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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1941

Page

5

Miss Mildred Colville Speaks on School Health Programs

Socially Speaking reports Miss Mildred Colville addressing the City Federation at Athens High School Little Theater on school health programs. The piece notes origins in England, aims for physical and mental growth, and health education. mentions attendees including Ohio University figures, a rest room renovation note, and federation thanks. It also covers junior prom attendees at Athens High, and relatives visiting from Camp Kerby and Chillicothe.

Mildred Colville City Federation ISE Athens Schior Little Theater Athens High School England Ita Aslan M.C. Mort Bird Ohio University Ian Eneatereo A. HL Helen Keyser Joseph Trepp Dayton Mary Linfield Harry Lackey Athens High Athens Grange Tues Effie Watkins Atlantic City Ambassador Hotel City Rome Brn Nelson Welk Treas Junior Chamber of Commerce Federation Laura Bailey HM. Woods W. L. Gard Phien J. R. Harvey

Hill-Billy Dance at Phi Delta Theta House

Phi Delta Theta held its annual spring Hill-Billy Dance Saturday night at the chapter house on West Mulberry Street. Guests arrived in Hill-Billy outfits and the event featured informal dancing to Jimmie Littler and his orchestra. Chaperons were Mr. Tom Wood and Miss Margaret Me Cutcheon. Prof. J.B. Harrison and Miss Irene Devlin attended. alumni Ted Preston Jerrie Blair Joe Thomas Clarence Dew Ted Alfred and John ion omery returned for the gathering. A separate note says Alexander Presbyterian Church Women’s Association will meet Friday at 1:30 p.m. at Mrs T. W. Coe’s home with assistants Mrs. Luin Baughman and Mrs. Marie Dorsey.

Phi Delta ‘Theta W. Mulberry St Jimmie Littler Tom Wood Margaret Me Cutcheon J.B. Harrison Irene Devlin Ted Preston Jerrie Blair Joe Thomas Clarence Dew Ted Alfred John ‘Ionomery Alexander Women ‘Woman's Association The Alexander Presbyterian Church T. W. Coe Albany Luin Baughman Marie Dorsey

University Students in Photos Highlight Fine Arts Speaker

University students photograph sessions feature L. C. Mitchell as the fine arts speaker while descriptions reflect on painting and art analysis. The scene underscores campus interest in arts discourse and student engagement with cultural topics.

Ie C. Tash Roces Fees Sepeal Ag Aston Pete Sacks Tae Ace University

31 Club Dinner at Carl's Lunch Field Report

The 31 Club held a dinner meeting at Carl's Lunch on Friday evening at half past six. Members present included Mrs. Max Heston, Mrs. Pred Van Meter, Mrs. Ivan Brown, Mrs. Harold McGrath, Mrs. Harry Risley, Mrs. Denver Rowland, Mrs. Kenneth Smith, Mrs. George Merchant, and four guests: Mrs. Pearl Romine, Mrs. Paul Tribe, Mrs. Russell Hall, and Mrs. Rosa Holt.

al Club Servie Hual Carl Max Heston Pred van Meter Ivan Brown Harold McGrath Harry Risley Denver Rowland Kenneth Smith George Merchant Pearl Romine Paul ‘Tribe Russell Hall Rosa Holt

Pi Kappa Alpha District Convention At Columbus Ohio

Seventeen members of PI Kappa Alpha Ohio University attended the annual district convention in Columbus May 2 to 4 as guests of Alpha Rho from Ohio State University. Delegates from Cincinnati Western Reserve and Wittenberg met with Ohio University reps. Activities included a stag smoker Friday, meetings Saturday in Campbell Hall, and a Virginia Hotel ball Saturday night with Bobby Jones orchestra. Next year’s convention will be at Wittenberg with Gamma Zeta as hosts and plans for a Diamond Jubilee convention in 194%.

PI Kappa Alpha Ohio University Annua Columbus Alpha Rho Ohio State University Ohio University Cincinnati Western Reserve Wittenberg Campbell Hall Virgina Hotel Pi Kappa Alphas Bobby’ Jones Virginia Gamma Zeta Chapter Gamma Omicron BM Kruspe Bill Smart Jimannes Jim’ Bryan Dick Frazier John’ Fox

Cooperative Crafts Distribve Outlet for Southeastern Ohio Arts

Men and women who make hooked rugs quilts and crafts in their homes have an outlet at a new cooperative shop located at 9 Mill St near Court and Mill. Floyd Cooper, former WPA adviser, runs the shop displaying rugs quilts woodwork and other crafts from Athens and surrounding counties. Collectors and agents across several towns organize consignment displays. About 65 craft workers are shown with items including rag rugs quilts knitted lace afghans and woodwork. The shop aims to provide income and a market for makers in Athens The Plains Wellston and nearby communities.

