Athens Community Concerts kick off membership drive
The 1948 49 membership campaign for the Athens Community Concerts Association opens with a dinner tonight at 6 at the Berry Hotel. Harold J Baedecker announces the event attended by volunteers and directors to plan the weeks drive. The season features four major attractions including The Barber of Seville in English by the Charles Wagner Opera Company of New York with Mrs Harry F E Benz named campaign chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Community Concerts Association
Berry Hotel
Harold J. Baedecker
Charles Wagner Opera Company of
New York
Athens
Community Concert Association
Harry FE. Benz
County WCTU Convention Set in Athens County
The Fall county wide meeting of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union of Athens County opens Wednesday September 29 at 10 00 am in First Methodist Church Athens Rev W J McGarity will speak at the morning session A potluck luncheon follows at noon In the afternoon session 130 pm Rev C M Lockwood will speak Mrs D L Jones conducts a memorial service Miss McGarity provides special music All members bring sandwiches and a covered dish Mrs R S Henderson of Coolville is president of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Christian Temperance Union of
Athens County
First Methodist Church
Athens
W. J. McGarity
Central Ave
Por Whom the Whole Family Is Named WSCS Talk Speaker
Mrs. George Munn spoke on the origin and growth of the church at the September WSCS meeting of Richland Ave Methodist Church. Ira Mae Secoy sang a solo, Mrs. John Ator gave a prayer, and the business session was led by president Mrs. J. R. Baker. Seventeen members and one visitor attended. twenty five sick calls were reported. The building fund received one hundred dollars and five dollars were allocated to missions. A candlelight service honored four new members led by vice president Mrs. Lyle Munn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Munn
WSCS
Richland Ave. Methodist Church
Munn
Ira Mae Secoy
John Ator
J. R. Baker
Lyle Munn
Townsend Hosts Bridge Club and Local Meetings
Mrs A D Townsend hosted a two table contract bridge club at 52 W State St with awards to Mrs Frank Foster Mrs Dwight Robinson and Miss Cora Evans. WSCS met with seventeen members and two guests at Methdist Church Canaanville with devotional leader and program coordinators. The Plains Garden Club plans a 7 30 pm meeting with Prof A T Wallace Ohio University speaking on Ohio Trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Townsend
State St
Frank Foster
Dwight Robinson
Cora Evans
WSCS
Methodist Church
Canaanville
Florence Gaston
the Plains Garden Club
Ray Michael
the Plains
A. T. Wallace
Ohio University
Ohio
Woman's Music Club
Harry Foster
E. State St
Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority
Delores Rose
Euclid Drive
Wedding Guests Mark Wise Smith Nuptials at Athens
Social notes detail weekend visits to Athens surrounding the Wise Smith wedding at First Methodist Church and attendance by Ohio University alumni and Columbus guests. Notables include Harold Wise, C O Pickering, and Martha Jo Wise with Mr Charles Randall Smith. Also mentions Dan Chase and Elaine Keller among travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Smiley
Columbus
John S. Algeo
Ohio University
George Brown
Don
George, Jr
Rikkie
Cleveland
Brown
Martha
Wise
Ruth Fowler
Alpha Xi Delta
Mr. Brown
Athens
Cincinnati
Larry Keller
Bowling Green
Elaine Keller
Keller
J. D. Haskins
Grosvenor St
Indianapolis
Ind
Margaret Beem
Jackson
Wise-Smith
Earl Hickman
Hickman
North High School
George Williams
William Williams
Williams
West High School
Martha Jo Wise
Silk filaments infuse new make up for silky look
The cosmetics field adopts silk filaments from silkworms to create two silk like foundations. Both liquid and cake formulas use powdered silk to offer six fashion shades. The maker claims the silk infused bases flex with skin and require few touch ups.
Athens natives and show folk flash across vaudeville and circuses
In Hazel Finsterwald’s column Cobby Lash notes Athenians in entertainment from Eddie McWilliams to many circus and vaudeville performers. The piece names Claude Thompson Jack Grim William Junod Fred Junod Jesse Davis Grace Reals Frank Crumit Dollie Cable Nelle Roach Will Dean George Nichols Will Tresham Wat Howe Jessie White and others in banding acts dog acts and stage parts across Circuits. Eddie McWilliams becomes Jim Uncle Jim a radio quiz icon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobby
Claude Thompson
Jack Grim
William Junod
Fred Junod
Jesse Davis
William de Shetley
Grace Reals
Frank Crumit
Dollie Cable
Bird Warbler
Nelle Roach
George Nichols
Will Tresham
Wat Howe
Betsy
Middle West
Jessie White
Fred Josten
James Lewis
Hiram
Harry Burnett
Fred Davis
Valentine Stock Company
Morrison Brothers
Charles
Will
Dolph Laurie
Bill Hatch
Laurie
Hatch
Carpenter and Montgomery
Lou
Bob
C. B. Baker
Oscar Kurtz
Johnson Brothers
Miles Ortens
Farrell Brothers
Keith
Patterson Brothers
al Meredith
Stillman
Dress Tricks To Minimize Hips
A woman can disguise mature hips with varied dress choices. Light tops and dark bottoms create slimming lines, while a straight dark skirt and bright top surface yield a sleek look. A large hat and curving hair at the sides also help balance proportions.
