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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1948

Page

6

Women Faculty Club elects officers at May Breakfast

At the annual May Breakfast the Women's Faculty Club named new officers for the coming year. Elected were Mrs. E H Hudson president Marguerita Steffenson vice president Dorothy Jefferson recording secretary Mary Blayney corresponding secretary Geraldine Hope Irene Elliott historian Sarah Hatcher. members at large include Mary Jane Hitchcock.

Women’s Faculty Club E. H. Hudson Marguerita Steffenson Dorothy Jefferson Mary Blayney Geraldine Hope Irene Elliott Sarah Hatcher A C. Anderson Mary Jane Hitchcock Leona Calvin Bennett Thor Olson Kathryn Enlow H. L. Goodwin Fiona Felt Ida Patterson Amy Weiler Irene Filiott Marguerite Appel Margaret Duncan Mary Huminsky Jean Wilkinson Evelyn Wells Guerila Steffenson Camilla Manson

OU Health Service Opens House for Tea Event

The Student Health Service of Ohio University held an open house Sunday afternoon for faculty and townspeople to showcase eleven years of growth. Floral decorations graced the Nurse's Personnel House while tea was served, with Mrs. John C. Baker chairing the visiting and advisory committee.

OU Health Service Student Health Service of Ohio University John C. Baker The Health Service Harry &. Benz Herndon Hudson Frank R. Moore Charles A. Smart

Residents and visitors travel through Athens area

News notes include Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Thompson and daughter Charlotte Yvonne visiting Ohio and West Virginia after travels in the Pacific Northwest California and the Southwest with plans to return West June 1. Also covered are visits by Mrs. Lawrence E. Herron and daughter Joyce Ann to Columbus and Williamsport, and other local families hosting or traveling to Pittsburgh Cincinnati Toledo Bradenton and Guam via various relatives and events at Ohio University and Albany High School activities.

R. L. Thompson Charlotte Yvonne Athens Pacific Northwest California Southwest Thompsons Mr. Thompson Reno, Ney Arizona Ohio West Virginia West Thompson Evans Grocery Company

Hailstorm and tornado damage hit Athens area Sunday

Residents recall a Sunday tornado that damaged homes and cars in Athens. Oba Douglas reported hailstones baseball size filling two tubs, breaking five windows, and covering the ground near the Y flag station. The Ohio University Glee Club concert featured slapstick as a quartet member fell into the orchestra pit.

Fiag Douglas Athens Ohio University Glee Club Glee Club William Alfeld Alfeld

OU Music Recital Features Bower and Smith

Ohio University's School of Music presents pianist Bernadine Bower and soprano Maxine Smith in a student recital on Thursday May 6 at 8 p.m. The program includes Bach Chopin Khachaturian Mendelssohn Mozart Hue Kriens Bantock Rogers and Ponce La Forge works with Dorothy Lavely as accompanist. Admission is free.

Ohio University School of Music Bernadine Bower Maxine Smith

Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Rose at Rosewood Home

Mrs Marion Willis Rose hosted a one o clock luncheon for twelve at the Rose country home Rosewood. Out-of-town guests included six aunts from Lancaster. The hostess was aided by her children Marcia and Michael.

Marion Willis Rose Rose Country Home Rosewood Mrs. Rose Creed Boving Rd Lancaster Marcia Michael

Nurses' Association Dinner Entitles New Officers in Nelsonville

Athens County Branch of District 14 Nurses' Association held a dinner in Nelsonville with fifteen members and three guests. New officers named are Margery Bennett as chairman and Evelyn Cox as secretary treasurer. Next meeting is a June picnic.

Athens County Nurses’ Association Nelsonville Margery Bennett Evelyn Cox

Edna Lavena Clark Birthday Observed in Glouster

Mr and Mrs John F Clark of Locust Street observed the 14th birthday of their daughter Edna Lavena Friday evening. A plate lunch was served to 23 relatives and guests at 9 p m. Attending were Betty McLaughlin Helen Miller George McLaughlin Martian Handa and others from Glouster Trimble Jacksonville and The Plains.

