Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1958

Page

9

Fraternity Corral Draws Chapters From Three States

Fifteen Theta Chi chapters from Ohio West Virginia and Pennsylvania will attend the Corral at Ohio University in Athens this weekend hosted by the Ohio University chapter. Delegations include Ohio State Miami Kent State Toledo Cincinnati Bowling Green Case Akron Youngstown West Virginia University West Virginia Wesleyan Allegheny Pittsburgh and Indiana State Teachers College. Dr Fred J Holl University of Buffalo biology head will attend as national liaison and speak at the Saturday banquet with Dr Spencer Shank University of Cincinnati dean and former national vice president. The Corral Ball will crown the region Dream Girl and will be held at the university gym with about 300 couples expected.

Theta Chi Fraternity Athens Ohio University Ohio State Miami Kent State Toledo Cincinnati Bowling Green State Case Akron Youngstown Ohio West Virginia University West Virginia Wesleyan Allegheny Pittsburgh Pennsylvania State Teachers College Indiana Fred J. Holl University of Buffalo First Methodist Church Spencer Shank University of Cincinnati University Gymnasium Theta Chi Verna Friend Judy Laurell Carol Jo Burns Bowling Green Ann Sumpter Phi Mu Sorority

Bridal Shower Honors Dorothy Robinson Before May 4 Wedding

Mrs. Robert Daugherty and Miss Carolyn Sue Daugherty hosted a bridal shower for Dorothy Robinson at the father's home. Guests included relatives and friends. Arlene Lester won a Know Your Kitchen contest. Favorite recipes were placed in a recipe box for the honoree.

Robert Daugherty Carolyn Sue Daugherty Mary Robinson Richard McGraner Judy Robinson Mabel Sayers Shirley Sayers Charles Daugherty Pauline Daugherty Fred Cunningham Tom van Meter Emily Sams Arlene Lester Donna Arbell Thea Shafer Elwood Daugherty Robert Pierce Pat Tavan Vera Eblen Clarice Cunningham Betty Arnold Margaret Byers Betty Powers Keith Gilmore Helen Simmons Ada McClellan Freda Linscott

Potential Army Wives To Receive Briefing

A briefing on army life will be given to wives and fiancées of Ohio University ROTC cadet officers during an evening event hosted by Mrs. Burton S. Andrews on Mulligan Road. The session aims to familiarize attendees with army life conditions rules and etiquette, with Mrs. Andrews sharing her firsthand experience from Europe and U.S. bases since 1940, followed by dessert.

R.O.T.C Ohio University Burton S. Andrews Mulligan Road Col. Andrews Europe United

Chemise Fashion Stays Through Athens Streets

Fashion reports say the chemise and sack silhouettes dominate this season in Athens with rope beads cloche hats and T strap shoes. The long look pairs with bulky knit sweaters featuring scalloped hems as fall and winter styles approach and men must endure the trend.

Meeting Of Benefit Group Held in Home

The Women s Benefit Association met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs Geneva Masterton for business and social activities. After the meeting games were played and a prize awarded to Mrs Katie Swartz. Refreshments centered with snapdragons and candles, served by Mrs Masterton assisted by her daughter Mrs Pauline Littler and sister Mrs Marie Leonard. Members present included Mrs Ruth Baughman Mrs Katie Swartz Mrs Zola Walcott Mrs Betty Mizicko Mrs Frieda Willock Mrs Ida Wise Mrs Anna Josten Mrs Billa Rose Mrs Mae Fought and Mrs Marie Leonard. The May 27 meeting will be at the home of Mrs Betty Mizicko and Mrs Lillian Cokonougher on Livingston St.

Women's Benefit Association Geneva Masterton Katie Swartz Masterton Pauline Littler Marie Leonard Zola Walcott Betty Mizicko Frieda Willock Ida Wise Anna Josten Billa Rose Mae Fought Lillian Cokonougher Livingston St

Albany PTA to Hold Final Year Meeting

The Albany PTA will hold the final school year meeting next Tuesday at eight o'clock in the school. Mrs. Howard Stanley will install officers for the new year. All interested persons are invited.

Albany Pta Howard Stanley

Strange defense gives south four spades down one in regional event

In the San Francisco Regionals team event, South reached four spades after a 2NT 3NT sequence. West split with a singleton club and the defense held the diamonds and clubs, causing declarer to go down one despite eleven to twelve tricks at one point. Mrs Vernoff’s play and the Greek gift theme shaped the outcome.

