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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1951

Page

6

Who's Coming and Going Mrs Pilcher and Mrs Titlery

Weekend hosts included Mrs T. M. Pilcher and Mrs M. J. Tilery with guests Mr. and Mrs. John M. Bruner and son Tommy of Dayton, and Ed Nau of Wheeling. Bruner recently moved to Dayton from Memphis. he plans a Hollywood trip. Other visitors included Lt. Joseph L. Kennedy of Fort Lee and families visiting across the region.

T. M. Pilcher M. J. Titlery E. Union St Hollywood Calif Pilcher Tillery Ed Nau Wheeling W. Va Nau BH. A. McCaskill N. May Ave Ifornia Colorado St. Louis Indianapolis Ind Denver W. J. Smith, Jr Traci Lee McCaskill Lee, Va J. H. Kennedy John Murphy Fort St

Delphian Club Hosts Athena Delphian Meeting

Twenty six members attended at Mrs. E. E. Woodworth’s Franklin Avenue home with Mrs. Dwight Mutchler leading a brief business session. Mrs. Harry Lackey reviewed Sumner Wells’ Seven Decisions That Shaped History, and Mrs. Jessie Day outlined next year’s program. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs. H. A. McKasskil on North May Avenue. Refreshments rounded out the social hour.

E. E. Woodworth Athena Delphian Club Franklin Ave Dwight Mutchler Sumner Wells Harry Lackey Jessie Day H. A. McCaskill N. May Ave

Association To Have Annual Social Meeting

The Athens County Education Association will hold its annual social meeting at Shade School on Friday at 2 p.m. In charge are D.C. McInturf Rome Canaan general chairman Jane Shank Share Mildred Bridge Waterloo Louise Wolfe Buchtel York and Marion Woods The Plains.

Athens County Education Association the Shade D.C. McInturf Rome Canaan Jane Shank Share Mildred Bridge Waterloo Louise Wolfe Buchtel-York Marion Woods the Plains

OU Band Concert Celebrates 28th Anniversary

Ohio University Band directed by Charles E. Gilbert presents a Memorial Auditorium concert at 8 p.m. featuring soloist Millard Biggs and "Three Trumpeters." A uniform fund drive accompanies ticket sales, band funds paying over $7000 of the $11,750 goal and reducing a $2500 debt on January coats. Alumni meet at 4 p.m. to view films and elect officers. program includes Handel Fireworks Music and Dry Bones. free admission.

Ohio University Charles E. Gilbert Memorial Auditorium Will Millard Biggs James Rees William Erwine Merrill Bai Ahs Tealurea Am Tre Hhes Francis Lengel Fund Hs Picture All Ecards West Virginia Pennsylvania Ohio Handel

Bible School Workers Institute Planned for Friday at Church

An institute for vacation Bible school workers in the Athens area is scheduled Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Athens First Methodist Church. Sponsored by the Ohio Council of Churches and local church groups, it features department leaders from kindergarten to junior high, with resource leaders in story telling, singing, crafts, scripture memorization, and a talk by John Sharpe on the pastor’s role. A 12:15 luncheon is provided. attendees should bring sandwiches and a dish. The local Bible school runs the week of June 18 with a large slate of volunteer workers across departments. Contact Mrs Monroe Vermilion to help.

Athens Mary Stalder William Stehr Jack Tedrick E. P. Lynn Thomas Bailes Clayton Smith Arry Everett Sylvia Andrews Karl Witzler E. A. Davis Art Kasier Clara Davis A. E. McConkey Clara Thompson E. C. Kenny Howard Romine Phil Peterson W. H. Lowman Edward T. van Dyke Monroe Vermillion

DAR Officers Named For 1951 52 With Merwin Hostess

Nabby Lee Ames presided at a Saturday DAR meeting where Mrs J T Merwin hosted. Officers include Ruth Taylor regent Helen Gray vice regent Mildred Sherrard recording secretary Elizabeth Beckley corresponding secretary J P Trepp treasurer J E Cline chaplain Majel Lawrence registrar Lucille Carpenter historian Eleanor Fisher librarian Helen Burnell Mildred Chatter directors K H Kasten presented Miss Chatter who spoke on Maryland tidewater restoration and Port Tobarco on the Potomac. An arrangement of spring flowers graced the social hour.

