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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1937

Page

7

Distinguished Visitor Dr Sockman Lines Up Athens Luncheon Dinner

Dr Ralph W Sockman of Christ Church New York City served as the final speaker in Ohio University’s Distinguished Visitors series. He was entertained at a luncheon by Dr Horace T Houf and at dinner by Dr and Mrs Victor Whitehouse. The events featured local church representatives and YWCA members with discussions on religious attitudes in colleges. Dr Sockman spoke three times on campus and then left Athens.

H. T. Houf Victor Whitehouse Ralph W. Sockman Christ Church New York City Ohio University Horace T. Houf E. State St Houf Athens YWCA William G. Seaman Russel Bayliff Neil J. Crawford Margaret Shannon Irma E. Voigt Edith Wray Rosemary Doran Doris Seigfried Marcella Long Lloyd Clarke Phillip Smith A. Y. Wilcox Jack Meister Robert Loyer Oliver Martin E. T. Volwhler Elma Hill Helen Miller Sockman Whitehouse

Meeting With Miss Herron By Philathea Class

The Philathea Class of the Christian Church held its regular monthly meeting at Miss Mae Herron’s home on Tuesday night. Miss Emma Stotts presided, Miss Gladys Moore led devotions, and guests enjoyed contests and light refreshments. Assisting hostesses were Miss Frances Crawford and Miss Gladys Wade. Rev. Neil J. Crawford and Miss Mary Patton attended as guests.

Philathea The Christian Church Mae Herron Emma Stotts Gladys Moore Frances Crawford Gladys Wade Neil J. Crawford Mary Patton

Mrs Douglas Announces Daughter Reva Mae Douglas Wedding

Mrs. Lillie Douglas announces the marriage of her daughter Reva Mae to Gordon Verity of Athens. They plan a Newport Kentucky ceremony on Sunday May 2 with both graduates employed in Lima and to reside in Cairo with Mrs. Verity's mother. Aurelia Lee Davidson leaves for Washington to resume studies at Columbia College in home arts and music.

Lillie Douglas Reva Mae Gordon Verity Athens Newport Verity Olive Orange High School Albany High School Lima Cairo Aurelia Lee Davidson John Davidson Washington, D. C Columbia College Ster

Local Social Calendar Highlights Thursday Events

Ladies Auxiliary benefit party at Eagles Hall begins Thursday at 8 p.m. Social activities include Child Study Club meeting at 175 Second St. Thursday 7 30 p.m. and an all day Ladies Aid gathering at Richland Ave M P Church with a noon pot luck.

The Eagles Eagles Hall Homer Brown Second St Wade Swartz William Mansfield 000 Ladies Aid of Richland Ave. M. P

Women's Faculty Club Re Elects Officers

The Women's Faculty Club reelected officers for the coming year at a Colonial Inn meeting. Irene Elliott succeeds Marie Quick as president. Margaret Benedict becomes historian. Reelected: Mary Jane Hitchcock vice president Irene Witham recording secretary Edna Felt corresponding secretary and Esther Dunham treasurer.

Women’s Faculty Club Colonial Inn Irene Elliott Marie Quick Margaret Benedict Mary Jane Hitchcock Irene Witham Edna Felt Esther Dunham

East Side PTA Names Officers For Next Year

The East Side PTA held a meeting at East Side School featuring a demonstration by Miss Betty Ridenour of the hard of hearing class serving 15 students, eight from Athens, and announced next year’s officers: President Mrs Ural Westfall, first vice president Mrs Don Clippinger, second vice president Mrs Neil Thomas, secretary Miss Ethel Reese, and treasurer Mrs Earl Funk. The retiring president Mrs John W. Dowler installed the officers.

East Side Pta East Side School Betty Ridenour Ridenour Athens Miss Ridenour L. C. Staats Ural Westfall Don Clippinger Neil Thomas Ethel Reese Earl Funk John W. Dowler

Miss Dix Offers Popularity Tips For Girls

A column shares concise guidance for girls on appealing to boys through natural appearance and style, moderation in cosmetics, neat dress, and avoiding artificiality. Emphasizes being authentic, speaking appropriately, and letting men talk about themselves to build connection.

Modern baby beauty depends on early care and grooming

Authorities prize early care of hair skin and nails to shape a girl’s future appearance. The piece advises washing oiling gentle brushing trimming nails dental visits posture and learning a sport with professional coaching to build confidence and balance.

Yesteryear

Honorary music fraternities present joint program in Athens

Sigma Alpha Iota and Phi Mu Alpha will stage a joint instrumental program in Music Hall Auditorium at 8 15 p m as part of National Music Week. The program directed by Miss Betty McClure and Mr. Albert Bergeson features brass and string quartets, solo vocal and organ numbers, and a Varsity Quartet finale. The event includes a tea later Friday by the Women’s Music Club with extensive junior and senior club participants from Athens.

Athens Sigma Alpha Iota Phi Mu Alpha Music Hall Auditorium Betty McClure Albert Bergeson Brass Quartet Robert Rockey Walter Kinney Daniel Gutter Sara May Gruey Women's Music Club of Faculty Women's Club South College St M. A. Smith Philip Peterson Amelia Hockenberry H. A. McCaskill H. G. Stalder Jane Foster Arminta Morrison Joan Woolley Ruth Hammerle Delpha Douglas Ruth Hartley Virginia Segale Marjorie Malone

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