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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1948

Page

8

Ohio University J-Prom crowns king and queen contenders

Campaigning for a king and queen culminates with a Friday Athena Theatre presentation at 8 p m. on April 10 as students and Athens merchants sponsor prizes for the winners. The list of candidates includes women from sororities such as Alpha Gamma Delta and Phi Mu and men from Phi Kappa Tau and Theta Chi, among others.

Ohio University Kathy Bernhardt Alpha Gamma Delta Jeanne Cole Phi Mu Betty Tygard Zeta Tau Alpha Lucille Fowler Lindley Hall Dot Speaker Pi Beta Phi June Weisenberg Phi Sigma Sigma Diane Liedmer Theta Rho Dot Foley Alpha Delta Pi Terry Zeleznik Howard Hall Carol Brosmer Alpha Xi Delta Doris McDowell Chi Omega Jean Bendsley Theta Kappa Alpha Bob Egan Phi Kappa Tau Mike Pitz Lmbda Chi Delta Paul Why Fosters Logans Katherine Figg Reba Shafer Cornweils Gillitans Zenners Athens Flower Shop Lamborn Studio Beckleys Kyle Clifford Jeffreys Banks Altmans Drakes Gibbs Radford Athena Theatre

Kiwanis Club Bid Farewell And Charter Night Plans

Glouster Kiwanis dinner honors Bob Smith for leaving Sin Clair service station and moving to Athens. Merrill Ogg hospitalized in Grant Hospital Columbus. Lt Gov Walden urges attendance at Ironton charter night on April 21, ladies' night. John Drury Davis played slide trombone solo with Fred Summers as accompanist. Board meeting follows. attendees listed.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Bob Smith Sin Clair Main High Streets Athens Merrill Ogg Grant Hospital Columbus

Entertainment Schedule at Memorial Auditorium Ohio University

April events include French songs and folklore by Madame Rex and Monsieur Blanchard. Hedda Gabler by Ohio University Theatre Players on April 9 and 10. Free admission. J Prom at Men’s Gym at 9 p.m. Crowning of King and Queen at a dance. Silver Anniversary concert by OU Band on April 80.

Madame Rex Monsieur Blanchard Paris P.m Hedda Gabler Henrik Ibsen Memorial Auditorium Ohio University Theatre Players

Personal News From Athens and Columbus Socials

Mrs. Everett E. Barnhart underwent a major operation at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus and may receive friends at Room 510. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dean and Mr. and Mrs. John Huffman returned from Washington DC after visiting Russell J. Dean and Minnie Dean, and viewing cherry blossoms. Sunday guests at 400 Richland Ave included John Wagnitz Jackie Gabler and Mrs. Lloyd Sadler. Mrs. J F E Cline hosted Mary Ann Moore and Charles Moore from West Lafayette. Sadie Miller, wintering in Miami with the McFarlands, returned to Twin Maples Albany. all are former Athenians.

Everett E. Barnhart St. Francis Hospital Columbus Frank Dean John Huffman Washington, D. C Deans Russell J. Dean Mr. Dean Minnie Dean George McCollins Richland Ave John Wagnitz Jackie Flossie Gabler Lloyd Sadler Sadie Miller Miami Fila Hunter McFarland Twin Maples Albany

Esther Class of First Christian Church Meets for Monday Program

Esther Class at the First Christian Church held a regular meeting Monday at 7 30 p m with Deborah Class and Rev and Mrs Moffett as guests. Mrs Cline led the program and refreshments were provided by a committee including Mrs William Davidson and others.

Esther First Christian Church Deborah Moffett Cline William Davidson Lydia McKinley Glenna Burt Mary Gillan Edith Barrows Mary Finsterwald Sarah Cooper

Miss Barbara Malpas Weds at Home in Athens

Social notes report Miss Barbara Malpas of Athens wed in a home ceremony at 6 o clock. The event took place at the Stauffer residence with a small gathering and familiar attendees.

Barbara Malpas Athens Stauffer

Sorority Speaker At Beta Sigma Phi Meeting

Prof. L. C. Mitchell of Ohio University spoke on Art and Sculpture at Beta Sigma Phi. Nine rushees were welcomed, with reports on sorority history and achievements. Ruth Turner presided. next meeting set for April 13 at 7 p.m.

