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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1948

Page

6

Golden Wedding Anniversary Open House Planned

Mr and Mrs 8S E Conner celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on March 9. Former Athens and Meigs Counties residents now live with daughter Mrs Mary Weyyand at 819 EF Warren St Bucyrus Ohio. An open house will be held Sunday at her home in Bucyrus. The couple have a son Eldon who lives near Bucyrus.

8S. E. Conner Athens Meigs Mary Weyyand Warren St Bucyrus Conner Eldon William Ruston Mill St A. C. Nelson Atlanta George Rasp Belford Nelson Elmwood Place Maj Nelson Finance Department U. S. Army Paris

Luxuriant hair via pin-on pieces for girls

Glamour styling tips describe using pin-on hair pieces to add fullness and versatility. Ellen Drew showcases a blended natural hair and wigmaker effect while Hollywood stylists favor pin-ons to glamorize and complete a glamorous look for film roles.

Tling Ellen Hollywood Ellen Drew

Varsity O follies return with 15 male stars in show

Postwar revival features 15 athletic Varsity Club members performing in Memorial Auditorium at 8 PM. The 1948 edition includes a beef trust chorus, singing and dancing skits, and short acts led by Ray Kinkaid Ray Johnston Dick Stack Ed Zednik Ed Mazzocco Bill Hasselback and Ronnie Barth. Tickets 25 cents at box office. general admission.

Memorial Auditorium Ohio University Hollywood Ray Kinkaid Ray Johnston Dick Stack Ed Zednik Ed Mazzocco Bill Hasselback Ronnie Barth Beef Trust Ed Jeric Mark Wylie Chris Stefan Herb Rath King Brady Gene Kinsley Ed Sudnick Stan

Ornate corsage tips for young Easter wear

A florist advises on age appropriate corsages for Easter outfits. For a young girl a round nosegay or wreath of bright flowers suits best, avoiding large orchids, gardenias or dark roses. Spring favorites include geraniums carnations violets daisies and lilies of the valley.

Mrs. Wheaton Honored At Baby Shower In Ohio Ave Home

A baby shower for Mrs. Fred W. Wheaton celebrated the birth of son James Randall on February 12. Hostesses Mrs. Phil R. Swanson and Mrs. Richard M. Phillips held the event at Phillips home on Ohio Avenue with gifts displayed on the dining table and a bridge game awarding prizes to Miss Betty Weiler and Mrs. William Wolfe. Guests included Mrs. FE A Porter and many local residents from Bloomfield New Jersey and nearby communities.

Fred W. Wheaton James Randall Phil R. Swanson Richard M.phillips Ohio Ave Wheaton Betty Weiler William B. Wolfe

Hobson Circle Reviews Hope of Earth by Runbeck

The Hobson Study Circle met Tuesday at Mrs. Q. G. Houck’s Elliott Street home for a review of Hope of Earth by Margaret Lee Runbeck. Mrs. Dolly Bean led the program with refreshments for 20 provided by Mrs. Houck.

Margaret Lee Runbeck Hobson Study Circle Q. G. Houck Elliott St Dolly Bean E. S. Burt Houck Athens

Plains Glee Club elects Mary Lee Hardy president

The Plains School elected Glee Club officers for the second semester led by Mary Lee Hardy as president. Pat Hanning is vice president and Juanita McDonald serves as secretary-treasurer with Thelma McHarg as librarian.

The Plains Glee Club Mary Lee Hardy the Plains School Glee Club Pat Hanning Juanita McDonald Thelma McHarg Thelma Gabriel Jean Woods Marjorie Sparks

Phi Mu Auxiliary Sponsoring Silent Auction and Bake Sale

Phi Mu auxiliary held a Wednesday evening meeting at Mrs. Don Millikan’s home with twenty five members attending. Social committee hostesses included Mrs. Paul Kimes Mrs. Karl Witzler Mrs. Glenn Hanes Mrs. Larry Eblin Mrs. Grogan and Mrs. C L Dow. A bake sale sponsored by CMC Sorority will be at Carpenter’s hardware store S Court Street Saturday at 1 p.m.

