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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1948

Page

5

Mrs Don Millikan Announces Wedding Of Jennie Rousey And Tarowsky

Mrs Don Millikan of Athens announces the June 12 wedding of her daughter Jennie Sue Rousey to Paul J Tarowsky of Steubenville at Westminister Presbyterian Church Steubenville with Rev Norman E Nygaard officiating. The couple will reside at Oak Lodge Morrison Brown Hill. Elizabeth Ann Wolfe is born to Mr and Mrs William B Wolfe in Athens.

Don B. Millikan State St. Athens Jennie Sue Rousey Paul J. Tarowsky Michael Tarowsky Steubenville Westminister Presbyterian Church Norman E. Nygaard Walter Hanley Ohio University Phi Mu Sorority New York City Y.W.C.W Brick Presbyterian Church Park Ave Clarence Dickinson Tarowsky Army Air Corps Washington, D. C College of Commerce Oak Lodge Morrison Brown Hill

Flag Day Observed by Nabby Lee Ames Chapter D A R

Mrs. T. R. Biddle hosted a Flag Day gathering at Park Place with Nabby Lee Ames chapter members and guests. Guest speaker Mrs. George T. Emrich of Portsmouth Ohio, state chairman for Correct Use of the Flag, gave a history and detailed flag regulations. Refreshments followed with Miss Mary Williams and Mrs. C. M. Ferguson overseeing the coffee table.

T. R. Biddle Park Place Nabby Lee Ames D.A.R George T. Emrich Portsmouth Ohio State Florence Hawkins University Emrich Mary Williams C. M. Ferguson C. E. Stack Adeline Browning Anna White J. P. Trepp

Garden party closes Athens church group year at Morrison home

Group III of the Women's Association of the Athens Presbyterian Church hosted a casserole garden party on the lawn of Prof. and Mrs. O. D. Morrison at 20 Sunnyside Drive Tuesday evening. Approximately 65 members and guests attended, with many local families named among the attendees. The group is led by Mrs. Albert Johnson.

Women's Association of the Athens Presbyterian Church O. D. Morrison Sunnyside Drive Carl A. Frey Ted Bill Robbie Carol Irving Dickman Weisse C. E. Brider Wesley Kelley Robert McCammon Bob Wilson Smith Martha Dee Morrison Carl Sylvester Jo Ann Robert Don Misses Arvilla Gladys van Dyke Morrisons Charles Atkinson Athens Hellebrandts Women’s Association Albert Johnson

Harness racing gains ground in Hilliard crowd pleasing show

In its second week at Hilliard Raceway near Columbus, night harness racing draws local fans. Among top entries are five horses owned by brothers Ray and Fritz Newhart of Marietta, Ohio University alumni known for Athens County Fair appearances. Champion Volo has repeatedly placed in prize money at the Hilliard event amid floodlights and festive sulky contests.

Green Grass Wyoming Lancaster Indiana Hilliard Oval Ray Fritz Newhart Marietta Athens County Fritz Ohio University

Vacation Bible School ends with student display

Closing service set for Friday at 7 p.m. at First Methodist Church with a handwork display by VBS attendees. Public invited to program and exhibit. A misprint corrected on Rotary Club banquet headcount from Logan Rotary Club. Albany Grange meets June 26 for Health Bread contest. Athens Chapter 175 OES bake sale June 26 at the Athena Theater.

First Methodist Church M. T. Vermillion Logan Rotary Club Athens Rotary Club Country Club Albany Grange Athens Order of Eastern Star Athena Theater

Races Continue At OU With Picnic Pie Prank

The piece notes nightly racing through the week inviting attendance to see OU boys. A McBee department worker, Bill Sharp, accepted a coconut cream pie assignment at a picnic and risked a prank when a watermelon rind was wrapped to resemble a pie.

