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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1949

Page

6

Patricia Connor Becomes Bride in Athens Ohio

Patricia Ann Connor daughter of Mr and Mrs Roger Connor of Athens wed Mr Robert Marshall Finley son of Mr and Mrs Harlan C Finley of East Liverpool at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Rev Sydney J Browne officiated the half past nine ceremony with a white carnation and delphinium themed reception at their Utah Place home. The couple will spend the summer in Maine and return to Athens in the fall where both graduated from Ohio University with advanced degrees.

Church of the Good Shepherd Patricia Ann Connor Roger Connor Athens Robert Marshall Finley Harlan C. Finley East Liverpool Sydney J. Browne Robert Lavely James Burt Pi Beta Phi Harry McConnville Beta Theta Pi John Tinker Greenwich Conn Wayne Chafin Midland Robert Miller Columbus Daniel Cavanaugh H. Westcott Roach Earl Funk, Jr Connor Finley Mrs. Connor Utah Place T. N. Hoover John Douglas Walter R. Davis Frank Urbach Lois Sondergaard Margaret Sinclair Sally Link Marjory Mercer Helen Bailey Mrs. Finley Forest Acres White Mountains Fryeburg Maine Ohio University Mortar Board Phoenix Pi Beta Phi Social Sorority J” Club Torch Office of Strategic Service China David E. Beatty Harry McConville Philip Kohn Reading John T. Butler Pittsburgh Bradenton Fla Robert J. L. Lee Tulsa Okla Cleveland Eugenia Kresge Lakewood A. R. Kresge Northwood Addition

Mortar Board Dinner Honors Dean Irma Voigt at Country Club

One of Commencement weekend's largest social events, the Remember when dinner, honored Dean of Women Irma E. Voigt of Ohio University. Alumnae and active members spoke of her 36 years on campus, a scrapbook of telegrams was presented, and luggage and a purse were gifted.

Country Club Irma E. Voigt Cresset and Mortar Board Ohio University Anna Pear Gillilan Welch Walnut Creek Calif Cresset Dean Voigt Ohio Uniwae Rs. L. C. Staats Dean Oigt Charles G. Matthews Agnessen Mary Antoinette Doris Sponseller Agnes Eisen Gordon Gray Constance Leete Elizabeth Anderson James Cassell A. C. la Follette Lindley Hall

Athens Shrine Plans October Initiation Dinner

Athens Shrine No 6 will hold a dinner and reception in October honoring Mary E Bartlett Nelsonville Supreme Treasurer District Deputy Elsie Smith Pomeroy and two Eastern Star members Elizabeth Murphy D D S M District No 25 and Grand Deputy Ruth Blanche Rheinscheid both Athens Shrine members A reception will follow and a large class of candidates will be initiated Edith Hardy of the Athens Shrine is arranging the dinner On June 7 the last meeting before fall a school of instruction was led by Mrs Elsie Smith who was presented a gift from the Shrine The Ladies Auxiliary to the N A L C and the local N A L C branch will hold a joint meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Edson Hawk Pomeroy Road Thursday eve June 16

Athens Shrine No. 6 Mary E. Bartlett Nelsonville Elsie Smith Pomeroy Eastern Star Elizabeth Murphy D.D. S.M N.A.L.C Edson Hawk Pomeroy Road

Weekend Guests Attend Ohio University Commencement Events

Mrs F W Bush and Mrs M W Sprague hosted relatives including Miss Laicile Morrison from McConnelsville. At Ohio University commencement, Jim Loffbourrow of Ada and Carl O Peterson of Canton attended with family members as graduates received degrees.

F. W. Bush M. W. Sprague Locust Heights Laicile Morrison McConnelsville H. T. Wise Franklin Ave Amy Evans Mitchell Portsmouth Ohio University May Warner Gutridge Newark

Albany Veterans to Sponsor Womanless Wedding Comedy

Forty Albany men present a comedy farce called the Womanless Wedding at Albany High School Auditorium June 15 16 at 830 p m. Cast includes Arthur Van Dyke as Blushing Bride and Woodrow Barnes as butler with guests like Perry Como and Duke of Windsor roles. Proceeds benefit VFW. Tickets from local stores and cast members. rehearsal set for tonight.

Albany Albany High School Albany Veterans of Foreign Wars Mous Arthur van Dyke Woodrow Barnes Perry Como Eldon McDaniel Duke of Windsor Eddie Lou Howery Armour Chesser Harry James Ted Easler Bob Bolin Henry Bobo Roy Walsh Harley Cline Clovis Chesser Beryl Ice Edward Rickey O. D. Pincelli Charles F. Radcliffe Charles Fridenmaker Jennie Sallie Brooks Russell Cline’s Drug Store Radcliffe Electric VFW

Blonde Inventor's Window Promises Safer Motoring

Mrs. McKee Stone of Washington DC invents a clear plastic rear window for convertibles to boost rear vision by about 500 percent. She tested, marketed, and even produced the device herself after auto firms hesitated. The article notes police and taxi drivers praised the safety feature and hints at potential stock interest as production ramps up.

McKee Stone Washington, D. C Mrs. Stone

Picnic and club meetings fill week across Athens area

The week brings multiple gatherings: Women's Association picnic at Mrs. Foster’s home with devotional and program, WIA and Rebekah Lodge meetings, Athens Grange degrees and pot luck, Christian Church women groups with dinner, a Ladies Day bridge luncheon, and UCD Club picnic at Lucy Michael’s. Also notes weekend guests for the Love family and commencement visitors.

Country Club Hunter E. Hope

Evans Named Guest Speaker in Williamsburg Ohio

Mrs. Anna A. Evans of this city spoke before the Republican Club in Williamsburg on June 9 on Compulsory Health Insurance and urged attendees to write to Senator Robert H. Taft. She was entertained at dinner by Judge and Mrs. Harry L. Britton and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Russon through Friday night.

Katherine Kennedy Brown National Republican E. H. Russon

New Washable Beach Shoes and Bags Debut for Summer

New York offers colorful washable beach footwear and bags. Shoes feature rubberized uppers with sponge cork and rubber soles suitable for machine washing. Bags in rubberized canvas provide wet and dry compartments and large capacity for a beach outfit.

New York

Polka Dots Make Billfold Pretty

A washable white leather billfold with polka dot trim is pitched as a fashionable lady’s accessory to organize change keys and tickets. The wallet compliments a matching hat trim and aims to reduce purse clutter and fumbling.

Slim Down Scheme Promises Fat Loss With Rennelix Mix

An old diet fad ad suggests mixing Rennelix with grapefruit juice to combat overweight. It claims no harm and a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails to help shed ugly fat and restore slender curves.

Ohio Rennelix

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