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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1938

Page

8

Athens Community Concert Association Board Tea Photo

Members and team captains of the Athens Community Concert Association met on the eve of the spring membership drive for a tea at the Faculty Women's Club. Hostess Mrs H Wescott Roach stands at the right, with President Herman G James and other officers pictured.

Athens Community Concert Association Faculty Women's Club T. N. Hoover F. D. Forsyth C. C. Robinson Irma E. Voigt James Roach Association Theodore Paige Clara Keunzli Roger Connor Fred McKay Marian Bush Reeder

Stage Door to Bow Tonight at Ewing Hall Auditorium

Ohio University announces an all university cast of nearly 100 will present Stage Door at 7 30 p m in Ewing Hall Auditorium with a reception for special guests on stage after the performance. Dress circle tickets reserved must be claimed by 4 p m or at the door by 7 15 p m. The program continues Thursday with a repeat performance under Dr Robert Gates Dawes.

Ewing Hall Ohio University Robert Gates Dawes Genevieve James Herman G. James Home Telephone Company

Calendar Wednesday brings meetings across Athens area

Daughters of Union Veterans plan 7 p m gathering at IOOF Hall. East Side PTA hosts Father’s Night with B T Grover speaking on sports in American life. AAUW Drama Group meets 7 30 p m at Women’s Faculty Club. plus multiple club events and local notices from March events in Athens region.

Daughters of Union Veterans IOOF East Side PTA B. T. Grover AAUW Ono

Mrs. O D Dailey Elected DAR State Historian

Mrs. James F. Donahue of Shaker Heights began a three year term as state regent of the Ohio Society Daughters of the American Revolution after an unopposed election at the annual convention. New officers include Alonzo M. Dunham Dayton vice regent and O D Dailey Albany historian. Delegates urged opposition to the administration reorganization bill.

Columbus U.P James F. Donahue Shaker Heights Ohio Society, Daughters of the American Revolution Donahue Society Alonzo M. Dunham Dayton W. H. Lamprecht Cleveland F. B. McMillen Akron O. D. Dailey Albany James B. Patton W. H. Bexer Bellefontaine Amanda Thomas Central District W. H. Sterling Sidney Northwest J. E. Gidding Washington D. H Southwest John L. Graham Lancaster Central Fred Reber li T. J. Summers Marietta

Seven Athens OU Students Make Honor List

Seven Athens students appear on the Ohio University honor list for last semester. Names include Jane Foster and Stephen Fuller as freshmen, Jessie Cooper Betty McCoy and Philip Wilkinson as juniors, Norman Halleck John Meister as seniors, Helen Burson of Pratts Fork and Mary Katherine Warner of The Plains as sophomores, Edwin Angle of Logan as junior, and James White of Logan as senior.

Ohio University Frank B. Dilley Athens Jane Foster Stephen Fuller Jessie Cooper Betty McCoy Philip Wilkinson Norman Halleck John Meister Helen Burson Pratts Fork Mary Katherine Warner the Plains Edwin Angle Logan James White

M and H Circle Postpones Meeting to March 21

The M and H Circle announces a postponement of its regular meeting from Friday night to Monday night March 21. A potluck supper will follow the Pythian Sisters lodge in the ICCF Hall. Members are urged to bring a covered dish.

M. and H. Circle Pythian Sisters 1.C.C.F M. and

Ulysses Forever Reviewed by Sayre Study Club

Mrs. D. B. Green reviewed Ulysses Forever at the Sayre Study Club meeting hosted by Mrs. W. E. Clark on Maplewood Drive. The session included a discussion and a brief business portion with members naming a modern book and summarizing it.

D. B. Green Sayre Study Club W. E. Clark Maplewood Drive

Sons of Revolution Ewing Chapter plans float for Athens parade

The Sons of Revolution Ewings Chapter met with Prof. E. E. Ray to plan a float for the Northwest Territory Parade in Athens on April 11. The caravan will reach Marietta at 10 a.m. April 9. The Presbyterian Church Women’s Association leaders will meet at 2 p.m. Friday at the Church. The Eastside Needle Club will meet with Mrs. J. C. Crossen at 74 Grosvenor St. Friday at 2 p.m.

The Presbyterian Church W. E. Peters W. Union St Zeta Tau Alpha Emmett Rowles Franklin Ave Ewings Sons of American Revolution E. E. Ray Ewing Hall Northwest Territory Athens Marietta Church Association Women's Association of the Presbyterian Church Eastside Needle Club J. C. Crossen Grosvenor St W. H. Worthman Hal Rowland E. State St Anna White

Duo-Dance by Alpha Xi Delta and Pi Beta Phi

Alpha Xi Delta and Pi Beta Phi held a duo-dance at the Armory from nine to twelve with Rex Koons and his orchestra. The event featured decorations in blue and gold and red and blue, a grand march led by sorority presidents Jean Kimball and Alice Ellerman, and program silhouettes. Guests included Dean Irma E Voigt and several couples. committees covered arrangements and decorations.