Bill Sharp McBee Bill

Slater and Malcolm wed in June ceremony at Pomeroy

Wanda Slater daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Slater Guysville and Okey R Malcolm son of Mrs Winnie Malcolm Guysville were married Saturday June 12 in Pomeroy. A shower and beling will be July 3 at the Buck residence Guysville Route Two inviting friends and relatives.

Wanda Slater Lewis Slater Guysville Okey R. Malcolm Winnie Malcolm Pomeroy Charlie F. Buck Route Two

Ohio University Band Plans Summer Concert Under the Elms

The Ohio University regular band presents its first summer concert at 7 30 p m under the elms. Conductors include two high school instructors in residence for a 1948 music clinic. Selections feature The Pilgrim and Night and Day among others with Daniel L Martino directing the opening, anthem and finale Star Dust.

Ohio University Lake Vienna von Suppe Romberg Sousa Safranek Ketelbey Sieczynski Gershwin Porter Youmans Naval Reserve Daniel L. Martino

Westfall baby born at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mr and Mrs Woodrow F West (Maxine Westfall) announce the birth of daughter Jennifer Jo on Saturday June 19 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. The Wests also have Eddy 11 Morgan 4 and Alison 2. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs H T Westfall of this city.

Woodrow F. West Maxine Westfall Hudson Ave Jennifer Jo Sheltering Arms Hospital

Frances Carolyn Weaver Weds William D. Van Dyke

Mr and Mrs Edward Corder of Spencer West Virginia announce the marriage of Frances Carolyn Weaver to William D Van Dyke son of Mr and Mrs R M Van Dyke of 34 Race Street Athens The ceremony lasted June 19 at the Nelsonville Methodist parsonage The bride resides with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Fred C Lentz Athens A history graduate of Athens High School Van Dyke served thirty one months in India as an Army Air Corps sergeant in World War II He now works for J L Beckley and Son Clothing Co The couple reside at 42 1/2 South Court Street

Edward Corder Spencer W.va Frances Carolyn Weaver William D. van Dyke R. M. van Dyke Race St Athens Fred C. Lentz Athens High van Dyke India Army Air Corps J. L. Beckley and Son Clothing Company S. Court St

Former Athens Countian John Knowles Returns After Eighteen Years

John Knowles of Sand Springs Oklahoma visits Athens on his first return in eighteen years. He stays with his brother in law C. E. Snyder at 51 Franklin Ave for three weeks and visits relatives with Luella Smith in Coolville. He accompanied her to Charleston West Virginia last weekend. He was born in Athens County and left the area eighteen years ago to live near Tulsa.

Athens John Knowles Sand Springs Okla C. E. Snyder Franklin Ave Luella Smith Coolville Charleston W. Va Athens County Knowles Tulsa

Starlight Dance at Athens High Courts Thursday

The third Starlight Dance of the season will be held Thursday night on the Athens High School tennis courts from eight to ten o'clock. City Recreation Director Harry Lackey announced the event with soft drinks and candy provided by a First Methodist Church youth group.

Athens High School Harry Lackey First Methodist Church Lackey

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Help Constipated Patients

Dr Edwards promotes Olive Tablets as a gentle aid for constipation. The advertisement claims the product acts on both upper and lower bowels to produce more natural movements with no griping and assures complete satisfaction. Prices listed are 15 and 30 cents.

Dr. Edwards

Blake Reed Reunion Set for Fourth of July at Eden Home

The Blake Reed family reunion will be held July 4 at the Elden Blake home in Eden. A noon basket picnic will be served on the lawn. All relatives are invited to attend.

Blake-Reed

Painesville Woman Credits Rennel For 39 Pound Loss

Flossie Tuttle of Painesville Ohio writes she weighed 177 pounds at five feet three inches and lost 39 pounds using Rennel. She claims better sight more pep no hunger and renewed vitality. She urges others to try the product and promises refunds if not satisfied.

Flossie Tuttle R. D Midway Blvd Painesville Ohio Rennel Renner

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