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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1947

Page

8

Social Side Highlights of July Club Meeting at Allen Home

The Woman's Republican Club gathered at the Allen country estate on Pleasant Hill Road for its July meeting and an ice cream social. More than 300 guests heard informal speeches by Mr. and Mrs. Allen and club president Mrs. Wakefield, followed by a music program featuring a string band and vocal groups. Dozens of attendees from Athens County and Albany were listed, along with visitors from Coolville and Guysville and local officials including county engineer, sheriff, and treasurer.

Si Allen Pleasant Hill Road Woman's Republican Club Allen W. H. Wakefield John Norman Allen Ida Lemley H. G. Jefferson Lena Sweeny Byrd Sweeny Blanche Finsterwald Beatrix Rosser Delle Finsterwald

Ice cream socials and a pony tale in October weather

Local notes recount an overdue delight in ice cream socials as sugar is declared ration-free and cakes return. A vivid party see 20 guests devour six and a half gallons of homemade ice cream. A Athens woman buys a pony and rides it home, suffering riding pains the next day.

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Behind the Scenes How a Messenger Story Reaches Print

An Inside look at how a telephoned item becomes published at The Messenger. Reporters gather facts and W s, editors assign departments, type is set, proofs checked, make-up completed, and the rotary press starts. Strong names and roles anchor the process.

Roy L. Dupler Ralph Lawrence Dupler Oliver King Wayne Hutchison Wilma Colley Cynthia Harvey Donna Dupler Haynes Ralph Dupler Walton Davies Bob Nice Otto Weber Messenger

Community Guests and Weekend Visits Reported Across Athens Area

Local notices list Dr. Philip Snead Bird and Mrs. Bird staying with Dr. and Mrs. Don D. Tullis in Cleveland area. Baker family hosting relatives from Birmingham and Xenia. multiple weekend guests with Mrs. Charles Howard in Columbus Zanesville and nearby towns. others visit Athens Route One and New Marshfield households. Mrs. Roy Graves recovering after major operation at Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus.

Philip Snead Bird Presbyterian Church of the Covenant Cleveland Bird Don D. Tullis North Hill Roy Graves Franklin Ave Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus

Summer anniversaries for Hartley and Pierce families

Joint celebration July 27 at 24 Monroe St Glouster for 50th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William A Hartley and 25th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A Pierce Muriel Joy Hartley. Relatives and friends invited to a basket dinner at noon and open house from 2 PM for the rest of the day.

William A. Hartley Daniel A. Pierce Muriel Joy Hartley Athens Monroe St Glouster

Marriage of Dorothy Bache to A B Parker in Nelsonville

Dorothy Bache daughter of A B Parker of Portsmouth wed Athens resident A B Parker. The ceremony took place July 3 at the Nelsonville Methodist Church parsonage officiated by Rev Mr Griffith.

Dorothy Bache A. B. Parker O. B. Bache Portsmouth Dorothy Athens Griffith Methodist Church Nelsonville

Mrs. J. Tedrick Hosts CCL Junior Circle Meeting

The Junior Circle of the Child Conservation League met at Mrs. Jack Tedrick’s Avon Place home with thirteen members. Mrs. Woodrow West as president opened the session and Mrs. Robert E. Main spoke on Impaired Hearing, detailing congenital and acquired deafness and speech-delay signs in children after illness. Hostess prize went to Mrs. R. W. Hollingsworth. dessert was provided by the hostess and Mrs. James Van Nostrand. Next gathering set for Mrs. William Trout’s home at 20 Ohio Ave.

Child Conservation League Jack Tedrick Avon Place Woodrow West Robert E. Main R. W. Hollingsworth James van Nostrand William Trout Ohio Ave

Bates WSCS Meeting at Sates Methodist Church

The WSCS of Bates will meet at Bates Sates Methodist Church on Thursday at 1 p.m. The gathering aims to discuss church activities and upcoming events.

Bates Wscs WSCS Sates

Home Recipe Promises Fast Slimming With RENNEL Mix

An inexpensive home remedy claims to reduce ugly fat by taking two tablespoons twice daily of a grapefruit juice diluted RENNEL Concentrate. The ad asserts quick, easy weight loss without exercise or dieting and offers a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails.

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Marilyn Neutsling Celebrates Fifth Birthday at Athens Home

Mr and Mrs Paul Neutzling honor daughter Marilyn on her fifth birthday at Route One Athens gathering. Attending were Gertrude Neutzling Scott Neutzling and son David Walter Neutzling and daughter Jinnie Walter Hail William Meek Clannahan and Virgil Frost. PARENTS OF DAUGHTER Mr and Mrs C A Milless welcome Dorothy Faye born July 16 at 1115 Mulford Road Columbus. Grandparents Roy Haddox Co Milless Columbus Great grandparents Will Beebe Haddox B F Haddox Parkersburg W Va.

Will Bobo Maplewood Place Roy C. Haddox Cathryn Jeanne Barbara Ellen Milless Columbus Haddox Roy, Jr Athens B. F. Haddox Ernestine Shaw Parkersburg W. Va Charles Howard State St Marie Wilson Mildred DeWeese Zanesville Paul Neutzling Marilyn Route One Gertrude Neutzling Scott Neutzling David Walter Neutzling Jinnie Walter Hail William Meek Clannahan Virgil Frost C. A. Milless Marejorie Haddox Mulford Road Dorothy Faye Co. H. Milless Will Beebe

Pleasanton Waggin Tongues Hold July Meeting

At Lena Ellis home the Pleasanton Waggin Tongues quilted in the morning and enjoyed a noon potluck. New member Rose Smalley was welcomed. flowers arranged for convalescent Gloria Byard. Awards went to Florence Collins Flora Pratt Pauline Martin Joe Collins and De Etta Pratt. Next meet at Helen Morgan’s August 8.

Pleasanton Waggin Lena Ellis Florence Collins Rose Smalley Gloria Byard Sheltering Arms Hospital Daii Ellis Flora Pratt Pauline Martin Joe Collins DeEtta Pratt Joe Mazie Haning Larry Charles Seipel Helen Carroll Susan Sally Dain Ellis Jack Patty Hanning Darlene Wyatt Buddy Haning Max Mary Joe Dixie Helen Morgan

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