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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1949

Page

6

Athens locals open homes for OU foreign students over Easter

Athens residents hosted visiting students from around the world during Easter weekend. Hosts included Dr and Mrs George W Starcher and members of the Athens Council of Church Women. Names and addresses for potential hosts are available from Mrs Vermillion or Mrs Carl Sylvester.

Jamaica Michael Trier Denmark Bennett Ukeje Nigeria Shin Yee Yu China Athens Council of Church Women M. T. Vermillion William Stehr Elaine Monica Rowe Mae Gwendo Sirjo Trinidad Shin Yeeu Dennis Emile Constantine Alans Vaughters Newark N.J Rowhe Selim Aizer Albert Dung Claude Kantner Tadeuez Danielewski Sylvia Lakomska Frank Dilley Anthony Chunkwura Okolo Gabriel Oleunye Bennett Ukeye Peter Carmona Stafford Nesbitt Bruno Linder Curacao W. W. Totman Nils Stokke Norway C. EF. Heft Fred Luchs Eudaldo Cabrera Cuba Jorge Russell Peru Mikael Trier Manse Oza Meneke Ohio University Mary G. Noss University Terrace Athens Michel Marchal Jacques Arminguad Vermillion Carl Sylvester

New Marshfield OES Plans Dinner and Rummage Sale

The New Marshfield chapter of the OES set a June 10 inspection dinner with reservations due by June 1 after an April meeting. Degree work occurred and two white Bibles were presented. A June 18 rummage sale was announced with a committee led by Margaret Russell and Nora Carter.

New Marshfield Mary Lowery Thornbelle Enlow Albany

Calendar of Events in Athens Clubs and Meetings

A dense calendar lists Athens social activities. Garden Club, Alumnae, Presbyterian group, and many others meet Monday or Tuesday evenings and afternoons at homes or local venues. Notable items include the American Legion Auxiliary, Youth Activities Circle, and various lodge gatherings with refreshments and programs.

Oom Group No. 7 The Athens Presbyterian Church CCL A. A. Baldwin E. State St

Progressives Observe 25th Anniversary Dinner

The Progressive Literary club marked its twenty fifth anniversary with a dinner at Van Meter's restaurant presided over by president Mrs E R Horn. Charter members received corsages and honorary member Mrs J R Ivey sent flowers. Greta Lash spoke on The Shadow of the Palace as twenty six members and guests attended. The next meeting is May 10 at Mrs Wendell Rose's home. An Athens Township PTA banquet committee adds Crystal Sims. Corsages were given to Mrs Si Allen and Mrs Earl Reeder for two years of service.

Progressive Literary Club van Meter E. R. Horn J. R. Ivey Greta Lash Wendell Rose Athens Township PTA Crystal Sims Si Allen Earl Reeder

Lasher Day Observance Highlights Ohio University Honor

Miss Rena M. Lasher of Kalamazoo Michigan visits Beckley Apartments to attend weekend events recognizing Professor George Starr Lasher for establishing Ohio University’s journalism program 25 years ago. Kenneth A. Barnette and daughter Betsey of Gary Indiana arrive Thursday with Barnette’s wife former Elizabeth Lasher. Peggy Caille of New York City also attends Friday events.

Rena M. Lasher Kalamazoo Mich George Starr Lasher Beckley Professor Lasher Ohio University Kenneth A. Barnette Betsey Gary Ind Barnette Ary Elizabeth Lasher

Benzs return from five day eastern motor tour

Prof and Mrs Harry E Benz of 38 Fairview Ave reported a five day motor tour of eastern scenic spots last week. They traveled through the Shenandoah Valley and Sky Line Drive and visited Asheville North Carolina and the Smoky Mountains before returning via Kentucky. A wedding shower will follow for Mr and Mrs Cletus Hart, married April 9 at the ...

Harry E. Benz Fairview Ave Shenandoah Valley Skyline Drive Asheville N. C Smoky Mountains Kentucky Cletus Hart

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