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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1945

Page

16

Dinner party honors fiftieth anniversary at Union Street home

Dr and Mrs John C Baker hosted eight guests at 48 E Union St Monday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John W Galbreath of Columbus and daughter Joan Galbreath a Ohio University student, Mr Harold Kellogg of Boston, Dr and Mrs Seigfred, and the honored couple Dr and Mrs T R Biddle who celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary.

John Co. Baker E. Union St John W. Galbreath Columbus Joan Galbreath Ohio University Harold Kellogg Boston Seigfred T. R. Biddle

West Side Garden Club entertains Sunset Club guests

The West Side Garden Club hosted a Monday evening coffee at Mrs. J. R. Harvey's 69 W. State Bt to honor the Sunset Garden Club and other guests. Flowers from American beauty roses to zinnias adorned the Harvey home while coffee was poured by president Mrs. Lewis McBride and vice president Mrs. Clarence Laughlin.

West Side Garden Club Sunset Club J. R. Harvey W. State Bt Sunset Garden Club Harvey Lewis McBride Clarence Laughlin Laughlin H. M. Woods Earl Marquis Co. E. Dupler John McEl Hugh Weller Athens Garden Club I. E. Ash O. M. Wolfe Rey Miley O. M. Beck

OU Theater Opens Four Plays for Semester

Ohio University Drama tics presents four University Theater productions in Ewing Auditorium for students and townpeople. Angel Street is in rehearsal and will run Oct 25–27, followed by Papa Is All Dec 6–8, The Corn 48 Green in March, and Birth Spirit in May. Season tickets total 137 patrons, with Patrick listings on back of programs. For tickets call Dean FE. C. Seigfred or see Christopher Lane directing Angel Street.

Ohio University Dramatics Department University Theater Ewing Auditorium Angel Street Life Magazine Noel Coward FE. C. Seigfred College of Fine Arts Christopher Lane

Simplicity Warmth and Work Drive Promote Fame

Actress producer Jean Dalrymple cites three top traits for success in theater radio and screen: simplicity warmth and generosity. She highlights Grace Moore Tallulah Bankhead Lily Pons as examples and notes hard work and readiness to dress instantly as also essential. She recounts memorable feats like memorizing a symphony overnight and Grace Moore’s 25,000 miles of travel with impeccable posing for photographers.

Alicia Hart Jean Dalrymple Atage Tve Grace Moore Tallulah Bankhead Lily Pons Jean Shet Iturhi

Fifty Members Attend Wolfe Family 36th Reunion

The George Wolfe descendants held their 36th annual reunion at Concord Church Amnesto Township on Oct 7 1945. The Wolfe farm dating from 1797 remained in family hands, with parts deeded in 1802 and still owned by descendants. Illness limited attendance but about fifty members gathered for a picnic and afternoon program.

George R. Wolfe George Wolfe Concord Church Amnest Township George P. Wolfe Cash Wolfe Huntington

Glouster Mayor Warns Of Halloween Pranksters

Glouster Mayor Thomas Williams in The Messenger warns residents of Halloween pranks four weeks before Halloween Night. Reports say windows broken, trespassing and annoyance by youths. parents will be held responsible for damages and urged to prevent misbehavior before Halloween.

Glouster Thomas Wiliams

Eating Boiled Potatoes With Skin Boosts Nutrient Intake

A study notes that consuming potatoes boiled with their skin increases intake of vitamins and minerals. The skin and the layer beneath contain higher nutrient levels, enhancing overall food value.

AAUW Reception Opens 1945 46 Year in Athens

The Athens Branch of the American Association of University Women held a reception for new members on October 4 in Lindley Hall Lounge under the sponsorship of Mrs. Ruth Dorman and the membership committee. Officers present included Marie Quick president Elizabeth Andersoh vice president Sara Jones secretary and Macll Via treasurer. A brief business meeting outlined year plans and a musical program by Ohio University School of Music students Betty Jewell soprano Rita Rackoff Dorothy Peoples violin Karol Kreager was performed under Andersoh’s direction. Refreshments were provided by the social committee led by Charlotte Adams.

Merrill RR. Atkinson Logan W. Va Kenneth I. Wolfe Bishopville John M. Wolfe Trimble Edith Wolfe Vaughn Glouster Wahnera Wolfe Nora Wolfe Atkinson Athens Tressurer Barbara American Association of University Women Ruth Dorman Lindley Hall Marie Quick Elizabeth Andersoh Sara Jones Macll Via Ohio University School of Music Betty Jewell Rita Rackoff Dorothy Peoples Karol Kreager Andersoh Charlotte Adams

Minear Chapter OES Honors Past Officers During Business Women's Week

President Truman opened National Business Women's Week with a speech urging jobs for all. Minear Chapter OFS in Guysville honored past Matrons and Patrons Oct 3 with rosebuds, Bibles, and a brief program, emphasizing opportunity, work, and personal talent development for democratic progress.

