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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1940

Page

6

Athens Couple Marry in Quiet Ashland Kentucky Ceremony

Minx Hester Creed daughter of C H Creed of the Athens State Hospital and Marlon Wills Rose son of Mr and Mrs Frank Rose married in a small Monday service at the home of the bride’s aunt in Bellefonte Ashland with Rev Garis T Long presiding They plan a Kentucky wedding trip and will reside near Athens until their Morrison Brown Hill home is ready.

Athens Ashland Kentucky Minx Hester Creed C. H. Creed Athens State Hospital Marlon Wills Rose Frank Rose Canaanville J. C. Miller Bellefonte Ashisnd Garis T. Long Baptist Church of Belde Attwene Ohio University Athens High School Rove Rome Morrizon-Brown Hill

Mrs Ross Wright Hosts Luncheon and Shower for Louise Blackburn

Mrs. Ross Wright held a luncheon and shower Saturday June 8 at her home to honor Miss Louise Blackburn, the bride elect of Jecome Fenske. Attendants included the Blackburn family and friends from Yorkville School Steubenville with pink and white decor and favors. The guest of honor received a present of Fostoria crystalware.

Ming Lovine Muncxnum Jecome Fenske Yorkville Schoors Steubenville Meadow Wright Asn May Ave Nancy Ann Wright Louise Blackburn D. E. Blackburn Merrill Chase Paul Cotton Mary Terrell Mis Villa Tipple Eileen Dorr Dorothy Frank Ellen Terrell Helen Woodyart Mary Lawrence Mise Mildred Cox Agnes Terrell Mary Gilham Hazel Wilson Mise Bernice McLend Hazel Meek Albany Road Athens Ross Wright County Extension

Several Athenians Are Present at O. U. Alumni Reunion in California

Ohio University alumni gathered at a Palm Springs reunion with members from Athens and Southern California. Notables include Dr. Stanley Dougan of San Jose as secretary, plus: the Gates Van Dyke family, Harold Paul and Rose Jewert Paul of Pasadena, and Stella Van Dyke Knox Johnson. Also mentioned are Mrs. Dougan Nelle Stokes, Ossie Moss, and other former Athenians from Morgan County and Glouster.

O. U California Wumy Oy Clark E. Williams Stanley Dougan San Jose Calif Palm Springs Athens Ohio University Guy Sa Lenora van Dyke Los Angeles Harold J. Paul Rose Jewert Pasadena Hazel Lowell Banning Knox Johnson Stella van Dyke Gardnerville Dougan Nelle Stokes Morgan County Mise Lo Sell Glouster Charles M Coulter Paul Saylor

Capital Athenians Dinner Meet at Grove City Inn

Twenty members and friends of the Columbus Athenian Club dined at Elsner Inn Grove City on June 9 enjoying ideal weather and readings by Creamer Thompson Ferguson and Borth. Next gathering a picnic at James H Harrison’s home 184 W Third Ave Columbus. Guysville Ladies Aid to meet June 15 at Guysville Methodist Church to clean. Homemakers Club meets Thursday 10 am at Mrs James Earieh 221 W Washington St with potluck lunch.

Columbus-Athenian Club Elsner Inn Grove City Laure Creamer Athena Donald ‘Thompson Margaret Ferguson Anna L. Borth James H. Harrison Third Columbus Guysville Ladies Aid Guysville Methodist Church Homemakers’ Club James Earieh Washington St Hoon

What to Give the June Bride Practical Gifts This Year

A 1940s guide for wedding presents favors practical chic over ornate. Highlights include closet and boudoir sets with cedar linings and Koroseal treated boxes, durable pottery tableware, clever water pitchers with rocker bases, and compact serving pieces promising ease of use and modern style for the home.

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Woolville 4 H Club Ice Cream Social Saturday

Coolville news notes list upcoming events including the Woolville senior 4-H ice cream social on church lawn Saturday evening June 15 and a Toppers Club meeting at Joan Sheets home on Friday June 14. Other notes cover nearby visits and family happenings with community members in Coolville and surroundings.

