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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1942

Page

6

Pre-nuptial Shower for Miss Connett Prepares for June 1

Socials note from Northwood Point describes a Saturday afternoon shower for Miss Mabel Connett hosted by Miss Marjorie Wheaton and Miss Frances Moler. Guests enjoyed bridge, a bride-themed centerpiece, ice cream molds, hidden gifts, and photos as keepsakes. Prizes went to Mrs. Ewin Olson and Miss Betty Fulton. Connett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Connett, will marry Kimball Haines Moore on June 1 at Pi Beta Phi house garden.

Marjorie Wheaton Fred Wheaton Northwood Point Mabel Connett Kimball Haines Moore Miss Wheaton Frances Moler Miss Connett Ewin Olson Betty Fulton Mim! Sims Ashland Wheaton L. C. Connett N. Congress St Pi Beta Phi

Luncheon Shower Honors Phyllis Logan Bride-Elect

A one o clock luncheon and shower at Mackinnon home on Utah Place honored Miss Phyllis Logan, bride-elect. Guests included Lenore Du Bey of Columbus and Mrs. Nate Croy, former Janet Mackinnon, with many local attendees. Logan is engaged to Lieutenant Walter Davis of the United States Air Corps.

Phyllis Logan Patty Mackinnon C. N. Mackinnon Utah Place Lenore du Bey Columbus Nate Croy Janet Mackinnon Latrobe Walter Davis United States Air Corps Hensley Field Texas

Louise Cullums Celebrates 94th Birthday at Home

Mrs Louise Cullums marked her 94th birthday at 9 Franklin Ave with a family noon dinner and a pink candlelit cake. Relatives and friends sent flowers and gifts from Charleston Wellston and Norman plus a long distance call from grandson Ashton Cullums in Santa Monica California. A weekend visit from Roy Graves Chesterhill EN Cullums Wellston and Mae Brooks Athens accompanied the party as E N Cullums and family of Wellston sent greetings from Norman Kansas.

Mra Louise Cullums Franklin Ave Ashton ‘Cullums Santa Monica Calif Norman Kan E. N. Cullums Weilston Charleston, W. War Charleston “High School Betty Eleanor Cullums

One Woman to Another Keeps Apples Fresh for Winter

A clipping from London Kentucky author Mary Tillery shares a winter apple keeping recipe. Peel and quarter apples then slice and place in a basket or bag, hang over a barrel, hot coals below prevent smoke, rest 30 minutes, then store in a stone jar with a wet cloth cover. Peaches can be treated the same.

Mary Tillery London Sophia Pitcher

Fine Arts Council forms at Ohio University for scholarships

The Fine Arts Council at Ohio University plans a scholarship loan fund and coordinates honorary groups in the College of Fine Arts. Wallace Metzger is elected president with F George as vice president. Represented groups include Delta Phi Delta Tau Kappa Alpha Footlights National Collegiate Players Sigma Alpha Tata Kappa Kappa Psi and Phi Mu Alpha.

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Belmont Race Track Hat Trend Sparks Crown Revival

New York reports at Belmont Park Pacetrack show a surge in crown style hats. Designers Sally Victor John Frederics Lily Dache and others unveil tall stovepipe and gauged crown looks, shaping a midsummer fashion trend with cotton and horsehair substitutions.

Sally Victor New York Belmont Park Pacetrack Madame Belmont Parke Ukewie Stevenipe Ana

Bundles to Send Final Shipment in Britain Aid

Bundles for Britain finalize summer shipment of material from Bundles Committee led by Brace Engineering. Lt. C. B. Parrett, son of Mrs. Parrett, and his family plan to stay in Wooster during the summer while awaiting further instructions.

C. B. Parrett Nancy Gene Wooster Athens Bundies Britain Morris Parrett Fraser Bundles Committee Brace Engineering Company M. Amelia Hockenberry Ohio Headquarters University O. K. Parrett Morris Ave Enid Parrett Walter Higins Chillicothe Gene Parrett Ervin Morrow Columbus

Calendar Tuesday church meeting and anniversary noted

Regular meeting and annual event announced for J B Heicher home with a potluck dinner. Items mention church activities and group gatherings, along with scattered biographical notes on local residents and recent events including military service and family reunions.

