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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1959

Page

9

Alpha Gamma Delta Holds International Reunion Day Banquet

The Alpha Gamma Delta sororities at Ohio University observed International Reunion Day with an evening banquet at the Ohio University Center. Greta Lash served as toastmistress and Eleanor Moir led entertainment by the undergraduates. Joan Licker Barbara Fisher contributed to the program. Mrs Michael Molchan awarded alumnae honors to undergraduates, and Mary Sue Camp received the traveling pin for top grades for the last two semesters.

Alpha Gamma Delta Athens Mothers’ Club Ohio University Center Greta Lash Eleanor Moir Joan Licker Barbara Fisher Michael Molchan Mary Sue Camp Ralph Camp Marilyn Richards Kay Kirwan Mothers’ Club Ohio University Herman Ellis Sylvia Smith Fran Weidner Barbara Hatcher Diane Tronberens Carolyn Rathburn Gallipolis Randy Lanese Georgia Knable Reema Farouki Jordan Middle East Audrey Hilen L. E. Gessner H. C. Musser Lash Judy Makroczy Richard McKinstry E. E. Munden Hazel

New Arrivals at Linda Marie Flint and David Durward Pierce

Mr and Mrs Russell Flint announce the birth of a daughter Linda Marie born Sunday in Columbus. Grandparents are Bernard Withers and Nancy Withers of New Marshfield. Mr and Mrs Joe Durward Pierce announce a son David Durward born April 14 at Sheltering Arms. Grandparents are Mrs Durward Pierce and Kenneth Pierce of Athens and Mr and Mrs Murland H Snyder of Alexandria Virginia.

Russell Flint Columbus Linda Marie Flint Nancy Withers New Marshfield Bernard Withers Joe Durward Pierce Palmer St David Durward Sheltering Arms Durward Kenneth Pierce Mr. Pierce Athens Murland H. Snyder Alexandria Pearle Jennings Los Angeles Calif C. L. Jones University Terrace Jennings Edward Jennings Jerry Jagers

Delta Kappa Gamma Convention Attendees At Columbus Hotel

Members from Alpha Lambda Chapter attended the state Delta Kappa Gamma convention at the Deshler Hilton in Columbus. The event featured initiations and workshops followed by Representative Frances Bolton’s address on Women Today and Tomorrow.

Delta Kappa Gamma Alpha Lambda Chapter Deshler-Hilton Columbus Freda Kennedy Florence Ullmann Iris Fierce Grace Knoder Camilla Weisenbach Bery Cone Mildred Heard Adda Maccombs Gay Sharp Frances Bolton

Pi Beta Phi Celebrates 92nd Founders Day at OU Center

Pi Beta Phi sorority marked its 92nd Founders Day with a luncheon at the Ohio University Center attended by Athens Alumni Club and chapter members. Several members received awards for service, scholarship, and activity, with Susan Anderson winning the Amy Burnham Oaken Award and later Gamma Province nominee for the national honor.

Pi Beta Phi Sorority Ohio University Center Athens Alumni Club Ann Anderson G. A. Gardner Joseph Trepp R. W. Finsterwald Clifford Hefflefinger Carl Clifford John Cady Judy Hill George Hill Sally Weber Fred Weber Nancy Younker Marilyn Davis Jackson Nina Davis Longfellow Susan Anderson Becky Cotterman Lois Roper Lucille Finsterwald Mary Ann Kineer Chris Doggette Amy Burnham Oaken Susan Gamma Province Amy Burnham Onken

Quilt Pattern Advertisement for Needlecraft Motifs

Pattern 524 offers seven motifs 4x44 to 82x8% inches usable on quilts and pillows. Send 35 cents per pattern with 5 cents extra for first class mailing to The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept. P O Box 169 Old Chelsea Station New York New York. Include pattern number name address and zone clearly.

Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York 11 N. Y

Local Groups Meet Tonight in Alfred Area

The Alfred Grange and Alfred Homes Demonstration Council plan a joint meeting on April 28 at 8 p.m. in Alfred Grange Hall with Mrs. Geneva Nolan presenting slides on safety with electricity and a pot luck to follow. Dr. Graciela Andrade, Ohio University Spanish instructor from Chile, will address Group 5 of the First Christian Church at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Mrs. George Drach’s home, 42 Avon.

Alfred Grange Alfred Homes Alfred Grange Hall Geneva Nolan Graciela Andrade Ohio University First Christian Church Andrade Chile South George Drach Avon

Delt Dames Plan Mothers Tea For Delta Tau Delta Members

Delta Dames hold a meeting at Mrs. Frank Gullum home to plan the annual Mothers Day tea for Delta Tau Delta mothers. The event hosts Mrs. John Dowler at 33 Strathmore Blvd with guest speaker Thomas C. Lyons, assistant dean of men at Ohio University, speaking on fraternity history.

Delta Tau Delta Frank Gullum John Dowler Strathmore Blvd Thomas C. Lyons Ohio University The Dames

Athens Women’s Bowling Association Elects Summer Officers

Members at the Athens Rollerbowl elected Mrs. Bernice Winning president Mrs. Norma Riggle vice president Mrs. Mary Strawn secretary treasurer and Mrs. Murial Hossam sergeant at arms for a new summer league. Bowling starts May 21 running to August 20 with Thursday 7 p.m. games. A special Women’s League meeting is set for April 29 between shifts with early bowling at 6 p.m. to suit the session.

