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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1946
Page
6
A feature on fabric innovations shows a washable linen like rayon fabric with sulky prints and nanotone color stripes. Styles include a romper surf, dirndl skirted jockey suit, and a sun suit with pleated shorts in blue sulky printed cloth, highlighting fashion potential and laundering behavior.
The Newspaper Ball hosted by Sigma Delta Chi runs tonight from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Women's Gymnasium featuring Rex Koons and a 13 piece orchestra with comic newspaper theme sections. surprises include Joe Bardin performing Irish songs on his way to Chicago and a new noon-dancer lounge as decorations and skits enliven the campus social and scholastic program.
Sigma Theta Gamma hosts an informal pledge dance at the fraternity house 15 Park Place on Saturday March 16 from 3 to 12 o clock.
Maecenas Literary Club marks its 23rd anniversary with a Tuesday luncheon at Mrs. Sadie Landis residence. Mrs. Lewis McBride presided as president, a Red Cross contribution approved, and a color contest led by Mrs. Duncan. The program featured piano selections and a duet by Mrs. Handyshell and Mrs. Miller. Next meeting set for April 9 at Mrs. J. R. Haro a.
Alpha Xi Delta sorority initiates fourteen girls including Miss Ann Channell Athens Miss Mari lyn Geiler Rocky River Miss Ruth Haberacker Euclid Miss Patty Hawk Massillon Miss Alice Ex line Hudson Miss Joan Pflueger Akron Miss Jan Kennedy Xenia Miss Shirley Moller Hudson Miss Donalda MacArthur Ashtabula Miss June Nolan Narberth Pa Miss Rose Ella Shuman Clarksburg W V Miss Virginia Tar vin Cleveland Miss Rose Vachon Cleveland Heights Miss Ellen White Clarksburg W Va.
Mrs. Robert Main hosted Chi Omega Alumnae at her home 267 East State Street on Tuesday evening after the business meeting. Refreshments followed the social hour. The next gathering will celebrate Founders Day with the sorority's active chapter.
Mrs Clara West Gillogly celebrated her 73rd birthday Tuesday evening March 12 with twenty five relatives gathering at her Albany home Refreshments were served to Bert West Wil West Wor ley West Pearley West Nancyv West John West Denver McVay Arthur Crabtree Carl Fern Gillogly and others including Lavinia Gillogly Louisa Stanley Emma Jones and the honored guest.
Mr and Mrs Dean are weekend guests at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Frank C Dean, 70 Second along with mentions of Richard Jones discharge from VA Washington and arrivals in the states from Germany related to military affairs. The Athens Cardea Club plans a meeting with Mrs C D Morrison as host Monday March 18 at 2 39 pm at The Women's Faculty Club where Ms Robinson will discuss Same Pronunciation and Organic Gardening.
A reader article reviews the Ohio Valley Art Competition exhibit at Edwin Watts Library on Ohio University campus featuring watercolors and oils by Ohio and Pennsylvania artists. It praises the range from amateur to skilled works, notes prize pieces, criticizes certain pieces for poor technique, and highlights standout works such as No 1418 and No 128 the Purple Cow, urging continued public viewing through March.
Ohio University Theater opens to the public in March with Playshop producing three one act plays Command Performance The Valiant and A Marriage Proposal The cast lists many performers and the directors are listed for A Marriage Proposal with reported rusticing behind the scenes. details are incomplete and some names appear misread.
Mrs John Huffman presided as hostess for the March gathering of the Mothers Circle at 41 Second St. Betty Newton spoke on kitchen time and labor saving methods, with twelve members and two guests present. A potluck supper is planned for April. Slay Group plans a special Mothers Day entertainment.
Alicia Hart notes spring hats glow with sequins and gemlike polish. Models such as Ruth Sherwood showcase a golden red iridescent shade paired with sequin trim green straw hats. The trend blends day wear with nightlife shimmer as fashion elevates headwear and nails alike.
Mrs Cleo Meek of Stewart entertained her three veteran sons and their families at dinner on Sunday. Also present were daughter Mrs Dorothy Wilcoxen and her two children. Orville G Nice, former chief electrician’s mate, received an honorable discharge last September after six years with the British and U S Atlantic and Pacific fleets in nine major campaigns. Francis W Meek remains in the Coast Guard with over five years active duty. The youngest son Clarence Meek recently discharged after serving with the 9th Armored Division in Germany.
WSCS of Richland Ate Methodist Church meets Friday at 7 30 p m with Mrs John Ator leading devotions. Athens Bird Club meets Friday March 15 at 2 1 2 p m at the Wolfe home Utah Place with Hubert Bezdek speaking on Birds I Have Seen in the North Atlantic. Over Current Events Club meets Friday 7 30 p m at 43 Grosvenor St with Mrs W H Radford and Mrs William Williams as program leader. Nobby Lee Ames Chapter D A F meets Saturday at 2 p m at Cottage Tea House Edith Wray reviews The Young Jefferson Hostesses: Mary Kahler John Cross Oran Love R L Morton G H Crow C A Pride.
At a one o clock luncheon the Amere Needle Club gathered at Mrs Frank L Harvey home on Saimson Avenue with guests seated at small tables adorned by pussywillow vases. Attending were Mrs J M Ruth mother of the hostess and Mrs Charles Tassem of Webster Springs West Virginia house guest of relatives Mrs Wilbun FL Martin. The next meeting will be at Mrs Walter Musgrave’s home on N Congress Street on March 28.
Pythian Sisters held their regular meeting Wednesday with many members present. They scheduled an informal social gathering for March 27 and a rummage sale for Friday March 29 at City Hall.
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