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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1949

Page

7

Bride‑elect Patricia Connor Honored at Utah Place Bridge Party

Sue to Miss Patricia Connor, whose marriage to Robert Marshall Finley will be on Monday June 13 at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, was the guest of honor at a bridge party last night hosted by Mrs. Clinton N. Mackinnon at her Utah Place home. The dessert feature used lemon lilies and purple iris. eight o'clock program concluded with contract bridge and a hostess prize for the bride-elect. The guest list included Mrs. Roger Connor and his daughter, plus numerous local women and the Chicago born Mrs. William J. Smith Jr.

Patricia Connor Robert Marshall Finley Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Clinton N. Mackinnon Utah Place Miss Connor Roger Connor

Junior Circle CCL Elects New Officers

The Junior Circle of Child Conservation League announces new officers for the coming year led by President Mrs Arthur McPherson and Vice President Mrs Robert E Main. Secretary is Mrs V J Stanson, Treasurer Mrs Jack Tedrick, and Press Reporter Mrs D M Downard. Election held at Mrs Robert Wickham's home at 115 Franklin Ave Thursday evening.

Junior Circle of Child Conservation League Arthur McPherson Robert E. Main V. J. Stanson Jack Tedrick D. M. Downard Robert Wickham Franklin Ave

Secretarial Studies Graduation Parties and Visits

Miss Doria Sponseilor hosted a buffet for seventeen senior girls at her Athens apartment in June. Guests included Jo Ann Murphy from Florida and Ohio University faculty and local residents joined for the event. Mrs Wheaton and James Randall visit Bloomfield New Jersey with plans for an East Coast auto trip, returning to Athena around mid June. The Gardner and Ogrin households entertained at-home dinners with multiple relatives from Parkersburg Marietta and Athens. Ohio Federation of Business and Professional Women's Club members from Athens attend the Cincinnati convention. Bake sale by Richland Avenue Methodist Church set for Saturday at Mors Hardware Store beginning at 9.00.

Doria Sponseilor Sandate Ohio University Jo Ann Murphy Miam Pla Ohio Universty Fred Wheaton, Jr James Randall Bloomfield N. J Elder Ohio Federation of Business and Professional Women's Club Netherland-Plaga Cincinnati Athens Rpw Club Virginia Coleman Martha King Gradge Kooks Tina Fierce Mixa Ethel Beekman Edna Kennedy Lucile Duffee Geraldine Hope Freda Smith Eleanor Minister Erma Jagers Lillian Fishinger Thelma Robinson Athens Sigma Chi Linda Pedigo N. Congress Anne Preston Washington Nelsonville Jo Ann Paterna Stimson Sara Lee Roach Richland Ave Jane Windisch E. State St Athena

Ohio University spring social events weekend lineup

Tau Kappa Epsilon hosts the Stairway to the Stars dance May 20 at Athens Country Club with Jon Gant and his orchestra. Phi Epsilon Pi and Pi Beta Phi plan separate formals May 21 at the Athens Country Club and a blue room themed event respectively. Other activities include MIA WIA dances, Lindley Hall’s Cotton Ball, and various picnics, wiener roasts, hayrides, and open houses through May 22.

Marine Ball Tau Kappa Ohio University Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Athens Country Club Lui Wik VE Jon Gant Mark G. Treat R. F. Beckett Robert Wolfe Phi Epsilon Pig Fraternity Hotel Berry Dick Buntz Phillip Kronenberg R. Harris S. Altman PI Phi Pi Beta Phi Sorority Bob Keyes Alice Dyer Ann Routsong Lindley Hall Pam Court Way Joan Nelson Mia WIA Rufus Putnam School East Green Lake Hope Phi Sigma Delta Fraternity University Athletic Field Phi Epsilon Pi Fraternity Sigma Chi Theta Chi

Athens Chapter Names Delegates to WRC Convention

Delegates from the Athens Chapter of the Women's Relief Corps, Mrs Vinnie Woode Mrs Flora Murphey and Mrs Bess Laughlin, were named for the department convention in Columbus the week of June 20 at Deshler Wallick Hotel. The chapter planned a Memorial Day observance May 30 at a Monday meeting with Mrs Corda McCutcheon hosting. The charter was draped for late national president Jennie Sanders who died April 21.

Columbus Golden Chapter Women's Relief Corps Deshler-Wallick Vinnie Woode Flora Murphey Bess Laughlin Athens Corda McCutcheon Jennie Sanders

Rebekahs Plan District School For August 3rd

The Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge met Wednesday evening in Athens to plan a district school of instruction for August 3. Twenty one past Noble Grands were honored, and all officers chairs were filled by the former leaders. Olive Allstock led a memorial service for Mary Fryberger and Marie Pritchard, with Faye Kimes and Eileen Ferguson assisting. Refreshments were served by Lucinda Van Meter, Jean Moody, and Ernestine Beaty.

