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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1941

Page

12

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Hosts Shower for Dorothy Michael

Miss Dorothy Nelle Michael, soon to wed Mr. George Minister, was honored by Sigma Phi Gamma members Monday night. The event highlighted her upcoming marriage and noted her prior year as editor, with two new officers appointed to replace her and Mr. Charles Gross who moved to Buffalo.

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Dorothy Nelle Michael Mr. George Miss Michael Middleport Charles Gross Buffalo Lucille Martin Gross Katharine Haller Sigma

Scout Day Camp Opens June 16 at Camp Rotan

Day Camp for Girl Scouts begins at Camp Rotan on Monday June 16 with a bus run to camp at 9 20 a m and return at 4 p m. First week dates are June 16 18 20 and second week June 23 25 27. Brownies attend June 17 and June 24. Pre camp staff training was June 12 at 1 00 p m.

Rotan Camp Rotan Bonnie Bell Donaldson Tar Hollow W. R. Hutchinson Morris Ave

Bride of JuneBride of June Pedicord wed at home ceremony

Mrs Glen Allen Pedicord formerly Lucille Carter daughter of Mr and Mrs A G Carter of Glouster became a June bride in a nine oclock Thursday ceremony at her parents home Flowers candles formed an altar and gowns bridesmaids and a reception highlighted the event Mr Carter is the son of Mrs Iva Pedicord of Glouster

Glen Allen Pedicord Lucille Carter A. G. Carter Glouster Mr. Carter Iva Pedicord

Jimmie Franck to Perform at CMC Graduation Dance

Jimmie Franck and his 11 piece orchestra will play for the Athens High School graduation dance tonight at the Athens Country Club from 10 p m to 2 a m Tickets are available from organization officers Sylvia Schuler Jane Maccombs and Lois Baughman The band previously played at the Neil House in Columbus and former member Jimmie Franck was with Bob Crosby's orchestra A trio of girl singers adds features to the show.

Jimmie Franck Athens High School Athens Country Club Sylvia Schuler Jane Maccombs Lois Baughman Ann Matters Rush Neil House Columbus Jimmy Bob Crosby

Summers of Scholars and Travelers From Athens

Prof and Mrs Rush Elliott and two children depart for Philadelphia for summer research at the Wistar Institute of Anatomy and Biology and plan to reside at the E B Morris Biological Farm in Bristol Pa Grace Ellen Foster and Jean Forsyth return home for semester break from Wheaton College and await summer plans Mrs Edwin L Olson arrives for a week with her mother Mrs Mary M Brown in Athens Miss Lucille Swaim remains for the summer after two years in San Francisco Dr and Mrs R A Foster and daughter Nelle travel to New York for Sarah Lawrence College commencement where Jane Foster earns a BA They then visit Princeton before returning Miss Edna M Way plans a summer in the East Then Miss Mary Ellen Bibbee leaves Bethany W Va for Columbia University and Linwood College to teach next fall

Rush Elliott Marietta Ave Philadelphia Elliott Wistar Institute of Anatomy and Biology Elliotts E.B. Morris Biological Farm Bristol Wheaton College Norton, Mass Grace Ellen Foster Harry Foster Jean Forsyth F. D. Forsyth Edwin L. Olson New York City Mary M. Brown N. Congress St Lena K. Swaim Columbus Ware E. Shannon W. State St Ohio University Lucille Swaim San Francisco Calif Athens Swaim R. A. Foster Nelle Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville N. Y Jane Foster Foster Fosters and Daughters Princeton N. J Edna M. Way East Manchester Vermont R. Edgerton Way Mary Ellen Bibbee E. C. Bibbee Bethany W. Va Bethany College Bibbee Columbia University Linwood College St. Louis

Wedding of Catherine Thomas and John Weber in Wellston

Catherine Thomas and John Weber, both Ohio University graduates, were married Saturday at the Methodist Church in Wellston. The ceremony featured organ music and a Rotary Girls chorus, with Attendants including Mrs. W. A. Schoellkopf and Mrs. John W. Butler. The bride, in white lace and tulle, carried white roses. reception followed at the bride’s home. Mrs. Weber is a Wellston native and educator. Mr. Weber edits the McArthur Democrat-Enquirer and reports for The Messenger.

