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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1941

Page

6

Ohio University bride wed in Good Shepherd ceremony

Patricia Duncan Palmer and James Harrison Roach married at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. The couple, active on Ohio State and Ohio University campuses, exchanged vows before family and friends with organ music and a reception at Howard Hall. The bride, a Kappa Kappa Gamma member, held an MA from Ohio University, while the groom, a Psi Chi member, earned his MA at the same university. Out-of-town guests included retired General Foltz and Col. and Mrs. Schetbin among others.

Patricia Palmer James Roach Episcopal Church Ohio University Patricia Duncan Palmer Re P Palmer Fort Samilouston Texas James Harrison Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Ohio State Patricia Duncan R. G. Parrington Col. Palmer Dorothy Hanna Canton Lee S. Roach Roach Loren Swedenburg William Rose Glen Engelke Edwin Evans Robert Howard Hall Kappa* Kappa Gamma Kappa Kappa Gamma Ohio State University Strollers, Dramatic Society Ohio States of Pan Hellenic Council W.aa. Council Mirrors Boot and Psi Chi Orary Clarence Roach Tau Delta Blue Key Torch Jay’ Club Athena Oberlin College LS. Foltz Washington, D.C HD. Schetbin Guy Manning Fort Hayes Carolyn Keefer Elizabeth Fahnestock Meeker Ter Williger Circleville Fred Sexhauer Chillicothe Laird Dean Cleveland Robert’ White Logan C. H. Roach Columbus

Residents host guests during Commencement week

Guests visiting from Cleveland Cincinnati and Fort Myers stayed with local families around Mansfield during Commencement. Prof. and Mrs. L J Addicott hosted relatives at Elmwood Place after a week in New York City. James Roach wed Patricia Palmer in a ceremony attended by Eugene Barbee and Ruby Calver.

L. J. Addicott Elmwood Place New York City Addicott Genevieve Apgar Pemaquid Point Gertrude “Addicott Professor Addicott Cincinnati D. E. Marquis Shafer Sr Mansfield Warren Fort Eugene Barbee Ruby Calver Lexington Paul Coffey Church St Lot Hutch Inson Harold Hutchinson Eva ‘Hutchinson Leowin Hutchinson Geneva

Commencement announcements and local notices compiled

The report lists graduates and guests from the 1941 Ohio University class including Ural Westfall and Philip Sackson, with notes on post graduation plans at B F Goodrich Akron. It also mentions community figures at the event and a Progressive Sunday School Club meeting at Richland Avenue Methodist Church Friday at 8 PM with leaders and committees named.

Bride of Monday

Mrs James Harrison Roach formerly Patricia Palmer is welcomed at the Church of the Good Shepherd in an afternoon ceremony. She is the daughter of Col and Mrs R P Palmer of Fort Sam Houston Texas.

Luncheon at Country Club Honors University Leaders

Dr. James Fulton Zimmerman of the University of New Mexico and his wife were honored at a Monday luncheon at the Country Club attended by fourteen guests. Zimmerman delivered the morning commencement address at Ohio University and stayed as a guest of President and Mrs. James in Athens. The host, President James, welcomed visiting presidents of six state universities for the Executive Committee meeting of the National Association of State Universities, with Zimmerman serving as secretary treasurer.

National Assaton of State Universities James Ohio University

Army Training Echoes From Pvt Imes At Camp Grant

A letter from Pvt Richard Imes of Company D describes 14 day quarantine then training at Camp Grant. He shares daily routine from roll call to hikes, notes a fellow from Athens, and compares army life to college. He mentions Red Cross sewing drive and volunteer call at Girl Scout Rooms for garment work.

Richard Imes Camp Grant Tam Chicago Athens Dye Hitler Germany

Club Calendar Week of Tuesday Activities

Tuesday meetings at Odd Fellows Hall include W T meeting at 7 p.m. Strine Wilard Smith 3 N Shannon Ave hosts a short business session. Tuesday Needle Club holds annual dinner 6 p.m. at Sulette Members bring own food to church. Wiener Toast event Tuesday night for Friendship Cass at Richland Ave Church. The fair, postponed. Wednesday Mothers Club meets 7:30 p.m. at home of Mrs Glenn Atkinson. Hooper Stars led by Howard Henkle with officers installation. Union Veterans Daughters meet 7:30 p.m. at Legion Home.

Odd Fellows Hall Wilard Smith Shannon Ave Friendship Cass Richland Ave Femme Tf Strine Cele Mire Glenn At. Kinnon Hooper Howard Henkle

Child Study Club Annual Dinner Highlights

Twelve members attended the Child Study Club annual dinner at Hotel Berry Thursday night. Gifts were given to Mrs. Howard Bearg, Mrs. Carol Beatty, Mrs. Ernest Baughman, and Mr. Pred White. A mystery prize went to Mrs. Harty. Perfect attendance pins went to Beatty and White. Plans were made for a picnic at Sells Pane on Thursday, June 19 at 8:90 pm.

