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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1950

Page

6

Faculty Wives Club Hosts Tea at Ohio University

The Society notes show the Faculty Wives' Club of Ohio University held its regular monthly meeting in the Faculty Club on Wednesday afternoon. Chairmen for the tea were Mrs. T. C. McCracken and Mrs. Victor Whitehouse. Mrs. E. J. Taylor poured, with iris and forsythia arrangements and a Valentine theme. Committee helpers included Mrs. W. S. Bentley and many others listed.

Faculty Wives’ Club of Ohio University Faculty Club T. C. McCracken Victor Whitehouse E. J. Taylor W. 8. Bentley J. H. Day L. G. DeLong John Edwards J. W. Innes P. G. Krauss J. A. Leavitt J. R. Morton Marvin Robinson Emmett Rowles L. Shoemaker M. T. Sturgeon Taylor

Dividends of 1950 Theme for OU Coed Prom

Ohio University's annual Coed Prom sponsored by Women's League will be held Saturday from 8 30 p m to 12 a m in the Men's Gym with Dick Buntz playing The "Dividends of 1950" theme features stock market decorations and checkbook styled programs Women invite men perform corsages and escorts then in turnabout after midnight men resume normal roles Prizes for prettiest most original and originality will be awarded by Athens stores with a third prize from a national cosmetic company Leaders include LeDale Williams Ann Hammerle Jane Windisch Mary Newkirk and Dru Riley Athenians Sally Fisher Joan Vance and Laura Anderson are among those working on the prom

Ohio University Women’s League Dick Buntz Athens LeDale Williams Ann Hammerle Women's League Jane Windisch Mary Newkirk Dru Riley Sally Fisher Joan Vance Laura Anderson

Dinner Honors Flora Steinmetz 70th Birthday

A birthday dinner honored Flora Steinmetz on her 70th birthday along with other Hartman family members. Attendees included Robert Hartman Jr Albany Ray Hartman Zanesville Leo Hartman Columbus and relatives Wallace Tom Stella Mae Carpenter Henry Steinmetz Albany Ronald Hartman Burrell Harman Columbus Mabel Hartman Zanesville.

Flora Steinmetz Robert E. Hartman Albany Robert Hartman, Jr Ray Hartman Zanesville Leo Hartman Columbus Wallace Tom Stella Mae Carpenter Henry Steinmetz Ronald Burrell Harman Colum Mabel Hartman

Shower Honors Miss Mathews

Miss Phyllis Mathews is celebrated in a linen shower hosted by Miss Ardath Hansen and Mrs. Claire E. Berry at 42 Strathmore Blvd. The guest list includes her mother Mrs. George Mathews and many relatives and friends. The couple, Phyllis Mathews and John M. Duncan, are set to marry on Sunday.

Phyllis Mathews John M. Duncan Ardath Hansen Claire E. Berry Mary Hughes Berry M. D. Hughes Strathmore Blvd George Mathews Doris Mathews J. L. Duncan E. A. Hansen L. A. Wigal Richard Hoffman Carl Miller Robert Murray Carl Mathews, Jr James Loofbourrow Bert Barnes, Jr William Clark Donna P. Faine Gerald Spurgeon Sue Rowland Ursula Green Betty Thomas

Suit Showdown for Spring Slim and Bloused Silhouettes

New York designer styles showcase two spring silhouettes. Hattie Carnegie presents a pencil slim suit with a waist emphasis and pointed appliques. Nettie Rosenstein shows a bloused steel blue gabardine suit with a belted jacket and full peplum styled to enhance the top.

Epsie Kinard NEW York NEA Hattie Carnegie Nettie Rosen

Children See Adults Cry and React to Emotions

Dr. Crane explores how children perceive grown ups as omnipotent and react when seeing a parent cry. Judy’s remark reveals a child’s longing to witness male tears and the shift in perspective when a powerful figure shows vulnerability. The piece links child psychology to tales and fairy stories, urging parental openness to tears.

