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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1947

Page

6

Engagement of Mildred Taylor to Roger Rowland

Mrs Z G Taylor of Forest Hill East Cleveland announces the engagement of Mildred Helen Taylor to Roger L Rowland son of Mr and Mrs H H Rowland of Athens. Both attend Ohio University where Miss Taylor is in Alpha Delta Pi and Mr Rowland in Phi Delta Theta. He served overseas two years. The wedding is planned for the last week in December.

Z. G. Taylor Brewster Road Forest Hill East Cleveland Mildred Helen Roger L. Rowland H. H. Rowland E. State St Athens Miss Taylor Ohio University Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Rowland Phi Delta Theta

Mrs Bean to Observe 80th Birthday at Open House

Mrs Nettie Bean marks her eightieth birthday with an afternoon and evening open house at her family home 11 VanVorhes Street. Hostesses include her daughter Mrs C C Beverage and granddaughter Mrs Fred Stone.

Nettie Bean VanVorhes St Mrs. Bean C. C. Beverage Fred Stone

Q-99 Herbal Mineral Remedy Ad Promises Quick Comfort

An advertisement for Q-99 touts its use as a stomachic carminative laxative and mild diuretic with Vitamin B-1 to ease nervousness and aid sleep. It claims relief from constipation gas headaches and restless digestion and urges readers to buy at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store with two sizes and mail order option.

Quick’s Quick’s Cut Rate

Community notices and camp plans across region

Miss Mary Hughes sails to Camp Miniwance in Shelby Michigan for two weeks in its second year with 800 girls from 43 states and three foreign countries. Dr Robert E Main returns from Navy Medical Corps duty aboard Okaloosa while his family visits Delaware. Miss Kennedy takes medical technician post in Lancaster Municipal Hospital after Ohio University graduation. Multiple patrons enjoy trips to New York City Hartford and Chicago with family news. Mc Dougal Church homecoming set for August 3 with cemetery cleanup July 31.

Mary Hughes M. D. Hughes Strathmore Boulevard Miniwance Shelby Mich American Youth Foundation Robert E. Main Navy Medical Corps Dr. Main Okaloosa Norfolk Bermuda Isles Mary Kennedy J. H. Kennedy Fort St Municipal Hospital Lancaster Kennedy Ohio University

Summer Happenings and Political Rallies in Local News

Athens Country Club hosts the midweek Ladies Day bridge and golf luncheon with reservations requested by tonight. State Republican rally and dinner July 31 at the Neil House Columbus reports 1000 acceptances with local women attending including Nora W. Atkinson and W. H. Wakefield. A Governor’s Mansion garden party precedes the Ohio Recognition Dinner at 7 pm. Local artist Mary Stalder heads to Cape Cod for August painting with Isabelle Work. Birthday dinner honors Mrs. Howard Bobo with attendees from multiple towns. Delilah Rebekah Lodge meets July 30 for practice degree work. Clarks Chapel WSCS meets July 30 at 8 pm hosted by Mrs. Arthur Koker.

Country Club Athens Country Club Cc. M. Bowman Fred H. Johnson Neil House Columbus Nora W. Atkinson State Central W. H. Wakefield Athens County Republican Women’s Club Governor's E. Broad St Ohio State Committee Neil Cape Cod Art Colony Mary Stalder H. G. Stalder N. College St Cape Cod Provincetown Mass Isabelle Work Ohio University Art Faculty The Cape

OU Summer Band Final Concert Under the Elms

The Ohio University Summer Band presents its last Communiversity Concert of the 1947 series on Thursday at 7 30 under the Elms conducted by Daniel L Martino. Mayor Night and High School Band Night feature Athens Amesville mayors and county superintendents with talks by Mayors Woodworth and Clark. A reception follows with notes including Nancy Davis marimba solo and a program closing with Stardust.

Ohio University Daniel L. Martino Athens Martino Athens County Dean W. S. Gamertsfelder Franz Woodworth Thomas Clark Amesville Memorial Auditorium Nancy Davis Marietta High School Clinic Illinois Loyalty

Club Calendar Highlights Local Socials and Reunions

American Legion Auxiliary hosts ice cream social on Tuesday July 29 at 5 p.m. at the Legion Home with cake pie coffee. indoor option if rain. Pocahontas Lodge meets Wednesday at Redman’s Hall at 8 p.m. bring a covered dish for potluck. West family reunion August 3 at Town House Church with basket dinner at noon. Haga Homecoming August 2 at 1 p.m. with brief business meeting followed by services led by Rev. Guy White.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Pocahontas Lodge Redman’s Hall Town House Church West of Albany Ae Ee Ee Haga Haga United Prethren Guy White

Maid of honor by sister seems proper in wedding roles

A bride to be considers whether to choose her sister or best friend as maid of honor and ultimately leans toward the sister in the official role while friends become bridesmaids. Additional notes advise traditional norms and lighter kitchen tips follow.

Girl Scout Swim Awards Highlight Crystal Pool Session

Athens Girl Scouts and Brownies earned merit badges in summer swimming courses organized by Mrs. Glen Hanes and Mrs. Irene Olson at Crystal Pool. Sixty seven swimmers trained, tested on treading water and disrobing, with groups led by multiple instructors and lifeguards overseeing the final class activities and award ceremonies.

Crystal Pool Athens Brownies Glen Hanes Irene Olson Joan Bush Della Mae Parfitt Joseph Garer John Buchel Virginia Beasley Helen Stauffer Nancy Rutherford Helen Windisch Joan Vance Patsy Wolf Jan Windisch Virginia Cottingham Jean Vance Jack Andrew Crayton Weese Sara Slater Judy Canale Sharon Wilson Marilyn Sue Lands Sue Anne Hunter Shirley Hunter Mary Oberholzer Freda Williams Nancy Downing Darlene Tom Nancy Lee Dave Carmichael Kathryn Sidders Charlotte Coury Anne Guerra Nanette Woodworth Marie Stehr

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