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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1948

Page

13

Girl Scout Cookie Sale Tops 4100 Boxes With Top Sellers

The street sale boosted totals to 4196 boxes. Top sellers include Sally Webb 106 Gail Laziman 84 Arminda Kimes 77 and Vicki Rauch 75. Over 50 boxes achieved by Evelyn White Beth Ann Billet Carolyn Kestner Ann Guerra Janis Jo Edgar Emily Householder and Antoinetta Ondis. Troop 4 led with 732 in sales under leader Mrs James Householder. Contact Girl Scout rooms 21651 or Mrs C M Bowman 681 for cookies or pickups.

Sally Webb Gail Laziman Arminda Kimes Vicki Rauch Evelyn White Beth Ann Billet Carolyn Kestner Ann Guerra Janis Jo Edgar Emily Householder Antoinetta Ondis Troop 4 James Householder Girl Scout Rooms C. M. Bowman

Violin Recital by Miss Estelle Krupnick Announced

Announcement for a Sunday 8 p m student recital in Music Hall Auditorium features Miss Estelle Krupnick violinist with a program including Sinding Sonata in A minor Belisarius Concerto in D minor Paganini Caprice No 13 Stra vinsky Berceuse from Fire Bird Tango Albeniz Dvorak Kreisler Indian Lament and Dance of the Goblins Bazzini Miss Jean Hales assists at the piano Attendance free and open to the public

Estelle Krupnick Music Hall Sinding Sibelius Paganini Stravinsky Albeniz Dvorak Kreisler Bazzini Jean Hales

Kappa Phi at OU Elects Officers

Marlene Archer of Laurelville, a junior, was elected president of Phi Chapter of Kappa Phi at Ohio University. Other officers include Della Cocanower vice president Phyllis Patterson corresponding secretary Melba Pickenpaugh recording secretary Joy Gears treasurer Gay Baker chaplain Elinor Wisenberger historian and June Rose candlebeam editor.

Marlene Archer Laurelville College of Arts and Sciences Ohio University Phi Kappa Phi Della Cocanower Phyllis Patterson Melba Pickenpaugh Joy Gears Gay Baker Elinor Wisenberger June Rose Candlebeam

Chase Circle Of Ruth Meeting Notes Hostess and Plans

Mrs. Vivian Coats hosted the April Chase Circle Of Ruth meeting with Mabel Carbaugh presiding and Lola Goodin leading devotions. Members exchanged seeds, played games, and a pot luck luncheon was served. Guests included Mrs. Lester Cordray and Mrs. Robert Morrison. Next meeting at Minta and Mary Chase on May 6 with year end honors and new name drawings.

Vivian Coats Chase Circle of Ruth Mabel Carbaugh Lola Goodin Lester Cordray Robert Morrison Minta Mary Chase

FHA Athens Chapter Holds Monthly Meeting

The Athens FHA chapter met Monday in the Home Economics department with members Dorothy Martin Evelyn White Margaret Ashworth Margaret Thompson Claryce Buck Joanne Ward Joan Whaley Beverly Stace Fannie Munn Emma MecCrum Barbara Bryan Ruth Blaker Lois Smith Jean Rusten Carolyn Con key Grace Cunningham plus advisor Pauline Fierce and student teacher Doris Williams. Publicity committee hosted the gathering. A spring cleaning tip urged clearing rubble from attics closets cellars and garages to reduce fire danger.

Athens FHA Dorothy Martin Evelyn White Margaret Ashworth Margaret Thompson Claryce Buck Joanne Ward Joan Whaley Beverly Stace Fannie Munn Emma MecCrum Barbara Bryan Ruth Blaker Lois Smith Jean Rusten Carolyn Conkey Grace Cunningham Pauline Fierce Doris Williams

Envying Pals Wastes Time Advice On Personal Appearance And Habits

Alicia Hart advises readers to stop envying friends for hair clothes and figures and to improve themselves instead. The piece suggests refining hairdos outfits with mix and match, accessorizing cleverly, and adopting healthier habits and exercise. It notes Mrs Clyde Beverage returning from Arlington Virginia where Ruth Beverage works in the Signal Corps and has led that office for four years.

