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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1948

Page

8

Summer Camp Registrations Grow for Girl Scouts

More than 100 Girl Scouts and Brownies have registered for the Girl Scout Summer Camp at Camp Rotan from June 22 to July 23. Mrs. Glen Hanes announced the finalized plans at a council meeting, with Mrs. Wilbur Yauch outlining camp arrangements. Ten bus transportation changes were noted and Athens Pompey daily bus service at 9 30 a m was mentioned for Scouts without rides.

Girl Scouts Brownies Camp Rotan Camp Rotan Glen Hanes Girl Scout Council Wilbur Yauch Thor Olson Athens-Pomeroy Athens Camp Kotan

News About People You Know Highlights Local Visits

Mrs Minnie R Liegd and daughter Lenonita returned to Washington DC after a week with Mrs Bessie Strong in Columbus and attended the funeral of Frank Strong who died June 3. Mrs Strong visited sister in law Mrs Peda Ward and daughter Lucille while in Columbus.

Minnie R. Liegd Lenonita Washington, D. C Bessie Strong Fremont St Frank Strong Strong Peda Ward Lucille Columbus

Formal Initiation of New Members Follows Banquet Of American Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary held a banquet at the Country Club with eighty five attendees before initiating 28 new members into the Athens Unit of K. T. Crossen Post No. 21. Lt. James Abraham and Lt. Earl F. Mathews spoke on building a strong National Guard. Officers and past presidents participated in the initiation ceremony and district and department conventions were planned for summer events. A picnic was scheduled for July and funds were allocated for swim trunks for boys at Peter Pan College.

Country Club American Legion Auxiliary Athens K. T. Crossen Post E. M. Biddison James Abraham Earl F. Mathews ONG U.S. Army C. J. Ailstock Tunior Raymond Lee Charles Farrow J. B. Boyd Clarence McKinstry Marion Boggs Charles Bayless Frank L. Harvey M. C. Morrison Charles Goodrich Eigth Ailstock Biddison John Cox F. H. McCoy Jack Quest Jackson Columbus Frank Harvey Francis Wyckoff John Myers C. E. Dupler Robert Markham Athens State Hospital W. Fishinger EF. R. Horn John McElroy Owen Carmichael E. Dupler Ray Ryder Dorothy Mulpas Peter Pan College Xenia Lancaster Peter Pan Harvey

Albany area residents and visitors share travels and gatherings

Mrs Byron Blair and daughter Myra Jane visit Chillicothe relatives while Mrs Blair’s husband returns home. Miss Virginia Cottingham visits from Cincinnati after a three week old daughter’s birth. The Davis family remodels their Mill Street home while the Logans vacation in Florida. Prof Stehr's family travels to Mammoth Cave after Ohio University commencement. Several locals take trips to New York, Cincinnati, and Ontario. Community club notes mention Carrie Hall Club at Athens Route Five and Rebekah Lodge activities.

Edward A. Cottingham Virginia Cottingham E. State St Cincinnati Joseph R. Bott Martha Isbell Cottingham Martha Deborah Walter R. Davis Susan Jane David Davis William C. Stehr Marie Frederick Mammoth Cave Stehrs Ohio University Stehr Carrie Hall Club Albany Grange Winifred Hooper Athens

Albany families and local FFA leaders noted

The report highlights Will and S Mrs Munn of Albany growing crops and the Farm Family activities of their children. Bill Munn, 1948 Albany High graduate, won a four year Ohio State University agriculture scholarship and serves as FFA reporter and former district 17 secretary. Gerson Munn, 1941 Albany High graduate, active in Albany FFA now in Columbus. Nita Munn Cordray earned the State Homemaker’s Degree in 1946. A local deer sighting near Shade Farm and Ford show invitation for Fred Beasley are also mentioned along with a 30th wedding anniversary gift question and Gertrude Atherton’s death.

Will Munn Albany Bill Munn Albany High Ohio State University College of Agriculture Future Farmers of America Columbus FFA Munn Gerson Munn Albany Ffa Nita Munn Robert Cordray Jess King Athens Shade Mr. King Fred Beasley Henry Ford, Jr Teleam Manhattan

Ladies' Aid Society June Meeting at Mrs Keirns Home

The Hooper Ridge Ladies' Aid gathered at Mrs Garnet Keirns on Thursday for quilting and a noon pot-luck for 10 members and three guests. Devotions, two songs, and the Lord's Prayer completed the social hour. Attendance included Adaline Kasler Emma Morris Molly Morris Golda Kasler Belle Keirns Marie Keirns Susan Saulters Mary Ann Kasler Verna Keirns Clara Sayers plus guests Adda Lafolette Hazel Linscott Adda Keirns and hostess family.

Hooper Ridge Garnet Keirns Golda Kasler Adaline Kasler Emma Morris Molly Morris

Grange honors members at Troy meeting with Golden Sheaf

At the recent Troy gathering of the Grange two S1-year members were honored with the Golden Sheaf. Named recipients were Mrs. Fanny Bingham of Coolville and Mrs. Stella B Arnold of Stewart for their service.

Troy Range Fanny Bingham Coolville Stella BP. Arnold Stewart

Cincinnati Woman Loses 35 Pounds With Rennel Concentrate

Mrs. John Reuss of Cincinnati reports losing 35 pounds after using Rennel concentrate. She says the doctor is pleased with her weight loss and promotes Rennel as a simple inexpensive method with a money back guarantee. Users mix 4 ounces with grape juice and take two tablespoons daily.

John Reuss Armory Ave Cincinnati Ohio

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