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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1957

Page

8

Mrs F Patrick Collins Complimented With Baby Shower

A shower for Mrs. F Patrick Collins of 3 Sunnyside Drive and her five weeks old daughter Christine was hosted by Mrs. Richard Bitters and Mrs. David Keller at the Keller home 15 North May Avenue. Guests included Mrs. James Farley Mrs. William Sprague Mrs. C M Gill Mrs. Jack Gilbert and others. Mrs. Collins formerly Mary Lou Pash will move to Columbus with her husband, an agency assistant at New York Life, to reside at 1599 Shady Lane.

F. Patrick Collins Sunnyside Dr Christine Richard Bitters David Keller Keller N. May Ave. Balloding Thenan Annna Aifte James Farley William Sprague C. M. Gill Jack Gilbert Bitters Collins Mary Lou Pash Columbus The New York Life Insurance Co Shady Lane

Initiation Banquet for Beta Theta Pi At Athens Country Club

More than 100 attended the Beta Kappa Beta Theta Pi initiation at Athens Country Club on Saturday. John Dolobois, District 14 chief and Miami University alumni secretary, gave the main address. New initiates include Ronald Mason and Emery Pleszko among others. James Hunter led pledges as pledgemaster.

Beta Kappa Beta Theta Pi Athens Country Club John Dolobois District 14 Miami University Dolobois Joe de Caminagda Ohio University Ronald William Mason Emery Joseph Pleszko Richard Donald Yoakam Ronald Ellsworth Mumfort Timothy Robert Driscoll Donald Louis Jones Robert Gordon Scott Roger Allan Mahaffey James FE. Hunter Dick Yoakam R. H Gus’’ White Donald Todd James E. Hunter

Future Projects Planned By Group Shrinettes

Mrs. Ross Davis hosted the Athens Shrinettes meeting of the Ladies' Oriental Shrine unit. Plans discussed include Hathor Court sewing projects in Parkersburg West Virginia a swimming party and a potluck dinner with husbands as guests. The April 24 gathering will be at Mrs. Jack E. White's Coolville home with a guest speaker from Parkersburg. Mrs. Ted Stiff presided.

Ross Davis Athens Shrinettes Orsenal Shrine North America Hathor Court Parkersburg W. Va Jack E. White Coolville Ted Stiff

Wittenberg College Leaders Attend Chapter Greeting

President extended greetings to members and guests including District Chief Andy Nikeloff, two Wittenberg College students, and two Lancaster visitors during the chapter gathering.

Andy Nikeloff Wittenberg College Lancaster

Delphian Club Elects Officers At Mutchler Home

Athens Delphian Club members met at Mrs. Dwight Mutchler's home to name officers for the coming year. President is Mrs. Jesse Day, vice president Mrs. William Huntsman, secretary treasurer Mrs. Willard Carmean, corresponding secretary Mrs. E. E. Woodworth. Mrs. Hayden McCaskill reviewed Mrs Appleyard's Year by Louise Andrews Kent. Refreshments were served to eighteen members and one guest, Mrs. Dwight H. Mutchler.

Athens Delphian Club Dwight Mutchler Jesse Day William Huntsman Willard Carmean Sec’y E. E. Woodworth Day Louise Andrews Kent Hayden McCaskill Dwight H. Mutchler

Psychologist Speaks At Grange Meeting In Athens County

Lewis D. Hannah of Athens State Hospital spoke at a Canaan Grange meeting about Mental Health Association aims to aid residents of Athens County and nearby areas. Floyd Dillinger presided. a donation to Magnetic Springs Foundation Fund was announced and a sewing contest planned for the May meeting. January February and March birthdays were celebrated with a potluck supper.

Mental Health Association Athens Co Lewis D. Hannah Athens State Hospital Canaan Grange Floyd Dillinger Magnetic Springs Foundation Fund

Scouts Present Program Before PTA Group

Scouts from Cub and Boy units led the March Plains PTA meeting with a Indian dress campfire program. Awards went to Blaine Michael Ralph Peyton Roger Peyton and Mark Lee. Den Mothers were honored and a sprained ankle care demo was shown.

Cub Plains P. T. A Blaine Michael Ralph Roger Peyton Mark Lee Kenneth Harvey Michael Ervin DePue Sheridan Mabel Howell Pauline Harvey Maude Michael Beckley Burson

Athens Man Initiated Into Footlighters at OU

Phillip Eugene Saunders of Athens is initiated as active member of Ohio Universitys Footlighters dramatics honorary society. A 1955 Athens High School graduate, he has acted in OU Theatre and related groups and will play the porter in Macbeth. He is active in debates and several campus organizations. The Athens Business and Professional Womens Club will hold its annual benefit bridge party April 10 at Hotel Berry with public tickets available.

