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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1947

Page

9

Community group meetings listed for Wednesday and Thursday

A roundup of local meetings including Mothers Circle at 7 30 p m with Mrs Edith Ashton 380 Richland Ave Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles at 8 pm Eagles Hall Daughters of Union Veterans 7 30 pm in K of C Hall and a District Meet planning session for Chillicothe on Sept 18 Women s Council First Christian Church 7 30 pm with Miss Ida Allison Special music Executive Board at 7 pm 666 Women s Gasco Club 7 30 pm Mrs Waddell 387 Richland Ave Sew So Sewing Club 7 30 pm Mrs H J Parker 14 ½ Popular Ave Circle Two WSCS Central Ave Methodist Church 8 pm with Mrs Stella Chandler 138 W Union Thursday

Daughters of Union Veterans K. of C. Hall Chillicothe Women's Council First Christian Church Mise Ida Allison Women's Gasco Club H. J. Parker Central Ave. Methodist Church Stella Chandler W. Union

Shower honors for Mrs Kenneth Lechner wedding circle

On New Marshfield road Monday night a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs Kenneth Lechner’s circle featured Miss Patricia Connor winning the door prize and the wedding cake ring. Refreshments were served with Mrs William Curran pouring coffee as guests enjoyed bridge and corsage ribbon keepsakes. Other attendees included Miss Margie Reed and numerous Mrs and Misses from Parkersburg and nearby communities.

Kenneth Lechner Marjorie Jacoby Mitzi Hicks Donna Ayers Harry Jacoby Mrs. Jacoby New Marshfield Road Patricia Connor Miss Connor William Curran Margie

Local Club Meets at Warren Home with New President

Mrs. C. T. Warren hosted CCL on Tuesday at 71 E Mulberry St. with new president Mrs. W. F. Lee leading. Twenty members attended as Dr. Marie Quick spoke on parents' duties to public schools. guest Mrs. Ray Barnhart joined. Next gathering September 23 will be a dinner for husbands.

CCL C. T. Warren E. Mulberry St W. F. Lee O. E. Fry Marie Quick Ray Barnhart

Mrs R E Main Honored at Surprise Shower Rites

Mrs Woodrow F West hosted a surprise shower for Mrs Robert E Main at 86 Hudson Ave on September 6. Guests enjoyed games with prizes won by several attendees and light refreshments served by Mrs Robert Denver and Mrs Ted Stiff.

Robert E. Main Woodrow F. West Hudson Ave William Lee Main D. K. Pierce Jack Tedrick Robert Denver Ted Stiff Richard Blair James McMullen Ralph Straw William Trout Evan E. Williams Charles Finsterwald J. R. Sprague Don E. Barr Erle Bridgewater, Jr

Chase Circle Ruth Annual Picnic at Athens Fairgrounds

Chase Circle of Ruth held its September meeting at the Athens County Fairgrounds with a noon potluck for twenty members and guests. President Mrs. Mabel Carbaugh led the afternoon session. contests by Mary and Martha Chase awarded prizes to Mrs. Grace Woodyard and Mrs. Mazie Hanning. devotions by Mrs. Pauline Martin. Next meeting October 2 at Mrs. Lola Goodin s home with a stork shower for Mrs. Pauline Turner.

Chase Circle of Ruth Athens County Fairgrounds Mabel Carbaugh Mary Martha Chase Grace Woodyard Mazie Hanning Pauline Martin Lola Goodin Athens Pauline Turner Julia Graham Della Stanley

Australia Outdoes US Hair Stylists at Sydney Convention

Australia trounces United States in a whacky hairdress derby at a Sydney convention. American stage star Mari lyn Day wears a live orchid hat, yet Australian creations like the light house coiffure and the Orchid Fantasy draw attention for novelty and spectacle.

Australia U.S.A Marilyn Day Sydney

Albany Club Honors District President at September Meeting

Miss Florence Brown hosted the Albany Wednesday Club for its September gathering. Mrs. Eldon Dailey, former club president and Southeast District leader, was honored with an installation of new officers led by Mrs. Perry Munn. The program highlighted Happiness with poems and a Quest for Happiness. The Southeast District meeting is slated for October 7 in Logan with Dr. Creed as main speaker. Hostesses listed for the year include Mrs. Sadie Miller and others. refreshments served to 18 members.

Florence Brown Albany Albany Wednesday Club Eldon Dailey Wednesday Club Southeast District of Women's Federated Clubs Miss Brown Dailey Perry Munn M. H. Mitchell Guy Wingett Henry Bobo A. D. Cline Dewey Stone J. E. Cline Logan Creed Athens State Hospital Clifton Pearman Sadie Miller Joe Burdette Brooks’ Russell Frank Stevens Atty. L. A Atty. L. Constable T. R. Biddle J. R. Harvey Athens Don D. Tullis D. D D. A. R. McKinstry Harry McKinstry Henry O'B

Fellowship In American College Of Surgeons

Dr. Robert Srigley of Ardmore Oklahoma attends the American College of Surgeons convention in New York City where he is elected to a fellowship and will be initiated September 12. He earned training at Charity Hospital in New Orleans University Hospital St Francis Hospital Columbus Army General Hospital neurosurgery at University of Pennsylvania and an Army neurosurgical center. He is a former chief surgeon at Hardy General Hospital Ardmore and will continue his practice there.

