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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1948

Page

8

Benefit Bridge to Aid Sheltering Arms Hospital

Athens BPW Club plans a benefit bridge Monday Oct 11 at 8 p.m. in the Hotel Berry ballroom. Proceeds fund blood transfusion equipment for Sheltering Arms Hospital with high score group prizes and a door prize donated by local firms and members. Committee includes Eleanor Minister Virginia Coleman Lucile Duffee Ber tha Vickers Gladys Brooks Lillian Fishinger Freda Smith. Team captains Martha King Thelma Robinson Garnet Hatch Jo Johnson Bertine Herron Lois Fri. Members will form teams for ticket sales.

Athens Business and Professional Women's Club Berry Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens BPW Club Eleanor Minister Virginia Coleman Lucile Duffee Bertha Vickers Gladys Brooks Lillian Fishinger Freda Smith Martha King Thelma Robinson Garnet Hatch Jo Johnson Bertine Herron Lois Fri

Local Man Thanks Friends for Support After Hospital Stay

Mr. A. R. Harmon returned Sunday from University Hospital Columbus after a major operation. He expresses gratitude for flowers letters and cards received during his stay.

A. R. Harmon University Hospital, Columbus

World Series trip for the Tullis on Plain Dealer invitation

Dr and Mrs Don D Tullis leave for Cleveland to attend the World Series as guests of the Plain Dealer with box seats. Dr Tullis has written a weekly Plain Dealer column for 18 years and will join a luncheon hosted by editor Vance Kramer before returning to Athens.

Don D. Tullis Cleveland The Plain Dealer Tullis Saturday Plain Dealer Tullises Vance Kramer Athens J. R. Sprague R. E. Main

Shaw Chorale Delights Athens Crowd With Modern and Classic Music

Robert Shaw Chorale performed for a sold out Memorial Auditorium crowd of about 2800 in Athens. The concert featured Bach to Hindemith, American folk tunes, Negro spirituals and show tunes with strong solos and lively choral singing. Proceeds supported the War Memorial Room in the new Student Center Building.

Shaw Chorale Memorial Auditorium Robert Shaw Ohio University School of Music Ohio University Fund War Memorial Shaw Bach Hindemith Jesus Brahms Athens Netherlands Chorale John Henry George Gershwin Richard Rodgers Jerome Kern God Thomas Gorton OU School of Music HBF

Dinner Shower Honors Mr. and Mrs. Carl Heck by Legion Auxiliary

Mr and Mrs Carl Heck were honored guests at a Tuesday potluck dinner and shower hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary at the Legion home. Dozens of attendees included Miss Lois Grove Mrs Eddie Y Smith Mr Oliver Young Mrs Gladys Bayless Mr Bert Anastasia Daugherty and many others from Millfield and surrounding areas.

Carl Heck American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Don Strawn L. V. Murphy Helen Watkins Lois Grove Eddie Y. Smith Oliver Young Harry Archer Jerry Quest E. M. Biddison Gladys. Bayless Frances F. Evans Gene Power Bert Anastasia Daugherty Fred Barnes Don Carpenter McCoy Clara Goodrich John Cox L. C. Baker Everett Barn

Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Meet With Mrs Heft

Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae association met at the home of Mrs. Clarence E Heft for a pot luck supper. New members Ann McCroba and Marilyn Beazell joined. Discussion covered the Roanoke Virginia international convention in July with Zeta alumnae assisting.

Alpha Gamma Delta C. E. Heft Clarence E. Heft Canaanville Road Ann McCroba Marilyn Beazell

Farewell Party for Higley Class Members

All Higley Bible Class members and wives are invited to a farewell party in the First Christian Church social rooms Thursday 7 to 8 30 p m. The event honors Mr and Mrs Lyle Dabritz and family as they move to California next week. A program of songs readings by Mrs J W Hudson special music and refreshments are planned.

Higley Bible Class First Christian Church Lyle Dabritz California J. W. Hudson

Grange Booster Night At Albany Promotes Community

Albany Grange held its annual Booster Night on Wednesday September 29 with devotionals by Mrs Ella Miller and a Welcome Address by Grange Master Frank Pugh. Speakers outlined the Grange history and mission while a vocal quartet and piano solo provided entertainment. AAUW reception planned for new members. Canaan Grange inspection set for Friday with potluck lunch. Mr and Mrs Alva Hanning return from west coast trip visiting Glacier Park Painted Desert and Lost Canyon.

