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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1949

Page

12

Athens WCTU Plans County Institute for June 22

At a June 1 meeting, Athens WCTU announced an all day June 22 Institute at the Presbyterian Church to showcase work methods, past achievements, and department aims with a noon fellowship. Officers to be elected at the next meeting, and courtship of bed pocket sewing for Veterans Hospital outlined alongside prize winners and cooperative supporters.

Athens Women's Christian Temperance Union L. B. McCune Athens County Institute Presbyterian Church WCTU Everett Cross Athens Woman’s Christian Temperance Union First Christian Church Veterans’ Hospital Ida Allison Athens County Department of Soldiers and Sailors A. J. Romine J. B. Maffett Althea Hunter Charles Andrews Paul Kimes A. E. McConkey Harper Pendry Ethel Woolf Mildred Murphy Leonard Charles Cooley Kappa Phi Sorority The Athens Messenger Southern Ohio Electric Company Hubert Koker

Club Names New Officers for Year

Officers for the coming year for Jolly Girls' Sewing Club Guysville are president Mary Dianne Robinson vice president Marilyn Robinson secretary treasurer Marilyn Bernard news reporter Judy Whaley. Recreation leaders Wanda Ackley Sandra Marshal Carol Copeland health leaders Shirley Golden Patricia Hayes Rosalie Kim Athens members Shirley Hutchins Patricia Adams Carolyn Wade Coralyn Barnhart Mrs Delores Parsons is the group leader.

Jolly Girls’ Sewing Club Guysville Mary Dianne Robinson Marilyn Robinson Marilyn Bernard Judy Whaley Wanda Ackley Sandra Marshal Carol Copeland Shirley Golden Patricia Hayes Rosalie Kim Athens Shirley Hutchins Patricia Adams Carolyn Wade Coralyn Barnhart Delores Parsons

The Bride’s Quiet Wedding Plan Unveiled

An observant piece describes a bride in a white linen gown designed by Charles Armour with a stand-up collar and floral crown. It contrasts traditional beauty with a modern practical approach detailing hair care, simple styling, and a calm last minute prep mindset.

Charles Armour

Gilbert Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding in Coolville

Mr and Mrs C E Gilbert of Coolville Route Three marked their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at home on Sunday May 29 Guests included Ansel Gilbert Marion and others from Columbus Frost Belpre Indianapolis Indianapolis area and local towns. Refreshments were served by the hosts.

C. E. Gilbert Coolville Route Three Gilbert Ansel Gilbert Marion C. R. Gilbert Columbus Wilma Gilbert Marvin Frost Hamar Moaftlanea Childean

Mrs. Francis B. Fuller Hosts Duplicate Contract Club

Mrs. Francis B. Fuller entertained her duplicate contract club at her new Strathmore Boulevard home. Tuesday evening featured buffet dessert in the dining room before bridge. Pastel candles and spring flowers graced the buffet. high contract scores were by Mrs. Gerald Stauffer and Mrs. Edward A. Sprague. Mrs. Carl Clifford attended as a guest.

Francis B. Fuller Strathmore Boulevard Gerald Stauffer Edward A. Sprague Carl Clifford

Happy Home program feature at Married People's Class meeting

The Happy Home film on family life presented by Mr. M. T. Vermillion at Mrs. Gwen Tolson’s home 14% West Union Street. Devotions led by Mrs. Marvin S. Phillips with a prayer by Dr. Marvin Phillips. A dessert course followed. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Chase Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Vermillion Dr. and Mrs. M. T. Phillips Mrs. Bertha Fee and others.

M. T. Vermillion Gwen Tolson W. Union St Marvin S. Phillips Marvin Phillips Pearl Chase Gail Watkins M. T. Phillips Bertha Fee D. W. Burt Odessa Howell Myrtle Lawson

Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae Honor Graduating Seniors At Dessert

Zeta Tau Alpha alumnae entertained the college chapter’s graduating seniors with a dessert at Mrs. J. J. Woolley’s home on 169 N. Congress St. Eleven seniors were initiated into the alumnae group in a candlelight service.

Zeta Tau Alpha J. J. Woolley N. Congress St John Clark Margaret Biewener Lillian Simpson Pittsburgh Dorothy Brown Staten Island N. Y Rose Marie Gibbs Dover Patricia Jetter New London Dorothy Kimpel Warren Mariann Malony Youngstown Martha Matson Brookaville Marilyn Mielke

Mothers' Friendship Club May Meeting Hosted in Albany

Mrs. Harry Love hosted the Mothers' Friendship Club May meeting at Albany Route 1, with Mrs. Emile Clayton presiding. Readings on child care by Mrs. Love and Mrs. Reid Sewell. attendees included Mrs. James Allen, Mrs. John Crossen, Mrs. Earl White, Mrs. Emory Allen Jr, Mrs. Emile, Mrs. J. E. Stewart Jr, Mrs. Reid Sewell, Mrs. Gene West, Mrs. Glen Perry, and guest Mrs. Darrell Ross.

Mothers’ Friendship Club John Crossen Albany Harry Love Emile Clayton Love Reid Sewell James Allen Earl White Emory Allen, Jr Emile J. E. Stewart,Jr Gene West Glen Perry Darrell Ross

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