Judy Ster Jack

Granges Pick County Project For Athens County

Granges choose Caring for the Children's Home as a county project at a pot luck dinner of the Home Economics Committee of the subordinate Granges of Athens County. Ten Granges were represented, with plans to report monthly and select individual projects for their homes.

Athens County Harry Henry York Bessie Cartwright Lena Martin Trimble Mable Smith Faye Wingett Lodi Villa Henry Gertrude Radford Verna Marquis Elizabeth Neutzling Hazel Morrison Athens Jeannine Jago Cecia Withem Merle Potter L. C. Petty Thelma Sheridan Amesville Virgene Parsons Rome Leida Frost Frost Nancy Pierce Lillian Jones Erma Wagoner Summit Lucy Sutton Canaan Maude Knowlton Omia Ingram Albany Helen Rogers Elizabeth Clark Coolville Bess Fleck University Terrace Joe Klingenberg Bessie Fairchild

Federation Circle Meeting Discusses Sex Education Program

Federation Circle of Child Conservation League met Monday evening at Cottage Tea House with Mrs. Thomas Rose and Mrs. Dar Tell Tom hosting. President Mrs. Richard Phillips led the business session. program chair Mrs. Richard Banks led a discussion on sex education for very young children. A new welfare chairman, Mrs. Robert Wren, and new members Mrs. M. K. Fugate and Mrs. Robert Baur attended. A guest meeting is planned next month featuring a book review by Mrs. Burton Massie.

Federation Circle of Child Conservation League Cottage Tea House Thomas Rose Dar- Tell Tom Richard Phillips Richard Banks Robert Wren M. K. Fugate Robert Baur Burton Massie

Mothers Circle Meeting Hosts Talk on Religious Training

Mrs. John Ashton welcomed Mothers Circle members on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Fred Luchs spoke on religious training in the home, introduced by Virginia Seward. Refreshments followed, served by Mrs. Ashton with help from her daughter Virginia and Virginia Huffman.

John Ashton Mothers’ Circle Fred Luchs

Initiation Of Ten Members By Sigma Phi Gamma at Athens Hotel

Ten new members joined the Alpha Tau chapter of Sigma Phi Gamma during a Sunday initiation at the Athens Hotel. Names include Beverlee Bolin and Betty Wagner among others. ceremony led by Mrs. Mary Kollister with candle light by Mrs. Richard Hoffman. A dinner at Van Meter's followed. speeches and a prayer closed the program.

Alpha Tau Chapter Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Athens Hotel Beverlee Bolin H. B. Boles Betty Wagner Marjorie Reed Paul Smith Martha Lou Yeaguer Patricia Laziman Charles Hayes Rosa Mae Dewey Shirley James Mary Kollister Richard Hoffman Betty Henderson Edna Kasler Emmagene Davis Lois Shafer Elizabeth Moore James Souders Middleport L. A. Wigal

National Guard Dance for Athens County High School Students

The Ohio National Guard sponsors the annual Valentine Ball for students from 11 Athens County high schools. The event runs Saturday 8 to 12 in the Armory with king and queen candidates from each school and a 10 pm judging, no admission charge, and a National Anthem closing at midnight. Paul Allen and his orchestra provide music.

National Guard The Ohio National Guard Athens County Cal United States Athens Amesville Glouster the Plains Shade Chauncey-Dover Stewart Coolville Jacksonville- Trimble Carthage-Troy Albany Paul Allen

American Legion Auxiliary Valentine Party Planned

The American Legion Auxiliary invites members and guests to a Valentine party at the Legion home Saturday evening with music and dancing. Attendees should bring sandwiches. refreshments will be provided by the auxiliary. Carl H. Roberts of 39 Grosvenor St. travels to Denver from Feb 11 to 15 for professional meetings with two associations.

Pallas Club O. D. Morrison N. Congress St Albany Grange Kappa Phi City Hall Amsey Hooper H. M. Woods W. State St American Legion Auxiliary Auxiliary Carl H. Roberts Grosvenor St Denver Colo Association For Student Teaching Association For Supervision and Curriculum Development

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