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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1952

Page

6

Dohnanyi to Perform on Ohio University Campus

Renowned composer pianist and conductor Ernst von Dohnanyi arrives in Athens for a four day stay at Ohio University. He conducts the University Symphony Orchestra and participates in rehearsals lectures and public concerts through March 16 with events including a convocation March 3 and a major recital March 12 with violinist Francis Magnes. Tickets available at Logan's and Gande's.

Ernst von Dohnanyi Athens Ohio University von Dohnanyi Memorial Auditorium University Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Society Logan's Gandee's Ewing Auditorium

Athens Girls Join Alpha Gamma Delta at Initiation

Eleven girls were initiated into Zeta chapter at services on Saturday night in Athens. New members include Jan Tullis Jane Roseberry Lee Scott Patricia Burnett Jean Keel Helen Schuerlein Patricia Kurtz Carol Boyd Joann Penn Janice Phelps and Jane Morley. The initiation banquet Sunday afternoon awarded Mary Athearn the jeweled pin for top two semester scholarship and Marilyn Poling the improvement ring. Patricia Burnett received the gold paddle for the model pledge and Grace Fleischer was introduced as the new president by retiring president Celine Szaraz.

Zeta Chapter Alpha Gamma Delta Jan Tullis Jane Roseberry Athens Lee Scott Patricia Burnett Jean Keel Helen Schuerlein Patricia Kurtz Carol Boyd Joann Penn Janice Phelps Jane Morley Mary Athearn Marilyn Poling Grace Fleischer Celine Szaraz Ear

Legion Auxiliary Plans Initiation and Supper this Thursday

The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion will initiate 35 members Thursday at 8 30 PM in the Elks Club rooms. Mayor Peter B Seel William Stewart Racine eighth district commander Nolan Mace K T Crossen Post commander will speak. A 6 30 PM potluck dinner at the Legion Home precedes the initiation with a social hour afterward.

Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Elks Club Peter B. Seel William Stewart Racine Nolan Mace K. T. Crossen Legion Legion Home

Who's Coming and Going Major Nye Visits Athens

Major E L Nye stationed at Pepperrell Air Force Base Newfoundland arrived in Athens Sunday evening to visit his wife and son Phillip. Mrs Nye will return to Newfoundland with her husband and Phillip, a sophomore at Ohio University, plans to spend summer with his parents. Nearby Mrs John W Stack and daughters left for Mesquite Texas. Elizabeth Phillips, a nursing teacher in Cincinnati, spent the weekend with her parents in Northwood. J H Gross returned from a three month vacation in St Petersburg Florida. Athenians will attend Columbus performances of Member of the Wedding starring Ethel Waters with many locals listed as attending various performances.

E. L. Nye Pepperrell Air Force Base St. Johns Newfoundland Athens Phillip Major Nye New York City Wright Patterson Field Dayton Elizabeth Phillips Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati Frank Phillips Northwood Columbus Ethel Waters Margaret Benedict Mary Ness Jean Southworth Mildred Chatter Catharine Nelson Jean McFadden Dorothy Lasher Mary K. Forman Eloise Schill

Calendar of Wednesday club and social events

Calendar items list multiple meetings and gatherings across clubs and organizations. Notable entries include Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae with Marion Coe at N College 7 30 p.m. and Pocahontas Lodge potluck at Redman's Hall 7 30 p.m. Also garden club, homemakers, Rebekah Lodge, canasta, and Folk Festival practice at Grange Hall with times and brief hosting details.

Zeta Tau Alpha Marion Coe N. College Redman’s Hall

Marriage Announcement of Dorothy Goodwin and John Crawford Jr

The marriage of Dorothy Goodwin daughter of Mr and Mrs E M Pierce of Coolville to John Crawford Jr of Massillon son of Mr and Mrs John Crawford Sr of Coolville was announced. A single ring ceremony was held at Newman Baptist Church Newman on Friday February 15 at 8 pm officiated by Rev Thermer.

Dorothy Goodwin E. M. Pierce Coolville John Crawford Massillon Newman Baptist Church Newman Thermer S. Erie St

Girl Scout Director To Speak at Meeting

A joint meeting of Girl Scout Leaders and the Girl Scout Council will be Wednesday night at 7 30 in the Little Theater of the senior high school building. Polly Walden, executive director at Portsmouth, will be the speaker and refreshments will be served. The meeting is planned by the Leaders Association training and program committees chaired by Mrs. Paul Fontaine and Miss Gertrude Linnenbruegge.

