Commencement Weekend at Ohio University Draws Alumni
A bright busy weekend at Ohio University features commencement activities, picnics under the McGuffey Elms, and a President’s reception. Alumni and families crowd campus scenes on Court Street with out of state plates and festive gatherings around Memorial Auditorium and East Wing.
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Athens
Ohio University
Court St
Athens Country Club
James
Elms
McGuffey
Memorial Auditorium
East Wing
Who's Going And Coming
Mr and Mrs Byron Jenkinson and daughters Billa Rae and Marian Ann return to Lancaster after visiting Mrs Jenkinsons parents Mr and Mrs Carl Cox Richland Ave Mrs Sam Harshman former Athenian graduating from Ohio Wesleyan University was guest of Mr and Mrs C E Atkinson 70 N High St Doris Sponseller of Ohio University called home by death of her father Harvey Sponseller Raymond Lee born to Raymond and Raymond Davis Rocky River former Athenian Ohio University graduate teaches in East High School Cleveland Prof and Mrs A E Wagner and son Ralph depart for Fostoria then Ann Arbor to attend University of Michigan commencement Robert Wagner to join University of Wisconsin faculty after PhD degree Miss Cledythe Kincade earns nursing degree at Camden Clarke Hospital with family present S C Hartman and family back from United States Naval Academy Annapolis Herbert Hartman to resume government work West Coast Ruth Bobo spends weekend with cousin Bernita Konkoskia Lancaster Clarence C Sams to undergo cataract surgery in Columbus
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Jenkinson
Billa Rae
Marian Ann
Lancaster
Sam Harshman
Ohio Wesleyan University
C. E. Atkinson
N. High St
Harshman
Phi Mu
Doris Sponseller
Ohio University
North
Canton
Harvey Sponseller
Raymond Lee
Raymond Davis
Rocky River
Davis
East High School
Cleveland
Ellen Burriss
Wellsville
A. E. Wagner
Ralph
Fostoria
P. L. Jones
Ralph Wagner
Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Robert Wagner
Michigan
University of Wisconsin
Cledythe Kincade
T. O. Kincade
Athens
Camden Clarke Hospital
Parkersburg
S. C. Hartman
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Herbert
Ruth Bobo
N. McKinley Ave
Bernita Konkoskia
Clarence C. Sams
Mill St
Columbus
Sams
Commencement Guests Hear Club Concert at Memorial Auditorium
The Ohio University Men's Glee Club directed by P L Peterson presented a formal concert in Memorial Auditorium. The program featured solo and group performances by Quigley Pace Stratemeyer and the Varsity Quartet among others, concluding with Mendelssohn and The Vagabond. Past Chiefs' Club held a social potluck at Mrs. Caroline Kelley's home with prize drawing and musical interludes.
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Ohio University Men's Glee Club
P. L. Peterson
Memorial Auditorium
Leoni Lord
Bortniansky- Whitford
Noble Cain
Robert Quigley
Peterson
Haydn
R. Cox
Handel
Quigley
Earl Kelly
Varsity
Harold Carlisle
Charles Floyd
Addison Dixon
William Johnston
de Sandman
Protheroe
Logan
Stocco
Ethelbert Nevin
Messrs
Roush
Carlisle
Magalus
Sherman
Painter
Pace
Ludwinski
Dixon
Clark
Evans
Johnston
Jeanne Pace
Mr. Kelly
E. Charles
Bishop
Janet Stratemeyer
Miss Pace
Mr. Peterson
Glee Club
Mendlessohn
W. Williams
C. C. Robinson
School of Music
Ohio University
Ben Cox
Bortniansky Whitford
Varsity Quartet
Nevin
Charles Roush
John Magulas
John Sherman
John Painter
Loren Pace
Dan Ludwinski
William Clark
Richard Evans
Class Gatherings At Local Churches This Week
Martzolff Class of the First M E Church will meet in the parish rooms Thursday at 7 30 p m. Philathea Class of the First Christian Church plans a pot luck picnic Tuesday meet at the church at 5 30 p m and bring own table service.
