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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1937

Page

7

Dance at Country Club Hosts Ohio University Students

Members of sororities and fraternities and independents attended an informal Country Club dance hosted by Major and Mrs. M. E. Olmstead. About 70 couples danced to Rex Koons Orchestra with numerous Greek-letter representatives from Alpha Phi Delta, Theta Chi, Phi Delta Theta, Pi Kappa Alpha, Beta Theta Pi, Chi Omega, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Sigma Pi, Delta Tau Delta, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Xi Delta, Pi Beta Phi, Theta Upsilon, Zeta Tau Alpha, and Phi Mu sororities and related groups.

Major Mrs. Olmstead Country Club Ohio University M. E. Olmstead Rex Koons Annan Charlotte McConnell Harriet Copenhaver Chi Omega Tau Kappa Epsilon Paul W. Brink Green and White Sport Alyce Giering Kenneth Whargam Myrtle Holden Arthur Young Jo Fuchs Irvine Clavert Margery Baldwin Sigma Pi Albert Bergesen Dorothy Greenaway Charles Hermann Ruth Pierce James Swackhammer Doris Black Wayne Anderson Betty Bushnell Delta Tau Delta James Barrett Green and White Alice Mae Dodge George Hood O. A. Hoopster Gail Evans James Whitehill Martha Gehring Freeman Jones Floriet Martin Alpha Xi Delta Jeanne DeRolph Betty Jane Otstot Merritt Preston Jack Brown Pi Beta Phi Sorority Mary Elizabeth Thomas Albert Smith Mary Ellen Moore Clarence Covington Theta Upsilon Clara Mae Eisele Paul Davis Ruth Paynter Jack Mittan Jane E. Burnside Charles Kegg Lorna Cooper Robert Bingman Zeta Tau Alpha’s Phi Musgorority Betty Beltz Friel Smith Eveleth Atkinson Ray Keesey

Church Class Kid Party At McBride Home

Friendship Class of First Christian Church held a kid party at Betty and Edward McBride’s home on Walker Street Thursday night. Prizes for costumes went to Doris Cullums and Aubrey Oxley. New members welcomed include Marilyn Davis Ruth Wilson Edith McGlone Wanda Oxley Betty McBride and Paul Sands. Guests were Mrs Dorothy Spence and Miss Eva Wright. The next meeting is April 8 at Laura Henderson’s home with Clarice McDaniels and Mrs Cora Tucker assisting.

First Christian Church Betty Edward McBride Walker St Clyde Chadwick Garnet McBride Bras Aubrey Oxley Doris Cullums Neva Oxley Mrs. McBride

Pi Beta Phi Initiation And Banquet At Athens Chapter

Ohio University's Pi Beta Phi initiated 23 pledges Saturday, with initiation at the chapter house and a banquet at Hotel Berry. Notable Athens entrants included Janet Mackinnon and Mary Anne McKay, with McKay receiving the scholarship pin for top pledge.

Ohio University Pi Beta Phi College St Hotel Berry Athens Janet Mackinnon Marjorie Wheaton Frances Moler Mary Anne McKay Jean McNeill Miss Mackinnon C. N. Mackinnon Miss Wheaton Jane Henneberger Hamilton Frances Batten Parkersburg W. Va Charlotte Pliske Rocky River Nancy Essex Straitsville Thelma Smith Lewisburg Virginia Armstrong Woodsfield Constance Reese Shaker Heights Virginia Mullett Niles Jean Kimball Middletown Margery Dise Mansfield Bettie McCleary Martins Ferry Virginia Beam Betty Barger Piketon Virginia French

Social Calendar of Athens Community Groups

Past Matrons Auxiliary of the Order of Eastern Stars meets Monday at the club rooms with Mrs. Julia Cable to be initiated. Rehearsal Sunday at 2 30 P M. Married People's Class at Christian Church meets Monday 7 30 P M with Mr and Mrs Pat Tolson. Junior-Senior PTA potluck dinner Monday 6 P M at Athens High School. guest speaker. Tuesday Higley Study Circle meets at 9 Morris Ave 2 P M annual business meeting. Women's Home Missionary Society at Central Ave Church hosted by Mrs A H Beckett Tuesday 7 30 P M. Sayre Study Club Tuesday 2 P M at Mrs S C Hartman 158 Morris Ave. Social Literary Club Tuesday 2 30 P M at Mrs E B Smith 41 Elmwood Place. Living Jefferson reviewed by Mrs Victor Whitehouse. Hobson Study Circle at Mrs M A Smith 99 May Ave 7 30 P M. Prof Paul Fontaine hosts Tuesday Club at The Colonial 6 30 P M. Dr A B Sias on Mass Education in the Orient. Standard Bearers of First M E Church Tuesday 7 30 P M at Mrs S C Hartman 158 Morris Ave. Alpha Xi Delta alumnae meeting postponed to April. Mr and Mrs W H Rose host Friday chop suey supper at Fisher country home. bridge prizes to Mr and Mrs Bauer and Mr and Mrs Warren. other guests include Mr and Mrs Everett Shirley, Mr and Mrs Richard Fought, Mr and Mrs J A Slingluff, Judy Slingluff, April and Bartha Jo Kinsel.