Community Club Meetings and Church Group Plans

Readable notices show Adult Skate Club meeting Tuesday at Rollereade 10:30 pm and Needle Club gathering at 2 pm at A A Johnson 42 Grosvenor. PEO Plenie Supper set for May 21 5:30 pm at Cottingham Cabin. Christian Church Council Group One to meet Wednesday 2 pm at Mrs Charles Cameron home. Various recreation group reps plan summer program with music. Go Red Cros aims noted.

Skate Rollereade Johnson Grosvenor i Cottingham Cabin Council of the Christican Church Charles Cameron High St Westend Presbyterian

Senior Farewell at Pi Beta Phi House Honors Graduating Members

A Pi Beta Phi farewell event was held Monday evening at the sorority house with a garden picnic dinner after the final meeting for senior members. Honorees include Mabel Connett Sue Woolley Gene Atwood Elizabeth Lasher Mary Dressler Doris Bach Alice Mechem and others. Also announced a birth: John Allen born Sunday May 24 weighing 7 pounds to Mr and Mrs Carl R Matheny of 9 Fern St. Grandparents Homer Stanley and Mr and Mrs Albert Matheny.

Hoisington Holsington Tarry Holsington Route Three Sill Hoisington Dayton Lydia Wires Cleveland Fred Hoisington Opal Wells Harry Prouse Will Hoisington Harry Hoisington Chile Walter Sue Emily Plains Garden Club Plains Garden Club Ruth Drake Pi Beta Phi Mabel Connett Sue ‘Woolley Gene Atwood Elizabeth Lasher Athens Mary, Dressler Doris Bach Eric Alice Mechem Nel Carl R. Matheny Fern St John Allen Homer Stanley Albert Matheny Jobs John A. Stani Sp Columbus Ee Rickabaugh

140 New Members To Be Welcomed In Reception

The First Methodist Church hosts an informal reception Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 for 140 new members joined during the conference year. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Rose Wright and Rev. Shoemaker among others. Music features organ, violin solos, and a vocal piece by Ruth Ann Grover. The event includes welcome remarks by Mr. Ross Wright and Wayne Mate with a response by Paul Arch activities of the Women’s Missionary Society. The church will be decorated with flowers and all members urged to attend.

Methodist Church First Methodist Church Rose Wright Harry Benn Irs Irs M. M. Kerr, Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Clippinger, Mr. J. W. Roberts A. L. Vandever Dorothy Williams Theodore ¢ Shoemaker John Danford Newman Powell Carl Nevaley Ruth Ann Grover Ross Wright Wayne Mate Paul

Pitfalls of Love in a Night at the Hideaway

The scene shows a tense rendezvous with Madge and Diswell facing medical care while a state trooper and Jim Watson are dispatched. A high officer of the secret orders young men to move away from a car as a dramatic plan unfolds amid whispered warnings and implied danger.

Spencer Madge Diewell Pwitchell Gus Joe Bill Jim Watson Patie Secret

Farrah tar overvinng service leads to tense arrival

Fragmentary OCR shows Adele Garrison and Ter tte Henme aboard with troopers’ captain’s orders. Big father eases fears as they approach an apartment house. Jack Guards Suitcase enters in a tense scene with Dr Twitchell Ronald and Professor Taber amid hurried dialogue.

Ervice Big Father Jack Charles Dr. Twitchell Ronald

Ice Cream Supper to Benefit Central Ave Church

The Central Ave Methodist Church will host an ice cream supper on May 28 at 6 30 pm on the church lagon. Homemade ice cream and cake will be served. If it rains, the event moves to the basement of the Shure re LARKS CHAPEL. All in the area are invited to attend. A tick tune will be served.

Mal Av Central Ave Methodist Church Larks Chapel WSS Wses Cirka Wille

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