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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1951

Page

6

Who's Coming and Going in Ohio Wesleyan Weekend Notes

Miss Alice Newcomb daughter of Hudson and Mrs. Newcomb joins Ohio Wesleyan University life as a freshman member of Omega sorority. The column lists weekend visitors and family travels including Mrs. Serena Witte, Mr. and Mrs. Deem and others, plus Mother's Day gatherings and funerals in the Athens and McArthur areas.

Alice Newcomb Hudson Charles John Newcomb Betty Bexley Ohio Wesleyan University Ohi Omega Newcomb Athens High School John R. Sprague Morris Ave William &. Sprague Columbus Fred Kodes Mary Devlin Cleveland J. W. Deem W. Garpenter Sr Deem Serena Witte McArthur Mr. Deem Daytona Beach Fla Lois Witte C. W. Smith C. C. Price Ashland

Public Voice Recital by Robert Schesventer at Music Hall

The School of Music presents baritone Robert Schesventer in a public recital Tuesday at 8 00 p m in Music Hall Auditorium. A junior voice major from Cleveland now at Ohio University, he studied under Evangeline Merritt. He has sung in church choirs and played Tommy in Brigadoon, is a Theta Chi member, and will perform works by Bach Brahms Schumann Faure and four Britten songs.

School of Music Robert Schesventer Music Hall Evangeline Merritt Schesvertter Cleveland Ohio University Washington State University Tommy College of Fine Arts Theta Chi Fraternity Bach Brahms Schumannn Faure Benjamin Britten

Club calendar items for Tuesday activities and meetings

Child's Study Circle of CCL meets Mrs. Aaron Davis at 8 p.m. with officer elections and conference report. WSCS Memorial Services at First Methodist Church 2 p.m. Rev. Harold Kellogg speaker. Rebekah Lodge 8 p.m. degree staff practice with refreshments. Class No 5 Coolville Methodist Church hostess Mrs. Brandeberry aided by Mrs. Swisher. Needle Club 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. Poston. CMC meeting with Sally Davis. Social Literary Club 2:30 p.m. at 128 Lancaster St.

Child's Study Circle CCL Aaron Davis Woodard WSCS First Methodist Church Harold Kellogg Delilah Rebekah Lodge Coolville Methodist Church A. W. Brandeberry E. W. Swisher E.L. Poston Sally Davis Frank B. Gullum Lancaster St

White Costume Touches Show Off Soil Spoils Fixes

The article praises white accents in fashion and offers practical tips to keep them pristine. Detachable collars jabots and bands ease laundering. Drying on sunlit towels, proper ironing by fabric type, and rotating white gloves prevent wear.

YWCA Officers To Be Installed At Ohio University

New YWCA officers will be installed in a candlelight ceremony at the Presbyterian Church Wednesday at 4 p.m. The event marks the return of the traditional rite, with organ prelude and Libby Spier vocal, as Dr. Irma Voigt and Dr. Edith Wray read the ritual. Lee Dela Torre of Hawaii will become president, replacing Laura Anderson of Athens. other officers and cabinet members from various campus groups will also be installed. The service is open to community members, students, and faculty.

YWCA Ohio University Presbyterian Church Libby Spier Irma E. Voigt Edith Wray Lee Dela Torre Hawaii Laura Anderson Athens Jean McConnell Gr Fleischer Sally van Gunten Carol Askue Helen Urban Beverly Spurgeon Carolyn van Hessen Prep Follies Margaret Nesbitt Jean Baird Children's Home Nancy Appel Mary Ellen Bourne Martha Wortman Yteens Nancy Read Ruth Ann Bush Jill Stiffler Nancy Hamilton Salvation Army Nancy Feil Nancy Lanphear Sonia Berman Thalia Grammar Sally Spademan Jean Sheppard Marilyn Atkin Sally Peters Mary Schumacher

Home Theme Of Meeting At Alexander Presbyterian Church

The Women's Association met at the homes of Mrs. Hattie Webb and Mrs. Emma Haning with president Mrs. Bess Lax presiding. Miss Anna Hyde spoke on the theme Home in honor of National Homeweek, stressing its influence on youth now and later. Devotions, prayers, and readings followed, with participants including Mrs. Lenore Evans, Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Janet Brown, Rev. Mr. Hyde, and others. Refreshments for 22 members were served by the hostesses.

Women’s Association Alexander Presbyterian Church Hattie Webb Emma Haning Bess Lax Anna Hyde Lenore Evans Webb Janet Brown Mr. Hyde Madge Baker Grace Lynch Brazil Cuba Letha Easler Lily Barker Haning Cora Biddle Elsie Dixon Susie Johnson

Mrs Mildred Llewellyn Hosts Canasta Club Meeting

The New Marshfield Canasta Club gathered at Mrs Mildred Llewellyn’s home with members Ava McCune Alma Rhorick Marion Hawk Mary Scott Eileen Llewellyn Betty Llewellyn Iris Hartman Fern Whitlatch Edna Goff Betty Mace and Donna Saylor. Marion Hawk won the prize. Cards and handkerchiefs were sent to June Clark, hospitalized in Grant Hospital Columbus. Next meeting planned with Betty Llewellyn on June 6.

