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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1936

Page

7

Local society guests and returns noted across multiple households

Society column lists Prof. and Mrs. Gamertsfelder and family visiting Ocean View Virginia with daughter Helen. The McKee and Zenner families host relatives in Columbus for weekends after trips to Cleveland and Wisconsin. Other travelers include Langenburgs in Cambridge with daughter Elizabeth now in London, and several residents returning from Virginia Beach Natural Bridge Williamsburg and the Shenandoah Valley with fishing and editorial ties to local Columbus figures.

W. &. Gamnertsfelder Donald Ocean View Natural Bridge Helen New York City Louise H. Langenburg Cambridge Mass J. M. Higgins Park Place Langenburg Elizabeth Langenburg Vassar College London Vassar

Shopping About Town With Mary Lou

Mary Lou Lammers notes local shops display new sweaters and sport dresses in bright yarns and varied necklines. Twin sweater sets appeal to schoolgirls while Court Street shops feature two piece jersey like dresses and crepe ensembles for older women. Plaid and plain color combos dominate with red gray accents and stylish ornamentation.

Court St Jersey Mary Lou Lammers

Tween Seasons Propose Fresh Makeover Tips

Alicia Hart advises trying new makeup and hair styles as fall approaches. Consider changing hair parts or going for a bob, with options like a low chignon or halo braid. Explore deeper powder and darker rouge for older skin and test bright lip colors. Also notes upcoming reunions and autumn weight trends for children.

Dark Accessories Set The Fall Mood In Fashion Spread

A fashion feature highlights suede shoes and gloves in dull tones with bold high hats and stove pipe crowns. The model wears a high instep shoe, stitched suede gloves, and a bright satin bow at the neck, while bags and neck accessories glow in shiny tones.

Richard Graham Youngest Winner at Athens County Fair

Richard Graham eight year old from Indianapolis won a poultry showcase at the Athens County Fair. He entered a cockerel and three Rhode Island Red pullets and earned five dollars. His cousin Mildred Edith Ford of Millfield topped the young exhibitors winning thirteen dollars and seventy five cents on white rocks and barred rocks.

Richard Graham Harold Graham Indianapolis Ind A. E. Graham Athens County Fair Richard Rhode Island Mildred Edith Ford George Ford Millfield Billy Ford

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Van Dyke at 35 Race St

Mrs R M Van Dyke returned home from shopping to a surprise party arranged by her sons Fred and William. The event, delayed from Friday due to the county fair, featured games, singing, and gifts. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Hawk, Mr and Mrs Ray Barnhart, Mrs Agnes Jordan, and Lois Willy among others. Fred Van Dyke turned 17 that Saturday.

R. M. van Dyke Race St Fred William George Hawk Ray Barnhart Harry Faulkner W. V. Gordon F. D. Chism Agnes Jordan G. J. Willy Lois Chicago Marvel Knowlton Ruby Collins Betty Melba Faulkner William Gordon R. M van Dyke and Sons Harold

Patent Leather Belts and Suede Touches Color Fall Outfits

Accessories rise this fall with taller crowns, higher heels, and high knotted scarfs. Suede and patent accents transform simple dresses into versatile day to night looks with multiple belt and glove options. Ghillies, patent belts, scarfs, and novelty bags headline the season with bold texture contrasts.

Church and fraternal society meetings calendar

The notice lists meetings for W C T U SS White Shrine Daughters of Union Veterans Pocahontas Lodge and ladies aid society with times venues and potluck details across Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday at Presbyterian Church Odd Fellows Hall Red Man's Hall Richland Ave M P Church and church home venues.

SS White Shrine Daughters of Union Veterans Odd Fellows Hall District Memorial Pocahontas Lodge Red Man's Hall Uv Church Society Ladies Aid Society Richland Ave M. P

Bower Brothers Livery Stable a Center of Athens Horse World 1905

This 1905 Athens County centennial feature highlights Bower Brothers Livery Stable at Court and E Carpenter Streets. It notes William and Charles Bower, sons of Captain J C Bower, built a large modern livery in 1902, employed over 100 horses, and earned a top local trade with courteous service and fine turnout.

