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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1946

Page

6

Strapless Evening Gowns Boosted by Boned Prassieres

New York and Paris fashion scenes embrace strapless de colletage with boned bodices to support gowns. Hollywood designers showcased the trend in Do You Love Me castwear, featuring sky blue moire, white corset backs, ostrich peplums and crystal embroidery. Designers Rene Hubert Yvonne Wood and Edward Stevenson highlighted varied silhouettes with long gloves and capes or headdresses.

New York NEA Paris Hollywood Atlantic Edward Stevenson Rene Hubert Yvonne Wood

Graduation Recital By Two Ohio Univ Students

Soprano Jennie Sue Rousey and violinist David Flanagan, students at Ohio University School of Music, present a Memorial Auditorium graduation recital tonight at 8 p.m. Rousey opens with Handel and Cesar, then Mazzaferrata. Flanagan plays Corelli and Mozart selections. Rousey, an Athens native and Phi Mu sorority member, hopes to study voice at Chautauqua this summer. Flanagan, a former Marine, returns to OU after service, offering select pieces by Delibes Watts Kriens Faure Godowsky Saint Saens and Mozart. Accompanists are Rita Rackoff and Karol Kreager.

Jennie Sue Rousey David Flanagan Ohio University School of Music Memorial Auditorium Miss Rousey C. C. Robinson School of Music Handel Ces Flanagan Corelli Deforest Ingerham First Church of Christ Scientist Athens Don C. Millikan Phi Mu Sorority Mu Phi Epsilon Musical Sorority College of Music Cincinnati Marine Corps A.E.F Tunis Algeria Langley Field Ohio University Delibes Piarrot Watts Kriens Faure Mr. Flanagan David Godowsky Saint- Saens Rita Rackoff Karol Kreagerno

Price and Hunt Wedded in Cleveland Ceremony

John D. Price and Olive Hunt were married Saturday at 4 p.m. at Euclid Ave Baptist Church in Cleveland. Both are former Ohio University students. Olive is employed as a stenographer at the Federal Reserve Bank and is visiting relatives in Rocky River. Price earned a 1943 OU degree, led Phi Delta Theta as president, and recently completed three years of Army service with 18 months overseas.

Helen Dorothy Ogg Second St J. R. Price Kenwood Ave Rocky River Ohio John D Jack? Price Olive Hunt George Hunt Purnell Ave Euclid Ave. Baptist Church Cleveland Price Ohio University Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Federal Reserve Bank Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Army

Mrs Walter Davis and relatives visit Athens and Columbus

Mrs Walter R Davis and daughter Susan of Columbus are guests of her parents in Athens and Columbus area. After June 11 the Davises will reside at 25 Mill Street in Athens. Mrs Mildred Boyer and son Don and Mrs Chester Fulton traveled from Columbus, visiting relatives in Athens. Mrs Victor Pierce, former Athens resident, visited her brother Ray Bobo in Athens Route Five. Troner ironing advert describes ease and comfort of modern ironing.

Walter R. Davis Phyllis’ Logan Susan Columbus W. H. i Logan Utah Place Davis Logan ‘Book and News Store Mildred Boyer Don Chester W. Fulton Boyer A. E. Brooks New Marshfield Fulton Athens Victor Pierce Ray Bobo

Girl Scout Swimming Program Registration and Schedule

Registration for the Girl Scout swimming program is set for Wednesday May 29 from 3 00 to 430 at the Scout Rooms and East Side School with parent consent form. The twelve lesson fee is 720 with 10c per lesson paid by girls and balance by Girl Scout Council.

East Side Thor Olson Girl Scout Council J. R. Vance

AAUW Garden Party Honoring OU Seniors at Voigt-Biddle Grounds

The AAUW hosted its annual garden party for OU senior women on Senior Day in the Voigt Biddle gardens from 4 to 5 20 PM. President Irvin D Quick spoke on AAUW history and community service. Edith Wray led refreshments as guests including Dean Voigt, Irma Quick, Sara Jones, and Maci Via attended.

