario Carl van Atta New Mrs. Charter Ohio Ave Ross McKinstry Watt Kaler Arville Dailey Guy Brown Charters

Class of 1940 Plans Reunion in Athens

Members of the Athens High School graduating class of 1940 plan a reunion in Athens starting with a general meeting at 1 PM in the Little Theatre of the high school. A picnic at Grange Hall follows at 3:30 PM and a dance with Dick Bissett and his band at 9:30 PM in the Athens Armory.

Athens High School Athens Little Grange Hall Dick Bissett Athens Armory Bernadine Farrell John Hess James Abraham Mary Wigal Rosalie Miller Benton Miller Ruth Ballenger Mary Davis Kathleen Miller

Grange Conducts Theatre Contest in Athens County

The Granges of Athens County hold a Little Theater contest July 28 at 8 p.m. at the Mechanicsburg School Building. Each Grange presents a one act play with the county winner entering the district elimination. district winners advance to the State Fair. Competing Granges: Albany Amesville Athens and Canaan.

Athens County Mechanicsburg Albany Amesville Athens Canaan

Fashion Aids To Camouflage Varied Leg Shapes

The article offers practical tips for women to disguise leg imperfections. It advises subdued hosiery and longer flared skirts for plump legs, plain pumps with broad heels, and notes that open sandals worsen the look. For thin legs, light stockings and pencil skirts help create fullness, with flattering high heels for those with slim limbs.

University Theatre Stages Fifteenth Century Satire

Ohio University Summer Theater presents The Man Who Married a Dumb Wife on Memorial Auditorium West Portico. Elizabeth Shaffer Howe as Catherine and Robert Wesley as the deafened husband lead a cast in a brisk overacted performance praised for period atmosphere and lively humor.

Anatole France Ohio University Summer Theater Memorial Auditorium Leonard Botal Paris Elizabeth Shaffer Howe Catherine Robert Wesley James Thompson Adam Fumee James Stephens Jack Dunlap Patricia McGow

Club Calendar Saturday Dance at Canaanville Grange Hall

Box supper followed by a square dance at Canaanville Grange Hall at 8 p.m. Saturday invites community members to join the social event.

Canaanville Grange Hall

Wives Test Promoted By Dr Crane Sparks Family Debate

Gerald H a 13 year old asks how to save his parents marriage and Dr George W Crane promotes a "Test for Wives" chart based on 600 husband surveys to help wives improve. Readers are invited to mail a dime for the chart.

Gerald George W. Crane Gerald H Crane

We the Women and the Middle-Aged Dilemma

Ruth Millett argues modern actors set a trend by aging on screen and warns middle aged individuals resist settling as marriages falter. The piece notes broken homes, restless couples, and social games fueled by a fear of aging.

Ruth Millett Bette Davis Papa Mama

Plans Set For Fourth Labor Day Homecoming

New Marshfield VFW sponsors the annual Homecoming on September 2 3 and 4 plans will be discussed at a Monday night meeting July 24 at 8 in the club rooms community members are invited to help organize. Tub scrubbing becomes easier with a long handled bath brush and aging slippers can be revived with gold or silver paint applied carefully.

New Marshfield Vfw

Miracle Vitamins with Iron Soluseals Ad

The ad promotes Soluseals Miracle Vitamins with Iron for nerves stomach skin and better blood. It claims relief from frayed nerves neuritis and poor sleep. Sold only at Quick's Drug Store with mail orders 25 cents extra for wrap postage and tax.

Quick's

Linen Shower Held for Miss Janice Wiggin Ahead of August Wedding

A pink and white linen shower honored Miss Janice Wiggin with hostesses Miss Mary Maffett and Mrs. J. B. Maffett. Guests included Mrs. Wiggin and Mrs. Fred Thorley, with Athens attendees such as Mrs. Philip Yoder and Miss Mary Blaker. Gifts were opened in a heart shaped box as prizes were awarded for games. The couple, Miss Wiggin and Mr. Harold Thorley, plan to marry August 5 at 3:30 PM in the First Christian Church.

Mary Maffett J. B. Maffett Janice Wiggin Harold Thorley First Christian Church Jo Ann Paterna Pauline Fierce Marilyn Hoon Miss Wiggin Mr. W. Wiggin Wiggin Fred Thorley

Reeves Rupe Reunion Planned at Athens County Fairgrounds

All relatives and friends are invited to attend the annual Reeves Rupe reunion at the Athens County Fairgrounds on Sunday July 30 according to a spokesman for the group.

Athens County Fairgrounds

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