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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1947

Page

5

Miss Ione Stewart Named Honorary Colonel at OU ROTC Ball

Miss Ione Stewart Pi Beta Phi was chosen as Honorary Colonel of the OU ROTC at the Military Ball in the Men's Gym Saturday. Eleven candidates submitted photos. she will reign reviewing campus spring and fall military events. The queen was escorted by a sabre arch as Pershing Riflemen performed a rifle drill and roses and official papers were presented.

Ione Stewart Pi Beta Phi Ohio University ROTC Stewart Bob Towner Mel Smith

OU Bands Under Elms Twilight Concert on Campus

Ohio University combined bands present the second annual twilight concert Under Elms on the campus at 7 p.m. directed by Daniel L. Martino. Highlights include a trumpet trio performing I Tre Trombettieri and Dana King soloing Blue Bells of Scotland, with a program of marches overtures and patriotic pieces.

Ohio University Daniel L. Martino George Whaley Dick Buntz Bill Dyer Agostini Dana King Blue Bells of Scotland Prayer Amparito Roca Texi

How Dr Edwards Helps Constipated Folks

Dr Edwards offers Olive Tablets to relieve constipation with mild yet thorough action on both upper and lower bowels. They promise natural-like movements without griping and are sold by drugstores with label directions. Prices listed as 15¢ and 30¢.

Dr. Edwards

Nifty Stitchers Hold May Meeting at Mrs Moore Home

Mrs. Carl Moore hosted the Nifty Stitchers on Chester Road for their May gathering. Refreshments were served to ten members and two guests. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Carl Mitch of Enterprise.

Carl Moore Chester Rd Carl Mitch Enterprise

Calendar of Athens County Women Club Events

Athens County clubs announce a busy May program with potlucks, musical programs, lectures, and workshops. Notable gatherings include the Women's Republican Club at 6:30 p.m., the Women’s Council of Christian Church events, WCTU and Garden club activities, and a flower arranging workshop at Presbyterian Church. Multiple PTA and social circles meet across Athens Plains and West Side, with speakers on drama and family relations. The calendar also lists canning clinics, needle clubs, and memorial services.

Athens County Women’s Republican Club Fred Fenzel Park Place Miss Rosser William Williams Women's Council of Christian Church Dan Bardin WBA Ioof Hall Presbyterian Church Athens County Garden Clubs Roy Cline C. E. Heft

Woman Judge Blames Crime On Mothers

Judge Anna Kross of the Magistere Court in New York says crime stems from the home not just the criminal. She blames prosperous educated women for inaction and urges reading, community work, and political involvement to improve living costs, garbage removal, and education. She heads the Youth Conservation Committee of the General Federation of Women's Clubs and is active in civic groups.

Anna Kross Magistrate’s Court New York Congress Kross

Honor Three On Birthdays Celebration at Finsterwalds

Mr and Mrs Elmer Finsterwald hosted a 6 pm turkey dinner Sunday in honor of Ella England Erle Bridgewater Sr Dort Bridgewater and included guests Mrs George Gabriel Miss Delle Miss Blanche Finsterwald James Manship and others. The event celebrated three birthdays with extended family members in attendance.

Elmer Finsterwald Ella England Erle Bridgewater Dort Bridgewater George Gabriel Delle Blanche Finsterwald James Manship Donald Bennett

New Regent Named for Nabby Lee Ames Chapter DAR

Miss Mary Williams was named regent of Nabby Lee Ames Chapter DAR for the coming year at the election meeting held at Mrs. Gordon Gray’s home on Franklin Ave. The session, led by Miss Mildred Chatter, also chose officers including vice regent Mrs. Lowell Burnell and recording secretary Miss Mildred Chatter.

Mary Williams Nabby Lee Ames Dar Gordon Gray Franklin Ave Mildred Chatter Lowell Burnell E. T. Hellebrandt J. P. Trepp H. F. Crumley P. G. Hibbard Eleanor Fisher G. S. Pilcher H. L. Atkinson Carl Ferguson Dolly Madison Hibbard L. R. Allen Chutter C. E. Stack

We the Women by Ruth Millett

A Methodist bishop questions liquor ads for showing only composed drinkers while ads for wash days and family life portray ideal, orderly scenes. The piece contrasts advertising realism with picture perfect domestic life featuring Dr and Mrs James S Wilson and Mr and Mrs John Archer with Naomi.

James S. Wilson Washington Court House John Archer Naomi

Jacksonville School Holds Baccalaureate Services

A full Jacksonville-Tyimble High School auditorium hosted baccalaureate for 23 seniors and 24 eighth graders. Rev Wetherell delivered a sermon on studying to please God, praising lifelong learning and contrasting one room schools with centralized systems, while stressing moral and civic roles of teachers and parents.

