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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1948

Page

10

Social Side of District Dinner Highlights

The Social Side reports the Southeastern Ohio NALC district and Ladies Auxiliary dinner. Ninety four served by First Christian Church Women's Council. Athens women elected to office including Rosalene Knight president Edna West vice president Margaret Dickens secretary treasurer. John Hopkins and Lester Sharrock featured speakers. Marietta named for next meeting in November.

National Association of Letterers Southeastern Ohio Ladies’ Auxiliary Women's Council The First Christian Church Athens Rosalene Knight Edna West Margaret Dickens A. E. McConkey NALC Thomas A. Jenkins Ironton Charles S. Fleming Baltimore, Md National Executive Board Athens Branch Lester Sharrock Mansfield John Hopkins Steubenville Franklin Maerker Marguerite Frank James G. Cooper Newark Marietta

CMC Hosts Mother-Daughter Tea at Sally Ann Davis Home

The CMC sorority held a Sunday afternoon mother-daughter tea at 6 Marietta Ave. from 4:30 to 5 p.m. President Marion Vanity presided at the punch bowl. A violin duet by Mary Sue LaFollette and Carolyn Kellog performed. Numerous guests attended, including Mrs. H. H. Sands, Ruth Ellen, Mrs. Lewis A. Ondis, Antoinette, and many others.

CMC Sally Ann Davis Marietta Ave Marion Vanity Mary Sue LaFollette Carolyn Kelloge H. H. Sands

Wedding Planned The Mechanicsburg PTA Meeting Postponed

The Mechanicsburg PTA meeting scheduled for Friday has been postponed to April 30 due to a conflicting meeting, announced today.

Mechanicsburg Pta

Unfriendliness as a Symptom of Age in Women

A psychological note argues that tepid responses to friendly overtures can age a woman, urging readers to resist rigid manners and learn to respond. It challenges women to ditch stiff rules, test their impulse to say yes, and nurture a youthful, lively demeanor.

Plains Girls Hold Tea Party At The Plains School

The eighth grade Home Economics girls hosted an officers tea with student teachers as guests. Hosts included Alice Yates Anita Glass Mary Jo Charney and Barbara Talbert with Janet Mae Stalnaker and Willa Sparks presiding. A luncheon was served by ninth grade girls Grace Finnearty Mary Lou Metcalf Jean Baughman and Wanda Lovsey as chairmen. Athens CES Chapter No 175 will sponsor a rummage sale at the city building Saturday starting 7 a.m.

the Plains School Alice Yates Anita Glass Mary Jo Charney Barbara Talbert Janet Mae Stalnaker Willa Sparks Betty Brown Edna Goodman Martha Lee Elizabeth Johnson Betty Miller Dorothy Murphy Rose Phillips Mary Jane Powell Grace Finnearty Mary Lou Metcalf Jean Baughman Wanda Lovsey

What makes a good companion woman

Ruth Millett outlines traits of a desirable woman and a good sport, noting ease, calmness, flexibility, and non bossiness as key. She contrasts with perfectionists and domineering types, emphasizing humor, steadiness, and willingness to follow the group.

Reveal Program For Mass Recital At OU Tonight

Announcement lists Ohio University School of Music recital with students chosen by faculty vote. Performers include J Ingerham soprano, Frank Bellino tenor, Shirley Be gram mezzo soprano, Joy Parson and Joyce Bryant two flutes, Joe Claunch bass, Sylvia Kart soprano, John Kirkpatrick bass, and others. Accompanists Dor Lavely and others.

Ohioversity School of Music Sic Hall Partici J. Ingerham Mozart Frank Bellino Bach Williamfeld Shirley Begram Mendelssohn Jean Abernethy Burleigh Telle Krupnick Sinding Sylvia Kart Needham Love Konitz Lewis Vaughn Vic Belly Joy Patterson J Bryant Valse Staccato I Quartet Rubenstein John Kirkpatrick Tosti the Living Malotte Bern Bower Toccata Khatehijan

Birthdays Celebrated by Willing Workers in New England

The Willing Workers of New England and rural women gathered at the home of Misses and Nellia Bean to celebrate Polly Davis and Marge Copeland birthdays. Prizes went to Polly Davis Mrs Ellis and Leta Gould. A tea was served and plans for the May 6 meeting at Lena Starlin’s home were announced.

Polly Davi Marge Copeland New England Misses Nellia Bean Polly Mrs. Ellis Leta Gouldner Ora Cope Polly Davis Leta Gould V van Dyke Lena Starlin Mar Ogg Frances Copeland Starlin Ellis Olive Morrison Nellie Lena Bean

Albany and Rome Grange share degrees and community updates

Rome Grange members joined Albany Grange for first and second degrees, with E R Patterson John Crossen and Harry Hoffee among candidates. Officers from Rome Grange attended, cancer fund drive urged, and Ohio State agriculture scholarships announced. Post office hours set, Albany Hotel dining room reopens, and Garden Club met with a shrubs program and plant exchange.

