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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1947

Page

8

Tea Honoring Miss Mary Ann McKay At Miller Residence

Mrs. H E Miller and Mrs Rufus Hopkins hosted a Sunday tea at 225 E State St for thirty five guests honoring Miss Mary Ann McKay niece of Mr and Mrs F M McKay. McKay will wed George Thomas Boscoff of Canton in December. Chrysanthemums adorned rooms and tea table. pours by Mrs T C McCracken and Mrs M D Hughes. assistants included Mrs Oscar Fulton and others.

H. E. Miller Rufus Hopkins Miller E. State St Mary Ann McKay F. M. McKay McKay Ohio State University George Thomas Boscoff Canton College of Commerce Ohio State Univer T. C. McCracken M. D. Hughes Oscar Fulton E. A. Cottingham C. E. Hoskins Carolyn Hopkins Mary Ann Hughes

Sigma Phi Gamma Pledge Service At Hotel Athens

Alpha Tau chapter pledged Miss Mary Burns, Miss Mary Marcinko, and Mrs. Carl Miller Monday night at the Hotel Athens. President Edna Kasler led the service with Vice-president Betty Henderson slated as pledge mistress.

Mary Burns Mary Marcinko Carl Miller Alpha Tau Chapter Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Athens Edna Kasler Betty Henderson Cottage Tea Room Gail Fleming Lois Shields Lois Shafer R. F. Rose George Hunter

Local Dentists Attend Ohio Convention in Cleveland

Dr and Mrs C M Bowman attend the Ohio State Dentists convention at the Hotel Statler in Cleveland this week. they left last weekend and will return Sunday. Other notes mention gatherings at 40 Maplewood Place with Mrs Lawson and Mrs Andrews visiting, plus updates on Athens Chapter 175 Order of the Eastern Star officers led by Stella Studer and Robert Studer.

C. M. Bowman Cleveland Ohio State Dentists Hotel Statler Bowman O. A. Terrill Maplewood Place Sarah A. Lawson Lancast J. R. Acomb Jimmie Mansfield F. C. Schelling Acomb Athens Order of the Eastern Star Stella Studer Robert J. Studer Caroline Dow Charles Schuster Grace Walker Theresa Hines Lucille Woodworth Frances Schuster Louise Wamsley

Wesleyan Guild Dinner Meets at BPW Club

Forty members and guests attended the Wesleyan Service Guild dinner meeting at the Business and Professional Club with Mrs. Richard Cox as hostess. Helen Evans spoke on An Orderly World for Children, drawing on experiences with English and Swiss schoolchildren and noting war impacts. A silent auction and quilting project followed, with Mrs. Watson Jeffers in charge and refreshments arranged by Miss Irene Hand, Miss Delle Finsterwald, and Miss Helen McAfee.

Wesleyan Service Guild Business and Professional Club Richard Cox Helen Evans England Switzerland Guild Guild Project Followed Miss Evans’ Talk, Mrs. Watson Jeffers Irene Hand Delle Finsterwald Helen McAfee

Halloween Party Highlights Youth Fellowship Event

The Methodist Youth Fellowship party at Joan Davis house, led by Joan Davis and Jim Biggins, drew 25 couples and left attendees with fond memories. Patsy Wolfe’s Tricks or Treats twist helped empower generosity to less fortunate families.

Methodist Joan Davis’ Place Jim Biggins Patsy Wolfe Jean Baird Sammy” Carpenter Marilyn Poling Shirley Miller Jean Vance

Pegge Farmer to Lead Ohio University Leaders Rally

Ohio University alumna Pegge Farmer, renowned in monodrama and pantomime, will headline the Leaders Rally luncheon for nearly 200 women leaders at the Student Grill on Saturday November 15. She will then present an original play written acted and produced by herself.

Women's League of Ohio University Pegge Farmer Ohio University Miss Farmer Phi Beta Phi Cincinnati Actor's Guild Dayton National League of American Pens Women MacDowell Society Dayton Music Club Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra Nomad Club of

Club Calendar Wednesday Meetings and Hosts

Wednesday events include PEO at 7 30 pm with Mrs Catherine Burk at 69 W State St Athens Colony meets 7 30 pm at Mrs J R Harvey 69 W State St Current Events roll call led by Misses Blanche and Delle Finsterwald Pythian Sisters meet 7 30 pm at K of C Hall Novel Bridge Club 8 15 pm with Mrs J S Van Nostrand Pocahontas Lodge 7 30 pm Red Men s Hall 660 Board of Deacons Presbyterian Church 7 pm Mothers Circle 7 30 pm with Mrs Irvin Dickman 12 Sunnyside Sans Souci meets 8 pm at April Kinsel 44 W State St

O de Athens New England J. R. Harvey State St Blanche Delle Finsterwald C. Hall J. S. van Nostrand N. Shannon Ave Mothers’ Circle Irvin Dickman Sunnyside Sans Souci April Kinsel W. State St

Mrs. F Colley Honored At Birthday Party

Mrs Francis Colley of New Marshfield Road was surprised with a birthday gathering held Monday night November 10. Friends and relatives shared cards and gifts, with refreshments served to numerous neighbors and area residents. A separate item notes Floyd Bolin Post 3477 VFW plans a benefit party tonight at 7 30 p m with a free grocery basket door prize and public invitation.