Robert Srigley Ardmore Okla H. S. Srigley State St New York City American College of Surgeons Srigley Charity Hospital New Orleans University Hospital St. Francis Hospital Columbus Army General Hospital University of Pennsylvania Army Neurosurgical Siigley Ohio University Harvard Medical School Hardy General Hospital

Marietta Paints Distributed by Regional Firms

Marietta paints are distributed by Bardin Bros. Co. of Athens Pomeroy Cement Block Co. of Pomeroy and Plymale Wagney Co. of Gallipolis according to the notice listing local suppliers.

Marietta Paints Bardin Bros. CO Athens Pomeroy Cement Block CO Pomeroy Plymalewagney CO Gallipolis

FHA Group Elects New Officers

The Future Homemaker Association at Athens High School elected officers for the coming year Ruth Blaker as president Peggy Hamer as vice president Emma McCrum as secretary and Nina White as treasurer. The group plans school activities including a dance and a service project and will meet monthly with 25 to 30 members expected.

Future Homemaker Association Athens High School Pauline Fierce Ruth Blaker Peggy Hamer Emma McCrum Nina White FHA Miss Fierce

Athensco Club Picnic Near Columbus Westerville

Athensco Club of former Athenians now in Columbus held a September picnic at Westerville Park on Sunday September 7 with members and guests from Columbus Westerville and Dayton. Earl Meister presided as club president and announced plans for the October 5 meeting at Willard Smiths 412 Nordale Dayton.

Athensco” Club Columbus Westerville Park Georgia Kilpatrick Earl Meister Westerville Arch Knowlton Kendall Joe King Jack Kilpatrick Johnny Marianna Kathleen Rolland Riley Forrest Chism Willard Smith Carolyn Ann Nim Wamsley Dayton Nordale

Miss Pauleta Mc Laughlin Hosts International Guests

Guests of Miss Pauleta L. Mc Laughlin of Guysville include Miss Edith Raynor from New York City and Mr. James Muirhead of Wallington England. Miss Raynor and Miss McLaughlin served as American Red Cross workers in the Philippines. Mr. Muirhead, a former Royal Artillery captain, will return to England this month to finish his senior year at Cambridge University. Albany Grange holds its annual inspection Saturday night Sept. 13 with members bringing pie sandwiches and pickles. cold drinks provided. Coolville WSCS meets Thursday evening at Mrs. Alda Larson’s home.

Pauleta L. McLaughlin Guysville Edith Raynor New York City James Muirhead Wallington Surrey England McLaughlin Miss Raynor Red Cross Philippines Muirhead Royal Artillery Cambridge University Albany Grange The Grange

Hamsters Imported to Athens Owner Plans Breeding Sale

The Animal Kingdom section notes two Syrian-origin hamsters named Ralph and Barbara were shipped from Mobile Alabama to Miss Maurine Cornwell of 36 S Congress St. They are housed in two wire cages and are used for lab research due to rapid reproduction.

Animal Kingdom Athens Syria Mobile Ala Maurine Cornwell S. Congress St Ralph Barbara Maurine

Dr W W Patton Birthday Tie Shower at Home

Mrs Patton hosted a surprise tie shower for Dr W W Patton at 127 Grosvenor Street with guests giving ties. The evening included bridge and refreshments. Out-of-town visitors joined the Conkey reunion at Ash Cave in Ash Cave area.

W. W. Patton George Kavanaugh Robert Dennis A. B. Conkey New Marshfield Carbondale Road Cora Griswold Tucker Gloucester C. H Sylvia Griswold Wells Ella Mae Carson Conkey Ash Cave

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Mother's Circle Edith Ashton Richland Ave Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles Eagles Hall Shower R. E. Main Dow Bridgewater Chauncey Carl Simms D. M. Downard Clarence Flowers R. W. Hollingsworth W. J. Stanson J. S. van Nostrand Arthur McPherson Robert Wickham Domsalf American Institute of Laundering Arrid Chase Circle Ruth Fairgrounds Harris North Court St Athens, Ohio Camp Rotan Girl Scout Council Glen Hanes C. L. Jones University Terrace Cleveland Emmett Sweeney Emmett Sweeney. Dr. and Mrs. Jones Sweeney Jones Field Scott Allen Oviette Canada Scott Oviette Marcia Scott Mary Ann McKay Ohio State University Fred M. McKay Elmwood Place Clyde Wiley Moore Ave St. Louis McBee Company Wiley Darrell Selby Richard Selbys Isabell Kern Betty McIntosh White Plains N. Y Detroit Mattie Kiefer Robert Canterbury Mich Ollie Baker Herbert Bean Bean Kiefer Helen Dunn Sunnyside Dr Bates Church Royal Crown Rebekah Lodge IOOF Stewart Engagy FHA Group Athensco Club Oo O Oo Coolville WSCS Batiste West State Street Court St Hazel Finsterwald Steppe Steppes CTS Liniment Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Coca-Cola Company Parkersburg Coca-Cola Bottling CO Gossard
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