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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1944

Page

16

Sweetheart Dance Draws 100 Couples at Hotel Berry

The CMC held a Saturday night Sweetheart Dance in the Hotel Berry ballroom with more than 100 couples. Larry Bue[ provided music as Donna Ayres led the 11 o'clock grand march. Josten twins Martina and Patricia greeted entrants at the heart shaped entrance.

Larry Bue C.M.C Hotel Berry Ballroom Donna Ayres Donald Bingman Josten Twins Martina Patricia

Pi Beta Phi Initiation and Dinner Highlight Local Sorority

Pi Beta Phi held an initiation banquet after Friday ceremonies with 20 new members and about 60 attendees including mothers of several initiates. Notable guests included Mrs. R. W. McKinstry, Mrs. Rachel Armstrong, Mrs. Rufus C. Hopkins, and Mrs. Leo Townsend.

Hotel Berry Pi Beta Phi R. W. McKinstry Rachel Armstrong Rufus C. Hopkins Leo Townsend Pauline Swanson Beverly Hills Calif Betsy Chapin Shaker Heights Ann Helier Newcomerstown Marilyn Martin Dayton Mary Brown Athens Patricia Sherman Middleport Jean Fisher Perrysburg Carolynn Hopkins Dea McKinstry Betty Brannon Jan Armstrong Patsy van Dame Chagrin Falls Marjorie McKee South Orange N. J Jane Beckley Patricia Lenhart Huntington W. Va Mary Ann Spencer Lancaster Arline Marquardt Lakewood Jean Rinehart Hunnington Beth Riley Shirley Hopkins Carol Greshner Ashland

Initiation Held for Seventeen Alpha Gamma Delta Members

A recognition banquet at the Alpha Gamma Delta house honored seventeen new initiates from states including Ohio New Jersey and New York. Names listed include Ann Dilley Annabelle White Mary Louise Pierce Patricia Doyle Ruth Jane McDonald Wilma Brigel Elizabeth Kin nison Carolyn Embridge Phyllis Sharp and Martha Jean Holcker. Elizabeth Herbert guest alumna presided as sorority president.

Ann Dilley Annabelle White Mary Louise Pierce Athens Patricia Doyle Willoughby Nancy Fortner Metuchen N. J Ruth Jane McDonald Shaker Heights Mary Esther de Marsh Canton Wilma Brigel Mart Ann Nelson Marietta Lois Gedeohn Atlanta Ga Helen Dennison Rochester N. Y Carolyn Embridge Phyllis Sharp Cleveland Elizabeth Kinnison Jackson Charlotte Eaton Youngstown Betty Lou Kennedy Dennison Martha Jean Holcker Crestline Elizabeth Herbert Alpha Gamma Delta Jane Kinnison Ohio University

Judy Whitlatch Receives War Bond On Birthday

Judy Whitlatch daughter of Clyde and Mrs. Whitlatch celebrated her second birthday with 17 guests on Saturday March 4 at 124 East Union Street Ice cream and cake accompanied a $25 War Bond gift from her father. Lieut J L Stanton and Mrs Stanton from Baltimore were in Athens on ten day leave en route to New York. Stanton a U S Coast Guard graduate and former Baltimore Evening Sun reporter was with the trip. Mrs Stanton is the former Victorine Wolstoncroft of Alpha Xi Delta.

Judy Whitlatch Clyde Whitlatch E. Union St Judy S. G J. L. Stanton Baltimore Athens Columbus New York Lt. Stanton Ohio University the Messenger U. S. Coast Guard Baltimore Evening Sun Stanton Victorine Wolstoncroft A Alpha Xi Delta

Codfish Cakes Win National Contest At Parker House

Dominic De Salvo of Parker House Boston shares the winning no point low point codfish cakes recipe from the American Hotel Association contest. The dish blends salt cod, potatoes, butter, egg and pepper, shaped into balls and fried after soaking and drying the codfish.

