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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1940

Page

6

Socially Speaking Helen Hedden Roach and Peterson Concert

Mrs. Helen Hedden Roach and Prof. Philip L. Peterson of Ohio University College of Music present a joint concert in Memorial Auditorium on Sunday night December 15 as part of the Christmas program of the university YWCA. They perform solo groups and duets with accompaniments by Miss Vera Board and Mr. Allen Kresge.

Helen Hedden Roach Philip L. Peterson College of Music Memorial Auditorium Ohio University Y.W.C.A Roach Peterson Vera Board Allen Kresge

Chi Omega Xmas Formal Evokes Colonial Home Atmosphere

Chi Omega held its Christmas Formal Saturday night at Hotel Berry with a Colonial home atmosphere. White doors and wreaths framed the decor, mock windows, green holly wreaths, and a gold background for the orchestra. Favors included gold cuff links for men bearing Chi Omega, and red leather cord ties the programs. Chaperons were Rev. and Mrs. Licis, Miss Sponseler, and Mr. and Mrs. Gubitz. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. Dawes, Prof. and Mrs. Beckett, Mr. and Mrs. Rowles, Dr. Church, Dr. Harrison, Prof. and Mrs. Peterson, and Mr. and Mrs. Bryan. Ruth Miller chaired the social committee with Dorothy Miller and others. Frederick Adama’s Springfield orchestra provided music.

Chi Omega Hotel Berry Fred E. Licis Doris Sponseller A. C. Gubitz R. G. Dawes R. F. Beckett E. Rowles Donald FE. Church J. B. Harrison P. L. Peterson W. T. Bryan Ruth Miller Dorothy Miller Margaretta Eckis Phyllis Necker Frederick Adama Springfield

Marietta Musicians Heard Here in Afternoon Concert

The Marietta Music Club hosted an Athens Woman's Music Club afternoon at Mrs. John J. Woolley’s home 169 N Congress St. Theodore Bennett led a piano violin group with Narcissa Williamson Victor Ruby Jean Phillips and Mary Louise Ott. Tea followed with a Christmas tree centerpiece and hostesses aiding.

Marietta Woolley Home Marietta Music Club Athens Woman's Music Club John J. Woolley N. Congress St Theodore Bennett Mar Don Clippinger Rush Elliott Athens Club Sophia Russell Music Club

Sunday Tea by Organized Housing Units at OU

The Organized Housing Units division of the Women's League hosted 125 Ohio University women from 3 to 4 30 P M Sunday in Athens homes for a candlelight tea. Hosts included Miss Margaret Osood Frances Smith and others with Mrs Sara L Jones as sponsor and Catherine Dixon as general chairman.

Division of Women's League Ohio University Athens Margaret Osood Frances Smith Margaret Ilson Margaret Davis Sara L. Jones Virinia G. Finefrock Herman James Dean Irman Voigt O.H.U Olga Allbrecht Mary Jane Samaon Esther Shank Betty Buddy Akd

Cleveland Mothers Club Christmas Dance at Fairview Building

West Cuyahoga County club of Ohio University mothers hosts a Christmas party and dance at the Fairview Community Building on Saturday December 28 from 9 to 1 informal dress. Reservations via Dorothy Reid at the Zeta Tau Alpha house 46 East Union Street. Ameree Club meets Thursday at 2 pm at Mrs. Richard Fought 61 Morris Ave. Members bring dolls for poor children sales tax receipts and a 25 cent gift.

Cleveland West Cuyahoga County Amereé Club Richard Fought Morris Ave

Smart Santa urges shopping at this store for gifts

A promotional note touts a shop as the place to find thousands of distinctive sparkling gifts for important persons on your list. The casual tone invites readers to shop now, implying broad selection and appeal for holiday gifting.

Simple three piece Anne Adams pattern 4625 for girls

Pattern 4625 by Anne Adams offers a three piece outfit for girls in sizes 6 to 14 with a flared skirt bodice jacket and optional hankie pocket. Cap can match either jacket or skirt and complete book and pattern sets are advertised with prices and mail order details.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th St New York N. Y

Luxury white lamb coat with red wool lining

A thin chic swagger coat in white lamb hides affordability for a college girl. It pairs with sportswear and is lined in white wool featuring a bright red pattern, complemented by a smart Ascot scarf.

Women Hunters Get Their Deer

Two of three Athens women in a Pennsylvania hunting party bagged deer. Mrs Vince Mulac and Mrs Claude Westfall each shot one while the party stayed at a farmhouse near Marionville for three days in deep snow.

Athens Pennsylvania Vince Mulac Marietta Ave Claude Westfall Patton St Maljac Westfall Francis D. White Maplewood Drive Marionville

Tower Club Winter Formal At Country Club

Tower Club sorority hosted a Winter Formal at the Country Club on Saturday night with a Hawaii themed tropical decor. The orchestra was led by Jimmy James and chaperons included Mr. and Mrs. Goldberg Mr. and Mrs. Altman and Mr. and Mrs. Tyroler. Attendees featured President and Mrs. Herman G. James Dr. and Mrs. Edward Taylor and Prof. and Mrs. Karl Krauskoph. Committee members were Annette Yunosoff Mimi Bernstein and Bernice Sosnow.

Tower Club Sorority Country Club Hawaii Jimmy James L. Goldberg S. Altman L. Tyroler Herman G. James Edward Taylor Karl Krauskoph Annette Yunosoff Mimi Bernstein Bernice Sosnow

Pitfalls of Love Drives Dicky to Weithampton

In a New York apartment, Dicky Graham plans to locate Marion’s terrorizer by sending an operative to Weithampton. Lillian Underwood clings to hope as she awaits her husband Harry’s return, urging urgency while urging sleep to await midnight arrival.

