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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1948

Page

5

Maxwell Hedges Tie The Knot At Clarks Chapel

Miss Minnie Anna Maxwell and Mr Robert Elson Hedges wed at Clarks Chapel on June 15. The couple, both of Athens Route Four, were joined by Rev R L McDaniel with music from Mrs Frank Phillips and Mrs Lyle Munn. The bride, a 1948 Ohio Univ graduate in home economics, wore white linen and carried a white Testament. The groom, a Athens High School graduate, will reside with his bride at their new home on Athens Route Four.

Clarks Chapel Minnie Anna Maxwell Virgil C. Maxwell Athens Robert Elson Hedges John E. Hedges R. L. McDaniel Frank Phillips Lyle Munn Athens High School Mary Hedges George A. Maxwell Dale Goldsberry Charles D. Bill C. Parminter Bill Boston C. D. Bill Bill Franklin Ave Betty Mackintosh Theodore Kern John Kern New York City Mackintosh White Plains N. Y Cecil Sutton Gary and Lindley Cincinnati William Shields Second St F. D. Sutton R.F.D

Personal notes from Cornell and Ohio University

Dr. Grace Steininger of Cornell University visited Ohio University with ties to its home economics faculty. A social note mentions Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kelley and others spending Sunday in Columbus with former Athenians and relatives. Charles Allan Moore graduated from Western Reserve School of Medicine and heads to Fitzsimmons Army Hospital for internship in Denver after visiting Athens.

Grace Steininger Cornell University Ithaca N. Y Vivian Roberts Ohio University Cleo Manor Steininger Ohio University School of Home Economics Harry Kelley J. W. Hudson Charles Williams Columbus L. Ww. Kelley Richard Foster Louise Kelley Charles Allan Moore Western Reserve School of Medicine Cleveland University of Cincinnati Athens Denver Colo Fitzsimmons Army Hospital Moore Patricia Ann Linda Lee Western Reserve C. H. Moore Richard T. O. Kincade Henry Fankhauser Washington, W. Va

Ohio University Clinic Band Draws Crowded Twilight Concert

A capacity crowd enjoyed the Ohio University 1948 Clinic Band concert under the campus elms. 103 student musicians aged 12 to 19 performed under Prof. Alvin R. Edgar with pieces including Two Pair of Slippers and Three Blind Mice at a Nite Club Floor Show.

Ohio University Alvin R. Edgar School of Iowa State College Ames Iowa Charles Campbell Ashtabula Charles Krauskopf Charles’ Frank Athens Putnam Edgar Prof Martino

Young People Meet at Episcopal House For Club Activities

On Saturday and Sunday at the Episcopal Country House members of the Younger Boys' Club of Poston and the G.F.S. and Wayside Cathedral staff gathered for meetings and social events. Attendees included Glen Mackie Terry O Nail Robert Lee Roberts Alfred Deal Billy Hart Ray Hart Eleanor E Gifford Captain John Prior James Wiggers Kilmer Sites Bert Sparks and Rosamond Mace. A cocoa or chocolate syrup drink suggestion was noted for refreshments.

James Wiggers Kilmer Herbert Sparks Miss Gifford Wayside Terry O'Nail Glen Mackie Alfred Deal Billy Hart Ray Hart Carbondale Girls’ Friendly Society Kilmer Sites John Prior Rosamond Mace Adrienne Stump Anne Grace Adams Mona Nell Lightfritz Eleanor E. Gifford

Slipcover Drapes and Chairs For Summer Ease

We the Women offer guidance on using plastic fabric slipcovers for summer maintenance. Tips cover making slipcover bags for winter curtains and chair covers with a simple drawstring top, plus advice on selecting easy patterns and colors for amateur sewers. Instructions for pattern 5018 are available from Anne Cabot at Athens Messenger, New York.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave. of Americas New York N. Y

Concentration Creates Lasting Impressions in Women

Ruth Millett argues that a memorable woman focuses on one defining trait such as charm looks or vivacity. She suggests deliberate cultivation of a single standout quality explains why others remember certain women while others remain unremarkable. The piece emphasizes intentional self-presentation over chance.