San Francisco South East West Lee Vernoff Los Angeles

Coming and Going Notes on Local Social Guests

Local society notes record MR. and MRS. Ralph Fleck of Dayton visiting Mrs. Hersman Jones in Columbus at 116 North Lancaster. Other items include Donald E. Daugherty returning from a fur lough to Athens Ohio, H H Carbaugh and son Roberta traveling to Toledo for a funeral, and several families hosting relatives from Kentucky and Ohio.

Ralph Fleck Dayton Herman Jones N. Lancaster St Donald E. Daugherty Philadelphia Elwood Daugherty Athens Rt. 2 Trinida 1

Sprague announces birth of daughter Mary Gerard in Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Sprague of Columbus announce the birth of a daughter, Mary Gerard, on April 19 at Mt. Carmel Hospital. She joins sisters Anna, 8, and Nancy, 6, with grandparents Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Sprague and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Frell.

Robert J. Sprague Columbus Mary Gerard Mt. Carmel Hospital Anna Nancy J. R. Sprague Morris Ave Thomas Frell

Church Women Sell Spring Bulbs for Fund Drive

First Methodist Church women’s groups again run a spring bulbs and flowers sale with proceeds to the church building fund. Holland shipments include daffodils crocuses tulips iris and hyacinths. Orders taken through June 1. Contact Mrs Jividen for details.

First Methodist Church Holland Church Building Fund C. F. Jiiden Don Clippinger Carroll Widdoes L. A. Hamilton Grace Woods John Newcomb Jividen

Recital This Sunday At Athens Presbyterian Church

Mrs. Marguerite Frank presents her students in a 3 p.m. recital at Athens Presbyterian Church featuring piano and accordion solos and piano duets. Students on the program include Jo Ann Wood Jane Rutkoskie Sandy Whaley Linda Whiteman Judy Shaver and others. The public is invited. Mrs Ida Sherlock was taken to St Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg for observation.

Marguerite Frank N. Lancaster St Athens Presbyterian Church Jo Ann Wood Jane Rutkoskie Sandy Whaley Linda Whiteman Judy Shaver Linda Whitmore Greg Bridgewater Douglas Grasso Marilyn Neutzling Paula Day Nancy Gaston Carolyn Atkinson Judy Harris Sharon Baxter Carol Phillips

Athens Couple Attends Democratic Conference in Washington

Athens attorney and Mrs. William A. Lavelle returned from Washington D C where Mrs Lavelle joined a three day Democratic Women's Conference marking the 25th anniversary of the New Deal. They met Eleanor Roosevelt Adlai Stevenson and Harry S Truman and the Athens Women’s Democratic Club was welcomed as a Federated Club of Ohio.

Athens Atty William A. Lavelle Washington, D.C Lavelle Athens Women’s Democratic Club Eleanor Roosevelt Adlai E. Stevenson Mrs. Lavelle Federated Clubs of Ohio Ohio Washington

Committees Appointed To Buy Desk At Missionary Band Meet

Eleven members and three children attended the April Missionary Band meeting at Albany Baptist Church annex. Mrs. Edna Smith presided as letters from Cedarville College and missionaries in West Virginia and French West Africa were read. Rev. Howard G. Hein Anita Young and Betty Maxwell were named to buy a church desk and Mrs. Leola Cordray showed a Bible translation illustration for missionaries. The meeting closed with prayer. next session on May 16 with a missionary lesson by Rev. Hein. A verse containing the word mother will be the next call.

Missionary Band Albany Baptist Church Cedarville College West Virginia French West Africa Edna Smith Howard G. Hein Anita Young Betty Maxwell Leola Cordray Smith Hein

League Dines Potluck Style

A Junior Women's Club potluck supper was hosted at Mrs. Roger Rice's home last Tuesday evening. Husbands of members attended as guests. Mrs. Clifford Heffelfinger assisted, and Mrs. Robert Taylor led the entertainment. Dave Lafferty played electric guitar selections and the evening closed with group singing.

