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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1947

Page

5

Rosser Family Dinner Honored Guests At Hiram Home

Family dinner party hosted at Mrs Thomas M Rosser home included Mr Edward Rosser and daughter Marsha Lynn of Hiram. Also present were Frederick Rosser with fiancé Lois Dixon, Nancy Rosser, Mrs Fred Fenzel and Prof William H Fenzel, plus Mrs Rosser's son-in-law.

Rosser Edward Rosser Marsha Lynn Hiram Thomas M. Rosser R. W. Wachington St Hiram College Frederick Rosser Lois Dixon Nancy Rosser Fred Fenzel

Mrs Herman Herron Honored by Sigma Phi Gamma Alpha Tau

Sigma Phi Gamma Alpha Tau chapter honored Mrs Herman Herron at a Monday night gathering at the homes of Mrs Richard Hoffman and Mrs James Zarley 100 East Union Street. Miss Emogene Davis presented a table lamp in recognition of her 13 years of membership and holding every office.

Alpha Tau Chapter Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Herman Herron Richard Hoffman James Zarley Union St Emogene Davis Herron Sigma Phi Gamma Edna Kasler Mary Kollister Hoffman

Local Notices and Social Happenings in Ohio

Miss Carolyn Clutter visited friends in Dayton and Xenia near OS and S O Home where she taught for years. She attended the wedding of Miss Marie Tresemer and Mr Jules J Jacquin at St Stephens Church Columbus. Clutter named graduate assistant in education at Ohio University for the coming year. CCD CLUB TO MEET with Mrs O O Mantz 218 W Washington Thursday 2 pm.

Carolyn Clutter Race St Dayton Xenia S.O. Home Marie Tresemer Jules J. Jacquin St. Stephans Episcopal Church Columbus Clutter Ohio University Leta V. McLaughlin Pauleta McLaughlin Fairmont W.va Mary Mulligan St. Peter’s Catholic Church Moundsville Meighen Lynn Camp T. N. Young Hastings E. A. Sprague Don Finsterwald Scioto Country Club J. W. Hudson Second St Nora Kelley Walker St Harry Kelley W. Witty Grosvenor St Core Cincinnati Elaine Clark Joseph Dean

Workman Worrick Family Reunion Held at The Plains

The 11th annual Workman Worrick reunion gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Charles Workman home in The Plains on August 31. Neva Randolph reelected president and Charles Workman secretary treasurer. Next year’s gathering set with Mrs. F R Bronson of Zanesville. Many relatives attended from across Ohio and nearby states, including Coleridge Jones of Columbus who received birthday wishes and gifts.

Workman-Worrick Charles Workman The Wilbur Bronson William Workman Neva Milligan James Workman Jessie Price Richard Portis Charles Archer Zanesville Alden Lower Salem Chillicothe Pennsville Akron Piqua Waterford Cincinnati Marietta Parkersburg W. Va R. L. Smith Second St

Birthday Party Honors Miss Martha Knowlton and Miss Mary Douglas

A Tuesday Sept 2 ice cream and cake party honored Martha Knowlton and Mary Douglas with host Mr. and Mrs. Everett Douglas and daughter Anita. Guests included Worley West Newt Knowlton Anita and Merle Edward Knowlton Leo Potts Rosalie Potts and others from Albany area.

Martha Knowlton Mary Douglas Everett Douglas Anita

Marietta Paints Distributed by Regional Firms

Marietta paints are distributed by Bardin Bros. Co. in Athens Pomeroy Cement Block Co. in Pomeroy and Plymale Wagner Co. in Gallipolis. The arrangement lists multiple regional suppliers handling Marietta Paint products.

Marietta Paints Bardin Bros. CO Athens Pomeroy Cement Block CO Pomeroy Plymale Wagner CO Gallipolis

Plight of Athens Mother Prompts Housing Offers

First day reports tell of a working mother in Athens with four sons lacking a home. A Lancaster farmer offered to take the oldest boy age 12 and possibly more sons. A Sugar Creek five room house was proposed for five dollars a month. The mother will decide today if she can relocate and return to work.

