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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1945

Page

8

Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary Honors Seniors at Party

The Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary entertained seven seniors from the undergraduate chapter with a buffet at Mr. Carl Hanson’s home on Northwood Drive. Jeanne Everson of Lakewood received an award for the highest scholastic average among the seniors.

Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary Alpha Delta #1 Alpha Delta Pi Auxilary Carl Hanson Northwood Drive Jeanne Everson Lakewood Marian Abram Shawnee Joan Andrews Oberlin Sally Doyle Cleveland Caroline Eddy Fletcher Jeanne Evenson Eugenia Kresge Athens Dolores Shaveyco Carl Harison George Banks P. L. Peterson J. B. Robarts

Warm Weather Signals Riding Season at Athens Fairgrounds

The Athens County Fairgrounds become a riding hub as many new owners join longtime members, bringing 14 to 16 horses. Owners such as L. C. Baker and family, Mrs Gordon K. Bush, the Hughes family, and Dr. J. P. Garf King–Larry Hughes, along with others, showcase Tennessee walking horses, five gaiters, and hackneys. Horse names include District Attorney, Ima Steppin Ima, Holy Smoke, Smoky, General MacArthur, Little Beaver, Dapper Dan, Kim, Bingeon, Doc, Tony, Bourbon Gallant Chief, Bird, King Dennis, and Sailor Boy.

Marian Bush Athens County Fairgrounds Fairgrounds L. C. Baker Gerald ‘Stautter Helen Baker Ima Curt Curtis Kenney Gordon K. Bush Holy Smoke Beasley Windy-Hills Farm Short Virginia Beasley General MacArthur Tennessee J.P. Gar King- Larry Hughes Little Beaver Trilby W.+ Hughes Ae Larry Bingeon Patricia Coriner Roger Connor Carl Ferguson Doc Tony C. B. Nye Babe Ferguson Franzo Wedworth J.A. Henderson Franklin Tenn Columbus Elsie Bridgewater HT. Phillips Avri ‘Baldwin Dave Reeder King Dennis King Pickering Thomas Donague Paul Edgar Viysion Sailor Boy Dwight Rutherford Prince Nancy Atable Rutherford Farm

City Federation Plans Regional Conference May Eighteenth

At City Hall Monday Mrs. H. M. Woods outlined the Athens Federation program for a regional conference to be held May 18 at Wiret Mathasset Church. Luncheon tickets are available from club president or Miss Blanche Finsterwald and must be engaged by May 11. The event, open to all women of Athens and vicinity, includes a Health Insurance paper by Miss Elsie Druggan and a report on the War Bond trustees.

City Federation H. M. Woods Wiret Mathasset Misa Blanche Finsterwald Athens R. J. Studer Elsie Druggan Pallas Club United States

Committees Named for Athens Regional Conference

Mrs. H. M. Woods announces the committees for the Athens Regional Conference to be held May 15 at the First Methodist Church Athens. Registration committee members include Mrs. John Dowlett and Mrs. Clyde Hines among others with the Athens Garden Club supplying flowers. The luncheon is organized by the Women’s Society of Christian Service with Mrs. Ernest Horn as chairman Hostess committee lists several members and assistants. Luncheon tickets may be obtained by calling Miss Blanel Finsterwald. Finance committee features Mrs. Glen Hanes and Mrs. J. H. Kennedy.

H. M. Woods Athens City

Women discuss wartime church impact and world mission

The Women's Association of Alexander Presbyterian Church held a session led by Mrs J C Cottle with devotion. Mrs Arthur Stuart outlined wartime damage to churches and schools in the Philippines while Mrs Paul McVay reported on conditions in China. Mrs Grace Warren read a Mother's Day poem and music was provided by Mrs Ber Dorsey, Mrs Paul McVay, and Mrs Fred Worhes.

Women’s Association of Alexander Presbyterian Church Thomas Dixon Raymond Webb J. C. Cottle Arthur Stuart Philippines Paul McVay China Great Britain Grace Warren Ber Dorsey Fred Worhes

Mother-Daughter Dinner Precedes WSCS Meeting at First Methodist

The WSCS held a mother and daughter dinner at the First Methodist Church on Friday night followed by the general meeting. Bartha Jo Kinsel Betty Thomas and Ursula Green performed two numbers with piano accompaniment by Mary Sarver for Alice Maccombs. Mrs Huffman announced the devotional subject At the Door of the House as Mrs Cart House and others led the devotional service. Guest speaker Mrs Sidella Rissley spoke on personnel in the home.

