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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1946

Page

6

Halloween Shadow Show Delights West Side School

At West Side School's Halloween assembly the First Grade presented a shadow show with characters such as Nellie Green and Larry Martin, introduced by Janice Young and others. Second through sixth grades followed with songs, dances, readings, and a mass parade after art-made masks and classroom parties.

West Side School Janice Young Donna Kirkendall David Rood Nellie Green Luther Gaskins Jack O’ Lantern Larry Martin Darleen Nickoson Dale Adams Bobby Haynes Mike Carmichael Carol Kemp Frank Hanson Jeanette Lohse David McAfee Jack Gaskins Gerald Daft Blaine Strickland Judy Stalder Paul Cain Dale Bumgardner Larry Leffler Tommy Burke Sally Hamer Lara McDonald Leland McBride Shirley Hunter Clarence Kirkendall Sue Hunter Sandra Hunsicker Delores Steinmetz Constance Jackson Sandra Lee Porter Mary Ellen Huffman Rose Tippie Roberta Young Mickey Matheny Cody Martin Johnny Kasler Roger Brown Gerald Smith Buzzie Sherwood Billa Jane Jackson Peter Pumpkin Evonne Wright Dixie Johnson Jo Ann Jackson Barbara Carmichael Kitty Green Peggy Munn Mildred Murphy

Carmichael Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed

Mr and Mrs James Carmichael will celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Saturday November 9 they wed in Athens on November 9 1896 by the Reverend D C Thomas They have eight children six living with spouses in Athens Capt E E Carmichael in Pittsburg California and M Sgt D P Carmichael in Middletown Pennsylvania They have 17 grandchildren 15 living and one great grandson One grandson Melvin F Green Sic Jacksonville Fla remains in service The couple will host relatives neighbors and friends at 116 University Terrace Sunday November 10 afternoon and evening

James Carmichael Athens D. C. Thomas Carmichael Marcia Green John Carmichael Owen Carmichael Raymond Carmichael E. E. Carmichael Pittsburg Calif D. P. Carmichael Middletown Melvin F Green Sic Jacksonville Fla University Terrace

Athens Brownie Troops Host Party For Girl Scout Week

Sixty five Brownies attended a party in Central School Building hosted by the Athens Girl Scout Council program committee. Mrs. Lockado of The Plains told stories of her tribe in traditional dress and shawl, shared crafts, and closed with a tribal love song. Refreshments were served by Athens hostesses.

Athens Athens Girl Scout Council Central School Lockado Plains Earl Davis Paul Cotton Humphrey

Mrs Guy Wingett Hosts WSCS Meeting at Albany Church

Mrs Guy Wingett hosted the Albany Methodist WSCS October meeting. Mrs Wilbur Baughman opened business and added Mrs William Gillogly to the Gold Star veterans memorial committee on the church honor roll. Flora Saylor led devotionals and Gillogly spoke on India with readings by Blanche Cline and C W Wiseman. Oscar King summarized missionary training. Refreshments served to 17 members and one guest. Higley Study Circle meets Wednesday at 2:30 pm with Mrs P S Wamsrey at 32 Lorene Ave, instead of 6 Van Vorhes St.

Guy Wingett WSCS Albany Methodist Church Wilbur Baughman William Gillogly Flora Saylor Gillogly India Blanche Cline C. W. Wiseman Oscar King Higley Study Circle P. S. Wamsrey Lorene Ave van Vorhes St

Dr James McLarney To Speak During Religion Week At Ohio University

During Religion in Life Week at Ohio University November 3 to 8 Dr James McLarney a philosophy professor at St Josephs Priory will speak in Memorial Auditorium on Tuesday at p m The public is invited He has lectured previously to the Newman Club and spoke on the Philosophy of St Thomas Aquinas at Memorial Auditorium He is renowned as a religious and philosophical speaker Meanwhile Frank W Brown announces the engagement of his daughter Ruth Ann Brown to Harold W Dickens with no definite wedding date set.

Ohio University James McLarney Memorial Auditorium McLarney Newman Club St. Thomas Aquinas MecLarney St. Joseph's Priory Frank W. Brown Gloster Ruth Ann Brown Athens Harold W. Dickens Millfield

Episcopal Parish Dinner Honors Eddy During Religion Week

A student and parish dinner was held at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd on Wednesday at 5 30 p m honoring Dr and Mrs Sherwood Eddy visiting lecturers for Ohio University's Religion in Life Week. Parish events included a masquerade party hosted by Mrs Wallace Dane with many local guests and a rummage sale sponsored by Richland Avenue WSCS at City Hall.