Presbyterian and Civic Club Meetings Schedule
Local churches and clubs announce Monday through Wednesday meetings. Sessions include the Presbyterian Church, Altar and Rosary Society at St Pauls, Faithful Few at 62 Stewart, Woman's Music Club, 8 p.m., and 0 -6 -0 Belle White Class hamburger fry. Also Maecenas Literary Club moves to Raymond Drive with a Tuesday 2 p.m. start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Altar and Rosary Society
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Faithful Few Club
William Mansfield
Stewart St
Farm Prices Discussed At Athens Grange Meeting
Mr. Ross Wright county farm agent spoke on Farm Prices and Problems at the annual inspection of the Athens Grange held at the Athens Grange Hall. Miss Betty Bryan spoke on 4-H work. Nine candidates were inducted and a sewing box demonstration was given by several members. Booster Night and a flower show with music and refreshments were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Wright
Athens
Edward H. Carbaugh
Dayton
Harold Brown
C. R. Morrison
Betty Bryan
the Plains
J. Howard Fisher
Glen Hanes
John F. Newcomb
Alma Davis
Minnie Maxwell
John Shafer
Robert W. Martin
Marilyn Lee
Barbara Collison
Grace Thompson
May Smith
Grange Quartette
Jessie Duncan
Carrie Atkinson
Wanda Rose
Rose
Walter Keutzling
Lois McBride
Paul Chase
Grange Hall
Sororities Host Themed Rushing Parties And Teas
Sororities at 24 Morris Ave and 49 Morris Ave held themed rushing events. Phi Sigma Sigma hosted a Derby Party with jockey caps and betting signs and a Monte Carlo tea. Theta Rho featured Blue Rhapsody tea and a Gay Nineties Revue with live songs and four singing waiters. Norma Lee Kline is Theta Rho president and Rosalind Kaatz rush chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Sigma Sigma
Morris Ave
Theta Rho
Eugenia Smith
Beatrice Kay
Mama
Max Factor introduces time saving cream glamour makeup
Hollywood makeup authority Max Factor Jr unveils a stick form cream glamour makeup for film stars. It can be applied and powdered in under 20 seconds, is non oily and non drying, and provides a long lasting satin finish. This quick routine promises the loveliest complexion tone while saving time for busy women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Max Factor, Jr
River Traffic Gallipolis Locks and Kanawha Readings
Boats reported at Gallipolis locks include Bruce Shirley Rand Sullivan Neville Brandt Solvay Talbot Marlin Atlas Duffy Keystone Progress Leila and Penn with times from 2:10 p.m. to 10:25 p.m. On the Kanawha River Cook Chris Wisherd Winfield readings show 8:50 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Gauges: Gallipolis upper 18.4 lower 9.6 feet three feet of water at rollers. Kanawha Falls 2.25 rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Bruce
Shirley
Rand
Sullivan
Neville
Brandt
Solvay
Talbot
Marlin
Atlas
Duffy
Keystone
Progress
Leila
Penn
Kanawha
Cook
Winfield
Chris
Wisherd
Kanawha Falls
Gallipolis Man Released on Intoxication Charge Bond
Gallipolis James Vernon Sheets was arrested by city police on a charge of intoxication and released under a $15 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
James Vernon Sheets
Jenkins Warns of Berlin Move as Emancipation Meet Observed
Rep. Thomas H. Jenkins warned of a potential Soviet led move on Berlin when the snow flies while addressing the 85th emancipation anniversary observance at Bush Grove near Porter. He called Europe a powder keg and urged unity among classes to prevent economic collapse, linking European unrest to global democracy. Mrs. Cora Jordan White urged voters to back Republican reforms and criticized stalled civil rights progress, while Emancipation group leaders noted long service and planned leadership changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Stalin
Berlin
Thomas H. Jenkins
Bush Grove
Porter
Rep. Jenkins
Europe
Cora Jordan White
Columbus
Abraham Lincoln
Three Hurt In Crashes Of Autos
Gallipolis scene reports two crashes leaving three people injured. Ira Persinger 18 and Homer Lanthorne 29 sustain minor injuries after sideswipe on Route 7. Lanthorne faces driving left of center charges. Additional arrests include Kenneth Rucker 32 for no license and Clyde Cornell 40 for intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ira Persinger
Here
Route 7
Homer Stanley Lanthorne
Mercerville
State Highway Patrol
George D. Canaday
Chestnut St
Lanthorne
Kenneth Winfield Rucker
Northup
William H. Jones
Clyde Cornell
Russell Free
Springfield
W. A. Ridenour
Poplar Ridge Road
Cheshire
Verlin Edward Smith
Hazel Smith
Garrell James Swisher
Landon Smith
