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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1946

Page

6

Sayre Social Circle Adds Three New Members

Sayre Study Circle met Tuesday afternoon at 96 Morris Ave with Mrs. E. J. Michael presiding. Mrs. B. J. Schwarzel opened the meeting and three new members were voted in. Mrs. R. J. Studer prepared a report on the Southeast District Conference of the Women's Federation of Women's Clubs in Lancaster on Oct. 15, read by Mrs. John Myers. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Sayre Study Circle E. J. Michael Morris Ave B. J. Schwarzel R. J. Studer Women's Federation of Women's Clubs Lancaster John Myers

Mrs Morris Hosts 31 Club Meeting at Morris Home

The 31 Club gathered at Mrs. R A Morris 2 Columbia Ave Thursday evening electing officers for the year including president Mrs R A Morris and vice president Mrs Marjorie Matthews A semi annual birthday dinner is planned for November 19 After business members played games with prizes and refreshments were served Also listed is Mrs Mayme Daugherty host of Columbus Athenian Club with a potluck dinner on November 10 at 1 p m

R. A. Morris Columbia Ave Marjorie Matthews Lester Martin Matthews Jenny Risley Dwight Gaskell D. L. Rowland George Merchant Mayme Daugherty Sixth Ave Columbus Columbus-Athenian Club

Weekend Visit By Pfc Brooks At Riverside Drive

Pfc William J Brooks of Fort Knox Kentucky stayed with his parents Mr and Mrs Roland Brooks 13 Riverside Drive over the weekend Other visitors included Mr and Mrs Kenneth Brooks and daughter from Haydenville Mr and Mrs John Barrett Miss Cloris Joseph and William Napper of Millfield Mr and Mrs Robert Guess from The Plains Brooks departed for Fort Knox Sunday morning Mrs Emmett Cross Pearl Henderson reported the death of Lula Henderson of McClanesboro Illinois funeral services set in McClanesboro Mrs Cross and Lee Henderson attended From Athens Mrs M C Morrison went to Pomeroy Wednesday night due to her mother's illness Patty Joy Whaley daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Whaley hosted a Halloween party at 139 N Congress St Activities included games contests a host story telling by candle light and a buffet with popcorn candy chips apples doughnuts and cider Attendees included Sidney Clark Jane Roseberry Patty Lou Fitzer Barbara White Jo Baird Libby Collins Betty Lambert Dot Barns Pattie Joy and Pamela Dare The visiting guests were Donald McPherson and Dick Wooten in tramp costumes

William J. Brooks Fort Knox Rolland Brooks Riverside Drive Brooks Kenneth Brooks Haydenville John Barrett Cloris Joseph William Napper Millfield Robert Guess the Plains Patty Joy Whaley Harold Whaley N. Congress St Sidney Clark Jane Roseberry Patty Lou Fitzer Barbara White Jo Baird Libby Collins Betty Lambert Dot Barns Pattie Joy Pamela Dare Donald McPherson Dick Wooten Barbara Williams Gail Hinton Naomi Chute

Visitors at Episcopal House share week with Gifford

Recent visitors at the Episcopal Country House included Mrs. Dan Stright and family, Mrs. Melvin Thompson, Tommy Thompson, Mrs. Raymond Brooks and Robert Stephen Brooks. They joined Miss Eleanor E. Gifford for a day with Poston G F 8 girls who held a meeting and camp supper. The Girls’ Friendly Society contributed gifts and sent a layette to a Dutch child. Weekend guests and students listed include Carl Whitlatch, Harvey Whitlatch, John Herron, Harold Herron, Mary Herron, and John Deens.

Episcopal Country House Dan Stright Danny Stright Melvin Thompson Tommy Thompson Raymond Brooks Robert Stephen Brooks Eleanor E. Gifford Poston G. F Florence Brookhart Vivian Brookhart Dorothy Davies Wilda Hunter Patty North Barbara Willis Dana Robinson Marian Hillyer Evelyn Adams Holland Olive Herron New Marshfield R. D Carl Whitlatch Fisher Station Harvey Whitlatch John Herron Ohio State University Harold Herron Columbus Mary Herron Amesville John Deens Akron

OU Chapter Beta Theta Pi Celebrates 105th Anniversary

Beta Kappa of Beta Theta Pi marks its 105th year on Ohio University campus with a party and dance at the chapter house Friday night. Alumni faculty and students invited. five piece band to play. refreshments served. Beta Kappa founded in 1941 by Gilbert Culbertson and Hoffman.

