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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1949

Page

7

Bandana Bags and Richard Koret Designs Draw Attention

New York notes describe bandana bags inspired by workman kerchiefs turned into handbags with leather piping and brass rings. Bucket and basket bags feature raffia, reed weaving, and zippered cottons, plus Koret drawstring and linen carryalls. Dean Fran R Collins of Ofte University discusses citizenship training at a Sons of the American Revolution dinner, stressing democratic ideals amid modern ideologies.

New York NEA Richard Koret Fran R. Collins Ofte University Ewing Chapter Sons of the American Revolution Thackery House

Sigma Chi pledges 76 new members in formal ceremony

Seventy six members of the active Sigma Theta Gamma chapter were pledged into Sigma Chi in formal ceremonies at the chapter house Wednesday night. Five Ohio Wesleyan Sigma Chi members and two Ohio University participants led the rites with Mrs. Paul H. Kauffman delivering a message from the grand praetor. Initiation and installation are planned for May 13 and 14 as Sigma Theta Gamma becomes the Delta Pi chapter, the 114th in the fraternity.

Sigma Theta Gamma Sigma Chi Fraternity Ohio Wesleyan Sigma Chi Frank Ritchey Ohio University John Fenker Miami Corydon Walker Alabama Polytechnic Institute Paul H. Kauffman Ohio

Lodge Hosts Birthday Celebration for Members

Nannie Allom Rebekah lodge held a Wednesday IOOF hall gathering to honor members' birthdays. Noble grand Mrs. Eileen Ferguson presided over 45 members and three guests as decor themed tables matched each birthday month. Music featured piano by Mrs. Carrie Harvey and accordion by Mrs. Eva Van Dyke with social chair Mrs. Ernestine Beaty and refreshment lead Mrs. Veda Carpenter.

Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge IOOF Eileen Ferguson Noble Grand Carrie Harvey Eva van Dyke Ernestine Beaty Veda Carpenter

Sorority Joins National At Sunday Event

Theta Kappa Alpha at Ohio University will pledge to Sigma Kappa the fifth oldest national sorority. Pledging ceremonies occur Sunday April 24 at Marietta College with Sigma Kappa chapters from Miami University and Marietta College present. Initiation into Sigma Kappa set for May 14 at Ohio University.

Theta Kappa Alpha Sorority Ohio University Sigma Kappa Marietta College Miami University Sigma Kappa Sorority Irma Voigt Colby College Maine Beta Upsilon Norma Sossi Bonnie Miller Jo Anne Ross Margaret Soltess Nancy Canfield

Reviews Three Current Books For Clubwomen

Mrs. Carlos H. Cameron hosted the Lydia Lash Evans Club with 16 members naming pet peeves. Mrs. F D Higgins gave brief reviews of The Chain Little Squire Jims Cheaper by the Dozen. Mrs. Weber assisted with preparations but could not attend. Guests were Mrs. Joe B Maffett and Mrs. Dwight Mut hler. next meeting May 5 at Mrs. C E Thomas's home.

Carlos H. Cameron Ohio Ave Lydia Lash Evans Club Paul Kimes F. D. Higgins Paul Wellman Robert K. Marshall Frank Gilbreath, Jr Ernestine Gilbreath Carey Fred Weber Joe B. Maffett Dwight Mutchler

Legion Auxiliary Reports On Service Projects At Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary held a Tuesday evening meeting at the Legion home. A report covered Easter party activities for Athens County Children’s Home residents, with refreshments from the auxiliary and supporters. Also noted were charitable shipments to Chillicothe veterans’ hospital and a hospital in England. Plans were made for an initiation banquet at the country club on May 24, with hostesses and committee heads named. Topics included Pan America and Poppy Day, with Victor Whitehouse speaking on Venezuela and a paper on poppy origin read by Mrs. Mace. Proceeds from the poppy sale are planned for May 27–28. Refreshments were served. next meeting May 17.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Athens County Francis Wyckoff Kappa Phi Francis Fuller John Myers Veterans’ Hospital Chillicothe England Country Club Charles Farrow Fred McCoy Dana Fuller John DeMolet Joan Mace Carl Heck F. S. Finsterwald Jack Quest Felix Clark Madelon Markham Bernard Cooley Charles Richardson Myers C. J. Ail Markham Flanders Field Quest Thomas Rosser

Albany Band Roosters Sponsor Chicken Dinner

The Albany Band Roosters will host a fried chicken dinner at Albany school on Thursday April 28 from 5 30 to 7 30 pm Reservations may be sent to Mrs J D Croasen Route 1 Athens oo The Plains Methodist Church WSCS meets Friday at 7 30 pm at the church with special music and a program on Latin America Sandpaper the smooth soles of baby's shoes to prevent slipping and falling.

Albany Band Roosters Albany J. D. Croasen Athens WSCS The Plains Methodist Church Latin America Baby

Mrs J Hanning Hosts W T Club Meeting in Pleasanton

Mrs John Hanning presided at an all day event of the W T Club of Pleasanton. A pot luck dinner was served and prizes were won by Mrs Florence the Mra Ethel Seipel and Barbara Morgan. Attendees included Mrs Glenn Pyard Mrs Helen Morgan and others.

John Hanning W.T. Club Pleasanton Florence Mra Ethel Seipel Barbara Morgan Glenn Pyard Helen Morgan Florence Collins Alton Manning Royng Pene Louisa Seipel Pauline Martin Ja Hanning Harry Seipel Mra Davis

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