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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1950

Page

9

Mis Ellaneous Shower Honors Miss Rilla Kinsel

Miss Rilla April Kinsel, bride elect, was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Kenneth Jones and Mrs. Richard Fought at 91 Maplewood Drive. The open church wedding to Mr. Watson Fletcher John of Lima is set for Thanksgiving Day at 3:30 p.m. at the First Methodist Church Athens with many Athens Nelsonville and Columbus guests listed.

Rilla April Kinsel Kenneth Jones Richard Fought Fought Maplewood Drive Charles Bethel Kinsel Watson Fletcher John Lima First Methodist Church Athens Tony Agnone Harry Archer Shirley Andrews Louis I. Brown William Connett John Dowler W. J. Davidson Donna Deneys Maydell Daniels Ursula Green D.L. Gandee Floss Gabriel William Hughes George Henry Frank Harvey James W., Jones Susan Mae Jones Ray Jones Robert W. Jones

Coming and Going Items From Local Travelers and Guests

Mr and Mrs Carl Roberts left for New York City to attend the Columbia University Teachers College Alumni Conference where Roberts among 200 invitees will join a workshop on curriculum and social studies teaching. The Whitlatchs and daughter Merle visited Mrs Bessie Strong. Albany and Marion residents joined Sunday hosts the Dailey household in welcoming Dr and Mrs William Marting Iron ton Mr and Mrs Milton Musgrave Kitts Hill and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Lutz of Marion.

Carl Roberts Grosvenor St New York City Roberts Columbia University Teachers College Ed Whitlatch Merle Near McArthur Bessie Strong W. B. Cable E. State St

Calendar of Events for Thursday Community Groups

Pi Phi Alumnae Club dessert at 7 30 p m Presbyterian Church Mrs P O Nichols 122 E State St Women's Gasco Club 441 E State St 8 00 p m Progressive Class Richland Methodist Church 380 Richland Ave Mrs John Ashton 7 30 p m Edith Shaver devotions 900 Amere Club Luncheon Mrs Paul Cotton E Washington St 12 30 p m Take table service Current Events Club Cottage Tea House 7 30 p m Mrs J F Dixon hostess Regrets to 20962 by Wednesday 600 B P W Club Cline Building 7 30 Executive Board 5 30 Turkey Dinner Mt Zion Baptist Church 5 p m Open to the public 00 So Sew Sewing Club 19 Park Place 7 30 p m Pomona Grange York Grange 8 p m Visitors bring sandwiches York members bring cake Carbondale WSCS Mrs Ralph Williams 1 p m Royal Crown Rebekah Lodge No 806 Stewart degree work 7 30 p m Members bring pumpkin pie or ham sandwiches

Richland Methodist Church John Ashton Richland Ave Edith Shaver Paul Cotton Washington St Cottage Tea House J. F. Dixon B. P. W. Club Cline Mt. Zion Carbondale WSCS Ralph Williams Royal Crown Rebekah Lodge Stewart

November 5 wedding memories in Athens with family details

The ceremony featured Sam Hoffman and Lyndall Woolley with songs I Love You Truly and Be True. The bride wore a white satin gown with lace yoke and veil, carried an orchid on a white Bible, and was given in marriage by her father. Family roles included Mrs. Don Green as matron of honor and Clarence Lasure as best man, with ushers Lyle Blaker and Melvin Walls. Out of town guests and post wedding reception followed at the church.

Sam Hoffman Lyndall Woolley Don Green Clarence Lasure Lyle Blaker Melvin Walls Green Eva Swain Walter Brumm Perrysville Walls U. S. Army Outdoorsman Leathercraft Co Athens Richland Ave

Small Habits Diminish Charm In Everyday Etiquette

The article advises reducing gum chewing and personal grooming rituals in public. It cautions against nervous face fingering, nail picking, and visible tics that signal insecurity. It suggests reserving grooming for private spaces and improving self control to enhance poise.

Jose Limon Appears In Concert At Memorial Auditorium

The Jose Limon Dance Company presented four works last night to a full Memorial Auditorium crowd. Limon, Koner, Hoving, Jones, and Currier delivered dynamic coordinated performances with Bach preludes and fugues, La Malinche, Invention, and The Moor's Pavanne, praised as Limon's finest work.