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Sherwood Eddy Athens Ohio University LE Wscs Richland Ave

Sigma Phi Gamma Hosts Party At Foster Home

Miss Emogene Davis presided over a Sigma Phi Gamma sorority meeting at Hotel Athens and members were later entertained at Miss Grace Ellen Foster home with bridge and refreshments. OES Grand Chapter notes list members attending from New Marshfield Carbondale Albany and Chillicothe.

Sigma Phi Gamma Foster Home Emogene Davis Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Hotel Athens Grace Ellen Foster Miss Foster Bertine Herron Margaret Niall OES Grand New Marshfield Order of the Eastern Stars Cleveland Elma Young Wilma Williams Carbondale Olive Baughman Albany Eva van Dyke Nora Frank Athens

OU Coeds Are Sticking To Their Knitting

A campus trend at Ohio University finds women knitting bright Argyle plaid socks with nine colors and six needles. The elaborate project, described by Betty Ann Glenn, spreads through dorms sororities and homes as men become recipients of the handiwork.

Ohio University Betty Ann Glenn

Gene Jones II Party Hosts Halloween Celebration

Gene Jones II hosted a Halloween party at 50 Morris Ave with decorations, a spook trail, contests, and bobbing for apples. Cider and doughnuts were served to guests including Marvyn Paulsen Helen Lehman Betsy Baker Patty Lou Fitzer Martha Dee Morrison Katie Carpenter Billie Jo Nuzum Antoinette Ondis Nancy Martin Sonia Ripley Lewis Ondis Bobbie Bigley Richard Nellis Dickie Wootton and more. Mr and Mrs Clarence C Meek of Guysville announce the birth of son Clarence Dale on Oct 30 with grandparents A T DeLong H C Meek and great grandparents Frank DeLong J W Featherston. Attendees from Nelsonville for the AHL football game include William Powell Lloyd Evans and family members.

Gene Jones Sara L. Jones Morris Ave Marvyn Paulsen Helen Lehman Betsy Baker Patty Lou Fitzer Martha Dee Morrison Katie Carpenter Billie Jo Nuzum Antoinette Ondis Nancy Martin Sonia Ripley Lewis Ondis Bobbie Bigley Richard Nellis Dickie Wootton Richard Williams Roderick Ondis Donald McPherson Jack Dowler Ralph Nuzum Junior Fryer Clarence C. Meek Guysville Clarence Dale A. T. DeLong Buchtel H. C. Meek Stewart Frank DeLong Nelsonville J. W. Featherston

OU Bandsmen Go To Game In Delaware Migration Special

The 127 member Oklahoma band traveled from Athens to Delaware for a game on Saturday aboard a special train. Band coaches and supporters organized full subsidies for meals and fare with funds from merchants Ath en townspeople and Band Social Club dues. A pep rally welcomed the band at the terminal and onboard tunes included Blue Skies and Stardust.

Leu Athens Daniel L. Martino Delaware Herbert L. Berlin

Columbus Philharmonic to Join Nation's Major Orchestras

After five years as a semi professional group the Columbus Philharmonic Orchestra with 80 musicians under Izler Solomon becomes a major national symphony presenting ten subscription concerts ten Pop ten children and five out of town shows. Notable guests include Piatigorsky Rubinstein Francescatti Janis Primrose Merriman Middleton Emig Buechner Frank Graham Wilson Tetley Kardos with Byron Janis performing on the Pops program and other local artists scheduled for Saturday Memorial Hall recitals.

Columbus Byron Janis William Primrose Nan Merriman Memorial Hall Robert Middleton Dorothy McVitty Emig Raymond Buechner Augusta Frank Eldon Howells Rose Graham Richard Wilson Richard Tetley- Kardos

Officers Give Reports At Conference Of American Legion Auxiliary

The morning session of the Sth District Conference of the American Legion Auxiliary opened with color advancement. Loganian district president Mrs. Barton Hall welcomed new Athens unit president Mrs Raymond Lee and district chairs, with reports on rehabilitation child welfare and veteran education.

Sth American Legion Auxiliary Barton Hall Logan Hall Raymond Lee Athens Ellen Rowley Cyril Milligan Oak Hill Cora Bennett William R. Shaffer K. T. Crossen WAC Milligan Chester Beavers Lancaster American Legion San Francisco Holl Barton Holl Arthur Gren Department Robert Gray Arthur Green Dept Lee Moore Ailstock Ellen Rowley George Lear Chas. Farrow Everett Carbaugh Hazel Finsterwald A. L. Conrad Rossiter Williams Wayne Ferris L. M. Williams Frank Harvey Legion

Calendar of Events in Athens social clubs and church groups

A long list of meetings on Monday and Tuesday across Athens including City Federation Higley Circle and Pallas Club round table, Veterans Hospital message, Higley study group, WBA Review, Esther Class, Social Literary Club, Circle One, Sayre Study Circle, and Circle Three WSCS. New Marshfield East ern Star to hold degree work and officer elections November 12.