Dicky Lillian Marion Weithampton Mary Trcer Father Lil New York Lillian Underwood Dicky Graham Harry Madge Illian Westhampton

Carbondale Social Notes Recap of Weekend Visits

Carbondale social notes list numerous visits and weekend stays across towns. Families including Clark, Cox, Enderlin, Johnson, Barker, Barber, Williams, Mills, Mace, Easterling, Tremain, Crow, Clark, Chesser, Arnold, Doolittle, Dust, Kennard, McClain, Williams, Hankison, and Carlin appear as hosts or guests in gatherings from Sunday to weekend retreats.

Carbondale Herman Clark Catherine Bernard Clark Richard Philo Jasper Cox Allison Cox R. P. Enderlin Circleville Albert Johnson M. J.callahan Rose Tefft Delbert Barker Columbus George Barber Ralph Williams Gerald Williams Ironton Thomas Mills Nelsonville Nolan Mace Athens Pearl Mace Walter Easterling Billy Albert Stanley Wilbur Young Danny Hamley Run Sunda Hiram Holland Kenneth Tremain Albert Emain Orville Crow Michael Ely Dwight Clark Margene Lee Kennard Virginia Patricia Marshfield James McClain James Pollock Lena Clark Carolyn Grace Treadway Ivan Hankison Olan Carpenter Carlin Logan George Carlin

UCD Club Meeting Set for December 12

UCD Club will gather Thursday December 12 at the home of Mrs. O O Mantz 216 West Washington Street for a routine meeting.

UCD

Hillcrest Needle Club Christmas Party at Mrs Caster Home

The Hillcrest Needle Club holds its Christmas party at the home of Mrs. A R Caster 100 W State St on Wednesday at 2:00 p m. Members are invited to attend this social gathering.

Hillcrest Needle Club A. R. Caster State St French Club Harry Risley

Christmas Week Program Planned for University Elementary School

University Elementary School schedules a Christmas week program from Dec 11 to 18 with daily gatherings around a Christmas tree for carols readings and plays. Grade groups host events. calendar of activities mailed to parents. organizers include Dr Edith Beecher and Clara Deland among others.

University Edith Beecher Clara Deland Esther Dunham Agnes Eisen Helen Evans Dorothy Holle Viola Nelson Mabel Olson Mary Ward Janet Wilson W. Thomas Bryan Carleton Calkin Elsie Druggan Margaret Hampel Carl House Mary Leonati Grace Morley Marie Quick Evelyn Sidders

Community club and church group meetings listed for Monday and Tuesday

Local clubs including Kappa Phi Alumnae and Order of Eastern Star schedule Monday gatherings with pot lucks and gift exchanges. Other groups plan Christmas parties, elections, bridge events, and a church program with volunteers and needful baskets.

TON JON No. 1 Health Remedy Ad

Sour stomach gas dyspepsia and indigestion relief claimed. It promises appetite return and chest stomach pains headaches weight loss and belching. Sold by TON JON Health Representative at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store 9 W Union St Athens Ohio.

Nature TON Jon Health Quick’s Cut Rate Drug Store W. Union St Athens Onio

Toy giving and simple acts of kindness this Christmas

A mother suggests involving children in choosing toys to give to others rather than pure housecleaning. A daughter styles a doll bed with two worn dolls for a girl of ten, while the piece also shares a regional recipe mix of mashed turnips and potatoes and a baked potato dish with onions and mini sausages.

City Hall Mechanicsburg Long Island Ethel Blackwood M.B.R

Cless Class to Hear Miss Blanche Riley on Tuesday

Miss Blanche Riley, active in community center work in Deenville and Dorr Run, will speak at 6:00 PM Tuesday during the Cless Class dinner in the Presbyterian Church basement. She will discuss upcoming Christmas parties and members are asked to bring gifts for her use at the events.

Blanche Riley Deanville Dorr Presbyterian Church Cless Miss Riley

Community House weekly schedule December 9 to 15

Community House offers instrumental lessons for men on Monday with Roy Cline at 7 p m. Piano lessons for children Tuesday morning with McMahon and library hours. Women’s Club activities shift to Wednesday evening with guest speaker Miss Hampel and moving pictures. Activities continue through Thursday and Friday with arts, crafts, and recreation for youth and girls led by local leaders.

Poston Communi House Roy Cline McMahon Mee Daniel McDaniels Reilly YWCA Ohio University

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Philip Peterson Chi Omegas O. U Theresa Hyser Georgia Owens Catherine Dixon All Arrangements Cleveland Dance Amere Young and Tower Club Adele Garrison Dicky L. B. McCune L. C. Black Mary McCune Charleston W. Va R. L. Black Lancaster Welker J. S. Tripp E. State St Pittsburgh Penn Howard C. Whiston Carl W. Hayes Son Thomas Stewart Agnes Donaldson Clifford Radabaugh Wesley Kelley Charles Frederick Klein Joseph Marzluf Klein Old Hocking Valley C, and O Marzluf Kelley Sally Srigley John Srigley Cincinnati Chillicothe Sally Ernest Elswick Elswick Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid Murn Bean Kappa Phi Order of Eastern Star Stern Catholic Ladies of Columbia K. of C. Hall Pi Beta Phi Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary George Rutkoskie Roosevelt Ave E. A. Cottingham Child Conservation League Beatrix Rosser Washington St Georgia Kilpatrick Athena Delphian Club G. E. Mills Grosvenor St Progressive Literary Club M. G. Decker May Ave Cecil Sarver Presbyterian Women's Association W. A. Comer Philip Woodworth Nelle Foster Rufus Putnam Training School Mildred Sandpe Wheaton Central Avenue Methodist Church Wheaton’s Hardware Central Ave. M. E Ursess Scotch Feason Fine Cleaning W. State St
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