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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1948

Page

6

Pendleton Woman Hosts Pi Beta Phi House Mother Tea

Mrs. Louis I. Brown entertained about fifty guests at a candlelight tea for Mrs. Alice Hibbard Dyer new Pi Beta Phi house mother at 2 University Terrace Pendleton Indiana. Attendants included Mrs. Dyer Mrs. Brown and daughter Mrs. Charles S. Daniel of Cincinnati and many friends and schoolmates.

Alice Hibbard Dyer Pendleton Ind Pi Beta Phi Louis I. Brown University Terrace Dyer Athens Brown Charles S. Daniel Cincinnati R. W. Finsterwald

Kellogg’s All-Bran Promises Double Money Back

Mrs. Laura H. McNew of Poplar Bluff Missouri endorses Kellogg’s All-Bran claiming it relieves constipation. The ad urges a daily ounce with milk and ample water and offers a double money back guarantee if not satisfied after ten days upon sending an empty carton to Kellogg Co Battle Creek Michigan.

Kellogg’s Laura H. McNew Poplar Bluff Kellogg Co Battle Creek Mich

Ohioana Awards To Go To Three Ohio Writers

The Ohioana Library Association will award three living Ohio writers and one posthumous recipient at its annual Columbus meeting on October 30. George H. Freitag wins fiction for The Lost Land. Carolyn Treffinger earns a juvenile prize for Li Lun Lad of Courage. the late George Crile receives biography for George Crile An Autobiography. Ben Ames Williams gets the grand medal. Lillian Laverne Baldwin and Adella Prentiss Hughes win a music award. Mrs. Benner Jones of Jackson earns a 1948 county chair award.

Ohioana Library Ohio Columbus Depew Head Association George H. Freitag Canton Carolyn Treffinger Wadsworth Li Lun George Crile Cleveland Ben Ames Williams Williams Jackson Lillian Laverne Baldwin Adella Prentiss Hughes Head Benner Jones

Visitors depart Athens after West Coast trip

Mrs. Leo Townsend and daughter Kerry of Los Angeles and Mrs. Hilaire Hiler and daughter Nicole of Santa Fe, visiting in Athens since last Wednesday, leave Thursday for home. Other local visitors include Mrs. Charles S. Daniel of Hyde Park and Mrs. Louis I. Brown, with OU Homecoming events upcoming. family and friends hosted at multiple homes.

Leo Townsend Kerry Los Angeles Hilaire Hiler Nicole Santa Fe New Mexico Athens West Coast Townsend Pauline Swanson John B Swanson W. Union St Hiler Maude Lowry Frank S Lowry Mary Walker S. Congress St

County Schools Seek Clothing for Athens County Children

County Superintendent Glen Hanes requests clothing for Athens County children of all ages. Overshoes are especially needed. Bring items to church collection or Mr. Hanes’ Courthouse office by November 21 for Thanksgiving distribution. call 25970 if delivery is unavailable.

Glen Hanes Athens County Hanes

Anniversary of 1947 Wedding Is Observed

Mr and Mrs H T Farrar of Athens marked their wedding anniversary on Oct 18 recalling their marriage on Oct 18 1947 in the Pilgrim Holiness Church The Plains with Rev Clara A Price and Rev N L Russell officiating The Farrars reside at 138 N Lancaster St

H. T. Farrar Athens Clara A. Price Pilgrim Holiness Church the Plains N. L. Russell Russell Convert

Club calendar week shows multiple meetings and social events

Tuesday events include Hobson Study Circle with Mrs. Wilson at 95 E State St and West Side PTA at the school 7 pm. Wednesday features Ladies Day bridge luncheon at the Country Club 12 30 pm and Higley Study Circle Guest Day at 2 30 pm. Thursday hosts Ride-A-Wee Club noon meet with Mrs. Maxwell 32 Mill St.

Hobson Study Circle Wilson Norris E. State St Country Club H. L. Dunlap E. State Higley Study Circle C. W. Gross S. Congress St East Side PTA L. S. Teeters Columbus G. H. Maxwell Mill St

Mary Estella Spencer Weds Dr Norman Arduser of Toledo

Miss Mary Estella Spencer married Dr Norman Arduser in a Sept 10 Toledo ceremony led by Rev Rolland Carter at Collingwood Methodist Church. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Walter Frantz. The couple resides in Toledo after a wedding trip to Northern Michigan and Wisconsin.

Mary Estella Spencer Norman Arduser Rolland Carter Collingwood Methodist Church Toledo Walter Frantz J. L. Spencer Racine Racine High School Ohio State University Arduser A. N. Arduser University of Toledo Cornell University College of Dentistry Delta Sigma Delta Fraternity Michigan Wisconsin

First Ladies and political figures in the 1948 campaign

A portrait of Mrs. Truman and Mrs. Dewey as national figures, with notes on their backgrounds and roles. It covers Frances Hutt Dewey, Mrs. Warren, and Mrs. Wallace, highlighting their family histories, social status, and public presence amid the campaign. It also mentions women in business as a growing trend per Mademoiselle.

Thomas E. Dewey Harry S. Truman White House Truman Margaret

Pi Beta Phi Pledges Host Tea for OU Sorority Girls

One hundred fifty Ohio University sorority pledges attended a tea Sunday October 17 from 2:30 to 4:30 pm at the Pi Beta Phi chapter house 6 S College St. Marilyn Fox pledge president and Patricia Locke pledge secretary led the receiving line, with Mrs. Alice Hibbard Dyer house mother and Mrs. Edward A. Sprague of the Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club among the hosts.