New Marshfield June Clark Grant Hospital Columbus Betty Llewellyn

Pi Beta Phi Awards Announced by Alumnae Group

The Pi Beta Phi alumnae met at Mrs. Fred Wheaton Jr. Elmwood Place to plan fall programs and appoint committees for the Senior Tea. Founders Day awards were announced for pledges Ellen Goddard and Barbara Fox, with several other honors to Athens and Akron members. Pat Faris hosted the banquet for 75 attendees as Pi Beta Phi notes its 1867 Monmouth founding and extensive reach.

Pi Beta Phi Fred Wheaton, Jr Elmwood Place Gordon Gray Athens Country Club Barbara Fox Akron Ellen Goddard Athens Scott Amy Burnham Oaken Patricia Locke Hamilton Mary Newkirk Patricia Dineen Columbus Jo Erdman Lakewood Nancy Smith Lucille Finsterwald Pat Faris Toledo Hertha Sifers

Brownie Scouts hold Mother's Day program on East Side

Troop 20 Brownie Scouts from East Side School hosted a Mother’s Thursday May 10 event with Nanny Rutkoskie as mistress of ceremonies. Sandra Rose performed a solo, Sandra Andrews read a poem, and an original play How Brownies Help Their Mothers was produced by Sandra Holt and others. Guests included multiple local families, with Linda Conkey in charge of the guest book. Leaders Mrs. Richard Rutkoskie and Mrs. J. E. Jenkins assisted, program ended with group singing.

Brownie Scouts East Side School Nanny Rutkoskie Sandra Rose Sandra Andrews Philip Rothy Conkey Roland Paul Kenneth Willard Border Buddy Jackie J. T. Stiff P. W. Whaley Freda Chambers Richard FE. Goodrich K. E. Witzier Ralph Elmore Thor Olson

WBA Plans Auction At Next Meeting At TOOF Hall

The WBA planned an auction at the next meeting during the social hour at TOOF Hall. Refreshments committee for the May 22 meeting includes Ruth Baughman Marie Leonard and Katie Swartz. Audit ing committee members listed as Betty Mizicko Comet Masterton and Marie Leona. Mt Rainier in the north eastern United States is named after a British admiral.

WBA Toof Hall Ruth Baughman Marie Leonard Katie Swartz Betty Mizicko Comet Masterton Marie Leona Mt. Rainier Northestern United States

Dress for Success: Job Hunt Advice From Dr Crane

Dr Crane offers timeless career guidance drawn from Jerry T.’s Chicago job search. The piece urges professionalism in dress, direct addressed letters, concise letters, and targeted qualifications. It advises learning the Personnel Director’s name, using a proper salutation, and listing major jobs, measurements, and references. It promotes sending for a Vocational Guidance Kit with a stamped envelope and dime.

Jerry George W. Crane A-324 Jerry T Chicago Mr. Williams Crane

Mother's Day Program Noted By Martzolff Class At Church

Officers elected at the Martzolff Sunday School Class of First Methodist Church include Mrs. P. B. Burns president and Mrs. Alma Hudson first vice president. Miss Edith McBee led devotions. a Mother’s Day program by Mrs Ralph Woods featured songs and readings. Contributions were made to the Sunday School Union during the meeting.

Martzolff First Methodist Church P. B. Burns Alma Hudson W. E. Haskins Delbert Ogg H. H. Kinsel Grace Tom William Shields Violet Thomas Selby Glazier Dennis Jones Ogg Edith McBee Sunday School Union Ralph Woods Gladys Woods Jonse Aure Bolen Glazier Delle Finsterwald Lenna Tom Lucy Michael Fannie Mumma Hudson

Mother-Daughter Banquet At First Christian Church Athens

The First Christian Church of Athens hosted a Mother-Daughter banquet on Wednesday evening at 6 30 pm. Lavender and white decor with iris and spiraea set the scene and 150 guests were served by church men. Mrs Dwight Robinson directed group singing with Miss Kay Campbell on piano.

First Christian Church of Athens Dwight Robinson Kay Campbell Charles S. Jump Larry Helwig

Spanking Debate Shapes Parental Discipline

The Mature Parent argues there is no universal answer to spanking as a discipline method. It emphasizes that punishment reflects the caregiver’s teaching, not magic, and contrasts Mrs X who spanked from fear with Mrs Y who spanked from care. The piece urges parents to decide independently and act on their own views about what a child needs.

Muriel Lawrence Mrs. X Mrs. Y

Sunshine Ladies Aid Dinner Meeting Hosts

Christina and Bessie Beckley hosted the Sunshine Ladies Aid of Weaver Church at their home on a Thursday. Mrs. Edna McVay led the business session and presented the financial report. Guests included multiple Albany route residents and family members, with the date noted as June 7.

Christina Bessie Beckley Sunshine Ladies Aid Weaver Church Edna McVay Jean Runyon Ricky Randy Dayton Erma Staneart Joyce Keith Staneart Ronny Nellie Zimmerman Rex Zimmerman Barbara Gerald Beckley Larry Enda McVay Duane Alice Ellis Clara McVey Boyd Tackett Arlene Davis Gery Bobby Carolyn Grace Daerth Albany

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