Rebekah Athens Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge Veda Carpenter Myrtle Carmichael Olive Allstock Faye Kimes Eileen Ferguson Mary Fryberger Marie Pritchard Lucinda van Meter Jean Moody Ernestine Beaty

Brownie Fly Up Ceremony Set for May 21 at East Side

On May 14 at 10 a.m. at East Side School auditorium Brownies age ten with three years as Brownies will receive wings marking advancement to Girl Scout status. Intermediate Troop 12 will present colors, then a program of singing and dancing before Mrs. Clark Dailey conducts the fly-up and wings are awarded. Brownies move into new Intermediate Troops 7 8 or 2 with Big Sister guidance. parents and friends invited.

East Side School James Girl Llewellyn Rose Harold Rose Clark Dailey

Child Study CCL Holds Meeting Hostess Mrs Ernest Collins

The Child Study Circle CCL met at Mrs Lawrence Goldberg’s home Tuesday evening with Mrs Wil Hawkins presiding over the business session. Attendees included Mrs Richard Rutkoskie Mrs Robert Rood and other named members.

Ernest Collins CCL Lawrence Goldberg Wil Hawkins Richard Rutkoskie Robert Rood Allen Locke Maxwell Ferguson Wilson Snyder W. F. West F. H. McKelvey Randall Kelly Aaron Davis Richard Felleck Frank Overcash C. M. Mohl 000 Jolly Workers’ Club

Mrs Ted Stiff Re‑Named CCL President for 1949 50

Mrs Ted Stiff will serve as president of the Athens Federation of Child Conservation Leagues for the club year 1949 1950 after election and installation Tuesday at the Presbyterian Church. Mrs W W Patton conducted the ceremony with Mrs H C Taylor installed as vice president, Mrs Arthur Cornwell secretary, Mrs William Davidson treasurer, and Mrs Fred Weber press reporter.

Ted Stiff Athens Federation of Child Conservation Leagues The Presbyterian Church W. W. Patton Southern Ohio H. C. Taylor Arthur Cornwell William Davidson Fred Weber

Last Day of Shooting Miss Grant Takes Richmond

Director Lloyd Bacon wraps up filming with Lucille Ball and Bill Holden on the set of Miss Grant Takes Richmond. Ball endures costume changes and playful pranks as Bacon locks in close ups and mood while Ball plans gifts for crew and rest ahead.

Lioyd Bacon Miss Grant Richmond Lucille Ball Bacon Bill Holden Ireland Miss Ball Ball Lucille

East Side PTA Officers For 49 50 Named

East Side PTA elects officers for 1549 50 school year at regular meeting. Officers are Mrs J G Boden president Mrs H L Lee first VP Mrs P J Woodworth second VP Mrs L E White secretary and Mrs W B Gaskins treasurer. Lee also named East Side representative to state PTA convention next fall.

East Side PTA J. G. Boden H. L. Lee P. J. Woodworth L. E. White W. B. Gaskins Lee Fast Side C. FE. Heft Zanesville Boden Athens High School Athens Junior High Max Ferguson Myrta Ashworth

Women’s International Auxiliary Meeting At J S Dunlevy Home

The Women's International Auxiliary of the TTU met at 283 East State St with Mrs. J. S. Dunlevy presiding. One new member joined and Mrs. Ross Davis led entertainment of unusual contests won by Mrs. William Burns Mrs. Herb Davis and Mrs. Earl Funk. Refreshments followed. next gathering June 15 at Mrs. Earl Funk’s home.

Women's International Auxiliary TTU J. S. Dunlevy East State St Ross Davis William Burns Herb Davis Earl Funk

Handy Actor Builds Homes Between Films

George Montgomery, star of recent MGM movies, plans to build houses between acting projects. He works as a building supervisor, inspecting four by four ceiling beams and supervising his crew of eight. He has renovated interiors for Ray Heindorf and Marie McDonald, and may add two rooms for Donna Reed and Tony Owen, or a full house if they sell. Montgomery begins Leather Stocking Tales in June.

Hollywood George Montgomery Ray Heindorf Warner Brothers George Hia Ee Factory Harry Karl Marie McDonald Donna Reed Tony Owen Montgomery

Diamond Jubilee Tea Planned by Athens Club

Athens WCTW hosts a Diamond Jubilee tea at First Methodist Church Friday at 7:30 p.m. A short program will be featured and members and friends are invited.

Athens WCTW First Methodist Church

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C.N. Mackinnon Junior Circle CCL G. H. Gardner Quentan Tae Oran Ogrin Parkersburg Russell Fankhauser Marietta Clifford Taylor Gardner Jefferson School Friendship Clwee Richland Avenue Mors Hardware Store Davis Beauty Shop Stanley's WRC Blosser Main St Logan Antecs the Cline Pharmacy Rebekahs Plan Brownie Jolly Worker's Club Guysville Naoma Williams Ora Boggs Itha Allen Bertha Allen Mary Smith Nabby Lee Ames Daughters of the American Revolution Paul Beckley Northwood Drive By Gene Handsaker Brenner Heywood Wakefield Dixie General Electric Appliances Chesterhill, Ohio ITV Ataries West Side School Carolyn Pico Homemakers Club Homemakers’ Club van Meter’s Effie Lands J. B. Bailey Lands D. E. Marquis Dinah Shore Ranch's Bakery Petunias Laveck’s New Marshfield, Ohio Berlou Berlou, Jr McKee Drug Co Merle Norman Dearthea G. Smeck Athena Theatre
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