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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1940

Page

8

Athens High Sophomore Tea Hosts English Guest

The Athens High School sophomore class held a 175 guest tea in the auditorium with honor guest Robert Nye of Ohio University speaking on Life in a Great English Public School. Nye contrasted English and American schools while noting private, noncoeducational English systems and shared anecdotes from Westminster.

Athens High Robert Nye Athens High School Ohio University England Nye Theestminster School London Britain Athens Hattie la Grones Ruth Alice Wright Mary ‘Eanne Williams Jane Maccombs Marjorie Browning Anna

Delta Kappa Gamma Dinner set for Athens March 20

Alpha Lambda Chapter will host a quarterly dinner at The Eastwood in Athens on Wednesday March 20 at 6 oclock. Edna Way of Ohio University will speak on Types Clothes and Budget. Members and officers listed with reservations due by March 16.

Alpha Lambda Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Society Eastwood Athens Edna Way Ohio University Melvin Danielson Clara DeLand Margaret Laverty Edna Felt Margaret Cronin Treva Black Ethel Erts Mildred Roberts Lillian Stover Marie Warehime Katherine Warehime Florence Cook Estelle Reynolds Beatrice Barber Lucille Long Helen Shaw Ruth Cook Mary Elizabeth Kessinger Catherine Wolfe Nelsonville Faye McKinley Jacksonville Orpha Dinsmoor New Marshfield Lucille Davis Frost Jessie Doolittle Carbondale Loretta Shook Peabody College Milledgeville Georgia Adda Maccombs Blanche Moorehead

Musical groups to give recital Sunday night

Sigma Alpha Iota teams with Phi Mu Alpha and Kappa Kappa Psi for a joint recital Sunday March 17 1940 at 4 in Music Hall Auditorium. It marks the first collaboration of the three groups and concludes with the MacDowell Tea in Room 1 to support the MacDowell Colony.

Sigma Alpha Iota Phi Mu Alpha Kappa Kappa Psi Music Hall McDowell Colony

Round About the Town Tales From Athens Ohio

Ohio University publicity man Dana Kelly reports on air publicity from Bing Crosby and Kraft Music Hall about OU and the April premiere of John Erskine's Henry Disarms. Local scenes include GWTW theater moment, a fireman Roy Robinson sale, Fireman's Ball plans, and a coupon caper.

Bing Crosby Dana Kelly Ohio University Bing Kelly John Erskine Henry Disarms Erskine Kraft Athens Ohio Ohio University Dramatic Department O. U Kraft Music Hall NBC Atlanta Don Poston G.W.T.W Scarlett Melanie Richard McKinstry Columbus Theater

Warriors Husband at University Theater Delights Athens Crowd

The University Theater's The Warrior's Husband drew about 250 tonight with a humorous Amazonian farce. Marskewitz notes Hercules, Homer, and Achilles in modern slang as Hippolyta and Antiope lead a fast paced satirical plot culminating in Sapiens joining the Amazon army.

University Theater Land of the Amazons Hercules Homer Achiles Thesus Hippolyta Diana The Amazons Pomposia Sapiens Antiope Marge Helman Emerson Hour Jane Eakin Caustica Heroica Margaret Helen Gibbs Ruth Wilcox Marguerite Miller Henry Bockus Frank Roth Bill Smith Geganius Bill Gray Robert Gates Dawes Mary Arbenz Vincent Jukes Miss Hyde

Calendar Friday Current Events Club and Society Notices

Calendar Friday events include the Current Events Club at 40 Grosvenor Street hosted by Mrs. William Williams and led by Mrs. D. B. Green. Also on Friday a Nature Study Group meeting at the Faculty Women's Club to hear Dr. W. A. Matheny on Fresh Water Algae. A St Patrick’s Day Benefit Party at St Paul’s Catholic Church begins at 8 pm after the St Patrick’s Day program. Nabby Lee Ames Chapter D A R will meet Saturday at 2 pm at 44 University Terrace with hostesses assisting.

Current Events William Williams Grosvenor St D. B. Green A.A.A.W Faculty Women’s Club W. A. Matheny St. Paul’s Catholic Church Nabby Lee Ames D.A.R W. H. McKee University Terrace George Pilcher George Coe Nelle Pickering P. B. Lawrence P. G. Hibbard

Alpha Xi Delta Initiation Held at Ohio University

Alpha Xi Delta held a formal initiation at the chapter house with ten pledges joining the Ohio University chapter. Initiates include Nelle Foster, Mary Griffith, Jane Hancock, Lois Lane, Ulah Ann Lewis, Phyllis Schween, Mabel Snyder, Dorothy Spahman, Rachel Winterrowd, and Virginia Brownson. Province president Mrs. Carl Balbach attended and a tea followed the event with out of town guests joining in.

