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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1949

Page

6

Dessert Party Honors Bride Elect at Ohio University

The staff of University Elementary School hosted a dessert party and shower for Mrs. Evelyn Duffey at Miss Mabel Olson’s apartment on January 21. Games and social visiting filled the evening. Duffey will wed Mc Silas Anderson, soon. Duffey is design instructor at Ohio University, while Anderson is acting psychology instructor there.

University Mabel Olson Evelyn Duffey Duffey Silas Anderson School of Design Ohio University Anderson The

Lambda Chi Winter Formal Bright with Mardi Gras Theme

Lambda Chi Delta at Ohio University held a winter formal at the Berry Hotel on Saturday night with a Mardi Gras atmosphere. Music by Dick Buntz and orchestra. entry featured a large mask doorway, balloons, a glitter sombrero, and decorated walls. Faculty guests included Dean W L Tompkins, Dr and Mrs Carl Gustavson, Prof George Starr Lasher, and Miss Isabelle Work.

Lambda Chi Delta Ohio University Berry Hotel Dick Buntz John Pagialori Mary Maddock Gray Cox Pete Tompko Dean W. L. Tompkins Carl Gustavson George Starr Lasher Isabelle Work

Mechanicsburg Band Boosters name chairmen for Laffacade show

The Mechanicsburg Band Boosters named chairmen for the Laffacade magic show featuring Jack Courtney on Thursday February 3 at the school auditorium to raise funds for 40 band uniforms. Opening at 7 30 p m the event promises family fun with the Myrthwake Magician presenting feats of magic and tickets available at the door or from committee members.

Mechanicsburg Jack Courtney William P. Mac Si Allen Raymond A. Lee Edson Hawk Reuben Meisner Wilbur Linsecott Thelma Lawson Carl House Arthur Brooks Wilbur Linscott Catherine King

Realizing duties at a large home party

The guide advises planning for the host to stand at the door most of the event and asks to recruit friends to remain throughout the reception to handle introductions. This ensures guests are greeted and proper etiquette is maintained during the tea or reception.

Roy Rogers forms riders club to teach kids safety

Hollywood star Roy Rogers plans a Riders Club to teach safety rules to children, adding membership cards and a rule set in his comic books and Mutual network show. He describes parenting methods with firm discipline and affection, citing past belt lectures and a successful lie-free period. A separate notice notes a Senior Child Conservation League Circle meeting at 93 Maplewood Drive on Tuesday at 7 30 p.m.

Gene Handsaker Roy Rogers Roy Dickie Roy Rogers Riders Club Trigger Mutual Dale Evans Gene Autry Cheryl Linda Child Conservation League William J. Davidson Maplewood Drive

Informal Men’s Party Led by President Dennis

The January 20 informal program at the Presbyterian Church was presided by Robert Dennis. J E Thackery led singing with Jonathan Thackery on piano as plans for the year were discussed. Refreshments were served by Women’s Association Group Five.

Robert Dennis Presbyterian Church J. E. Thackery Jonathan Women’s Association Don Millikan John Jagers

Cleveland Orchestra Leader To Conduct Salzburg Festival

George Szell, conductor of the Cleveland Orchestra, has accepted an invitation to conduct at the Salzburg Festival next August. He will lead four performances of Strauss Der Rosenkavalier with the Vienna State Opera and one symphony concert with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Dates not announced.

Cleveland George Szell Cleveland Orchestra der Rosenkavalier Vienna State Opera Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Rich Cream Skin Routine Tips for Quick Benefits

The article advises applying night cream for about 20 minutes before sleep rather than overnight. Keep the jar by the bed and use reading time to let the cream work, then tissue off grease. Start with a clean face, using a hot cloth steam to enhance absorption.

Club Calendar Highlights Local Meetings and Birth Notice

Publicity committee schedules at the Presbyterian Church 7 p.m. Monday. Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary meets Tuesday 8 p.m. at the chapter house. Women’s Association group meetings run across Tuesday at multiple addresses with sales tax receipts to be brought. Athens church circles meet Tuesday and Thursday with various hostesses and activities. Parents announce birth of a son for Gordon and Betty Chevalier of Chester on Jan 19 at St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg.

Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary Phi Delta Theta Women’s Association Presbyterian Church J. S. Algeo Richland G. E. McLaughlin Franklin O. D. Morrison Sunnyside H. E. Miller E. State M. D. Hughes Strathmore Blvd Athens Council of Church Women Methodist Church Church Women of Athens Red Cross County Herman Humphrey H. F. Kellogg Noble Grands Club Emma Bennett Montrose Ave Gordon Chevalier Chester St. Joseph’s Hospital Parkersburg

Teens debate crew cuts and dance themes in 1949

A lively social column covers teen fashion shifts from short hairdo trends to home haircuts and boys’ reactions. It details Hillel Foundation Mardi Gras dance at Ohio University with music by Ray Lawrence, chaperones, and honored guests, plus a DIY moccasin shoe project and Camp Fire Girls democracy birthday plan with a Democracy Treasure Hunt activity.

St. Louis Camp Fire

Dime with its mottoes and a baby's lullaby music tale

Donald Fornato 17 of New York City wrote an original tune from his baby sister Patricia Ann cries. The piece begins with the child sleeping in her crib and progresses through sounds like a rattle and rocking. He performed for a large audience and plans to study music in college while playing piano with a dance band weekends. Freddy Martin Ike Carpenter Vaughn Monroe and Fran Warren are noted for their records.

Donald Patricia Ann Freddy Martin Amy Ike Carpenter Vaughn Monroe Fran Warren Joe Rose Murphy A Little Bird Perry Como Tommy Dorsey

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