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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1939

Page

6

Miss Mary Helen Lee Weds Harold Rose In Kentucky Ceremony

Summer Society notices Mary Helen Lee daughter of Dr and Mrs W W Lee married Harold J Rose prosecuting attorney of Athens County July 15 at First Christian Church Williamstown Kentucky Rev K O Potts officiated Attendants were Mr and Mrs Bruce W Cook of Athens Mrs Rose a Ohio University graduate in Public School Music member of University Choir and Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Rose a Staunton Military Academy and Ohio State alum and Cincinnati College of Law graduate serving his second term as Athens County prosecuting attorney He is Kiwanis Club member The couple planned a two week trip then to reside in a Druggan Apartment on Church Street.

W. W. Lee Mary Helen Harold J. Rose Athens County First Christian Church Williamstown K. O. Potts Bruce W. Cook Athens Woman's Music Club Rose George W. Rose, Glouster Staunton Military Academy Staunton Ohio State University Cincinnati College of Law Alpha Tau Omega Phi Delta Phi Kiwanis Club Arthur Bleesing Betty Jones East Tawas Mich Druggan Church St

Athenians Return From Maine New York and Eastern Resort

Local residents recount vacations with relatives and friends across Maine New York and the Delaware Water Gap. Guests include the Nichols Beckley Sullivans Cavanaugh Roberts Householder Antoinetto and Kirk families plus others visiting the region and cities such as Cleveland Cincinnati and Toronto during extended weekends and trips. Frances Sullivan plans Ohio University attendance this fall while others fly or drive to destinations including the World’s Fair.

Pauline Swanson and Leo Townsend Charm Athens Visitors

Pauline Swanson head of a Hollywood publicity office and her husband Leo Townsend, a radio script writer, were in Athens amid a string of social events. The couple, noted for organizing Gracie Allen publicity stunts, visited theaters, attended luncheons, and planned a cross country trip including Yellowstone and San Francisco before returning to their Hollywood roles.

Pauline Swanson Hollywood Pauline Capitol Athens Leo Townsend The Berry Leo

Mrs. Rhoda McLead Hosts Homemakers Club Meeting

Mrs. Rhoda McLead hosted the Homemakers Club Friday at her New Marshfield Road home. Twenty six members and guests shared a noon picnic dinner assisted by her daughter Berneice and Miss Nan na. Plans included a Zaleski Park picnic on August 17.

Rhoda McLead Homemakers Club New Marshfield Road Berneice Nanna Zaleski Park I. N. McHarg

McDougal Homecoming and Church All-Day Meeting

An all-day homecoming is planned at McDougal Grove and McDougal Church on Sunday August 6. Residents and families connected to Hixon or McDougal Schools and Church are urged to attend and bring items for the informal program and their own table service.

McDougal Grove McDougal Hixon Ibring

Per rine lemon hybrid hits market in Florida

The Federal Bureau of Plant Industry develops a lemon lime hybrid named the Perrine lemon. It resembles a lemon in appearance and flavor while its pulp is pale greenish yellow like lime pulp.

Florida Federal Bureau of Plant Industry

Delta Kappa Lambda Initiation Dinner At Women's Faculty Club

The Alpha Lambda chapter held its initiation ceremonies and dinner at the Women's Faculty Club in Athens on Saturday July 29. Miss Mabel Olson of Athens was initiated, followed by a three course dinner. The crimson and gold table decor featured red rose buds and several songs were sung as a short business session followed. Out of town guests Miss Lucille Allard of Garden City New York and other visitors attended as honored guests.

Alpha Lambda Chapter Delta Kappa Lambda Society Women's Faculty Club Athens Mabel Olson Lucille Allard Garden City N. Y

Personal notices of social visits and club events

Mrs. Dean Turner visits Athens with plans to attend her niece Miss Alice Lockard's Aug 6 wedding. Dr and Mrs W W Lee return from Indian Lake. Several groups travel to Washington and 4 H camp at Ross Hocking. Reunions and dinners feature Mr and Mrs H A Reeder, Miss Myrtle Mitchell, and others. U C D 1812 picnic Aug 4 Strouds Run. McDougal Church cleaning Aug 3. Tips on cleaning light bulbs shared by a Delta Kappa Gamma member. Athens County chapter officers and twenty-one members listed.

