Miss Reid and Mr Wentz Crowned OU Junior Prom Royalty
Billie Reid of Lakewood and David Wentz of Mansfield were named queen and king of Ohio University’s Junior Prom held in the Men's Gymnasium after festive parades and a 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. dance with Charlie Spivak’s orchestra. Crowns, wreaths, and J-Prom bracelets were awarded, with gifts from Athens merchants, theaters passes, dinners, and cigaret lighters. An 11 p.m. poll closed with coronation at 11:30 p.m. and a 11 to 12 p.m. WOUIL broadcast featured interviews and on the spot music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Reid
MR. Wentz
Billie Reid
Lakewood
David Wentz
Mansfield
Ohio University
Charlie Spivak
WOUIL
Cochairmen William McCallan
Hicksville
Charles Emrick
Rocky River
Athens
Spring Tea Hosted By Alpha Gams For Athens High Girls
Alpha Gamma Delta sorority hosted 18 Athens High School girls and their mothers at a spring tea from 3 to 5 p.m. Miss Edna Mae Overholt chaired the welcome, with Mrs. Wilson and Miss Mary Lou Shrear assisting. Spring flowers and corsages set a fresh scene, with hospitality provided by Mrs. C. N. MacKinnon and others. Attendees included numerous mothers and daughters, while alumnae helpers aided the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
Athens
Edna Mae Overholt
Wilson
Mary Lou Shrear
C. N. MacKinnon
R. F. Beckett
F. B. Dilley
C. R. Hoskins
Don Tullis
E. H. Hudson
M. D. Hughes
Paul Fontaine
Henry Miller
Henry Miller. Mrs. Hoskins
D. M. Goddard
Jo Ellen
D. B. Green
Nona Jean
W. H. Oldfield
Sharon
Rose
Sandra
James Patrick
Mary
J. E. Householder
Nancy
J. S. Algeo
Sally
C. H. Gottfried
Jeannine
Athern
Frieda Hartley
Jean Kay
Dan
Judge Florence Allen Addresses AAUW Spring Banquet in Athens
Judge Florence E. Allen of the Sixth Circuit United States Court of Appeals spoke at the AAUW spring banquet at the Athens Country Club. Local members elected Mrs. Robert Marquis president and Mrs. John Vady secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Allen
AAUW
Athens Country Club
American Association of the University Women
Florence E. Allen
Sixth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals
Robert Marquis
John Vady
Allen
Athens
America
Edna Felt
Mary Ward
Arlene Gregory
Mary Ness
Bernice Kayser
J. S. Sampselle
Judge Allen
Irma Voigt
Women
Ohio University
E. J. Taylor
Letter From A Despondent Wife Found In The Home
A reader writes about a failing marriage in which the husband has turned to another woman and the mother vows to stay for the sake of her children. She seeks support and guidance while confronting isolation and a yearning for personal meaning beyond the family unit. The writer stresses faith, friendships, and outside interests as aids to endure the tough path ahead.
Club Calendar Shows Local Meetings This Week
Waterloo Bandboosters meet Monday at 7 30 PM at the high school. Tuesday events include Athens Shrine No 6 at IOOF Hall with officer installation at 7 30 PM and social hour. Literary and study circles gather around 2 30 PM and 7 30 PM with hostesses and speakers announced. Easter bonnet plans and officer elections noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Bandboosters
Athens
Order of White Shrine of
Jerusalem
Ioof Hall
Worry Clinic Promises Divorce Solution Through Sex Strategy
Maureen O. explains how following Dr. George W. Crane’s plan to boost her husband’s erotic ego and generosity helped avert divorce. The column urges wives to feed husbands both gastronomic and sexual appetites, noting improved dates, spending, and affection.
Local Visitors Doings At Athens And Nearby
Mr and Mrs Harold Blacker and daughter Margery of Cincinnati were weekend guests of Mrs J T Merwin on Roosevelt Drive Margery returned to Saratoga Springs N Y where she is a Skidmore College sophomore Mr and Mrs K H Moore of San Diego and Mr and Mrs Loring Connett Jr visiting Mr and Mrs Loring Connett Sr at 431 W Union St Mrs Robert Reider Ann Beasley and infant son of York Pa were Athens visitors last weekend Prof Raymond Slutz and his sister Miss Mary Slutz 18 N Congress St have returned home after a seven week vacation in Daytona Beach Florida
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Blacker
Margery
Cincinnati
J. T. Merwin
Roosevelt Drive
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Skidmore College
K. H. Moore
San Diego
Calif
Loring Connett, Jr
Loring Connett, Sr
Moore and Loring, Jr
Miss Mary Connett
W. Union St
Robert Reider
Ann Beasley
York, Pa
Athens
Raymond Slutz
Mary Slutz
N. Congress St
Daytona Beach
Fla
Albany Grange Confers Degrees
Albany Grange met at the grange hall with Overseer J. L. Ingram presiding as Athens Grange conferred first and second degrees on 16 candidates. Music was provided by Mrs. Mae Smith Mrs. Janet Brown with Mrs. Isabelle Snyder and Mrs. Wanda Rose sang. Thirty five Athens Grange members attended. Third and fourth degrees will be conferred April 8. Refreshments served to 100 guests. Croutons note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matheny
Gertrude Matheny
Second St
Bishop
Central Ave
Laura Pierce
Nora Chappelear
Lucy Wolfe
Zoa Beebe
Bertha McGrath
Florence Reefer
Opal Nichols
Birdie McGarity
Pierce
Patton St
Albany Grange
Grange Hall
J. L. Ingram
Athens Grange
Mae Smith
Janet Brown
Isabelle
Snyder
Wanda Rose
Swing Your Partner In California Fruitbasket Dance
This is a tenth of twelve lesson articles on basic square dancing moves and advanced figures. It describes the California Fruitbasket maneuver with joined hands, circle movements, open tunnel, and sweep the floor step with partners maintaining hand contact throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margot Mayo
California
Magazine Lady Convalescing After Major Surgery
Mrs. Ernest McGraner of 183 West Union Street is convalescing at home after surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital. During World War II she organized magazines for all troop trains through Athens and became known as the magazine lady to troops and railroad workers. She received an orchid from the Hollywood Breakfast Club and hundreds of letters from service members. By war’s end she had provided over 20 million magazines, while her husband served as Athens County Veterans’ service officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest McGraner
Union St
Sheltering Arms Hospital
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Alpha Gams
Ohio
John J. Madden
Norwalk
Brenner
Heywood-Wakefield
Johnston-Carper “Fashion Trend
Daystrom
General Electric Appliances
Tappan Gas
Sun Ray Gas
Hoover Sweepers
Sunbeam Products
Fawcett
Chesterhill, Ohio
American Association of University Women
Center
Ruth Millett
000 Society Literary Club
Thackerey House
T. R Biddle
Federation Circle
CCL
Cottage Tea Room
A. W. Matters, Jr
Richard Dent
Fred Luchs
Glen Gardner
State St
Carl Nessley
Ooa
Hobson Study Circle
Frank Super
Sayre Study Circle
R. E. Henderson
Presbyterian Church
Maureen
George W. Crane
Maureen O
Dr. Crane
Croutons
Square Dancing
California Fruit Basket
Magazine
Lady
Farley
Athens, O
St.Joseph
Evan'si Arke
Middleport
Foodbank
Foodland Coffee
Lowman
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