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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1949

Page

6

Rummage Sale Planned by Presbyterian Church Group

Plans by the Women’s Association of the Presbyterian Church for a rummage sale on Wednesday June 1 in the church basement. Members should bring sale articles to the church by Tuesday May 31. Shade Parent Teacher Association will hold its last meeting of the school year on Thursday May 26 at 7 p.m. with installation and final decision on lunch room or playground equipment.

Women's Association of the Presbyterian Church Shade Parent-Teacher Association

Annual guest night closes Ath ens Women’s Music Club year

About 125 members and guests gather at the Presbyterian Church parlors for MOCleY’s final meeting of the year. Miss Ursula Green, winner of the club’s annual award, performs with pianist Marianne Sarver and others including violinists Mrs. L. C. Mitchell and Mrs. Roy E. Hawk, vocalist Mrs. Robert Gregory, and pianist Libby Lynn. Brahms Love Waltzes close the program before a social buffet hosted by the committee.

Athens’ Women's Music Club The Presbyterian Church Athens Women's Music Club B. A. Renkenberger Clarence BE. Heft Ursula Green D. B. Green Music Club Stravinsky Moussorgosky Hopak Rachmaninoff Robert Gregory Holdach Salter Libby Lynn Maurel Hawkins John C. Baker Mary T. Ness Rush Elliot Margaret Duncan J. FE. Thackery W. B. Drake Lyman C. Peck Neil Thomas J. T. Merwin

Mrs Ferlet and Browning Host Bridge Shower for Jane Maccombs

Mrs T A Ferlet and Mrs Marjorie Browning entertained Jane Maccombs for a May 29 wedding with a bridge party and shower. Guests included Mrs Walter Maccombs, Mrs Charles Daniel, Mrs William Wolfe, and others, with a gift table miniature of four bridge players and a buffet supper.

T. A. Ferlet Browning Jane Maccombs Marjorie Browning Miss Maccombs Walter Maccombs Charles Daniel William B. Wolfe W. J. Smith, Jr Helen Bailey Howard Bobo Richard Dent Paul Frost William B. Biggs Frank Baker, Jr

Ten Little Indians Opens Tonight at OU Theater

Agatha Christie murder mystery Ten Little Indians opens at 8 tonight in Ewing Auditorium. The Ohio University Theater presents a five day run directed by Mrs. Cecile Wienandt with assistant Paul Kimpel.

Ewing Auditorium Ohio University Theater Cecile Wienandt Paul Kimpel

Beta Mothers Weekend Guests in Athens at Ohio University

Beta Theta Pi hosts visiting mothers for Mothers Weekend at Ohio University in May 2022. Activities include Torch Sing, baseball game, a carnival party at the fraternity house, and church attendance after a Saturday night event. Out of town guests listed include Mrs. Fincher, Mrs. Fisher, Mrs. Collins, and others across several states. Deborah Class of the First Christian Church meets Thursday May 26 at 7 30 p.m. with Mrs. Carl Phillips.

Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Ohio University Betas Fraternity Athens B. T. Grover James Patrick Fincher Cleveland Fisher Hamilton Collins Fort Wayne Ind Menster Canton Plummer Jackson Schott Kurtz Fairview Village Riley Ashland van Dyke Cadiz Turner Parkersburg W. Va Platt Dana Chase Chicago Deborah The First Christian Church Carl Phillips S. Court St

Navy Band Performs Two Shows in Memorial Auditorium

The United States Navy Band, with a 122 year history, appears for two performances in Memorial Auditorium. Originating with a single musician on the Brandywine, its progress surged in World War I from a 21 piece Navy Yard Band to the Navy’s official musical representative, expanding and touring since 1925 under presidential authorization.

United States Navy Memorial Auditorium Navy Brandywine Navy Yard Calvin

Union WSCS Names New Committees

The Women’s Society of Christian Service at Union Methodist Church appoints committees for the new year, chosen by Mrs. R. R. Barker at the May meeting at Mrs. Earl Wright’s home. Officers’ training is planned, devotions led by Mrs. Carol Beaty, and Mrs. Pearl Hartley reported on the year’s work. Fifteen members and three guests attended.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Union Methodist Church R. R. Barker Earl Wright E. R. Wagoner Carol Beaty Pearl Hartley Kathleen McArthur

Hollywood Stars Weigh Fortitude and Finesse In Staying Power

Veteran stars Joan Bennett and Lucille Ball discuss the keys to enduring Hollywood success. Talent, beauty, and steady temperament matter, but adapting to countless colleagues, budgets, and daily demands is crucial. Ball stresses seeing stardom as a business and learning fundamentals from stock roles to lead parts.

Gene Handsaker Hollywood Joan Bennett Lucille Ball Lucille New York Miss Grant Richmond

Ohio University Marching Band to Escort Navy Bandmen

Ohio University marching band will meet Navy bandsmen at the city limits Wednesday and escort them to Athens. Proceeds from the concert go to new uniforms. The OU band also planned a Tuesday parade in Athens to sell tickets for 3:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. concerts.

Ohio University Navy Athens A. H. Buckle RONS

Margie Chase and Verlin Peck Tie Double Ring Wedding

Margie L. Chase and Verlin Peck were married in a double ring ceremony on Saturday May 14 at the Presbyterian Church in Pomeroy by Rev Hagnauer. The couple, both connected to Athens State Hospital, were joined by the bridegroom's parents Mr and Mrs W B Peck and a reception followed at the bride's home.

