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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1947

Page

5

Amesville couple merges in September wedding

Virginia Irene Butcher of Amesville wed Richard Eugene Shirley son of Everett and Mrs Shirley of Athens. The ceremony took place September 5 at the Methodist parsonage with Rev Elmer G Roessner officiating. The bride, a Ames-Bern High School graduate, worked for Ohio Fuel Gas. the groom, Kent Theodore Roosevelt High School graduate, is a salesman for Shirleys Wholesale Athens. They will reside at 80 Morris Ave Athens.

Wilbur Burcher Amesville Virginia Irene Richard Eugene Shirley Everett Shirley Athens Methodist Elmer G. Roessner Miss Butcher Ames-Bern Ohio Fuel Gas Company Shirley Kent Theodore Roosevelt High School Shirley’s Wholesale Mrs. Shirley Morris Ave

Alpha Xi Delta Initiates Five New Members

Five Alpha Xi Delta sorority initiates were welcomed at a Saturday evening ceremony. Initiates include Mitzi Hicks of Athens Gerry McMarara of Lakewood Joan Seckle of Cleveland Nora Thomas of Cleveland and Judy Walden of Coolville.

Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Mitzi Hicks Athens Gerry McMarara Lakewood Joan Seckle Nora Thomas Cleveland Judy Walden Coolville

Final Women's Golf Tourney at Athens Country Club

The final women’s golf tournament of the season will be held at Athens Country Club Wednesday afternoon September 17 after a luncheon for women members and wives of members. Mrs. C. M. Bowman announced the event and Mrs. J. E. Algeo said tee off is at 2 p.m. Prizes will be awarded and attendees are urged to join the luncheon if possible.

Athens Country Club C. M. Bowman J. E. Algeo

Rebekah Lodge Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday

Rebekah Lodge will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday at 1.0.C.F. Hall for a routine gathering and agenda review.

Rebekah Rebekah Lodge C.F. Hall

What Causes Your Stomach Distress

A vintage advertisement promotes Q-99 with Vitamin B-11 for upset stomach gas and bloat, digestion aid, and gentle bowel action. It claims multiple doctor used ingredients in one pill, urging readers to buy from Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store with prices per size and mail-order add-ons.

Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store

Athens wedding guest list spans several states

In Athens this week Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Chappel of Indianapolis attend events around Miss Joan Galbreath and Miss Jane Finsterwald weddings in Athens and Dayton. The Chappels, a medical student and relatives, travel from Columbus. Other visitors include Prof. and Mrs. Mackinnon, Mr. and Mrs. Fulton, and the Mahaffeys, with trips to New England, Finger Lakes, Niagara Falls, and Washington.

A. T. Chappel Joan Woolley Indianapolis Ind Athens Columbus Joan Galbreath James Phillips Jane Finsterwald William Cyril Long Dayton Presbyterian Church Chappel University of Indiana At C. N. Mackinnon Utah Place Oscar Fulton E. State St New England States Berkshire Mountains Robert Mahaffey Olive West Martha Gay Washington, D. C New York City Niagara Falls

Marietta Paints Distributed by Regional Firms

Marietta paints are distributed by Bardin Bros Co Athens Pomeroy Cement Block Co Pomeroy and Plymale Wagner Co Gallipolis. The arrangement lists three suppliers handling distribution for the area.

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

Annie Oakley in Town and Squirrel Season Feats

Column notes many local figures during squirrel season with a brag about four squirrels by 8:15 and Cecil Cox's three red fox squirrels in one shot. It also recaps Prof. George Starr Lasher and party travels from Athens to New York and Boston, meeting OU alumni and visiting Harvard, plus memories of Margie Wells’s WWII service and a tease of more stories.