L. C. Mitchell Ohio University Beta Sigma Phi Mitchell John Ludwig Jackie Wolfinger Ruth Turner Bettie Coon Lita Nelson

Farm Bureau C2 Discusses Marshall Plan at Hope Home

Farm Bureau Council No. 2 met at Mr. and Mrs. John Hope to discuss the Marshall Plan for European aid. Farl Cowan led the discussion and W A Finney presided. Host couple and daughter Geraldine served refreshments. Next meeting set for Mr. and Mrs. George Snider’s home with many members listed.

Farm Bureau Council No. 2 John Hope Farl Cowan W. A. Finney Geraldine George Snider Harry Jacoby Ray Bobo Leo Williams Earl Cowan Wayne Wingett Raymond Webb Elmer Poston E. R. Jacoby Ross Wright Lewis Jandes

Belled Wedding at Sharpe Home in Athens

Arrange Belled Mr and Mrs Charles McCallister recently married to be belled at the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Charles A Sharpe Route 2 Athens on Friday evening All friends invited Mrs McCallister is the former Margaret Sharpe and Mr McCallister is the son of Mr and Mrs John McCallister The Plains.

Charles McCallister Charles A. Sharpe Route 2 Athens McCallister Margaret Sharpe Mr. McCallister John McCallister the Plains

Swartz Hosts Junior Progressive Study Club

Mrs. Ben Swartz welcomed members for a Monday evening gathering at her Cherry Street home. Mrs. Glenn McDonald led the meeting while Mrs. Roger Kittle read a C F Patton written paper on The Wives of Henry VIII. Candy was served to a list of attendees.

Glouster Ben Swartz Progressive Study Club Cherry Street Glenn McDonald Roger Kittle C. F. Patton Henry VIII Hugh Sweeney Eugene Jones Kenneth Wolfe Ben Vaughan Jack Munden Frances Thomas Daniel Teater Richard Guinther Dale Sawyers

Sunday Creek Board To Meet Monday Night

Sunday Creek Valley Board of Commerce secretary Ernest Jones announces a meeting set for Monday April 12 at 7 30 pm in the Glouster mayor s office. Paul H Moltz of the Ohio State Employment Service will discuss aspects of his department s work.

Glouster Ernest Jones Sunday Creek Valley Board of Commerce Paul H. Moltz Ohio State Employment Service

Glouster Socials Note Visits and Clerks Union Meeting

Glouster residents host visitors from Hemlock Malta Lawrenceville and Burr Oak Athens and West Virginia over the weekend. The Glouster Clerks Union sets its regular meeting for Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Mayor's office.

Glouster Glouster Clerks Union

We the Women by Ruth Millett

A reflective column outlines common beliefs about women, touching on friendship, influence over men, judgment of others, homemaking, parenting, fashion, memory, and self-perception. The piece emphasizes perceived general traits and contrasts among women.

Winstrel Takes Shape

Four rehearsals this week and next prepare a minstrel show to debut on Wednesday April 14 at 7 p m The complete cast includes Prem Ends Creight Whaler and Kelly Crawford with auxiliary ends Delmar Dunlap and Jack Duncan Blackfaces Dutch Seiler Bill Hughes Andy Hardy and Gaston Secilian Whitefaces and soloists Neil Roberts Frank Seiler Carsey Vernon John Eby Jack Bradley Willard Buchman George Hardy Lee Love Charles Dan ford and Malcom Higgins Dr W D Witham Interlocutor The female chorus features Ann Cunningham Isabel Vernon Millie Deeter Janet Eby Neal Morris Lois Dunlap Mary Seiler Genevieve Hughes Helen McDowell Jody Seiler Additional specialties by Ann Pat Anderson Till Morrison and Sherry Betts

Glouster At & P.m Prem Creight Whaler Kelly Crawford Delmar Dunlap Jack Duncan Dutch Seiler Bill Hughes Andy Hardy Gaston Secilian Neil Roberts Frank Seiler Carsey Vernon John Eby Jack Bradley Willard Buchman George Hardy Lee Love Charles Danford Malcom Higgins W. D. Witham Ann Cunningham Isabel Vernon Millie Deeter Janet Eby Neal Morris Lois Dunlap Mary Seiler Genevieve Hughes Helen McDowell Jody Seiler Ann Pat Anderson Till Morrison Sherry Betts

Bible Class Meets for Potluck and Mission Fund Plans

The Berean Bible Class of the Church of Christ in Glouster met for a potluck supper. Minister Daniel K. Teater spoke about Bertrand Smith and his Ladysmith, Wisconsin family preparing to serve as missionaries in the Andes. The class voted to support one family member and invites monthly subscriptions to the missionary fund.

