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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1947

Page

12

Parties Honor Mrs. John Douglas in Ohio Visit

Mrs. John Douglas of Bradenton Florida is the guest of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs James Burt in Cincinnati Ohio and visiting her son Billy Beckley at Ohio University Events include a dinner at Thackery House a luncheon at Berry Hotel and an informal party Mrs Douglas arrived October 12 after a Florida visit and will depart by Cincinnati plane early Friday Morning Mr Douglas formerly on The Messenger staff is wire editor for the Bradenton Herald

John Douglas Bradenton Fla James Burt State St Billy Beckley Ohio University Contract Club Thackery House Douglas Berry Hotel Roger Connor

Tea for wives of new Ohio University faculty

The Society Women’s Faculty Club hosted a tea Tuesday at four o’clock at the Faculty Club to honor wives of new OU faculty members. Hostesses were Miss Camilla Manson, Miss Margaret Duncan, Miss Edna Felt, Mrs. A. C. Anderson, and Miss Sarah Hatcher with Mrs. L. V. Calvin in charge of arrangements. Club president Mrs. Mary J. Hitchcock was unable to attend as she is in Washington, D. C. The invited guests include Mrs. Waldo Devore, Mrs. Ralph Exline, Mrs. Philip Frohlich, Mrs. John Galbraith, Mrs. Thomas Gorton, and many others.

Ohio University Women’s Faculty Club Wemeet Mack Ens Wruv Camilla Manson Margaret Duncan Edna Felt A. C. Anderson Sarah Hatcher L. V. Calvin Mary J. Hitchcock Washington, D.C Waldo Devore Ralph Exline Philip Frohlich John Gal

Club Calendar Thursday Through Saturday Socials

Delt Dames meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Delta Tau Delta House. Woman's Auxiliary of Church of Good Shepherd hosts Thursday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Frebault. Business and Professional Women's Club gathers 7 30 p m in club rooms. Sew-So Sewing Club meets Thursday 7 30 p m with Mrs Ray Barnhart. East Side Needle Club meets Friday 2 p m with Mrs William J Davidson. Painters Local A F L Halloween party Friday Oct 24 at Red Men's Hall. Circle 5 WSCS meets Friday 2 p m at Mrs A A Nellis. Deborah Class Christian Church meets Friday Oct 24 at 7 30 p m at Mrs Fred Kittle. Saturday Pallas Club at Faculty Women's Club 2 30 p m hosted by Mrs A C Anderson.

Woman's Auxiliary Church of Good Shepherd F. P. Frebault State St Ray Barnhart E. Mulberry St East Side Needle Club William J. Davidson Maplewood A.F.L Red Men's Hall WSCS First Methodist Church A. A. Nellis Northwood Nelson McDaniel Deborah The Christian Church Fred Kittle Lancaster St Faculty Women's Club A. C. Anderson

Breakfast for Elizabeth Herbert Honored by Williamses

Mr and Mrs Clark E Williams hosted at their home 63 Elmwood a breakfast party Sunday morning honoring Miss Elizabeth Herbert and Mr and Mrs Lewis Hughes of Cleveland. Guests included Dr and Mrs George Starcher Mr and Mrs Fred H Sands and Miss Geraldine Hope. Herbert is Gov Thomas J Herberts sister and a member of Alpha Gamma Delta at Ohio University. Williams and Herbert were classmates and Herbert was maid of honor at Williams wedding.

Clark E. Williams Elmwood Elizabeth Herbert Lewis Hughes Cleveland George Starcher Fred H. Sands Geraldine Hope Miss Herbert Thomas J. Herbert Williams Sands Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Ohio University Mrs. Williams University

Wellesley Club Meeting Attended by Local Alumnae

Mrs. E A Cottingham and Miss Genevieve Apgar attended the Wellesley Club luncheon at Mrs. Robert Lazarus home in Columbus. Guest speaker Mrs. Margaret Stitt Church spoke for the Wellesley 75th Anniversary fund. both attendees are Wellesley alumnae.

E. A. Cottingham Genevieve Apgar Wellesley Club Robert Lazarus Columbus Margaret Stitt Church Wellesley Cottingham Miss Apgar

Here To Attend Frank S. Baker Funeral Service

Out of town relatives and friends attend the funeral services of Frank S. Baker Sr listing many names and hometowns across Michigan Indiana Ohio and Ohio towns. A brief Time Saver note advises light dampening or removing garments while still slightly moist to speed ironing.

Frank S. Baker Scott Robinson Ned Robinson Adrian Mich Paul Partee Robert Bradtmiller Paul B. Partee Ft. Wayne Ind C. A. Partee Indianapolis Irving Heminger Moore Howard Steirwalt Fremont Fred Uhlman Bowling Green W. T. McGarvey Piqua James B. York Columbus

Marriage of Patricia Kern and James Daft Announced

Mr. and Mrs. Jack E. Kern of 66 Central Ave announce the marriage of their daughter Patricia Ann to Mr. James Daft, son of Mr. Willard Daft of Athens. The ceremony occurred January 5, 1947 in Pomeroy. A reception followed at the bride’s home with about 100 guests. The couple will reside in Athens pending apartment readiness.

Patricia Ann Kern James Daft Jack E. Kern Central Ave Patricia Ann Willard Daft Daft Athens Pomeroy Robert Wakefield Athens High School Navy Kern Cleaners H. D. Thacker Chillicothe

Alpha Delta Pi Dinner Honors Athens Parents

Alpha Delta Pi sorority hosted a Wednesday dinner honoring Athens parents with a fall color themed centerpiece. A musical program followed featuring vocal selections by Norma Jean Dry with Mary Ann Carpenter, piano solos by Marian Malham and Barbara Smith, among guests Rev. and Mrs. Joe B. Maffett Mrs. Joseph Paterna and Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Wiggin.

Athens Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Norma Jean Dry Mary Ann Carpenter Marian Malham Barbara Smith Joe B. Maffett Joseph Paterna W. W. Wiggin

Girl Scout Week Events Invite Members to Community

In observance of National Girl Scout Week from Oct 26 to Nov 1, all girl scouts leaders and troop committee members are invited to the Presbyterian Church on Oct 26 and to the Family Night program at East Side School on Oct 27 at 7 p.m. The group meets in front of City Hall at 8 45 a.m. Sunday. Skits will be presented by the Girl Scouts and families are invited.

Presbyterian Church East Side

Halloween Mask Party Planned at Athens Grange Hall

The Athens Grange hosts a Halloween masquerade on Saturday October 25 at 8 p.m. at the Grange Hall with prizes for best costumes and old time music. Attendees are asked to come masked if possible. women should bring doughnuts and pie.

Athens Grange Athens Grange Hall William Smith Grange

West Side PTA Hosts Night School Session

West Side Parents attended a night school session led by president Mrs. Lewis McBride. Third and fourth graders earned the room award for most parents present. The PTA donated ten dollars to the Community Chest and announced the next Child Study Club would meet at Mrs. J. W. Hunter's home on November 3.

West Side PTA Lewis McBride Community Chest J. W. Hunter

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