Dean Turner Akron John Lockard E. Mulberry Blanche Delle Finsterwald Strouds Run

Baby fashions fade as elegance returns in 1939 fall

Paris fashion writers predict a shift to mature feminine style. High bosom lines, small waists, rounded hips will dominate, with dull groomed complexions and restrained rouge. Fashion experts urge POSTURE, love makeup, and mature behavior, ushering in a grown up lady look. W.B.A. Friendly Society meets Friday Aug 4 at 7 30 p m at Mrs. Clyde Littler's home.

Mainbocher Sey Rosett Hargrove Paris W.B.A. Friendly Society Clyde Littler Stewart St

Nelsonville Eagles Visit Jacksonville Aerie Tonight

The Nelsonville Eagles will send several members on a visitation to Jacksonville Aerie tonight. The trip continues a long standing exchange between the two groups noted for enjoyable gatherings. Members may see Worthy President Clyde Byers for details.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Jacksonville Aerie Clyde Byers

Helena Antoiietto Weds Victor Thacker in Charleston

Helena Antoiietto married Victor Thacker of Charleston West Virginia on April 29 1939 after a breakfast at the Hotel Berry Their home is 1510 Dixie Street Charleston Mr Thacker works for the West Virginia Highway Commission The Theta Phi Alpha sorority sisters attended with out of town guests Miss Mary Devlin Cleveland Miss Ann Moreland Ironton Miss Cecilia Collins Clairton PA Miss Elizabeth Smythe McArthur and Mrs Bernard Mace Cashen Cincinnati

Thacker Charleston Dixie Street Highway Commission of West Virginia Theta Phi Alpha Mary Devlin Cleveland Ann Moreland Ironton Cecilia Collins Claireton Elizabeth Smythe McArthur Bernard Mace Cashen Cincinnati

President's Annual Reception at Howard Hall

President and Mrs Herman Gerlach and James and Clark Williams of the Ohio University faculty hosted more than 200 people in the main lounge of Howard Hall Sunday afternoon from four to 5 30. Punch was served as students and faculty mingled informally and discussed future plans.

Herman Gerlach James Clark Williams Ohio University Howard Hall

Frank Family Holds First Reunion in Nelsonville

The Frank family held the first annual reunion at S. S. Frank home in Nelsonville on July 30 with relatives from Columbus Gallipolis Ostrander Athens Mason and Gallia counties attending. R R Lucas was elected president, Gilbert Meal secretary treasurer, S S Frank historian, and Wilda Lucas Onida Lucas Mary Jane Frank entertainment committee. The next gathering is planned for Gallipolis on the last Sunday in July.

Frank S. S. Frank Nelsonville R. R. Lucas Wilda Onida Columbus Letitia Gilland Gallipolis Orville White Gilbert Meal Adlai Lieving Mason W. Va Robert Louise Lieving

Club notices and campus wardrobe recalls

Calendar items list July 31 meetings for The 31 Club at Chase home 12 miles south of Athens M and H Circle wiener roast at I N McHarg home New Marshfield Road Husbands invited Plains Child Study Club meets July 31 7 30 p m at Elwood Daugherty home American Legion Auxiliary meets Legion Home 66 Ladies Aid meets D L Jones home Second St Colorful fall campus sweaters feature short sleeve pullovers with matching sleeveless cardigans in Indian cashmere bold color blocks like jockey silks red blue brown gold and more.