Order of Eastern Stars Julia Cable W. H. Rose Fisher John Bauer Sam Warren Bauer Warren Everett Shirley Richard Fought J. A. Slingluff Judy Slingluff April Bartha Jo Kinsel

Snow Scenes Cheer Athens State Hospital Grounds Crowd

Children and adults enjoy a snowy Sunday on the Athens State Hospital grounds with sleds and skits. A backyard snow Venus at Alpha Xi Delta house mimics the Venus de Milo. A Florida fish giveaway reaches Morris Avenue, while a dog recovers from a car collision near the Rowland residence. Another snowman appears near Ohio University campus by Memorial Auditorium.

Athens State Hospital Alpha Xi Deta S. College St Venus de Milo Vicki Wolstoncroft O. U Memorial Auditorium

Connors and Guests Attend Penthouse Party in Chicago

Mrs. Roger Connor returns from Chicago where she and Mr. Connor joined Mr. and Mrs. Walter West for a weekend penthouse party at the Hotel Morrison. The Connors also danced at the Blackhawk after visiting with Joe Sanders and his orchestra. Roger Dahl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Dahl, left Athens for Chicago to enroll in Coyne Electrical and Radio School for a five month course. Mrs. J. R. Hayes travels home after a two week visit with relatives in Athens.

Connors Chicago Roger Connor Connor Walter West Hotel Morrison Howard Pound the Blackhawk Joe Sanders the Connors Kansas City Koon Sanders Roger Connors Roger Dahl Oliver Dahl Central Ave Athens High School Coyne Electrical and Radio School J. R. Hayes Cincinnati John Finsterwald Athens

Chase Circle Potluck Dinner Meeting Report

The Chase Circle of Ruth held an all day meeting at the home of Mrs. Esta Carbaugh on Thursday March 4. The forenoon was social and a noon potluck dinner was served to members Esta Carbaugh Ruth Carbaugh Arminta Chase Grace Lynch Maude Martin Ruth Martin Belle Oberholzer Lenna Oberholzer Emma Robinson Audra Sauters Hattie Savage Alberta Woodyard Grace Woodyard Gedna Martin Phyllis Douglas Bernice Graham Ida Haning and guests Mrs. Sarah M. Brooks Maxine Sauters Darren Ed win Oberholzer and Richard Eugene Woodyard. The group adjourned to meet with Mrs. Florence and Mrs. Emma Robinson on April 1.

Esta Carbaugh Ruth Carbaugh Arminta Chase Grace Lynch Maude Martin Ruth Martin Belle Oberholzer Lenna Oberholzer Emma Robinson Audra Sauters Hattie Savage Alberta Woodyard Grace Woodyard Gedna Martin Phyllis Douglas Bernice Graham Ida Haning Sarah M. Brooks Maxine Sauters Darren Edwin Oberholzer Richard Eugene Woodyard

Miss Devlin Hosts St Patrick Supper at Colonial Inn

Irene Devlin executive secretary of Ohio University presided as hostess at a St Patrick’s supper Sunday night for 24 faculty friends at The Colonial Inn. Guests gathered by the fireplace then moved to six tables with St Patrick place cards and green and white carnations. After supper the group lingered in Miss Devlin’s apartment for a cozy after supper hour. CLASS TO MEET Kings Daughters Sunday School Class and the Wesleyan Service Guild will hold regular meetings at the church Thursday at 7 30 p m. TAKEN TO HOSPITAL Mrs Frank Thornton ill 12 weeks taken to Columbus for Mt Carmel Hospital with sister Mrs Beatrice Preston and daughter Jane Thornton accompanying.

Irene Devlin Ohio University St. Patrick's Colonial Inn Miss Devlin King’s Daughters Wesleyan Service Guild M. E. Church Clarks Chapel Frank Thornton Columbus John Jager Mt Carmel Hospital Beatrice Preston Jane Thornton

Children Model Kiddie Fashions For Style Show

Children aged Barbara Dea McKinstry Betty Griswald and Barbara Lynn Jukes will appear Tuesday afternoon and evening in the children’s section of a style show at Schine's Athena. Young models, some on stage for the first time, previewed outfits as Mrs. Dana Fuller prepared 18 children for rehearsals. The Crusaders Club of Albany will meet at Wilma Musgrave’s home on Tuesday March 23. the date was postponed from the earlier notice.