Glouster Jacksonville - Tyimble Board of Education Ray Green United Brethren Church Carl Wetherell Methodist Church Gilbert Courtney Church of Christ Wetherell

Wife Joins Husband in Lorain for Family Reunion

Mrs Jimmie Bullloch and daughters Mary Elizabeth and Barbara Ellen left for Lorain Sunday to join her husband who has worked there for months. Their household goods were moved to Lorain Saturday.

Glouster Jimmie Bulloch Mary Elizabeth Barbara Ellen Lorain

Gentlemen or Dear Sirs Start for Business Letters

The text advises starting formal letters to firms without known individuals by using a collective salutation such as Gentlemen or Dear Sirs. It contrasts this with the improper Dear Friend greeting.

Poppy Day S

Glouster Trimble and Jacksonville observe Poppy Day with poppy sales by Frank McCann Post Auxiliary. Josephine Hedfeldt chairs the drive. Poppies are made by veterans of World Wars I and II as work while in hospital. Proceeds aid disabled veterans and their families. More veterans are employed making poppies this year.

Glouster Frank McCann Post American Legion Auxiliary Trimble Jacksonville Josephine Hedfeldt The Legion Auxiliary

Reuben Kittle Dies at Age 80 in Glouster

Reuben J. Kittle aged 80 died at 6 p.m. Saturday at the home of his son in law and daughter William Richards and Mrs Richards in McConnelsville after a six month illness. He was born in Athens County and lived in Athens Morgan Counties. He is survived by four sons Floyd Des Charles Harley all of Glouster and three daughters Mrs Richards McConnelsville Mrs George Samson and Mrs George McMullen of Columbus, two brothers Eli Glouster Route 2 Ira unknown, a sister Mrs Jennie Cole The Plains, 27 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Concord Church with Rev M C Kittle and Rev John Goddard officiating. Burial in Concord Cemetery. Friends may call Harley Kittle’s home in Glouster.

Glouster Reuben J. Kittle William Richards MacConnell- Ville Athens County Francis Hester Kittle Athens Morgan Counties Mr. Kittle Floyd Des Charles Harley McConnelsville George Samson George McMullen Columbus Eli Route 2 Ira Jennie Cole the Plains Concord Church M. C. Kittle Michigan John Goddard Somerset Concord Cemetery Harley Kittle Braun St

Visitors Arrive at East Brady Home to See Ill Mrs. Clark

Mrs. William Fair lie and Mary Lucille Stanley of East Brady Pennsylvania spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of Mrs. W. W. Bryson on Broad Street to visit Mrs. C. M. Clark who is ill at Bryson's residence.

Glouster William Fairlie Mary Lucille Stanley East Brady W. W. Bryson C. M. Clark

Mrs Evan Morgan Sr Hosts 500 Club Evening

Mrs Evan Morgan Sr hosted the 500 club at her home on Wednesday. Mrs Earl Morris won first prize, Mrs Edward Ley took second, and Mrs Evan Morgan Jr was low. Guests included Mrs James Clemons, Mrs Vaughn, Mrs Jessie Hill, Mrs Ed Ley, and Mrs Earl Morris.

Glousted Evan Morgan, Sr 500 Earl Morris Edward Ley Evan Morgan, Jr James Clemons Thomas Vaughn Jessie Hill Ed Ley

Glouster Visitors Call On Friends In Town

Mrs. A M Thomas and JoAnn Walker both of Logan along with Mrs. Thomas Morgan and her son Billy of Bellaire Ohio spent Sunday in Glouster visiting former neighbors and friends.

Glouster A. M. Thomas JoAnn Walker Logan Thomas Morgan Billy Bellaire Ohio

Glouster Personal Notes Show Local Visits and Church

Glouster personals record visits among residents. Delmar Orme spent a weekend in Columbus with his parents, A P Hines and Burr Oak callers visited Bob Keener in Maxas Hala, and Hellyer family members visited Burr Oak. Church services were held at Fairview Church with Rev J H Mason of London preaching, and Bethel Mission in Glouster hosted Sunday evening services.

Glouster Glenna Reese C. EB. Handley Athens CBS Delmar Orme Columbus A. B. Orme A. P. Hines Burr Oak Bob Keener Maxashala A. J. Hellyer Nellie Hellyer Harvey Samson Ova Porter John Milthoon Fairview J. H. Mason London Blanche Hooper Bure Oak Joe Hines Paris

McGees Attend Glouster Graduation Services

Mr and Mrs Earl McGee of Athens were in Glouster Sunday for baccalaureate services.

Glouster Earl McGee Athens

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