Glouster John F. Clark Locust Street Edna Lavena Betty McLaughlin Helen Miller George McLaughlin Martian Handa Delbert Clark Johnny Mary Adkins Mickey Adkins Harold Heaton Dannie Kirnley Charles Dixon Edna Embrey Cleo Gibbs Finley Malden Clara A. McGirre Newark

Birthday party honors Norma Lee Kasler at home

Norma Lee Kasler daughter of Mr. and Mrs Eldon Kasler was honored on her sixteenth birthday at a party at the family home. Guests included Betty Mason June Sayre Peggy Ashcraft Don na Bolin and many others with games music and refreshments provided by Mrs Kasler and helpers. Donna Sayers and Genevieve Werner could not attend.

Mechanicsburg PTA Elects New Officers For Year

Mrs. Farl Reeder is elected president of the Mechanicsburg PTA with Mrs. Karl Rose as vice president and Mrs. Mildred Allen as secretary. The group plans a school lunch room gardening and canning project led by Fidson Hawk, Mrs. Vernon Shaw, and Mrs. Carlos Mingus. The meeting featured piano solo by Mrs. Wanda MacDonald and a 4-H Club talk by Miss Willa Tippie. The spring concert and senior class play fundraisers were announced, with refreshments served. Next meeting set for May 21.

Farl Reeder Mechanicsburg Pta Karl Rose Mildred Allen Fidson Hawk Vernon Shaw Carlos Mingus Freda Kennedy Wanda MacDonald Willa Tippie Barbara Dugan Charles Haney Bates Hester Collins Chauncey Dover Esther Efaw

Father and Daughter Observe Birthdays

Carl Stahl and daughter Irene celebrated birthdays Sunday with a family dinner. Guests included Ray Cartwright and sons Ray Jr and Bobby, Charles Beard and sons Ernest and Mike, William J Richard Lee and David Stahl, Irene Stahl, Mina Clegg, and W. H. Stahl. Home made ice cream and cake were served.

Annetta Lewis

Exline Rites Wednesday

GLOUSTER Allen Exline Sr. 39 died Monday at his Trimble home after a long illness. Born in Jackson Ohio he lived 15 years in Glouster area. Survived by wife Bessie sons Malen Franklin Arthur Allen Jr a daughter Lilian two brothers and four sisters. Body at John S Blower funeral home with service Wednesday at 2 p m Rev Alva Shifflet officiating. Burial in Glouster Cemetery.

Glouster Allen Exline Trimble Jackson Ohio Bessie Malen Franklin Arthur Allen Dorothy Duncan Sharpsburg Beula Murphy Mountsville Wilma Exline John S. Blower Alva Shifflet Glouster Cemetery

Glouster Personal Visits Across Ohio Clock Weekend

Mr and Mrs Daryl Jones and daughters Judy and Sandra of West Lafay ette visited Mr and Mrs Alli son Jones and family in Glouster from Friday to Sunday returning Sunday evening. Guests included Robert Six and Elvin Wilson of Columbus and the Joneses hosted dinner with Leonard Wilson in Athens. Other visitors were Mrs Bessie Wilson of Dayton and Nan Baughman in Trimble on Sunday attend ing with Mr and Mrs Harley Blower and son Monte from New Haven W Va. Daisy Grandy also spent the week in Trimble before returning home with the Blowers.

Glouster Daryl Jones Judy Sandra West LaFayette Mr. Jones Allison Jones Bessie Wilson Dayton Allison Jones Robert Six Elvin Wilson Columbus Leonard Wilson Athens Dale Baughman Frank Scott Mansfield Nan Baughman Trimble Harley Blower Monte William Shirey New Haven W. Va Daisy Grandy Blowers

Bible School Plans at Glouster Church

Plans for a Daily Vacation Bible School at the Church of Christ in Glouster are set. The program runs June 1 through June 11 with four departments for ages five to sixteen then a closing program on June 13.

Bible School Glouster Church of Christ

No Damage Reported In Storm at Glouster

Glouster area escaped the worst of a county storm Sunday night as hail and 1.5 inches of rain fell with no damage reported. Sunday Creek remained within its banks Monday evening.

Glouster Sunday Creek

Church Meeting Set in Hooper Ridge Church of Christ

A meeting of the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ is scheduled for Thursday evening May 20 at the Hooper Ridge Church of Christ. The program and speakers will be announced.

