Athens Welcomes Back Bride and Groom on Wedding Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Ira E. Dishinger of Tucson Arizona visited Athens with the Powells at 24 Maple Street to celebrate the marriage of Mrs. Dishinger’s daughter Mary Jane Powell. The couple wed May 24 in Phoenix and plan to travel west after a short stay in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira E. Dishinger
Tucson, Ariz
Athens
William D. Powell
Maple St
Powells
Tucson
Ariz
Mary Jane Powell
el Rio
Dishinger
Pima County
Phoenix
Rollo A la Porte
Evening of Magic at Ohio University Memorial Auditorium
Benjamin Franklin IV brings an unduplicated magic show to Memorial Auditorium on Wednesday at 8 p m. The crowd will learn how he throws cards hundreds of feet and passes cards through newsprint sheets without slowing. No admission charge. Franklin, a descendant of a Ben Franklin relative, learned tricks from Howard Thurston and will duel the feat with three sheets of newsprint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben. Franklin
Ohio University
Memorial Auditorium
Howard Thurston
Franklin
Fashion Designer Banton Dismisses Weather Rules In Wardrobe
Hollywood designer Travis Banton urges color and fabric choice beyond seasons. He dresses 20th Fox stars by screen roles, favors gray and pink linen, albatross wool, and criticizes dog days black city wear. Pockets vanish from his dresses and suits, and he notes color can flatter brunet skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Travis Banton
Paris
20Th Fox
Mr. Banton
Bible School at Carbondale Ends in Neighborhood House
About 100 attendees marked the closing program of the Vacation Bible School in Carbondale on Friday evening July 19 at the Neighborhood House. Now in its fourth year, the event featured primary junior and intermediate classes with handwork sewing and woodwork plus a sand table slide of a Palestinian village by the Sea of Galilee. Hymns were taught under Misses June and Marjorie Lowry. Rev. Robert G. Purrington spoke, and certificates were given for perfect attendance and for those missing one session. Special thanks were voiced to volunteers and transportation staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Sea of Galilee
June
Marjorie Lowry
Robert G. Purrington
Episcopal Church
Hocking Valley
Carolyn Clark
Margaret Chadwell
Benny Bray
Charlotte Daugherty
Eula Chesser
Anna Jean Jewett
Patricia Daugherty
Rosemary Kennard
Jane Daugherty
Alma Bray
Bob Jewett
Mona McDonald
Patricia Kennard
Glenna Lowry
Jean Holland
Janice Dunlap
Inez Stump
Mildred Pidecock
Ethel Pickett
Nora Bray
Eileen Beveridge
Eileen Lowry
Virginia Kennard
Marylyn Branscomb
Verna Pickett
Paul Lowry
Charles Jolly
Mona Nell Lightfritz
Connie Chesser
Barbara Newlin
Rosamond Mace
Roger Beveridge
Sam Jolly
Cleo Stanley
Donna Cottrill
Phyllis Jewett
Ronald Bray
Tommy Marcinko 5th Birthday Party Held in The Plains
Mr and Mrs Thomas Marcinko hosted a lawn party in The Plains Friday afternoon from two to six o clock for their son Tommy Andrew s fifth birthday. Guests enjoyed games ice cream and cake. Attendants included Anita Glass Shirley Tinkham Mary Jo Charney Bob Michael Carl Michael John Tipton Gene Novati and the guest of honor Tommy Marcinko.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Marcinko
the Plains
Tommy Andrew
Tommy
Anita Glass
Shirley Tinkham
Mary Jo Charney
Bob Michael
Carl Michael
John Tipton
Gene Novati
Tommy Marcinko
Light plane cruises at 95 mph and 26 mpg
A modern light plane can fly at a cruising speed of 95 miles per hour and achieve about 26 miles per gallon of gasoline, outlining its efficiency and performance.
Confession Tale of a Mouse in Syrup and Fear
A Round About Town columnist recalls a frightening morning encounter with a mouse in syrup. She contrasts past bold acts with today’s scare, noting a modern woman’s stance while recounting the dramatic moment and a child ending the critter’s escape.
Bible School To Open at Poston
Vacation Bible School will begin at Poston on Wednesday July 24 at 9 am in the Sugar Creek School Building. Young people ages four to eighteen are invited to attend for two weeks of Bible study, sewing, woodwork, and recreation under Episcopal sponsorship. Teachers include June Lowry Marjorie Lowry Betty Kennard and Goldie Jewett of Carbondale with Rev. Robert G. Purrington supervising woodwork and Eleanor E. Gifford guiding, a 60 90 Business and Professional Women's Club picnic follows Thursday at Lake Hope Zaleski. confirm attendance with Miss Geraldine Hope or Miss Eleanor Minister by Wednesday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poston
Sugar Creek
Tll
Episcopal Church
June Lowry
Marjorie Lowry
Betty Kennard
Goldie Jewett
Carbondale
Robert G. Pu
Business and Professional Women's Club
Lake Hope Zaleski
Geraldine Hope
Eleanor Minister
Hidden Thicket Ransom as Gangsters Score Chestnut Plot
In a Long Island rendezvous a gang led by Jack Leslie captures him and his chauffeur. Dicky Graham taunts Leslie with secrets of Mary Veritzen and Noel, while his wife and Lillian Underwood cover them with pistols. They reveal that Noel and Mary are safe at Graham Sag Harbor farm. Dicky hints the escape plan hinges on Queen Olga's emeralds and the farmhouse ambush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island Woodland
Jack Leslie
Charles Spencer
Secret Service
Dicky Graham
Leslie
Madge
Lillian Underwood
Dicky
Mary Veritzen
Noel
Graham Sag Harbor
Mary
Olga
Lillian
Jim
Bachelors Club Hosts Lake Hope Swimming Party and Picnic
The Bachelors' Club of the Presbyterian Church held a bathing and boating party at Lake Hope on Saturday afternoon with a picnic lunch. A similar event is planned for Saturday, August 3, with Rev. and Mrs. Luchs and many others listed among attendees and organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bachelors’ Club
Lake Hope
Bachelors’ Club of the
Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Luchs
Louis Gishler
Margaret McCutcheon
Marie Morgan
John Pickens
Drexel MacTavish
Miriam Truax
Arlot Olson
June Southworth
Bernice Kayser
Anna Henry
Lewis Sabo
Jack Haynes
Anna
Open Air Campus Plays At Memorial Stage
University dramatics students rehearse three one act plays on Memorial Auditorium porch after dusk. Tonight at eight thirty the open air performance features The Warrior's Husband Private Lives Gaol Gate. Spectators may sit on the campus green to watch in cool evening air.
