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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1949

Page

6

Founders Day Banquet Hosts Forty Plus Phi Delta Theta Alumni

Thirty eight out of town alumni attended the Ohio University Phi Delta Theta Founders Day Banquet at the Country Club. Speakers included Dr. Frank J. Prout of Bowling Green State University and Harold Tyree of the Detroit-Holson Co. Numerous attendees came from cities such as Nelville Pomeroy Chillicothe Columbus Dayton Zanesville Cleveland and Akron along with Athens alumni. Other details appear on Page 5.

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Ohio University Country Club Frank J. Prout Bowling Green State University Harold Tyree Dent Detroit-hollson Co Detroit BE. N. eWilliams Esmont Robbin Gardner Don Shafer Nelville Irving Karr Edison Obstetter Pomeroy Delrt Reese Robert Will ofArthur Gail Wallace Corning Oe Chapman Guysville Clifford Lazier Marietta Gerald Finney Jackson Robert J. White Logan Herman DuBois Ernest Augustus Manning Coultrap Ray C. Donnells Martin Filberfeld Harold Cruitt Chillicothe E. Aumiller George Thomas Illiam Leeper Fred Johnson Robert Masterton Edwin Violet Robert Wood Don Coultrap Columbus Wendel Davidson Douglass Reinhardt Dayton Fred Beck Walter Cruise Zanesville Richard Harner Cleveland Don McVay LeRoy Bert Barnes, Jr Bainbridge Robert Horn Manhassett N.Y Charles Burdette Akron Athens

Higley Club Hears Textile Discussion

Higley Study Circle met at Mrs. Mary Jennings's home to hear Mrs. W. H. Kirchner discuss Modern Textiles. The talk covered new man-made fabrics, their controllable size lustre strength and quantity, and an overview of the textile industry history.

Higley Mary Jennings E. State St W. H. Kirchner

Ohio State guests and spring vacations noted

Columbus residents Mr and Mrs Paul Didion are guests at the Schleicher home during the OSU intersemester break. Dr Edward A Sprague flies to Ft Lauderdale for a week with Mrs Sprague as travel companions. Miss Nancy Rutherford visits from Northfield School for Girls for spring vacation. Miss Paulota McLaughlin recently returned from San Antonio visiting Red Cross connections and General Swift family.]

Paul Didion Columbus Fred Schleicher N. May Ave Ohio State University Didion Schleicher Ohio Universit Edward A. Sprague Ft. Lauderdale Fla Sprague R. Kenneth Kerr, Jr Ralph M. Smeck Dwight H. Rutherford State St Paulota ” McLaughlin San Antonio Texas Leora German American Red Cross Ft. Sam Houston I. P. Swift Pamela Swift Vaughan

Union WSCS Group Meets at Mrs. Ferguson Home

The Union WSCS group met at 69 Grosvenor Avenue hosted by Mrs. Ferguson with 31 members present. Devotions opened by Mrs. Phyllis Baker. district meeting in Chillicothe planned for late April. Panama Canal Zone discussed. a documentary shown. newcomer notes and April meeting at Mrs. Algeo’s home listed.

Women's Society of Christian Service Maxwell Ferguson Grosvenor Carl Roberts Phyllis Baker Harold F. Kellogg Weceme Chillicothe William Harmon Panama Canal Zone Canal Zone Keith Broman Panama Edward Algeo Lorene Ave

Bowery Brawl highlights Phi Kappa Tau hosts

Tenth annual Bowery Brawl presented Friday night in the Armory by Beta chapter with active members alumni and guests dancing to Maynard Keyes combo. Hoffman named master of ceremonies as advisers and pledges assisted with decorations and entertainment. Founders Day banquet held at Athens Country Club with Albert C. Gubitz as main speaker on fraternities in college life and careers.

Bowery Armory Beta Chapter Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity Maynard Keyes Pal Hoffman Warren Howard Robert Koepke Ted Kuenzel Don Garrod Walter Green Fred Wilson Tom Blair Paul Hoffman John Dukawich John Roodhyzen Carroll Widdoes Howerd Brinker B. T. Grover Vincent Jukes Arthur Cornwell Herman Humphries A. T. Volweiler Rush Elliott Fraternity James Wray Jack Donaldson John Good Sotorilics Athens Country Club Albert C. Gubitz

Piano Recital By Marguerite Frank Pupils Held At Home

Mrs Marguerite Frank presented her piano students in a Sunday recital at 3 30 p m on March 20 at her mother Mrs Bessie Wood s home 25 Elliott St The program featured soloists Vicki Rauch Virginia Roberson Judy Fleck Donna Morris Marie Stehr Stephen Davis Jane Luchs Jenifer Davis Ann Guerra Elinor Atkinson Jon Hawkins Mary Oberholzer Martha Frank and Marguerite Frank with duets by Frank and layed by Frana Kay Nuzum and atty Carpenter A trombone solo by Charles Frank The public attendance included friends and parents A second recital is set for Sunday March 27 at 3 30 p m inviting friends and parents.

