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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1935

Page

8

Rainy University Campus Concert Delights Small Crowd

On the Ohio University campus a summer band concert drew a modest turnout yet generated strong enthusiasm. Students, mothers with strollers, and townsfolk filled Memorial Auditorium steps and campus doorways, reflecting a successful outdoor debut despite wet grass and cool weather. Director C W Janssen and organizer Carl T Moore praised the audience for embracing the mood and beginning a new musical season.

Versity Mem Orial C. W. Janssen Carl T. Moore

League of Women Voters Meet With Nelsonville Club

The Nelsonville Community Club and Athens League of Women Voters held a joint gathering at Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Hyde’s home. Mrs. Lucia Bing introduced Athens officers, a playlet Come On In Ladies was staged, and County Home Rule talk followed. Superintendent J. E. Arnold spoke on new school legislation as members and guests joined a later Athens sightseeing invitation.

J. M. Hyde Nelsonville Community Club of Athens League of Women Voters Hyde Community Club Bertha Nixon Doris Horen Lucia J. Bing Athens League Bing E. &. Woodworth H. R. McVay J. A. Fuller Charlies Evans J. W. Hudson E. %. Finsterwald

Sorority Rushing Party Held by Alpha Xi Delta

Alpha Xi Delta hosted a theater party for rushees on Wednesday afternoon with a light lunch at the Cottage Tea House after. Each rushee received a blue and gold candy corsage as a favor. Miss Helen Gamertsfelder and Miss Bima Hii led summer rushing. Attendees included Margaret Guthrie Betty McCoy Betty Baker Pauline Mes June Fultz Mary Itler Beatrice Kroepfer Roberta Chism and guest Miss Morrow of Bethany College visiting from Alpha XI.

Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Cottage Helen Gamertsfelder Bima Hii Margaret Alice Guthrie Betty Yt McCoy Betty Baker Pauline Mes June Fultz Mary Elizabeth Itler Beatrice K

Engagement of Miss Mathews Is Announced

Announcement made Monday night June 2 reveals the engagement of Miss Grace Mathews of Zanesville Ohio to Chester C Sanders of Pleasant Valley Ohio. The couple plans to wed June 30 at Pilgrim Evangelical Church with Nelle Mathews and Robert Sanders attending.

Miss Mathews Grace Mathews E. M. Mathews Richmond Avenue Zanesville Ohio Chester C. Sanders Pleasant Valley William Sanders J. H. Mathews Wayne Avenue Pilgrim Evangelical Church Nelle Mathews Robert Sanders Akron C. A Mathews Hocking Street Athens Nelsonville Ohio University Delta Phi Delta Sanders Joe Ruston West Washington Street American Rolling Mill

Who's Going And Coming

Mr. and Mrs. Jerome P. Kramer and daughter Patricia Ann return to their Niles home after two weeks with Mrs. Kramer's parents Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kinsel. The Kinsels accompany them home and return Sunday. Mrs. Woodruff Hill of Springfield Ill visits Mrs. Alfred Dakin then goes to Chillicothe. Betty Gullum visits Amy Kingsland in Pomeroy for the weekend. Harold Vorhes and children Patty and Jack of Cincinnati visit relatives here. Merritt Hysell and family return from Logan. Miss Dixie Lou Williams moves to Columbus to live with her father Attorney R. D. Williams and stays with Miss Jean Finsterwald. Nora Reid of Columbus, formerly of Athens, visits Mrs. Fred Mansfield.

Jerome P. Kramer Patricia Ann Niles Woodruff Hill Springfield Ill Alfred Dakin South High Street Hill Chillicothe Harold Vorhes Patty Jack Cincinnati Dixie Lou Williams Columbus R. D. Williams Jean Finsterwald Church Street

Wear Chiffon For Comfort In The Heat

New York fashion notes urge lightweight chiffon outfits for hot days in town. Dark sheets with white trimming are recommended, as are navy and black chiffons with pleated capes. Three frocks for summer include a dressy chiffon look, a casual printed sheet, and a more elaborate style.

Marian New York

Navy Chiffon Ensemble With White Floral Details

The outfit features a navy blue chiffon dress with white floral figurines and a tan pleated skirt. It includes a surplice neckline and grosgrain belt, while the matching cape is pleated and ties at the neck with a grosgrain bow.

Reporter Visits Camp Rotan Scouts Plan Play

A reporter tours Camp Rotan where Girl Scouts from Pomeroy and Glouster are invited later in July. Miss Lucille Swaim guides the plot and Miss Marjorie Wheaton teaches shadow acting for a Dad's Day play on July 11. The camp features cinder paths, a rock garden, wash basins, and a mossy pond with water from a nearby spring.

Lucille Swaim Marjorie Wheaton Pomeroy and Glouster Camp Rotan State Hospital Scottta

Paris Italian Art Exhibit Inspires Summer Fashion

The article notes French couturiers embrace the Italian Art Exhibit in Paris, forecasting rich fabrics for late summer and early fall. It predicts luxurious brocades heavy silks with woven patterns and substantial use of velvet by designers.

Paris

Business and Professional Women Club Plans Summer Events

Miss Myrtle Ashworth reports the program committee plans at the meeting in club rooms. Outdoor meetings and picnics are scheduled for summer. A pantomime titled The Light Went Out was presented by Emma Stotts Eleanor Mintater Irma Jagers Gladys Jones and Leona Hughes. Refreshments followed.

Myrtle Ashworth Business and Professional Women’s Club Emma Stotts Eleanor Mintater Irma Jagers Gladys Jones Leona Hughes

Green Fashion: Cool Dress Ensemble For Hot Days

Green is a top choice for warm weather with a short sleeve dark green washable silk or cotton dress, matching jacket or green and white striped flannel option, white shoes, hat and gloves, and a brown bag. When white accessories feel excessive, switch to brown.

Coats For Fall Highlight Fur Trim And Bi Color Styles

Bruyere features fall coats with high back tapering fronts and bi color shawl collars. Beige coats display a cross wise double shawl collar in black and beige while black and white fur accents appear. Chanel offers fur edged uppers and turned down collars. Lucie Paray uses flung back collars with wide fur hem when fabric.

Bruyere Chanel Lucie Paray

Ohio University campus D holds summer dance

The second all campus dance in the summer series at Ohio University is set for June 29 in the M Building. Miss Mable Cullison YWCA president urges women to attend single and paired groups, with Jimmy Littler's orchestra directing. The event runs until 11 30 P M and is part of a larger social week including games and activities with plans for a Get-together Party and faculty entertainment.

Ohio University M the Mable Cullison YWCA Urg Jimmy Littler Patsy Jas Garet

Also Mentioned on This Page

Phyllis Teller League of Women Voters George J. Putnam B. McCune Georgia Kilpatrick M. Wolfe Rp. W. M. Shepherd Kart Frank Beryl Cone Frey Lucia Bing Maude Rutherford Blackwood A. E. Wagner Send J. G Hope Fuller Vaj Davis Stau Logan Betty Gullum F. B. Gullum Amy Kingsland Pomeroy Merritt Hysell Clark Street Ralph Hyseil Nora Reid Fred Mansfield Morris Avenue Capes Rotan Your Grocer Woodworths Coc Smart Looking Clover Farm Stor Mill St
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