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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1946

Page

6

Mary Frances Carpenter to Wed J W Highberg in Open Church Ceremony

Ralph and Frances Carpenter announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Frances to J W Highberg of Worcester Massachusetts. The open church wedding at First Methodist Church will have Mary Frances given by her father with Rev Harold F loge officiating and a reception for family and friends to follow.

Frances Carpenter Ralph Carpenter Elliott Street Mary Frances J. W. Highberg Carle J. Highberg Wor Ter Mass 1St Methodist Harold F.loge R. Carpenter Emeline Highberg Worcester Magss Bettie Persing Cleveland Lois Woodworth Rochester Sue Blair Athens

Miss Betty McAfooes Leaves for Panama Canal Zone Government Post

Miss Betty McAfooes, formerly employed in this county’s Aged Office, prepares to move from Gloucester to Miami then by air to Gamboa in the Panama Canal Zone for a government position. She will reside with her in laws, Mr and Mrs. Andrews, in Gambos. Several local residents, including Miss Rowena Sprout and Miss Naomi Vernon, were guests here over Decoration Day and Memorial Day while Miss Ruth Jones of Cleveland plans to stay with her parents at University Terrace.

Betty McAfooes Miami Fla Gamboa Panama Canal Zone Andes Gambos Rowena Sprout Naomi Vernica Columbus iMecAfooes Glouster Ruth Jones Cleveland GL. Jones University Terrace Naomi Vernon Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company Walter H. Tudor W. Union St Miss Vernon Forerly Electric Company

Funeral notices and rummage sale announcement

Out of town relatives attend funeral services for Mrs. Jane la Watkins in the city on Sunday May 26 including Mr. and Mrs. Fred Austin Beatrice Watkins Mayme Watkins and Tom Watkins of Cleveland and Mrs. Lillie Lanning and Mr. and Mrs. John Lanning of New Straitsville A rummage sale by the Business and Professional Women's Club will be held at City Hall Saturday starting at 8 30 a m.

Janela. Watkins Fred Austin Beatrice Watkins Mayme Watkins Tom Watkins Cleveland Lillie Lanning John Lanning New Straitsville City Hall

Summer Play Clothes Revive Backyards With Bold Brights

Fashion notes describe Carolyn Swi swey designs for play clothes suited to backyards and beaches. Breezy outfits include suits with dirndl skirts, the jumping pean playsuit, and demure bra tops paired with midriff exposure. Colorful fabrics feature rayon and cotton blends in pinks blues and browns with new ribbon stripe effects and a coachman coat style capelet for coverage.

New York Carolyn Swiswey Catton Iastex

Round About Town reads like a mix of notes and events

A note describes seen deer near Beebe and a fawn, expressing hope they stay. A parade at Indianapolis Motor Speedway features early autos including a 1900 Olds and a White Steamer with James Melton driving the latter. Melton may appear at Athens Community Concert next winter. The Young Wives class, led by Miss Ida M Patterson, shifts from dress construction to lessons in darning and mending socks, plus spring sewing courses in knitting crocheting garment construction and alteration.

Beebe Ohio United States Indianapolis Motor Speedway James Melton Melton Athens Ida M. Patterson

Awards Made In Music Clubs Contest Finalists and Prizes

The National Federation of Music Clubs announced six prizes totaling 275 in its fourth Young Composers Contest. Ursula Lewis won the top $100 for small orchestra. Mary Louise Palmer earned $25 second in choral. Margaret Davies won $50 first in instrumental string quartet. James Cohn $25 second in same category. Benjamin Johnson $25 second in small orchestra. Hugh Mullins $15 third in small orchestra. Judges included Wagenaar Riegger and Ellis B.

National Federation of Music Clubs H. Merrills Lewis Furman University Greenville D. C Marion Bauer New York University Juilliard Ursula Lewis 95Th St New York City Laeivet

Smoked Shoulder Like Ham As A Budget Pork Option

A smoked picnic shoulder of pork, often called picnic ham, serves as an economical alternative to smoked ham. It can be roasted with a glaze, or simmered with vegetables for a boiled dinner, pairing well with potatoes carrots cabbage and green beans.

State BPW Convention Draws 580 Delegates in Columbus

The 26th Annual Ohio Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs meet at the New House in Columbus with 580 delegates from 82 clubs. Rowena Sprout was elected as a national delegate-at-large to the July Cleveland convention and serves as editor of the state publication.

Ohio Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs New House Columbus Ohio Ruth Daugherty Nelsonville Rowena Sprout Cleveland BFW Olive Huston Xenia Melly Athens National Federation Eleanor Minister Athens Bpw Ken Nylon

Shower Honors Miss Mary Frances Carpenter At Cottage Tea House

Suean Blair and Mrs Hartman hosted a miscellaneous shower Thursday evening at the Cottage Tea House for Miss Mary Frances Carpenter who is set to wed on June 1. Attendees included Mrs Ralph Carpenter Miss Betty Carpenter Miss Katherine Carpenter and other friends and relatives.

Susan Blair Herbert Hartman Cottage Mary Frances Carpenter Ralph Carpenter Betty Carepenter Katherine Carpenter Florence Justin Vivian Roberts Judith Kahler Mia Harold Kellogg Donald Allen Dorothy Williams Harry E. Benz Carl Nessley Dean Irma Voigt Saran Jones Doris Sponseller Carl Ferguson E. S. Haller Bernice Kayser

Shower Honors Kathryn Watts Bride Elect

A bridal shower for Kathryn Watts, daughter of Stella Watts of Crooksville, was hosted by Miss Minnie Waters, Miss June Bradley, Miss Maxine Moore and others at Mrs. Carl H. Porter’s home on 67 W Washington St. The June wedding will pair Miss Watts with Raymond Warren of Crooksville. Attendees included Mary Lou Pierce, Jean Pierce, Ollie Tedrow, Arlene Bibbee, Esther McQuain, Virginia Cline, Shirley Cline, Ruth Ranex, and Donnis Rae Moore.

Kathryn Watts Minnie Waters June Bradley Maxine Moore Carl H. Porter W. Washington St Miss Watts Stella Watts Crooksville Will Betcote Raymond Warren Mary Lou Pierce Jean Pierce Ollie Tedrow Arlene Bibbee Esther McQuain Virginia Cline Shirley Cline Ruth Ranex Donns Rae Moore

Explaining Nap Time Calls for Social Courtesy

The text advises explaining the situation of a child’s afternoon nap to friends. It suggests requesting calls in morning or evening to avoid waking the child, offering practical timing adjustments for busy parents.

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