Alpha Xi Delta Ohio University Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Nelle Foster Athens Mary Griffith Granville Jane Hancock Olean N. Y Lois Lane Youngstown Ulah Ann Lewis Troy Phyllis Schween Mabel Snyder Millersburg Dorothy Spahman Pittsburgh Rachel Winterrowd Findlay Virginia Brownson Wooster Carl Balbach Dayton L. J. Addicott Beth Pearce Katherine Lovell Gene Artz Pi Chap

Wednesday Night Bridge Club Hosts at Kilpatrick Home

Mrs. Georgia Kilpatrick hosted the Wednesday Night Bridge Club at 72 East Mulberry Street with three guests. Honors went to Mrs. O J Daugherty high score, Miss Mary Collins second, and Mrs Ruby Durst traveling prize. Next meeting at Mrs W C Packham 7 Sunnyside Drive on March 27.

Georgia Kilpatrick E. Mulberry St Fred H. McCoy J. G. Hope Mary Collins O. J. Daugherty Ruby Durst W. C. Packham Sunnyside Drive

Car Michael Pair Travel to Richmond for Visit

Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Carmichael of 94 N Shafer St depart by car Thursday for Richmond Virginia accompanied by Mrs. Paul Hall who has visited this city for two weeks. They expect to return by Tuesday. Dix Graham a student at the American School for the Ballet New York City spends spring vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Graham Central Ave. UCD Club met at Mrs T M Pitchers home with fifteen members and two guests Mrs J M Tillery and Mrs George Pilcher present.

Belle Houck Anna Maffers Bill Pendry Edith Wray Ida Patterson Ohio University Ruth Ann Grover Martha Lou Dowler Ruth Gentry Gene Kissner James Worley Caryl Baird Sue Coury Jo Ann Stewart Harry Peckham Joanne Leben Cecil Johnson Paul Barnhill John Brown George Bell Hardy Peacock Bill Ervin James Hooper Ethel Woolf Gladys Moore Clarence Samford Hale Pickett O. L Wood Matilda Machione Andrew Pavlish Ida Mae Manzler Edith Maneggie Roy Robinson Walter Smith Shannon Ave Mr. Smith E. E Buddy) Carmichael N. Shafer St Richmond Paul Hall Mrs. Carmichael Dix Graham American School For the Ballet New York City Mrs Harry Graham Central Ave U.C.D. Club T. M. Pitcher E. Union St J. M. Tillerynd George Pilcher N. S. Welk Edward Cole L. W. Russell R. L. Dupler

Brownies Surprise Norma Herbert on Seventh Birthday

Rufus Putnam Brownie Pack members and leaders gathered at the Methodist Church for a surprise birthday party for Norma Herbert who turned seven on March 7. Guests sang, lights dimmed, and a candlelit cake table with ice cream and favors marked the party.

Rufus Putnam Ruth Herbert Norma Barbara Hope Donna Jean Herbert Albert Johnson Norma Herbert

Marriage Meddlers Plot In Gra ham Sag Harbor Farm

Charles Spencer a secret service ace at a Sag Harbor farm plans to deceive Jack Leslie by making him think Madge’s niece Mary Veritzen and Noel are delivered to him while holding back the real aim The group debates ideas after Spencer suggests sleep before action and seeks Leslie’s true plan through an emerald sent by Leslie in a tense domestic intrigue.

Charles Spencer Secret Service Graham Sag Harbor Jack Leslie Ma Graham Madge Lan Harry Underwood Leslie Olga Spencer Mary Veritzen Noel Lillian Chief Mary

Sequel to Married Comrades leads rehearsal secrecy

Adele Garrison presents a light sequel scene where the heroine plans a private rehearsal with Mary away from ears in Katie and Jim’s rooms above the kitchen. Lillian voices caution about Olivia overhearing and potential mischief as the chapter ends with a prompt to continue tomorrow.

Lillian Mary Katie Jim Olivia

Freshen Children's Snow Suits With Soapsuds

Woolen snow suits require gentle washing mended before washing. Use lukewarm soapy baths, rinse in three water changes, press to remove moisture, roll in a Turkish towel, and air dry in shade. Shake and brush after drying to fluff nap if needed. It is a boy Billy Ray Riley born March 10 to Mr and Mrs Arthur Riley of New Marshfield weighing six pounds. CONVENIENT TOOLS Kitchen tools stored for quick prep. racks for knives spoons turners beaters can be homemade and effective.

Arthur Riley Opal Foreman Riley New Marshfield Billy Ray

Chicken Dinner At Home Of Mr And Mrs Davis

Mr and Mrs Silas Davis hosted a chicken dinner on Sunday March 10 at their Peach Ridge home. Attendees included extended Davis family and friends from Athens and Mineral with plans to relocate to Kingston Michigan with Mr Davis.

Mr. and Mrs. Davis Silas Davis Peach Ridge John Davis Nancy Linda Kenneth Brooks Betty Brooks Doris Buckley Mineral Leslie Davis Jack Floyd Bennett Beverley Anne Donna Lee Howard North Patty Jimmie Carl Davis Esther Betty Davis Athens Route Three William Brooks Kingston Mich Mr. Davis

Relief Promised by RUX Compound Gains Followers

Satisfied users attest vast relief from rheumatic and neuralgic pains as RUX Compound sales rise. A Lucas Ohio man named William Baer reports soothing results after trying RUX, urging others with similar pains to seek this medicine and begin their own battle against discomfort. Advert says price is $1.50 at drug stores.

Athens William Baer Lucas Ohio Rux Quick

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