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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1949
Page
8
Mrs H E Miller and Mrs Fulton to entertain guests with a dessert bridge tonight at 175 E State St. The event is hosted by Mrs Henry E Miller Sr and Mrs Oscar Fulton, inviting friends to an evening of cards and conversation.
A guide explains concealing and shaping a beanie by inserting veiling inside the skull cap to lift the silhouette. Positioning at the crown front or back alters oval length and edge contour, with the veil pinned to the hairline to stay hidden and secure.
Mrs. Bibbee and Mrs. Danford hosted a dessert bridge at the Country Club Tuesday night for thirty six guests. The buffet featured yellow and white chrysanthemums with yellow candles in silver candelabra and awards in contract went to Mrs. Davis Crockett Brown Jones and Devlin. Emma LaFountaine of New Philadelphia was an out of town guest.
Mrs. William G. Cline hosted the June meeting of Intermediate Circle of the Child Conservation League at 358 May Ave. Nineteen members attended. The group plans to contribute to the Athens County Children's Home art project and immediately purchase an oxygen tent for children at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Co-chairs were named for a later box social.
Judy Fleck entertained six guests at a six oclock dinner on June 4 honoring Ann Collins who with her parents Dean and Mrs FE Collins will move to Albany NY. After dinner piano selections by La Follette and Mohi, then a Valley Drive In theater party. Also notes upcoming Legion Auxiliary meeting June 8 and alumni and PTA events with dates and hostesses.
Ohio University alumni plan a June 11 reunion luncheon at Lindley Hall with eight attendees. Reports include Zaleski Journal references, McArthur Enquirer items, and local ads. The Salvation Army doughnut story notes Lieut Col Helen Purviance retiring after 40 years. Athens clubs schedule June 9 meetings at 7:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
The Chase Circle of Ruth met at Mrs. Della Stanley’s home on June 2 for an all day gathering with a noon potluck for 30 members and guests. Ruth Carbaugh, Pauline Martin, and Merrilyn Stanley won prizes. next meeting set for July 7 hosted by Mrs Thelma Houck with Dorsene Houck leading devotions and program duties.
Hollywood reports a square dancing boom as fans cite postwar nostalgia and social appeal. Amateur caller Ronald Coleman guides Beverly Hills gatherings with local stars like Dick Powell while Frances Grant and Sherman Saunders explain the trend.
A parade of visitors to Athens and Ohio University tops this week’s social notes. Sallie Link, a Cleveland secretary and Ohio University graduate, plans to fly in for commencement events. Other guests include the Bott and Cottingham families, Wencewing and Foulk families, and visitors from Michigan, New York, and Illinois staying with local residents ahead of graduation ceremonies.
With many parents and friends visiting for Ohio University commencement, rooms for the nights of June 11 and 12 are requested. Returning alumni also seek lodging as local hotels are booked. Anyone with available rooms should call the Alumni Office at 24564.
A unique post commencement celebration for Athens Senior High graduates debuts Thursday June 9 with Barney Rapps Orchestra playing the Graduation Dance from 11 p.m. to 3 a m in the school gym. Club 49 theme, then a 3 45 a m film at a local theater and a 6 15 a m breakfast at the high school.
Mr and Mrs Edward F Jirik announce the birth of a daughter Elizabeth Ann on May 31 at Shelter ing Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Edward Jirik Cleveland and Mr and Mrs Eldon F Dailey Albany. Great grandmother is Mrs Lillian Peavey Albany. Mr Jirik and Mrs Jirik attended Ohio University. Former Athenians Everett Carbaugh and family visited Albany relatives.
Athens Chapter New England Women meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Berry Hotel with Miss Julia Fish and Mrs Fred D Coulson speaking. Federation Circle hosts annual social with husbands as guests at 8 p m at 25 Strathmore Blvd. respond to Mrs Sol Rosenberg by Monday. Thursday events include Amere Needle Club luncheon at 1 p m hosted by Mrs J Watt Grover and Sew-So Sewing Club at 8 p m at Cottage Tea House. Naomi Bible Class gathers tonight 7 30 p m at The Plains Church with co hostesses Mrs Harold Henry and Mrs Walter McDonald. WSCS of Union Methodist meets at Mrs Erma Wagoner’s Thursday June 9 at 7 30 p m.
Miss Lois Geraldine McGill and Mr. David Singer married May 21 1949 in Greenup Kentucky with Rev B L Allen officiating at the Methodist parsonage. The couple will reside in Toledo Ohio after the ceremony.
A party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hawk honored the Waterloo High School class of 1949 with games and refreshments. Attendees included Wanda Light Fritz, Bill Brooks, Nicky McBride, Joan Arnold and others along with the hosts. The Albany Community Garden Club announced a June 14 meeting at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Stevens home with speaker Mrs. Howell. Recent guests to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley included Earl Robinson and others from Newark at Chase. The Past Chiefs Club will meet Friday night at Mrs. McHarg home with Mrs. Marquis assisting.
Edna Mae McGlone and Robert Benson were married on Saturday June 4 in the Vanderhoof Baptist Church. The bride, daughter of L. H. McGlone of Coolville Route Three, wore white gabardine and red rose buds. sister served as maid of honor, Charles Benson was best man, and flower girls attended. The couple’s reception followed for immediate family and friends.
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