Francis Colley New Marshfield Road Harry Jacoby Bernard Ward Mary Katherine Jesse Carsey Seldon Max Marilyn Clarence Shaw Vastine Tower Sheila Roscoe Tower Elmer McClanahan Osa Chadwick Margaret McHarg VFW Floyd Bolin Armory

Emma Lee McCune to Wed James Dale Riggsby

Mr and Mrs Ray W McCune announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Emma Lee to James Dale Riggsby son of Mr and Mrs Robert Riggsby of Waterloo The bride elect is a senior at Athens High School Riggsby is a Navy veteran and a sophomore at Ohio University majoring in sociology The wedding is set for December 20 at 7 30 p m at First Methodist Church in this city

Ray W. McCune Sunnyside Drive Athens Emma Lee James Dale Riggsby Robert Riggsby Waterloo Athens High School Riggsby U.S. Navy Ohio University First Methodist

Ohio Freshmen compete for McKay Band vocalist post

Three Cleveland born Ohio University freshmen vie in Ashena theater final auditions for the Willie McKay Band vocalist position. Winner Margie Levy Debby Linn or Marilyn Zlotnick joins the McKay outfit and debuts at Sigma Delta Chi Newspaper Ball. Sigma Delta Chi judges include Martin Blau Edward Birkner and Samm Hoffman News takes note of an Armistice Day dance at Berry Hall with Rex Koons and his band and pre dance open house at the Legion Home.

Ashena Theater Ohio University Cleveland Willie McKay Margie Levy Debby Linn Marilyn Zlotnick McKay Sigma Delta Chi Martin Blau Edward Birkner Samm Hoffman K. T. Crossen Post American Legion Berry Rex Koons Frank Harvey Legion Home Carl Heck Sam F. Alvarez Bennie Williams A. B. Parker

Higley Circle Hosts Mrs Thomas Wolfe Garden Club Talk

Higley Study Circle met at Mrs M S Glazier home with twenty one members present. Guest Mrs H M Woods attended. Mrs P S Wamsley led the business meeting. Guest speaker Mrs Thomas Wolfe outlined home plant visuals from Enjoy Your House Plants and shared care tips for indoor blooms. The circle closed with the slogan Make all America a garden. WSCS of Coolville Methodist to meet Thursday at 8 pm at the homes of Mrs A W Johnston and Mrs FE G Alden.

Higley Study Circle M. S. Glazier H. M. Woods P. S. Wamsley W. H. Kirchner City Federation Thomas Wolfe Ohio Association of Garden Clubs All America WSCS Coolville

Oyster Supper At Coolville for GOP Members

An Oyster Supper sponsored by the Athens County Women's Republican Club and Troy Township Republicans will be at Coolville High School on Monday November 17 at 6 30 p m All Republican men and women are invited A program of music will be by Charles and Inez Bentad of Coolville Claudius Chappel Clifford Ruth Mildred Allen and Mabel Carbaugh Guest speaker Mrs John J Rigby county chairwoman of the Guernsey County Women's Republican Club will speak on Un American Activities Mrs Rigby is a member of the State Speakers Bureau at Columbus and of the Ohio Committee on Un American Activities Mrs R S Henderson Coolville is general chairman in charge of arrangements Hosts and hostesses include Mayor and Mrs John Aiken Mr and Mrs E M Daugherty Mr and Mrs H H Chapman Mr and Mrs Clyde Parrish Mrs L C Brafford Mrs Minnie Clark Mrs Marie Root Mr and Mrs Ray Clark Mrs Grace Bingman Mrs A K Daugherty Mrs Inez Bentz Mrs Nina Richardson Mr and Mrs Victor Russell Mrs Lawrence Swearingen and Mrs Doris Walden Albany Garden Club meets with Mrs F Stevens Friday afternoon

Charles Inez Bentad Coolville Claudius Chappel Clifford Ruth Mildred Allen Mabel Carbaugh John J. Rigby Guernsey County Grace Bingman A. K. Daugherty Inez Bentz Nina Richardson Victor Russell Lawrence Swearingen Doris Walden

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Help Constipated Folks News

Dr Edwards offers Olive Tablets sold in drugstores to relieve constipation. The product is described as mild yet thorough acting on both upper and lower bowels for natural movements. Prices listed at 15 cents and 30 cents.

Dr. Edwards

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