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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1947

Page

5

French fall hats emphasize luxury silhouettes and diamonds

New hats flash luxury with diamond studded details. The two Suzanne Talbot designs show dramatic silhouettes with simple backgrounds. One brown felt afternoon hat borrows from ancient Egypt, featuring a Mauboussin diamond and sapphire clip. The black velvet hat nods to Cambodian influence with a gold stitched design and a gold diamond tasselled bracelet.

Suzanne Talbot Ramesis II Orna

Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Host Tea and Rushee Parties

Social notes describe an Alpha Xi Delta tea for eighteen guests with centerpieces, candles, and pourer Mrs. A. C. Anderson. Names listed include Kara Algeo and Arden Smith. Earlier events feature rushee parties with themed decor, can-can dancers, a Guy Nineties train theme, and a Rose Tea hosted by Mrs. John Algeo and Mrs. R. A. Foster.

Alpha Xi Delta Chantar Hanes Snauth Calleaca Zinnias A. C. Anderson Kara Algeo Arden Smith Donna Buck Sylvia Magnusson Lois Heidenreich Jean McArthur Jean Abernathy Pamela White Jill Julyan Helen Cowen Doris Brunn Janet Paige Charlotte Simon Carol Jenkinson Dee Henry Pat Young Kay Faulkner Rushees John Algeo R. A. Foster

East Side PTA Opens Fall Meetings

East Side PTA held the first meeting of the year in the school auditorium. President Mrs. Evan Edwards led the business portion. Superintendent Mr. Harper C. Pendry welcomed attendees and Dr. E. A. Hansen of Ohio University spoke on School Education. Mrs. Harold Rose led singalong.

East Side Pta Evan Edwards Harper C. Pendry E. A. Hansen Ohio University Harold Rose Carl Roberts

Autumn Inaugural Fellowship Hour at Richland Ave Church

Richland Ave Methodist Church hosts an Autumn Inaugural Fellowship Hour on Wednesday September 24 at 7 30 p m. The Bates Quartet performs old time hymns and Rev Charles F Cooley new student minister of Ohio University Wesley Foundation serves as guest speaker with Rev F A Immelt participating. Hostess committee Juanita Clyse and Wanda Rose serve refreshments after the program.

Richland Ave. Methodist Church Bates Quartette Charles F. Cooley Ohio University Wesley Foundation F. A. Immelt Juanita Clyse Wanda Rose

Higley Circle Reviews Evening Meeting and Novel

Higley Study Circle met at Mrs. Ray mond Lees home on September 17 to discuss Praise at Morning. Mrs. O. E. McClure reviewed the Civil War era tale set in New York with blockade runners Russian intrigue and an ornate scentbox. Mrs. P. S. Wamsley led the business portion. 25 members and one guest attended.

O. E. McClure Higley Study Circle Raymond Lee New York New York Harbor Russia P. S. Wamsley Dillard Ownby Lee

Club Calendar Signups and Meetings This Week

Local clubs and organizations schedule potlucks meetings and dinners throughout the week. Kappa Phi Alumnae gather 6:30 p.m. at 38 Fairview with dessert and coffee. Athens County Women’s Democratic Club picnics at Edward Banks cabin on Country Club Road. Presbyterian groups meet after church services, and multiple circles convene at First Methodist. Maecenas Literary Club and Athenas Delphian host sessions. Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae meet 7:30 p.m.. Homemakers hold a 10:30 a.m. potluck and luncheon. Pocahontas Lodge hosts chili supper at Red Men’s Hall. Central PTA meets 2:45 p.m. at Little Theater. Deborah Class of Christian Church gathers 7:30 p.m. at 33 Maplewood.

Athens County Women's Democratic Club Edward Banks Country Club Road Homemakers Club D. E. Marquis Shafer Pocahontas Lodge Red Men's Hall Little Theater Deborah Class of Christian Church Len McCune Maplewood

Birthday Party At Cline Home Celebrates Lisabeth Cline

A carnival mood marked Lisabeth Cline’s third birthday at 35 South May Avenue as family and friends gathered. Guests included John Cline and Vickie Rauch plus neighbors Jane Pryor and Candace Matthews. Community service notes follow about Athens County Red Cross needs and hospital support. ANNOUNCE BIRTH: Stanford Howdyshell and Akron couple reveal birth of a son with Athens and Logan grandparents listed.

Lisabeth Cline John G. Cline S. May Ave Lisabeth John Vickie Rauch Stanford Howdyshell Akron Sadie Landis Athens D. E. Howdyshell Logan

Finsterwald Long wedding draws out-of-town guests

Mr and Mrs Earl C Shively Columbus and Mr and Mrs David Reese Dayton among many visitors for the Finsterwald Long wedding on Saturday. Mrs J W Lawrence Lima spent the week with Mrs Estella Lawrence The Plains and returned home Sunday night. The Stones of 205 E State St hosted visitors including Mrs W S Stone Logan and Orville Miller Columbus.

