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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1946

Page

10

Halloween Party at Jim Biggins Home

A MYF Halloween party was held Saturday night at Jim Biggins home. The black and orange decor set a festive mood. Attendees included Carl Freeman Jay Freeman Rutch Blaker Miriam Clippinger Dorothy Clutcher Joanne Dates Tom Dowler Bon Flow Connie Herbert Bob Jones April Kinsel Connie Koehler Imogene Laughlin Emma Mee Cune Dick Matthews Carol Nessley Ben Paynter Gary Ripley Margaret Robe Margaret Scott Shirley Seigfred Richard Selby Bob Staneart Merrill Thomas Betty Thomas Jean Vance Joan Vance Roger Pedigo Barbara Alseo Dave Algeo Sam Carpenter Betty Sovder Farl Ursus la Green Betty Montgomery Virginia Haley Clark Biggins and Bruce Neal.

MYF Jim Biggins Carl Freeman Jay Freeman Rutch Blaker Miriam Clippinger Dorothy Clutcher Joanne Dates Tom Dowler Bon Flow Connie Herbert Bob Jones April Kinsel Connie Koehler Imogene Laughlin Emma Mee Cune Dick Matthews Carol Nessley Ben Paynter Gary Ripley Margaret Robe Margaret Scott Shirley Se

Social Side Meeting Highlights 18th Century Music Program

The Social Side club opened with a discussion of 18th century composers Scarlatti Rameau and Gluck led by Mrs. Raymer McQuiston. Mrs. Benedict chaired the program as Mrs. Nessley presided. Performances included piano solos by Lillian Clark Flora Chiarappa and Cease Cease The Sun on the River sung by Mrs. Thomas Andrian with piano accompaniment by Mrs. P L Peterson. A violin Gavotte in D by Mrs. Richard Selleck accompanied by Mary T. Noss and a club history The First Five Years by Mrs. W R Phillips completed the event.

Carl Nessley Margaret Benedict Scarlatti Rameau and Gluck Raymer McQuiston Miss Lillian Clark Cease Thomas Andrian P. L. Peterson W. R. Phillips

Appeal for Volunteers to Support Athens Girl Scouts

A call for volunteers notes 40 to 56 girls in Athens wish to join Girl Scouts but lack troops to accommodate them. Contact Girl Scout headquarters at 21651 Central School for details. National Girl Scout Week Oct 27 to Nov 2 is observed by 150 Athens Scouts.

Athens Girl Scout Central School

Bradley Haggard union tied in Alameda California chapel

Thomas Bradley of the U S Navy and Miss Bonnie Haggard were married at the chapel of Alameda Naval Air Station California on September 22. Bradley, a Flushing High School graduate, has served at Alameda for a year while awaiting discharge in November. Haggard, from Detroit Texas, worked at the Alameda station for three years. They plan to live in Ath ens and spend Thanksgiving in Texas with Christmas in Ath ens.

A. D. Bradley Athens Thomas Bradley U. S. Navy Bonnie Haggard J. W. Hill Detroit Tex Alameda Naval Air Station Alameda Calif K. Bradley U.S Navy Flushing High School Miss Haggard Waurika Texas Bradley

Reception and Parties for Mrs Cuyler Honored Guests

Social events are held in honor of Mrs. R. F. Cuyler and her daughter Miss Patricia Cuyler of Los Angeles, visiting Athens residents Prof. and Mrs. C. N. Mackinnon at Uriah Place. Mrs. Mackinnon hosted an informal tea with chrysanthemums in burgundy and bronze, served by Mrs. Thomas N. Hoover.

R. F. Cuyler Patricia Cuyler Los Angeles Calif Athens C. N. Mackinnon Uriah Place Thomas N. Hoover

Mrs Hoover Hosts Luncheon for Mrs Cuyler at Elmwood Place

Mrs T N Hoover entertained at her Elmwood Place home with a luncheon honoring Mrs Cuyler. Chrysanthemums formed the center of the luncheon table as guests included Mrs Custer and other titled ladies, with Mrs R W Finsterwald and Mrs Gordon Bush among those attending.

Thomas N. Hoover Elmwood Place Custer C. XII. Mackinnon R. W. Finsterwald Gordon

Ohio Garden Clubs Meet In Cincinnati

The 16th Annual Convention of the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs convened in Cincinnati October 24 25 drawing about a thousand attendees. Speakers included Professor Alex Laurie Dr Eugene Whitman Miss Virginia Cavandish Louis Bromfield and others. Lectures covered year round gardens soil regeneration and outdoor music with a floral show and corsage demonstration by Cincinnati florists. New officers were elected with Mrs Frank Garry presenting the results to adjourn.

Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Cincinnati Alex Laurie Eugene Whitman Ohio State University Virginia Cavandish Louis Bromfield Bert Harwill Louise Nieman Cavandish Cincinnati Florists Frank Garry Vetiiwig Association Neat Ars. Thomas MM. Wolfe Athens Vie T. Clayton Dayton Treasure Joan Traquair Culliesthe Victor H. Ries Columbus

Puzzled Parents Club Meets October 30 at Club Room

SLUB CALENDAR notes Puzzled Parents Chity meeting Wednesday October 30 in the Business and Professional Women's Club room second floor Cline Building. Hostesses include Mrs Robbin Bishop Mrs Alton Hope and Mrs John T Weed. A masquerade party by Focahontas Lodge follows at 8 pm with prizes for best costumes.