AAUW Voigt-Biddle Gardens Irvin D. Quick Edith Wray Dean Voigt Irma Quick Sara Jones Maci Via

WSCS Meets at Home of Mrs Glen Tewksbury

Mrs Glen Tewksbury hosted the WSCS meeting on Pomeroy Road with 25 members. President Mrs Wilbur Baughman led the business as the society organized a canned foods collection for famine relief in Europe. Alice Stanley gave devotions and Mrs Woodrow Barnes presented a program on The children of our nation and the Peace.

Glen Tewksbury WSCS Pomeroy Road Wilbur Baughman Europe Alice Stanley Woodrow Barnes E. V. Springer Athens

Progressive Class Meets at Allen Weatherby Home

Fifteen members of Progressive Class of Central Ave Methodist Church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Weatherby on Shannon Ave. Mrs. Helen Brown presided and new officers were installed for the coming year: President Robert Sheldon Vice President Allen Weatherby Secretary Lena Nida Treasurer Edith Bahr. De votions were led by Mrs Weatherby. A social hour followed with refreshments by the hostess and Mrs. C. R. Morrison.

Central Ave Allen Weatherby Shannon Ave Helen Brown Weatherby Pres Robert Sheldon Lena Nida Edith Bahr C. R. Morrison

State Officials Attend Joint Meeting and Banquet

Comrades of Spanish-American Camp No. 78 and its Auxiliary met at Mrs. C. W. Walker’s home on Union Street. A patriotic address by department president Mrs. Hattie Schmidt was followed by a banquet. Attendees planned to attend the State convention in Columbus June 16 to 18. Earl F. Radcliffe, released from the Navy, was honorably discharged at Great Lakes May 20 and is at home in Albany.

C. W Walker W. Union St Hattie Schmidtunser Cleveland Columbus Von NAVY Earl F. Radcliffe Mac USNR L.S.T South Pacific Great Lakes Albany

Almanac lore and hospital art drive create small town relief

The town notes moon phase planting lore and a forecast of a wet June, plus a Chillicothe Veterans' Hospital appeal. Readers can donate unframed 18 by 24 inch picture frames and support Ohio University students who stage morale-boosting music and dance programs for veterans, including entertainer Ernie Mariani.

Clarence Flowers Veterans’ Hospital Chillicothe Athens Camp and Hospital Council Ohio University L. C. Mitchell OU School of Painting Chillicothe Hospital Red Cross Chillicothe Veterans’ Hospital Jocal Camp Mariani Ward

Central PTA Holds Final Spring Meeting at Athens High

The Central PTA wrapped up the school year in the Little Theater of Athens High School. Officers elected include M. T. Vermillion as president and Raymond A. Lee as vice president. Rev. Fred E. Luchs spoke on The Family, stressing cooperation in marriage and its effect on children. The group voted a five dollar donation to the Cancer Fund and announced sales tax prizes by grade level. The meeting closed with a song led by Oliver W. Martin.

Central Pta Athens ‘High School M. T. Vermillion Raymond A. Lee Beth Cable Robert Sheldon Fred E. Luchs Glenn Atkinson Luchs Rev. Luchs Cancer Fund D. M. Goddard Oliver W. Martin

Canaanville WSCS Meets At Church on May 21

The Canaanville Methodist Church WSCS held its regular meeting on May 21 with hostesses Mrs. Leota South Mrs. Frances South and Mrs. Hildreth Burch. Devotional leader was Mrs. Crawford and program leaders Mrs. Lees and Mrs. Rose Simms. Three guests attended and many members were present. The next meeting is set for June 18 with hostesses Mrs. Rose Mrs. Edna Rose and Mrs. Helen Rose Scott.

WSCS Canaanville Methodist Church Leota South Frances South Hildreth Burch Hildreth Burch Marvella Crawford Josephine Lees Rose Simms Carrie Hill Edna Williams Mary Rose Florence Gaston Dolores Rose Emma Poston Josephine Seel Nellie McAfee Maude Marks Bernice Habbirt Margaret McAfee Smith Cecia Clark

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