Bara Dea McKinstry Betty Griswald Barbara Lynn Jukes Schine Athena Dana Fuller Crusaders’ Club of Albany Wilma Musgrave

Beta Theta Pi Banquet Honors New Initiates at Hotel Berry

Beta Theta Pi fraternity hosted a Sunday night banquet at Hotel Berry to honor new initiates Dick Brenberger Robert DeFrance Robert Garn James Gayley Ira Jones Paul Kerr Walter Kinney William Merkey Henry Pliske John Reed William Schwane William Simpson Joe Stanton and Robert Stanton. Eighty five attendees included alumni Gordon K Bush William H Logan Roger Jones Oliver Martin Foster Cornwell Lawrence Worstell F D Forsyth Clark Williams Major M E Olmstead and invited guests Dean J R Johnston Al C Gubitz C C Robinson. Decorations featured pink and blue colors with red roses.

Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Hotel Berry Dick Brenberger Robert DeFrance Robert Garn James Gayley Ira Jones Paul Kerr Walter Kinney William Merkey Henry Pliske John Reed William Schwane William Simpson Joe Stanton Robert Stanton Gordon K. Bush William H. Logan Roger Jones Oliver Martin

Christian Church Society Meets With Mrs Maynard

The Women's Missionary Society of the First Christian Church met Friday afternoon at 44 Maplewood Drive. Presiding was Mrs. S E G Pedigo and program lead by Mrs. William Gilesecke. Devotions were by Mrs. Allena Cline. Refreshments followed. Lydia Lash Evans Club meets Thursday at 2 30 p m at the Cottage Tea House with Mrs Don Barr as hostess.

The Women's Missionary Society of the First Christian Church S. E. G. Pedigo William Gilesecke Allena Cline Maynard Lydia Lash Evans Cottage Tea House Don Barr

Cystex Ad Promises Quick Vitality Boost

An old advertisement claims a guaranteed prescription called Cystex supports kidney and bladder health. It promises a 48 hour vitality gain and a one week age-reversal effect with a $10,000 deposit from Bank of America to guarantee results, urging readers to contact their druggist today.

Bank of America Los Angeles Calif

West Side Children Present Goldilocks Operetta

The West Side School children will stage the operetta Goldilocks and the Three Bears on Tuesday evening March 16 at 7 30 in the school building. It will replace the regular West Side PTA meeting that night.

West Side The Three Bears PTA

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Daance Mario P. Rocco Lois Lunceford Michael Julian Ruth McGrath George W. Spronz Audrey E. Callender John W. Laurcella Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity Fred Newman Mary Ellen Bibbee Charles Stertzbach Helen Hayes John May Theta Chi Fraternity PHI Delt Delegates Phi Delta Theta Clarence Dew Helen Colesie Jerre C. Blair Betty Goodrich William Morris Alice Riley Joe Gill Harriet Benhaver Phi Epsilon Pi Thes E State St William Meiger Helen First Ben T. Cohen Rita Slavett Bobheimer Florence Meschan Herbert Adler Dorothy Goetz Pi Kappa Alpha Dan Owens John Aiken Carolyn Snow Bruce Chaney Virginia Reed John Weber Jane Linden Beta Theta Pi Burl Purdy Robert Fehrman Ohio UW Ruth Dixon Jack Baker Eloise Rittmaier Fred Crouch Doris Sponseller Ruth Perry Gene Parker Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Spencer Chariton Lyle Eby Alpha Gamma Delta Betty Funk Rosemary Doran Albert Watkins Frederick Lloyd Schine's Theatre Pi ‘Beta Phi Christian Church Pat Tolson Franklin Ave Higley Study Circle William Shepherd Morris Ave Women’s Home Missionary Society of the A. H. Beckett Ooe Sayre Study Club 8. C. Hartman Social Literary Club E. B. Smith Elmwood Place Jefferson James Truslow Adams Victor Whitehouse Co. Hobson Study Circle M. A. Smith May Ave Paul Fontaine Colonial A. B. Sias Orient Ono Clark Dalley H. Roses Florida Fred R. Beasley Richard Galligher Mrs Strathmore Boulevard O. F. Rowland Katherine Hartenbach Bobby Sprague Tony Wooley Hey Babe Allison Gibson Betty Ebersbach Geraldine Roush Mary Goodwin Mary Calkins Billie Robbie Sprague Barbara Baughman Dorothy Bean Pincelli Anna Lee Scharlet Billie Booker Little Joan Thurman Morgan Fritz Kreisler Bess Stephenson Normandy Burgett Vylian Casley Elaine Hess Medley Mary Jane Martin Heaven Norma Gibson George Joachim Doris Elkins Yevon LeMoine Charles Stack John Stack Bill Sprague Mary Calking Norman Rousey Sarah Lee Rousey Helen Ackley Lois Baughman Florence Cook Jenny Sue Rousey Elizabeth Briggs Pomeroy Chase Circle Chase Circle of Ruth Florence VICKS FR Oy Clover Farm Bar Christian Church Society Xtra Remington Logan Swansons Athens
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