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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1940

Page

6

Quiet Social Wedding At The Bride’s Home

The article reports the marriage of Miss Viola and Mr Burleigh with guests of the Burleigh family in a ceremony at the bride’s home, 18 Oak St. Decorations featured pink and white peonies, lilies, and roses. The Rev J W Danford of the First Methodist Ep church officiated as guests observed a simple ceremony.

Viola Burleigh Charles B. Burleigh Yarns Lewis Oak St Jeno W. Danford Methodiat Epureh

Personal notes of Athens University graduates and guests

A stream of commencement guests and family visits fills Athens as Ohio University students, alumni, and friends gather. Faculty members Prof. Gaylord and Prof. Thackery host and attend ceremonies while relatives from Logan, Columbus, and distant states arrive for reunions and celebrations.

Miss Aronhalt and Mr Davis Wed in June Ceremony

Miss Aronhalt of Coshocton and Mr Benton Davis Jr of Shinnston West Virginia were married Saturday afternoon June 1 at First Presbyterian Church Athens. Rev Fred Luche officiated and a reception followed at the 77 Franklin Ave apartment. Attendants included Miss Virginia Evans and best man Frank Sturm with a guest list of local family and friends.

Aronhalt Davis Rev Lucis Presbyterian Church Seanatree Peart Lockett Aronhalt Coshocton Benton Davis, Jr S. Benton Davie Sr Shinnaton West Virgini Firs Presbyterian Church Athens Fred Luche Franklin Ave CW. Lockar Virginia Jane Evans Ckson Ohio Frank D. Sturm Shinnston W. Va Obert F Davis Pittsburgh Robert D. Rover Stanley’ R. Carter Coshocton High School Business College Coshort National Youth Administration Zanesville Athine Ste. Davis Shinnston High School Altended Carnegie Tech West Virginia’ University Fairnysit State Teachers' College Cho’ State University Columbus National Youth Admini ‘Stration Wed Ming Pearl Lockard Ronhalt Mee Walter Malliay C. W. Lockeard John E. Lockard J. KR. McParland Patty Lockard Clarence E Clarence E. ” Avonhalt, Cothocton; Mr and Mra. Robert, J. Cavanaugh Wilbur Barne Benton Davis Frank D._ Sturm W. Vai Robert F. Davis J. R Johnson la Rue Robert C. Kleinschmidt Pomeroy Sanford Evans Maxine Brunton Jackson Dwight ‘Aronbalt May Tyfinger Rita J. Rose Irena FE Wright Hom Wisterman Jane Evans E. S. Haller Stanley R. Carter Robert D. Royer

Birthday celebration at John Landis home Carbondale

A group of relatives and friends gathered at John Landis’s home in Carbondale Sunday night to celebrate his birthday. Attendees included Ike Hansel Boyd Blume Richard Carpenter Woodrow Blume Paul Wolty and others. Music was provided by several locals and refreshments served late. Miss Mary Gostyia from Cleveland was the commis guest of her brother Milton Gostyia. Miss Lenora Woods from Columbia and Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Davis from Jackson also attended. Dr. James R. Patrick and Mrs. Patrick of Ohio University will travel to Webster Spring with their children for several weeks. Marianne Class reunion planned for June 10. Circle One of Central Avenue Methodist Church will meet Thursday for quilting and business.

Eco Wiliams Shepherd Morris Ave Cleveland Wiliam P- Fouts Georgia Kilpatrick Mulberry” St Faye Shriner Loan Mise Mary Seely Pugh Wellston St Relvention One My Trobert Main Bernadie Sqrague Med F. Sprague Morris A Rabhie Cane Mr. Main Quantico Nevill Marine ‘Enerves Nora Atkinson N. Lancaster St Me. Merrill Th Atekinson Logan W. Va Atu Nnt Ohio University Mist Ruth Growdon Akron Athens” High School Nice's Park Sun Jim Logan John Landis Carbondale Richard Carenter Paul Wolty Floyd Mosure Woodrow Blume Mary Gostyia R Brother Milton Gostyia Lenora Woods Columbia Merrill Davis Tianita Allison Jackson Alpha

Athens Garden Club Meeting Date Correction

The Athens Garden Club will meet Monday June 17 at the home of Mr. Harry Foster with Mrs. Fred McKay in charge of the program, correcting a calendar date error. Weekend guests included Ms and Mrs John Rogers and children Betty Paul and Byron of Alpha and Mr J Joan of New Vienna, who attended memorial services at Br Church Sunday. They returned to their homes Monday.

