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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1947

Page

8

Beauty queen Barbara Walker among Ohio University freshmen

Barbara Joan Walker a 17 year old from Bryan Ohio and two time beauty contest winner is among Ohio University freshmen this fall. She was Queen of the Bryan Jubilee last summer and won the American Legion Fall Festival contest in September. Walker stands 5 feet 9 inches tall weighs about 135 pounds and has blue eyes honey colored hair and a flashing smile. She plans to graduate and teach high school then become a college instructor. She majors in physical education and enjoys archery swimming and basketball. She says she prefers lean blonde men and has a special someone back home in Bryan.

Ber Y Brains Do Ohio University Barbara Joan Walker Bryan Ohio Walker Barbara 3Ryan Williams Prince of Peace YWCA Miss Walker Ohio Univerity Athens

Social Side Notes Highlight Winter Journey and Bridge Party

Compliments to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fought as they depart for Coral Gables Florida. D I Gandee and W H Rose host a country home bridge party with guests including Earl Barlow Fred McCoy Sam Warren Artie McPherson Harold Mathews and Dwight Robinson. A luncheon at the Fought home welcomed Earl Barlow Charles Bethel J J Sisler Sam Warren and W H Rose. The Fought party is joined by niece Bartha Jo Kinsel a Miami University student who accompanies them to Florida.

Richard Fought Coral Gables Fla D. I. Gandee W. H. Rose Gandee Earl Barlow Fred McCoy Sam Warren Artie McPherson Harold Mathews Dwight Robinson St. Clairsville Miss Kinsel Miami University Florida

CCL Dinner Honors Husbands of Members and Guests

The Child Conservation League held a six o'clock dinner Tuesday at Mrs. Ernest Hart’s Morrison-Brown Hill home with 21 members and 15 guests attending. Dr. C. L. Dow of Ohio University spoke on Childhood, and Mrs. O. E. Fri will host the next meeting on Tuesday Oct 14.

Child Conservation League Ernest Hart Morrison-Brown Hill C. L. Dow Ohio University O. E. Fri E. Mulberry Sr

Dorothy Jean Moore Weds James W. Anderson in Medina

Mrs Waldo Poston of Albany announces the marriage of Dorothy Jean Moore to James W. Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Paul J Anderson of Medina O The couple wed Monday Sept 29 in Marietta officiated by Dr Virgil E Myers First Congregational Church Present were the bride's parents and sisters The bride wore beige wool crepe with gardenia and pink rosebud corsage He is a World War I veteran who attended Ohio University and plans to return in February They reside in Medina O

Dorothy Jean Moore James W. Anderson Medina Waldo Poston Albany Paul J. Anderson Marietta Virgil E. Myers First Congregational Church That City Rome Stewart Anderson Ohio University

Santry French Film Thursday At Memorial

They Were Five a French film starring Jean Gabbin will be shown Thursday Oct 2 at 7 30 pm in Memorial Auditorium. A short film on Aristide itailos studio precedes it as part of a year long French film series. Edna Hutchins and William T Martin wed Sept 28 at Rev Kenney s parsonage Ath ens Albany Road. address 79 N High St listed for the Martins.

Jean Gabbin Memorial Aristide Itailos Dostoievsky Schubert Louis Jouvet Rue Montmartre Edna E. Hutchins William T. Martin E. C. Kenney Athens-Albany John Bridgewater

Music lovers and hobbyists fill a small town with tunes

Round About Town profiles local music enthusiasts including Frank Calvin who repairs band instruments at home on 13 S Lancaster St and credits Athens High School and OU band members for his hobby. It recalls piano and horn players like Truman and Jack Teagarden and shares memories of trombone sounds and old songs.

Athens S. Lancaster St Jack Teagarden Jack Carl Heck Athens Ellis Mr. Sones Frank Calvin

Notable Local Visitors and Community Notices

Dr. Victor Whitehouse attends the Synod meeting in Milwaukee through Friday and was elected a lay delegate from the Diocese of Southern Ohio. Several families and residents are listed with visits, weddings, moves, and conference attendance across Athens and surrounding areas.

Victor Whitehouse Synod of the Episcopal Church Milwaukee Wis Whitehouse Southern Ohio Dayton

WOUN Radio Boosts Schedule in Sixth Year at Ohio U

WOUN Ohio University student station began its sixth year with seven hours of daily programming starting 7:30 a.m. Highlights include Knowledge In Action 9:10 to 9:50 p.m. and The Gloom Chaser 11:34 to 12:30 a.m. with staff interviews and health service features.

WOUN Ohio University Bob Irvine Lee Wysong Walter Hauck Bill Smith WOMN al Kiser Robert Mager University Health Service Gene Starn

Central PTA Holds First Fall Meeting at High School

The Central PTA met in the Little Theater Sept 25 for the first meeting of the school year. Supt. H. C. Pendry spoke on democracy and the Daniels-Cramer bill, urging cooperation tolerance and civic duty. Halloween party planned for Oct 29.

