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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1948
Page
8
An informal kitchen shower was held at the Alpha Delta Pi house in honor of Miss Jean Staples who will wed Mr. David Goldsberry on June 26. Gifts rested on a pastel crepe paper decorated table with hostess Rachel Giffin serving as maid of honor.
Mrs. Louise Cullums observed her 100th birthday on May 24 at 9 Franklin Ave. A family reunion followed with attendees from Arkansas, West Virginia, Ohio, California and Huntington. An orchid gift came from Tom Breneman’s Breakfast in Hollywood and Ashton Cullums of Santa Monica phoned in.
Beta Delta chapter Phi Sigma Sigma hosted a Saturday garden party with Toyland theme. Gaily painted blocks Raggery Ann dolls and balloons created a fairyland setting with dancing under colored lights and a buffet dinner. Shirley Greenfield was social chairman.
Mrs Christine Ayler and twins Harley and Harriet were called to Erlanger Kentucky after her father Harry F Jones fell ill and died at Booth Memorial Hospital Covington. attendees at the Disciples of Christ state convention in Akron include several local ladies and clergy. motion picture premiere in Lancaster features R Kenneth Kerr III. a farewell reception for Mrs Charles Cameron is planned in Athens. a rummage sale to benefit Daughters of Union Veterans is set for May 28 at City Hall. Girl Scouts and Brownies must register May 27 for the swimming program with locations and registrars listed.
Girl Scout Troop 2 will broadcast tonight on Ohio University's station WOUN at 8 15 under Mrs. Edward Algeo and Miss Katherine Enlow for their radio badge. They will perform a play titled Richard and the Medicine Cabinet in observance of Safety Month.
About 100 Girl Scout leaders and guests gathered May 22 at the old high school gym for a Brownie Fly-Up ceremony. 34 Brownies became Intermediate Scouts. Troops 17 18 and 8 led the transition with the presentation of wings and Tenderfoot pins. Mrs. Hanes awarded wings, and Mrs. Gill received a new troop. Refreshments followed as Brownies formed a new Scout circle.
Athena Delphian Club picnic at Tiery House at 6 p m. Tuesday Club meets with Dean Irma E Voigt and Edith Wray at Five Oaks. Young Matrons' Group to meet at home of Mrs C H T Sunnyside at 8. Pocahontas nominates new officers at 8. Homemaker's Club 10 30 with Mrs Lenna McClan potluck noon. Phi Delta Auxiliary meets Wednesday 2 30 at Mrs Beckley Northwood Drive. Intermediate CC L meets p m with Mrs Kermit Blosse Morris Ave. COOLVILLE gym hosts Junior-Senior banquet May 12 with Swedish decor and Smorgasbord.
Norle South and family hosted Mothers Day visitors from McArthy and Pleasantville. Charles Hart and family announce the birth of daughter Shirley Kaye on May 9. Jerry Smathers had an appendectomy at Shelter in Arms Hospital. Ladies Club held a Mothers Day party and planned a stork shower for May 21 at a school house.
Community notices list neighbors including Bertie Bahr Ri sell, Carolyn Bahr, Mrs Sharp, and visitors like Douglas Adams of Wheeling. Hospitals, care of Miss Gla¢ Amsbery, and visits by Miss Tillie Reed and Elias Cole appear among greetings and travel mentions.
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