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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1953

Page

17

Who's Coming and Going in Local Families

A roundup of residents returning to duties or traveling. Miss Gertrude L Addicott resumes as principal of Anderson Township Junior High after Europe travel with Ruth Green. The Carpenters send Sam to law school in Michigan. Alfred remains with Zettler Hardware. Various guests and trips include Mrs Wheaton and children in New Jersey, Baesil Butter Elmwood Place touring the West, and the Ohlingers vacationing in Virginia. Prof George Starr Lasher returns to Athens after a summer across the Atlantic and visits in New York, Cape Cod, Rhode Island, and other cities. Nearby families host, travel, and relocate, with many local ties to Ohio University and area towns.

Gertrude L. Addicott Anderson Township Cincinnati Europe Addicott Ruth Green Children’s Museum Boston France Switzerland Belgium Holland England New York Miss Addicott Pemaquid Point Maine L. J. Addicott Genevieve Apgar Baesil Elmwood Place George Starr Lasher Athens Atlantic Coast Washington, D. C Atlantic City College Fraternity Editors Association College Fraternity Secretaries Association Hotel Claridge Dell Philadelphia Pinza Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra Wilmington Del William Munds Edwin Watts Chubb New York City Professor Lasher Kenneth A. Barnette Gary Ind Dorothy S. Lasher Chicago Barnette Betsey Kathleen Starr Cape

Wedding of Miss Sapp to Robert Charney at Athens

Miss Helen Sapp daughter of Mr and Mrs Clyde Sapp of Athens married Robert Paul Charney son of Mr and Mrs Steve Charney at St Pauls rectory in the morning ceremony. The gown was nylon ribbon lace with a crinoline over a satin belt and a petal hat. The maid of honor Janet Gill wore pink net with a hooped skirt and lace cape. Mrs Earl Goodin wore blue lace with pink bouquets. Best man Joe Charney, usher Andy Kostival. Bride a graduate of Athens High School employed by Ohio University treasurer. Charney, a Plains High School graduate, served 21 months in the U S Army and is now an engineer at Poston Station. A wedding dinner followed at the groom’s home. Couple to reside at 58% Lorene Ave Athens.

Helen Sapp Clyde Sapp Athens Robert Paul Charney Steve Charney the Plains St. Paul's Jan B. Kish Misa Janet Gill Cleveland Earl Goodin Joe Charney Andy Kostival Chauncey Athens High School Ohio University Charney the Plains High School U. S. Army Poston Station Mer Charmey Lorene Ave

Stewart WSCS Meeting At Stewart Church

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Stewart met at the church Tuesday evening. Mrs. Will Spears gave the devotions and the program was presented by Mrs. Dwight Barrows. Mrs. Wade Jarvis presided with members Mrs. Carl Hayes, Mrs. Mary Brandeberry, Mrs. Bertha Byron, Mrs. Ralph Colburn, Mrs. John Zimmerman, Mrs. George Ogg and Mrs. Addie Balderson present. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Ogg and Mrs. Spears.

Woman's Society of Christian Service of Stewart Will Spears Dwight Barrows Wade Jarvis Carl Hayes Mary Brandeberry Bertha Byron Ralph Colburn John Zimmerman George Ogg Addie Balderson Ogg Spears

Federated Clubs Mark Americanism Week and Constitution Day

Federated Clubs across the nation join Anmengala and other groups in celebrating Constitution Day and Americanism Week from September 13 to 19. Mayor Seel issues a proclamation praising liberty and democratic rights while the General Federation sponsors patriotic education and funds to restore Independence Hall’s first floor. Mrs. Robert Studer leads the Southeast District federation, with Mrs. W. M. Pierce as Athens Federation president.

Club Women of Anmengala General Federation of Women's Clubs Peter B. Seel United States General Federation of Women's Club Independence Hall Republic Robert Studer Federated Clubs W. M. Pierce Athens Federation

Mrs Ronald Cline Honored at Millfield Church Shower

A Millfield Christian Church shower honored Mrs Ronald Cline, formerly Pat Wallace, hosted by Miss Carolyn Hillen and others. Pink white decor and umbrella favors marked the event with many from the community assisting and sending gifts.

Ronald Cline Millfield Church Pat Wallace Carolyn Hillen Carolyn Heffhen Richard Powell James Wallace Millfield Christian Church W. W. Patton Charles Sanders Carl Moody C. N. Sanders Grover Patton Sandy Sanders George Shaner Clarence Sanders D. MM. Sawyer Leonard Simpson Barbara Blower Jessie Fulton Shirley Sayers Mike Danko Walter Border Louis Muzio Lucy Muzio C. N Jeannette Shumway Margaret Hughes Pat Howard Nancy Wolfe Charles Nickels Jack Canter JoAnn Lewis Wilbur Potts Jack Schrappe Elizabeth Gretz Thelma Talbert Mary Talbert Maxine McGee William Theisen Bertha Howard George Cline Carolyn Heffken

To Observe Golden Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. E. Rey Lash of 16 W State St plan a golden wedding anniversary on Wednesday September 16. They were married at the bride’s parents home and are parents to one daughter Mrs Judson W Van DeVenter and two grandsons. He is a retired Athens druggist who began in 1898 with his father E R Lash, Sr. and graduated from Ohio State Pharmacy. A family dinner is planned for Wednesday evening.

E. Rey Lash State St Susan Lash Reynolds Lash Callendar Vance W. van DeVenter Lash Athens Trian E. R. Lash Ohioeehee Scholol of Pharmacy

Barker Named Deputy Grange Master in Athens County

R R Barker and his wife Ralph and Mrs Barker are named deputy for Athens County by Byron Frederick master of the Ohio State Grange. Barker has served on the County Fair Board and was supervisor of the Soliton Department. Mrs Barker is active in Farm Bureau Women’s Activity Committee and county chairman. They succeed Harry G Henry and wife of Sharpsburg who resigned after five years of service.

Athens County Pomona Grange York Grange Byron Frederick Ohio State Grange Ralph R. Barker Ralph R. Renile Aths Barkers Athens Orange Methodist Church At Union Barkers Harry G. Henry Sharpsburg Grange

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