Albany Rome Grange Albany Grange E. R. Patterson John Crossen Harry Hoffee Rebé Fred Dorr C. H. Copeland Erwin Merrick Clarence Frost Dorothy Cook Agatha Hart Herbert Hoskinson Laura Starkey Ceres Dorothea Koehler Pomona Bertha Hayes Flora Marshall Copeland Dorr Everett Carbaugh District Grange Carrie Hall Club Dale Scott Agriculture Albany High School Smith-Hughes Billy Munn College of Agriculture Ohio State University Athens High School Ohio Mabel Deardorff Columbus Frank Deardorff Jimmy Athens Frank Radcliffe Russell Hoffman West Jefferson Alfred Henshaw Albany Hotel

Reverend Ewald J. Bush to Lead Holy Trinity Lutheran

Rev Ewald J Bush will graduate from Capital University in June and accept a call to pastor Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Perry County reports Census 1945 shows 72 percent of 261760 acres under cultivation. Mary Kirtley declared common law wife of late W S Kirtley entitled to $2500 estate. Carl Falk and James Handa charged with criminal assault bound over to grand jury. Local officials report multiple burglaries totaling over $100. Sue Noon resigns as common pleas court stenographer after 37 years of service. Harry O Wright retires from Ohio Bell after 50 years. T J Selby hospitalized following operation. C P Robinson

New Lexington Ewald J. Bush Capital University Columbus Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Homer R. Smith Oscar Smith Junction City Ohio State University Harry O. Wright Ohio Bell Telephone Company Perry County U. S Ohio Carl Falk Rendville James Handa Corning Court of Justice L. P. Eumans Mary Kirtley New Straitsville W. S. Kirtley

Storys Run Storys Run

Mr and Mrs Freddie Underwood and Veral and Verlin Stamacher of Fairmont West Virginia spent an evening with Mr and Mrs Squire Taylor. Mrs George Veith visited Columbus. Ernest Plantz of Milwaukee spent a weekend with his parents Evertt and Mrs Plantz. Harry Tate of Lexington spent a day with Horton Rife. Budd Mock of Pennsylvania visited Merle Williams. Ivan Barnett and Merle Williams were in Summersville to visit Mrs Barnett’s ill father George Sears. S E Rupe returned home after wintering with his son and daughter in Chillicothe. Charlene Ward spent an evening with Kathryn Rhoades and Wesley Eugene with his sister Mrs Lowell Swisher. They attended a senior party at Cheshire High School. Emogene Wells spent a night with cousins Alice and Violet Shuler. Marion Rupe and spouse were married recently.

Freddie Underwood Veral Verlin Stamacher Fairmont W. Va Squire Taylor George Veith Columbus Cpo Ernest Plantz Milwaukee Evertt Plantz Harry Tate Lexington Horton Rife Budd Mock Pennsylvania Merle Williams Ivan Barnett Summerville Cheshire High School Emogene Wells Alice Violet Shuler Marion Rupe

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Ruth Ellen Lewis A. Ondis Antoinette Herman Lohse Charlotte Mildred Sheakley Judy John Baker Betsy Helen Lehman Patty Fitzer Barbara Barrows Betty Lambert Russell Slaughter Barbara White Gaige Paulson Marilyn Frank Nuzum Betty Jo O. D. Morrison Martha Dee Clark E. Williams Barbara Gwen Tolson Suzanne Harold Whaley Patty Wilbur Martin Nancy Julia Kenney George Kenney Edward C. Hoagland, Jr Louisville, Ky General Kenney Air Force Strategic Air Command Jimmy Stewart Jane Wyman Magic Town the Gangster Athena - Court Charles Boyer Ann Blyth Sir Cedric Hardwicke Nigel Bruce Jessica Tandy Athena Box Office Plains Girls CES Ruth Millett Mosale Nai Dor Lavely Marianne Sarver Ni Sparre Carolyn Cummins Hales Janice Barker Will Bean Albany Community Garden Club L. F. Miller Lowell Chase Orville D. Dailey Carney Jones Stevie Canyon Harold Gray Andre Sandy Axel ON Axel Jre Oak BY Edgar Martin Ayn Mi6s Romany Okes Eddie MR. Popoff BY Leslie Tarner Vic Flint V. T. Hamlin Abou Michael O'Malley Ralph Lane Kip Merk Arbell Rocky Stone Freckles Custor BY Merrill Blosser Kelleys Furniture Store Stiffiers Department Store Davies Drug Store Ahern’s Grill Eggerts Pool Room Sue Noon Common Pleas Court T. J. Selby Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville C. P. Robinsom Rashad Moore Kerr Hardwar South Court Athens, O
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