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Philathea
First Christian Church
Esther
Friendly Society of the Presbyterian Church
Richland Avenue
Highway Wives Club Entertains at Picnic
The Highway Wives Club hosted their husbands and children at a wiener roast in Picnic Park on Pomeroy Road, with 60 guests attended by committee members Mrs. Lloyd Pierce Mrs. Harold Linscott and Mrs. Harold Peacock. President Mrs. Ralph Wright aided in arrangements. Mrs. Marie Lewis left for Memphis Tennessee to visit Mr. and Mrs. Max Lewis and grandson Allen Lewis. Her son Mr. Max Lewis will meet her in Louisville Kentucky. G A Coe Wa Leo Williams and Miss Mary Williams were in Hebron Sunday to attend the illness of their sister Mrs. J A Lew.
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Herman G. James
Clark E. Williams
James
Genevieve James
Edith Prentis
Esther Collicott
Helen K. Lacey
Highway Wives’ Club
Nice’s
Pomeroy Road
Lloyd Pierce
Harold Linscott
Harold Peacock
Ralph Wright
Marie Lewis
W. Union St
Memphis
Tenn
Max Lewis
Allen Lewis
Loulaville
G. A. Coe
Leo Williams
Mary Williams
Hebron
J. A. Lew
Memorial Dance Club Recital Highlights Modern Pieces
The Dance Club directed by Miss Gertrude Wesselson staged an interpretive modern recital at Memorial Auditorium on Saturday evening. Sections showcased tools of movement, original sketches by club women, and final performances with percussion, concluding with a folk and modern mix. The program featured Eleanor Cook, Elma Hill, Margarethe Faulstich, Arlyne Demmy, Eleanor Kent, and Polly Shea among others, with choral and glee club interludes by the Men’s Glee Club and university quartet.
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Gertrude Wesselson
Memorial Auditorium
Eleanor Cook
Elma Hill
W. D. Hill
E. State St
Margarethe Faulstich
Arlyne Demmy
Eleanor Kent
Earl Kelly
Polly Shea
John Whiting
Helen Gamertsfelder
W. S. Gamertsfelder
Morris Ave
Shea
Ibert
Schmabine
Miss Kent
Miss Shea
Mr. Kelly
P. L. Peterson
Missionary Society Plans Picnic and Teas at First Methodist
The Foreign Missionary Society of First Methodist Church held a Friday devotions meeting led by Mrs. P. G. Dowler on "The Good Shepherd." The program featured readings of Psalm 23, solos by Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Bolin, and Mrs. Pearson, along with remarks by Miss Virginia McGee on missionary trends and future plans. The annual picnic meeting is set for 3 PM with honorary members as guests, followed by a tea on June 11 from 3 to 5 PM hosted by Mrs. Goodwin and others.
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P. G. Dowler
Foreign Missionary Society
First Methodist Church
W. E. Clark
Guy Bolin
H. L. Goodwin
Dowler
Christ
Nelle Pickering
Edith McBee
M. M. Kerr
J. A. Palmer
Frederick Pearson
Homer Wolfe
Inez Alexander
W. N. Slutz
Lulu Poston
S. E. Carpenter
A. E. Wagner
William Seaman
Virginia McGee
King's Heralds
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings
The American Legion Auxiliary plans a June meeting on Monday at 7 30 PM at the Legion Home with listed hostesses. Other groups including Athenian Temple staff and Pythian Sisters prepare practice and gatherings at local halls and churches through Tuesday with family potluck, missionary society, Children Day practice, and church group meetings.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
South Court Street
Leta McLaughlin
Josephine McLaughlin
J. T. Merwin
Harley Moler
Marie Wyckoff
IOOF
Williams-Robinson Featured in Serenade Solo
Miss Pace sang the incidental solo in Serenade. Accompanists were Mr. Ben Cox and Miss Eleanor Stiles.
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Quick's
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Ax Scholls
Meep the
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Caroline Kelley
Elsie Finsterwald
Hannah Mills
Margaret McHarg
Ethel Farrow
Lillian Cokenougher
Farrow
Mary Margaret
Louise Kelley
I. N. McHarg
New Marshfield Road
Thelma Linscott
Dr. Scholl
Milldeck’s Shoe Store
Slingluff
Shipme
Lamborn
Mary Ellen Bibbee
E. C. Bibbee
Bibbee
Pi Beta Phi
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Alpha Kappa Delta
National
Athena
YWCA
Episcopal Students’ Club
Episcopal Choir
Adele Garrison
Madge
Dicky
Bill
Hank
Junior
Roderick
Highway Wives Club
Oan
Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
V. C. Vickers
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Clover Farm
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