Earl C. Shively Columbus David Reese Dayton J. W. Lawrence Lima Estella Lawrence Ray Shafer the Plains Mr. Lawrence F. C. Stone E. State St Mr. Stones W.S. Stone Logan Orville Miller A. C. Stratton Ruth Burdette Yellow Stone Park Wyoming Pikes Peak Colorado Painted Desert Petrified Forest Grand Canyon Arizona Rushmore Mountains South Dakota Boulder Dam Nevada Carlsbad Caverns New Mexico Old Mexico C. R. Stratton Cuero Texas California Dr. Stratton Cash Stratton Eileen Stratton Hollywood Pontiac Motors Miss Stratton John McCrone Cleveland George Wemmer Oscar McGee Jr McCrone McGee Wemmer Wemmer's Robert Shirley Betty Billy Charles Savage Bruce Sandra Geo. Wemmer

CMC Club Rush Party at Pat Kern Home

The CMC sorority held a rush party at Pat Kern's home at 66 Central Ave. Fifteen members and seventeen guests attended. Prizes were awarded to Corrine Clutter and Patty Robinson. CMC officers for the coming year include Marion Vanity president and Jackie Deem vice president.

CMC Pat Kern Central Ave Dona June Smith Barbara Wagner Diana Roach Sally Davis Donna Bullock Corrine Clutter Shirley Henderson Patty Robinson Barbara Jukes Frances Paterna Helen Sapp Elaine Armbruster Caroline Kelleg Susan Laughlin Patty Henry Jan Tullis Margaret Algeo Marion Vanity Jackie Deem Pat Wagner Alyce Gaskill Emily McCune Ann Rowles

Everett Frost descendants hold seventh annual reunion in Athens County

The seventh Everett Frost descendants reunion gathered at Athens County Fairgrounds with Matteson relatives visiting from the West. Kenneth F Reed is noted as the only death. Mrs. Bertine Farley elected president. Mrs. Everett re elected secretary. next year’s reunion set for the first Sunday in September at the same site.

Everett-Frost Athens County Fairgrounds Matteson Everetts Robert Everett Kenneth F. Reed Bertine Farley Everett

GOP Candidates Meeting Tonight at Fairchild Home

The Women's Republican Club hosts its annual informal Candidates meeting at 6 30 tonight at 271 West Union Street the event invites township and city candidates to address the group and share qualifications Hamburg Fry will precede the program the open meeting welcomes all attendees.

Republican Club I. E. Fairchild W. Union St

Dessert Bridge Honors Guest Mrs Ransbottom in Party Tray

Mrs Erle Bridgewater Jr. hosted a dessert bridge for her sister Mrs Ransbottom with prizes to Mrs Woodrow West Mrs Dow Bridgewater and Mrs Robert Dennis. The honored guest stays with her sister while Lt Ransbottom at Williams Field Ariz trains for Dow Field Me. The couple recently returned from a 30 month Panama tour and guests included Mrs Robert Dennis Mrs Paul Sands Mrs Ray Johnson Mrs Woodrow West Mrs Woodrow Patton Mrs Dow Bridgewater and Mrs Carl Sims.

Erle Bridgewater, Jr R. O. Ransbottom Woodrow West Dow Bridgewater Robert Dennis Ransbottom Williams Field Ariz Dow Field Panama Paul Sands Ray Johnson Woodrow Patton Carl Sims

Autumn Events Open Membership Drive in Athens

Autumn events unfold as L. E. Bernhart arrives in Athens to aid the Membership Drive led by the Athens Community Concert Association. A kickoff dinner at the Berry Hotel at 6 30 p m features Bernhart and Harold J. Baedecker with board members and campaign workers attending.

L. E. Bernhart New York Community Concerts Association Athens Athens Community Concert Association Berry Hotel Bernhart Harold J. Baedecker Athens Community Concerts Association

Exhibit of Fred Lewy Art Shown at OU Library

An exhibition of 68 examples by Fred Lewy, internationally known commercial artist, is on display at the Ohio University Gallery through October 13 during library hours. The traveling show, titled 25 Years of Commercial Art, is circulated nationwide by the American Federation of Arts and will return to Lewy after the tour.

Fred Lewy Ohio University Cincinnati Museum Association Cincinnati Modern Art Society

Plans for City Kindergarten At Central School

Mothers seek to establish a city kindergarten at Central School and may form groups at Central and East Side. Contact Mrs. Gail Watkins or Mrs. Raymond Lee to show interest. If enough support, the Board of Education may be consulted about creating two alternating sessions taught by one teacher.

Central School Gail Watkins Raymond Lee Board of Education Central East Side

The Plains FHA Names New Officers

The Plains High School Future Homemakers Association announces new officers led by Juanita McDonald as president and Barbara Humphrey as vice president. Other officers include Mary Mason secretary Marian Richardson treasurer Norma Howard news reporter and Loretta Baughman parliamentarian.

Future Homemakers Association the Plains High School Juanita McDonald Barbara Humphrey Mary Mason Marian Richardson Norma Howard Marjorie Sparks Loretta Baughman Pat Brammer Rosalee Metecalf Thelma McHarg Jean Woods Lela Hardy Bernice Humphrey Neva Thompson

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