Nabby Lee Ames Daughters of the American Revolution J. T. Merwin Ruth Taylor Helen Gray Mildred Sherrard Elizabeth Beckley J. P. Trepp J. E. Cline Majel Lawrence Lucille Carpenter Eleanor Fisher Helen Burnell Mildred Chatter K. H. Kasten Miss Chatter Maryland Port Tobarco Potomac River Charles County Kasten Rose Hill Mount Aire Mount Republic Merwin Mary Williams Fisher Co. E. Atkinson Arthur Boyles E. T. Hellebrandt W. H. McKee Byron Wolfe J. W. Wood F. W. Reed

Guest Speaker Dr Patrick Addresses Youth Circle

Dr J R Patrick of Ohio University psychology spoke on adolescent mental development at the annual guest night of the Youth Activities Circle in the home of Mrs Paul Kimes on State Street. Miss Yvonne Sherow sang two selections and Mrs Vic Sherow presented Dr Patrick to 33 members and guests. Hostesses included Mrs Neal Glenn and Mrs H C Musser.

J. R. Patrick Department of Psychology Ohio University CCL Paul Kimes State St Patrick Yvonne Sherow Dr. Patrick Vic Sherow Neal Glenn H. C. Musser

Backward Party Heads Athens High FHA Meeting

Athens High School Future Homemakers of America held a backward party to elect officers. New officers are Suzanne Seigfred president Betty Parry vice president Virginia Roberson secretary Braley treasurer Shirleyite historian Evelyn Braley parliamentarian Fontelle Verly recreation leader.

Athens High School Future Homemakers of America Club Suzanne Seigfred Betty Parry Virginia Roberson Ee Braley Shirleyite Evelyn Braley Fontelle ‘Erly Lena Shea Evelyn Davis Virgene Buck Shirley Miller Pat Robinson Margaret Evelyn ‘Braley Shirley White Helen Butler Dixie Lewis Shirley Shaw Evelyn Margaret Braley Shirley Lawson Bula Brown Sue Stout Dottie Silvas

Friday Night Club Meeting at Avon Place Home

The Friday Night Club met at the home of Mrs. Lois Howard at Avon Place. Refreshments were served to members Christine Hoffee Dorothy West Margaret Sullivan Vivian Coats Marie Jackson Katherine Van Dyke Betty West. Hostess prize went to Christine Hoffee. The next meeting is scheduled for May 4 at Mrs. Marie Dickson's Albany home.

Ae Night Club Lois Howard Avon Place Christine Hoffee Dorothy West Margaret Sullivan Vivian Coats Marie Eckson Katherine van Dyke Betty West Marie Dickson Albany

German Film to Show Thursday at Memorial Auditorium

The German Club of Ohio University will sponsor Der Fledermaus at Memorial Auditorium Thursday at 7 45 p m. It is the first postwar color film here with English subtitles, based on Strauss operetta set in late 18th century Vienna. Prof Paul G Krauss serves as faculty advisor.

der Deutsche Verein Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Vienna Paul G. Krauss

Benny Cries at Doors and Guests Echoes Parental Gaps

Dr. Crane explains Benny a five year old fear of closed doors after visitors. The mother’s forcing him outside triggers terror, while siblings and new babies provoke jealousy. The piece warns that abrupt changes deprive children of security and suggest easing egos to aid adjustment.

Benny Thia Dr. Crane

Alpha Xi Delta Founders Day Banquet Observed

Alpha Xi Delta marked its 58th founding with a Founders Day banquet at Van Meter's. Attendees included eighty patronesses alumnae actives and pledges while Rose mary Hartman read the Pi chapter history. The event honored multiple seniors and scholars with pins prizes and a radio phonograph gift.

Alpha Xi Delta van Meter’s History of Pi Chapter Ohio University Rosemary Hartman

Shade school operetta Cowboys and Indians Friday night

The grade school children of Shade will present their annual operetta Friday at 8 p.m. in the Shade School Auditorium. Directed by Mrs. Louise Tullis, the production features more than 100 cast members with principal roles including Great Eagle John Elswick Rain-in-the-Face Brill Ruth Arkoma Kay Swartz Owl-in-the-Dusk Jackie Keirns Black Otter and others.

Shade Shade School Louise Tullis Great John Elswick Brill Ruth Arkoma Kay Swartz Jackie Keirn

Founders Day Banquet Planned by Phi Delta Theta

Athens Alumni Club of Phi Delta Theta schedules Founders Day banquet Sunday night at the Hotel Berry ballroom. Speaker Joseph S. Gill, assistant attorney general of Ohio and son of C. M. Gill, will address the gathering with William Morris of Columbus acting as toast master. Alumni from Athens and nearby are expected.

Athens’ Alumni Club Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

Albany church and club calendar highlights

Albany women groups meet Thursday with WSCS at church 2 p.m. and annual potluck at Amere Club 1 p.m. Officers elected, district meetings, and various club activities follow at Cot Tea House Grosvenor St East Side School and University Terrace venues with garden clubs sewing and luncheon events listed.

Amere Club Cot Tea House David Hughes Watt Grover East Side School Romine Lancaster Gertrude Brumiey University Ooo Terrace Albany New Arshfield WSCS

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