Marguerite Frank W. Washington St Frank Frana Kay Nuzum Aty Carpenter Charles Frank

The Plains FHA Girls Entertain March Meeting

The Plains FHA meeting was held in the Home Economics room on Thursday March 17 with Irish named roll call. Mary Mason presided as club president and plans for the State meeting on April 23 in Columbus were discussed as ninth grade girls organized the social hour. Betty Brown played a piano solo and Elizabeth Johnson with Barbara Talbert performed a clarinet duet.

Plains F.H.A Mary Mason Columbus Mary Jo Charney Betty Brown Elizabeth Johnson Barbara Talbert Janet Stalnaker Alice Yates Miss Vail Miss Hunter

Safety Program Reported By Athens Grange

Athens Grange met March 17 for a Safety Program led by Mr. Ralph Barker. Members shared recent auto accident experiences, a Be Firesighted quiz, and Ohio home accident statistics with slides. New member Russell Bashore joined, and donations were approved to the Ohio Mental Hygiene Association and the Athens County Red Cross.

Athens Walter Neutzling Pomona John Hope Roy Radford Dorothy Terrell Russell Bashore Paulding Curtis Jeshinger Warren Harry Hope

Miss Ursula Green Featured on Events Club Program

Current Events Club met Friday evening at 35 Woodard Ave. host Mrs. T. S. Robe. Mrs. D. B. Green led the program with her daughter Ursula Green performing a clarinet duet on her own recording. Guest attendees included Mrs. Charles L. Smith and Mrs. Katherine Cooperside. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughters Margaret and Llewellyn Robe.

Ursula Green Current Events Club T. S. Robe Woodard Ave D. B. Green

Mrs Edna Goff Hosts Marshfield Church Group Meeting

Ladies of the New Marshfield Church of Christ met at Mrs Edna Goff's home to plan the year’s missionary work. Officers presiding were Mrs Sam Riggle president Miss Martha Frost secretary and Mrs Nettie Barron treasurer. The first project is a large linens box for the Orphans' Christian Home in Elizabethtown Tenn. Theoree theme is Everlasting Gospel Rev 14 6. Next meeting set for April 20 at 1 30 p m. All interested invited.

New Marshfield Edna Goff Sam Riggle

Notable Chicago Speaker Addresses Coolville Institute Meeting

Dr. Paul R. Reynolds of Chicago lectured at the Coolville Family Institute meeting held in the Coolville high school auditorium. He urged strong religious foundations and active parental involvement to foster happy homes and responsible citizens, noting lower divorce rates where faith guides marriage and life. More than 100 people attended the potluck supper and mass meeting sponsored by regional churches and groups.

Paul R. Reynolds Chicago Family Institute Coolville Reynolds China Anolds America Delphin Creeger Russell Cody Charles Bentz C. C. Lockwood

Legion Auxiliary Membership Dinner Tonight at Legion Home

American Legion Auxiliary holds its annual Membership Dinner for members tonight at 6 30 p m at the Legion Home. Members bring a favorite covered dish and table service for the meal. Meat course provided. Mrs Jack Quest chairs the hostess committee.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Jack Quest

Solemn Requiem Mass for Sister M. Ambrose Padden

A solemn Requiem Mass was offered at Mt. Gallitzin Chapel Baden Pa for Sister M Ambrose Padden of the Sisters of St Joseph who died March 11. Interment followed in the Community cemetery at Mt Gallitzin. The service featured clergy from Holy Name Cleveland St Luke s Cleveland and St Peter and Paul Beaver with Bishop Lavery in attendance. Sisters and relatives from Ohio and Lancaster attended the funeral. Sister Ambrose served sixty years in the order and led several high schools.

