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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1951

Page

7

DUV Holds Annual Memorial Dinner for Union Veterans

The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War held their annual Memorial dinner at Mrs. Vida Carpenter’s home on State Street. The event honors members of Columbus Golden Post and preserves the memory of veterans no longer with us. Guests included five year old Barbara Ann Carpenter and great granddaughter Mrs. Gwendolyn Roach.

Daughters of Union Veterans John Eilis Vida Carpenter State St Columbus Golden Post Grand Army of the Republic SUV Daughers of Massillon Nora Atkinson Pearl Runyon Bess Jones Susie Wilson May Smith Rbara Ann Carpenter Gwendolyn Roach

Miss Carolyn Herbert Wins Two Prestigious Scholarships

Ohio University senior Carolyn J. Herbert, with a 3.97 average, receives a first year American Council of Learned Societies fellowship and a Fulbright nine month English literature study at the University of London. She plans a teaching career at the college level and has held top scholastic honors at Athens High School and active leadership roles in multiple campus organizations.

Carolyn J. Herbert Ohio University College of Arts and Sciences Herbert American Council of Learned Societies University of London William H. Herbert Athens Athens High School American Council Radcliffe College Edmund Spencer John Keats Fulbright Women's League Miss Herbert Canterbury Club Episcopal Camp Group Athens High Y-Teens

Open Church Wedding Plans May 6 in Athens Presbyterian

Miss Ruth Eilen Evans and Mr. Harry Elden Rose announce an open church wedding on Sunday May 6 at Athens Presbyterian Church. The double ring ceremony will be read by Rev. Fred E. Lachs at 2 PM with a half hour of organ music by Mrs. Phillip J. Woodworth preceding. Matron of honor is Mrs. Terry Triffin of Columbus and best man is Thomas Rose. Ushers are Marion Rose and Earl Rose. A reception follows in the church parlors with assistance from Mrs. Francis Van der Werf and Mrs. Thomas Rose. Evans is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Richards Evans of N Congress St Athens. Rose is son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rose of Athens Route 4.

Ruth Eilen Evans Harry Elden Rose Athens Presbyterian Church Fred E. Lachs Phillip J. Woodworth Miss Evans Terry Triffin Columbus Thomas Rose Marion Rose Earl Rose Rose Francis van der Werf Chillicothe George Richards Evans N. Congress St Athens Mr. Rose Frank Rose

Formal Recital at Ohio University Music Hall May 8

The School of Music at Ohio University presents a formal recital Tuesday May 8 at 8 15 pm in Music Hall Auditorium featuring James Reese Merrill Thomas Joseph Van Camp Ruth Wickline Elmer Horsky William Elton James Van Camp John Epperly and others. Programs include Madrigal for Brass Instruments by Karl Ahrendt Amaryllis by Caccini Alma Mia by Handel Sicher Weiden by Bach Kraimer Con certo in G Minor Op 26 by Max Bruch Variation Symphoniques by Franck Rhapsody in B minor by Brahms and works by Vaughan Williams Tschaikowsky. Accompanists are Lindall Wooley and Joanne Jarvi. The Athens City Federation of Women's Clubs meets Monday at 7 30 at Mrs. Thomas Wolfe's home Utah Place with Dr C L Dow to discuss Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

School of Music of Ohio University Music Hall Karl Ahrendt James Reese Merrill Thomas Joseph van Camp Ruth Wickline Elmer Horsky William Elton James van Camp John Epperly Caccini Alma Mia Handel Merlyn Ross Schafe Koennen Sicher Earl Wilson Lyndall Wooley Joanne Jarvi Athens City Federation of Women's Clibs Thomas Wolfe Utah Place C L. Dow Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Marshfield Couple to Wed in Open Church Ceremony

Mrs. Elsie M. Mace and Mr. Ernest P. Whitlatch of New Marshfield plan an open church wedding at the New Marshfield Methodist Church on Saturday May 5. The single ring ceremony is set for 6 30 p m officiated by Rev. Carrol Chesser. Mrs. Carl Rorick will be matron of honor and Mr. Carl Whitlatch will be best man for his brother. A reception will follow at the Mace home in New Marshfield. Whitlatch, a farmer and dairyman, is superintendent of the church Sunday School. The couple will reside in New Marshfield.

