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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1939

Page

7

Summer Society Bride Doris Cullums Marries Walter Graves

Announcement of the July 22 marriage in Greenup Kentucky between Doris Eugenia Cullums and Walter R Graves. The ceremony took place in Judge William Flanagan's chambers with the bride wearing a white going away ensemble. After a brief Kentucky trip, they will live in Athens. Doris is the daughter of O E Cullums and a North High School graduate. Graves works for The Cline Ice Cream Company since 1927.

Doris Eugenia Cullums Walter R. Graves William Flanagan Greenup Kentucky Athens O. E. Cullums North High School Columbus Louise Cullums Franklin Ave Graves The Cline Ice Cream Company

Sans Souci Swimming Party at Isabelle Brown Home

San Souci members held a swimming party and terrace picnic at Isabelle Brown’s home 2 University Terrace to honor pledges. Guests swam in the afternoon, buffet supper was served, and dancing with victrola music followed in the basement recreation rooms.

Sans Souci Brown San Souci Isabelle Brown University Terrace

Personal notices of visits and arrivals in town

Mrs. Leo Townsend Pauline Swanson from Hollywood and Mrs. Clay Mueller Ruth Jones of Cleveland arrive to visit J B Swanson 40 W Union St and Dr and Mrs C L Jones 8 University Terrace. Townsend party returned to Cleveland after staying with Allen Oviatt Marcia Scott. Mary Ellen Bibbee and parents E C and Mrs Bibbee return from Indiana University Bloomington and Indianapolis then Fort Benjamin Harrison and will stay until Indiana University opening in September. Mrs E D Foley Beatrice Sams returns to Sarnia Ontario after two week visit. Foley children Betty and Bobby remain due to infantile paralysis outbreak. Carl Baker and two children Wanda Eldon of Toledo and Mrs Allie Reynolds visit W W Clendenin 7 Walker St this week.

Leo Townsend Pauline Swanson Hollywood Calif Clay Mueller Ruth Jones Cleveland J. B. Swanson W. Union St C. L. Jones University Terrace Townsend New York Allen Oviatt Marcia Scott Mary Ellen Bibbee E. C. Bibbee Indiana University Bloomington Ind Bibbees Indianapolis Fort Benjamin Harrison Athens Bibbee E. D. Foley Beatrice Sams Sarnia Ontario Cc. C. Sams Mill St Foley Betty Bobby Carl Baker Wanda and Eldon Toledo Allie Reynolds W. W. Clendenin Walker St

Pugh Coates Wedding Announced for July 24 1939

Mr and Mrs Frank Pugh of Albany announce the marriage of their daughter Vivian to Maynard Coates son of Mr and Mrs Robert Coates of Shade Route One on July 24 1939 Vivian is an Albany High School graduate class of 1939 and Maynard Coates is a 1938 alumnus The couple will reside near Chase A shower will be held at the Pugh home Saturday evening July 29 inviting all friends

Frank Pugh Albany Vivian Maynard Coates Robert Coates Shade Route One Miss Pugh Albany High School Coates Chase Pugh

Business Women Picnic at Nice Park in Lima

Twenty four members and Miss Mary Kirk an Ohio University student and Lima club member attended a picnic at Nice Park Tuesday evening. The Vacation Number of The Aerial was given to each guest. Gladys Van Dyke chaired the arrangements with Helen Hull Gladys Brooks and Eva Welsh assisting. The committee held the gate prize drawing and gave a yellow tearose and theater tickets free shampoo finger ware perfume and roses to prize winners.

Mary Kirk Ohio University Lima

Troy Township High School Class of '28 Has Picnic

The Class of 1928 at Troy Township High School held a six o clock potluck at Howell's Grove on July 22 with music and square dancing. Miss Lucy Coleman read letters from absentees and plans for an annual July picnic were made. Officers elected include President Kenneth Gillilan and secretary treasurer Lucy Coleman. Present were Mary Davis Lucy Coleman Jess Smith family Francis Russell Oley Carpenter Evertt Coulson and guests Bernard Brewster Leo Baker Opal Clifton Gertrude Drain Edythe Sheets Dale Heil Bobby Dewees and musicians George Norman Walker Norman Robert Kelly and Leo Baker.

Troy Township High School Howell's Grove Lucy Coleman Kenneth Gillilan Mary Davis Jess Smith Mary Jo Francis Russell John Aiken Oley Carpenter Evertt Coulson Bernard Brewster Leo Baker Opal Clifton Gertrude Drain Edyther Sheets Dale Heil Bobby Dewees George Norman Walker Norman Robert Kelly

One Woman to Another One Woman to Another

Marian Bush Reeder reflects on a nine to eleven year old birthday party as a vivid, nostalgic memory. The piece recalls chaotic decor gifts games and the kids planning invitations and decorations showing the joy and aging perspective of a special yearly milestone.