Annie Oakley Annie Cincinnati Rose Collins Cox Cecil Cox Cecil George Starr Lasher Ohio University Penobscot Bay Haven Dorothy Lasher Betty Thomas Neil Thomas New York City Astor Sammy Kaye Sammy Charlie Wilson Kaye Athens Lasher Etsinger Boston Theta Chi Fraternity Harvard

Club Calendar Shows Local Legion and PTA Activities

American Legion Auxiliary holds annual officers election and initiation at 8 p.m. at the Legion Home. Social committee chaired by Mrs. Harvey with several members. Hobson Study Circle meets 7 30 p m at 32 Franklin Ave led by Miss Finsterwald. West Side PTA hosts potluck at 6 p.m. and regular meeting at 7 30 p.m. Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary meets 8 p.m. with Mrs Cox and Mrs Dean assisting. Wednesday Highy Study Circle at 2 30 p m led by Mrs Lee. Center Ave WSCS meets Thursday at 7 30 p.m. with Circle Three hosting.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Frank L. Harvey J. B. Vanity Z. B. Boyd C. E. Dupler Ernest Baughman Everett H. Carbaugh Fred Fenzel Op Hobson Delle Finsterwald Franklin Ave Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary Herbert Cox N. Shannon Norman Dean Highy Raymond Lee Highland Ave O. E. McClure

Autumn Registration Hop At OU Opens Fall Social Season

A record attendance is expected at the Registration Hop in the Men's Gym on Wednesday night September 17. The event blends sport with socializing as old and new students mingle. Music will be provided by Bill McCutcheon and his orchestra with Roy Sigler on trombone.

Bill McCutcheon Roy Sigler

Carl Conant Family Reunion At Guysville Park

Mr and Mrs Carl Conant and their four sons held a reunion at a roadside park near Guysville Saturday evening. Leland Conant from Lorain helped supervise a steak fry and a chenille bedspread was given to Mrs Carl Conant. Present also were Ernest Conant Rock Riffle Road and Pearl Conant with daughter Patricia who recently lived in Vacaville California after an army stint. The Conants hosted Sunday dinner for the group before Leland and family returned to Lorain.

Carl Conant Athens Guysville Leland Conant Lorain Ernest Conant Rock Riffle Road Pearl Conant Patricia Vacaville Calif

Teen Talks Teen Talks Dear Judy

Latin American star Carlos Ramirez discusses teenage behavior, noting teens in the U.S. and abroad as misunderstood and comparing South American teens to U.S. trends. He cites autograph hounding and cultural tastes like rhumbas and sambas and mentions a Memphis girl who safaried at fourteen.

U.S Uncle Sam Carlos Ramirez Carlos Sinatra Frankie South America Bogota Colombia Hepcats Jacques

OU Prevue Tonight Displays Freshmen Life and Fashion

OU Prevue presented by the Women's League will feature a style show with fall fashions from a local dress shop and talks on college life. Dean Voigt and Nancy Quackenbush will address freshmen. Jo an Fredericks led planning with Kathryn Bernardi. other officers and introductions follow. VFW post meeting announced. bake sale details included.

Women’s League Dean Voigt Nancy Quackenbush Women's League Joan Fredericks Kathryn Bernardi Dolores Horgan Margaret Huck Marjorie Tarlow Shirley Cody Joan Cross Norma Kodes

ITU Auxiliary Hosts Lake Hope Family Picnic

Women’s Auxiliary to I.T.U. held its annual picnic at Lake Hope with social time and games. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Jack Miller Mr. and Mrs. Walton Davies and Pamela Earl Funk and Earl Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Chadwick Mr. and Mrs. John Dunlavy and Mr. and Mrs. William Burns with Billy and Eve. Regular meeting set for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mrs. Dunlavy’s Race Street home.

I.T.U Lake Hope Jack Miller Walton Davies Pamela Earl Funk Earl, Jr Clinton Chadwick John Dunlavy William Burns Billy Eve

Heirlooms Team With New Styles

Terri Stevens of Marshall Young's orchestra offers ideas for modern use of old treasures this autumn. An antique locket or cameo, cleaned but not polished, worn with a gown adds elegance to evening wear and pairs with pearls or a velvet neck ribbon.

Terri Stevens Marshall Young Terri

Meeting Postponed By Death Of Club Member

The Canaanville WSCS regular meeting is postponed to 7 30 pm due to the death of a member. Mrs Fred Burch, president, announced on Tuesday Sept 23. Group Two Presbyterians meet at Mrs H T Wise 67 Franklin Ave bring needles and thread. Mrs Margaret McHarg 79 W Union St hosts Past Chief’s Club Friday Sept 19.

Canaanville Wscs Fred Burch Presbyterian Church H. T. Wise Franklin Ave Chiefs Margaret McHarg W. Union St

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