Cooperative Crafts Mill St Court and Mill Floyd Cooper WPA Adult Educa Ohio Cooper Athens Suking Vineham Washington Jackson Meigs Land Gallia Rosemont Marion W. Va Wilfred St John's Valley Maine Beren Beren College Meg Cooper Anna Smith McArthur Mary Shinglet Wellston George W. Rupp Gladys P. McCoy Bidwel Carl ‘Dovenbarker Martte Josephine Sayre Logan Route Three Mabel’ Casley Anit Ince Mra E. Cooper Columbia Age Robert Curdie Glouster Evelyn Million Union St Bob Scott The Plains Bob Jean Butterfield Casle Saunders Middleport W. B. Pruden Elliott St Hazel Matheny Mildred Blum Paul Casley Charles” Simpson Millfield Luther Uldrich Lloyd Cooper

Noel Visits Madge as Marion’s Troubles Stir

Dicky and Noel exchange wary greetings as Noel learns of Marion’s trouble and the plan to return to Dalemourin. Mary’s arrival is noted, and Noel’s concern grows while Dicky contemplates how to reveal the family strain.

Mary Dicky Marion Madge Noel

Calendar of Club Events Tuesday May Gatherings

A cluttered calendar lists events for local clubs and churches on Tuesday and Wednesday. Highlights include Sayre Study Circle at 6 pm at Mrs D B Given, Philathen Class at 1:30 pm at Mrs John Jagers, Athens White Shrine rehearsal and business session May 6 at 7:30 pm, Friendship Court potluck at Richland Ave Methodist Church, and Red Cross needlework at 62 Sunnyside Drive. Additional meetings include Phi Mu Auxiliary, Athens County Council of Childhood Education, Faithful Few Club, and W C T at various times and locations.

Sayre Study Circle D.B. Given Arden Place Pam John Jagers Athens Jerusalem Friendship Richland Ave Methodist Church Asco Women's Chuir Ooe Athens County Council of Childood Education Athens Township Se. W T. Bryan Pansy Zinn Mabel Mapes Zinn W.c-T Methyist Frank Goldsberry M. Vermillion

Auntie Madge and Mary in Urgent Talk at Lansfield

Noel urges caution as Aunt and wife are to be guarded by the hotel until Trean contacts Dad. Dicky explains Mary holds sought knowledge and others want both women kept under watch, with orders not to separate them until given the signal. Continued tomorrow.

Noel Mary Madge Dicky Diskatewered Dalemouin Lansfield Noe Trean Dom

Sonata Recital Tonight at Ohio University

Two senior music students from Ohio University present a joint Sonata Recital at 8 p m in Music Hall Auditorium. David Flanagan violinist and pupil of Ingerham and Newman will perform Bach Beethoven and Franck, with both active in local musical groups and Phi Mu Alpha.

Wo Wells Niors Ohio University Jin Music Hall David Flanagan P. W."ingerham Newman William Flanagan First Methodist Church Powell Episcopal Church Wesleyan Foundation Phi Mu Alpha Honor ‘Ary Musical Organization Ohio University” Symphony Ohio University Choir Ambrose Flanagan Syracuse Newman M. Powell Mill ‘St Bach Beethoven Franck

Luncheon and Buffet Bridge For Mrs George N Burger

Mrs George N Burger of Fort Mitchell Ky is celebrated as a house guest of Mrs Lamar J Otis Sunnyside Drive The Burger husband Dr G N Burger formerly Ohio University health director now in private practice in Fort Mitchell Mrs Burger came for the May Breakfast by the Faculty Women's Club on Sunday and attended a buffet bridge hosted by Mrs Otis and later by Mrs William M Young at The Eastwood

George N. Burger Fort Mitchell Lamar J. Otis Sunnyside Drive Burger G. N. Burger Ohio University Health Service Faculty Women’s Club Otis William M. Young North Hill Eastwood

Tau Kappa Epsilon Spring Formal Held After Intermission

Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity held its annual Spring Formal with social committee members Gregory and Kay Reed organizing. Officers James Snyder and Watkins assisted after intermission as Jimmie Johnson and his orchestra provided music. May Day decorations and table favors featured, with guests including Rev. and Mrs. Fred E. Lucht Prof. and Mrs. F.T. Paige and Mrs. J. O. Stephan.

Willam William ‘Gregory Gregory Kay Reed James Snyder Eatl Watkins John Schafer OMS Toons Kappa. Epsilon Fred E. Lucht F.T. Paige J. O. Stephan J.E. ‘Thackery Josephine Snook Jimmie Johnson

PEO Luncheon at The Country Club in Athens

The Athens PEO chapter held a biennial luncheon at The Country Club on a Saturday in May to celebrate the Blatietta Chapter and the Athens Chapter's fifteenth anniversary. Mrs Nelle Foster sang several selections as Mire. Fret facne reviewed a novel, and the hostess committee included Mrs FB Diley, Mrs H Ertery Ara Rutue Hopkins, and Mrs aca Fulton.

Ancheon Sor Et Merwaing Athens BEO Country Club Blatietta Peon Nelle Foster Puest H. Ertery Ara Rutue Hopkins Aca Fulton

Amere Needle Club Skips Meeting This Thursday

The Amere Needle Club will not hold its meeting this Thursday due to illness among members.

Amere Needle Club

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