Marian Bush Reeder

Vacation plans of Athens club members outlined

Vacation plans of members of the Athens Business and Professional Women's Club are outlined in the magazines vacation number edited by Miss Rowena Sprout. Miss Lucille Duffee will return from the San Francisco World's Fair and a Denver visit. Mrs Eva Welsh Miss Thelma Palmer and Miss Freda Smith have already attended the New York World's Fair. Miss Ethel Beekman plans a Smoky Mountains trip and Miss Eleanor Minister leaves Sunday for Florida. Sprout departs a week later for Kentucky Tennessee Alabama and other southern points.

Athens Business and Professional Women's Club Aerial Rowena’ Sprout Denver Colo Eva Welsh Thelma Palmer Freda Smith Ethel Beekman Smoky Mountains Eleanor Minister Florida Sprout Kentucky Tennesee Alabama South

Tact Is Only Way To Handle Problem Of A Neighbor's Radio

An Athens woman complains of a neighbor's radio late at night and Olive Barton offers tactful advice. The column urges considerate behavior and suggests turning off radios by ten, noting shared living spaces demand mutual respect.

Athens Olive Roberts Barton Barton Johnny Sally Lou

Marriage Meddlers Sequel Moves to Long Island Rescue Plan

Madge Graham, Lillian Underwood, and Mary Whitlock plan to escort Mary to a remote Long Island section after receiving a danger note about Noel Veritzen. Armed guards accompany them in limousines as they preempt a possible kidnapping, while suspicion centers on Jack Leslie. The convoy departs amid tense warnings and strategic dialogue.

Madge Lillian Mary Noel Madge Graham Lillian Underwood Jillian Long Island Noel Veritzen Edge Jack Leslie Leslie Philip Veritzen

Community groups publish Thursday and Friday events

Eastern Star picnic at the Fairgrounds at 6 PM with transportation from the Temple at 5 30 PM if needed. Rebekah Lodge meets 7 30 PM in IOOF Hall with degree practice. Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles meets Friday night in Eagles Hall. Past Noble Grands Club hosts July 28 at Mrs. Hixon's home. Homemakers Club gathers Friday at New Marshfield Road with picnic at noon. Progressive Class plans a 6 30 PM meeting at Mrs. Whites Mill home with a 6:30 PM start.

Fairgrounds Temple Georgia Kilpatrick Masonic Temple Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge IOOF Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles Eagles Hall Noble Grands Club Robert Hixon Ellis Ave Chauncey Grace Stalder Homemakers Club Rhoda McLeod New Marshfield Road Central Avenue Methodist Church Ed White White’s Mill

Athens couple to wed in Greenup Kentucky on July 15 1939

Announcement of Miss Sadie Lambert graduate nurse at Athens State Hospital marrying Mr. Walter P. Kramer of Union in Greenup Kentucky on Saturday July 15 1939. They plan to reside in Athens. Thelma Lenigar and Herb Gaver of Detroit announce the birth of a son Friday July 14. The baby is the grandson of Mrs. Cora Lenigar Athens Route Four and Mrs. EF Gaver Detroit Michigan.

Sadie Lambert Athens State Hospital Walter P. Kramer Union Greenup Athens Herb Gaver Thelma Lenigar Detroit Mich Cora Lenigar

Steak and Dancing at Ohio University Courts

The final event of the University Summer Recreation Program at Ohio University’s athletic field featured steak sandwiches corn on the cob potato chips and ice cream along with square dancing on the tennis courts. 176 tickets were sold by Wednesday afternoon and the recreation class directed by Carl Nessiey supervised equipment for archery baseball badminton and other games during the 5 to 8 pm program with supper served at 6 pm.

University Ohio University Athletic Field Carl Nessiey

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Doris Cullums Walter Graves Woodworth's Woodworths Vitalis Lucky Tiger Kotex 2 Cline Mr. Coates Troy Township Athens Messenger OHTO Barbara Smith Ray Morton Okey-Dokey William Z. Breed Barbara Ray To Fair Lucille Duffee San Fran Mrs. Price Adele Garrison Mrs. Underwood Tonneau Miss Whitlock Silvasther McHenry Paula Brooks Vita Odd Lot Choice McHenry S the Quality Store Miss Lambert Mr. Kramer O. U. Courts Jewelry W. B. Drake Jeweler Milldeck's Shoe Store N. Court St Athens, Ohio
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