Garden Club Athens Garden Club Harry Foster Fred McKay John Rogers Andree Betty, Paul and Iyron Alpha J. 1 Joan New Vienna J. H. Rogers

Vermillions Host Married Peoples Class Meeting Honor Guests

Dr HT Philips spoke at an outdoor Craton church Married Peoples Class gathering honoring three laVers and depts. Attendees included Br Eaton Cameron and Pearl Chae with a history of the era recited. After the meeting forty four members and guests, including Mr and Mrs Marquis of Mariet and Mr and Mrs Paul F Saylor, enjoyed a roast.

HT. Philips Daveer Rai Roe Mday Mere Bronyiea Hare ‘Merber Eaton Cameron Homie E Eeege Cortaltena Torah Wlener Marquis Mariet Paul F. Saylor Charestan W. Va Carl Wharton Athens

Miss Davis Bride In 1938 Ceremony

Miss Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs D C Davis of Coolville marries Dale Heil of Bellaire Ohio in a October 8 1938 ceremony read by Rev W S Patterson at St Pauls Methodist Oakland Ohio Mary Tand a University graduate formerly taught in Troy Township Schools and Bellaire city schools He attended Mt Union College Alliance and works at Yorkville Works Wheeling Steel They will reside in a new home on Rock Hill Pike near Bellaire The Messenger editors Gordon K Bush and H Harris attended an Ohio Select List meeting in Ashtabula with visits to Ashtabula Star Beacon and Painesville Telegraph The trip included stopping in Zanesville to pick up Edgar Shits of Zanesville Publishing Company Mr Clara W Rose of Wilmington visits for Ohio University commencement rehgins

D.C. Davis Coolville Mary Dale Heil Bellaire Ohio W. S. Patterson St. Paul's Methodist Church Oakland Tand Mia Oho Troy Township Hell Mt Union College Alliance Yorkville Wheeling Steel Company Rock [Hii Pike Gordon K. Bush H. Harris the Messenger Ashtabula Painesville Industrial Rayon St. Zanaavie Edgar Shits Zanesville Publishing Company Clara W. Rose Wilmington W. R. Cable E. State St Ohio University

Calendar of Club Events at Richland Avenue Church

Friendship Class meets Wednesday June 5 at 7 30 p m with a progressive party starting at Helen Morgan home 473 Richland Ave then wiener roast at Francis Gianier Hastings Addition guests bring own foods 8 W 7 U meets Wednesday 2 pm at Pree eaten Child Study Club hosts chicken dinner at Hotel Berry Wednesday 6 0 p m regrets to Mrs Bauchman by Tuesday afternoon Social Sewing Society meets Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Hasty Packer 117 E Untn St

Friendship Richland Ave Methodist Church Helen Morgan Francis Gianier Hastings Hotel Berry Social Sewing Society Mir Hashy Packer

Marriage Meddlers at Luncheon Plot

A fragment from a serialized tale shows Philip Veritzen arranging a post luncheon conference with Noel, Mary, Lillian, Harry, and Dicky while characters scheme to corral Noel. The scene hints at hidden disclosures and plans to manage tensions before a crucial meeting, ending with a tease of continuation tomorrow.

Harry Underwood Dicky Tegan Phil Noel

Educator Harriet Elliott Joins Roosevelts Defense Commission

Harriet Elliott, dean of women at the University of North Carolina Woman’s College since 1938, is the lone female member of President Roosevelt’s National Defense Commission. A leading NC educator and activist, she has long advanced women’s rights, democracy, and social service through state committees and national programs.

North Carolina Elliott Emergency Relief Administration 4. C. B. Ehringhaus ETA Clyde R. Hoey Conference of Southern Governors White House Unem America Miss Elliot Woman's College

Birthday Celebration for Mrs Nancy Perry in Honor Street

A local birthday gathering honored Mrs Nancy Perry at Honor Street with many guests and family members in attendance. Attendees included Ada and Theodore St Clair, Richard St Clair, Reginald Embry and son Gary, Frank Perry and daughters Desta Marlene and Patricia Ann, Roy Lee and daughter Mabel, Myrtle Gilkey, Fred White and son Joseph, Ralph Perry, and other relatives. The event highlighted community ties and familial support.

Nesey Nic Andre Ada Theodore St. Clair Richard Regiald Embry Gary Frank Perry Desta Marlene Patricia Ann Roy Lee Mabel Myrtle Gilkey Fred White Joseph Ralph Perry Nancy Perry

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