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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1949

Page

6

Local family dining marks birthdays and visits across towns

Mr. Tom Biddle hosted a Saturday hotel dinner celebrating his wife and his father Dr. D H Biddle as he observed his 83rd birthday. Guests included Mrs Linscott Amesville, David and Ellen Biddle, and more. John Hess plans a Harvard business program move. Greta Lash and Con stance Leete toured Britain and Ireland. Mrs Down Grones’ return prompts a luncheon hosted by Mrs H G Stalder and Miss Mary Stalder with 20 guests. Marva Joan Thompson returns from Washington DC summer visit with her mother. Sunday visitors at Rev W Brown’s Carbondale home included multiple families from nearby towns and states. Dorothy Duncan arrives from Berkeley for vacation stay with grandmother in Carbondale.

Tom Biddle Cleveland D. H. Biddle N. College St Hotel Berry Dr. Biddle Marva Joan Thompson Washington, D. C Mary Smith Smith St Dottie Silvus F. C. Stone F. State St Nashville Tenn Ward-Belmont School Miss Silvus C. C. Beverage

Mrs. Fought Honored At Dinner And Bridge Party

Mrs. Richard Fought is honored at a dinner and bridge party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. D. I. Gandee of Ath ens Route 1. Fought plans to winter in Coral Gables Florida with her niece Miss Bartha Jo Kinsel. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Fought Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Jones Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Rose Mrs. Margaret Sigismund and Dr. John Lima. Initiation planned for Athens Emblem Club at Elks Club Room September 19 at 8 p.m.

D. I. Gandee Athens Richard Fought

Calendar of Women’s Clubs Tuesday and Wednesday notices

Calendar notices list multiple women’s groups meeting Tuesday September 13 and Wednesday September 14 at various locations. Activities include Child Guidance Circle Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary 31 Club Needle Club Sunday School teachers WEA Shade PTA and more with times and hostesses. Parents invited for lunchroom discussion and officers to be elected.

James M. Skinner Child Guidance Circle CCL Cottage Tea House Jennie Risley Washington St Needle Club Roy Dupler Richland Ave Presbyterian Church Baker Neighborhood Council New Marshfield Order of the Eastern Star Guysville Zaleski W.E.A IOOF The Shade Pta A.K.S American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Barbara Winland Helen Kayser WCTU First Methodist Church

Cleveland Woman Claims 35-Pound Loss With Rennel

Mrs. Hazel M. Coleman of Cleveland reports losing 35 pounds using Rennel. She and her husband credit the product for relief from weight discomfort and say they feel like new. The ad promises no hunger and a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails to work. Available at druggists.

Hazel M. Coleman Euclid Ave Cleveland Doctor Apwes Rennel

Family Reunion of Love Carpenter Descendants in Athens

The annual reunion of the Lewis and Philinda Love Carpenter descendants was held at the Athens County Fairgrounds on Sunday with a noon picnic for 57 relatives and friends. Officers elected included Nellie McNutt president Keith Scott vice president and Ivan Brown secretary treasurer. The gathering listed numerous attendees from Athens and surrounding towns.

Lewis and Philinda Love Carpenter Athens County Fairgrounds Nellie McNutt Keith Scott Ivan Brown Victor Carpenter Stanley Cooley Joy Iva Patricia Ruth Boho Dickie Eddie Edward Seiple Arthur McNutt Jerry Lee Perry Bob Martin Theodore Potts Elmer Finsterwald Adolphus Love Athens Albert Carpenter New Marshfield Edgar John Michaeel Orpha Sanborn Car Eliza Carpenter Springfield Lon Bean Chatanooga Tenn

Athens BPW Club assists at installation of new chapter

One hundred thirty six members from 11 Ohio clubs attended the charter presentation of the Lancaster BPW chapter. Athens club sponsored the event with 32 members at the luncheon and program. The Athens club chorus performed, directed by Mrs. Dwight Rob inson, with soloists and accompanist Mrs. Carl Roberts.

