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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1944

Page

16

Athens Garden Club Plans Competitive Display of Table Settings

Athens Garden Club schedules a display of formal luncheon and garden table settings at Logan's store on Monday June 19. Judges include Mrs. Stanley Crooks of Columbus. awards, open to the public 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm in the store basement.

Athens Garden Club Logan's Stanley Crooks Columbus Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Harry Foster Laura Bailey J. C. Blackburn H. G. Starder F. R. Murphy Evin D. Quick B. F. Cutler G. E. McLaughlin C. L. Jones W. H. McKee John Snow A. F. Wray R. F. Beckett Charles Bethel C. M. Copeland

Laura Briggs Named Head of Eagles Auxiliary

Laura Briggs was elected president of the Ladies Auxiliary, Fraternal Order of Eagles, at a regular meeting with 54 members and a potluck dinner. Officers installed include Eloise Ours as vice president, Laura Haning as chaplain, Hazel Baker as secretary, Fannie Huggins as treasurer, May Leviner and Hattie Coon as trustees, Flossie Davis as inside guard, Ollie Hillyerd as outside guard, and Clara Edmundson as conductor. The next meeting is set for June 26 at 8 p.m. with initiation planned.

Order of Eagles Laura Briggs Eloise Ours Laura Haning Hazel Baker Fannie Huggins May Leviner Hattie Coon Hannah Fishbaugh Flossie Davis Ollie Hillyerd Clara Edmundson

Guests at Phillips Home and Births Reported

Dr and Mrs H Phillips hosts Professor Harold Addicott and family from Mayville North Dakota and Lieut and Mrs Howard Ward of Biloxi Mississippi with Mrs H J Ward of Worthington. Ward family heads to Keesler Field and Lakeside for summer. Also announces birth of Sara Margaret to Mr and Mrs H M Provost in Cleveland Hospital on Sunday June 11. Provosts parent of Harry Miller Provost Jr. a Cleveland Heights High School teacher.

H. Phillips Morris Ave Harold B. Addicott Mayville North Dakota Howard J. Ward Biloxi Miss H. J. Ward Worthington Addicott Ohio University Ward Keesler Field Bi- Joxi Lakeside Ruth Phillips Helen Phillips Tom Harley Clark St Sara Margaret H. M Provost Cleveland Hospital Harry Miller Provost Harley Cleveland Heights High School

Fashion Briefs: Wool Demand Fuels New Knit Swimsuits

The American Wool Council notes strong demand for fine knit fabrics for a range of beachwear. New two piece bathing suits feature nubby knits with halter tops and waist tied shorts, plus long tunics with a skirty silhouette. Designer Claire McCardell and Claire Potter showcase sweaters and flannel styled pieces that mimic two piece looks.

Claire McCardell Claire Potter

Shade Art and Thimble Club Meeting Notes Summary

The Shade Art and Thimble Club met June 8 at Mrs. Lois Ruth Shade's home to quilt for hos tess. A pot luck dinner followed with attendees including Mrs. Hampton Ethel Williams Leola Gutherie Myrtle Stover Mabel Smith Georgia Moore Grace Hines Mary King Nettie Harris Mrs. McClanahan Ethel Dailey Dorothy Cook and 13 children plus the hostess. Afternoon arrivals included Grace Jeffers and two children Ollie Wallace and Hazel Creamer. The next meeting is set for June 29 at Grange Hall with hosts Mrs. Mabel Cowan and Georgia Moore. All-day Canaanville Church event planned for Sunday June 18 features 9:30 am services with Rev Wayne Banter and a basket dinner at noon followed by a 1:30 pm Father’s Day and Children’s Day program.

Shade Art and Thimble Club Lois Ruth Hampton Ethel Williams Leola Gutherie Myrtle Stover Mabel Smith Georgia Moore Grace Hines Mary King Nettie Harris Hazel Creamer Grange Hall Mabel Cowan Canaanville Wayne Banter

Club Calendar Amere Needle Club Annual Dinner

Members and their husbands will meet at the home of Mr and Mrs L R Miller Albany Road Thursday at 6 30 p m for the annual dinner party. Various church groups meet Thursday evening with potluck suppers and stated hosts across Albany area.

Amere Needle Club

Love's Fair Horizon and Pitfalls of Love teaser

In Sag Harbor Madge Graham tests a mechanized gong linked to a covert Revolutionary hideaway as Major Grantland and Lee Chow shelter with vital government secrets. She directs Junior Roderick and Jim to monitor the experiment while tensions rise awaiting a possible intruder. Continued tomorrow.

Madge Graham Sag Harbor Hugh Grantland Army Lee Chow Vadhel Madge Junior Roderick Rod Katie Jim Mother Graham Grantland

Red and Pink Rose Bloom on One Stem at Shepherd’s

A red Radiance hybrid tea rose on a stem shows a pink bloom from a new shoot in Mrs. W. S. Shepherd’s garden at 9 Morris Ave. The same stem bears both colors, highlighting a natural garden curiosity observed this year.

Shepherd's W. S. Shepherd Morris Ave

Rummage Sale at First Methodist Church

Circles Two and Four of the W S C S hold a rummage sale at the church on Friday June 16 starting at 8 a m Articles for sale should be brought to the church Thursday evening for collection and setup

W.S.C.S First Methodist Church

Morrison reunion moved up to June 20 at Mineral home

Due to Robert Morrison being on Navy furlough the Morrison reunion originally set for July 4 is advanced to Tuesday June 20. The event will be hosted by Mr and Mrs Will Morrison near Mineral and invites all to attend with picnic baskets and table service.

Robert Morrison U. S. Navy Morrison Will Morrison Mineral

Miss Dolores Whaley Guest of Honor at Columbus Sendoff

Miss Dolores Whaley, who left Sunday to live with her mother in Columbus, was guest of honor at a Saturday party hosted by Misses Helen D. Ogg, Doris Mathews, and Kathleen Orr. Cards prizes went to Pauline Donaldson and Miss Whaley. a billfold was given as a going away gift. Other guests included Miss Martha Walsh, Miss Pauline Donaldson, and Mrs. C. L. Ogg.

Dolores Whaley Columbus Helen D. Ogg Doris Mathews Kathleen Orr Pauline Donaldson Miss Whaley Martha Walsh C. L. Ogg

Mothers Circle Elects Officers for Next Year

Mrs. D. P. Carmichael is the new president with Mrs. Homer Gaul as vice president and Mrs. James Seward as secretary treasurer. A meeting at Mrs. Francis D. White’s home on Ohio Ave focused on song birds and plan a family picnic set for July 12. Fifteen members attended and were served light refreshments.

Francis D. White Ohio Ave D. P. Carmichael Homer Gaul James Seward Beatrice Peebles

Tuesday Needle Club Holds Annual Picnic at Fairgrounds

The Tuesday Needle Club annual picnic for husbands and friends was held at six o'clock at the Athens county Fairgrounds. Mrs. Mary Finch, sister of Mrs. L. B. McCune, attended as an out of town guest. September meeting set with Mrs. Homer Wolfe at 139 Franklin Ave. Prof. and Mrs. Frank B. Gullum hosted guests Mrs. Charles G. Kinnison and daughter Cherry from Birmingham, Michigan who will visit for a week or two.

Needle Club Athens County Fairgrounds Mary Finch L. B. McCune Homer Wolfe Franklin Ave Frank B. Gullum Lancaster St Charles G. Kinniso Betty Gullum Cherry Birmingham, Mich Kinnison

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