Elsie M. Mace Ernest P. Whitlatch New Marshfield New Marshfield Methodist Church Carrol Chesser Carl Rorick Carl Whitlatch Athens

Athens County Community Concert announces 1951 52 attractions

The Athens County Community Concert Association names two season headliners for 1951 52 the National Symphony Orchestra of Washington DC and Verdis La Traviata by the Charles Wagner Opera Company. A membership drive is set for the week of September 24 with further attractions to follow. Financials show 1950 51 receipts of 8805 79 and total disbursements of 8473 02 leaving a balance of 332 77 as of March 15 1951.

Athens County Community Concert Association National Symphony Orchestra of Washington, D. C Charles Wagner Opera Company E. D. Shrout Internal Revenue

Athens County ACE Dinner Elected Officers for Year

The Athens County ACE annual dinner at Van Meters Restaurant featured Mabel Darst as social chairman. Officers chosen for the coming year include Mrs. Camilla Weisenbach as president and Miss Edna Felt as treasurer. A study conference for the Ohio ACE is set for Canton on May 16 with Mabel Olson as vision leader.

Athens County Ace Athens County ACE van Meters Iss Mabel Darst Mabel Olson Camilla Welsenbach Ruth Pierce Margaret Duncan Edna Felt Bertina Chappel Mary Wilson Ohio Ace Canton University Weisenbach Mary Ward Felt Julia Nehls Esther Starks Maison Elizabeth Meyer College of Inservice Teachers Tronheim Norway Miss Meyer United States National Education Association

University J Prom Candidates Campaign This Week

Dozens of candidates vie for J Prom king and queen at Ohblo University as campaigns run from Tuesday to 7 pm Friday. A parade of floats precedes the J Prom at 10 mm Saturday morning and the dance follows in the Men’s Gym with Shep Fields and his orchestra. Names include Jean Krukenberg Ruth Hovoerka Lindley Hall Pat Weaver Toa Barkan Kathryn Hammer stein Bryan Hailtee Dela Torre Frannie Dickinson Maryann Elliot Don Neuman Bill Lauer Randy Alfazetta Chet Rojeck Rob Finney Roy Schweitzer Roy Craber Bob Hunter Anthony Janos Robert Carson Seymourne Neal Handley Al Lindholm Bob Birch Tom MacClintock John Butrain Babe Tapole. The Lucky Eight Canasta Club met at Betty Sliver’s home. Mary Scott June Koon received handkerchief showers. Other members present were Helen Langel Marilyn Shanklon Tona Grace. Next meeting at Charlotte Hawk’s home in May.

Jprom Shep Fields Jean Krukenberg Alpha Delta Pi Ruth Hovoerka Bhi Mat Raeindoe Lindley Hall Pat Weaver Yota Tau Alpha Toa Barkan Alpha Ensilon Pt Kathryn Hammerstein Bryan Hailtee Dela Beta Theta Fi Bob Hunter Theta Chi Anthony Janos Beta Sigma Robert Carson Pi Kappa Alpha Seymourne Phi Sigma Delta Neal Handley Phi Kappa Tau al Lindholm Lambda Chi Alpha Bob Birch Acacia Tom MacClintock Gamma Gamma ‘Gamma John Butrain Alpha Delta Omega Babe Tapole Phi Delta Theta Lucky Eight Canasta Club Betty Sliver Mary Scott June Koon Helen Langel Marilyn Shanklon Tona Grace Charlotte Hawk May

Scientific Dating Foundation Proposed by Dr Crane

Dr George W Crane urges creation of a Scientific Dating Foundation to check backgrounds and arrange matches for eligible professionals. He cites Larry F a 35 year old farmer and describes interest from physicians lawyers and teachers in a Bureau to boost marriages, asking wealthy donors to fund a national program.

America Larry Uncle Sam

Club Calendar listing events at Athens Amesville and Nelsonville

The calendar notes a Child Guidance Circle of CCL annual party led by Mrs. Ray Chadwell on Route 5? Athens Amesville Rd. The state convention emblem is mentioned in Nelsonville. A bake sale is planned at Butler Brothers Store at 8 30 a m sponsored by WSCS of Central Ave Methodist Church. A Gilham-Frank VFW event runs 8 to 12 pm at the high school with music by the Mitchell Family.

CCL Ray Chadwell Athens- Amesville Rd Butler Brother's WSCS Central Ave. Methodist Church Eoco Gilham-Frank VFW Mitchell Family

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