Athens Bpw Club Ohio Lancaster Club Isaac Johnston Hester Wickens Athens Club Athens Club Chorus Dwight Robinson Ethel Beekman Lucile Duffee Alice Brewer Mae Herron Emagene Davis Phon Jeffers Herman Herron Dorothy Williams Carl Roberts Miss Hope Iris Fierce Virginia Coleman Rowena Sprout Jo Johnson Helen Dinsmoor Lois Washburn Pauline Fierce Eleanor Minister

Sunday School Picnic at Ash Cave Hocking Hills

Members of the Sunday School of Coonville Holiness Mission traveled to Ash Cave in the Hocking Hills for a picnic. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Jack Taylor and family, Mr and Mrs Junior Taylor and children Carroll Loretta Mae, Mrs Anna Bryan and children Judy Carl Barbara, Mrs Hazel Dowler and children Clarence Shirley Patty Flora, Mrs Elizabeth Nichols and children Georgie Jimmie Johnnie, Maxine Stephenson Rosie Mildren Frankie Malone Clarence Betty Haybrow Art Carl Barbara Thress and Lincoln Verna Savely.

Sunday School of Coonville

WSCS Farewell Party For Three Members

The WSCS group held a farewell party Saturday evening for Verona Parsons Fern Secoy and Evelyn Laughlin who are leaving. Rev Haley led devotions and gifts were given to the honored guests. Attendees included Mrs Laughlin and children Barbara Linda and Johnnie Mrs Secoy and children Shirley and Larry many relatives and friends and more.

Stewart Wscs Verona Parsons Fern Secoy Evelyn Laughlin Haley Laughlin Barbara Linda Johnnie Secoy Shirley Larry Wade Jarvis Julia Stephen Terressa Vern Parsons Sammy Leslie Petty Bertha Byron Lois Petty Shirley Colburn Thelma Parsons Blanche Hayes George Sands Nellie Linton Sandra Linton Addie Balderson Janice Rorick Clarice Norman Judy Norman Lowell Ziegler Will Spear Myrtle Barrows Eva Ziegler Grace Ziegler Janice Moore Marle Colburn Sylvia Zimmerman

Memorial service for two Athens Shrine members set for Oct 4

Memorial services were held for Mrs. Cora Davis and Mrs. Adelaide Huenefeld at Athens Shrine No. 6. Final plans include a dinner reception and ceremonial on October 4 with honors for Mrs. Mary E. Bartlett and other dignitaries. The text also contains culinary and housekeeping hints.

Cora Davis Adelaide Huenefeld Athens Shrine No. 6 Mary E. Bartlett P.R.W.H.P Elsie Smith Elizabeth Murphy D.D.S.M Blanche Rheinscheid Ruth Grand Chapter The Ohio Order of the Eastern Star May Huffman Pearl Helwig Athens Shrine

Picnic Supply Corner for Summer Outdoor Eating

A practical guide helps families organize a picnic stash with a shelf of essentials including a basket, vacuum bottle, cups, plates, napkins, salt and pepper containers, waxed paper, foil, bags, and canned proteins. Tips cover stain removal with baking soda and quick prep ideas.

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Lucille Linscott Amesville David Biddle Tom Biddles Ellen Biddle John Hess John A. Hess Grosvenor St Boston Harvard University School of Business Administration Hess Harbus News Greta Lash Constance Leete University Terrace British Isles England Scotland Ireland Down Grones Washington, D.C H. G. Stalder Mary Stalder Thackery House William Brown Carbondale William Gilkerson Taylor University Upland Ind Sam Brown David Henry Brown Buford John Kennard Bill Judy Jacksonville Mays Kennard Gerald Gregory Union Ridge Howe Brown Ina Woods George Barber Mona Nell Lightfritz Cephas Adams Nancy and Curtis Johnson Nelsonville Dorothy Duncan Berkeley Calif E. State St Guy Graham New Marshfield Rd Ohio University Athens Emblem Club Elks’ Club Phyllis Lavelle Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary Progressive Literary Club Clyde Hines May Ave WSCS Guysville Methodist Church Naomi Bible Class the Plains Frances Fee Mothers’ Circle Lewis McBride Curran Dr Clarence Allen Ladies’ Day Athens Country Club Pocahontas Carl Porter Athens Needle Club Logan Webster’s Merriam-Webster Spalding Automice Spalding Og Awa Otani Shoe Store C. Stanley Mechem William A, Mechem Athens City Board of Education W. P. Barker Athens High School Curtain Care Stag Ine Cline Pharmacy Bers Geraldine Hope Rex Ples Cooking School Athena Theatre Cooking North Court St Athens ,Ohio Rayon Gabardine Tailored Classics Terry Rogers National Floor Covering CO Lanawe Parkersburg, W. Va
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