Truman National Business Women’s Week Margaret A. Hickey St Louis National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc OYE & Ae McConnellviile Chesterhill Athens Severty Minear OFS Guysville Sev

Littler Guests of Mrs Littler in Columbus

Mr and Mrs T H Littler of Columbus were weekend guests of his mother Mrs Thomas Littler at 130 North Congress Street. The visit highlighted family ties and local social greetings.

T. H. Littler Columbus Thomas Littler N. Congress St

Glouster Social Notes and Local Gatherings

Glouster social notes report a Past Matrons Association meeting hosted by Mrs. John Blower at Main Street with opening exercises by Mrs. B. W. Hawk and prizes for Mrs. M. M. Bryson and Mrs. W. W. Wallace. A salad course followed for listed members. Also included are brief Glouster personals and a Thursday meet of Past Chiefs of Pythian Sisters at Mrs. Mary Johnson’s home with Beulah Lee assisting.

Pythian Sisters Mary Johnson Beulah Lee

Stamps Sales Tax Agency Set At Glouster Bank

J W Edwards and W F Hall of state offices arrange Glouster bank as the local agency for sales tax stamps. The bank will serve area residents needing stamps. U S Daughters of 1812 schedule a covered dish dinner and business meeting at 6 30 p m at the Finsterwald home Franklin Ave.

Glouster J. W. Edwards Department of State W. F. Hall State Auditor's Office Glouster Community Bank U. & Daughters U. S. Daughters of 1812 Misa Blanche Delle Finsterwald Franklin Ave

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Mi Vel Mrs. T. R. Biddle OU Theater Arthur Ervin Sheltering Arms Hospital Thelma Faye J. E. Bowles Fleasanton Road John W. Stack School of Medicine University of Cincinnati Jean Herron K. W. Stack S. Congress St Regina Russell Army Air Depot Shelby Guy Kelley Hanlin Ave Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Lyta Imperial. Ice Cream Taylor Jaynes Furniture CO. Jacobs Building Athens, Ohio IOOF Women’s Auxiliary Episcopal Church Eleanor Gifford New Marshfield Road Mother’ Circle Clarence Allen Maplewood Drive Fred White Roll Call Daughters of ‘Union Veterans Hell Christian Church Goo Amere Needle Club Sam C. Warren E. Washington St Womans Council of the Christian Church General Council J. B. Maffett Davidson Ray Barnhart Mulberry St UCD R. L Dupler Richland Ave Pi Beta Phi Richard W. McKinstry North Woods Gay Martzolff First Methodist Church Circle Two Central Ave. Methodist Church Stella Chandler W. Union St Henry DePue Alexander Women’s Association Alexander Presbyterian Church White’ Hall Raymond Webb Athens District Alexander Church George H. Evans Hebbardsville Arthur Stuart J. O. Cottle Harold Brown DePue Anna Pearl McVay Webb Plummer Lax Dorsey Fred Vorhes Eecdougal Wsos Pearl Morris McDougal W.S.C S William May Los Angeles Calif May Ethel Mingus Carl Mortis Virginia Rogers Henry Everett Robert Stevenson Roy Morris Nelsonville Carl Morris Amesville Rd Clara Rogers Mildred Morris William R. C. Morris Adeline Easler Nora Bryson Garnet. Lafollette Addie Lafollette Linnie Hixon Gertrude Keifer Amesville First Christian Church Fof Mary Tribe Stewart St Miss Dalrymple Amous Grangers Grange Hall Herman Jones Sven Forest Withem Easler Hisltnis Lancaster Grover Melvin South Pacific Alvin U. S. Navy Pacific Forest Jr Stella Florence Gracie Dean East Liverpool Arlo Charlie John Darrell Clara Brunney Pleasantville Lilie Bowsher Maude Smith Detroit Church of Christ Tigner Glouster Cemetery THE Athens Messenger O. D's AAUW Aes Gloria Jean Kirky Grant Eric Bore J. Edward Bromberg George Polenz Mildred Taw Mexican Sea Abbott and Costello Glousier Jennie Jones Neal Roberts Zanesville Vane Roberts Mir Stephen Wade Larry Romine Oakland W. M. Capas Donald Johnson Veterans General Hospital Dayton As.f. Depot Veida Shaw Phc Benjaamin H. Manley Greece Walter Shaw Africa Italy States Wyeth Eves Icy Wiig Faye Eme Andrea Bond Travers Prince California McKee Drug Co the Prescription Store of Thure-Prebat Gallaher Court St
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