Ohio University Pi Beta Phi S. College St Marilyn Fox Patricia Locke Alice Hibbard Dyer Edward A. Sprague R. H. White R. W. Finsterwald Joseph P. Trepp Pledge Social Joan Vance

DAR meeting hosts welcome Dr. Kirchner with anthem talk

Nabby Lee Ames chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at the country home of Mrs. William R. Phillips for an October gathering. Dr. William H. Kirchner of Ohio University spoke on Wanted An American National Anthem and noted the current anthem dates to 1931.

W. H. Kirchner W. R. Phillips William R. Phillips Nabby Lee Ames Daughters of the American Revolution Mary Williams Tupetl Phillips H. G. Stalder Eleanor Fisher T. R. Biddle Mary Townsend Porter Athens C. A. Pride Glouster William H. Kirchner Ohio University English

Sigma Delta Chi Ball Dances 400 Couples in City Room Theme

More than 400 couples danced to Ronnie Ayers and his orchestra at the SDX Newspaper Ball in the OU gym. The event featured a typewriter model, newsprint decor, and spotlights to evoke an editorial room atmosphere. Chaperones included Dr. and Mrs. L. J. Hartin and Prof. George Starr Lasher. Richard Schneider led as general chairman with a committee handling decorations publicity and planning.

Ronnie Ayers SDX Herb Grief L. J. Hartin George Starr Lasher Richard Schneider Lawrence Press Art Bean Robert Lavely A. T. Turnbull Irma Voigt Vic Sherow Donald Krimeil Edward Birkner

Kappa Phi Opens Season With Rose Tea

The Rose Tea on Sunday afternoon October 10 marked the opening of Phi Chap ter Kappa Phi activities for the fall semester. A pledging service on October 14 was followed by a Big and Little Sister supper. Athens pledges include Joanne Vance Margaret Robe and Carol Herb.

Phi Chapter Kappa Phi Methodist Athens Joanne Vance Margaret Robe Carol Herb

Girl Scout Leaders Meeting Set for Wednesday

Girl Scout leaders will meet on Wednesday October 20 at 7 30 p m in the Girl Scout Rooms to discuss troop activities and upcoming events.

Girl Scout Girl Scout Rooms

How Dr Edwards Helps Folks Who Are Constipated

For over 40 years Dr F M Edwards, an Ohio doctor, relieved constipation and related symptoms with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. The vegetable remedy claims gentle but thorough action on both upper and lower bowels, offering more natural bowel movements with no griping. Available at drugstores for 15 to 30 cents.

F. M. Edwards Ohio Dr. Edwards

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alice H. Dyer New Pi Phi Roger Connor Roger Dean Edwin Finsterwald Robert S. Wood Grace Stickney Bertha Stickney Frank Murphey Winfield Scott Sydney J. Browne Dean Irma Voigt C. H. Harris Milton Twiss Fred Luchs Harold Kellogg Calif Harry Begg William Herbert Don Peden Clinton N. Mackinnon Frank X. Rauch, Jr Frank X. Rauch Ralph Dupler John C. Baker John R. Sprague Glenn Foster Ralph Smeck P. O. Nichols R. A. Riley Joseph Trepp Lawrence Worstell Don Tullis L. C. Baker Nina Harris W. G. Sanford Cc. H. Creed W. H. McKee Gertrude Pritchard Jane Parker Warwick Ann Page UTS Meat Dept. Ground Beef California Give Athens Community Chest Ohio Writers Ohioana Awards Airline Christian Church Albany Harry F. Love Sue Jack Bailey Don Battrell Burt Holmes Logan Hyde Park Dautel Mr. Dautel Ray Barnhart Chillicothe Roo Robert Bingman L. H. Bingman Bingman McArthur Christian Church Wilbur Elder Marengo Nora Kelley Walker St William Bell Chattanooga Tenn James Bell Clifton Ruth Shade Clarks Chapel Church George Love Esther Demorest Charles Smith Frank Westerville Hollie Kelly Muskegon Wvo Jack Tedrick Avon Place Grant Hospital Ross Wright Cambridge George Starcher Northwood Drive Paul Fontaine American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home West Side Pta Lindley Hall Norman E. Arduser By Hazel Finsterwald Mersel. Rlacery Truman Bess Wallace Independence Mrs. Truman Bess Dewey New York State Frances Hutt Sherman Texas Sapulpa Oklo Warren Earl Warren U.S Sweden Jimmy Nina Palmquist Meyers Owen Nursery Dept Bloomington Ill The Girl Scouts Tia Browne Wallace Henry A. Wallace Roosevelt Indianola Iowa Wallaces Ile Drake University Henry Farvue Farm Winchester County N.Y Haw United States Mademoiselle Magazine Jobs and Futures Polly Weaver Gallaher’s Drug Store Adeline Browning Anna Pearl McVay Elizabeth Edmundson Beckley Lucille Evans Carpenter LaGrange Illinois Manson Murfreesboro, Tenn M. D. Hartinger Pomeroy Marvella Sigma Delta Chi Athens Grange Hall Weldon Koker Vernon Walls Ruth Blaker Guam Billy Shaver U. S. Navy Edith Shaver Richland Ave Dr.Edwards Vrademart Beg Culligan Athens Ice & Storage Co Rexall Cline Pharmacy Athens Ceredic Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Lydia F. Pinkham Wens Wen
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