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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1949

Page

8

Mrs Smeck Named Director Of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority

Dorothea Smeck becomes director of Beta Sigma Phi in Athens with induction at Miss Juanita Linscott home. Toy workshop at city hall seeks Christmas gifts from Needy families and pickups for rejuvenation of used toys coordinated by Mrs. Juanita Boyd. A public square dance was held at the Armory with another in January. Christmastime party planned at 11 Park Place December 13. Sorority committees listed by president Eleanor Ferrall.

Dorothea Smeck Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Athens Juanita Linscott N. Congress Street Sorority Toy Workshop City Hall Juanita Boyd Armory Boyd Park Pl Ruth English Eleanor Ferrall Phyllis LaVelle Bernice Spaulding Mickey Gray Esther Mae Nester Marge Dion Betty Bell Mary Jane Beasley Zelma Loop Martha Sulka Martha Tolliver Ann Rushton Pat Vawter Madelan Pepper Marvella Kowalczyk Mildred Allen Mary Conkey Norma Hoskinson Ruth Jones Jean Potts June Sycks Nita Ewing Juanita Inset Eadie McKinstry Mary Mason Leta Nelson Mary Alice McLaughlin Vera Whittington

Retired Ohio teacher noted for Americanization record

Miss Helen Howard of Chauncy and Millfield Athens County is an 82 year old retired teacher celebrated for Americanization work at Oregon Ridge School. She taught Bulgarian Czechs Poles Germans Finns Slavs and Russians helping them become American citizens earning a Washington trip among state honors.

C. H. Harris Helen Howard Chauncey and Millfield Jamestown Colony Virginia America Miss Howard Chauncey Athens County Olive Brookins Daughters of the American Revolution Phillip Brookins Massachusetts Brookins Cyrus Brookins True Hill Truetown Peter Howard Bedford County Dover Township Concord John M. Howard Amesville Sharpsburg Hill Lydia Brookins Elizabeth State House Columbus Laura Hocking County Helen Greens Run Ames Township Oregon Ridge Howard Washington Ohio Everett The Daughters of 1812 Church of Christ George Wolfe Coonskin Mary Wolfe Wolfes Leverings Philadelphia Duke of Norfolk England Dover Pugsleys Johnny Appleseed Koons Peter Howards Mr. Howard Daniel Amos McDaniel

Officers Chosen By Church Group At Higley First Christian

Junior Christian Endeavor met in Higley class room of First Christian Church electing Monia Lee Vermillion as president Ro berta Saunders as vice president Gloria Mae Thompson as treasurer Dana France as secretary and program chairman Meetings are open to seventh and eighth graders and held Sundays at 6 p.m. The next meeting will feature a Christmas party at Mrs Gwen M Tolson 141/2 W Union St on Sunday.

Christian Endeavor Higley First Christian Church Monia Lee Vermillion Roberta Saunders Gloria Mae Thompson Dana France Christian Church Gwen M. Tolson W. Union St

Weslayan Service Guild Christmas Dinner Held at Faculty Club

The Weslayan Service Guild held a Christmas meeting Monday in the Faculty Club with greens decorations. Mrs. Fay Evans read the devotions as the Interchurch Youth Choir sang Christmas carols. Refreshments in Christmas colors were served by Marie Lear, Mrs. Lois Jeffers, Miss Allie Manson, Mrs. Adda Maccombs, and Miss Julia Cable.

Wesleyan Service Guild Faculty Club Fay Evans Interchurch Youth Choir Marie Lear Lois Jeffers Allie Manson Adda Maccombs Julia Cable

Hollywood gossip on promos and stars face shifts

Hollywood reports survey shows theatergoers dislike oversized ads that overstate films. Gloria Swanson and daughter Michele Farmer discuss a mother daughter screenplay while Michele tests for M G M and declines a long term contract. Paul Henreid heads to Paris for The Charmed Circle and Escape If You Can debuts in February. John Garfield stars in Lost Streetcar for Roberts Productions. Televised spoof I Married a Dog. Ella Raines offered a term deal by M G M but may refuse.

Gloria Swanson Michele Farmer Michele M-G-M Paul Henreid Paris New York John Garfield Roberts Productions Arnold Manoff Teevee Productions MGM Ella Raines

Wednesday Womens Clubs and Community Events

Calendar notes listing lodge meetings and social events across Pleasanton area. Degree team members asked to attend Pocahontas Lodge. Minear Chapter hosts four candidates. potluck and church activities planned. several Christmas parties and club gatherings scheduled Thursday to Saturday at local venues including Coolville, Chauncey, New Marshfield, and Athens County locations.

Pocahontas Lodge Minear CES Guysville Masonic Temple

All My Sons Stages Strong OU Theatre Pro Production

Ohio University theater presents All My Sons at Ewing Auditorium with Harold Baker delivering a standout Joe Keller performance before his February departure for study. Silvia Lakomska Ann Preston Thomas Clark and Pfendler shape a convincing cast under Norman Rock’s realistic set and Chris Lane’s direction. The run continues through Dec. 10 following Broadway acclaim in 1947.

Ewing Auditorium Ohio University Theater Arthur Miller Norman Rock Christopher Lane Harold Baker Joe Keller Chris Gluckman Frank Lubey Philip Baedecker Bert Mr. Rock Dorothy Lasher Drama Critics Award

We the Women: Homemaking Needs More Friendship and Imagination

Ruth Millett argues homemaking can be less lonely and dull if women expand friendships with other women, stop competing, and share tasks. She urges simplifying routines, prioritizing comfort over vanity, and seizing small daily pleasures to enliven the home life.

Six Ohio University Students Initiated into Honor Society

Six Ohio University students were initiated into Phi Upsilon Omicron, an honor society for women in home economics, on Sunday. Dr. Vivian Roberts hosted members at her home, 226 E. State St, after the ceremony. Initiates include Betty Breckenridge Chillicothe Winifred Jean Lee Pomeroy Janet Graham Lancaster Mary Jane Pohlman Columbus Janice Waller Cumberland Rosemary Bower Clay W Va.

Ohio University Phi Upsilon Omicron Vivian Roberts E. State St Betty Breckenridge Chillicothe Winifred Jean Lee Pomeroy Janet Graham Lancaster Mary Jane Pohlman Columbus Janice Waller Cumberland Rosemary Bower Clay W. Va

Don’t Tip in Places Where It Isn’t Expected

The passage contrasts two approaches to tipping. It argues against tipping in places where it’s customary and urges avoiding venues where tipping is expected if one refuses to tip. It frames the stance as a choice about where to dine or visit based on tipping norms.

Mrs Bibbee Hosts Jacob Family Visit This Weekend

Visiting Mrs. E. C. Bibbee at 38 W Union Street will be her son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs S S Jacob and son Clinton of East Lansing Michigan.

E. C. Bibbee W. Union St S. S. Jacob Clinton East Lansing Mich

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