C.M.C Marian Vanity Morris Ave Sans Souci Marilyn Poling Bishop Class Central Ave E. €. Genheimer N. Congress St

Mrs Ralph Woods Hosts October Progres sive Club Meeting

The Progressive Literary Club met at 62 Franklin 4 with Mrs Dennis Jones as president. Mrs Woods chaired the Welfare report noting members and friends donated clothing and food for a Torch fire family. Reports covered the South East Ohio district conference and program leader Mrs Elmer Finsterald spoke on Czecho Slovak ia with refreshments served.

Progressive Literary Club Ralph Woods Franklin 4 Dennis Jones Woods Welfare Committee H. M. Bennett Elmer Finster Eald Othoe

Marian Anderson Set to Sing in Columbus November 15

Contralto Marian Anderson will perform at Memorial Hall Columbus on Friday evening November 15 under Hast and Amend. Tickets go on sale at Heaven's My Store in Columbus and BETHEL WSCS Social. Bethel WSCS Cannile district Church holds its annual social October 31 at Mrs. Bertha Collins home. Women's Gasco Club postpones meeting to November 7 at Mrs. George Henry's home.

Marian Anderson Memorial Hall Columbus Hast and Amend Miss Anderson Europe United States Heaven’s My Store Bethel Wscs Bethel Canliile Dist Church Bertha Collins George Henry

OL Theater Opens With You Can’t Take It With You

Ohio University Theater opened with Moss Hart and George Kaufman’s You Can’t Take It With You directed by M W Willson at Ewing Auditorium amid laughter and energetic scenes. Notable performances include Elaine Goldring, Jack Sigman, Walter Hauck, Helena Leroy, and Bill McCutcheon with strong supporting turns from the cast and production staff.

Georgia Chastain Moss Hart George K Kaufman Mr. M. W. Willson Ewing Auditorium Ohio University Theater Elaine Goldring Jack Sigman Walter Hauck Helena Leroy Larry Raymond Dawson Syramore Vanne Tr den Fahnestovk Kirby Alexander Foosanne Talley Nick Alexander

Homecoming Weekend Alumni Attendees Listed in Athens

The Athens Homecoming weekend drew numerous alumni and guests from across Ohio and beyond. Names include Miss Key Wentick Canton, Frank H. Palmer Columbus, Miss Elizabeth Porter Athens, Miss Georgia Rent, several Cleveland Cleveland area families, and many others from Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Huntington, Akron, and Toronto.

Athens Miss Key Wentick Canton Fred Ortner George M. Brown Lewis Hughes Cleveland Frank H. Palmer Columbus E. M. Starr Huntington Grosvenor McKee Meadville Ritter Collett Daxton Edgar, Garvin Pleasant City Alma Horeton Hasbrouck Harold Brown Middletown Harry Hudson Mary Stanhagen Amanda A. B. Briggs Kent Ray Chenek John H. Robinson James J. Murphy Independence Dan Grigg Mitchell S. D Richard Linke Forest Hills N. Y Richmond Calif Warren F. Clements Wadsworth Chester Gober

Homecoming Week Guests and Travel Notes

Local notices list Mrs. Hi. E. Miller traveling to Knox ville Tennessee to visit her parents for two weeks. Several Homecoming guests include Henry Miller and his wife from Middletown with ties to American Rolling Mills. Others visited Dayton Akron Findlay Cleveland and Columbus areas for family and school connections.

Hi. E. Miller State St Knoxville Tenn Walter Brown The American Roller Mills Miller

Athens Friends At Cottingham Golden Wedding Reception

One hundred fifty guests attended a Monday evening reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sumner Cottingham 1946 Indianola Ave Columbus for their Golden Wedding Anniversary Athens friends among the attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Dwight H Rutherford Prof and Mrs Thomas N Hoover Mr and Mrs H E Miller and others Virginia Cottingham Isbell and Cincinnati guest Isbell brother of Mrs Sumner Cottingham accompanied the Cottinghams from Athens to Columbus for the event Mr Isbell along with Charles Pickett and others visited Washington Gettysburg and Pittsburgh during the trip with Markham family members and grandparents staying with them in Pittsburgh Kay was among the Martins at the visit.

Sumner Cottingham Indianola Ave Columbus Athens Dwight H. Rutherford Thomas N. Hoover H. E. Miller Dow Grones Rufus C. Hopkins Charles O Robert Markham Spring St Charles Pickett Pomerox Markham Washington, D. C Gettysburg Pennsylvania Turnpike Pittsburgh Billy Mark St. B. Pickett Pomeroy Road M Markham Mr. Pickett Harryartin Verne Martin Kay

Olive Tablets Promised To Aid Bile Flow And Digestion

A vintage ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a solution for constipation and sluggish bile. It claims they stimulate bile flow to aid digestion of fatty foods and keep regular, emphasizing vegetable composition and trial tonight. Dosage details imply affordable access at drugstores.

Edwards PF. M. Edwards

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