Catherine Thomas John Weber Web Wellston Ohio University McArthur Democrat-Enquirer Methodist Church H. W. Gillen Ohio Carmen Rotary Girls’ Chorus W. A. Schoellkopf Columbus John W. Butler Max W. Morrow J. Herbert Clark Anna la Bentine Carolyn Gil Len Larry Rupp George Pilcher McArthur W. E. Thomas Weber Wellston High School Rio Grande College Ohio State University Chi Omega Sorority Cleveland High School Pi Kappa Alpha the Messenger

Needle Club Holds Annual Picnic At Member Home

Thirty five members and guests of the Tuesday Needle Club attended their annual picnic Tuesday night. Rain moved the event from Sells Park to Mrs. J. L. Henry’s home on North Congress Street. The potluck dinner was served cafeteria style in the dining room, followed by an informal evening. Dinner committee was led by Mrs. C. H. Porter with assistants Mrs. W. D. Wilds Mrs. W. A. Reading Mrs. W. H. Jewett Maude Wittsmiller and L. B. McCune.

Tuesday Needle Club Sells Park J. L. Henry N. Congress St Henry C. H. Porter W. D. Wilds W. A. Reading W. H. Jewett Maude Wittsmiller L. B. McCune

Millikan Studio Music Recital Set for Thursday Afternoon

Students at the Millikan Studio of Music on N High St present a parents and friends recital Thursday at 4 pm. Accordionists include Mary Cecelia Josten Nellie Joan Ours Donna Fay Seckinger and Richard Stalder. Guitarists are Joe White Roger Allen Bobby Nida Roger Williams and Bobby Howard. Ellen and Jan Tullis will sing a duet. Pianos feature Virginia Haley and Jennye Sue Rousey.

Millikan Studio of Music N. High St Mary Cecelia Josten Nellie Joan Ours Donna Fay Seckinger Richard Stalder Joe White Roger Allen Bobby Nida Roger Williams Bobby Howard Ellen Jan Tullis C. C. Kerr Virginia Haley Jennye Sue Rousey

Picnic and meetings mark Thursday in Athens area

Community calendar notes picnics at Athens State Hospital Grounds celebrating National Flag Week with families bringing suppers and a rain date. Also listed are meetings of Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles Martzolff Class First Methodist Church and other groups with a combined executive board gathering and a postponed U C D Club picnic due to weather. Friday events include Gasco Women’s Club at Frank Phillips home and Progressive Sunday School Class meeting. Also mentions Mr and Mrs Richard Galigher visiting for Athens Junior High graduation.

Nabby Lee Ames C.A.R Ewings S.A.R Shannon Athens State Hospital Gasco Women’s Club Frank Phillips Peach Ridge Road

Guests From China Honored at Dinner in Ohio

Miss Isabelle M. Work hosted twenty guests including Dr. and Mrs. Bliss Wiant of Yen Ching University China at a dinner in Eastwood. Dr. Wiant, director at Yen Ching near Peking, arrived in February and plans to return to China around January if war permits. Out-of-town guests included Forrest Racey Caldwell Ohio John Druckemiller Columbus Ralph Clevenger Edgar A. Work Lancaster, with pictures of Yen Ching shown at a later gathering.

Eastwood Heart Ohio H. G. Stalder Mary Staider N. College St Wiant Yen Ching University Life Magazine Springfield Forrest Racey Caldwell John Druckemiller Columbus Ralph Clevenger Edgar A. Work Lancaster

Wall Painting From Kids Becomes Family Portraits

A writer recalls children drawing on newly white walls during a home repapering session on June 5, 1941 creating a family portrait gallery with outlines and clothes. At Athens Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star three candidates Mrs Ray Bobo Mrs Ted Stiff and Miss Edith Totman were initiated at a Masonic Temple meeting.

M.B.R Athens The Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Ray Bobo Ted Stiff Edith Totman Oril Carpenter

Opal Secoy to Wed Bernard Baughn on June 29

Engagement notice for Opal Secoy daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Secoy of 3 Woodland Ave to Bernard Baughn son of Rev. and Mrs. J Herman Baughn of 388 Richland Ave Athens. Details include graduations from Athens High School 1938 Crawfis High School Gilboa Ohio Ohio Wesleyan University and Ohio University. The ceremony set for four o'clock Sunday afternoon June 29 at Richland Ave Methodist Church. Also a Wiener Roast planned by Class 6 Church of God at the church Friday at 6 30 pm with couples to bring for their own families.

Marvin Secoy Woodland Ave Opal Bernard Baughn J. Herman Baughn Richland Ave Athens Miss Secoy Athens High School Baughn Crawfis High School Gilboa Ohio Ohio Wesleyan University Ohio University Richland Ave. Methodist Church The Church of God

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