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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1947

Page

6

Luncheon Honors Miss Lee McCaskill Ahead of Dec. 15 Wedding

The University Club in Columbus hosted a luncheon Monday for Miss Lee McCaskill as she prepares to wed William James Smith Jr. of Chicago. Guests included her mother Mrs Hadyn A McCaskill and many Athens, Middletown, Columbus, and Pittsburgh residents. The couple will marry at 7:30 p.m. at the First Methodist Church.

Edward A. Cottingham H. E. Miller University Club Columbus Lee McCaskill William James Smith, Jr Chicago First Methodist Church Hadyn A. McCaskill Charles S. Daniel L. A Hamilton Jane Hamilton William S. Shepherd D. R. Zenner Margaret Ann Andrews Carolyn Hopkins Thomas G Andrian Ralph Smeck C. B. Nye Athens Henry E. Miller, Jr Middletown Joseph R. Bott Pittsburgh James W. Phillips Joan Galbreath Ruth Alice Wright Annabelle Houck

Mrs Collins serenaded by Theta Chi at birthday home

Mrs W P Collins honorary mother of Alpha Tau Theta Chi was serenaded at 6 N High St on her birthday Nov 21. Fraternity men later attended an informal party with refreshments. Homecoming banquet hosted 150 guests with Collins as an honored guest.

Collins Theta Chis W. P. Collins Alpha Tau Chapter Theta Chi Fraternity N High St

Community groups mark 25th anniversary and school choir gains

Whirl Sans Souci celebrates twenty five years led by Marilyn Poling and Nancy Packard with over fifty girls on the roster. Marian Vanity and Jackie Deem guide CMC with about 35 members. Betty Shea wrote a moving picture score second place winner. Athens High hosts a new four part choir in Room 204. Troop 6 packs Christmas gifts for veterans at Chillicothe Hospital. Girl Scouts and Y Teens plan holiday joy. Basketball action heats up December 2 with Athens vs McArthur. Thanksgiving plans include Mr Massie hunting and Mr Washburn devising questions. Sharon Oldsfield to sing solo in Largo at Glee Club concert. Requiem High Mass for Catholic Ladies of Columbia at St Pauls Saturday 7:30.

Girl Scout Fame Veterans of the Chillicothe Hospital YWCA Athens McArthur Tom Ashton Bob Alexander Bob Stanert Maurice Currens Mert” Thomas

West Side Garden Club Hosts Meeting and Plan Project

West Side Garden Club met at Mrs. J. R. Harvey home with president Mrs. Clarence Laughlin presiding. They discussed District Three meeting at Athens High School on Dec. 3 and elected Laughlin to lead winter flower arrangement.

West Side Garden Club J. R. Harvey Clarence Laughlin Athens High School

Beth Collins Birthday Celebration for Eliza Ann Collins

Mrs Pauline Jones Collins hosted fifteen of Beths friends for a birthday party Sunday afternoon November 23 at the home of Beths grandmother Mrs L F Jones 32 N Congress St Games and Thanksgiving style refreshments were served Announcing birth Ronnie Lee Calentine at Sheltering Arms Hospital November 21 Grandparents Mr and Mrs Dave Scurlock Route Two Athens and Mr and Mrs Harvey Calentine Athens Route Four Mr Calentine stationed at Oakland California

Paul Culver the Plains Sharon Rose Sheltering Arms Hospital George Culver Edwin Slater Elizabeth Ann Collins Pauline Jones Collins Beth L. F. Jones N. Congress St Charles Calentine Anita Scurlock Ronnie Lee Dave Scurlock Route Two Athens Harvey Calentine Route Four Calentine Oakland Calif

It Wouldn’t Be Thanksgiving Without Turkey in Athens

Athens residents plan turkey centered feasts for Thanksgiving 1947 with turkey farms facing scarcity as grain prices rise. Families including Elmer Finsterwald and local hunters discuss venison and the impact on menus while Ohio University prepares a full turkey dinner for about 150 students at Howard Hall under Mrs. Margaret Davis.

Athens Elmer Finsterwald Claude Westfall Dewey Laughlin Wilbur Martin N. Shannon St Canada Charles Wheaton Westfalls Westfall Ohio University Margaret Davis University Dining Halls Howard Hall

One Hundred Five Attend BPW District Meet

One hundred five members of the Ohio Federation of the Business and Professional Women Clubs attended the District Three annual meeting at the Athens Country Club on Sunday November 23. State and national officers included President Miss K Lucille Provo and other leaders with Miss Iris Fierce Athens Club president giving the welcome address.

Ohio Federation of the Business and Professional Women Clubs Athens Country Club Ohio Federation of Bpw Clubs K. Lucille Provo Cleveland Hester H. Wickens Zanesville Chloe Maloney Jackson Thelma G. Mittendorf Ironton Ruth le Pauvre Columbus Anne White Ruth Spears Iris Fierce Athens Club Lillian Stieff Middleport Laura Lee Marjorie Lee Chillicothe BPW Helen Corcoran Elizabeth Love Gallipolis Athens Bess White Pauline Fierce Helen Hull Alberta Grones Marian Crossen Eva Allen Martha King Georgia Jeffers Olive Rose Freda Smith Cora Evans Eleanor Minister Ethel Beekman Denise Mitchell Edith Hutsinpiller Emily Plymale Sarah Jane Morgan Essie Russell Rose Reynolds Nellie Zerkle Francis Klein Ruth Daugherty Nelsonville Mattie Miller Ruth la Vue

Grove Lawrence Here After 31 Years in West

Mr and Mrs Grove Lawrence of Long Beach California visit Shade vicinity in Athens after thirty one years away. They traveled across the continent from April to see old friends and sites and expect to stay until after Christmas if weather permits. They stayed with relatives Addison Cramer and Geneva Mansfield.

Grove Lawrence Long Beach Calif Athens Lawrence Shade School West Lawrences Colorado Springs Mrs. Lawrence Mr. Lawrence Addison Cramer Shade Geneva Mansfield Hooper St

Christening of Linda Jo Main Is Sunday Nov 23

Linda Jo Main daughter of Dr and Mrs Robert Main is to be baptized at 4 pm Sunday November 23 at St Pauls Church. The Rev Fr Francis Connor will officiate with godparents Lawrence Cummins Parkersburg and Mrs Charles Finsterwald. A dinner will follow at the Country Club hosted by the Main family.

Linda Jo Main St. Paul's Church Robert FE. Main Francis Connor Lawrence FE Cummins Parkersburg W.va Charles Finsterwald Mrs. Main Country Club W. J. Main Delaware Cumemins Robbie and Tommie

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Relief for Constipation

Historical ad notes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle relief for constipation. Claims favor both upper and lower bowels to promote natural movements with no griping. Prices listed 15¢ and 30¢.

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