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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1948

Page

8

May Breakfast Elects Officers for Women’s Faculty Club

At the annual May Breakfast the Women’s Faculty Club elected new officers for the coming year. Officers include B. H. Hudson president Marguerita Steffenson vice president Dorothy Jefferson recording secretary Mary Blayney corresponding secretary Geraldine Hope treasurer Irene Elliott historian and Sarah Hatcher with Mary Jane Hitchcock as members-at-large.

Women’s Faculty Club B. H. Hudson Marguerita Steffenson Dorothy Jefferson Mary Blayney Geraldine Hope Irene Elliott Sarah Hatcher A. C. Anderson Mary Jane Hitchcock Leona Calvin Bennett Thor Olson Kathryn Enlow H. L. Goodwin Fdna Felt Ida Patterson An Weihr Marguerite Appel Margaret Duncan Mary Huminsky Jean Wilkinson Evelyn Wells Guerila Steffenson Camilla Manson Mar

OU Health Service Open House Highlights Growth in Eleven Years

The Student Health Service of Ohio University hosted a Sunday afternoon open house for faculty and townspeople to showcase growth over eleven years. Tea was served at the Nurse's Personnel House under the chairmanship of Mrs. John C. Baker with committee members Mrs. Harry E. Benz Mrs. Herndon Hudson Mrs. Frank R. Moore and Mrs. Charles A. Smart attending.

Student Health Service of Ohio University John C. Baker The Health Service Harry E. Benz Herndon Hudson Frank R. Moore Charles A. Smart

Families travel and visit across states and cities

Mr and Mrs R L Thompson and daughter Charlotte Yvonne return to Athens after a long Pacific Northwest California and Southwest tour visiting relatives in Reno and Arizona. They plan to return West on June 1. Mrs Lawrence E Herron from Williamsport Pa arrives in Columbus for a ten day visit with relatives in Athens. Mr and Mrs Raymond Rardin and the Hamm and Imes families visit in Pittsburgh Toledo and Cincinnati. Miss Rachel Osborne Ohio University graduate sails for Guam for a year of government service. Mothers weekend at Ohio University hosts twenty five visiting mothers and Alpha Xi Delta members. The Senior Class at Albany High School to present The Tavern Thursday and Friday. Amere Needle Club changes meeting date to May 13.

R. L. Thompson Charlotte Yvonne Athens Pacific Northwest California Southwest Thompsons Mr. Thompson Reno New Arizona Ohio West Virginia West Evans Grocery Company Lawrence E. Herron Joyce Ann Williamsport Columbus Herman Herron Herron B. R. Sanders Rachel Osborne Ohio University School of Journalism San Francisco Guam Miss Osborne Fred Osborne Alpha Xi Delta Ohio University Alpha Xi House Albany High School Margaret Nelson

Tornado and Hail Streak Cause Damage in Athens Area

Evening storm hits with strong tornado chatter and hail the size of baseballs and snowballs. Douglas reports shattered windows and damaged cars as he sheltered in his home. The hail battered the ground and roofs as residents gathered icy pellets after the storm moved away toward Athens.

Douglas Home Athens

OU School of Music Recital Presents Bower and Smith

The Ohio University School of Music hosts a recital by pianist Miss Berna Bower and soprano Mrs. Ma Smith on Thursday May 6 at 8 p.m. Accompanist is Mrs. Dor Lavely. The program includes works by Bach Chopin Mendelssohn Mozart and others in a student recital open to the public.

Ohio University School of Sic Berna Bower Ma Smith

Mrs M W Rose Hosts Luncheon at Rosewood

Mrs Marion Willis Rose hosted a luncheon for twelve at her country home Rosewood on Wednesday. The centerpiece featured pastel flowers. Six out of town aunts attended, including Misses Creed Boving Rd Lar ter, with assistance from her children Marcia and Mich.

Marion Willis Rose Rosewood Mrs. Rose Misses Creed Boving Rd Larter Marcia Mich

Nurses’ Dinner Meet Within Athens County Branch

Athens County Branch of the Nurses’ Association held a dinner meeting in Nelsonville hosted by Catholic ladies. Fifteen members and three guests attended. New officers elected: Geraldine Bennett as chairman and Ev Cox as secretary-treasurer. Next meeting scheduled for June. Nearby Alexander Church Women’s Association to meet Thursday at Miss Anna Pearl McVay’s home with theme Fellowship Throughout World led by Miss M. Hyde. assistants include Mrs. Carlos, Mrs. Donald Parsons, and Mrs. Jon Johnson.