Berry Thureday Mra Howard "Af Bearg Carol Beatty Ernest Baughman Pred White Howe Arin Mra Harty Fis Gue

Birthday Dinner For George Sheldon At Athens Home

On June 9 George Sheldon reached his 21st birthday with a dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hanunduay in Athens. Attending were Mrs. and Mrs. Rosdanvon and son Charles, Mrs. Warren Hanson and children Dennis Lara and Harold Sharpsbura, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sheldon, Mr. and Mrs. Cast Hanson and son Carl, and others of Athens. Mentioned were friends and family including Mr. and Mrs. George Sheldon.

Roy Han Uinday George Sheldon Ros Danvon Charles Ce Anal Ir Warren Hanson Dennis Lara Harold Sharpsbura Charles Sheldon Cast Hansor Carl Eorge Sheldon Athens Jacob Feth Elm Golf Farm Fred Crouch Fred Walker Akron Harley ‘Moler Moler David Feth George Feth Shirley

Republican Women To Join Citizenship Day Program

Republican Women from Athens join the Citizenship Day program at Pomeroy on Thursday June 12. Nine counties participate under State Employees League sponsorship with the Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce handling arrangements. Mrs Anna Evans urges women with cars or those needing rides to call for transportation and banners will be given at Hotel Berry to join the caravan for the Pageant of Patriotism at Rock Springs Fairgrounds.

Reyeceet Athena County Pomeroy Rock Springs Fairgrounds Bcation State

Alumni Speak at Class Reunions at Lind ley Hall

Alumni from multiple classes gathered Sunday at Lind ley Hall for university luncheons and an Alumni Reception. Speakers included Dr. Charles F. Blake 1801 class Baltimore Md Dr. Hiram Roy Wil en 1896 Athens Man ing G Coultrap 1906 Chillicothe Dr. W E McCorkle 1911 Akron Alec Kerr New York City Atty erl C Shively 1021 Columbus Elizabeth Gardner Munting ton W Va 1926 and George M. Brown Cleveland 1931. About 253 alumni attended the Sunday after noon event hosted by alumni secretary Clark E. Wile at the home of Mr and Mrs Williams Elmwood Place.

Lindley Hall Charles F. Blake Baltimore Hiram Roy Wilen Athens Maning G. ‘Coultrap Chillicothe W. E. McCorkle Akron Alec Kerr New York City Atty Erl C. Shively Columbus Elizabeth Gardner Muntington W. Va George M. Brown Cleveland Clark E. Wile Williams Elmwood Place

Albany Bride Guests In McArthur

Mr and Mrs W S Gibson and Mr and Mrs L C Gibson Albany Route Two were dinner guests of their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Rodney Oller McArthur Sunday.

Mcarthur W. S. Gibson L. C. Gibson Albany Route Two Rodney Oller

Want Women for Red Cross Sewing

Athens women volunteer for Red Cross garment production this summer. Athens Girl Scouts donate rooms at 74 E State St for a Community Sewing Center opening June 11. Women may attend in the morning, stay for potluck and afternoon. bring a thimble luncheon dish and table service. Electric sewing machines are requested for use by volunteers.

Athens Emsut Red Cross Clover Farm E. State St Tesday

Bishop Class Elects Officers at Central Ave Methodist

At a meeting of the Bishop Class of Central Ave Methodist Church officers for the coming year were elected. Names include Mrs Lenora Yoho vice president, Antle secretary, Mrs Lucy Wal assistant secretary, Mrs Millicent fet flower committee, Mr Martha Momine press reporter, Mrs Kate Jones catechist, Mes me Laut Piero fret aust teache ANNOUNCE EIKIat, Mary White second ae, Mr George Lovsey assistant teacher, Hazel Byers parents of Plane were made for Memorial services for deceased. The grandparents are Africe conducted at the June meeting and Mrs Oster, Loveey end. Ste. George Byers Athens.

Yoho Antle Lucy Wal Millicent Fet Flower Martha Momine Kate Jones Tony Zr Mra Oster Loveey End Ste George Byers Athens

Marriage Meddlers and a Kidnapping Twist

Adele Garrison Ulua tale follows Olga and Philip Veritzen as they chase a mystery around Marion and Carolyn’s alleged innocence. Tension rises as confidences crack and a perilous escape through winding woods unfolds, with a dramatic lead toward a possible continuation tomorrow.

Ulua Marion Olga Philip Dicky Ticer Philip Veritzen

TON JON relief claims by Athens Ohio man

An Athens Ohio farmer testifies that TON JON relieved lengthy kidney and bowel problems after years of distress. He says the remedy stabilized his kidneys and bowels, improved weight, energy, and work capacity, and praises its safety. He urges others to visit Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store in Athens for a representative.

Athens Ton Jon Lars A. A. Buck Ohio Thad Nora Radl Ford Ton Jon Health Re Quick Quick's Cut Rate Union St

Naomi Bible Class to Meet at Mrs Grant Michael Home

The Naomi Bible Class will meet on Wednesday June 1 at 8 00 at the home of Mrs Grant Michael. The event gathers members for study and fellowship at a private residence in The Plains Mississippi.

Naomi Bible Grant Michael

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