Phi Mu Don Millikan E. State St Paul Kimes Karl Witzler Glenn Hanes Larry Eblin Grogan C. L. Dow CMC Carpenter's Hardware Store S. Court St

We the Women by Ruth Millett

Advice on not correcting a husband in public or revealing his business, gossip, or finances. Warns against nagging, interrupting, or overbearing behavior that tires him, while urging women to avoid obvious self serving displays and to respect his space.

East Historians Travels of Miss McVay Returned

Miss Anna Pearl McVay returns to Ziba’s house west of Athens after two months visiting New Haven New York Philadelphia Washington Williamsburg and Pittsburgh. She attended meetings of the American Philological Association and Archaeological Institute and spoke to classical students. She stayed with friends and hosted gatherings with the Gillilan and Macartney families and met associates from AAUW and the New England women groups.

Anna Pearl McVay Ziba Athens Miss McVay P. McVay Gillilan Martin S. McVay GahnantaArananmnanio An Hu Filiva Ulam YY Alu Beth McVay New York Edith Evans Niles New Haven American Philological Association The Archaeological Institute Yale University American Classical League H. L. Charter Gillilan Eakin L. W. Gillilan Robert Dobbs Ferry-on the-Hudson Roye-on-the-Sound N.Y Greenwich Old Greenwich Conn Katharine Gould Macartney Jack Great Neck Long Island Gould SS. Congress St Grace George Greene Hamilton Ontario Katharine J. W. Macartney Ohio University McVay Josephus Tucker Ullom Paul Neumann Vienna Austria Marjorie Gillilan Bachman Philadelphia Bellevue-Stratford Washington Lowry Sater Columbus Strickland Gillilan Thomas A. Jenkins Miss Sater Capitol House Senates PAR Continental Hall Nabby Lee Ames Old College Williamsburg William and Mary College Phi Beta Kappa

Entertains Club Hosts Sayre Study Circle Meeting

Mrs. B J Schwarzel entertained the Sayre Study Circle at 79 Grosvenor Street Tuesday afternoon with ten members answering roll call. A paper by Mrs. J R Sprague titled Our Nation's Libraries was read by Mrs. E J Michael. Mrs. Sprague is now in Florida. The March 16 meeting hostess to be announced later. Mr Frank Strong visited his sister Mrs Teda Ward in Columbus this week.

B. J. Schwarzel Grosvenor St Sayre E. J. Michael J. R. Sprague Florida Frank Strong Fremont St Teda Ward Columbus

Anniversary Dinner and Club Notices

Current Events Club plans anniversary dinner at the Cottage Tea Room at 6 p.m. Hostesses are Mrs. T. E. Gibson and Mrs. E. J. Person. Past Chiefs club meets Friday at 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. Verna Marquis at 56 Shafer St. Circle 2 WSCS meets at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Mrs. D. D. Chappelear’s home, 27 First St. Carrie Hall Club rehearses a skit Friday at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Margaret Russell’s Albany home for Pomona Grange. Youth Choir Rehearsal at First Christian Church at 4:10 p.m.

T. E. Gibson E. J. Person William Williams Chiefs Club Verna Marquis Shafer St Central Avenue Methodist Church D. D. Chappelear First St Carrie Hall Albany Grange Margaret Russell Albany Pomona Grange First Christian Church

Teenagers Get Set For Summer Fun

Teens are advised to use winter to prep for summer activities. Enroll in indoor swimming courses, tennis or squash to build fundamentals and confidence. Practice golf indoors with a putter and tin cup to stay in shape and be ready for outdoor recreation.

Wesleyan Group Hears Book Review

The Wesleyan Service Guild met at Marion Coe's home on N. College St for its monthly gathering. Dr Edith Wray reviewed the study book Committed Unto Us by Lamotte with devotions led by Mrs Emma Drake and social committee members named Slutz Beerbower Brashares and Cox.

Wesleyan Service Guild Marion Coe N. College St Edith McBee Edith Wray Lamotte Emma Drake Marv Slutz Alma Beerbower Velva Brashares Evelyn Cox

Weight loss testimonial for Rennel remedy in Barberton

Mrs. K Fish reports dropping from 193 to 155 pounds using Rennel. She claims increased energy and reduced fatigue, with friends noting changes. sister also using it. She instructs customers to buy four ounces, mix with unsweetened grapefruit juice, take two tablespoons daily, and seek refund if unsatisfied.

Remnel

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