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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1951

Page

6

Surprise Party Honors Couple Before June Wedding

Ben Paynter hosted a St Patrick themed surprise party for Miss Eben Nichols and Mr John Wright at his parents Northwood Drive home. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Simons and many pairs. two cakes marked the host and bride elect as the couple prepares for marriage.

Ben Paynter Eben Nichols John Wright George Simons Patty Locke Carl Zellers Ruth Jones Bob Hunter Nancy Theis Bob Fontaine Bess Zigoris Pardee Stanos Rosemary Hartman Karl Koett Tom Gordon Sally Richards Pat Weaver Don Miller Sally von Gunten Bob Davies Mary Jane Krall Bob Carboni Ann Hawk

Engagement of Lucille Moore to James Bobo Planned

Mr and Mrs Harvey E Moore of Crooksville announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Lucille to James E Bobo son of Mr and Mrs Elmer A Bobo of Athens Route 4 Miss Moore is a Crooksville High School graduate and evangelistic singer with the Moore Sisters Trio Mr Bobo a Shade High School and Ohio University College of Education graduate teaches English at Shade High School An early June ceremony is planned PTA TO MEET The Plains PTA will meet Tuesday 730 pm with a social hour after the program Mothers Friendship Club meets 730 pm at 44 First St Ladies Day Bridge Luncheon at Athens Country Club reservations with Mrs Earl G Davis 0305

Harvey E. Moore Crooksville Lucille James E. Bobo Shade Elmer A. Bobo Athens Athens Country Club Earl G. Davis

Miss Phyllis LaVelle Honored With Emblem Club Shower

Miss Phyllis LaVelle bride elect was guest of honor at a surprise miscellaneous shower by the Athens Emblem Club after their regular meeting. About 80 guests attended, 14 from the Nelsonville Emblem Club. The event featured a spring themed setup with an Easter basket table and four white cakes.

Phyllis LaVelle Emblem Club Athens Emblem Club Miss LaVelle E. E. Maple William Smith Russell Maple Dix Pickering Phyllis Roy Nelsonville Emblem Club Jack Quest Albert Johnson Co. E. Nunemaker John Cox Harold McGrath Fred McCoy

Mrs. Bricker To Speak At Leader's Recognition Service

Ohio's Mrs John W Bricker wife of the junior senator will address more than 200 Ohio University women at a dessert in Howard Hall at 6 30 pm tonight The talk titled A Woman's Role in Leadership highlights civic work and home life as the keynote. Following the talk parchment scrolls will honor outstanding campus leaders with entertainment to follow Sigmoneers quartet readings songs and a vocal duet Master of ceremonies Bob Finley presides.

John W. Bricker Ohio Ohio University Howard Hall Bricker Ohio State University Mortar Board Jack Dartmouth College Ruth Hartford Women’s League League Sigmoneers Marge Kibler Marty Jones Marvin Yerkey Jane Sharp Bob Finley Women's League Pres John<. Baker Leona Wise Felsted Maurel Hawkins Irma Voigt Kathryn Harries

Coming and Going at Athens N E and beyond

Mr and Mrs Charles E Stack return from a five week Texas and New Mexico vacation visiting their son Charles S Stack and family in Albuquerque and another son Dr John Stack in Mesquite. Lt and Mrs William C Smiley plan to visit then Lt Smiley reports for Army duty at Fort Lee. Mrs Chris E Brider returns from a South vacation. Basil Rutter family returns from Daytona and Miami Beach. Rev and Mrs Ward and son Sandy plan move to Los Angeles following pastorate in Columbus.

Charles E. Stack S. Congress St Texas New Mexico Albuquerque N. Mex Charles S. Stack Atomic Energy Commission Sandia Base Mesquite William C. Smiley Columbus B. W. Radcliffe Athens New York City B. W. Radcliffe, Jr Kenneth H. Radcliffe Basil Rutter Forest St Robbie and Jeffrey Craig Daytona Beach Miami Beach Florida Rev. Ward Mt. Zion Baptist Church Los Angeles Cal Mr. Ward Bethlehem Baptist Church

Banquet Honors 15 Initiates at Beta Theta Pi Chapter

Breer ca Sine eee ce at Beta Theta Pi Banquet honors 5 initiates plus 10 others as 97 attend Athens Country Club Sunday. Ohio University alum and Big Ten official Irish Kreager was guest speaker. Scholarships, pins, and brief speeches marked the evening with numerous alumni in attendance.

Irish Kreager Beta Kappa Chapter Beta Theta Pi Ohio University Big Ten Athens Country Club

Club Calendar Wednesday Highlights Local Meetings

Higley Study Circle meets Mrs. H. H. Sands at 128 Franklin at 2 30 p m with address change noted. WIA to ITV with Mrs. Robert Figley at 15 Ohio Ave 7 30 p m address change. Rebekah Lodge IOOF Hall 7 30 p m degree practice. Albany Farm Bureau Council with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Scott at 8 p m. Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae potluck 6 p m with Mrs. Ursula Green 5 Arden Place. Women’s Auxiliary of the Church of the Good Shepherd with Mrs. J Terieschi 6 Stewart St 7 45 p m co hosted by Mrs. H A Frost.

Higley Study Circle H. H. Sands Franklin WIA ITV Robert Figley Ohio Ave Nannie Allum Rebekah Lodge Ioof Hall Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Club Ursula Green Arden Place The Church of the Good Shepherd J. Terieschi Stewart St H. A. Frost

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