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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1949

Page

6

Pociely Mrs R Hoffman Elected Sigma Phi Gamma Leader

Mrs Richard Hoffman was chosen president of Alpha Tau chapter of Sigma Phi Gamma for the year starting in September at a meeting this week. Officers include George Hunter vice president Lois Shafer recording secretary Oryn Johnson treasurer Carl Muier social secretary Cora Mae Yeager welfare secretary Richard Houck corresponding secretary Gail Fleming editor Nellie Agin historian Vaughn Conkey organizer. Edna Kasler is general chair of the benefit bridge set for April 26 at Hotel Berry to raise funds for welfare work. In other notes Mr and Mrs L G Hayes returned to Osborn with daughter Marilyn from Shelter Arms Hospital. Mrs M B E Twiss will spend Easter in Cleveland with her daughter W E Lucas family.

R. Hoffman Sigma Phi Gamma Alpha Tau Sigma Phi Gamma International Sorority Richard Hoffman George Hunter Lois Shafer Oryn Johnson Carl Muier Cora Mae Yeager Richard Houck Gail Fleming Nellie Agin Vaughn Conkey Hotel Berry James Zarley Carl Miller Edna Kasler Mary K L. G. Hayes Osborn Marilyn Sheltering Arms Hospital M. BE. Twiss Cleveland W. E. Lucas

War Brides Swim Into Athens Life Seeking Ordinary American Homes

Therese Sotak and Barbara Meltzer, war brides to Ohio University students, adjusted from Tunis and Amsterdam to Athens. Therese learned English by reading and watching, while Barbara embraced U.S. dorm life, new foods, and eyebrow tweezers. Both seek stable jobs, family growth, and a typical American home for their children Janine and Robbie.

Athens G.i.’S Therese Barbara Lota Ohio University O.U George Sotak U.S George Tunis North Africa America Cupid Suzanne Joseph Cox Garfield Ave Gal Amsterdam Holland Bob Meltzer Lindley Hall Bob Robbie Florida Sydney Browne Charles Holzer, Jr Janine

Brownies Hunt Easter Eggs in Putnam Troop Meet

Brownies Troop No. 19 of Putnam school held an Easter egg hunt Monday at leader Mrs. A M Reis Edgehill Apt. The craft project produced candy filled baskets from two prior meetings. Eleanor Barstow found the most eggs among 20 plus members and leaders.

Brownlie Putnam School A. M. Reis Edgehill Eleanor Barstow Wer Hasty Ferguson Thor Olsen Linda Abbott Marsha Bashford Jennie Ray Bush Robin Flowers

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