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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1947

Page

5

Athens Junior High Glee Club Mid Winter Concert

The Athens Junior High Glee Club presents its Mid Winter Concert on February 6 at 7 30 p m in the High School Auditorium. Director Mrs Pauline Heft and accompanist Mrs William Ruston lead the program with Glee Club selections solos by Sharon Oldfield and Kathleen Downey a vocal trio and multiple student performers including Mary Patrick Sally Goedicke Nancy Martin Corrinne Clutter Jeanine Gottfried Carolyn Kellogg and many others a small admission fee will be charged at the door.

Athens Junior High Glee Club Pauline Heft William Ruston Panist Glee Club Sharon Oldfield Kathleen Downey Mary Patrick Sally Goedicke Patsy Wolfe Corrinne Clutter Nancy Martin Jeannine Gottfried Carolyn Kellogg Margaret Algeo Lola Skinner Katie Carpenter Dotty Silvas Mary Spurbeck Crescentia Spurbeck Alice Newcomb Barbara Wagner Diana Roach Suzanne Laughlin Shirley Henderson Sandra Ripley Edith Rowland Lou Ann Farrow Elizabeth West Ruth Ann Allen Martina Josten Mary Sue la Follette Jo Goddard Nancy

Barbara Fierce Hosts Athens Party Guests

A party was held at the home of Miss Barbara Fierce on February 1. Dancing and games followed by refreshments. Guests from Chauncey and Athens included Donna Ruth Bond Marion Jim Stanley Harold Davis Wid Canter Paul Bullock Gerald Roofe Tom Dickerson Joe Janning Cy Hammond Jim Cunningham Buddy Cunningham Hattie Buck Alice France Joan Davis Margaret Williams and Barbara Fierce.

Barbara Fierce Donna Ruth Bond Marion Jim Stanley Harold Davis Wid” Canter Paul Bullock Gerald Roofe Tom Dickerson Joe Janning Cy” Hammond Jim Cunningham

Coed Prom Returns to Ohio University Tonight

The annual Ohio University Coed Prom runs 8 to 12 tonight in the Men's Gymnasium. Sponsored by the Women’s League since 1938, the semi formal event expects 1200 couples. Coed Prom Chair Nancy Quackenbush of Berea leads. Joan Frederick of Marion assists. Red Koons Orchestra provides the music. corsage prize to be awarded at climax.

Ohio University Women’s League Nancy Quackenbush Berea Joan Frederick Marion Red Koons Orchestra

Children Choir Practice and WSCS Circle Meet at Church

The Children's Choir of the First Methodist Church will hold a special practice Saturday February 8 at 1 p.m. at Central Ave church. WSCS Circle Two will gather in the church basement Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

First Methodist Church Central Ave WSCS Methodist Church

Ladies Auxiliary Elects District Officers at Plains Convention

The Ladies Auxiliary of the United Mine Workers of America held a district convention at The Plains with 53 representatives from Jacksonville Buchtel Glouster Chauncey The Plains. Mrs Sylvia Wallace was elected district president with Mrs May Miller and Mrs Lena Keeton as officers. Mrs Faye Losey presided and next district meeting set for April 1 in Chauncey.

Ladies Auxiliary of the United Mine Workers of America the Plains Jacksonville Buchtel Glouster Chauncey Faye Losey Sylvia Wallace May Miller Lena Keeton Plains

Hathomar Class Holds February Meeting at Church

Thirty five members attended the Hathomar Class February meeting Monday night at the First Methodist Church. A potluck dinner preceded the business meeting with ice cream and cake served by the committee. Reverend Don Allen was among those present.

First Methodist Church T. S. Robe Sam C. Warren P. S. Wamsley R. H. Jackson Lowell Patterson Don Allen Clarks Chapel Clarks Chapel Cemetery Association

Esther Class Hosts Meeting at Elkins Home

Esther Class of the Christian Church met at 103 State St with president Mrs. Swan opening. Mrs. Henderson led the program reading James Whitcomb Riley and two contests awarded to Mrs. Douglas and Mrs. Graham. Birthday dinner set for Feb 14 at 6 p.m. at the Christian Church. Refreshments by the social committee.

Esther The Christian Church H. A. Elkins State St T. L. Swan Sam Henderson James Whitcomb Riley S Your Romance Henderson C. H. Douglas Mona Graham Wilbur Young Nora Frank Edna LaFollett T. C. Pierce Bess Peugh

Broad Way Plays Review Presented by Gallipolis Women

Prof. George Starr Lasher of Ohio University spoke on Broadway shows of 1946 47 for the Women s Clubs of Gallipolis hosted by the Gallipolis Branch AAUW. Attendees included Ohio University alumnae and local businesspeople attend convention events in Cleveland and Columbus with hospital visits in Grant Hospital.