Glouster Christian Churches and Churches of Christ Hooper Ridge Church of Christ

Women of the Moose Meet in Moose Hall Thursday

GLOUSTER The Women of the Moose will gather in Moose Hall on Thursday at a to be announced time. A brief meeting will discuss upcoming events and member dues.

Glouster Women of the Moose Rpm Moose Hall

Berean Class to Meet for Potluck Fellowship

The Berean Class of the Church of Christ will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m for a fellowship hour. A potluck supper will be served with sandwiches provided by the committee. Others should bring covered dishes and dessert.

Glouster Church of Christ

Healy Girl Kathleen Returns to Columbus After Hospital Stay

Miss Kathleen Healy visited by her parents Mr and Mrs A M Healy as she returns home to Columbus on Saturday evening. She has spent a week in the hospital for treatment of an injured hand that became infected.

James Burt Janie Beckley Cincinnati Bradenton, Fla John L. Douglas Bradenton James B. Golden Bradenton Beach Harriet Heck Sarasota Fla Glouster Kathleen Healy Columbus A. M. Healy

Glouster Church Women Plan Wednesday Meeting

The WSs To Convene GLOUSTER The WSCS of Glouster Methodist Church will meet Wednesday at 8 p m in the church. Mrs W D Witham will lead the program. Hostesses are Mrs Garnet Drury Mrs Elizabeth Gordon Mrs Norma Guinther and Mrs Helen Stephenson.

WCTU Pilgrim Holiness Church Washington and Congress Sts L. B. McCune Glouster WSCS Glouster Methodist Church W. D. Witham Garnet Drury Elizabeth Gordon Norma Guinther Helen Stephenson

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set for Thursday at 7 30 p m

The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a meeting in Legion Hall on Thursday at 7 30 p m Initiation of candidates for membership will take place Refreshments will be served.

Glouster American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall

Johnsons and kin visit Mrs Dorton and son

Mr and Mrs D M Johnson of Welliston with Mrs Charles Thacker and granddaughter Shir levy and Charlies Cram McArthur were Sunday afternoon guests of Mrs Lucille Dorton and her son Leo.

Glouster D. M Johnson Welliston Charles Thacker Shirlevy Charlies Cram McArthur Lucille Dorton Leo

Past Noble Grands Club to Meet in Odd Fellows Hall

The Past Noble Grands Club will meet in Odd Fellows Hall Thursday at 7 30 p m with Mrs. Freda Gever as hostess.

Glouster Noble Grands Club Odd Fellows Hall Freda Gever

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OU Women's Club Ron Fred Herron Williamsport O'S Wilbur B. Imes Sue Ann Billy Toledo L. C. Baker E. State St Rachel Osborne Ohio University School of Journalism San Francisco Guam Osborne Fred Osborne Charles Gross Middleport Paul J. Lewis Oak St Oryn Johnson Lphai Alpha Xi Delta Alpha Xi House Albany Albany High School At & P.m Margaret Nelson Amere Club Amere Needle Club the Cline Pharmacy Sheaffer Sheaffer's Crest Sheaffer's Fo Uaan E. B. Hatton Gray Lady Corps Chillicothe Clyde Parrish Grey Lady Corps Little Theater of Athens High School Ralph M. Smeck Polly Greene Red Cross Chillicothe Veterans Hospital Carl M. Ferguson James Patrick Jack Benny Helen Dailey Oba Douglas Poston Earl Smathers Route 50 John Smathers Hbf Clarence Flowers Buckeye Lake James A. Jones State St Miss Mary Ward Court St OU School of Music Dist Alexander Women’s Association of the Alexander Church Anna Pearl McVay Anna M. Hyde Carlos Lynch Donald Parsons Marion Johnson Cooper Bobcat Cleaners Union St Warren PTA Group New Marshfield R. E. Wagoner S. May Ave R. M. van Dyke Xo Duere Wss Cline Geaguelae Jacqueline, Jrs Stinieys RCA Gandee the Music House of Athens S. Court St Gibson Athens Pharmacy S. Court St. Athens, O Robel
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