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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1948

Page

8

Mrs McHarg Celebrated on 76th Birthday at Family Dinner

Mrs Margaret McHarg marked her 76th birthday with a family dinner at 79 Union Street. Attendees included Si and Mrs B R Angie and Mrs Jessle Dorton of Glouster, Leslie Williams of Newport News, A C Gor such and Art Moon of Columbus, Joe Walburn family from Athens, and others. Mrs Leslie Williams returned to Newport News Monday night. Mr Williams stays in Athens and will join her later with Mrs McHarg.

Margaret McHarg Union St A. ©. Gots B. R. Angie Essle Dorton Glouster Leslie Williams Newport News A. C. Gorsuch McArthur Charles King Art Moon Columbus Joe Walburn Terry Francis Colley Athens Alda Wilson Williams McHarg

Easter Reunion for Van Dyke Family

Two sons of Mr and Mrs R M Van Dyke at 34 Race St saw each other after more than six years Monday evening. Harold Van Dyke employed by Car Home Trucking Co Steubenville visited for several hours. Carl E Van Dyke of Minneapolis co pilot for Northwest Airlines vacationing with his parents. first Ohio visit since 1945.

R. M. van Dyke Race St Harold van Dyke Car Home Trucking Co Steubenville Carl E. van Dyke Minneapolis Minn Carl van Dyke Northwest Airlines Ohio

Second Daughter Born to Commodore Couple in Cleveland

Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Hensch, The Commodore, Cleveland, announce the birth of their second daughter Launa Colleen on March 25 at St. Ann's Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Walter McComb of 50 N. Carpenter Sr. and great grandmother Mrs. Cora Katzenbach Route 1 Nelsonville. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Hensch of Cleveland and Mrs. Anna Hensch with the great grandmother unnamed.

E. C. Hensch Cleveland Launa Colleen St. Ann’s Hospital Walter McComb N. Carpenter Sr

Lacy Painesville claims big weight loss with Rennel remedy

Painesville resident Lacy Ploesie Tuttle writes that after using Rennel liquid she shed 39 pounds, improved energy and vitality, and regained curves. The testimonial urges readers to ask their pharmacist for four ounces of Rennel, then mix with grapefruit juice and take two tablespoons daily. Money back guarantee offered if unsatisfied.

Rennel

Athens Woman Keeps 400 Pitchers as Friends and Heirlooms

Mrs Bess Laughlin of 70 N Lancaster St displays more than 200 pitchers at home with another 200 stored in an attic. Her son Bill White sent many from Panama Mexico Okinawa and Washington DC. The prized piece is a 10 inch vase line glass jug bought by her father and a sunroom shelf display was built by her father. Cleaning the collection takes days and she has collected over 30 years while staying active in Athens clubs and running a tea room.

Bess Laughlin N. Lancaster St Athens Herbert Junod Harvey Ramsey Florida

Easter Visits Highlight Local Social Calendar

Mrs. Howard D Hively and son Howard II of Washington DC stayed with her Beasley relatives at Windy Hills Farm over Easter before returning to the capital Major Hively of the Army Air Forces has been away on official business. Other visitors include Mrs John Dunfee and son Veil Asher from Pensacola and the Dunfee husband recovering from surgery in Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Howard D. Hively Howard, II Washington, D.C Fred R Beasley Windy Hills Farm Hively Alice Beasley Washington Army Air Forces In John Dunfee Veil Asher Pensacola Fla

Cancer Drive Prompts Rome Grange Meeting Guests

Deputy and Mrs Everett Carbaugh entertained Rome Grange at IOOF Hall with two films on 4 H Club activities and cancer. Committees were appointed for the Cancer Drive which will start April 10 and will be notified for instructional meetings.

Everett Carbaugh Rome Grange IOOF

Daughters of 1812 and VFW Auxiliary Schedule Events

U S Daughters of 1812 meet Thursday at 7 30 p m with Mrs J R Harvey Lydia Lash Evans Club anniversary luncheon at 1 p m at the Cottage Tea House Regrets to be phoned by Tuesday The VFW Auxiliary meets Thursday at 7 30 p m at New Marshfield Silent auction and bake sale to benefit the VFW National Home Alexander Presbyterian Association meets Thursday at 1 p m at Albany High School Emma Mumma hosts the Bide a Wee Club Thursday at 2 p m at Univer sity Terrace

U. S. Daughters of 1812 J. R. Harvey Lydia Lash Evans Cottage Tea House VFW New Marshfield VFW National Alexander Presbyterian Association Albany High School

Murray City Girl Marries Marshal in Lorain

Elaine Swyers, daughter of John E. Swyers of Murray City, wed Charles E. Russell of Buchtel in a double ring ceremony at the First Methodist Church in Lorain on March 20. Attendants were Marie Acker of Dayton and John Drake of Buchtel. The couple plans to live with the groom’s parents while he serves as marshal of Buchtel.

John E. Swyers Murray City Elaine Charles E. Russell Virgil Russell Buchtel Clinton Swengel First Methodist Church Lorain Marie Acker Dayton John Drake Miss Acker Murray City High School Buchtel High School

Baptism Attended by Ball Family for Sally Joan Stewart

Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Ball of Parkersburg attended the baptism on East er Sunday of Sally Joan Stewart seven months daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Stewart Jr A D 1 Athens at the Presbyterian Church. The infant wore a dress loaned by Mrs. Richard Fought. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. D. I. Gandee also attended. Mr. and Mrs. E. Stewart Sr. of Dearborn Michigan could not attend.

S. C. Ball Parkersburg Sally Joan Stewart J. E. Stewart, Jr A.D. 1 Athens Presbyterian Church Richard Fought D. I. Gandee E. Stewart, Sr Dearborn Mich

Mounts announce daughter Patricia Ellen's marriage to James Richards

Mr and Mrs Robert Mount of Mansfield formerly of Carbon Hill announce the marriage of Patricia Ellen Mount to James Richards son of Mr and Mrs Herb Richards of Logan. The wedding occurred in Pomeroy on February 7. The couple reside in Mansfield and both are employed.

Robert Mount Mansfield Carbon Hill Patricia Ellen James Richards Herb Richards Logan Pomeroy Richards

Twins Honored at Party for Jean and Dean Thomas

Mrs Willard Thomas hosted a party last week for the sixth birthday of her twin children Jean and Dean. Refreshments were served to Charlene Eggleston Ronnie Eggleston Glenda McHarg Woody McHarg Billy Staten Robert Staten Brenda Kay McVey Linda Carter Mary Ann Bent ley Darrel Staten Labula Cline and other guests. Also present were Mr Willard Thomas Gilbert Staten Donald Staten Janice McVey and Elizabeth Brooks.

Robert Staten Brenda Kay McVey Linda Carter Mary Ann Bentley Darrel Staten Labula Cline Willard Thomas Gilbert Staten Donald Janice McVey Elizabeth Brooks

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