Girl Scout Girl Scout Council Polly Walden Portsmouth Leaders Association Paul Fontaine Gertrude Linnenbruegge

Easy to Make Needlework and Patterns for 1952

Pattern details for sew-rite perforated designs in sizes 12 to 42 with basic fashion ideas for 1952. Includes Pattern No 8442 for a short sleeved dress and Pattern No 2975 day towels with silhouette cross stitch motifs. Addresses to order from Sue Burnett and Anne Cabot, with prices in coins.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N. Y Anne Cabot

Sayre Hears Guest Speakers At Meetings

The Sayre Study Circle held two February meetings with guest speakers Mrs. L A Hamilton and Mrs. P B Green. Hamilton reviewed the book Mother and Queen by Marion Crawford. Wolfe spoke on National and State Taxes.

Sayre Study Circle L. A. Hamilton Robert Hughes P. B. Green T. M. Wolfe R. J Studer Korea R. H. Jackson Hamilton Marion Crawford FE. R. Horn Wolfe

Tea for SAI Patronesses at Mrs Mitchell Home

The Sigma Alpha Iota patronesses attended a Sunday afternoon musical and tea hosted by Mrs. L. C. Mitchell. Jonquil and iris decor highlighted spring colors as seniors Helen Ledford Margaret McNary and Hazel Smith performed. Guests included Mrs. E. H Gaylord Mrs. Allen Kresge and others.

Sigma Alpha Iota L. C. Mitchell Helen Ledford Margaret McNary Hazel Smith Margaret Benedict E. H Gaylord Allen Kresge Richard Selleck William Brophy Mary Blayney Myra Jo Preston Grace Morley Mitchell 8. E. Emmons Chicago Fn. Oo

Plains Canasta Club Meets with Winners and Guests

The Plains Canasta Club gathered at Marilyn Shanklin’s home with prize winner Glenella Douglas and guest Peggy McDonald attending. Members present included Helen Langel Charlotte Hawk Mary Scott Elaine McGraner and Mary Michael. The next meeting is scheduled with Mary Scott on March 4.

Glenella Douglas Peggy McDonald Plains Canasta Club Marilyn Shanklin Helen Langel Charlotte Hawk Mary Scott Elaine McGraner Mary Michael

Blair announce birth daughter at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mr and Mrs Charles Blair announce the birth of a daughter at Sheltering Arms Hospital on February 14. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Phil Hess of Athens Route 4 and Mr and Mrs Martin Blair of Paintsville Kentucky.

Charles Blair Sheltering Arms Hospital Phil Hess Athens Martin Blair Paintsville

Jolly Workers Covered Dish Dinner at Vanderhof Home

The Vanderhof Jolly Workers hosted an all day meeting with a covered dish dinner at Mrs Ua Burdette's Coolville home. President Naomi Williams led the business session. program leader Mabel Kincaid gave readings by Marie Castle Ruby Vandall Oleta Weaver Clara Bailey Julia Deeter and Mavis Swan. A Valentine exchange entertained attendees.

Vanderhof Jolly Workers Club Ua Burdette Coolville Naomi Williams Mabel Kincaid Marie Castle Ruby Vandall Oleta Weaver Clara Baily Julia Deeter Mavis Swan Pauline Price Mariel Kincaid Ollie Swan Bertha Allen Alta Baily Anna Mae Washburn Itha Allen Clara Louise’ Baily Mida Miller Carrie Gainer Mary Ida Wise Leona Chapman

Wife confronts husband over office affair and disloyalty

Louise L recounts her husband Dr. Crane having an affair with a younger married woman, abandoning money support and family life. She suspects a psychological motive such as the Ponce de Leon Complex and worries about job risk and the impact on their children. The column promises expert explanation tomorrow.

Phi Delts Plan Founders Day Banquet with New Officers

Phi Delta Theta Alumni Club elected officers Sunday at the active chapter house 10 W Mulberry St. R Kenneth Kerr Jr named president with Joseph Chapman as vice president and Ralph Clark as secretary treasurer. Founders Day banquet planned for March 29 at Scott Quadrangle with committees named for program entertainment and fundraising.

Phi Delta Theta W. Mulberry St R. Kenneth Kerr, Jr Joseph Chapman Ralph Clark Scott Quadrangle Paul Beckley Martin Hecht A. Lincoln Fisch Wheatley Link Kenneth Kerr Robert Wren Robbin Gardner Charles W. Reamer Ways and Means Richard McKinstry Dwight Rutherford

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