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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1948

Page

3

Sigma Phi Gamma marks 28th anniversary and installs officers

Social Affairs Alpha Tau Chapter celebrated the sorority’s 28th anniversary with a candlelight service at Hotel Athens and a banquet. Dolores Rose installed new officers effective September, led by Betty Henderson as president and Helen D Hoffman as vice-president.

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Alpha Tau Chapter Sigma Phi Gamma International Sorority Dolores Rose Athens Betty Henderson Helen D. Hoffan Marianne Zar- Tey Doris Mathews Geraldine Houck Cora Mae Yeager Pauline Johnson Kathleen Miller Mary Burns Pauline Fleming Phyllis Mathews Cottage Tea House Idna Kasler Sigma Phi Gamma Yma Lois Shafer Helen D Hoffman Sigma Phi Gamma Edna Kasler Ann Troxell

Athens area notices of travel and visits by local residents

Mrs. Robert Seevers and daughter Sandra of Barberton visit Mrs. Walter Baird and Athens relatives for two weeks while Mr. Seevers, a former Ohio University student, serves at Camp Atterbury. Mrs. Seevers and Sandra return with sister Mrs. David Strawn. Richard Dent and others plan a week fishing trip in Eau Claire Wisconsin after cottage time at Lake Hope. Mrs. W H Rose and April Kinsel depart for ten days visiting Washington and New York. Richard Fought returns from Indian Lake. Roy C Shirley of Spencer Walker Press vacationing in Athens. American Legion Auxiliary meets August 6 at 8 p.m. at the Legion Home. reports will be presented.

Robert Seevers Gail Baird Sandra Barberton Walter Baird Athens Seevers Ohio University Camp Atterbury Ind Ohio National Guard Richard Dent Dick Banks Frank Wheeler Dew, Jr David Strawn Eau Claire Wisc Mrs. Dent Banks Mrs. Strawn Lake Hope Zaleski W. H. Rose April Kinsel State St Watson John Lima Washington, D.C New York City New York Rose C. R. Hoskins Charles Beverly Elmwood Drive Alexandria Hopkins R. D. Segar Lafayette Jessie McClain Ohio Ave Cleveland Kenosha A. A. Baldwin McClain Paul Kendall Wisconsin Kendall Charles Floyd Pauline W. G. Mount Mr. Floyd John Floyd Buckeye Lake

Kent State Majestic Show Boat Docks for Five Night Stand

Kent State University presents the Majestic show boat in Pomeroy tonight for a five night run with stops at Middleport and Gallipolis. Arsenic and Old Lace and You Cant Take It With You headline midweek shows with Ten Nights In A Barroom in Middleport and Gallipolis. The floating theater sails toward Cincinnati September 15 under Prof. G Harry Wright with marching bands and parade pageants in three towns.

Kent State University Majestic Pomeroy Middleport Gallipolis Ohio Kanawha Rivers Cincinnati G. Harry Wright Kent State

Birthday Party for Sally Joan Stewart at Gandee Home

Mrs. Joseph E. Stewart Jr hosted a birthday party Saturday August 14 for her daughter Sally Joan who turns one. Attendants included Athens residents Mrs. Emile Clayton and Mrs. Emory Allen Jr, with relatives and friends from Albany and Dearborn Michigan, at the Gandee residence on Fisher Station Road.

Joseph E. Stewart, Jr Sally Joan Stewart D. I. Gandee Fisher Station Road Emile Clayton Pam Emory Allen, Jr Barbara James Allen Donna Kenneth Jones Pat Dwight Robinson D. J. Gandee Joseph E. Stewart Athens Reid Sewell Reida Albany Emery Coen Carl Murphy Michael Anthony Agnone John Devry Gerald Hock Ricky Billa Rose April Kinsel J. E. Stewart, Sr Dearborn, Mich

Homecoming at St. John's Church Set for August 22

Annual church homecoming at St. John's Catholic Church on Sunday August 22 begins with 10 a.m. mass led by Rev. Father Nuss followed by a noon chicken dinner prepared by church women. Afternoon games and refreshments close the day inviting all friends and former parishioners. The Plains Garden Club will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs. Sam McDonald's home. WSCS Bates Methodist Church meets Thursday August 19 at 1 p.m. at the church.

St. John’s Catholic Church Father Nuss St. John’s Church The Plains Garden Club Sam McDonald Wscs of Bates Methodist Church

Faust at Cincinnati Zoo Opera Pavilion Praised

A resident recalls attending Gounod's Faust in Cincinnati with Eugene Conley as Faust and Nicola Moscona as Mephistopheles. The 80 piece Cincinnati Symphony conducted by Fausto Cleva delivered an inspired performance as part of this summer opera season.

Virginia Goldsberry Athens Gounod Zoo Opera Pavilion Cincinnati Faust Philospher Eugene Conley Mephistopheles Nicola Moscona Wagner Valentine Wilfred Engelman Marguerite Martial Singher Siebel Carolyn Long Norma Greco Martha Joyce Jones Chorus of Angels Corps de Ballet Cincinnati Summer Opera Ballet Cincinnati Symphony Fausto Cleva New York City Metropolitan Opera Midwest United States

Haller-Lucht Wedding Set For Aug 21 in Cleveland

Mr. John Haller will wed Miss Mildred Lucht in a church ceremony at 4 30 p.m. on Saturday in Cleveland. The groom's brother Thomas Haller and his family visit Gallipolis and plan to attend with the bride and groom’s parents Mr. and Mrs. E S Haller joining others for the wedding event.

Thomas Haller Gallipolis R. D. Thomas Cleveland John Haller Mildred Lucht E. S. Haller Haller Youngstown DeMolet Charlotte Baker Robert Baer Baer Ohio University Sam C. Scott Dwight Harvey Charles Ashland Clark Martin Don Brenda Scott O. N. Thompson Utica

Bridge Luncheon for Martha Wise Bride Elect

Sally Jo Menshouse and her mother hosted a bridge luncheon and kitchen shower for Martha Jo Wise, bride elect. The Aug 13 event at the hosts’ home featured yellow and white decor, gifts in two baskets shaped like a pan, and bridge prizes awarded to Mrs. C. O. Pickering and Miss Jane Grover. Additional guests included Mrs. Harold Wise and Columbus residents. The WiseSmith wedding is scheduled for September 26 at 3:30 PM at the First Methodist Church.

Sally Jo Menshouse W. L. Menshouse Martha Jo Wise E. State St Evans St C. O. Pickering Jane Grover Miss Wise Harold Wise Paul Beckley C. 0. Pickering Glen von Bargen Carl Porter Ellis Marie Shafer Sally Fisher Sallie Hawkins Ann Peden Joan Algeo Naomi Calvin Jean Vercoe Linda Pedigo Sue Rowland Janet Ingerham William F. Smiley Columbus Charles Randall Smith First Methodist Church

Vacation Guests Mention Local Residents and Travelers

Stephen H Fuller Harvard instructor visits parents in Athens for a month before fall term. Ohio University alumni and other local residents host relatives and friends from Cincinnati Ashland Utica Lafayette and Cleveland during summer holidays.

Stephen H. Fuller Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration Cambridge Mass J. A. Fuller E. Carpenter Sr Fuller Ohio University Harvard University

Vacation trip for C. T. Hunter and Daniel Lee Hunter

C T Hunter and his nephew Daniel Lee Hunter left today for a vacation through West Virginia and the Smoky Mountains.

C. T. Hunter Daniel Lee Hunter West Virginia The Smoky Mountains

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