Alpha Delta Pi Don Clippinger Ave City Federation Hotel Athens Higley Srady Circle City Federation of Women's Clubs Athens Pallas Club Social Literary Athens Garden Club Higley Study Circle Roger Connor Veterans Hospital Chilliecothe New Marshfield Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Emma J Jones honored on 82nd birthday in Athens area

Mrs Emma Jr Jones was feted at an 82nd birthday party hosted by her daughter in Athens Route One. A buffet dinner served to immediate family with guests from Glouster Albany New Marshfield Mansfield and other nearby areas attends. Also announced is the marriage of Betty Imogene McCollister to Walter R Probst with ceremony held October 28 in Napoleon. Mrs Krevisti arrives with husband and daughter after wartime marriage in Sussex England and war brides camp in Tidworth.

Emma Jr. Jones P. C. Shankis Athens Delbert Jones Marlyn Byron Shaulis Paul and Cathryn Homer Vian Glouster Pauline Foreman Billy Ray Riley Hocking P. C. Shaulis Donley Frank Perry Mariene Patty David Frankie Albany Paul Neutzling Marilyn Roy Mace Floyd Beverage Jan Goff Edward Hawk Joe.Barron New Marshfield Clarence Davis Frank Davis Ina Ralph Frank McCollister Mansfield Betty Imogene Walter R. Probst Napoleon Mr. Probst Lucas Veterans Cab Company John Krevisti, Jr Margaret Arklow County Wicklow Eire Krevisti William Solway Sussex England Church of the Immaculate Conception

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Mrs. James Carmichael Vicks VA Robert Hollingsworth Mer Court St Second Ave Gallipolis Brownie Dr. McLarney Mr. Harold Dickens Episcopal Parish Wallace Dane Phyllis Garland Hawk Mrs. Dane Sherry Evans Ann Matheny John Lax Joan Lax Benny Spencer Myrna Hawk Lola Ann Guess Kay Christian Jeanie Christian Shirley Clark Meda Wheeler Teddy Lowes Teddy Dane Ronnie Dupler Bernard North Nancy Spence Neil Hawk Shirley North Terry Dane Sonny Campbell Tom Johnson Estel Dane Pete Evans Jolene Gastin Dixie Winigman Betsy Smith Buddy Steinblink Phyllis Dane Chase Ruth Chase Ruth Lola Goodin Will Gillogly Etta Bean Circleville John Brooks Stewart St Carla Ann Sheltering Arms Hospital Brooks State Highway Patrol John V. Brooks Carlos Eycke Chillicothe Ralph Kirkendall Poston Martha Mae Hershel Kirkendall G. H. Martin East Side Needle Club William J. Davidson Maplewood Drive Gerald F. Stauffer Patrick D. White Edward A. Sprague John Finsterwald Ohio Wesleyan-Ou O.oo Girl Scouts United States William Powell Lloyd Evans Lloyd Dean Ray Circle Gay Circle W. T. Anderson Isi. el Waelet Prince Akihito Tokyo Philadelphia Elizabeth Gray Vining U.S Vining Prince Athens Pharmacy Liberty Bell Coury Brothers R, W. State Rhone Athens, Ohio Wesleyan Service Guild Mary Ward E. State St Elizabeth Turner Religion In Life Week Hathamar First Methodist Church Harold Lee Everett Lewis Charles Dailey Wilson Norris WBA IOOF Esther Christian Church Maplewood T. R. Biddle C. R. Hoskins Central Ave Lucy Wolfe Sayre E. J. Michael F. B. Dilley North Ifill Rabbi Hertz Presbyterian Church Lydia Lash Evans Earl G. Davis Franklin Ave J. R. Vance Gordon Gray Circle Three Central Ave. Methodist Church Glenna Weatherby Shannon Ave Peet Ttt Dorry F. Zanuck Presents Irene Dunne Rex Harrison Linda Darnell Anna and The King of Siam Lee J. Cobb Gale Sondergaard Mikhail Rasumny Dennis Hoey Tito Renaldo Richard Lyon Jones Betty Imogene McCollister Monterey Remi Frances Rafferty Marshall Thompson Merle Oberon Joel McCrea Miriam Hopkins Bascome
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