Margie L. Chase Verlin Peck Presbyterian Church Pomeroy Hagnauer W. B. Peck Goldie Chase Carpenter

GOP Women Plan August Picnic in Athens County

Athens County Women’s Republican Club outlines its annual August picnic and reports May meeting at the Court House. They note no meetings in June or July and reference the Spring Conference of the Ohio Federation of Republican Women at the Neil House, Columbus, May 16. Mr and Mrs William J Mansfield Jr announce the birth of twins James Guy and William Gary on May 7 in Oakland California with grandparents and great relatives named.

Athens County Women’s Republican Club W. H. Wakefield Court House Ohio Federation of Republican Women’s Organizations Neil William J. Mansfield, Jr Oakland, Calif James Guy William Gary T. G. Shafer Oakland Calif William J. Mansfield Athens E. B. Grisham Seattle Wash E. E. Mansfield Sarah Gaston

Coolidge Navy Band Receives Top Honor 1940

In 1940 the band was named the most outstanding in the nation by the American Band Masters Association. Tours paused at World War II start, resumed in 1947 when Conductor Charles Brendler became lieutenant commander, the highest rank for a musician in the Regular Navy. The group toured 538 cities across 43 states plus Canada, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Panama, Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti and the Virgin Islands, now coming to Athens by Athens County Naval.

Grandy Hoffer Wedding Announced for May 22

Mr and Mrs Adam Sherwood of The Plains announce the marriage of their daughter Mrs Gladys Grandy to Mr Harry Hoffer of Newark. The ceremony occurred Sunday May 22 at Rev W J McGaritys home 75 Central Ave. Guests included Woodrow Sherwood Daniel Van Atta and others. They will live in Newark. Memorial guests notice follows.

Adam Sherwood the Plains Gladys Grandy Harry Hoffer Newark W. J. McGarity Central Ave Woodrow Sherwood Daniel van Atta Butchie Hoffer George Sherwood Buzzie Honey Lou Billie Sue

Reserve Officers Ticket Sale For Band Uniforms

Proceeds fund uniforms for the Ohio University Band. Tickets are on sale at many area schools and may be bought at Logan's Gandee's and Koons' stores in Athens.

Ohio University Band Logan's Gandee’s Koons Athens

Miss Keating Honored At Afternoon Tea

Miss Anne C. Keating of Ohio University was honored at a tea hosted by Miss Irene Devlin at Beckley Apartments. Seventy guests attended the Sunday event from 3 to 5 PM. Keating, a librarian and associate professor of library science at Ohio University, plans to resign this semester and move to Croton-on-Hudson New York to live with her sister Mrs Edward Howard Griggs.

Anne C. Keating Ohio University Irene Devlin Beckley Apartments Keating Croton-on-Hudson N. Y Edward Howard Griggs

Club Calendar and Womens Groups Meet This Week

Young Matrons Group of First Christian Church meets Tuesday at 8 p.m. with Mrs. Odessa Howell and Miss Mryta Ashworth as guest speaker at 101 N Lancaster St. Athena Delphian Club picnic is Tuesday at 6 p.m. with Mrs. C. B. Nye at Breezewood. Zeta Tau Alpha alumnae dessert for OU seniors at Mrs. J. J. Woolley home 169 N Congress St Wednesday 6 30 p.m. Athens Country Club women golfers meet Wednesday at 1 p.m. new officers elected for the Golf Club.

First Christian Church Odessa Howell Lancaster St Mryta Ashworth Athena Delphian Club C. B. Nye Breezewood Zeta Tau Alpha O.U J. J. Woolley N. Congress St Athens Country Club

Social Calendar and Local Hosts Highlight Weekend Events

The piece lists social events across Athens and nearby areas including a duplicate bridge supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. William B. Orr with high scores by Walter R. Davis and Robert Hollingsworth, a spring luncheon of the Ohioana Library Association, and visits from Dr. Felsted to Ohio University. It also notes guests at homes of Miss Durst and Miss Olson, Mrs. Hattie Robinson's visit, and weekend entertainments by Prof. and Mrs. Paige with relatives from Iowa and Adak Alaska.

William B. Orr N. Congress St Duplicate Walter R. Davis Robert Hollingsworth Mabelle Durst Miss Mabel Olson Ohioana Library Association Betsy Mills Marietta Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority Martha Kinney Cooper Ohio Miss Darst Miss Olson Alpha Lambda Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma F. T. Paige Athens Route Four Mrs. Paige D. A. Tisdale Manning Iowa A. F. Henriksen Jeanette Adak Aleutian Islands

Weight loss claim with Rennel grapefruit recipe

Mrs. Della Phillabaum of West Lafayette Ohio reports losing 75 pounds in four months using a Rennel home recipe. She says she never felt hungrier and feels lighter and healthier. The method instructs mixing Rennel with grapefruit juice and taking two tablespoons twice daily.

Della Phillabaum West Lafayette Ohio Rennel

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Shade Pta Mocley Ten Little Indians Spirin St.Joseph Beta Sandler Boston Stanieys Union Wscs Margie Chase GOP Mrs. W. Mansfield Rexall Brug Store Cline Pharmacy Grandy-Hoffer Miss Keating Dean & Barry E. State St Leona Wise Felsted Delaware Felsted Irma E. Voigt Hattie Robinson Ironton Leroy Brown Charles Brown L. C. Baker State St Columbus Humane Society Columbus Coliseum Norcross America Hallmark Gibson Logan Jonathan Logan Athens ,Ohio
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