Dominic de Salvo Parker House Boston Mass American Hotel Association New England

Foot Rest For Patient In Bed

Mary Beard of the American Red Cross describes simple devices to prevent patients from sliding in bed. A padded foot brace or small makeshift hammock using a sheet or rope keeps the patient seated, easing strain and reducing irritation.

Mary Beard Nursing Service American Red Cross

Nine Life Fashion Tricks For A Navy Suit From Hollywood

A New York feature explains how Edith Head and designers repurpose a navy blue suit into nine distinct looks. From scarf conversions to violets in hair and rogues gallery of trims, the guide shows practical disguises to refresh a single suit for various occasions with bold accessories and clever lining changes.

Epsif Kinard New York Hollywood Edith Head Ginger Rogers Miss Head

Ida Lupino’s tips to gain weight with naps and snacks

A reader urges thinner women to gain weight with sleep and day naps. Ida Lupino shares a program: three meals daily, light snacks at midmorn, midafternoon, and bedtime, plus whole milk and butter enriched foods, vitamin supplements, and minimal exercise.

America Ida Lupino Ida

US Daughters of 1812 Elect Officers for 1945

Rebecca Morris McKee Chapter holds annual meeting at president L E Carpenter home. Devotions led by Miss Delle Finsterwald. Evelee Combs sends thanks for Christmas box. State council meeting set for April 4 and 5 at Deshler Wall Hotel Cleveland. delegates L E Carpenter J R Harvey. alternates H L Atkinson O A Terrill. 1000 Red Cross hours reported. Officers elected: president L E Carpenter vice president James Earich chaplain Delle Finsterwald secretary H L Atkinson treasurer O A Terrill registrar J R Harvey historian Blanche Finsterwald. Current Events program. next meeting at Mrs J R Harvey.

Rebecca Morris McKee U. S. Daughters of 1812 L. E. Carpenter Delle Finsterwald Evelee Combs State Council Deshler-Wall Hotel Cleveland J. R. Harvey H. L. Atkinson O. A. Terrill Red Cross James Earich O. A. Terrell

Love's Fair Horizon Sequel unfolds at Long Island farmhouse

Adele Garrison continues the mystery as Madge faces in law disputes and a looming decision about guardianship as Grantland, Lee Chow, and others threaten the household. Tension rises over who should care for Faith and manage the crowded home amid uneasy alliances and hidden agendas.

Athenians Attend DAR Conference Opens in Columbus

Athenians join the annual Ohio Society Daughters of the American Revolution conference in Columbus at the Deshler-Wallick Hotel March 14 and 15. Delegates include Mrs. C. M. Ferguson, Mrs. R. W. Finsterwald, and Mrs. H. G. Staider with many Nabby Lee Ames Chapter members. The event features reports on 1943 44 projects and state officer elections, plus junior DAR activities and war fund progress.

Columbus Ohio Society Daughters of the American Revolution C. M. Ferguson Nabby Lee Ames Dar R. W. Finsterwald Athens Finsterwald State Officers Club H. G. Staider Ferguson C. B. Nye Jean Dow C. L. Dow Dailey Lowell Burnelle Cleveland The Deshler-Wallick Ohio DAR National War Fund Army Navy U. S. Army Morristown N. J Crime General Hospital Parma Marine Hospital Staten Island Childrens Hospitals Motor Corps Society of Aid William H. Adams Granville DAR Crippled Children’s Committee

Praise for Successful Homemaker In Public Speech

Mrs. William Hastings, president of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers, urged teaching respect for home work in a speech. She notes society tends to honor successful careers while homemakers are overlooked and asks why public esteem is not equal for those managing a home.

William Hastings National Congress of Parents and Teachers

Calendar of Athens club events Monday and Tuesday

Athens groups schedule meetings at various venues including the Masonic Temple Eagles Hall and churches. Notable items include sales tax stamps required for some events and a poke lunch served during social hours. Activities cover Jade auxiliary, literary circles, and service organizations with times from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday.