Athens Lancaster Sugar Creek H.B.F

Mrs. T. R. Phillips Celebrated On 73rd Birthday

A surprise party Sunday September 7 honored Mrs. T. R. Phillips of Guysville Route Two on her 73rd birthday and also celebrated her son-in-law Thomas Vercoe of Athens Route Four. Guests included Dewitt Sloan, Dick Phillips, Catherine Vercoe, Hugh Sheridan, J. M. Bentz, Wilford Patterson, Floyd Patterson, Charles Patterson, Ray Chapman, Ross Phillips, Boyd Sloan, Ruth Meeks, Roger Sherman, Woodrow Bobo, Pete Bailey, Will Meeks, Jim Buck, Floyd Brickles, Vinnie Van Dyke, and Lillie Van Dyke.

T. R. Phillips Guysville Thomas Vercoe Athens Wilford Patterson Floyd Patterson Charles Patterson Ray Chapman Ross Phillips Boyd Sloan Ruth Meeks Roger Sherman Woodrow Bobo Pete Bailey Will Meeks Jim Buck Floyd Brickles Vinnie van Dyke Lillie van Dyke

Naomi Bible Class Meeting at The Plains Church

The Naomi Bible Class of The Plains Methodist Church will gather at 7 30 p m Wednesday at Mrs Ray Michael's home for a regular session.

Martzolff Naomi The Plains Methodist Church Ray Michael

Q-99 Herbal Mineral Remedy Promises Quick Relief

Relief of gas pains headaches and nerves due to constipation with Q-99 plus Vitamin B1. The ad touts appetite digestion and sleep benefits, notes two sizes 97c and $1.75 with mail order tax charges, sold at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store on the way to the post office.

Quick's Quick’s Cut Rate

Personalities Gather for Weekend Gatherings in Athens

Mrs. Don E Barr of Toledo and her mother Mrs. Dawson of Gahana supervise packing for a move to Toledo. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. James Farrell and others from Scarsdale New York and Pittsburgh. Several Athens residents hosted relatives visiting for weekends and vacations.

Don E. Barr Toledo Dawson Gahanna Woodrow F. West Mrs. Barr

Esther Class Opens Fall Meeting at The Plains

The Esther Class of the Christian Church held its opening fall and winter meeting at the home of Mrs. Floyd Shafer in The Plains. Mrs. D. M. Clutter led devotionals and the program, with a talk on Booker T. Washington. Committee members planned subscriptions and a Woman's Council meeting at the church.

Esther The Christian Church Floyd Shafer the Plains T. L., Swan D. M. Clutter W. J. Davidson Nelle Sands Woman's Council Booker T. Washington E. G. Burt Charles Woods J. A. Wharton E. A. Davis

Mrs. Fred Vorhes Hosts Women’s Group in Albany

At the September Alexander Presbyterian Church Women’s Association meeting in Albany, Mrs. Fred Vorhes hosted with assisting hostesses Mrs. Han ing Mrs. Webb and Mrs. Wake field. President Mrs. Mc Harg led business, Mrs. Cottle directed the missionary program on The Church and Evangelism with Mrs. Perry Coe and Miss Anna Hyde. Music featured cornet by Mr Worley Baughman with Miss Jean McHarg on piano and a quartet including Mrs. Lax Mrs. Coe Mrs. Webb and Mrs. Dorsey. A social hour followed.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Women’s Association Fred Vorhes Albany Haning Webb Wakefield McHarg Cottle Perry Coe Anna Hyde

Pierce couple welcome son Michael Richard in Athens

Mr and Mrs Richard A Pierce of Millfield announce the birth of a son Michael Richard on Aug 22 at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William A Theisen of Millfield and Mrs Ella Pierce of Athens. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Oscar Simpson and Mr Herman Theisen Sr. in Athens. The couple also have a daughter Diana Lynn age three. ASSOCIATION MEETING An Executive Board meeting of the Women’s Association of the Presbyterian Church will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. NOVEL BRIDGE CLUB The Novel Bridge Club meets Wednesday at 8 15 p.m. with Mrs W W Patton 127 Grosvenor St.

Richard A. Pierce Virginia Theisen Millfield Michael Richard Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens William A. Theisen Ella Pierce Oscar Simpson Herman Theisen Richard Pierce Diana Lynn Women's Association of the Presbyterian Church

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