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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1936

Page

8

Miss Eileen Decker and Jimmy Littler Wed in Athens

Miss Eileen Decker daughter of Mr and Mrs M G Decker and Mr Jimmy Littler son of Mr and Mrs Herb Littler were married at Rev W H Fowler home on N College Street after the Athena High School graduation ceremonies Mrs Littler wore a white commencement dress with pink roses as she carried a pink bouquet The couple will reside at 105 1 2 E Union St Other notes include Delta Phi Delts announcing Kathryn Hopfinger Gypsum Ohio as freshman art award winner at Ohio University and other social news involving local residents.

Eileen Decker M. G. Decker Grosvenor St Jimmy Littler Herb Littler E. Union St W. H. Fowler N. College St Rev. Fowler Athena High School Littler Sans Souci Athens Athens High School Delta Phi Delts National Art Honorary Kathryn Hopfinger Gypsum Onio University Robert Bingman L. H. Bingman Ohio University Delta Phi Delta National Art Honorary Fraternity Kansas City Bingman Edith Wray Ohio Helyn Jones James A. Jones E. State St Canton Miriam Derfer Miss Jones Miss Derfer Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority Lucille van Dyke Sulphur Wells H. M. Stimson

ME Auxiliary To Give Lawn Social Friday

The Woman's Service Auxiliary of the First Methodist Church sponsors a lawn social Friday at 25 N. College St the home of Dr. and Mrs. Wilbur H. Fowler. Proceeds aid the Epworth League for summer camp participation. Events start 5 20 p m with sandwiches coffee ice cream cake and watermelon.

Woman's Service Auxiliary First Methodist Church Wilbur H. Fowler N. College St Epworth League N. 8. Welk Carl Ferguson W. E. Clark J. W. Hudson P. B. Burns D. R. Clippinger J. D. Haskins Ruth Lewis Annabelle Haller Frances Hartman Will Drake Fowler J. H. McClure

Summer Frock In Wood-mint Crepe Promises Warm-Weather Style

Simplicity shines in a four way crepe frock called Wood-mint suitable for town wear in June. Easy pattern instructions X2762 available from Athens Messenger Pattern Department New York for fifteen cents. Sizes 12 to 20 and 30 to 40 with size 16 requiring 38 yards of 39 inch fabric.

Athens Messenger Pattern Department W. 17Th St New York N. Y

Brown Family Birthday Night At Sand Ridge Home

Friends and relatives gathered at G W Brown's Sand Ridge home to celebrate three family birthdays: G W Brown aged 72, grandson Frederick Brown aged 13, and granddaughter Dorothy Brown aged 7. Attendees included numerous Brown family members and guests, with sweet pea decor and cake, ice cream served. Nabby Lee Ames Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution plans a Saturday meeting at 2:30 pm with regent Mrs R W Finsterwald.

G. W. Brown Sand Ridge Brown Frederick Brown Dorothy Brown Brown Home John H. Gillette Cecile Davis Anne Gillette Lyle Brwn Earl Sauders A. L. Brown Leroy Brown Ralph Brown Jack Butters Charles Brown Herman Brown Cledyth Glennis Nabby Lee Ames Daughters of the American Revolution R. W. Finsterwald Regent College St

Wesleyan Needle Club Elects Officers at Luncheon

Wesleyan Needle Club elected officers at a 1 o'clock luncheon in McArthur. Helen Bingman was named president, Iva Stemple vice president, E. D. Shrout recording secretary treasurer, and R. G. Palmer corresponding secretary. Shrout presided as retiring president. Twelve members and six guests attended, with group singing and a solo by Bartha Jo Kinsel.

Wesleyan Needle Club Leyan Needle Club McArthur Helen Bingman Iva Stemple E. D. Shrout R. G. Palmer Shrout John Grekila W. H. Fowler Albert Jenkins Ralph P. Fowler Little Bartha Jo Kinsel Shirley Miller Bartha Jo Kinsel

Sorority Dance at Sans Souci Honors Athens Seniors

Seventy five couples danced to Jimmy Littler and his orchestra at the Sans Souci dance in the Athens Country Club. The event honored graduating seniors and guests while celebrating a wedding of Mr and Mrs Jimmy Littler Thursday night before Athens High School commencement.

Jimmy Littler Athens Country Club Athens High School Phyllis Logan Robert Daggett Littler F. D. Forsyth Oscar Fulton Harry Foster Ann Beasley Eleanor Roe Dorothy Roe Jean Morton Marjorie Beasley Mary Ellen Bibbee

Faithful Few Club Welcomes Three New Members

Three new members joined the Faithful Few Club on Thursday night at a meeting hosted by Mrs. G. W. Schenz and other members including Mrs. Forest Chism Mrs. C. P. McLeod and Mrs. Frank Barber. President Mrs. Raymond Bardin led the business session and a July family picnic was planned. Fantan prizes went to Mrs. Harold Morris Mrs. Stanley Nida and Mrs. Mabel Mapes with a mystery prize to Mrs. Maples. A two course luncheon and candy filled cream pitcher favors were enjoyed. The next gathering is set for June 25 with Mrs. Ward Swartz.

Faithful Few Club G. W. Schenz Hudson Ave Forest Chism C. P. McLeod Frank Barber Raymond Bardin Fantan Harold Morris Stanley Nida Mabel Mapes Maple Ethel Downing Ward Swartz Morris Ave

Notable Athens residents travel and academic ties described

A parade of local figures pursues summer plans and jobs. Dr. Velma Phillips will spend summer in New York City with family while Wayne Henderson leaves Athens High School to join Travelers Insurance as an inspecting engineer. Others head to Pittsburgh Chicago Columbus and Michigan for study visits vacations or graduations.

Velma Phillips Ohio University New York City Della Phillips Carol Phillips Wayne G. Henderson Athens High School Traveler's Insurance Co Chicago

Graduation Dinner Honors Charles Coury at Joe's Riverside Inn

Mr and Mrs Tom Coury honored their son Charles with a graduation dinner at Joe's Riverside Inn on Wednesday night Decorations reflected Athens High School colors red and black The cake matched these colors Principal Oliver L Wood and several invited guests attended including Pete McKinley Carl Roberts Walter Porter and business Cos group of Charlies friends with many named attendees Also Delores Phelps a Memorial High School instructor spent the summer with her parents at 120 Central Ave

Tom Coury Charles Joe's Riverside Inn Athens High School Oliver L. Wood Pete McKinley Carl Roberts Walter Porter Edwards. Dowell Charlies Myers Faulkner Dutch Entwistle Dick Lockard Leonard Smith Carl Beasley Bruce Lawson Frank Calvin Chris Corbin Bob Davis Buddy Stauffer Douglas Hall Charles Dalton Charles Kerns Albert David Paul Antoinette Joe Coury Delores Phelps Memorial High School St. Marys E. H. Phelps Central Ave

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