Mt. Gallitzin Chapel Baden M. Ambrose Padden Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse Mt. Gallitzin Charles McDonough Holy, Name Church Cleveland James McDonough Ll.d V.G St. Luke's Church St. Luke’s Church Robert Murphy St. Peter and Paul’s Church Beaver Francis J. Lavery St. Aloysius Church East Liverpool Timothy McDermott Conan Free C.P St. Paul's Monastery Pittsburgh Ferdinand Demsher Christ the King Sister St. Joseph’s High School Natrona

Birth announcement for a daughter in Athens area

Parents Mr and Mrs Howard E Bobo announce the birth of daughter Cinda Lou on Monday March 14 at 31 N Lancaster St Athens. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs H C Bobo and Prof and Mrs Emmett of the city. The same city hosts the Nelsonville Emblem Club inspection with Supreme Deputy Esther Powell at 8 p.m. at the Elks Club Nelsonville. Initiation and covered-dish dinner follow. Athens members will attend.

Ohio University Gordon K. Bush Athens Messenger Terry Jenkins Howard E. Bobo N. Lancaster St Athens Cinda Lou H. C. Bobo Emmett Emblem Club Nelsonville Esther Powell Elks Club

Former Athens Girl Returns From Japan

Mrs. Bradley Connors formerly Terry McKee and her two months old daughter Claudia arrived in Meadville Pennsylvania from Tokyo Japan where Claudia was born. She traveled from Tokyo to San Francisco then Pittsburgh to join her parents. She plans to visit Athens relatives and both she and her husband are Duke University School of Journalism graduates.

Bradley Connors Terry’ McKee Claudia Meadville Tokyo Japan Connors Shanghai China San Francisco

WSCS Group Hears Program On Canal Zone Event

Twelve members and two guests attended the WSCS group meeting at Mrs. Della Shaw's home. President R. R. Barker opened the session with sentence prayers after reading By His Light. The group voted to donate five dollars to Lancaster Camp Ground cottages and one dollar to Susie Shawan, a new Christian worker.

A. L. Snedden Earl Bolin WSCS Methodist Union Church Della Shaw R. R. Barker Grace Nell Crowell Lancaster Camp Ground Susie Shawan H. W. Howell Nancy Pierce Wilma Romine Lillian Jones Shirley Shaw Beulah Brown

Spring Bazaar Planned by WSCS Group

The Women's Society of Christian Service at Richland Ave. Methodist Church schedules a spring bazaar for April 9. March meeting featured vocal solo by Ila Mae Secoy and talks on Labor Problems in Relation to the Church and missionary work in Korea and India.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Richland Ave Methodist John Ator Lyle Munn Ila Mae Secoy O. E. Clyse Miss Mae Stanton Stanton Korea India

Calendar of Events for Monday Activities

Calendar notes multiple meetings. WWBA to meet IOOF Hall at 7 30 p m. Women’s Relief Corps convenes at 2 p m on State Street. Presbyterian Church group meets at the Manse N College Street at 8 p m. Youth Activities Circle meets at 8 p m with Mrs H C Dorman Peach Road. Circle Three of Central Avenue group hosts activities at 7 p m.

WBA Ioof Hall Ooo Women’s Relief Corps Mena W. State The Presbyterian Church College T CCL Mra H. C Dorman Peach Road

Simple home recipe promises 35 lb loss with Rennel Concentrate

Mrs. Frank Snyder of Millfield Ohio extols a liquid Rennel Concentrate weight loss plan. She claims rapid slendering from grapefruit juice mix and two tablespoons daily, with a money back guarantee if pounds don’t disappear.

Mra Frank Snyder Millfield Ohio Rennet Thas Souad

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Tyke James Patrick Day Pop Dennis Day Higley Club Farley W. Union St Union Wscs Brenner Tipperary Fawcett Chesterhill, Ohio Lowman Athens, Ohio the Plains Fha Grant Hospital Bridget Agnes Cooney Lancaster Lydia Slydia E. Pinkham Hazel Morrison Madge Baker Macree Glen Hanes Mary Ann Marshfield Paul Reynolds Coolville Family Institute R. Kiracofe Dr. Reynolds Rev. Lockwood Margaret Sara Padden Sarah Padden Mary Elizabeth Costello Anthony F. Padden Joseph R. Padden Coshocton Margaret Drennan Angela State Newark Wscs Group W. F. Giesecke Morris Ave George Evans Amere Needle Club Cottage Tea House Joe Walburn Mia R. Clippinger Women's Asso Acme Dry Cleaners DIAL Sanitary Diaper Service Athens & Vicinity Middleport Pomeroy, Gallipolis Point Pleasant Parkersburg W. Va P. O Diaper Service Institute of America Dixie Evans C. FE Clyse Dan Bartlett al Ala Quick's
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