Jose Limon Memorial Auditorium Limon Pauline Koner Betty Jones Lucas Hoving Ruth Currier J. S. Bach Miss Koner Cortez Mexico Simon Pavanne Dance Magazine Othello Doris Humphrey Simon Sadoff Convocations Committee Modern Dance Club Emily Jackson

Avoid Back Seat Driving And Help Build Tomorrow

A public service message encourages riders not to criticize drivers and to skip back seat driving. It urges investing time with the Girl Scouts to prepare future mothers wives and civic leaders by spending a few hours weekly with the organization.

AID Girl Scouts Girl Scout

Katherine Bacon to Perform Piano Concert in Memorial Auditorium

Concert pianist Katherine Bacon will present a program tomorrow at 8 pm in Memorial Auditorium as part of the University Convocation Series. The program features works by Scarlotti Paradies Gluck Sgambati Beethoven Kobalevsky Debussy Albeniz and Chopin with free admission for the public.

Katherine Bacon Memorial Auditorium School of Music Scarlotti Paradies Gluck - Sgambati Beethoven Kobalevsky Debussey Albenis Chopin

WSCS Circle 7 Plans Aid To Home

Twenty five members of WSCS circle seven met at Mrs. Harold Lee's home. Mrs. Wilson Norris led devotions and Mrs. Robert Wheaton spoke on The Christian's Obligation to Work. They plan rummage sale clothing by Nov 16 and monthly mendings for the Children’s Home.

WSCS Circle Seven Harold Lee Wilson Norris Robert Wheaton Virgil Baker Carl Roberts Roger Wiseman John Cady

Eighth grade girls host apron party at Athens High

Pauline Fierce's home arts class at Athens High School held an apron party for mothers and guests. from 3 30 to 4 30 p m. The event marked the end of an apron making project with four committees planning invitations favors refreshments and entertainment. Cookies cheese sandwiches cocoa and nut cups were served. Guests toured the home arts department.

Pauline Fierce Athens High School

Marriage Announcement Charles Diltz and Martha Carpenter wed

On Saturday afternoon November 4 at 3 30 Charles Diltz and Martha Carpenter united in marriage at 320 West Union Street Athens in a single ring ceremony read by Rev Harold F Kellogg Guests included Albert and Martha Carpenter of New Marshfield Victor and Martha Carpenter of Clarks Chapel and Edward Maxwell of Athens A club meeting note follows Sans Souci will meet tonight with Katie Carpenter 34 Elliott Street at 6 30.

Ruth Marie Blaker David Lester Blaker Maple St Athens Blaker James Vernon Walls James Walls H. L. McDaniel Clarks Chapel Charles Diltz Martha Carpenter W. Union St Harold F. Kellogg Albert Carpenter New Marshfield Victor Carpenter Edward Maxwell Sans Souci Katie Carpenter Elliott St

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Rilla April Kinsel Paul Kail H. G. Kinsel Leo Kinsel Clarence Laughlin Alvin Lamborn Carl Murphey Merwin Mansfield Fred McCoy MD McPherson M. F. McCune H. O. Mathews Wilbur Martin John McElroy Dwight Robinson Olive Rose W. H. Rose Robert Rose Charles Reamer Thomas Rosser Nancy Davis Erme Stalder Joe Stewart Mary Slutz Elmer Shrout Ralph Dupler Frances Wyckoff Joe Walburn Sam C. Warren Elvin Weekley Clarice Weekley J. A. Slingluff Judy Slingluff Nelsonville Reid Sewell Earl Baughman Albany Sheldon Basford Columbus Lutz Marion County Pi Phi P. O. Nichols Presbyterian Church Women’s Gasco Club Ernest Rowland Amere Club Fred Fenzel Park Place Pomona Grange York Grange York Aks Guysville Auxiliary Legion Hall Eleanor Fuller Thelma Parsons Marjorie Copeland Mayme Ashcraft MR. and Mrs. Walls FEMA Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Donut Shop Athens, O Alicia Hart St. Joseph Cannon Uhlman S. Court ST Cae Fawcett Chesterhill, Ohio Katherine Merridue Mary Jaynes Pp. M Simmons Parents Magazine U. S Baby Beauty Rrport Dial Reba Shafer S. Court Street
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