Beta Kappa Beta Theta Pi Ohio University Beta Athens University Charles Champion Gilbert John Calhoun Culbertson Ripley Christian Hoffman

Fall Footwear Fantasies at New York Fashion Show

A New York fashion revue showcases daring footwear. Models sport turquoise bead debossed suede sandals, gold insets on platforms, transparent Edouard evening wedgies, beige satin pumps, and back-laced navy boots. Designs include Delman Edouard Julianelli Miller and bold red leather trims.

New York Mabel Charles Julianelli

Presbyterian group plans Friday dessert meeting at Elmwood home

Group Six of the Women’s Association and Class Six of the Business and Professional Women’s Class meet Friday at 7 p m for a dessert gathering at Elmwood homes. Athens Bird Club meets Friday at 8 p m at 54 Woodard for field marks of wild ducks and flower slides. Pallas Club gathers Saturday November 9 at 2 30 p m at 30 N High St.

Women’s Association Presbyterian Church L. J. Addicott Elmwood The Genevieve Apgar Elmwood Place Athens Bird Club Carolyn Crawford Mary Catherine Smith Woodard Pallas Club William Bryant High St

Albany PTA Hosts Officers and Room Mothers Gathering

The Albany Parent-Teacher Association entertained room mothers committee chairmen and guests at the home of vice president Mrs. Howard Stanley. Mrs. Eldon Bolen led discussions on mothers' problems and children’s activities for about twenty seven attendees. Birthday party for Clydie and Freddie Lanning included guests from Carbondale New Marshfield Lancaster and others with prizes awarded to Jay Bartlette Larry Erwin and Gary Bartlette.

Albany Parent- Teacher Association Howard Stanley Dewey Stone Eldon Bolen PTA Frederick Lanning Nelsonville Route One Clydie Freddie Thomas Mills Carbondale Wibley Thompson New Marshfield George Saddler Gayle Jimmy Lancaster Gary May Bartlette Jerry Kirkendall Kenny Harvey Billy and David McCombs Larry Ervin Jimmy Bartlette Sammy Winchelle Kelsie

Albany Wednesday Club Presents Music of the Bible Program

The Albany Wednesday Club met at Mrs. Martha Stuart's home with two parts. Guest speaker Mrs. Harriett Wood gerd studied Bible literature, then Mrs. Mildred Spurlock and three piano students performed Music of the Bible including selections by Bach and a piano solo by Miss Sandra Munn.

Albany Martha Stuart Harriett Woodgerd Mildred Spurlock Whispering Hope Judy Barnes Judy Bach Spurlock Brooks Russell Ronda Russell Sandra Munn

Emma Morris Hosts WSCS Meeting and Quilt Day

Mrs Emma Morris hosted the WSCS gathering at her home with quilting and a potluck lunch. President Mrs Royal Wolfe led the business and officers to be elected at the November 14 meeting at Mrs Pearl Morris’s home with oysters served at noon.

Pearl Morris

Hertz Calls for United Religion Bridges in Life Week

Rabbi Richard C. Hertz, a noted lecturer from Glencoe Illinois, advocates a united social action of all religious cults to build bridges between faiths during Ohio University Religion in Life Week. He stresses life faith as the basis of living and cites lectures on Economic Justice and What I Believe alongside a poem reflecting religious unity.

Richard C. Hertz Ohio University Richard Hertz North Shore Congregational Israel Glencove Illinois Hebrew Union College University of Cincinnati Northwestern University Chicago University Hertz Lewis Mann Edward Vance Cook

Presbyterian Church Annual Bazaar Set For November 12

The Women’s Association of the Presbyterian Church hosts the annual bazaar on Tuesday November 12 at the church. Featured items include gifts baked goods children clothing books and miscellaneous articles A chili supper will be served from four to seven p m The public is invited.

Women's Association of the Presbyterian Church The Presbyterian Church

Julia Marshall Weds Ellis B. Dew in Glouster Church

Miss Julia Helen Marshall daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Marshall and Ellis B. Dew son of Mr and Mrs Cecil Dew were married at 7 30 pm Saturday October 19 in the Holy Cross Church rectory. Rev Father Charles Walsh officiated the double ring ceremony. The bride wore a wool fuchsia suit and white roses. maid of honor Dolores McAllister wore a tailored brown suit and red roses. Best man was Bernard Walpoole. The couple will reside in Glouster.

