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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1939

Page

8

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Joan Coury Ahead of June Wedding

Mrs. Jane Gleason and Mrs. Agnes Padden hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Joan Coury at 328 S Congress St. The event featured a toy wagon gift presentation, a Bridal Gift altar, games including Bridal 1 Ghost Guesses and A Trip to India, and a refreshment course in bridal white. A bouquet of American Beauty roses was presented to the bride-elect.

Joan Coury Paul Antoinette Jane Gleason Agnes Padden Cavanaugh S. Congress St Catherine Hanley Mary Ann Hanley Greenfield Gleason India John Clark Miss Coury Dora Antoinette Mary Antoinette Nellie MacGowan Nellie Hall Margaret Josten Merle Clark Rose Clark Marie Race Linda Coffey Nora Cavanaugh Nelle Newcomb Helen Dressler Bernadine Dressler Elizabeth Lavelle Elsie Bridgewater Elizabeth Gallagher Ella Frebault Helen Betty Marie Cavanaugh Mrs. Gleason Mrs. Padden

Mrs Maxine Wiley Heads to New York World’s Fair

Mrs. Maxine Westfall Wiley leaves today for two weeks in New York to attend the World’s Fair and visit former Athens residents. She will stay with Mrs. Charles Wood, a former Ohio University student in New York City, and plans to see Martin Fisch of Manhattan and Norman O’Hara of Fords New Jersey, both former Ohio University students.

Maxine Westfall Wiley New York Athens Charles Wood Ohio University New York City

Sun Tanning on Roofs and in Town A Fashion Tip

A transit through the idea of sun tanning for women in ordinary settings. It suggests obtaining a tan at home or on roofs and rooftops, and outlines makeup changes to complement tanned skin, including lipstick color, powder use, and choosing lighter fabrics to fit the untanned complexion.

Athens Sally Mary Sue

Marriage Meddlers at Greenwich Village Hideout

Lured by a fake plea from her father secret service ace Madge Graham hides in Charles Spencer's secret hideaway. Nellie, Gus's wife, faces guilt over suspected betrayal as Lillian Underwood restrains a hysterical confrontation and reveals a plan to save Maxie and the hiding place.

Greenwich Village Charles Spencer Secret Service Madge Graham Spencer Madge Lillian Underwood Gus Nellie Maxie Lillian

Music Students Recital By Katherine Millikan Studio

The Katherine Millikan Studio of Music presents a recital at the Hotel Berry on Saturday June 17 at 7 30 p m featuring voice piano guitar and accordion selections The Accordion Band includes Nellie Jo Ours Ada Sutton Kathryn Walburn Virginia Rogers Martha Morris Laroma Gaver Donna Seckinger Lyndel Lee Wooley Bobby Sprague Mary Parestides Richard Stalder and Joan Armstrong Piano pupils Elaine Hess Kathryn Hess Rosemary Palmer Ann Pedeg Virginia Haley Guitarists Ralph Cade and Roger Williams Vocal solos by Nancy Newman Roger Williams Margaret Newman and Jenny Sue Rousey

Katerine Millikan

D A R Flag Program Honors Flag Day at Hockingport

Nabby Lee Ames Chapter and guests gathered at Mrs. Lew Humphrey home in Hockingport for Flag Day services. Attendees from distant towns included Blanche Tullis from Canyon City and Mary Stalder from Manhattan teaching. twelve more local and visiting members attended. The gathering featured flag salute, America verses, and a Lord's Prayer, with sketches of the flag and Fortner presented. Twenty two members and guests participated amid red white and blue floral decor.

Nabby Lee Ames Lew Humphrey Hockingport Blanche ‘Tullis Canyon City Colorado J. T. Merwin Merrit Wilson Elkins W. Va Mary Stalder Manhattan Kansas Ferol Betz W. PR. Woodburn C. D. Robinson C. E. Holdren Little Hocking A. C. Stewart Effie Warren Charles Humphrey Reedville E. L. Davidson W. V. Burrus Oakland John Cross America Lowell Burnell Glouster O. D. Dailey Albany Fortner Ohio Humphrey

Meeting boys before speaking, column note suggests

A column excerpt shows a jokey letter urging girls to meet men before talking, with humorous advice on appearance, confidence, and hangouts. It riffs on college life, social dynamics, and a candid voice from a columnist nicknamed Jail Karnegie.

Robert McClain Family Celebrates His Birthday

Mr and Mrs Robert McClain of Graham Chapel hosted a family gathering on Sunday June 11 for Mr McClains 70th birthday anniversary which occurred on Thursday June 8 Attendees included Edson Kelly and family Athens Harley Williams and family Graham Chapel and Howard Mae Clain with son Billy Lee Athens Route Four including Richard William Dorothy Ann Kathaleen Virginia Nell and Billy Lee sharing in the celebration.

Robert McClain Graham Chapel McClain Edson Kelly Richard William Dorothy Ann Athens Harley Williams Kathaleen Virginia Nell Howard MaeClain Billy Lee Route Four

Columbus Athenian Club Meeting at James Musser Home

A well attended Columbus Athenian Club meeting was held at the home of Mrs. James Musser on Sunday afternoon June 11. Members present included Mrs. Rosa Hill, Mrs. Carrie Waters, Mrs. Lola G Clark, Miss Erma Fulwider, Mrs. Minnie Coffman, Mrs. R. H. Thompson, Mrs. Eliza Frazee, Mrs. Etta Hart, Mrs. Ida Brown, Mrs. Nora Calvert, Mrs. Marie Bennett, Miss Nora Reid, Mrs. Ina Anders, Mrs. Alice Anders, Mrs. Mayme Daugherty, Mrs. H. H. Shaw, Mrs. Rose Thompson, Mrs. Bertham Bryan, Mrs. Sarah Purcell, and Mrs. James Musser.

Columbus-Athenian Club James Musser Rosa Hill Carrie Waters Lola G. Clark Erma Fulwider Minnie Coffman R. H. Thompson Eliza Frazee Etta Hart Ida Brown Nora Calvert Marie Bennett Nora Reid Ina Anders Alice Anders Mayme Daugherty H. H. Shaw Rose Thompson Bertham Bryan Sarah Purcell

Calendar Items Include Circles and Granges Events

Mrs William Junod hosts WBA Friendly Circle Friday at 7 30 p m Loyal Daughters 4 H Club holds a bake sale at the Athena Theater lobby Saturday 8 12 30 p m 31 Club hosts pool party at Crystal Pool Saturday Athens County Pomona Grange meets Albany Grange Saturday June 17 at 10 a m with an afternoon program

William Junod Fremont St WBA Loyal Daughters 4-H Club Athena Theater Crystal Pool Athens County Pomona Grange Albany Grange

Fountain Pen Desk Sets Range From Two Ninety Five

Catalog note lists fountain pen desk sets priced at $2.95 to $15.00. Items include assorted nibs finishes and carrying cases reflecting mid century stationery offerings.

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