Central Pta Raymond Lee C. R. Morrison Morrison Supt. of Schools H. C. Pendry PTA Gail Watkins Henry Barnes Willing Workers Club Guysville H. W. Starlin Art Copeland Lonnie Morrison Ward Starlin Tom Buckley Jimmy Aldridge Fred Starlin L. H. Copeland Rube Gould

Club Calendar and Notices From Local Organizations

Pocahontas Lodge meets 7 30 p m at Red Men s Hall bring prizes for benefit. Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Association hosts Miss Hazel Roach 43 Madison Ave bring tax stamps. Club with Mrs Harold McGrath 7 30 p m. Ride a Wee Club with Mrs Flora Hull 24 Montrose Ave 2 p m. Lydia Lash Evans Club at Thackery House hostess Mrs Ralph Elliott guest speaker Mrs Loretta Cusick OU faculty. Circle Two WSCS Central Ave Methodist meets with Mrs Ethel Yoho 44 Central Ave 7 30 p m. Mr and Mrs F I Williams Guysville announce birth of Ardill Robert to Frieda Grace Pitts and Ardal Pitts of Texas City Tex Sept 10. Grandparents F I Williams Guysville Warren Pitts Mississippi. Shower for newlyweds Tim Mull and Ruth Dixon Friday night Oct 3 at Coolville Route Two. Current Events Club meets Friday Oct 3 7 30 p m with Mrs H H Roseberry 229 Highland Ave Mrs T S Robe presents program.

Alpha Gamma _ Delta Alumnae Association Hazel Roach Madison Ave al Club Harold McGrath Lydia Lash Evans Thackery House Ralph Elliott Loretta Cusick Edwards F. I. Williams Guysville Frieda Grace Pitts Ardal Pitts Texas City Tex Ardill Robert Warren Pitts Mississippi

CCA Membership Drive Declares Unprecedented Success

The 11th annual Athens Community Concerts Association campaign closes with praise for workers led by Harold J. Baedecker and Raedecker. Six concerts will be held in Memorial Auditorium, Athens, starting with Madame Butterfly in November. Memberships will be mailed to all members. volunteers from Athens and nearby towns are listed.

Athens Community Concerts Association Harold J. Baedecker Raedecker CCA Memorial Auditorium Athens CAA

Benefit Bridge by Girl Scout Troop Six

Athens bridge players are invited to a benefit on Wednesday October 8 at Hotel Berry sponsored by Girl Scout Troop Six. Proceeds fund a radio and victrola for the Athens County Children's Home. Players may form tables, door prize drawings are at 11 pm, tickets available from Banks Sports Shop or troop members.

Athens Girl Scouts Troop Six Hotel Berry Athens County Banks Sports Shop Ruth Blaker Miriam Clippinger Carol Nessley Dorothy Clutter Jean Vance Zoe Baird Threasa Josten Patsy Rohrer Barbara Hope Connie Herbert Margaret Scott Virginia Cottingham Nina White Connie Koehler

Take Off Ugly Fat With This Home Recipe

In a simple home remedy, mix four ounces of liquid Rennel Concentrate with enough grapefruit juice to make a pint and take two tablespoons twice daily. The ad promises quick slimming without hard exercise or starvation and offers money back if not satisfied.

Rick

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American Legion Barbara Joan Walker By John F. McCormick Richard Foughts CCL Hart Home Santry Athens, Ohio Cal Government Mohair Harris Truman Eddie Duchin Chopin Fats” Waller N.B F. R. Calvin Frank Beekman Court Street Baker Young Court St C. E. Stack Phoenix Tucson Arizona Bertram R. Shoemaker S. J. Shoemaker Roseburg Ore Nettie Mapes Hastings Road Washington D. C New York City Shoemaker Miss Mapes Dr. Shoemaker Chicago New Orleans John Haller FE. S. Haller College of Law University of West Virginia Morgantown W. Va E. I. Stanley Julia Cable S. Congress St W. State St Mary Antoinette William Knox U.S. Weather Bureau Washington, D.C Mary Schuler Christina Schuler Mill St William C. Long Jane Finsterwald Commodore Hotel New York Robert G. O’brien Jackson Heights Long Island Capt James R. Gilmore Mrs. Long L. L. Deissle Harry McKinstry J. G. Hope Sarepta Barber Nelsonville Ohio Federation of Republican Women’s Organizations Neil House W. H. Wakefield Athens County Women’s Republican Club William Hamm Marjorie Ann Rardin Pittsburgh Belle Bishop Central Ave Grace Methodist Church Washington D.H Jessie Wilson Canaanville Wscs Pocahontas Lodge Red Men's Hall Flora Hull Montrose Ave Methodist Church Ethel Yoho Mull Tim) Dunfee Ruth Dixon Coolville Route Two Current Events Club H. H. Roseberry Highland Ave T. S. Robe Steppes Flora Armbruster Sirouhee Arpee Myrta Ashworth James Boden E. A. Cottingham Margaret Duncan Grant Ferguson W. O. Fingerhut Edwin Finsterwald Charles Frank Paul Lehman Pauline Heft W. H Neep Pat Eair Antu Gallaher’s S. Court St Drug Store Girl Scout Troop Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Hollywood Floor Coca-Cola Regus Coca-Cola Company Parkersburg Coca-Cola Bottling
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