W.S.C.S First Methodist Church Bartha Jo Kinsel Betty Thomas Ursula Green Mary Sarver Alice Maccombs P. J. Huffman

Wednesday club notices scroll through local groups

Catholic Ladies of Columbus meet at 7 30 p m in the K of C Hall on N Court St. Graduate Class at First Christian Church at 7 30 p m with Betty Bartlett at Alpine Restaurant. CC L will assemble at Cottage Tea House at 7 30 p m Regrets to Mrs Ralph Straw by Tuesday. Mothers Circle hosts at 7 30 p m with Mrs John Huffman 41 Second St Social committee in charge. PEO meets with Mrs H E Benz 38 Fairview Ave on May 9 at 7 30 p m AAW garden party for May graduates at Dean Irma Voigt home in Biddle Vaiet garden 3 30 to 5 30 p m Pythian Sisters meet at IOOF Hall 7 30 p m Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Club 5 30 p m with Mrs W F Copeland North Hill special guest Mrs H C Flemmer inspector host/hostess to be informed if unable to attend

First Christian Church Betty Bartlett O Og Cc.l Cottage Tea House Ralph Straw John Huffman Second St PEO H. E. Benz Fairview Ave O. U Irma Voigt Biddle-Vaiet Garden

Cadet Nurses Begin Training In Washington

Mary Phyllis Carpenter of Athens and Eleanor Sekersing of Parkersburg WV join a three month Cadet Nursing training program in Washington at Children's Hospital. Both have been active in school life including the Cadet Rifle Club at Ft. Bozeman rifle range. They start training in February 1943 and return to Parkersburg Hospital in November for further work.

Adet Mary Phyllis Carnter Athéns Eleanor “Mich Sek Rsing Parkersburg W.va Children’s’ Hospital Washine Mictor- Carpenter Ft. Bozeman Rifle Range Parkersburg ‘Hospital

Zeta Alumnae Honor Seniors At Athens Club Rooms

Zeta Tau Alpha Athens alumnae entertained graduating seniors Mary Sterling Joan Eisele Gloria Alexander Lou Carson Myra Jean Carder Shirley Emerick Marjorie Ahlquist Mary Hamil Virginia Lucas Eldith Mercer with a diploma doll and red carnations. Ten seniors were initiated into alumnae membership at a post party ceremony. A house corporation was organized and directors elected at the meeting. Bake sale by WSCS of Richland Ave Methodist Church announced for May 12 at Carpenter's Hardware Store offering homemade bread cakes cookies and pies.

Athens Zeta Tau Alpha Mary Sterling Joan, Eisele Gloria Alexander Lou Carson Myra Jean Carder Shirley Emerick Marjorie Ahlquist Mary Hamil Virginia Lucas Eldith Mercer MaryanneHellebrandt WSCS Richland Ave Methodist Church Carpenter’s Hardware Store

One Woman to Another What are you eating these days

A reader gathers tips from several women on stretch meals during red points. Choices include macaroni and cheese fatigue, eggs in large amounts, fish when possible, lamb stew, eggplant in batter, fried patties from cold lima beans, and ham baked in tomato soup for thinning. Mrs Dana Bush suggests this ham dish as a filling idea.

M.B.R

Engagement of Jean Forsyth to Gilbert David Waite

Detroit couple Mis av Mie F 0 Forsyth announce the engagement of their daughter Jean Forsyth to Gilbert David Waite. The bride to be attended Wheaton College Norton Massachusetts and is described with ties to Western Reserve University Cleveland.

Jean Forsyth Detroit Forsyth Ava Detrelé Mich Dean Gilert David Waite Gilbert D. Wiaite Portamouth Wheaton College Norton, Mas Western Reserve Univaratty Clevaland

Pupils of Helen Roach to Give Recital Tonight at OU Music Hall

Pupils of Helen H. Roach perform tonight in Music Hall Auditorium at OU. The program features numerous student soloists including Mary Ann McKay, Isabell Courtney, Peggy Taylor, Anna Lou Davis, Mary Hughes, Barthary Kinnel, Sue Arnold, Jo Lavon Faires, Hattie La Grones, Adelene Ashton, Marjorie McClure, and accompanists Marjorie Hartley and others. Community figures and teachers attend, with a hearing of classical pieces from The Marriage of Figaro to The Cuckoo and Dawn.

Helen H. Roach Music Hall Erazy Fctlon Roenad Tonta Mary Ann McKay Lusembourg Gardens Sygnomin San Figaro Sue Arnold Jo Lavon Faires Voilo Saipeté Cavalaria Rusticana Hattie la Grones Ole Lorelei Adelene Ashton Marjorie McClure

Family Day Observed at Christian Church Service

May designated as National Family Month. The First Christian Church will host a special Family Day service during worship hour on Sunday May 13. Families seated together will hear special music from the Junior Choir and a sermon aimed at families.

First Christian Church

Bide A Wee Club Hosts Quilting Session and Birth News

Mrs Harley Parker hosted the Bide A Wee Club on Thursday with thirteen members sewing and quilting. A baby girl Maureen Ann Flaherty was born April 17 at Jewish Hospital Cincinnati. grandmother Mrs Martin Flaherty is Rose Schloss of Athens. The Women s Faculty Club will meet Sunday May 13 moving from May 14.

Harley . Parker Union St Mat Alta Wymer Richard Flaherty Bond Hill Cincinnati Maureen Ann Flaherty Jewish Hospital Martin Flaherty Rose Schloss Athenis Women's Faculty Club The Women’s Faculty Club

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