George Starr Lasher Ohio University School of Journalism Gallipolis American Association of University Women Byron Wolfe A. H. Carpenter Carpenter Hardware Company Ohio Retail Hardware Association Cleveland

Youth Week Banquet Marks 66th Endeavor Anniversary

The First Christian Church youth group celebrated National Youth Week with a 5:30 p.m. banquet sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Cameron and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Beverage. Katherine Hawk led songs while Dorothy Clutter Mary Maffett Lyndall Wooley and Donna Guthrie performed. Guest speaker Mrs. Burton Bidwell spoke on taking a stand, loyalty, faith, and consideration in school.

International Christian Endeavor Katherine Hawk Dorothy Clutter Mary Maffett Lyndall Wooley Donna Gutherie Burton Bidwell

Birthday Celebrations Reported for Keirns and Others

The piece notes February birthday celebrations at Amesville and Chauncey households. Mr. Spicer Keirns of Hooper Ridge received ice cream and cake with family, while Mrs. Margaret Keirns marked her 83rd birthday at home. February birthdays mentioned include Mrs. Ralph McKibben and Spicer Keirns.

Spicer Keirns Hooper Ridge Mr. Keirns George Keirns Otho Coon Eleanor and Esther Keirns Warren Easler Margaret Keirns Amesville R. D Ralph McRibben Chauncey McKibben

Club Calendar Highlights Wednesday and Thursday Meetings

The notice lists multiple Wednesday groups meeting at 8 p.m. including Novel Bridge Club with Dr Eileen Phillips at Northwood and a 7 p.m. session at the Presbyterian Church. Phi Mu Auxiliary at 7:30 p.m. with Mrs Glen Hanes. Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge at IOOF Hall with refreshments after. Athens County Council for Childhood Education at West Side School Auditorium with Miss Constance Harry as speaker. Thursday events include Kappa Phi at 8:30 p.m. at First Methodist Church, Ride-A-Wee Club at 10:30 a.m. for a Valentine luncheon hosted by Mrs Nora Frank, and Lydia Lash Evans Club at 2:30 p.m. with Mrs C E Thomas.

Presbyterian Church Phi Mu Glen Hanes Utah Place Ee Nannie Allom Rebekah Ioof Hall Athens County Nora Frank N. Congress Valentine

Plains Board to hire school bus driver Feb meeting

At their meeting Saturday February the Plains Board of Education will employ a school bus driver. Persons interested should send applications to any board member or C J McCullough clerk. Plains Board of Education clerk C J McCullough invites applicants.

Plains Board of Education C. J. McCullough

February Potpourri Mixes News and Local Flair

Snow and ice grip town as readers receive fresh notes on Ohio University’s literary scene and upcoming garden planning. OU alumni de Capite and Kircher join editorial staff while MacKinnon expands on 47 magazine. A West Virginia train wreck spills candy. a Cincinnati passenger recalls public address on The Cincinnatian. February birthdays, garden planning week, and lawn care tips from Anderson anchor the issue.

Mac” MacKinnon Ohio University John R. Whiting Mac Michael de Capite Ralph Kircher de Capite Maria Kircher

Clerks Chapel WSCS Meeting At Phillips Home

Clarks Chapel WSCS met Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs Nellie Phillips and Miss Mary Phillips. The meeting was led by vice president Mrs Helen Walls with devotions by Mrs Lettie Hedges. A short talk followed by Mrs Virgil Maxwell and a talk on the society’s origin by Mrs Nellie Phillips. Contests awarded to Mrs Helen Walls and Mrs Lettie Hedges. Refreshments were served by the hostesses with Mrs Hazel Young. Attendees included numerous named members and guests. Separately, Raymond Vernon Pennell was born January 21 at Sheltering Arms Hospital to Mr and Mrs Raymond Pennell Athens Route Two with grandparents listed. Washington’s request to Congress for his original commission as Commander-in-Chief is noted as denied.

Clarks Chapel WSCS Nellie Phillips Mary Phillips Helen Walls Lettie Hedges Virgil Maxwell Hazel Young Nelle Bell Benarda Phillips Barbara Jo Phillips Esther Goldsberry Gary Phillips Doris Bennett David Bennett Mary Hedges Eileen Walls Dale Goldsberry Carl Phillips Frank Phillips Edward Phillips Raymond Pennell Athens Raymond Vernon Sheltering Arms Hospital Floyd Townsend L. V. Malacarne Santa Ana Calif

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