Athens County Trict 14 Nurses’ Association Nelsonville Gery Bennett Ev Cox Women’s Association Alexander Church Anna Pearl McVay Miss . M. Hyde Esses Carlos Donald Parsons Jon Johnson

Reedsville Social News and Local Fragments

Mr and Mrs Charles Barr hosted a party April 24 for their daughter Marlene s six birthday anniversary. Numerous attendees listed and 4 H Club members met to choose a project, naming clothing. Funeral notices, travel to Columbus and Long Bottom visits appear, with many relatives and locals named. Birth announced for a son at St Joseph hospital to Alvin Reed and family.

Reedsville Charles Barr Marlene Margaret Sylvia Larr Sonny Harris Gladys Harold Boston Grace Sue Keningham Leroy Barr Wayne Boston Christinia Kibble Geneva Nolan Patty Agr Wallace Luella Riehe Donna Jean Kibble Charles Robert Crislip J. M. Smith Martin Smith Logan Effie Warren Columbus Bernard Williamson Anna F. Coleman Samuel Wilson Parkersburg Leona Myers Sumner Arthur Fellows Long Bottom Olive Randolph Roy Holsinger Waverly Robert Holsinger Brooks Russell Patience Anna M. Randolph Jessie Hoyt Fred Ho

Local Social Notes from Racine and Nearby

Local residents and visitors are listed with travels visits and family news. Ernest Wingett and son John visited Gallipolis while Bert Bridgett toured Mason City West Virginia. Carroll Sayre arrived from Pittsburg for a five day vacation with family.

Racine Ernest Wingett John Gallipolis Bert Bridgett Mason City W. Va Howey Roush

Social Kitchen Table Glimpses from Taylor Ridge News

Families host and visit across towns in a round of Sunday entertainments. Mrs. Jessie Tenon and Jack Brewell of Zanesville join Mrs. Coey and relatives in Taylor Ridge while Willard Coey’s daughter Gloria Jean and Pate also appear. Visitors include Arthur Taylor and Shirley Duncan of Jacksonville. G W Jones returns from Charleston General Hospital after major surgery with Thorton Shetterly. Detroit relatives visit Paskivitch family, and Theda Bryan spends weekend with Gerald Bryan. Leo McNutt travels to Chillicothe with Robert E. Lee’s visit. Eleanor Shuman of Wakoneta and Miss Shirley Ann Smith of Greens Run are noted guests.

James Coey Charleston Cedar Grove W. Va Leo McNutt Robert E. Lee Chillicothe Mr. Lee Veterans Hospital Shirley Ann Smith Greens Run Bert Murray Zanesville

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OU Women’s Club OU Health Service Ron Fred Herron Tuesay Raymond Rardin Raymond Rardin, Jr Pittsburgh William Hamm Wilbur B. Imes Sue Ann Billy Toledo L. C. Baker E. State St James Burt Janie Beckley Cincinnati Bradenton, Fla John L. Douglas Bradenton Col James B. Golden Bradenton Beach Harriet Heck Sarasota Fla Charles Gross Middleport Paul J. Lewis Oak St Oryn Johnson Lewis Albany O Amere Club Amere Needle Club C. R. Dailey N. Lancaster St the Cline Pharmacy Sheaffer's Crest Sheaffer Bogan FE. B. Hatton Gener Lady Corps Ralph M. Sm Red Crossfield Hospital Hele OU School of Music M. W. Rose Hoste Athens County Branch Dist Alexander Fres Lucy Kibble Milton Caniff Orphan Annie Harold Gray J. R. Williams Don Axel Sandy BY Edgar Martin McKee Golagy Bonce MR. Lucifer Sam Hill Hollywood Jos By Leslie Turner Captain Easy Pape Vic Flint V. T. Hamlin Wesesen Michael O'Malley Ralph Lane Inspector Ted Todd Bulletin Freckles School Today By Merrill Blosser Lord Jeeves Carroll Sayre Pittsburg W. N. Hovis Mercer, Pa New Haven Owen Watson Walter Lines W. B. Cross Etta Cable Detroit, Mich Etta — Cracken William Cable Emma Jimden Harold Weatherholt Aegion Lars Otis McClintock Veatrice McClintock Letart Joe Beegle Earl Hart Seneca Lake Sibyl Miles How Jackson Indianapolis Sibyl] Miles New Boston WSCS Methodist Church Walter Stewart James Stewart Steubenville Jerry Jaccaud East Liverpool Fred Shain Harry Roush Ladies Aid Doreas Church SO. Beegle Emma Salser Taylor Ridge
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