Daughters Honor Two Civil War Vets At Annual Dinner
Daughters of Union Veterans host a six o'clock dinner at the I O O F Hall for Hiram Tinkham and H A Dixon. Judge O F Rowland spoke on wartime service and the veterans shared memories of the 63rd Ohio and 18th O V I. The Plain’s residents aged 93 and 94 were praised for their careers and battles from Bull Run to Gettysburg and Sherman’s march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Tinkham
H. A Dixon
Daughters of Union
I. O. O. F. Hall
Mae Harmon
Nora Atkinson
Judge Rowland
O. F. Rowland
Athens County Court of Common Pleas
Dixon
Tinkham
Downington
Meigs County
63Rd
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Bull Run
Chancellorsville
Gettysburg
Sherman
Georgia
Mr. Tinkham
Plains
Beatrix Rosser
Fred Slaughter
M. F. McCune
Osie Snyder
Ed Seipel
Pearl Beal
J. R. Myers
A. H. James
Alex Root
Nell Pickering
Kate Shaver
William Partlow
Shower and Wishing Well Honors Miss Mary Guerra
A misc shower at the Business and Professional Women’s club rooms celebrated Miss Mary Guerra’s upcoming marriage to George Civille of Cleveland on August 29. Guests wrote wishes for the bride and read them aloud from a central Wishing Well as gifts were shown. The event featured blue and white decor, gold wedding bells, red roses, and two white cakes bearing the names Mary and George. Miss Guerra is acting secretary in Ohio University’s Extension Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Guerra
George Civille
Cleveland
Business and
Cline Building
Eleanor
Rowena Sprout
Athens
Sarah Thomas
Nelsonville
Virginia Roberts
Ohio University
Mary
George
Legion Auxiliary Picnic at Harvey Home
The American Legion Auxiliary held a picnic on June 6 at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harvey’s lawn 40 Stimson Avenue. Twenty two members and three guests attended. The event featured a decorated dinner setup and roses, followed by a business meeting. Mrs. Harvey reported 187.20 from poppy sales and awards went to Martha Lou Dowler and Phylis Mathews. A spring conference report was presented by Mrs. Charles H. Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Frank Harvey
Stimson Avenue
Martha Lou Dowler
Phylis Mathews
Oak Hill
Charles H. Russell
Personal Notices From Athens Ohio and Nearby Towns
Dr Byron Danford attends University of Cincinnati Medical School commencement and 1924 class reunion. Pauline Cone earns master’s in home economics from Columbia University and returns home to Athens with companions for summer. Carol Ruston visits with Thea Connett. Damon Watkins family hosts in Cedar Grove. J W Kelley hosts Mrs Ralph Fowler of Cambridge. Leigle Bentley and son Bobby are guests. Ella Lee Riley visits grandmother Mrs Mabel Grimes in Chesterhill. Grimes hosts dinner for Riley family. Eldridge Whipple visits Lancaster. Edward White and Clyde Baxter visit Hemlock Grove. Gladys Clouston of Carbon Hill visits Mulberry Street. Mrs Floyd Karne of Chauncey and Delores Cope visit Worthington. 31 Club plans Crystal Pool swim June 16. next meeting July 6 at Mrs Norman Hull with members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Danford
Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati Medical School
Pauline Cone
New York City
Columbia University
Miss Cone
Frank W. Cone
Franklin Ave
Athens
Charles Poling
Mary Louise Brown
Columbus
Polings
Cone
Leigle Bentley
Mary Eillen Wood
Bobby
Washington D. H
R. S. Wood
Morris Ave. Co
Ella Lee Riley
Mabel A. Grimes
Chesterhill
Grimes
D. P. Davis
Walter Hammon
Eyesville
Ella Riley
Billy Allen
Ella Lee
Denver Rowland
Crystal Pool
Fred van Meter
George Merchant
Norman Hull
Dorothy Frank
Kenneth Smith
Dwight Gaskill
Ivan Brown
William Morgan
Merrill Chase
Charles Tucker
Harold McGrath
Jessie Drake
Union Sunday School Class Meets At Mrs Pierce Home
The Young Peoples Class of Union Sunday School met at the home of teacher Mrs Elmer Pierce Tuesday night After the business meeting games were played and refreshments of ice cream and cake were served to Jo Ann Graham Lena Mae Saylor Vera White Clara Withers Elizabeth Carsey Patty Pierce Helen Holland Dana Carsey and Mrs Elmer Pierce McDougal Church Ladies Aid to hold bake sale and rummage sale at City Building June 8 9 and 10 proceeds for church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples
Union Sunday School
Elmer Pierce
Jo Ann Graham
Lena Mae Saylor
Vera White
Clara Withers
Elizabeth Carsey
Patty Pierce
Helen Holland
Dana Carsey
Round About The Town Athen s Badminton Fever And Royal Rumors
Outdoor recreation chatter in Athens highlights a growing badminton interest with locals like the Nolans Rauchs and Duplers. A front page nod to Mrs Helen Vanderbilt sparks romantic gossip about Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr and Tom Smith. notes about King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visit and a Megaphone senior survey at Athens High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Frank Nolans
Frankie Rauchs, Jr
Ralph Duplers
Helen Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Messenger
Tommy Smith
Atlantic
Pearl D. Carr
Uncle Sam
Ottawa
Canada
Carr
King George VI
Queen Elizabeth
Washington
D. C
Lindsay
Debu tante Mary Jane Cudahy Performs Night Club Dance