Glouster Church of Christ Daniel K. Teater Bertrand Smith Ladysmith Wisconsin Andes South America Missionary Fund

Former Glouster Boy Selected by Legion

Bobby Thomas of Glouster has been chosen as one of two youths to attend Buckeye Boys State at Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, sponsored by the American Legion with Veterans of Foreign Wars support. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Thomas former Glouster residents.

Glouster Bobby Thomas American Legion Buckeye Boys Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Veterans of Foreign Wars Indian Lake Bobby Robert Thomas

Elementary PTA Meeting Highlights in Glouster

Trimble Elementary PTA met in the grade school Monday evening in Glouster. The program featured tap dances by An nita Sisson and Marie Paskievitch, vocal solos by Terry Harvey and Barbara Sharp, a playlet by Richard Roman and Tommy Anderson, and songs by 7th and 8th grade girls. The bake sale netted 31.70, and the nominating committee includes Mrs Wahnera Sxenkamper, Mrs Elizabeth Roback, Mrs Elsie Schoeman, and Mrs Helen Ginnan.

Glouster Jacksonville Trimble Elementary Pta Annita Sisson Terry Harvey Judy Lantz Marie Paskievitch Richard Roman Ann Heiser Roeberta Border Barbara Sharp Tommy Anderson Mary Jane Ginnan Wahnerasxenkamper Elizabeth Roback Elsie Schoeman Helen Ginnan Hazel Raber

Husband Is Honored At Birthday Dinner

Mrs Earl Linscott of Jacksonville hosted a Sunday dinner honoring her husband Earl Linscott. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Jess Linscott and children Jerry Patty Bobby and Phyllis Allen Mr and Mrs Eber Linscott Mr and Mrs Donald Betts and daughter Marty Mr and Mrs Thomas Williams Nelsonville Mrs Alice Russell and children Barbara and Nancy Millfield Mr and Mrs Rodney Linscott and children Donnie and Kathleen and Mr and Mrs Earl Linscott.

Rodney Linscott Donnie Kathleen Earl Linscott

Athens Man To Show Pictures at Meeting

GLOUSTER Magic City Lodge IOOF hosts the county association Friday at 8 p m. Everett Carbaugh of Athens will show pictures on current topics. All Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are invited. The organization meets monthly at various lodges in the county.

Glouster Magic City Lodge IOOF County Association Everett Carbaugh Athens Odd Fellowa Rebekahs Odd Fellows

Condition Improves for Elmer Morris After Dayton Visit

Elmer Morris returned from Dayton Sunday where he visited Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Burchhill. He received treatments for a long standing injury related condition and reports he is greatly improved.

Glouster Elmer Morris Dayton Thomas Burchhill Mr. Morris

District Meth odist conference heads to Columbus in May

The Rev and Mrs Eugene Brown along with Mrs Ansel Gamwell and Mrs R B Smith motored to Lancaster Tuesday for the district conference of the Methodist Church. This was the last district gathering before the General Conference in Columbus in May.

Glouster Eugene Brown Ansel Gamwell R. B. Smith Lancaster The Methodist Church Columbus

Encampment Meets Glouster No. 352

Glouster Encampment No. 352 met in Odd Fellows Hall Monday evening. Three candidates were given the obligation. A business meeting was held and refreshments were served.

Glouster Odd Fellows Hall

Meeting Set For Trimble WSCS Stamps Exchange

All members of the Trimble WSCS are asked to bring cancelled stamps to a meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Fern Johnson for an exchange event.

Glouster Trimble WSCS Fern Johnson

Thea Chapter OES to Meet for Practice at Masonic Hall

Officers of Thea Chapter OES will meet for practice in Masonic Hall Friday at 7 30 p m.

Glouster Thea Chapter Oes Masonic Hall

Rennel grapefruit juice weight loss remedy claim

A reader describes losing 40 pounds after using Rennel a grapefruit juice based product and claims it reduces social and physical discomforts of overweight. The passage promotes mixing 4 ounces of Rennel with grapefruit juice in a pint bottle and taking two portions.

Rennel

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