Julia Helen Marshall John Marshall Glouster Ellis B. Dew Cecil Dew the Holy Cross Church Charles Walsh Dolores McAllister Bernard Walpoole

Mardi Gras Ball at Country Club Planned for Nov 9

A Mardi Gras ball will be held at the Country Club on Saturday night November 9 for members and out of town guests. Bob Madison and his eight piece orchestra from Columbus will play for dancing. Attendees are asked to wear fancy dress costumes with prizes for the most original outfits.

Country Club Bob Madison Columbus

Couple Weds At Parsonage In Lancaster

Mrs. Dorothy Forrest Byerly and Mr. Bruce G. Rosier were married by Rev. C. G. Beaver at Grace Reform Parsonage in Lancaster at 7 30 P M. The bride wore a royal blue dress with silver nail head trim and black accessories. She is the niece of Mrs. Hattie Anthony of Athens. The groom works as a machinist at the Anchor Hocking Glass plant in Lancaster. They will reside at The Maples on State Route 188 near Lancaster.

Dorothy Forrest Byerly Bruce G. Rosier C. G. Beaver Grace Reform Parsonage Lancaster

Richland Avenue Methodist Women Hold November Meeting

The November meeting of the Party Friendship Class at Richland Ave Methodist Church was hosted by Mrs. Fred Dixon. Wanda Rose was reelected president and Denver Gooding elected secretary and treasurer. A rummage sale was planned for Saturday November 23. Entertainment honored Mrs. Victor Stanson and Mrs. Paul Carpenter. The next gathering will be at the Goodings’ home.

Friendship Richland Ave. Methodist Church Fred Dixon Wanda Rose Denver Gooding Victor Stanson Paul Carpenter

Nelson McDaniel Hostess at So Sew Sewing Circle Meeting

Mrs Nelson McDaniel of 24 Poplar Street hosted the So Sew Sewing Circle meeting. Mrs P L Walker, the president, opened the business session with guests Mrs W H Worthman and Miss Blanche Howe attending. Social hour followed with refreshments served by the hostess and assisted by Mrs Worthman and Mrs H J Parker.

Nelson McDaniel Poplar St So-Sew Sewing Circle P. L. Walker W. Hi. Worthman Blanche Howe Worthman H. J. Parker

Returns From Trip To New York

Mrs. W. H. Marshall returns from a ten day visit with relatives in the Bronx New York. She viewed Navy Day ships on the Hudson including the Missouri Roosevelt and the Queen Elizabeth plus broadcasting studios and acts in New York City. She toured Grant's Tomb LaGuardia Field and saw many performers before returning home to Columbus Athens area.

Florence Zitzke H. P. Dowler Columbus Richard Storer Rex Athens Four

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Sayre Michael Mrs. Morris Athenian Emmett Cross Pearl Henderson Lula Henderson Sherman R. Henderson McClanesboro, Ill Henderson Cross Lee Henderson McClanesboro M. C. Morrison Pomeroy Dora Bostic ACME W. Union St Ile Org Rexatt Sare Buys the Cline Pharmacy Episcopal House Athens Pharmacy Court St S. Court St Eer Albany Pta Ohio Emma Morris WSCS oMig Sun Durango Charles Starret Ak Lait Tg Baxter Rith Doris Houck Smiley Burnette Columbia Rabbi Hertz By Gerry Kavalia Presbyterian Honduras America House Beautiful Jayne Court Athens, O Julia Marshall Mrs. Rosier Mr. Rosier State Route Rauch's Bakery VRS K. of P. Halil Patricia Adams Gary Barber Willard Barber Wilma Frank Mickey Lowry Billy Ray Riley Priscilla Ann Kennard Gene Darrel Jolley Myron Barber Eleanor Gifford McKesson BEXEL McKee Drug Co CCA Community Concerts Association Hotel Berry Logan, Chio Ea Athens OMI Columbe Royal Mounted Rides P.M Benedict Bogeaus George Rape Sylvia Sidney Robert Lowery Gilbert Farnum Euste Keaton Ohio State Northwestern
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