Albany Grange Ella Miller Grange Frank Pugh Dow Sanders Harry Donald Hoffee Harry Hoffee Anne Kelton National Grange Frances Stone Margaret Russell Jean van Dyke Canaan Grange Everett Carbaugh

Ohio University and Washington and Lee Football Guests in Roanoke

A group from Athens traveled to Roanoke Virginia for the Ohio University versus Washington and Lee game Saturday night. Attendees included Dr and Mrs Philip Woodworth Mr and Mrs H C Dorman Mr and Mrs James E Householder and others. Some stayed at the Hotel Ponce De Leon while others journeyed part of the way by car and the rest by train.

Roanoke Ohio University , Washington and Lee Philip Woodworth H. C. Dorman James E. Householder A. A. Baldwin Don Peden Harold E. Wise Eleanor Fisher W. R. Phillips John Phillips D. David Reeder George Rutkoskie Laverne Lausche Blaine R. Goldsberry Athens Hotel Ponce de Leon

First Christian Young Married Class Met at George Fee Home

The Young Married Peoples Class of the First Christian Church gathered at Mr and Mrs George Fee Long View Heights for a planning session and a wiener roast then discussed a Halloween party at Mr and Mrs Claire Ball. Attendees included Dr and Mrs W D Burt Mr and Mrs Pearl Chase and others. East Side Sewing Club will meet Friday at 2 pm at 75 E State St with Mrs Ellie Carpenter hosting.

First Christian Church George Fee Long View Heights Claire Ball W. D. Burt Pearl Chase Bob Neutzling Odessa Howell Ferne Riley John LaFuette Gwen Tolson Elmer Jones Marvin Phillips Gail Watkins Helen Lawson Fee East Side Sewing Club Ellie Carpenter E. State St

Club Calendar Highlights Aides Meet Wednesday Oct 6

The Sans Souci Sorority meets at 6 45 p m with Jan Clark at 165 N Congress St. 31 Club gathers at 7 30 p m at Mrs Denver Rowland’s Highland Ave home. Athens County Council for Childhood Education hosts 7 30 p m panel on local needs at West Side School.

Sans Souci Jan Clark Congress St Denver Rowland Highland Avenue Athens County Council For West Side Athens County Evelyn Luchs Esther Staats Glen Hanes Knopf Marie Stone

Walton League Plans 1948 Ohio Convention Activities

The 26th annual Ohio Division Izaak Walton League convention in Logan will feature a Saturday tour of Ash Cave and nearby sites followed by a Lake Logan luncheon. Dr. C H Buck will speak on recreation and conservation with Brice Browning and Lloyd Harrold presenting related topics. Walter Frye will headline the banquet with a Waltonian Chorus performance and a barn dance. Sunday focuses on business meetings and a noon luncheon with Rev. Paul N Warner delivering an inspirational talk.

Logan Ohio Izaak Walton League of America C. F. Rauch Hocking County Ash Cave Old Man's Cave Rock House Cedar Falls Lake Logan C. H. Buck Ohio Division, “Recreation and Conservation In Muskingum Conservancy District Brice Browning Conservancy District Lloyd Harrold Coshocton Carl 8 S. Johnson Ohio State University Walter Frye J. Richard Farmer Waltonian Paul N. Warner

Logan Scout Drive Planned

Logan County Boy and Girl Scout drives will start October 25 during national Girl Scout week. The organizational meeting was held in the Hull Building with chairmen Mrs. Fred Hull and Vaughn Collins leading and a ward chairmen meeting set for Monday evening.

Rennel Promises Weight Loss Relief From Akron User Reviews

Mrs T R Hutson of Akron Ohio credits Rennel with a 57 pound loss and renewed energy after failed attempts with other plans. The notice touts many similar testimonials and urges readers to try the inexpensive method to feel younger and more alive.

Rennel Mra. T. R. Hutson Akron Ohio

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BPW O. E. Hill Betty Alice Linda E. A. Secoy Columbus Delle Finsterwald Blanche Finsterwald Franklin Ave Lenna Finsterwald Paul Hindemiths Fawcett-Stone Fawcett Chesterhill, Ohio Havoi America Alne Mee Coffe A&p Stores Mrs John N. Frank Ruth E. Hushower Walter Radcliffe D. E. Marquis Margaret Frost Fred Fenzel Dana Fuller Charles B. Richardson Fred Williams Julia Wadley Zeta Miss McCroria Katherine Bernhardt Barbara Smith John W. Stewart Morris Ave AAUW Lindley Hall Richard Banks Sol Rosenberg Nannie Alexander Church C. D. Duncan Herrold Place Lydia Lash Evans Paul Cotton Walton League Logan Scout Davis Beauty Shop Stanley’s Athens, Ohio Mountain Mist Zenners South Court Street Lydia Binkham Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Cornwell S. Court Athens, O Akron Lady Bettor Jeffrey Diamonds S. Court St
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