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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1948

Page

5

Junior Senior semi formal banquet at The Plains Auditorium

The annual event drew over 50 attendees with pastel decor blue and silver. Mary Mason spoke for juniors and Juanita McDonald for seniors. The program included talks by staff and a guest speaker, plus a girls quartet and dance to close the evening.

Plains Auditorium Louise Diver Mary Mason Juanita McDonald Adda Maccombs Betty Smith D. B. Davis H. W. Humphrey Board of Education Thelma Gabriel Jean Woods Norma

Wringer saves soap and water for a second wash

See Easy in action today as the wringer reuses suds in the washer tub. It saves cleaning bills by safely handling blankets and washable drapes at home with no wringer needed to press fabrics.

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Ruth Ann Cary and Robert Morrison wed in Athens church

Ruth Ann Cary daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray G Dulaney Miami Beach Fla wed Robert L Morrison son of Mrs Alva L Morrison Trimble in an informal ceremony at the Church of the Good Shepherd Athens Miss The Rev Sidney J Browne officiated The couple will reside in Glouster A reception followed at the Burke home and both families are noted in the announcement.

Ruth Ann Cary Robert Morrison Good Shepherd Church Church of the Good Shepherd Athens Ray G. Dulaney Miami Beach Fla Robert L. Morrison Alva L. Morrison Trimble Sidney J. Browne Cedric Morrison William F. Burke Robert Gamwell Mill St Morrison Miami Beach High School University of Miami Jacksonville-Trimble High School Ohio University Glouster

Mrs. R. F. Rose Hosts Young Matrons Meeting

The Young Matrons' Group of the Women's Council at First Christian Church met at Mrs. R. F. Rose's Euclid Drive home. Leader led business, Rev. devotions titled Keep the Home Fires Burning, guest speaker Mrs. M. T. Vermillion spoke on The Christian Family per the Ohio Commission on Religious Education.

Women's Council of the First Christian Church R. F. Rose Euclid Drive Sam Henderson Joe Mechem Evan Williams Cecil McGlone Floyd Brookins Gail Watkins Edith Jordan Don Sanders Leo Thurber Harvey Chesser Harry Munger Marvin Phillips Paul Sands Richard Houck Dana Bolin F. M. Collins Odessa Howell Charles Trout Larry Helwig Joe Maffett Ferne Riley M. T. Vermillion Carol Phillips Sunnyside Drive

St Louis Sinfonietta Concert To Close CCA Season Here

The St Louis Sinfonietta, founded by Paul Schreiber, will perform at Memorial Auditorium in Athens on Wednesday May 5 at 8 15 p m. This concert ends the Athens Community Concert Association season after six programs. The group, formed in 1937, includes young artists some from the St Louis Symphony Orchestra and aims for refined string quartet balance with full orchestra color.

St. Louis Sinfonietta CCA Middlewest Athens Memorial Auditorium Paul Schreiber Sinfonietta St. Louis Civic Concert Service Community Schreiber South West

Pi Kappa Alpha Dream Girl Formal Sets Eve at Hotel Berry

Pi Kappa Alpha hosted its Dream Girl formal on May 1 at the Hotel Berry entertaining about one hundred couples. Kathy Bernhardt, previously elected as the chapter's dream girl, received a gold and pearl sweetheart pin and roses. John Gant and his orchestra from Chillicothe supplied music, with Russell Milligan as social chairman leading the committee. Guests included President and Mrs. John C. Baker and several deans and professors with their spouses.

Pi Kappa Alpha Berry Kathy Bernhardt John Gant Chillicothe Carl Hanson John Craven

Mrs James Parrott attends Mrs Truman's garden party

Mrs James Parrott daughter of Mr and Mrs C B Beverage and former Inn Beverage employee was among guests at Mrs Truman's afternoon garden party May 4 at 4 30 pm at the White House. She has served in Washington since 1916 and is currently with the War Assets Administration.

Kappa Phi To Present Service Evening Of Light

Phi chapter of Kappa Phi holds a Legion of Light service at 7 30 p.m. at the Methodist church then to State Hospital grounds for candle lighting. Ruth Raney chairs arrangements. Pallas Club meets Amy Weiher on Saturday May 8 at 2 30 p.m.

Phi Chapter Kappa Phi Legion of Light State Hospital Ruth Raney Pallas Club Amy Weiher E. State St

Nancy Rutherford to sing on Northfield concert broadcast

Nancy A Rutherford daughter of Mr and Mrs Dwight H Rutherford of Athens will sing as a chorus member in the 10900 group on the Northfield sacred music concert broadcast. The program originates from Northfield Auditorium Massachusetts and will air Sunday 3:30 to 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The annual concert has been presented for 54 years by Northfield School for Girls and Mount Hermon School for Boys.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church Ladies’ Aid Society Gertrude Strickland Katherine King Bates Nancy A. Rutherford Dwight H. Rutherford E. State St Athens Northfield WJZ New York Northfield Auditorium E. Northfield Mass Northfield School Mount Hermon School

Rennel concentrate promises weight loss without dieting

Mrs Gordon L Korb of Hamilton Ohio reports losing 25 pounds at age 54 with Rennel concentrate after a doctor advised it. Ad claims no hunger, no diet list, and a money back guarantee if first bottle fails. includes grapefruit juice mix and dosing instructions.

Kennett Gallaher's Gordon L. Korb Coralie Ave Hamilton Ohio Tor Rennel Eere

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