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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1948
Page
12
Jean Abernathy of Ashtabula was inadvertently omitted from the list of girls recently initiated into the Ohio University chapter of Alpha Xi Delta sorority. The error was noted as a clerical oversight in the official initiation roll.
Shakespeare's Twelfth Night will be staged April 6 at 8 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium under the local A A U W sponsorship. The National Classic Theatre company directed by Clare Tree Major travels from New York with scenery costumes and properties for college university and town audiences. Tickets from A A U W members or box office. Logan's sells reserved seats starting April 3.
The Sadie Hawkins Day dance at the Armory Friday night crowned BarB Sanborn from Hudson and Bill Arko from Cleveland as prize winners in Daisy Mae and Li’l Abner outfits. Athens merchants donated numerous prizes while Willie McKay led a 14 piece orchestra and Dave Dorn with Jim Nard announced winners.
Mrs George Fee hosted the Mother Circle Club at her Athens Route Four home with seventeen members. Mrs Francis White presided in the absence of the president and officers were named to revise by laws.
Delta Tau Delta Beta Chapter announces new officers led by Bill Johnson elected president a junior from Athens active in rush and homecoming. Other officers include Gene Gyurko vice president Chuck Morris treasurer Jim Hilty secretary Alan Himelick corresponding secretary Wayne Rittenhouse guard and Clare Grosenbaugh guide. A birth notice follows for Penelope Anne Banks born March 2 to Suzanne Danford Banks. grandparents listed. Ohio University faculty recital postponed from March 21 to April 11 featuring Philip Peterson and Karl Witzler.
The Ohio University Playshop stages Swan Song Four P s and Ways and Means at 8 p m from March 15 to 19 in the Student Center Ballroom. Admission is free but tickets must be picked up in the Student Grill 3 to 5 p m daily due to limited seating.
A surprise birthday party for Mrs. Cynthia Carsey occurred on March 8 hosted by neighbors. Gifts included a large cake from her niece Mrs. Clara Douglas. Attendees listed include Mrs. Jess Carsey and Mrs. Florence Graham among others. games and refreshments followed.
Residents and their dates attended an informal dance in the dorm lounge on Friday night. Rex Koons' Combo supplied music from 8 30 to 11 30. Chaperones were John and Carol Terleski resident manager and wife. Guests included Dean and Mrs Hawkins. Bob Gregory dorm president and Charles Leach social chairman.
A ninth birthday dinner was held March 11 at the grandparents' home for Barbara Dean Porter. The centerpiece was a pink and white cake cut by Barbara with ice cream served by Mrs. John Bennit. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Oxley, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robinson and their children Linda Lee and Raleigh Ray, and Mr. John Bennit.
Ohio University Varsity Band led by Ross Davis performs its annual Pops Concert at 8 15 p m in Memorial Auditorium. Davis, a College of Education senior and band organizer, has held leadership roles in multiple music organizations. Arnold Brown conducts post intermission with Sleepers Wake and Verdi March from Aida. Mr and Mrs E J Cranmer to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary March 22. former Athens County residents.
Bates Church plans a rummage sale at City Hall next Wednesday. Donations will be received by Mrs. J. H. Rogers and Mrs. Alton Haning.
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