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Memorial PE Ph
Ohio University
Manly Jungs
Memorial Auditorium
University Dramatics
Noel Coward
Lady Gregory
Athens
Calendar Mon day Meetings Featured This Week
Social Education Committee meets Monday at 7 p m at Presbyterian Manse. On Tuesday the W B A holds its regular meeting at 7 30 p m in the 10 0 F Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Manse
W.B.A
Shower for Mrs Roy Collett at home party
Mrs Roy Collett was honored with a stork shower Friday evening at the home of Mrs Victor Stanson Woodard Ave Several guests attended The evening featured games and refreshments including ice cream cake and lemonade The guest of honor received many gifts Also noted is Athens Chapter No 175 Eastern Star annual picnic on Thursday July 25 at Athens County Fairgrounds Members should bring table service sandwiches and a covered dish Serving starts at 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Collett
Victor Stanson
Woodard Ave
Athens
Order of Eastern Star
Athens County Fairgrounds
Dress To Bring Out Best You Fashion advice and a baby added
Madame Luciene counsels American women to choose clothes that suit their figure and avoid fads. She favors multiple colors and patterns from flattering patterns, warns hair changes should be gradual. An eight and one-fourth pound son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moe Jr. Sunday July 21.
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Madame Lyciene
United States
America
Madame Luciene
Charles Moe, Jr
Charles Moe
Nelsonville
Jack Sams
Athens
Food to ammunition in Liberia used as gun ammo
A Liberian dish nicknamed Dumboy is described as so hard when not eaten promptly that leftovers are repurposed as ammunition for muzzle loading weapons. The note highlights a unique cultural practice tied to a traditional meal in Africa.
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Liberia
Africa
Birth of Dorothy Louise Whan in Athens Ohio
A daughter named Dorothy Louise was born to Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Whan of Athens Route Four on Thursday July 18. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Whan of Athens Route Four and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Weaver. Ronald and Ruth Ann Weaver visited their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A Shuttleworth in New Straitsville. Mr. Weaver attends the summer session at Ohio University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Whan
Louise Tedrow
Athens
Route Four
Dorothy Louise
William Whan
Ernest Weaver
Ronald
Ruth Ann
A. Shuttleworth
New Straitsville
Weaver
Ohio University
British Air Ministry Grants 20 Million Bomber Order
The Air Ministry has awarded a $20,000,000 contract for attack bombers to Douglas Aircraft. The decision marks a major industrial commitment as the government aims to expand military air power and production capacity during the current security climate.
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British Air Ministry
World’s Fair Trip Personal News From Athens Area Residents
Mr and Mrs Eugene Woodworth of 121 Franklin Ave travel to New York City for the World’s Fair and plan a Boston visit before returning home this week. Mrs Woodworth and Mr William Partlow hosted relatives from Columbus in Athens last Saturday. Miss Jennie L Price of Lowellville visits Athens several weeks with sisters. Miss Anna Marie Davis of Mill Street returns from Clarksburg WV. John Pershing Bobo, on leave from Great Lakes Training Station since July 10, returns to his base after enlistment April 23, 1940. Leaving Tuesday by plane from Columbus Airport for New York City. Charles O Bleness, Secur ity Savings Bank president, will stay in New York for business and World’s Fair visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene E. Woodworth
Franklin Ave
New York City
Boston
Mrs. Woodworth
East
Jennie L. Price
South Side Schools
Lowellville
Athens
Rose Price
Blanche Price
E. State Street
John Pershing Bobo
Great Lakes
Snce
Bobo
Navy
John Q. Bobo
TWA
Columbus
Charles O’bleness
Security Savings Bank
New York
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Brenda Joyce
Dolman
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin IV
Betty Grable
Banton
Jersey
Anas AL
James Stewart
Toa
Thornton Wilder
William Holden
Martha Scott
Frank Craven
Cohig Theatre
Lucky Cisco Kid
JuDy CanOva
Scatterbrain
Bible School
M.B.R
Adele Garrison
Alicia Hart
William Partlow
Moore Ave
S. L. Dutton
Leonard Bird
Anita Kelly
Jacquelyn
Anna Marie Davis
Mill St
Clarksburg
W. Va
F. G. Davis
T. M. Marshall
Duncan Miller
Logan’s
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