31 Club Merrill Chase Chase Athens M and H Circle I. N. McHarg New Marshfield Road The Plains Child Study Club Elwood Daugherty Ladies Aid Central Ave. Methodist Church D. L. Jones Second St

Birthday Party Honors 15th Anniversary of Ethel Pierce

A surprise birthday party was given at Poston in honor of Ethel Pierce on her fifteenth anniversary. Guests included Helen Smith Jeanne Slagle Carrie Jane Augustine Ethel Chiki Norma Clark Delores Hunter Olga Hunter Venice Hunter Vera McBride Jack Mitchell Betty North Carl Bradley Ted Wood Billy Wood Lewis McDaniel John Brookhart Ralph Moody Lois Closter Tommie Lou Wood Denzil Porter John Porter Matilda Fograssy Lois Nagle Mra Emma Wood Ida Williams and sons Wilbur Henry Robert Jones Shade Mr and Mrs Fred Sapp and daughters Grace Faith Allen Harley Pierce and others. The guest of honor received many presents and late hour refreshments were served.

Ethel Pierce Poston Helen Smith Jeanne Slagle Carrie Jane Augustine Ethel Chiki Norma Clark Delores Hunter Olga Hunter Venice Hunter Vera McBride Jack Mitchell Betty North Carl Bradley Ted Wood Billy Wood Lewis McDaniel John Brookhart Ralph Moody Lois Closter Tommie Lou Wood Denzil Porter John Porter Matilda Fograssy Lois Nagle

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Mary Helen Lee Harold Rose Maine New York Eastern Lyman Innis Philadelphia Oan Walter Sullivan Washington, D. C Herman G. James East Union St Frances Sullivans Phil Swanson Indianapolis Ind Fort Benjamin Harrison California John Jones Earl Hooper Harry Begg Marietta Ave Kenneth Begg Henry Begg Townsend South Hartswell D. J. Cavanaugh Detroit Shirley Ann Jerry Andrew Cavanaugh Kentucky Tennessee Carolinas Cavanaughs Mr. Cavanaugh Canaanville J. B. Roberts Franklin Ave Toronto J. FE. Householder N. High St Virginia North Carolina Reds Dora Antoinetto S. Hich St New York City F. M. Hutchinson S Court St Devi's Lake, Mich W. B. Halbert Paul Kirk Steubenville E. L. Church John Jagers Kirk Lena Boelzner Bob Western Reserve University Jack Benny Man About Town Ara Pete Smith Athena Lionel Barrymore Sir Cedric Hardwicke Beulah Bondi Und Merkel Bobs Watson Amas Katherine de Millert Ohlo Olympic Boulevard Mortimer Stinkey Townsends Airedale J. B. Swanson West Union Street Gracie Allen BY Swanson Gracie Mr. Townsend Salvatore Dali Ken Murray John Barrymore Galveston Texas Gulf of Mexico Flint Michigan Harry Beckley Athens Country Club E. C. Bibbee Clarks Chapel Social Clarks Chapel Delta Kappa Lambda Grosvenor St Indian Lake C. J. Flowers Rose Price Blanche Price Washington, D. H Lucy Barrett Alfred Barrett J. Earl Snively Chesterhill Barrett Mary Cheatham W. Carpenter St Phyllis Carpenter Ross-Hocking H. A. Reeder N. Congress St Fred Reeder Myrtle Mitchell Shannon Ave William Mulford Alice June Mitchell Ralph Joseph Billy Ralph J. G. Hope R. H. Galigher Huntington R. C. Hess Morris Ave F. J. Beasley Grandview Heights Galigher Mcdougal Church Marcita Halkyard Joliet Illinois Halkyard Delta Kappa Gamma Adda Maccombs Blanche Moorehead Melvin Danielson Edna Felt Lillian Stover Clara DeLand Margaret Laverty Mary Ward Ruth Cook Helen M. Evans Estelle M. Reynolds Orpha Dinsmoor Edna E. Felt Marie Katherine Warehime Adda Maccormis Beatrice Barber Florence Cook Treva Black Lucille Davis Jessie A. Doolittle Loreta Shook Alicia Hart W.B.A. Society Helena Antoiietto Victor Thacker Dora Mary Antoiietto Helena American Legion Auxiliary Legion Logan
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