Alpha Xi Delta Pi Beta Phi Armory Alpha Xi Pi Phi Rex Koons Jean Kimball Kim Kennedy Alice Ellerman Robert Snyder Ruth Dixon Don Towan Alma Gray Bill Merkel Dean Irma E. Voigt Mary Jane Hitchcock Esther Smith R. W. Finsterwald R. F. Beckett E. A. Taylor F. B., Gullum D. E. Church

Entertains With Birthday Dinner for Miss Fox

Miss Virgene Fox celebrated her sixteenth birthday with a six o clock dinner hosted by Miss Jo Merchant at 116 1-2 East Union Street. Guests included Kathleen Long Geraldine Stauffer Margaret Winning Mary Eleanor Figgins and the guest of honor.

Joe Tritipo Celebrates Tenth Birthday Party

Young friends gathered at 281 E State St Sunday afternoon to mark Joe Tritipo's tenth birthday. Nineteen guests attended with games moving pictures and a large birthday cake as the centerpiece. Helen Gibbs Joe Williams and Gordon Stout helped serve and presents were opened after the games.

Joe Tritipo E. State St Helen Gibbs Joe Williams Gordon Stout Joe

Zeta Tau Alpha Scavenger Hunt Winners Named

Thirty couples participated in the Zeta Tau Alpha Scavenger Hunt held Saturday from 9 to 12. Martha Boyd and Joseph Lipka returned to the starting point at 10 15 p m to receive the prize for collecting the most items. Refreshments followed.

Zeta Tau Alpha Martha Boyd Joseph Lipka

Stars Say March 16 Forecast Warns Against Risky Plans

The zodiac forecast for Wednesday March 16 warns of temptations to start experimental ventures and risky contacts. Strangers and unsettled methods pose dangers, with potential legal document issues. It urges continued industry and prudent timing, suggesting social diversion and postponement of major undertakings. Birthday readers may feel a push to push plans, but timing favors delay.

Marriage Meddlers A Sequel to Married Comrades

Adele Garrison continues with Mary arranging a nurse Miss Whitlock to be on duty and stay with them, while Mary seeks freedom to visit friends. The narrator notes trust and tension about her husband Dicky and possible past night’s events, hinting at a forthcoming continuation.

Mary Miss Whitlock

Mrs H B Ruth Honored On 61st Birthday Party

Mrs H B Ruth was honored on her 61st birthday with a party at the home of Mr and Mrs Elson Bowles on Pleasantville Road. Square dancing and refreshments followed with attendees including Mr and Mrs H B Ruth and their son Waiter, plus Mr and Mrs Arthur Walch, Mr and Mrs Orlen Hooper, Mr and Mrs Harold Peacock and others.

H. B. Ruth Elson Bowles Pleasantville Road Arthur Walch Orlen Hooper Harold Peacock

Athenians Join Civic Concert Association for 1938-39

The first member group for the Community Concert Association 1938-39 is announced by chairmen Mrs. H Wescott Roach and Mrs. Theodore Paige. Membership desk at Hotel Berry with private phone 520. The list names many local residents who purchased tickets by Tuesday night.

Community Concert Association H. Wescott Roach Theodore Paige Concert Association Hotel Berry W. B. Walker Fred Kiltan Martha Lou Dowler Betty Wycoff Alice Wright C. G. O’bleness Anna Belle Houck Martha J. McNeill Louis Hammerle Russell E. Bayliff P. J. Woodworth J. G. Smith Amy Allen Ethel Dunham Constance MacLeod O. F. Peoples Sarah P. Foster Irvin D. Quick W. H. Fenzel Florence Justin Bernetta Riggs Willanna Riggs Emma R. Batten Irene Devlin Louise Field Alma Brown Neal Hessel Virginia Shewey H. R. Jolliffe Lawrence P. Eblin Edison Heaton W. H. Radford Robert Mahin Francina Gross Frances Harvey Mary E. Kahler Margaret Laverty

Miss Cokonougher Joins Varsity Quartet for Banquet

Esther Cokonougher daughter of Mr and Mrs H F Cokonougher of 230 West State Street will be a member of the Varsity Quartet traveling to Parkersburg to perform for the Friendly Sons and Daughters at the St Patrick banquet. Robert Quigley Eleanor Stiles and Ben Cox complete the quartet with music and speeches to be broadcast on WPAR Parkersburg via the Columbia network.

Esther Cokonougher H. F. Cokonougher State St Parkersburg Friendly Sons and Daughters St. Patrick Robert Quigley Eleanor Stiles Ben Cox WPAR Columbia

Willa Cathers Realism Talk At Tuesday Club

Mrs W B Lawrence and Miss Genevieve Apgar hosted the Eastwood Tuesday Club session. Dinner for 48 preceded a paper by Dr Edith Wray of Ohio University on Willa Cather's Realism followed by a lively discussion.

W. B. Lawrence Genevieve Apgar Eastwood Edith Wray Ohio University Willa Cather

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