Woolville Church Lawn Joan Sheets Eva Mae Betty Lou Clark Troy Grange E. H. Stout Mr. Oliver and Son Floyd Akron Stas Ernest Cole Dele Cole Cole Charles Cowdery Lawrence Crawford Chile Charleston Ralph Russell Margaret Quelltite Linworth Tre. Waite Lemert Columbus Bingen Min Sidney Stewart Kanauga EM. Daugherty Alfred Daugherty David Ross TB. Daugherty Curtis Mars Springfield Florence Buck Clarksburs Eva Nolan

Calendar Tuesday club meetings and community notices

Local clubs schedule Tuesday events at various homes and halls including Chi Omega Alumnae at the Chi Omega house College St and Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary at 32 Grosvenor St. Meetings cover elections tax stamps and vet telephones. Community groups Pocahontas Lodge Red Men’s Hall and BPW Club plan meetings and a Wednesday charity party at Richland Ave and Morris Ave.

Chi Omega S College St Harold McGrath Hastings Alpha Xi Delta Mire J.H. McClure Grosvenor St Pocahontas Lodge Red Men's Hall

Baptismal Services Highlight Racine Social Scene

Sunday baptism at the Baptist Church saw Charles Mallory and Bill Wood join the church, while local residents held weekend visits and hospital notices. Virginia Philson visited relatives in Columbus. Wilma Rose planned an indefinite stay in Butte, Montana, and Lon Gibbs entered Holzer Hospital.

Racine T. Shelton The Baptist Chuirch Charles Mallory Bill Wood Virginia Philson Columbus Frances Philson Racine RD Mary Alice Parker Minersville Mildred Roush Wilma Rose Butte Montana Lon Gibbs Racine R. D Holzer Hospital Gaspolis Ladies Aid Society Racine Methodist Church

Pauline Potts Weds Vernon Conkey in June Ceremony

Pauline Potts daughter of Renton Athens resident Mrs Ernest Potts wed Vernon Conkey son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Conkey Richland Ave ne in a Sunday June 2 ceremony at the home of Rev E Kenney the officiating pastor The bride wore navy blue with white accents The couple will reside at 73 Franklin Ave following a wedding dinner for immediate family.

Renton Potts Athens Martin Pauline Vernon Conkey Ernest Conkey Richland Avene E. Kenney

Personal Notes Highlight Prices Return From Visit and Family News

Mr Anna K Price 25 Elm wood returns from New where she visited daughter Miss Louise Price who earned a Doctor's degree at Columbia University. Lawrence William Clark toddler son of Mr and Mrs Willard Clark under care after surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital shows improvement. Mr and Mrs J M Vaden and baby son of Arlington VA conclude ten day visit with Iris Young and Baker Young family. Peter Young and Kelvin S Young nephew of Mrs Vaden also joined for visit. Walter Linscott and family guests of D S Linscott noted.

Anna K. Price Elmwood New Louise Ndt Sumner Price Price Columbia University Louise Price Lawrence William Clark Willard Clark Currier St Sinaj Sheltering ‘Arms Hospital J. M. Vaden Arlington Young Vaden Iris Young Lebanon Enn Peter Young Kelvin N. High St Walter Linscott Diane Danny Nelsonville D. S. Linscott Amesville

Round About the Town on Jobs and Skilled Labor

A local column cites a news item noting one fifth of about 300000 workers registered with the State Employment Service as killed workers. It argues democracy favors equal opportunity over white collar jobs and urges parents to value skilled trades, noting shortages of plasterers and apprentices. The piece critiques youth readiness for skilled labor and warns against bias toward white collar roles.

State Employment Service Athens Fone

Ice Cream Social Set by Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid

Ice Cream Social hosted by Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid on Friday June 14 on the church lawn. Serving begins at 8 30 p m with patrons invited to attend and support the church event.

Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid Jane

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