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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1945

Page

8

Social and Personal Guests Return to Chicago

Lieutenant and Mrs C. Frederick Kittle arrive in Athens to visit Mr. and Mrs. Fred F. Kittle and depart Friday for Chicago. Kittle, with an M D degree and USNR commission, interns at Billings Hospital and University of Chicago clinics. Hosts, Mr. and Mrs. Fred F. Kittle, entertained eight guests including former classmates to meet their son’s wife Jeane Groenier of Chicago.

C. Frederick Kittle Athens Fred F. Kittle W. Lancaster St Chicago Kittle USNR Billings Hospital University of Chicago Jeane Groenier Fred F Kittle Lieutenant Breet Chant Hite

Hillis and Trout Wed in Columbus Rectory Ceremony

Warrant Officer Jerry Hillis of New Lexington and Miss Joanne Trout of Columbus married on June 14 at Holy Name Rectory Columbus with Rev Fr Michael Nugent officiating. Attendants were Sally Hillis and Seaman James Adrian. They plan a wedding trip to Mitwanga and then reside in Seattle while Hills rejoines his Merchant Marine ship.

Jerry Hillis Michael Hillis New Lexington Joanne Trout B. C. Trout Columbus Holy Name Rectory Michael Nugent Sally Hillis James Adrian U. S. Navy B.C. Trout Ohio State University Alpha Phi Social Sorority Phi Theta, Commercial Mitiwanga Lake Erie Jack

Coolville Couple Weds In June Civil Ceremony

Mr and Mrs James Judson announce the marriage of their daughter Melvina to Elma Barnhart in Coolville at the Methodist parsonage. The ceremony took place at 1 p.m. June 25, read by Rev C W Dennis. Isaac Barnhart hosted a miscellaneous shower June 30 for the newlyweds. Sergeant David E West and family were guests at a dinner hosted by Rev and Mrs Drell H Gotten on Tuesday. West is home on furlough from Camp Pinedale Fresno California.

James Judson Melvina Elma Barnhart Coolville C. W. Dennis Isaac Barnhart Drell H. Gott Sergeant David E. West Myron Sergeant West Amere Needle Club Wit Rose Hear Fisher Station Priscilla Needle Club Arthur Boyles Pine Place Athens Ors A. W. Kasler

Debut of plastic patent leather in high fashion

EPSIE KINARD reports a new summer fabric dubbed plastic patent leather that imitates leather yet remains supple and easy to sew. Designer Arpad showcases double duty accessories such as a coolie cover-all and an evening halter, pairing white pique with shiny plastic patent for daytime and formal wear.

Epsie Kinard New York Arpad

Pauline Smith Weds Pfc Elbert Borden in Middleport Baptist Church

Miss Pauline Smith of McConnelsville marries Pfc Elbert Borden of Washington D C at 9 30 p m in the Middleport Baptist Church parsonage Rev Zandel officiates Attendants are Herbert J Kelly and Jettie Wilson Athens The bride a aqua two piece dress with yellow rose corsage Miss Wilson a blue and white dress Miss Smith daughter of Mrs Ellen Hibbs of Conotton Ohio Nurse at Christ Hospital Cincinnati and Rocky Glen Sanitarium Borden son of Mrs Edith Borden of Washington D C recent two years in Italy plans to live in Washington after discharge

Pauline Smith McConnelsville Pfc Elbert Borden Washington, D. C Zandel The Baptist ‘Church Middleport Herbert J. Kelly Jettie Wilson Athens Miss Wilson Miss Smith Ellen Hibbs Conotton, O Christ Hospital Cincinnati Rocky Glen Sanitarium Borden University of Cincinnati Edith Borden Argyle Terrace

One Woman to Another Soap Chip Shortage Note

A short reader note discusses soap chip shortages and hard water impact. It suggests using laundry soap bars and water softener to wash dishes and clothes, noting women did so before chips and can again. It ends with a casual sign off from M.B.R.

M.B.R

Av Club Calendar at Central Ave Methodist Church

Community notices list church and club meetings on Thursday including Progressive Class at 58 Shannon Ave with a 6:30 picnic and dinner, plus various groups gathering at homes and halls for social and business sessions. Several addresses and times are provided for Wesleyan Young People, Debekah Lodge, Needle Clubs, and Auxiliaries.

Central Ave Methodist Church Imeeling P. S. Wamsley van Vorhes Wesleyan Fae Kimes State St. Wiener Spm Nanme Ullom Debekah Lodge IOOF

Cotton Monocles and Bake Sale Announced in Small Items

A quirky note describes anti glare cotton monocles and eye care tips from model Jackie Copeland. Another brief item announces Richland Ave Church bake sale at Carpenter's Hardware Store on Saturday June 30 featuring cakes pies cottage cheese and dressed chickens.

DY Aula Hart Jackie Copeland Jackie Richland Ave Carpenter's Hardware Store

Round About Town note: Athens youths in Navy reunion

Round About Town reports two Athens high school friends, Bill Sprague and Wayne Hutchison, both in the Navy, meeting in the Pacific eight months after last seeing each other. The piece also notes Dea McKinstry modeling bridal gowns in Columbus and mentions local residents returning to Athens, a garden issue, and a Pythian Sisters rummage sale at City Hall on Friday.

Athens Caroline Island Pacific Sara Hutchison the McBee Co Wayne Smokey Hutchison Athens High William Bil) Sprague John BR. Sprague Morris Avenue Wayne Bill Sprague Southeastern Ohio Smokey Pfc Richard Hutchison W. State Street Minna Hutch Dea McKinstry Richard .McKinstry Northwood Lazarus Bride Columbus Dea Dix Trousseau Bruce Wells Fred Beasley Morris Ave Victory Gardens American Legionnaire Pythian Sisters

Reception Honors New Pastor Rev. And Mrs. Roessner

Central Ave Methodist Church welcomed Rev. E G Roessner and wife with a reception in the social rooms. Floyd Wolfe led the program as members sang , prayed and shared readings. Roessners expressed appreciation for the church and Ath ens while notes of memories and church history filled the gathering. Coffee and cookies were served afterward. Residents Mrs Glenna Weatherby and committee assisted. Moves to Arkansas family returns from Camp Robinson visit. Pvt Harold Young back from furlough pneumonia convalescence. Past Noble Grands Club meets Friday 7 30 pm at Mrs Ernest Horns home.

E. G. Roessner Central Ave Florence Reefer Cynthia Harvey Nora Dahl Marie Rice Kate Jones Pearl Clark Jessie Duncan Town Eva van Dyke Cloris Rice Floyd Wolfe Arkansas Harold Young Mona Richard Pvt Camp Robinson Ark Young Ernest Horn W. State St

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