Bower Brothers Livery Stable Athens Athens County William and Charles Bower The Athens Omnibus and Transfer Co J. C. Bower Groveport William Charles Bower Brothers Charlies Bower Mary Wilson Marshfield Bower William 8. Bower

Chi Omega Sorority Dinner Honors Rushees at Hotel Berry

Active Chi Omega members hosted a six o'clock formal dinner at Hotel Berry honoring rushees with about thirty guests. Alumnae and patronesses attended along with several Middleport rushees. Mrs. F. J. Beasley and Mrs. Franz Woodworth presided as songs were sung after the meal. Plans were arranged by Miss Bernadine Sprague and Miss Ruth Huggins.

Hotel Berry F. J. Beasley Franz Woodworth Middleport Chi Omega Bernadine Sprague Summer Rushing Chaireman Ruth Huggins

Shirley Tells Of Her Banty Chicks and Dolls

Child star Shirley Temple recounts gifts from fans and friends and describes bantam chickens at home. She mentions a dog named Corky and playful projects like a glass block playhouse, a jail for a toy car, a pool, and dolls from various donors. She notes studio banty chicks and aChristmas gift rooster with eventual losses.

Shirley Shirley Temple United Press Hollywood Corky Bill Robinson Daddy Mommie New Zealand Wyoming

Bachelor’s Dinner Held For Mr Ralph Dupler

Mr Ralph Dupler was the honor guest at a bachelor’s dinner hosted by Mr Frank Rauch and Mr Carlton Corner at the Wyatt Cabin on Pomeroy Road. He and Miss Jean Rauch plan to marry at the Presbyterian Church Wednesday at 2 30 PM following a series of pre wedding events honoring the couple.

Ralph Dupler Frank Rauch Carlton Corner Wyatt Cabin Pomeroy Road Dupler Jean Rauch Presbyterian

Luncheon Hosted by Dormans for Griffin Couple

Mr and Mrs Homer C Dorman entertained at their High Street home with an informal luncheon in honor of Mr and Mrs W Donald Griffin Celia Dowd married in Parkersburg West Virginia last Saturday. The Griffins departed for Washington DC today. Both former Ohio University students Mrs Griffin is a Chi Omega member. Other guests included Mrs Clarence Huddy Nelsonville and Miss Pauline Cone.

Homer C. Dorman High St W. Donald Griffin Celia Dowd Parkersburg W. Va Griffin Washington, D. C Ohio University Chi Omega Sorority Clarence Huddy Nelsonville Pauline Cone

Kellogg's ALL-Bran promises relief from constipation

A Kellogg advertising claim asserts that common constipation stems from low bulk meals and that ALL-Bran provides bulk like leafy greens. The spot cites 98 percent satisfaction in a past study, offers a money back guarantee, and recommends two tablespoonfuls daily with Kellogg in Battle Creek.

Kellogg’s Kellogg Company All Grocers Kellogg Battle Creek

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Virginia Beach Michigan Lakes D. R. Zenner Phillip Gregory Utah Place Cleveland Robert Gamertsfelder W. S. Gamertsfelder Marlowe Gamertsfelder Coshocton West Yellowstone National Park Denver Salt Lake City Kathleen Murphy Columbus Dispatch John Murphy Maple St Wisconsin Henry Baker Ill D. L. Blaker C. E. Blaker Cutler Blaine Goldsberry Charles Woodworth Claude Westfall Gordon K. Bush Camp Perry Minnie Dean Paris France Southampton England Dean George Washington High School Bernita Konkoskia Columbus Capitol Beauty School Wolfe St Wily O. G. Jordan Goog Roy Haddox William Bobo Maplewood A. A. Atkinson Morris Ave J. J. Stewart Jack Shenandoah Valley Lexington Charlottesville Natural Bridge Virginia Frank Cone Bery and Pauline Myra Louise Brown Williamsburg Richmond Charlottesville Walter Konkoskia Ed Seiter Lake Fremont Michigan Mary Lou Adrienne Rios Costmetics the Cline Pharmacy Sy Ae Alicia Hart Howard Wheeling Park Lewis Lee Howard William Jackson Sand Rock Carpenter and Love Victor Carpenter Herman Cordray Leola Lindsey Reed Jeffers Marian Young New York S & Nucleus W.C.T.U Presbyterian Church Woman's Benefit Association Edith Junod Fremont &T Pia Jme Gallaher's Dental Gallaher’s S. Court St Marian Bush Snyder Bower's E. Carpenter Messenger Ad Dept
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