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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1948

Page

9

Athenians to Play With Ohio University Orchestra Sunday

The University Symphony Orchestra conducted by DeForest W. Ingerham will perform at Memorial Auditorium Sunday at 8 p.m. The ensemble draws from Ohio University students, faculty, and Athens residents including Dorothy Peoples Lavely Patricia Brider Sam Carpenter and others. Admission is free.

Ohio University University Symphony Orchestra DeForest W. Ingerham Athens Dorothy Peoples Lavely Richard Selleck Carl Nessley Patricia Brider Sam Carpenter L. C Mitchell Dean Maurel Hawkins Edgar Moore Armida” Koivisto Richard Clayton Edwin T. Hellebrandt Phillip Bley Lewis

Banquet Showcases Paris Theme by OU French Clubs

Ohio University two French clubs Alliance and Cercle Francis held a Paris themed banquet at Thackeray House Tuesday evening. Marie Cassigneul, Paris native and OU graduate student, acted as guide. Michael Marshall led as commissioner with captain Richard Colvin. Guests included Col. and Mrs. Spidell and faculty members. Honorary members Dr Noss Miss Allan Mrs Schmalz and Mr DeFazio.

Paris Ohio University Thackeray House Marie Cassigneul Michael Marchal France Richard Colvin Col Col. and Mrs. Spidell, Dr. Rice, Dr. Ondes Miss Lette Mesdames Thompson Sotak Mr. Witsberger Alliance Cercle Francis Dr. Noss Miss Allan Schmalz DeFazio Miss Cassigneul Marilyn Simons

Canaanville WSCS Holds February Meeting at Church

The February meeting of the Canaanville WSCS was held at the church on Tuesday February 17 with 21 members and one guest. Mrs Nellie McAfee presided and devotions were led by Mrs Florence Gaston. Hostesses were Mrs Edith Channell, Mrs Lucy Sutton and Mrs Blanch Mills.

Canaanville Wscs Nellie McAfee Florence Gaston Cecla Clark Mary Rose Bernice Barnhart Edith Channell Lucy Sutton Blanch Mills

Latin Club Plans Theme for March

The Plains High School Latin Club met to plan a St Patrick’s Day program. Mary Mason opened the meeting and Donna Thompson read the minutes. Janice Sparks modeled ancient Roman attire and provided cookies and ice cream. Members present included Mason Miller Sparks Thompson Bryan Hanning Nida McAllister Allen Woods and advisor Mrs Adda Maccombs. Thelma Gabriel was absent. Future discussion on a new club name will occur at the March 4 meeting.

Plains High School Latin Club Mary Mason Donna Thompson Janice Sparks Pat Hanning Bette Bryan David Miller Marjorie Sparks

Upbringing As Child Key to Happy Marriage Says Woman

Mrs. E. L. Chapman of Sunnyside Drive claims a child's upbringing shapes happiness in marriage. She and husband of 56 years stress religious formation, responsibility, and working together to earn a living. Their family, including three children, has a history of long marriages and active crafts like rugs, with Mrs. Chapman’s prizes at the county fair.

E. L. Chapman Sunnyside Drive Tv Yeas Chapman United States Buffalo Calf Spencer W.va

We the Women by Ruth Millett cautions on marriage insults

In a strong plea, Ruth Millett cites Dr Albert Vail to argue that referring to a wife as boss undermines both spouses and the marriage. The author warns men that such jokes hurt wives and dignity, with a personal birthday note noting 600 Willadene Hooper’s upcoming first birthday in four years on February 29.

Albert A. Vail de Paul University Willadene Hooper Dairy Ave

Jackson Twins Among Initiates In Sigma Theta Gamma Fraternity

Fifteen Ohio University students were initiated into Sigma Theta Gamma at the fraternity house Sunday afternoon. Recipients with 3.0+ GPAs earned awards from the alumni group. Notable listed initiates include William Butler Robert Davidson John Cassidy Hayden Crabtree Norman Crabtree Arthur Davis Robert Davis Jackson Thomas Dill Milton Ganger Clayton Gottfried Joseph Hamula Richard Hibard James Kotapish Robert Sanders William Whipple and others. The Crabtrees are twins. Whipple and Hibard’s fathers were alumni at Ohio University.

