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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1949

Page

6

Pi Kappa Alpha Dream Girl Susan Morrison Named

Susan Morrison of Pi Beta Phi was chosen as the Pi Kappa Alpha Dream Girl of 1949 at the spring formal in the Hotel Berry Ballroom. Roger Ansel presented the sweetheart pin. escort was Robert W. Anderson. The event featured elaborate spring garden décor and alumni and chaperons in attendance.

Pi Kappa Alpha Susan Morrison Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Hotel Berry Pi Beta Phi Sorority SMC Roger N. Ansel Miss Morrison Robert W. Anderson

WSCS Hosts Bake Sale Preview at Clarks Chapel

Mrs Virgil Maxwell hosted the WSCS meeting on April 27 1949 with Mrs Frank Phillips presiding. Devotions led by Mrs James Bell. bake sale planned for May 28 1949. Prizes went to Mrs James Bell Mrs Elson Hedges and Mrs Arthur Koker.

WSCS Clarks Chapel Virgil Maxwell Frank Phillips God James Bell Oliver Walls James”. Bell Elson Hedges Arthur Koker

Ohio University Hosts 1949 Intercollegiate Band Festival

More than 100 young musicians from eleven Ohio colleges performed at Memorial Auditorium under conductor Guglielmo Sabatini. The festival aimed to raise symphonic band standards by choosing orchestral repertoire and featuring top players from Kent Ohio State Wooster Capital and others.

Ohio Intercollegiate Band Festival Paul Fontaine Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Ohio Guglielmo Sabatini Trenton Symphony Orchestra Gilbert Ohio University Symphonic Band Sabatini Raymond de Mattia Kent Nancy Fowler Ohio State Maxine Campbell Ohio Wesleyan Marjorie McKinney Wooster Phyllis Glesegamp Capital Millard Biggs Youngstown Richard Buntz James Smith Charles Gilbert William Brophy DeForest Chase Harold Thorley John Sabol James Hissom Charles Hill Kappa Kappa Psi

Dean Voigt Honored at AAUW Event

Dean Voigt retiring July 1 as Ohio University dean of women was honored at the AAUW guest night at Athens Country Club. About 100 guests attended with tributes from former AAUW leaders and remarks by state and local officials and educators.

Irma FE. Voigt Ohio University American Association of University Women Athens Country Club Dean Voigt AAUW Margaret Benedict Justina Eich Capital University Clyde Hissong Benedict Elizabeth Hamilton Miami University California Robert Gregory Caroline Cummins Ralph B. Alspaugh Cincinnati Edna Felt Athens H. C. Dorman Seth Lewis E. J. Taylor Creative Arts F. H. Krecker Maxwell Ferguson Kay Wienart Paul Murphy Jessie McClain Florence Justin Demaris Pease Roger Connor John C. Baker Mary Helen Fretts Ohio Wesleyan University Howard Hall Mary Jane Hitchcock Alpha Xi Delta

West Side Garden Club Holds April Meeting and Plans Regional Meet

West Side Garden Club met at 69 W. State St. with reports on the Plains workshop and Middleport flower show. Mrs. Clarence Laughlin spoke on Tris and plans were set to attend the Regional Garden Club meeting in Marietta on May 6. SHOWER FOR NEWLY WEDS Relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Radcliffe are invited to a miscellaneous shower May 7 at the bride’s parents’ home.

West Side Garden Club J. R. Harvey State St the Plains Middleport Clarence Laughlin Tris Marietta Earl Radcliffe Maxine Radford Harold Radford Federation CCL Harry Lackey Elmwood Place Sol Rosenberg Presbyterian Church New Church WBA Ioof Hall Hathamar First Methodist Church Presbyterian Esther H. A. Elkins E. State St

Enchanted Forest Formal Lights Up Men's Dorm

About 200 residents and guests attended the Spring formal in the men's dormitory lounge. Jon Gant and his orchestra provided music for the event with a backdrop of an enchanted cottage and forest scene. Social chairmen Tom Hartzell and George Hogg organized decorations and refreshments featured spring flowers. Assistant chairs included Ray Noble, Richard Perkins, Robert Lefing, Chris Sheeler, Hugh Taylor, Lloyd Lawson, Charles Small and Jack Fidelholtz.