Holzer Hospital
Swisher
Holzer Hospital Notes Admission and Discharge Totals
Admissions list includes J. M. Mead Columbus D W Swiney Vinton Mrs Wadeah Thibet Point Pleasant John Leach Hamden Gerald Boster Thurman Mrs Hazel Smith Cheshire Landon Smith Cheshire Lee Syden stricker Southside Jesse Dame wood Beechhill W Va Allen Tucker Robertsburg W Va Roger A Tilley Wellston Mrs Rufus Stevens Harrietsville William Holston city Miss Susan Waugh Jackson Diana Lee Vinton James R Evans Rio Grande Mrs Jimmie Bolan city Births include Mrs Merrill Lewis Jackson a daughter Mrs George Morris Rutland a son Discharges name many including J M Mead Gerald Boster D W Swiney Landon Smith Mrs Hazel Smith Diana Lee and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
J. M. Mead
Columbus
D. W. Swiney
Vinton
Wadeah Thibet
Point Pleasant
John Leach
Hamden
Gerald Boster
Thurman
Hazel Smith
Cheshire
Landon Smith
Lee Sydenstricker
Southside
Jesse Damewood
Beechhill
W. Va
Allen Tucker
Robertsburg
Roger A. Tilley
Wellston
Rufus Stevens
Harrietsville
Man Found Wounded in Gallipolis
Gallipolis police report a 30 year old Marlinton West Virginia man Stirl Q Terry was found unconscious behind the Silver Dollar grill with two neck lacerations from a razor. He was hospitalized in non life threatening condition and ordered sent to Huntington Veterans Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Stirl Q. Terry
Marlinton
W. Va
Terry
Holzer Hospital
Veterans Hospital
Huntington
West Virginia State Hospital
Claude Miller
Kiwanis Club Nominates Officers for Annual Meeting
Kiwanis members ballot for officers to be elected at the annual meeting held a week from Tuesday. Dr. N. Howard Foster and D. Paul Davies seek president. Nominees for vice president include Davies Sarrett Singer and Davis. Treasurers are Marshall Fowler and Chester Leaper. Board nominees total 13 for five seats, including Sarrett Singer Allison Evans Neal Porter and Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Kiwanis Club
N. Howard Foster
D. Paul Davies
J. Russell Sarrett
Carroll Singer
Dean H. Davis
Marshall Fowler
Chester Leaper
Board of Directors
William McKnight
D. Hollis Wood
Burhl Hood
John Halliday
Ralph A. Steele
Carroll K. Singer
Raymon T. Allison
John L. Evans
J. Howard Neal
J. Sherman Porter
Paul E. Watson
Mrs. Trout Rites Held
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Ethel Lucy Trout 40 at Mt Carmel Methodist Church with Rev Carl Finch officiating. Burial was planned in Drift Run West Virginia. Survived by husband George Trout son Robert mother Mrs Nancy McCauley and sisters Mrs Mabel Thorne Mrs Phyllis Williams Mrs Myrtle Ford and Irene Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ethel Lucy Trout
Little Bullskin
Cars collide as two drivers escape injury in Gallipolis
Marshall Burnette of Patriot and Frank F Bachus 37 Court St tangled fenders Sunday in Gallipolis. No serious damage or injuries were reported per the police report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Marshall Burnette
Patriot
Frank F. Bachus
Court St
Also Mentioned on This Page
WCTU
Plains Garden Club
Don D. Tullis
Vance Kramer
Dave Hermann
Kramer
the Plain Dealer
Herman
Rio Grande
Warren Francis
Louis I. Brown
Raymond Koos
James Gerkin
Shirley Cahill
Elizabeth Leibel
Dana Chase
Elmhurst, Ill
Dana, Jr
Robert Whittenberger
Doa McKinstry
Whittenberger
Ohio State University
Richard McKinstry
Hunter Hooe
Dorothy J. Miller
W. 70Th St
Chicago
McKee Drug CO
Quick’s Drug Store
Dept., Drug & Health Food Stores
Fawcett-Stone
Fawcett
Chesterhill, Ohio
By Hazel Finsterwald
E. Rey
Lash
Eddie McWilliams
Virginia
Eddie
Orpheum
Guy McWilliams
Jim
Mac
O’rell
Women's Council of the
First Christian Church
Marvin Phillips
Richland Ave
Belle White
Central Avenue Methodist Church
Maecenas Literary Club
E. W. Bingman
Raymond Drive
Frank Dean
Women’s Association of the Presbyterian Church
Harold Howell
Wilson Smith
Sunnyside Drive
FE. A
C.C.L
George Evans
8Th District
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Charles Farrow
Thackery House
Albany Grange Program
Albany Grange
O Wolfe
George Wolfe
Concord Church
Mahopac High School
S. S. Shaw
Clarence Shaw
George Smith
John Sheridan
Alberta Grones
Woman's Corner
Red
Jenkins
Bilbo
Tallmadge
America
C. M. Payne
Emancipation Group
Dorothy Lewis
George W. Shanklin
Louis Greene
Springsfield
Monroe Wineston
Bidwell
Flossie Craddolph
Secetary
Elza Deed
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Sara Re
Logan
Vicks
Yy Xeary
Jaynes
East State
Neer
Lowman’s Dairy Products
Banks Ice Cream CO
Athens, Ohio
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