Athens Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Ale Ladies Eagles

Alpha Xi Delta Initiates Eleven New Members

Alpha Xi Delta announces initiation of eleven new members in services at the chapter house Friday night with dinner afterward. New members include Mary Nell Allman Indianapolis Indiana Charlotte Prince Cleveland Heights Charlotte Great House Middleton Lois Zeit Cleveland Heights Lenora Reeder Athens Lois Dixon Athens Betty Lou Hutson Springfield Peggy Smith Zanesville Marguerite Ballentine Cleveland Heights Alma Williams Erie Pennsylvania Winifrey Caldwell New Castle Indiana.

Alpha Xi Delta Mary Nell Allman Indianapolis Ind Charlotte Prince Cleveland Heights Charlotte Greathouse Middleton Lois Zeit Clevland Heights Lenora Reeder Athens Lois Dixon Betty Lou Hutson Springfield Peggy Smith Zanesville Marguerite Ballentine Alma

Tommy Littler Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party

Washington St. hosts a Sunday birthday event honoring Tommy Littler as he turns seven. Attendees included Billy Hamer Dick Cheadle Charles Dunfee Louellag Littler and adults Mrs Paul Power Mr and Mrs John Power Mrs Littler and the guest of honor. A large birthday cake crowned the gathering.

Washington St Suday Tommy Billy Hamer Dick Cheadle Charles Dunfee Louellag Littler Paul Power John Power

Also Mentioned on This Page

Margaret Josten Bettie Coon Ann Channel Marilyn Todd Norma Coon Phyllis Blauser Frank Ayres Ward Reed Leslie Coon O. L. Wood Sans Souci Jim Hallet Bette Heavener Jim Hallett Jeanie Reed Norman Rousey Don Bingman Dean Rotramel Ellis Marie Shafer Wayne Dailey Mary Foster Hawk Beverly Brumley Vincent Story Grant Ferguson Janice Wig John Good Peggy Strauss Ul Conner Patty Bolen Rudy Voxland Johnny Nye Doris Casley Bob Kasler Dona June Smith Bob Cable Ann Channell Joel Triipo Joe Walburn Phyllis Bean John Kepple Dotty Jeffery Bill Regenhardt Tonie Alvarado John Ludrofsky Margie Jacoby Bill Beckley Martha Erna Lepper Karl Krauskopf Barbara Musgrave Charles E. Parkins Betty Brayer Ralph Suess Josephine Gilkies Wes Johnston Mary Bricker Allison Gibson Martha Eckis John Alline Gretchen Barstow Jerry Quest Sallie Armstrong Mickey Hillis Glenn E. Beck Evelyn Beal Joe Cox Phyllis Mathews Robert Beverage Sheila Graham Stan Holbrook Betty Norris Robert Langston Eileen Buck Dan Chapman Jeanne Athey Olin Lapper Larry Lewis C. F. Algozzina Bette Griswold Frank Baker Lenora Graham Dick Clippinger Marge Russell Stephen Megale Marilynn Miller Michael McCue Elsie Chinnock Larry Tyler Janet Ingerham George Hooper Marion Taylor James Quitter Margie Ruplest Don Young War Food Administration Alpha Gamma Alpha Gamma Delta House War Bond Gail Russell Alicia Hart William H. Logan Utah Place Dallas Texas Walter R. Davis Susan Jane Adele Garrison Graham Madge Long Island Grantland Charles Spencer Hugh Lee Chow Fai Arranta Lillian Tike Dicky Margaret Harriet Dr. Braithwaite Edwin Braithwaite Faith Owever Katie Madge Proud Cline o _ Catholic Ladies of Columbia Knights of Columbus Maecenas Literary Club WSCS First Methodist Church Mary G. Noss University Terrace Edith McBee Cree Progressive Literary Club Blanche Finsterwald Franklin Ave Aura Bolin Athena Delphian Club J. R. Sprague Morris Ave Chi Omega W. H. Herbert N. May Ave Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary A. A. Atkinson Lew Club T. M. Pilcher Athens Township Betty Hixenbaugh Aldena Cain Woman's Association of the Presbyterian Church Phillip Peterson Child Conservation League W. F. Giesecke Tommy Littler Pinkham Lydia Pinkham
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