Ohio University Sigma Theta Gamma Fraternity Fraternity William Butler Robert Davidson Newark John Cassidy Warren Hayden Crabtree Norman Crabtree Arthur Davis Robert Davis Jackson Thomas Dill Groveport Milton Ganger Cleveland Heights Clayton Gottfried Athens Joseph Hamula Elyria Richard Hibbard Pittsburgh James Kotapish Cleveland Robert Sanders Lakewood William Whipple Canton Whipple Hibbard Crabtrees

Younger Set Glee Club to Perform With Girls

Friday lunch rehearsals by the Boys Glee Club directed by Mr. Fingerhut as they prepare to perform with the Girls Glee Club in assembly. Alumni listed include Rupel Perkins Frank Dilley Bill McKee Ronnie Ridenour Dick Thompson Sam Henderson Sam Carpenter and Dick Flowers. Also notes dates for the CMC Sweetheart Formal Dance at Berry Ballroom on March 19 and urged support for the AHS team with upcoming tournament next week.

Rhoda Rosenfeld Boys Glee Club Mr. Fingerhut Girls Glee Club Rupel Perkins Frank Dilley Bill McKee Ronnie Ridenour Dick Thompson Sam Henderson Sam Carpenter Dick Flowers Jerry Hot Shot Evans Dewey Laughlin Mechanicsburg Berry Ballroom CMC

Athens DAR Hears Talk on Schools

Miss Nelle Pickering spoke on DAR approved schools at the Athens Nabby Lee Ames Chapter meeting held at the Cottage Tea Room. She noted DAR supports Tamassee and Kate Duncan Smith schools and contributes to 12 others. Mary Williams and Lowell Burnell were named delegates to DAR National Congress in Washington in April. Margaret Robe, Athens High School senior, won the statewide Good Citizenship contest among 1,167 entrants and will attend the state DAR conference in March and the National Congress.

Nelle Pickering DAR Athens National Congress W. G. Danford Maude Rutherford W. Y. Hannum Joan Cross H. L. Atkinson

Lionel Barrymore Reflects on Career Pain and Fame

The 69 year old actor, confined to a wheelchair by arthritis, insists he has no unfulfilled ambitions and criticizes the public taste while driving daily to a Warner sound stage. He defends audiences shaping cinema and dismisses interest in his etchings and piano pieces. Mr and Mrs W J Smith Jr of La Grange Illinois visit Chatsworth friends at 10 N May Ave.

Lionel Barrymore Lionel Napoleon Barrymore Chatsworth Warner Sound W. J. Smith, Jr la Grange Ill H. A. McCaskill May Ave

Hartford Junior American Citizens Club at DAR meeting

The Hartford Junior American Citizens Club presented a program at the DAR meeting in Pt Pleasant directed by Wetzel Fields. Participants included Lois Gibbs Marjorie Howard Helen Marie Hudson Margaret Crump Lester Gibbs and Far Dean Knight. S-Sgt and Mrs John Aumiller and their son plan to Europe where Sgt Miller will serve after re enlistment. Miller is in three months training at Aberdeen Maryland en route to warrant officer. Mr and Mrs George Goodnite report their son Dale in Guam promoted from corporal to sergeant. he is a mechanic Virginia Carleton.

Hartford DAR Pt. Pleasant Wetzel Fields Lois Gibbs Marjorie Howard Helen Marie Hudson Margaret Crump Lester Gibbs Far Dean Knight John Aumiller Mary Aumiller Europe Miller Army Aberdeen George Goodnite Dale Army Air Force Guam South Pacific

Lee's Balsam Relief Ad Promises Comfort Since 1898

An old time medical advertisement touts Lee's Balsam as relief for rheumatism neuritis and muscular aches. It emphasizes reliability time tested efficacy and urges purchase at Gallaher’s Drug Store and other druggists.

Lee All Drugeists Gallaher’s

Ohio University seniors Bibbee and Price literary recital evening

Arlene Bibbee and Eileen Price present senior recital programs at 7 p.m. Saturday in Music Hall Auditorium. Bibbee, student of Helen Hedden Roach, engaged in campus music roles including Women's Glee Club president and Sigma Alpha Iota secretary. Price, Marietta junior, studies with Allen Kresge and organ with Virgil Myers and Betty Wendleken, has been church organist and Bach Festival participant.

School of Music Ohio University Arlene Bib Eileen Price Music Hall Arlene Bibbee Helen Hedden Roach Akron High School Akron University Women’s Glee Club Sigma Alpha _ Iota Kappa Phi Wesley Foundation First Methodist Church W.R

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