Jon Gant Tom Hartzell George Hogg Ray Noble Richard Perkins Robert Lefing Chris Sheeler Hugh Taylor Lloyd Lawson Charles Small Jack Fidelholtz

Camille to be Presented by OU Playshop May 5 7

Ohio University Playshop presents Camille May 5 6 and 7 in the Great Play Series. Dorothy Lasher stars in a 1852 setting with Louis XV furniture panels used as sets. Co directed by Katty Gottschall and Gene Dybvig with Gray Cox as technical director and a full student crew.

Camille OU Playshop Dorothy Lasher Ohio University Playshop Alexander Dumas Katty Gottschall Gene Dybvig Gray Cox Paul Kimpel Sunny McGowan Alice Exline Ed Eppich Bob Davis Bob McGinnis Edwin Hansen

Calendar Events and Meetings for Local Organizations

A dense schedule lists Alpha Gamma Delta House Corporation meeting Monday 8 15 p m at chapter house group events with Girl Scout Council Presbyterian Church WCTU and other local clubs set for Monday through Friday including dinners, lectures and a bridge luncheon. A stray note suggests using cellophane tape to remove lint from woolens.

Alpha Gamma Delta House Corporation Oo0 Girl Scout Council Wesleyan Service Guild Edith Miller

Pavlish Dance Revue Plans Spring Show Series

Andrew Pavlish announces a five-town spring dance revue tour with 75 to 100 students. Performances run June 2 Nelsonville High, June 3 Washington School, June 7 Middleport High, June 10 Jackson High, June 14 Athens with Flag Day number and a $25 prize for enrollment leader. Dances continue at Redmen's Hall in Athens through season end.

Andrew Pavlish Athens Nelsonville High School Washington School Middleport High School Jackson High School Pavlish Redmen’s Hall

Edith Barrows Hosts Plains Garden Club Meeting in Athens

The Plains Garden Club met at host Edith Barrows home in Athens for April with discussion on Planting Shrubs for Permanence led by Paul Tipton. Lantern slides by Floyd Linscott and Elwood Daugherty highlighted shrubs suitable for Ohio gardens and plant selection by size and character.

Edith Barrows Plains Garden Club Athens Paul Tipton Canton Floyd Linscott Elwood Daugherty Ohio Don Nida Nellie Horn

OU Men Glee Club Plans May 3 Parkersburg Concert

Ohio University Glee Club of 40 voices under Philip L. Peterson will give a concert May 3 at the First Christian Church Parkersburg West Virginia. Guest soprano Miss Donna Marek of Cleveland and accompanist Robert Triplett of Sistersville will perform with a program spanning folk songs operetta selections and classical pieces. The event is sponsored by the First Christian Church choir directed by Bruce Tolbert.

OU Men's Glee Club Parkersburg Ohio University Men's Glee Club 40 Voices Philip L. Peterson First Christian Church W.va First Christian Church Choir Bruce Tolbert Peterson Logan Martin Galway Piper Old Zip Coon Gearhart Bishop Howorth Palestrina Brahms Morley Handel Glee Club Donna Marek Cleveland Robert Triplett Sistersville W. Va John Collins San

Laura Pierce Hosts Bishop Class Meeting in April

Mrs Laura Pierce hosted the Bishop Class on April 28 with president Mrs Gracia Pratt presiding. Stella Chandler opened with prayer and twenty three members joined three guests while Martha Romine led devotions. Kate Jones read, Belle Bishop gave readings, a Bible quiz followed and refreshments were served.

Laura Pierce Gracia Pratt Stella Chandler Martha Romine Kate Jones Belle Bishop

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