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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1950
Page
6
Kindergarten Easter outfits mirror adult trends with pint sized versions of coats suits and accessories. White collar and cuff accents add polish while spring navy and pastels guide color as checks and plaids scale down for mobility. Garments include belted jackets bonnets and rollers with deep hems and generous side seams to accommodate growth.
Professor H R Wilson addressed the Pallas Club at Mrs H L Dunlaps home on Emerson and read several poems. Mrs Matthews introduced the speaker to the group as the gathering enjoyed scalloped tomatoes topped with grated cheese.
Mrs. George Couladis hosted a buffet dinner honoring Miss Thea Patestides whose May 7 wedding to Mr. Steve Tsagaris is planned. Guests included family members and friends from Columbus Warren Indianapolis and Columbus with several Patestides and Tsagaris relatives attending.
Mrs C E Heft of Athens Route 3 welcomed the Athens Women’s Music Club to her home with assistance from Mrs J T Merwin. Marlinda Heft played La Cinquantaine, the program focused on Music in the Cinema, and papers and performances by members highlighted film music from composers.
The Athens Federation of the Child Conservation League elected officers for the coming year at last night’s meeting at the First Methodist Church. Elected president was Mrs Arthur Cornwell, vice president Mrs Victor Stanson, secretary Mrs Carl Sims, treasurer Mrs Martin Hecht, and press reporter Mrs Frank Baker. Presiding was league president Mrs Ted Stiff. Plans announced for the Spring Conference in Lancaster May 10 featuring registration at 9 am, luncheon at 1 pm, with afternoon sessions at the American Legion hall. Next federation meeting scheduled for May 22.
Adults attend an American Literature class at the Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. A Buckeye Twig fundraiser at Mt. St Marys Hospital runs 8 p.m. A Ladies Day bridge luncheon is at 1 p.m. at the Country Club. Garden and Homemakers activities meet, potlucks and covered dishes noted. Public meetings and church groups schedule at various homes and churches.
About 70 people attended the square dance at the Country Club Saturday evening. Couples in blue jeans plaid shirts and cotton skirts danced from 10 till 2 to the music of Vivian Coates and her orchestra from Albany. Committee members were Joe Klingenberg Kenny Kerr and Carl Tom.
The In cae Formal, a current hit theme event, featured four Ohio University women’s dormitories in the Men’s Gymnasium. Jon Gant’s orchestra played songs from South Pacific including Some Enchanted Evening as couples danced from 9 to 12. The Dean of Women’s office granted 12:30 permission.
Mr and Mrs Paul Wilson entertained for daughter Ruth Ann with games lunch and dessert served at noon. Guests included Jimmy Mansfield Phillip Rose Rocky Wiseman Johnny Calvin Ann Marie Crow Jackson Finstermaker and Carolyn Mansfield with assistance from Mrs Roger Wiseman Mrs Merwin Mansfield and Mrs O E Fri.
Margot Mayo teaches two couples starting in a circle with figures such as circle four hands around dive for the oyster and the lady round the lady. The sequence covers passing under, reversing positions, and eight hands over with pairs alternately interlacing arms before a swing.
C H Harris a city council member spoke to the Business and Professional Women's Club Thursday evening. Introduced by Mildred Chatter the legislative chair man he outlined council problems and city improvements already made and those still needed. A follow up discussion of council issues occurred.
The Plains school held its annual Junior-Senior banquet with the junior class honoring graduates. Principal H W Humphrey spoke as Grace was said by Miss Louise Diver and welcomes by Wanda Lovsey with Donna Thompson giving the response. The event featured Indian motif decorations and a dance by the Chauncey Dover Orchestra.
One hundred sixteen couples danced to Bob Hallows band at the Elk's Hall Saturday night as Emblem Club featured square and round dancing with refreshments. Committee in charge included Mrs. Joe Klingenberg Mrs. Stella Jandes Mrs. George Merchant and others.
Two Athens area operettas postponed due to cast illness will be staged Wednesday at 7 30 p m in Athens High School Auditorium. The Lemonade Stand features first to third graders while Cinderella s Slipper showcases fourth to sixth graders. Originally slated for March 8, the events are now on the schedule.
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