Phillip Eugene Saunders Herper Saunders Granville Ave Footlighters Ohio University Dramatics Honorary Society Athens High School Saunders OU Theatre OU Theatre Workshop OU Summer Opera Ohio Valley Summer Theatre Cablo Bogota Oklahoma the Porter Athens Sigma Theta Epsilon Wesley Players Wesley Foundation Baptist Youth Fellowship OU Symphony Orchestra Orchesis Athena Athens Business and Professional Womens Club Berry

Social Calendar Offers Local Circle Meetings and Dinners

Hobson Study Circle meets 7 30 p m with Mrs W D Poling 125 Morris Ave 9000 Lodi Grange convenes 8 p m Delilah Rebecca Lodge hosts 7 30 p m New Marshfield Potluck Phi Delta Theta Aux meets Friday April 5 7 30 p m with Mrs Dwight Mutchler 76 Columb ia Ave Sayre Study Circle anniversary dinner 12 30 p m Cottage Tea Room bring contributions for retarded children If unavailable notify Mrs William Smith or Mrs F F Kittle by Monday noon Rummage Sale Church of the Good Shepherd 9 a m to 12 noon Amesville Grange 8 p m Federation Circle of CCL p m with Mrs Richard Dent 28 Charles St 9900 Child Guidance CCL with Mrs R F Rose Euclid Dr 8 p m Ladies TaGaTra dinner Buckeye Cafeteria 6 30 p m Ladies Auxiliary Richland Area Fire Department 7 30 p m Fire House

Sayre Study Circle Cottage Tea Room William Smith F. F. Kittle Buckeye Richland Area Fire Department

Three-Act Play To Be Presented By Junior Class

Shade High School junior class presents a three act comedy Cupid in Pigtails on April 12 in the school gym. Director Mrs. Dora Chappell is assisted by student directors Martha Rupe Betty Casteel Connie Davis Janet Bobo and Patty Pratt. Cast includes Helen Jones John Cooper Eleanor Oxley Helen Seiple Walter Jones Rose Goldsberry Clarence Robinson Paul Eliswick Tracy Hauring Ann Schultz Marilyn Swartz Beverly Van Meter Mary Jeffers. Stage crew lists Lawrence Bailey Jeff Brickles and assistant directors. Tickets available at the door.

Cupid Shade High School Dora Chappell Martha Rupe Betty Casteel Connie Davis Janet Bobo Patty Pratt Helen Jones John Cooper Eleanor Oxley Helen Seiple Walter Jones Rose Goldsberry Clarence Robinson Paul Eliswick Tracy Hauring

Progressive Club To Celebrate Anniversary Dinner

The Progressive Literary Club marks its 33rd anniversary with a dinner at Cottage Tea Room on April 9 at 6 30 p.m. Club officers host the event. Richard St Clair a Kenyon College senior visits home for spring vacation with parents. Sponsorship of a Korean child for another year was approved at a Bishop Class meeting at Central Ave Church.

The Progressive Literary Club Cottage Tea Room Richard St. Clair Kenyon College T. R. St. Clair May Ave Central Ave A. J. Romine Pearly Clark Rhoda Franklin Lorna Jewell Harvey Cone Stella Chandler S. J. Scott Florence Reefer Hazel Littler

Dohnanyi at Ohio University Delivers Opus One Evening

In Athens Ohio Ernst von Dohnanyi performed his Opus One with four Athenian musicians at Ewing Auditorium. The program also featured his Opus 8 and Opus 21 sonatas, with praise for Conkling and Mrs Ahrendt. A brief note recalls Dvorak’s Spillville visit and hints at a possible Opus 26 later.

Vienna Johannes Brahms Budapest Ernst von Dohnanyi Brahms Dohnanyi Athens Ohio USA Ohio University Ewing Auditorium Spillville Iowa Bohemia Anton Dvorak Karl Ahrendt Christine Ahrendt Sally Comin Leighton Conkling Conkling

Special Program By Junior Music Club Presented

A Junior Music Club program was held at Mrs. Neil Thomas's home. Piano violin and organ selections were performed with solos by Bobby Blackmore Francis Goldberg Phyllis Lau sche Susan Cady Stephen Krauss and others. Officers for next year were elected including President Mrs Richard Selleck and Vice president Mrs Charles McAfee. The next meeting is set for Sunday April 28 at four in the OU Center with the annual guest program.

Junior Music Club Woman’s Music Club Neil Thomas Maplewood Dr Richard Selleck Mozart Schumann Bobby Blackmore Bach Francis Goldberg Allegretto Seitz Phyllis Lausche Little Harpist Robinson Avalanche Keller Susan Cady Bouree Stephen Krauss Marguerite Frank Richard Essex Dawes Mendelssohn William Ruston Charles McAfee Carolyn Clutter Ardyce Bowling Gilbert Stephenson John Everett, Jr L. C. Mitchell Maurel Hawkins C. E. Heft Canaan

Plains High School Honors Senior Class At Reception

Junior hosts welcomed seniors, faculty, and Board of Education at Plains High School for an annual junior senior reception with the theme Over the Rainbow. John Hoffman sang solos with George Sands at the piano, and the event ended with a student orchestra led by E G Horsky.

the Plains High School Board of Education Ralph Kittle Jim Bosley H. W. Humphrey Oklahoma John Hoffman George Sands Merlyn Ross Danny McDonald Charles Clench Caroline Cade Thomas Cade Janice Hanning Joan Tipton Terry Walburn Brenda Wallace E. G. Horsky

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stimson Ave Athens, O University of Michigan W. D. Revelli Ohio University Band Thalus S. Court Delphian Club Mutchler Home PTA Hobson W. D. Poling Morris Ave Lodi Grange Delilah Rebecca Lodge New Marshfield Potluck Phi Delta Theta Columbuia Ave Church of the Good Shepherd Amesville Grange Federation Circle of CCL, & P. m Richard Dent Charles St CCL R. F. Rose Euclid Dr Louisa Steele Edna Felt Iris Fierce Erma Anderson Mabelle Darst Messenger Child Guidance Euclid E. State Quick's Plains H. School Athens County Savings Masonic Temple Union & Court Sts P. G. Chapman Fawcett Chesterhill, Ohio
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