Susie Mary Jane Clyde Beverage Ruth Signal Corps Arlington, Va Miss Beverage

Scouts Preview Summer Camping at Camp Rowan

Girl Scouts of Troop 14 enjoyed a day at Camp Rowan learning compass work and trail blazing under Mrs. John V. Webb. Supper by the open fire and a song fest followed as Wanda Grafton Marie Stehr Beth Ann Billet Betty Jane De vol Carolyn Kestner Carolyn Stace Zelda Starley Patty Graham participated.

Girl Scouts Troop 14 Camp Rowan John V. Webb Wanda Grafton Marie Stehr Beth Ann Billet Betty Jane Devol Carolyn Kestner Carolyn Stace Zelda Starley Patty Graham

Birthday Choice Brings Henrietta Phelps to Wed

Miss Henrietta Jane Phelps, Glouster, chose February 28 her birthday to marry William Humbert Brown of Desota Indiana in Hollister Evangelical United Brethren Church. Rev H O Davis officiated with music by Mrs Herbert Shoemaker. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Wilbur J Martin and usher Lewis Dew. Reception at the Phelps home followed with guests from Newark Basil Baltimore Bremen Bourneville. The bride, a 1942 Hollister High School graduate, works as a secretary. the groom for Owens Corning Fiberglass. They will reside in Vanatta after a wedding trip.

Henrietta Jane Phelps Edward Phelps Glouster William Humbert Brown William Brown Desota Inl Evangelical United Brethren Church Hollister Herbert Shoemaker Bournesville H. O. Davis Bremen Wilbur J. Martin Lewis Dew Newark Eloise Gordon Oscar Harmon Basil Baltimore Bournes- Ville Hollister High School Columbus Pharis Tire and Rubber Company

Retired OU Professor L J Addicott Celebrates 80th

Retired Ohio University professor L J Addicott turned 80 at a surprise luncheon at the Hotel Berry. The gathering included former colleagues Dr Edwin Watts Chubb Prof Isaac E Ash H K Wilson Vean J McCracken and Prof T N Hoover, with Prof W Frank Copeland absent. Addicott, who lived at 55 Elmwood Place, retired in June 1938 after founding and long serving in the Civil Engineering Department.

L. J. Addicott Ohio University Berry University Edwin Watts Chubb Isaac E. Ash Eeere H. K. Whson Vean J. McCracken T. N. Hoover W. Frank Copeland Addicott Elmwood PL

Calendar of Club Events Thursday

Richland Ave WSCS postpones Monday meeting to Thursday at 7 30 p m at the church Junior CCL meets at 8 30 p m with Mrs James McMullen Women s Council First Christian Church groups meet Thursday including Business girls group at 6 p m pot luck dinner and others at 7 30 p m at various addresses Athens Grange meets at 8 30 p m with a first quarter birthday pot luck Nabby Lee Ames DAR meets Saturday at 2 30 p m at 33 Grosvenor St with Mrs L R Allen and Mrs R L Morton as speaker

Richland Ave WSCS CCL James McMullen N. Shafer St Women's Council of the First Christian Church Business Girls J. B. Maffett Columbia Ave T. L. Swan Gwen Tolson W. Union Athens Grange Nabby Lee Ames DAR L. R. Allen Grosvenor St R. L. Morton

Flowers Sheds Gown Tone and Cheese Dressing Use

A short passage notes flowers with evening gowns and stems placed in water. It describes Roquefort cheese dressing crumbled into French dressing to add tang to a green salad and suggests it suits a cooked vegetable salad as well.

Roquefort

Toys for Infants Should Be Chosen Carefully Say Experts

Experts advise careful toy selection for infants to support growth and development. Toys should suit age, be washable, with secure bells and small parts, and edges must be rounded to prevent choking. Early toys focus on grasping and visual tracking, later ones promote crawling balance and dexterity.

Albany Carey Hall Club meeting postponed to May

The Albany Care rie Hall Club meeting set for today is postponed due to high water and will be held at the May meeting. Installation of officers will take place then.

Albany Carerie Hall Club

Stag Night Opens Golf Season At Athens Club

Tonight at the Athens Country Club the Stag Night golf season kickoff includes a 6 p.m. fish dinner. Speakers are Allen Rankin, champion golfer from Scioto Country Club, and Stanley Crooks of Columbus Country Club.

Athens Country Club Allen Rankin Scioto Country Club Stanley Crooks Columbus Country Club

Meth Church WSCS Plans Thursday Evening Meeting

WSCS of the Central Avenue Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the church basement for an evening gathering and discussion.

WSCS Central Ave. Methodist Church

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