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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1947

Page

6

Canaanville WSCS Plans October Meeting and Halloween Party

The Canaanville WSCS will hold its October gathering and a Halloween party at Seel cabin two miles west of Albany on Tuesday evening October 21 at 7 30 p.m. Transportation help available by calling Mrs P B Seel or Mrs Fred Burch. A Rome Canaan High School meeting October 20 at 7 30 p.m. aims to organize a band boosters club.

WSCS Canaan Methodist Church Seel Albany P. B. Seel Fred Burch Rome-Canaan High School

Rededication Weekend Socials At Ohio University

Greek houses plan a busy Rededication weekend in Athens with open houses and teas led by Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Delta Pi Pi Beta Phi and others. Governor Herbert to attend a Delta Tau Delta coffee hour along with alumni and visiting fraternities.

Alpha Gamma Delta Elizabeth Herbert Cleveland Athens Cutler Hall Ohio University Sigma Theta Gamma Park Place Sigs Bill Hunt Bill Hibbard Ed Jerik Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity Phi Kappa Fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon Alpha Phi Delts

GOP Women Favor Taft Over Stassen in Ohio Meeting

GOP women praised Stassen while saying they prefer Bob Taft. Stassen argued for amendments to the Taft Hartley law and warned against totalitarian ideologies as he recalled talks with Stalin. He urged unity to strengthen the UN and predicted a Republican victory in 1948. Bob and Martha Taft remained top favorites among Ohio GOP women.

America Stalin Russia Stassen Ohio Minnesota Bob Martha Taft

Personal notices on a Belleview visit and Ohio University events

Miss Margaret Hearn leaves by train for Belleview Florida to visit relatives for the winter returning to Athens in spring. Her home is occupied by Miss Clara Cavanaugh and Miss Mary Cavanaugh during absence. The McDermotts of Milford and their daughter Joann visit Athens for the Rededication of Cutler Hall at Ohio University and will join family here. Rhys D Evans and Mrs Evans of Akron attend Cutler Hall Rededication as Ohio University trustees. Townsends host visitors for the rededication weekend including Mr and Mrs Donald Hibbard and Miss Alice Dyer.

S. F. Conn Jess Coe Albany McArthur Chauncey Church Morris Town James Mullins Lena Sanborn Agnes Beaver Leon W.va Car West Robin Ann Joseph III Columbus Richard Phillips Ohio Ave Wests Athens Quebec Margaret Hearn Belleview Fla William Mason Clara Hearn Ocala West Union St Clara Cavanaugh Mary Cavanaugh Ralph E. McDermott Joann Milford Homer Rodehaver Cutler Hall Ohio University Rhys D. Evans Akron J. R. Harvey State St Evans Board of Trustees Harry H. Townsend Maplewood Drive Donald Hibbard Mt. Lebanon Alice Dyer Pendleton Ind

Annual Antique Show Closes Tonight at Berry Hotel

The Annual Antiques Show sponsored by the Women’s Auxiliary of the Good Shepherd Church ends tonight at 10 PM in the Berry Hotel ballroom. The two day event drew collectors nationwide with 300 visitors Wednesday and about 275 last night. Attendees traveled from Athens and distant states, while Ohio towns and several West Virginia cities also sent guests. Flowers for decor were donated by the Athens Flower Shop.

Berry Hotel the Good Shepherd Church Dwight H. Rutherford Athens California D. R. Zenner Ogden Wintermuth Antique Journal Wintermuth R. F. Cole

Historic and Artistic Altman Window Display in Athens

In the south window of Altman's Store a display honors Ohio University’s first president and first graduate with antique furnishings from pioneer homes. Items include Lindley portrait, Ewing bust, English ladder back rocker, Irish tripot, and Hull Foster estate pieces, loaned from Athens residents and schools with several gifts to the university.

Altman Ohio University Jacob Lindley Thomas Ewing University Athens Lindley Ewing H. L. Atkinson Anna P. McVay H. G. Stalder Currier State, College, and Mill Streets Ebenezer Currier Constance Leete Greta Lash John H. Dana Atkinson Hull Foster George Wolfe Ames Township Miss McVay England Ireland

Rededication Dances Highlight Ohio University Weekend

Two Rededication dances will be presented at the Men's and Women's gymnasiums on Saturday evening with campus bands. Willie McKay and Bill McCutcheon will provide the music for dancing from 9 to 12 for students and visitors. Guests over Rededication weekend include Mrs Heft and Mrs Webb along with Mr Webb and Mrs Sloane.

Cutler Ohio University Willie McKay Bill McCutcheon

Make This Frame Recipe To Take Off Ugly Fat

Simple home fat loss plan promises rapid results using Rennel Concentrate and grapefruit juice. Drink two tablespoons twice daily and return bottle for money back if not satisfied. Claims eliminate fat from neck to ankles without dieting.

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