Roger Rice Clifford Heffelfinger Robert Taylor Dave Lafferty

Social Calendar Highlights From Local Clubs and Events

Arbor Day camp reunion at Camp Rotan 10 a.m. Albany Grange 8 30 p m First Church of God Class meeting 7 30 p m at J Clark Curtis St Rummage sale and bazaar 7 a m to noon Armory Sponsored by Progressive Class Richland Ave Methodist Church Pallas Club tea 2 30 p m at Miss Mary Ness Elmwood Place Bazaar and rummage sale Armory 7 a m to noon New Marshfield Eastern Star members attend church Carbondale Choral Festival 8 p m Memorial Auditorium open to public without charge

Church of God Jack Clark Curtis St Richland Ave Methodist Church Methodist C. W. Shaver Pallas Club Mary Ness Elmwood PI New Marshfield Order of Eastern Star Carbondale Methodist Church Memorial Auditorium

Mrs. Baker Buys Chatham Theater For Ohio U

Mrs. John C. Baker purchases the Monomoy Theater in Chatham Massachusetts for use by Ohio University as a summer drama workshop. The project, directed by Prof Christopher Lane, will start July 23 and run six productions across eight credit hours for about 20 advanced drama students. Local Cape Cod talent and several Ohio alumni in New York will participate.

Chatham Mass John C. Baker Ohio University Cape Cod Mary B. Winslow Baker Ohio U School of Dramatic Art and Speech Christopher Lane Ohio University Theater Lane Ohio Valley Athens Chatham Theater Unger University Theater OVST New York

Girl Scout Arbor Day Reunion At Camp Rotan

Girl Scouts return to Camp Rotan for a reunion and Arbor Day event. Units choose leaders, present colors, sing the Star Spangled Banner, repeat promises, plant trees, and discuss upcoming meetings. Brownies and intermediates train, cookie sale reviewed, May 19 camp plans set, and overnight preparations noted. Brownie Play Day at Mechanicsburg and Westside schools featured songs, games, and snacks with volunteers from Troop 38 and leaders coordinating activities.

Camp Rotan Ohio University Physical Education Dept O'Connor Mechanicsburg Westside

Athenians Head to Cincinnati for Rebekah Assembly

A group from Athens will travel Sunday to Cincinnati to attend the Rebekah Assembly at the Gibson Hotel. The party includes Mr. and Mrs. Herman E. Jones, Mrs. Lew Carpenter, Mrs. George Ford, Mrs. Bessie Fairchild, and Pearl Chase. Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Fairchild plan to return Wednesday, with the rest staying in Cincinnati until Friday.

Cincinnati Rebekah Gibson Hotel Herman E. Jones Lew Carpenter George Ford Bessie Fairchild Pearl Chase Ford Fairchild Athens

Also Mentioned on This Page

States E Belks PTA Jay Becker South West Pass East Pass H. H. Carbaugh Robert Rt. 5 Edwin B. Robinette Toth Mortuary Ottawa Hills Memorial Park Everett Person Montrose Ave Kenneth Noetzel Jack Dunlap Indianapolis Raymond Shrum Carolyn Sandra Blower Charles Holter Brown Ave Orlando Fla Edgar Vale T. M. Pilcher E. Union St Oscar Bruner London Bruner North- Eastern Telephone Corp Harry D. Nichols Harry, Jr Barstow Calif Clifton Rice New Marshfield Cpl. Nichols Okinawa Frank Richey Strouds Run Paul Dowler Columbus Jets Mary Gerard Sprague Ida Sherlock Court St St. Joseph’s Hospital Parkersburg W. Va William A. Lavelles Harry S. Truman Arbor Day Albany Grange Vincent Jukes By Linda Baughman Girl Scout Rapp Shade Girl Scout Junior Planning Board Ruth Ellen Sands Girl Scout Office Phyliss Hunter Mexico Greta Young Panama Thor Olson Susan Brophy Sandra Buck Dixie Wolfe Tracy Smith Barbara Hall Vaughn Conkey John Douglas Richard Lockard Patty Romine Richard Coffman Carl Weber Ed Bannon Howard Bobo Caleb Moberly Robert McKibben Stauffer Home Chauncey Stauffer Barbara Alderman Chauncey, Ohio Main & Market St Logan Ballyhoo Tommy Tippytoes Blosser’s Adv Hansel Gretel Rexall Cline Pharmacy Co Turo McKee Fred Kiltan Mgr Security Bank Bldg
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication