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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1948

Page

8

Faculty reception and dinner honor Halsman in Lindley Hall

Mr. Philippe Halsman noted photographer is honored with a dinner party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John C. Baker with guests including Miss Gerda Pete, Mitchell, Dr. Earl C. Seigfred and others. A faculty reception will follow this afternoon at four in Lindley Hall lounge.

Philippe Halsman John C. Baker Gerda Pete, Mitchell Earl C. Seigfred Smart Mr. Halsman Lindley Hall Lucy Wade Carlton Williams Harrison North Methodist Church Columbus Carol Reinschell Clayton Williams Williams Royal Wade Bureau of Unemployment Mr. Williams Clarence Williams Cambridge Lorena Evans

Current Events Club Ends Year With Spring Dinner

The Current Events Club met May 7 at the Cottage Tea Room with 16 members seated among spring flowers. Mrs. Floyd Dixon chaired. hostesses included Emma Battin and others. After dinner, President J B Maf fet led a brief meeting and delegate reports covered the Federated Clubs convention theme Directing Our Faith Toward World Betterment and talks on Values by C E M Finney. Rev Clarence Kerr discussed the Boy's Village in Wayne County.

Cottage Tea Room Floyd Dixon Emma Battin Thor Olson Paul Murphy P. S. Robe Fred Hammer Daniel L. Martino Faye Cline J. B. Maffett Cline Federated Clubs C. E. M. Finney Clarence Kerr Wayne County Nelson McDaniel

Circle of Ruth Dinner Meeting Highlights Annual Event

Circle of Ruth and Chase Ladies' Circle of Ruth met with Mrs. Mary and Arminta Chase for an all day gathering and potluck, with nineteen members and fourteen guests. The afternoon opened by president Mrs. Mabel Carbaugh with devotions led by Mrs. Eleanor Maxwell and a program by Mrs. Pauline Turner. New cheer sister names were drawn for the coming year. Attendees included Mrs. Mabel Carbaugh, Mrs. Pauline Martin, Mrs. Grace Woodyard, Pauline Turner, Mrs. Gedna Martin, Ruth Carbaugh, Vesta Robinson, Bessie Pugh, Julia Graham, Evelyn Pugg, Mattie Coates, Vivian Coates, Thelma Hoch, Darlene Hoch, Della Stanley, Maisie Haning, Murill McGrath, Mary and Arminta Chase. A rummage sale is planned by American Legion Auxiliary at City Hall on Saturday May 15 starting 8 a.m. Mrs. John Cox is chairman and asks members to bring sale articles to the City building Friday evening.

Ruth Carbaugh Vesta Robinson Bessie Pugh Julia Graham Evelyn Pugg Mattie Coates Vivian Coates Thelma Hoch Darlene Hoch Della Stanley Maisie Haning Murill McGrath Mary and Arminta Chase American Legion Auxiliary John Cox

Summertime social hints and wedding news in Ohio towns

A collage of local scenes from Athens and surrounding areas features parades of mothers and daughters, Norwegian accents, and garden club updates. Notes on visits, new hairstyles, party prep, and a late April wedding in Columbus accompany small-town letters from residents and friends.

Clifton News Briefs and Local Family Updates

Clifton residents share family news including births and visits. Charles Varian and Geraldine Lee welcome Raymond Granison Varian as their first child. Relatives from Clifton and Barnesville, Ohio attend infant and health-related events. Community notices cover PTA elections, Scout activities, illnesses, funerals, and visits from friends and relatives.

Clifton Mac Stewart Sylvia Stewart Point Pleasant Charles Varian Geraldine Lee Raymond Granison Charlie Varian Hasther Gratigny Barnesville Ohio Jack Mallette I. N. Haynes Oscar Henry West Virginia Coal and Transportation Co Mason Clinic Frank Harris, Jr Mason City Frank Harris Dana Lewis Elver Ford Herman Bennett Columbus B. J. Redmond Mary Thomas Ernest Henry Herman Cartwright George Humphries L. Williams Clifford Johnson Ella Harris Foglesong Funeral Home Archie Holcomb Luther Nussbaum Laurene Lewis Mabel Johnson Goldie Blake Clara Williams Middleport and Pomeroy I. N.haynes Martha Bennett Cora Roush Erma Roush Tavior van Meter Bruce Powell Nitro W. Va

Wilkesville News Highlights Local Visits Club Vets Memorial

Mr and Mrs Raymond Jones and others from Wellston Athens and McConnelsville were Sunday guests of local families. The Wilkesville Garden Club met May 3 with 24 members and planted red maples on the Public Square as a World War II veteran memorial. The Wilks Grange served lunch on election day to raise funds for cemetery beautification. Miss Dora Long and Burr Denney are reported ill.

Wilkesville Raymond Jones Liny Steele Wellston Mamie Steele Louisa Athens Frank Woods R. H. Waltz Clarence Gray McConnelsville Woltz Donald Schroeder Wilkesville Garden Club

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