Mrs. Smith Mrs. Jones Miss Smith

Girl Scouts Camp Out at Stag Mound Park

Troop 16 at The Plains held an overnight camp at Stag Mound with Mary Charney Carole Lewis Mary Jane Powell Jean Bryan Virginia Sparks Judy Canale Sharon Lee Barbara Mason Shirley Tinkham and Joann Smith under Scout leader Miss Leta Nelson. Also noted are the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Charles S Jump at Sheltering Arms Hospital on Sunday June 20.

Girl Scouts the Plains Stag Mound Mary Charney Carole Lewis Mary Jane Powell Jean Bryan Virginia Sparks Judy Canale Sharon Lee Barbara Mason Shirley Tinkham Joann Smith Leta Nelson Charles S. Jump Sunnyside Drive Sheltering Arms Hospital

Community Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings

Calendar notes Group Six and Group Five of the Child Conservation League meet with Mrs. Harold Whaley and Mrs. Helen Whaley at 8 p.m. on Monday. Several groups plan potluck dinners and picnics at homes such as 102 Second St and 20 N. Shannon Ave, with details on dates and hosts. A marriage announcement for Otha Frost and Carl Ulbrich includes an upcoming miscellaneous shower on June 24 at the Frost home.

Child Conservation League Harold Whaley N. Congress St William Williams Woman's Council First Christian Church P. B. Sidders Second St Kappa Phi B. A. Renkenberger S. Court St Helen Whaley Congress St Harold McGrath

Pepsi-Cola Treasure Tops sweepstakes prize offer

Advertising copy promotes a Pepsi-Cola Family Sweepstakes with a top prize of 25000 dollars plus monthly state and national cash prizes. Readers are urged to enter frequently, as each entry earns a Treasure Certificate. Contests close June 30, 1948 and bottle tops carry the promo label Treasure Tops.

Pepsi-Cola

Pleasanton WT Club Meets at Seiple Home

The W. T. Club held its June meeting at Mrs. Charles Seipel’s home. Mrs. John Hanning presided. entertainment was by Mrs. Florence Collins. Door prize to Mrs. Fahye Pierce. surprise package to Mrs. John Hanning. Next meeting at Mrs. Bertha Davis’s home.

W. T. Club Charles Seipel John Hanning Florence Collins Fahye Pierce Glenh Byard Ethel Seipel Helen Morgan Louis Seipel Flora Pratt Alton Hanning Roy Gold Barbara Morgan DeEtta Larry Pratt Joe Collins Beverly Rita Byard Sallie Martin Connie Seipel Tracy Hanning Darelene Wyatt Jerald Patsy Hanning Helen Carol Sue Seipel Seipel Bertha Davis

Ellen Biddle to undergo surgery. Red Cross duties reassigned

Miss Ellen Biddle executive Red Cross secretary for Athens County is at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis for surgery and will be away ten days. In her absence Mrs Nada Bobo assistant executive secretary will handle the Red Cross office at 44 W State St.

Ellen Biddle Red Cross Athens County Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Nada Bobo W. State St

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Anna Maxwell Robert E. Hedges Frieda Risley Billy Joe Joseph Waltz Lancaster Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Very Pune Wes Jaynes E State Anniar Gilhiam-Frank Auxiliary VFW Club New Marshfield Paris Jean Barthet Fate American Fat Salvage Committee, Inc Episcopal Country House Ruth Millett Women’s Association Will Hawkins WSCS First Methodist Church H. E. Benz Fairview Ave Presbyterian Church O. D. Morrison Homemakers’ Club William Lee Union St Jily Piecine R. F. Rose Euclid Drive Bishop Central Ave. Methodist Church Floyd Hutchins Central Ave Amere Needle Club William H. Rose State St Richard Fought Noble Grands Club Gerald Terrell Route 2 Nora Frank Elmer Finsterwald Rebekahs East Side Sewing Club D. A. Bardin May Ave Leo Frost Otha Carl Ulbrich Clarence Ulbrich Route Four Ulbrich Fagles Eagles Eagles Hall Peo Altar and Rosary Society of St. Paul’s Church Bates Wscs Hunter Hope Neil Walker Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co Pepsi-Cola Company N.Y Mbassador Leictries the Logan Jersh Pleasanton Seiple Ayds McKee Drug Co Quick’s Drug Store Dept. Drug and Health Food Stores Lowman’s Dairy Products Banks Ice Cream CO East State Athens, Ohio Spock Yor Taube Nell House Cook Sun Neil Beth Rene State House Zoo
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