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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1947

Page

7

Shower for Sue Coury at Paterna Vanity home

Miss Susan Elizabeth Coury, bride elect for November 29, was honored at a crystal shower hosted by Miss Jo Ann Paterna and Miss Marion Vanity at 49 Stimson Ave. The pink and green decor featured a lattice arch and miniature couple centerpiece. Guests included Mrs. Thomas Coury, Mrs. Charles Coury, and many Coury relations.

Paterna Stimson Ave Jo Ann Paterna Marion Vanity Susan Elizabeth Coury Joseph Paterna J. B. Vanity Thomas Coury Charles Coury Joseph Coury Mary Lou Coury Paul Antoinette Douglas Hall Donna

Residents Visit Distant Relatives and Meet at Lafayette

Mrs. Dora Bostic of Pomeroy arrived Monday to stay with her daughter Mrs. M. C. Morrison and son Dan at 21 Marietta Ave. She will travel to Lafayette, Indiana to spend Thanksgiving with Lt. Com. and Mrs. G. B. Bjornson and their sons. Fred L. Williams of Indianapolis, formerly manager of Schine's Athena, visited relatives here. Hollis Shafer and Lt. Col. Glen Gardner hosted guests at Lake Hope cottage, with Claudis Chappel and Gene Power among those present.

Dora Bostic Pomeroy M. C. Morrison Dan Marietta Ave Bostic D. M. Lowery Charleston W. Va W. Vaughn Spencer Punxsutawney Gary Timmie Bjornsons Lafayette Comander Bjjornson Purdue University Fred L. Williams Indianapolis Ind Hollis Shafer Glen Gardner Lake Hope Zaleski Claudis Chappel Gene Power

Madama Butterfly at Memorial Auditorium Behind the Scenes Notes

Opera in Memorial Auditorium Sunday night featured Donald Johnston as Sharpless and revealed that Johnston helped form a soldier chorus after V E Day. Lighting was praised by David Dorn and Joseph Milly led a 30 student crew with cue-free precision. guests included the Hillis and Mulligan families from New Lexington.

Memorial Auditorium Donald Johnston U. S Consul Sharpless Robert Bird O. C Bird Berry Johnston Germany Austria Paris Cannes Nice Powers All Soldier David Dorn Memorial Bill Miller Joseph Milly David Milly

Mrs. Mathews Guest Speaker At Events Club Meeting

Current Events Club met at 40 Grosvenor Street hosted by Mrs. William Williams with fifteen members. Mrs. J. B. Maffett led the business session, approving Christmas donations of five dollars to Athens County Children's Home and to the County Welfare Department. Guest speaker Mrs. Charles G. Mathews discussed John Fisher's Why They Behave Like Russians, as introduced by Mrs. Nelson McDaniel. Refreshments followed hosted by Mrs. Cameron Crossen and Mrs. Karl Witzler.

William Williams Grosvenor St J. B. Maffett Athens County Children's Home County Welfare Department Nelson McDaniel Charles G. Mathews

Veterans Guests at OU Xavier Football Game

Thirty patients from the Chillicothe Veterans Hospital were guests of the Ohio University Athletic Department at the OU Xavier football game on November 22. They dined in McArthur, Athens County Red Cross Chapter, with the dinner by the First Methodist Church Women’s Society. Community Service to Camps and Hospitals arranged the afternoon activities.

Chillicothe Veterans Hospital Ohio University Athletic Department OU Xavier McArthur Athens County Roger Connor Red Cross

Tommie Main Celebrates Fifth Birthday at Home Party

Tommie Main son of Dr and Mrs R E Main 3 Watt St celebrated his fifth birthday at a Nov 19 party from 3 to 5 pm at home. Guests included George Rutkoskie Michael Downard Donnie and Bobby Sylvester Dickie Blosser David and Gary Wickham George Carr and Robbie Main. Rome Grange members will elect officers at the regular meeting on Wednesday night Nov 26. attendance urged.

Tommie Main R. E. Main Watt St George Rutkoskie Michael Downard Donnie Bobby Sylvester Dickie Blosser David Gary Wickham George Carr Robbie Main Rome

Mechanicsburg PTA Fall Festival Tonight at School

The annual event at Mechanicsburg School hosted by the PTA features a square dance crowning a king and queen with prince and princess, plus movies, a country store, fish pond prizes and door prizes. Refreshments are served and proceeds benefit the school lunch program.

Mechanicsburg Pta Mechanicsburg School P.T.A Mechanicsburg

Bride-To-Be Miss Susan Coury Honored At Shower

Miss Susan Elizabeth Coury, fiancé of Bartholomew A. Brown of Louisville, was feted at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Paul Antoiietto and Mrs. Douglas Hall at 70 West State Street. The event featured a doll bridal party, a miniature altar, gifts carried by child attendants, and a display titled Vacant. Guests included Mrs. Anastasie Daugherty and Mrs. Joseph Coury among others. The couple plans a November 29 wedding at St Pauls Church.

Paul Antoiietto Douglas Hall Antorietto State St Susan Elizabeth Coury Bartholomew A. Brown Louisville St. Paul’s Church Tommie Antoinetto Tommie Richie Bernadette Sue Antoinette Mary Collins Anastasie Daugherty Paul Keever Charles Coury Joseph Paterna Sam Strauss J. B. Vanity Fern Stanley Helen Sprouse J. A. Hess Mary Antoinette Joseph Coury

YWCA Leader Miss Mildred Phillips Visits Athens Host

Miss Mildred Phillips superintendent of the YWCA Lima spent the weekend at the home of Mrs. Belle Bishop located at 85 Central Ave Athens.

Mildred Phillips YWCA Lima Belle Bishop Central Ave Athens

Notable Names Listed in Society Notices

Joan Campbell, Mrs. Chris Corbin, Jr., Miss Dora Antoinette, Mrs. Joe McBride, Mrs. Wade Tom and Miss Mary Lou Coury appear in a society brief highlighting local residents and social standings.

Joan Campbell Chris Corbin, Jr Dora Antoinette Joe McBride Wade Tom Mary Lou Coury

Chase Circle of Ruth Holds All Day Meeting at Ruth Carbaugh Home

The Chase Circle met at Mrs Ruth Carbaughs Chase home for an all day session with a noon potluck. The group plans a December 4 gathering at Mrs Mabel Carbaughs home with cheer sister and 29 cent member gift exchanges and a shared afternoon program. Mr and Mrs William McDonald of Lower Plains visited Mrs Herbert McDonalds in The Plains for Sunday dinner.

Chase Ruth Ruth Carbaugh Mabel Carbaugh William McDonald Lower Plains Herbert McDonald the Plains

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Kellogg's Allbran Kellogg General Mills Rauch Miss Sue Coury Mnail Is Dr. Caldwell Wells Senna Grvir Charles Tribe North Lancaster Street Athens, Ohio Senti-Metal CO Columbus, Ohio H.B.F Michael Hillis New Lexington Mary M. Mulligan Canada Ottawa Princess Elizabeth Philip Mountbatten Mrs. C. Mathews Events Club Cameron Crossen Karl Witzler Xavier Rome Grange Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Lydia E* Pinkhan Pullers TFOOT Lie Aerovian Stinleys H. L. Goodwin Pallas Howard L. Goodwin Paul O'Brien Edward Hanson Mary Connett China Miss Connett America Sue Coury Sage Ohio Chase Circle of Ruth Heinz Baby Foods NEINZ Pears Dineapr Kenny Suse Pru Eil Grocer's Saratoga
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