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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1948

Page

6

Athens Girl Scouts welcome new members and plan summer camp

Mrs. Gordon K. Bush and Mrs. Gail Watkins were admitted as new members to the Athens Girl Scout Council. Council commissioner Mrs. Glen Hanes presided. The summer camp session runs June 22 to July 23 with Mrs Thor Olson as director. A planning committee includes Mrs. Dewey Goddard and others. Membership rises to 336. Troop No. 2 works on a radio badge with a visit to WOUN Ohio University. Troop No. 6, led by Miss Virginia Beasley, forms a chorus under Mrs. Oliver Martin and will sing at public events.

Gordon K. Bush Gail Watkins Athens Girl Scout Council Glen Hanes Wilbur A. Yauch Thor Olson Dewey Goddard Wilson Smith John Newcomb Phillip Woodworth Olson Troop No. 2 Troop No. 6 Edward E. Algeo WOUN Ohio University Virginia Beasley Oliver Martin

Art Honorary Exhibit by Delta Phi Delta at Ohio Univ Library

Iota chapter of Delta Phi Delta National Art Honorary presents a member exhibit in Ohio University Library Art Gallery from April 15 to 30. Opening Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. per Ruth Sauer president. Displays include oil paintings water colors sculpture ceramics jewelry textile and fashion design decorative weaving.

Iota Chapter Delta Phi Delta National Art Honorary Library Ohio University Ruth Sauer

Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary Dinner at Roberts Home

The Alpha Delta Pi auxiliary held its annual spring dinner at 39 Grosvenor Street the previous week with spouses as guests. A buffet meal featured violet decor in miniature vases and honored attendees included Mrs. Frank J. Chester of Columbus visiting her sister Mrs. Margaret Stalder.

Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary Carl Roberts Grosvenor St

Youth Fellowship Chooses Officers at Clarks Chapel

The Methodist Youth Fellowship of Clarks Chapel elected officers at a meeting hosted by acting counselor Miss Anna Maxwell. Elected: Fannie Munn president Mary Buffington vice president Rose Brooks news reporter and secretary Joy Cooley treasurer Sam Buffington commission chairmen Marilyn Frost Harold Brooks and Cledyth Brooks for commissions 1 2 3 4.

Methodist Youth Fellowship of Clarks Chapel Anna Maxwell Miss Maxwell Fannie Munn Mary Buffington Rose Brooks Joy Cooley Sam Buffington Marilyn Frost Harold Brooks Cledyth Brooks Marybelle Virgil Williams Roger Mingus Paul and Raymond Foreman Lula Frost Tom Chesser Virgil Maxwell Byron Sams

Seventy Attend Pallas Club Guest Day at Benedict Home

Seventy people attended the Pallas Club guest day at Mrs. M. Benedict's home on Sunnyside Drive. Daughters of members provided entertainment with piano, violin, and flute solos, plus two Chinese songs.

Pallas Club M. Benedict Sunnyside Drive Martha D. Morrison Margaret LaFollette Mary Sue LaFollete Connie Herbert Herman Herren Ruston Mary Varnes Benedict Margaret Chung Janie Luchs Nancy Howell Laura Anderson Ann Rowles O. D. Morrison L. A. Hamilton Elsie Druggan L. P. Eblin

Local Sigma Delta Chi to Initiate 16 members at Hotel Berry Banquet

The local chapter of Sigma Delta Chi plans a banquet at the Hotel Berry Tuesday to initiate 16 new members including 15 undergraduates and one professional, L. J. Hartin of Ohio University. Current professionals are Gordon K. Bush John W. Webb Charles W. Reamer George Starr Lasher and A T Turnbull. Officers are Martin Blau president Robert Sayre vice president Harold Schellkosh secretary and Clyde Wimer treasurer.

Sigma Delta Chi Hotel Berry L. J. Hartin Ohio University Gordon K. Bush John W. Webb Charles W. Reamer Athens Messenger George Starr Lasher A. T. Turnbull OU School of Journalism Martin Blau Robert Sayre Harold Schellkosh Clyde Wimer

Hitchcocks Rope Shot In a Reel at a Time Style

Alfred Hitchcock adapts a flowing reel at a time approach for Rope with 302 lights lit by a chief electrician. The crew uses dry ice chimneys for skyline effects and five microphones for dialogue. Actors Farley Granger John Dall and Dick Hogan discuss the method while stage hands receive screen credit for the first time.

Gene Handsaker Hollywood Precision Alfred Hitchcock Manhattan Morris Rosen Richard Emmons Hitch Dick Hogan Little Rock Ark Farley Granger San Jose Calif North Star John Dall New York City

Modern Dance Concert Set for Thursday at Ohio University

Ohio University presents a Modern Dance concert at Memorial Auditorium at 8 p.m. featuring an hour and a half of student choreographies directed by Louise Phillips. The program includes Rites of Spring and Themes and Variations with designs by Paul Kimple and lighting by Jean Roth. Tickets are available at Logan's or from dancers.

Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Louise Phillips Ani Cvolutielel Estelle Kalish Peg Bieweiner Paul Kimple Carl Hall Roger Allen Kenny Watson Walter Houck Pagnini

Calendar of club events in Athens community

Athens area clubs announce meetings and activities across multiple venues. Notable entries include Athenian Delphian Club at Cottage Tea Room 7 30 p m hostess Mrs Ural Westfall. 090 Progressive Literary Club anniversary dinner at Thackery House 6 p m regrets to 21194 by Monday noon. Baker Neighborhood Council at 7 30 p m at Mr and Mrs Leo Frost. Palmer Street CCL meeting 7 30 p m with Mrs C M Smith. Maceanas Club at Mrs Fred Weber 2 p m. Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary at chapter house 8 p m hostess Mrs John Webb co hostess Miss Elizabeth Phillips. Athens Colony of New England Women at 69 W State St 7 30 p m program chairs Mrs Maude Rutherford and Mrs Townsend. Roll call current events. Mrs P G Hibbard hosts Athens Needle Club 2 p m Cottage Tea Room. Faculty Wives meet 3 p m Faculty Club speaker Mrs Thomas M Wolfe. PEO Club meets Wednesday 7 30 p m at Mrs H E Benz 38 Fairview Ave. Needle/sewing items requested. Mothers Circle Club at 7 30 p m Mrs Mac Williams Sunnyside Drive. Chi Omega Alumnae Wednesday 7 30 p m Mrs Walter Davis 25 Mill St. Beta Auxiliary 7 30 p m Beta Theta Pi house 23 S Congress St. mothers wives and daughters invited.

Athens Colony of New England J. R. Harvey State St Maude Rutherford A. P. Townsend Rutherford P. G. Hibbard Athens Needle Club Cottage Tea Room Thomas M. Wolfe Garden Club H. E. Benz Fairview Ave Edna Way

Circle Discusses Medical Missions at Meth Church

First Methodist Circle No. 7 met at 69 Grosvenor Street with co hostesses. Members led by Mrs Francis Bean Mrs Eugene Cole and Mrs Ferguson discussed Medical Missions and held a silent auction. Next meeting May 10 at 67 Morris Avenue with Chinese student guests.

First Methodist Church Maxwell Ferguson Grosvenor St Paul Wilson Francis Bean Eugene Cole Ferguson Kermit Blosser Morris Ave

Birthday Dinner Honors Woodruff and Granddaughter

Mrs. H. K. Woodruff of Athens Route 5 hosted a turkey dinner Sunday for the birthdays of Mr. Woodruff and Rosemary Lynn Newman of Buchtel. Guests included the McClellands and their children from Glouster, the Newmans and children from Buchtel, and the Woodruffs with their sons Hollie Jr Jerry and David.

H. K. Woodruff Athens Mr. Woodruff Rosemary Lynn Newman Buchtel William McClelland Roger Sally Bobby Lee Gary Glouster Nick Newman Bob Prentice Eddie Micky Rosemary

Curry Made of Rice Tomatoes

A recipe for rice tomato curry featuring lamb or meatless meals. Cook onion in butter, add apple, then stock tomatoes curry vinegar salt and pepper. Simmer, add rice, and cook five minutes more.

Life Odds Ends to Redecorate Home Says Designing Expert

A design expert outlines thrifty postwar redecorating ideas using second hand finds. Edith Lutyens transforms a warehouse floor into a studio with carpet squares bound in velveteen and cheesecloth walls painted with casein to mimic wallpaper. Mirrors, molding, and wicker chairs are refreshed with paint and fabric to resemble costly pieces.

New York Edith Lutyens Miss Lutyens

We The Women by Ruth Millet Warns Against Overdecorating Homes

Ruth Millet cites Mason Rose stating American women chase knick knacks and picture houses. He argues families suffer when homes are decorated to impress others rather than provide comfort and easy living for children and spouses.

Mason Rose National Foundation For Psychological Research American Institute of Decorators Mama Johnny

Discreet tipping guidance for service workers

The piece contrasts two approaches to tipping: a showy flourish aimed at impressing onlookers versus a discreet, unobtrusive tip given to acknowledge service quietly. It emphasizes humility and privacy over public display.

Becker Brothers Lead World Bridge Masters Race

B. Jay Becker of New York wins the world champion ship masters individual title for a second time with close rival Sim Becker of Philadelphia nearly neck and neck until the final session. Simon finishes fourth as B. Jay earns the nickname Rock of Gibraltar for precise middle bids while Simon uses two fancy bids.

B. Jay Becker New York Simon Becker Philadelphia Simon Rock of Gibraltar B. Jay Fast

Bridge Hand Feats Big Score After Doubling Doubled

The player feared a bad score and sought a heart lead. The opening heart lead won with the king in dummy, spades split, and East showed strength by winning a second spade. B. Jay avoided a finesse, doubled and redoubled to secure a top score as the singleton queen dropped.

East B. Jay

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