Athens Women’s Bowling Association Athens Bernice Winning Norma Riggle Mary Strawn Murial Hossam

Theta Phi Alpha Chapter board meets with active and alumni leaders

The Theta Phi Chapter Board of Directors met Thursday night at the Chapter house. Present were Eleanor Devlin, chairman, along with alumni Loretta Collins Marie Cavanaugh and Henri Seibert. Also attending were Elaine Kaminski, Sandy Rusinko, and Leslie Jabb, the active officers.

Theta Phi Alpha Sorority Eleanor Devlin Loretta Collins Marie Cavanaugh Henri Seibert Elaine Kaminski Sandy Rusinko Leslie Jabb

Canasta Club Meeting Promotes Birthdays and Auction

The Plains Canasta Club held a silent auction and marked the birthdays of Mrs. Alva Koon and Mrs. Elmo Scott at Mrs. Clarence Fuller’s home. Mrs. William Oliver won the hostess gift. Attendees included Mrs. Charlies Tinkham Mrs. Ray Mc Graner Mrs. Richard Michael and Mrs. Dwight Grace. The next gathering will be with Mrs. Michael on May 4.

Plains Canasta Club Alva Koon Elmo Scott Clarence Fuller William Oliver Charlies Tinkham Ray McGraner Richard Michael Dwight Grace Michael

CCL Group Meeting Discusses Child and Art Program

The Intermediate CCL held a recent gathering with Mrs. Martin L Hecht as guest. Co host Mrs. Henri Seibert assisted. President Mrs A E F Cornwell presided while Mrs A H Buckle presented a program on Your Child and Art.

Martin L. Hecht Henri Seibert A. E F. Cornwell A. H. Buckle

Albany Baptist Missionary Band Meeting Highlights

Twelve members and one guest attended the Albany Baptist Missionary Band monthly meeting at the church annex. Rev. Howard Hein presented Alaska slides while a medical box for Africa was prepared. The Rev and Mrs Roger Bacon and family, on furlough from Niamey Niger West Africa, were entertained.

Albany Baptist Missionary Band Church Annex Alaska Howard Hein Africa Roger Bacon Niamey Niger West Africa

Calendar Notes for Athens Area Clubs

The Plains Garden Club meets at 7 30 p m with Ohio Fuel Gas Co hosting and Betty Newton listed as guest. Delta Kappa Gamma hosts BPW of Athens and Nelsonville at East Side School Athens at 7 30 p m. Athens Coop Nursery School holds a general meeting at 8 p m. Plan evenings to keep family gatherings joyful.

The Plains Garden Club Ohio Fuel Gas Co Betty Newton Delta Kappa Gamma East Side School Athens BPW Nelsonville

Wig Hats Debut From Mop Materials

This year popular headwear features wig hats made from household mops. Designer John of New York creates two styles a bright red two-dacron mop hat and a pale yellow nylon mop hat with a forward point, both fitted with ribbons and fasteners for easy home creation.

John New York Dacron

Rotary Ann Dinner Showcases OVST Excerpts at OU Center

Over 100 Rotarians and wives heard four OVST scenes performed by Harold Baedecker Mrs. Jean Trepp and Mrs. Margaret Alice Nolan at the Ohio University Center The program featured two scenes from The Great Sebastians and two from Light Up The Sky Guests included OVST directors and theater department personnel Rotarians were given mounted pictures as keepsakes

Ohio Valley Summer Theater Rotary Ann Ohio University Center Harold Baedecker Jean Trepp Margaret Alice Nolan OVST Sigma Nu George Drach Ohio University Baedecker Trepp Nolan Rotary Pres William Harmon Christopher Lane Cosmo Catalano

Violet Rose to wed A 2c William J Glover in San Antonio

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Violet Rose of San Antonio Texas to Airman 2c William J Glover son of Mrs Grace Glover of Walker Street The ceremony occurred April 19 in San Antonio The bride Mrs Glover is employed at Kelly Air Force Base Texas Glover a 1954 graduate of Athens High School left April 26 for overseas duty in Korea

Violet Rose San Antonio Texas William J. Glover Grace Glover Walker St Glover Kelly Air Force Base Athens High School Korea

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Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority James Boden Ned Bixler Mother’s Club Margaret Burt Linda Marie Flint David Pierce David Tin Hla Rangoon Burma Khin Khin Hla John Baker Tin Hla Tin Hila International Ymca Pi Phis Cornwell Athens Jewelers For S. Court St. Athens ER Melo Royal Danish America James Woods R. A. Murchison al Gardner Carl Jones Navarre Perry Thomas Roper Gordon Keller Woods Jones C. E. Berry Larry Colbert W. H. Coop C. L. Dow Jim Dow Jack Dowler Dewey Goddard T. N. Hoover Karl Krauskopf James Lochary H. E. Miller Murchison H. D. Palmer Gaige Paulsen Perry Dave Smith V. C Delta Upsilon Fraternity Fred Beasley Frank Dilley L. J. Hartin Russell Baird James Shipman George Lovell Roger Connor Frank Nolan Dick Hubbard Kenneth Orwiler Hal Wicke Frederick Wendt Sheridan Reed Floyd Kimball Theta Phi Canasta Club CCL Group Albany Band Business and Professional Women’s Club Athens Cooperative Nursery School Joan Bush Mr. John Mea Russell Stover Ogans BALL Gray Tobago South Court Street Athems
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