Mary Jane Cudahy dances with Harry Nair Smith at a New York night club during an evening of lively music and festive atmosphere. The pair enjoy a spirited performance as onlookers cheer in the crowded venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mary Jane Cudahy
Esther Class Hears Bardin and Thomas at Monthly Meeting
The Esther Class of the Christian Church held its monthly meeting in the church social rooms Monday evening. Miss Alice Bardin sang two selections and Professor Neil Thomas spoke with vacation photos from the Southwest. Next gathering will be in September at Mrs William Connett’s home with Mrs Sam Henderson as leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther
The
Christian Church
Roy Andrews
Wilbur Young
R. D. Graham
D. I. Gandee
J. C. Crossen
Matthew
J. W. Sands
Alice Bardin
Frank Gilham
Zola Dunfee
William Connett
Sam Henderson
Sarah Spencer Weds Charles E. Roush in Pleasantville ceremony
Mr and Mrs Elmer A Spencer announce the marriage of their daughter Sarah to Charles E Roush son of Mr and Mrs C D Roush Pleasantville Ohio The ceremony was Sunday May 28 at 745 am with Rev Ward C Radford officiating Roush a Ohio University graduate and Mrs Roush an Athens High School graduate class of 1938 They reside at 67 12 S Court St
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer A. Spencer
Brown Ave
Sarah
Charles E. Roush
C. D. Roush
Athens
Pleasantville
Ohio
Ward C. Radford
Roush
Ohio University
Athens High School
S. Court St
Mrs. O. C. McVay Hosts Potluck Dinner at Oakwood Place
Mrs. O. C. McVay entertained guests at a Tuesday potluck dinner at her Oakwood Place home. The house was decorated with garden flowers. attendees included A. L. Evans Emma Angell and many McVay and Potter family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. McVay
Oakwood Place
A. L. Evans
McVay
Emma Angell
Frank Biddle
Roger Biddle
Ed McVay
Martha Sue Potter
Hall Frye
Eldon Bolin
Ermiel Chesser
George
New Members of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
Four new members were inducted into Zeta Chapter during 7 o clock Sunday morning ceremonies. Names include Mildred Yeager Helen Fisor Jean Lauich and Ruth Ormsby with ties to Ohio locations and Indiana Penna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeta Chapter
Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
Mildred Yeager
Charles Goodrich
E. State St
Helen Fisor
Painesville
Jean Lauich
Indiana
Penna
Ruth Ormsby
Youngstown
One Woman To Another On Washing Machines
A narrator quotes a washing machine salesman arguing women should learn to wash. she recalls neighbors with mixed habits, tests two comforters after shopping with him, and notes a trend toward modern stream lined washers while joking about budget costs and long term savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger Office
Athens
Community Meetings and Social Events This Thursday
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs hold memorial services at IOOF Hall Thursday at 7 30 p m for deceased members. Martzolff Class of First Methodist meets at 7 30 p m for business and social hour. Women Missionary Society of Christian Church meets at 7 30 p m with men invited. Ladies Auxiliary Eagles meets at 7 30 p m at Eagles Hall with officer installation. Benefit party at IOOF Hall Friday 8 p m. Ow Gasco Sewing Club dinner Friday 6 30 p m at Hilltop Inn. notify chairman if unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Ladies Auxiliary of
Eagles
Eagles’ Hall
IOOF
Ow Gasco Sewing Club
Hilltop Inn
S.S.S. Tonic Promises Spring Health Boost
An advertisement touts S.S.S. Tonic as a spring lift to combat fatigue and low blood strength. It claims the tonic rebuilds red blood cells, boosts appetite, and improves digestion, with a free illustrated booklet offered by U.S.S. Co. Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S.S. Co
Atlanta
Dept. N
5588
Also Mentioned on This Page
G.A.R
Daughters of Veterans
By Grace McKee
63Rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry
18Th
Methodist Church
Athens Grange
Athens Grange Hall
Jonle
Hollywood
Jolene
Woodworths
South Court Street
Athens, Ohio
Legion Auxiliary
Harvey Home
Carol Ruston
James Ruston
Cedar Grove
W. Va
Thea Connett
Dana Connett
W. Union St
Rustones
Carol
Damon D. Watkins
Mrs. Pearly
J. W. Kelley
Morris Ave
Ralph Fowler
Cambridge
Eldridge Whipple
Lancaster
Edward White
Clyde Baxter
Hemlock Grove
Gladys Clouston
Carbon Hill
Pearly Gaskill
Mulberry St
Floyd Karne
Chauncey
Delores Cope
Helen Harvey
Worthington
Riley Gaskill
Portsmouth
Arthur
Clemmer Ralston
Mrs
Mrs. Pierce
McDougal Church Ladies Aid
Tom Biddle
Floyd Roberts
Zaleski
Bob Morrison
Richard Ines
Bill Mansfield
Citizens Military Training Corps
Gerald Tate
Navy
Bob Covert
Maine
HBF
William G. Cavanaugh
Belmont Park
S. A
Miss Bardin
Prof
Thomas
Sarah Spencer
Charles Roush
Mrs. O. C. McVay
S. S
Richland Ave. Methodist Church
Abner Frost
Glenn Atkinson
Cloyd Householder
House
Will Smith
Eleanor Laziman
Alexander Presbyterian Church
Sally McKnight
Albany Garden Club
Dana Williams
Sigma PI
Sigma Pi Fraternity
Park Place
Jack Fouche
Akron
William Me Jchem
Paul Pairan
William Kuhner
Jackson
Harold Peters
Lorain
Buster Brown and Allen
Vd. E. F. Sells
WN. Court St
By Marian Bush Reeder
Martzolff
First Methodist Church
SFE Joy Ny Living
S.S.S
Batistes
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