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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1957

Page

5

Gala Mothers Week-End Planned at Ohio U

More than 2000 visiting mothers are expected on Ohio University campus for Mother's Day weekend. Events include an Omicron Delta Kappa torch song, an Honors and Awards convocation, and a University Band pop concert Under the Elms. President John C. Baker will greet guests Saturday morning. Honorary mother Mrs Otto Linn of Crestline will be introduced at events.

Ohio University John C. Baker Otto Linn Crestline Linn Margaret Elliott Hank Rocco

Rainmaker Final Production At Ohio U Theatre

Ohio University Theatre presents N Richard Nash The Rainmaker at Speech Ridge auditorium with Al Smelko as The Rainmaker Caroline Meibohm as Lizzie and a cast including Glenn Assop Pat Foy and Tony Ameruso Bernie Bogar and Gary Whitacre. Tickets go on sale Thursday 2 4 p m in the theatre lobby with a two for one offer Tuesday night only.

Ohio University Theatre N. Richard Nash Speech Ridge al Smelko Hubbard Lizzie Caroline Meibohm Cleveland Glenn Assop Pat Foy Tony Ameruso Bernie Bogar Gary Whitacre Virginia Hahne The University Don Christensen

Weekend visits span several states and campuses

Mr and Mrs Homer Brown hosted at their Franklin Avenue home while Mr and Mrs Ben Cross entertained relatives near Cincinnati. University of Cincinnati design professor Miss Josephine Swift joined Miss Edna M Way in Athens for the weekend. Col and Mrs Robert Clark of Barstow visited Amesville and a large group gathered for dinner with local families in Athens and Chauncey. Donald E Daugherty, aboard USS Canberra in Norfolk, spent a weekend with his parents in Athens Route 2. Mrs Winona Peters Smith visited in Xenia and Mrs Iva Hawk returned from Louisville after Derby attendance.

Homer Brown Franklin Ave Ben Cross Cincinnati Josephine Swift University of Cincinnati Edna M. Way Ohio University A. E. Daugherty Athens Route 2 Robert Daugherty Chauncey Donald Daugherty Norfolk Dorothy Robinson Sugar Creek Carolyn Sue Daugherty Donald E. Daugherty Canberra E. A. Daugherty Winona Peters Smith Xenia John J. Evans Palmer St Iva Hawk Mill St Louisville Robert Hawk Donald Matthews Tere

Junior Circle Delegates at Southern District Conference

Three Athens women represented the Junior Circle of CCL at the Southern District Child Conservation League spring conference in Crooksville. Delegates were Mrs. Ralph Straw, Mrs. Don Reed, and Mrs. Robert Taylor as 300-plus attendees from 83 leagues heard W Dwight Darling urge focus on early education, broader high school curricula, and the rise of junior colleges. An Athens invite to host the 1958 spring meeting was extended. Also, Cindy Lou Gilkey born April 28 in Athens, with Gifford and Guy Miller and Gerald Gilkey as grandparents.

Athens CCL Southern District Child Conservation League Crooksville Ralph Straw Don Reed Robert Taylor W. Dwight Darling Ohio Graydon Biery Ohio CCL Ralph Kail Gerald Gilkey San Antonio Tex Cindy Lou Gifford Miller Malone, N. Y Guy Gilkey

Style show displays spring summer fashions for teens

The Athens High School auditorium hosted a Teen fashion show by the Youth Activities Circle of the Child Conservation League with Foster's University Shop. Models from the Y Teens presented sports dresses party and dance outfits swimwear and accessories while commentary by Vic Sherow and music by the Sigma Nu quintet accompanied serves of punch and cookies.

Youth Activities Circle The Child Conservation League Foster’s University Shop Athens High School Y-Teens Mary Connett Priscilla Alden Cecily Jukes Ann Wilson Mary Jean Woodworth Jennie Rae Bush Joyce Shull Anita Wallace Wally Boden Ann Murray Eileen Jukes CCL Glen Foster Bob Murray Eulah_ Ashton Claudis Chappel Doyle Hubbard University Shop Mrs. Emerson

Leadership Training Conference at OU Center

The Seventh Annual Leadership Training Conference in the Ohio University Center Ballroom, sponsored by the Women's League and MUGB, gathered old and new campus officers to discuss leadership. Dr. Lester Hale defined leadership traits, Mac Anderson introduced the guest speaker, and round tables and panels covered officer roles and chairmanship.

Ohio University Center Women's League MUGB Lester Hale Mac Anderson Fast Green Ellen Berg Phil Trimble Gwen Naus Jan Hoover Sherry Falsgraf Carol Dean Cecile Pittenger Len Schwartz Irv Glick Chuck Sebold Jan Jeffries Nancy Mayer League

CWF Fellowship Tea and Meeting at First Christian Church

The CWF of the First Christian Church will host a fellowship tea and meeting Wednesday at 7 45 pm at the church. Harold Munroe state secretary will speak. devotions by Mrs R D Graham. Open to all CWF members and Camp Christian attendees or eligible for camp this summer. Mrs Joe Mechem chairs arrangements. Hostesses from Mrs Clyde Beveridge and Young Matron groups. Blend in honey with your French dressing for a fruit salad twist.

CWF First Christian Church Harold Munroe R. D. Graham Camp Christian Magnetic Springs Joe Mechem Clyde Beveridge

Racine Girl Makes Ohio University First-Year Debate Team

Miss Marilyn Jane Roush of Racine, Ohio University freshman, joined the first year debate squad that became unofficial state champions at the state tournament on April 27. She served on the affirmative side of the question about discontinuing direct economic aid to foreign countries.

Marilyn Jane Roush Ohio University Racine O.U Roush Edson S. Roush United States

Auditions for The Cain Mutiny Court Martial Set

Auditions for The Cain Mutiny Court Martial will be held Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 p m in the Green Room at Ohio University Speech Blog for men only. General auditions for the Summer Theatre are scheduled June 17 and run through the week.

Ohio Valley Summer Theatre Green Room Ohio University

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