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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1948

Page

11

Women Faculty Club social and activities noted

Fifty five members gathered at the club house for a social with refreshments by Dr. Vivian Roberts and committee. Bridge prizes awarded to Cora Miller Mary Jane Hitchecock and Helen Smith. A spaghetti supper was served by Kath erine Philson and Cora Miller. Fast Side Sewing Club meets at 2 p.m. Past Noble Grands club plans a pot luck dinner. A recipe notes snap beans with celery prepared plain or in an herb cream sauce.

Women's Faculty Club Vivian Roberts Margaret Appel Edna Way A. C. Anderson Evangeline Merritt Barbara McClelland Virginia Hahne Dora Moore Elizabeth Anderson Margaret Ann Thompson Striplin Amy Allen Cora Miller Mary Jane Hitchecock Helen Smith Katherine Philson Fast Side Sewing Club L. E. Carpenter E. State St Noble Grands Club

Girl Scout Camp Rotan Receives New Improvements

The Rotan camp gains a new back porch built from storm fallen lumber and a newly wired lodge. It now awaits external electrical connection while a chlorinator below the spring supports refrigeration and washing. The well passed a Board of Health test. A new camp sign at the entrance was donated by forestry student William Baumgartner, grandson of longtime caretak er Gardner of Athens.

Girl Scout Rotan Board of Health William Baumgartner Ohio State University Gardner Longview Heights Athens

American Legion auxiliary tackles Child Welfare program

The American Legion auxiliary met at the Legion home to discuss Child Welfare with Mrs. Frances Wyckoff as chairwoman. Speaker Mrs. W. M. Elliott of Gallipolis provided district insights while noting the eighth district aided 500 children at a cost of $3,718.91.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Frances Wyckoff W. M. Elliott Gallipolis J. B. Boyd Anthony George Lear W. M. Filiott Lear C. J. Ailstock E. M. Biddison Francis Wyckoff Ailstock Ernest Baughman Kathleen Stalker

Elks Plan Dance At Cline Building May Date Announced

Elks Lodge 973 announces a dance for members and guests in the Cline Building club room on a May date. Sam F Alvarez, entertainment chair, says dancing runs 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with Bob Howell and his orchestra and a buffet lunch during intermission. The event is part of upcoming social activities.

Elks Cline Sam F. Alvarez Lodge 973 BPO Elks Bob Howell

Reunion Day Tea Observed by Alpha Gamma Delta

Alpha Gamma Delta held international Reunion Day with a dessert tea at Athens Country Club. Guest of honor was Mrs. Gail Fisher Kutz of Akron, national extension chairwoman. The program featured talks on sorority history and traditions, musical performances, and floral decor.

Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Athens Country Club Gail Fisher Kutz Akron National Extension Ohio University Zeta Chapter Harry Foster Athens Greta Lash Margaret Sayles

Erosion Topic at Baker Neighborhood Farm Bureau Meeting

The Baker Neighborhood Farm Bureau Council met at Mr and Mrs Leo Frost to discuss erosion. Mrs Henry DePue led the session with Mr Ralph Barker speaking on soil conservation. Refreshments served to a large group including Mr and Mrs Harold Brown and grandson Gary Efaw and many other neighbors.

Baker Neighborhood Farm Bureau Council Leo Frost Henry DePue Ralph Barker Harold Brown Gary Efaw Olin Baker Jackie Jenny Ben Bobby Frank Gilham Harry Jacoby Pat Curran Roy Radford Clarence Shaw Bernard Ward Mary Katherine Arthur Walsh Scott Neutzling Shirley Cunningham Otha Patty Marta Kay Frost Virgil Lee Frost Terry Frost Carl Ulbrich

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