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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1950

Page

6

Readers Review and Novel Critique Mixed at Convocation

Frances Magnes and David Garvey performed at Ohio University in Memorial Auditorium during the sixth university convocation. The issue also reviews Gordon Sager's Run, Sheep, Run noting a West Indies setting, a cast of socialites, and a surreal masked ball finale with animal imagery and critique of idle leisure.

Paul Fontaine Ohio University School of Music Frances Magnes David Garvey Memorial Auditorium

Personal notices and wedding guests fill weekend events

Mr. and Mrs. A. D. McPherson hosted family visitors including Mrs. Jim Loofbourrow of Ada and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mathews of New Lexington for the wedding of Miss Phyllis Mathews and Mr. Max Duncan. Additional guests included Mrs. Fannie Gunder and Mary, and Mrs. Luella Smith of Coolville.

A. D. McPherson N. Congrams St Jim Loofbourrow Ada Harry Mathews New Lexington Phyllis Mathews Max Duncan Fannie Gunder Mary Luella Smith Coolville C. E. Snyder Franklin Ave Ruth Smith Townsend St

Shower honors Miss Phyllis Mathews on eve of wedding

Mrs A D McPherson and Mrs Jim Loofbourrow hosted a Friday evening shower at the McPherson home 162 N Congress St Ada in honor of Miss Phyllis Mathews bride of Mr Max Duncan. Guests included Mrs George Mathews Miss Doris Mathews Mrs J L Duncan Ursula Green Mrs Richard Hoffman Ardath Hansen Mrs Carl Miller Mrs William Clark Miss Mildred Allen Mrs Frank Chadwick Mrs James Duncan Mrs Fred McBee Mrs Claire Berry and Mrs Dwight Duncan.

A. D. McPherson N. Congress St Jim Loofbourrow Ada McPherson Home Phyllis Mathews Max Duncan George Mathews Doris Mathews J. L. Duncan Ursula Green Richard Hoffman Ardath Hansen Carl Miller William Clark Mildred Allen Frank Chadwick James Duncan Fred McBee Claire Berry Dwight Duncan

Annual Sweetheart Dance By Alpha Delta Pi Sorority

Alpha Delta Pi sorority hosted its annual Sweetheart Dance at Athens Country Club with Jon Gant’s band. Valentine theme décor featured white crepe paper, red domes and lace hearts. Chaperones were Mrs. Mattie Albaugh and Prof. and Mrs. Carl O. Hanson. guests included President and Mrs. John C. Baker and deans and professors.

Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Athens Country Club Jon Gant Mattie Albaugh Carl O. Hanson John C. Baker Leona Wise Felsted Maurel Hawkins D. R. Clippinger G. B. Paulsen P. L. Peterson A. R. Kresge Jo- Ann Paterna Marilyn Atkin Marjorie Wachs Virginia Truelove Norma DeJoy Jacquelyn Deem Joan Davis Rosemary Bower

Betty Newton To Lead At Gas Institute Event

Betty Newton of The Ohio Fuel Gas Co will participate in the 1950 Gasco Food Institute at Athens High School Auditorium on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. Lean a UW home economics graduate and one of 50 women in company home service she will speak demonstrate for clubs PTA churches and aid teachers and church women in menu planning. Contact at 50 S South St.

Frieda Lean Betty Newton Ohio Fuel Gas Co Gasco Food Institute Athens High School Miss Lean University of Wisconsin PTA Gas Company S. South St

One Love Not the Only Fate in Romantic Feeling

Dr Crane counsels that emotions go beyond a single love and that grief fear anger and love can recur. Verna argues love is not repeated, but the piece explains romantic attachment grows from habit and shared experiences.

Verna

Patriotic Program At DUV Meeting Highlights History

The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Mrs. Joan Ellis Wool Tent 100, met in IOOF Hall Friday evening. Members presented Washington and Lincoln readings, sketched life eras, and displayed a cherry tree craft. Four members wore best historical costumes, and a Valentine exchange preceded refreshments.

Joan Ellis Daughters of Union Veterans of Smith Blanch Dean Blanche McCune Nora Atkinson Price Mary Dicken Bertha Pierce McCune Dicken

We the Women Compromise for a Happy Marriage

Ruth Millett advises a bewildered wife and her husband to find balance between social demands. The wife resists constant club life while the husband wants frequent outings. both should compromise to share evenings and daily time, with the wife gradually joining social activities.

Hollywood Notes on War Screens and Star Gossips

Hollywood amplifies World War II stories with hits like Battle ground Twelve O Clock High and Sands of Iwo Jima while D-Day and Dunkirk projects rise. Betsy Drake pitches a soap title, Rex Harrison and Lilli Palmer deny divorce rumors, and Jack Carson gains custody details as Edward Everett Horton heads to TV in March.

Erskine Johnson Hollywood NEA Iwo Jima Dunkirk Jack Carson Kay St. Germain Jack Edward Everett Horton

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