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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1957

Page

6

Clarke Daily Home Scene of Xmas Party

A Christmas party hosted by Mr and Mrs Clarke Daily at 35 Grosvenor t featured Phi Kap pa Sigma members and dates with a gift exchange and buffet style refreshments. Seasonal decor included evergreen and poinsettias with several fraternity advisers and guests in attendance.

Clarke Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity Grosa Fraternity J. R. Patrick Laverne F, Lausche Robert Smith Fred Weber Walter Cornwell Thomas Turnbull D. C. Snow David Rhinehold Zelinda Zeil Germany Thomas Geib Akron Ohio University Joe Daily Mothers Circle Roy Cline Richland Ave

Masked Christmas Ball Presented by University President

A gala Christmas masked ball in the OU Center drew nearly 500 faculty members hosted by University President John C. Baker and Mrs. Baker. Delta Phi Delta decorated the venue with festive themes while guests wore varied costumes and masks. Prizes were awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Don Roberts for first and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon K. Bush for second.

University John C. Baker Baker Delta Phi Delta Honorary Don Roberts Gordon K. Bush B. T. Grover Carl Nessley Norm Matthews Kermit Blosser Henry Vallowe George Lobdell Marie Phillips Ray Gusteson Willard Elsbree Margaret Davis Mary Pullen Gene Jennings George LeBoutillier

Plains Canasta Club Plans Christmas Supper

The Plains Canasta Club met at Mrs. Robert O. Hawk’s home to arrange a Christmas supper for December 16 at Mrs. Elmo Scott’s home. A gift exchange was planned and Mrs. Oliver won the door prize. Members included Mrs. Oliver Mrs. Koon Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Ray McGraver. The group is making a quilt patch to donate to the Cancer Society.

Plains Canasta Club Robert O. Hawk Elmo Scott William Oliver Alva Koon Scott Ray McGraver Oliver Cancer Society

Athens Leaders Laud Local Safe Streets Record

Athens Police Chief J B Grogan told St Pauls School parents the city had no fatal accidents within Athens limits in the six years before 1954 and praised the safety record. He urged parents to avoid using police as threats and stressed teaching children safety rules. The group voted $500 for teaching materials. the fifth and sixth graders had the largest attendance.

Athens J. B. Grogan Home and School Association of St. Paul’s Athens Corporation Grogan Katherine Seamans Athens State Hospital

Christmas Social Calendar for Athens Groups

Local social calendar lists multiple groups with holiday events and gatherings. Dinners gift exchanges and dues are noted for groups including Athens Presbyterian Women, Gessel Guild, Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae, Fidelity Rebekah Lodge, and Plains Methodist Church. Events occur at homes, churches, and community rooms with specified times and gift exchanges.

Fidelity Rebekah Lodge The Plains Methodist Church

Miss Sherow Represents U S at UN Celebration

Miss Myrdith Helene Sherow daughter of Mr and Mrs Vic Sherow North Hill acted as Miss United States at a United Nations anniversary celebration in Guadalajara Mexico. She taught in local institutes for a year and a half and was chosen for the honor by the U S Consulate Guadalajara.

Myrdith Helene Sherow Vic Sherow North Hill United States United Nations Guadalajara Mexico Sherow Government Institute U.S Paul Dwyer

Senior Class Hosts Record Hop in Rome Canaan High

The Rome Canaan High School senior class sponsors a record hop Saturday from 7 to 10 30 p m in the old gymnasium with a small admission fee. A New Year s Eve dance is planned in the same venue and also sponsored by the senior class. Music will be by the W Green Valley Boys.

Rome-Canaan High School W Green Valley Boys

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