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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1953
Page
6
Dr. Alvin Duke Chandler is inaugurated as president of William and Mary College in Williamsburg Virginia with Dr. and Mrs. John C Baker in attendance. The event draws notable guests and local families from Athens Ohio and nearby states.
Athenians from the AAUW Ohio Division attend the Cincinnati state convention at Netherland Plaza May 8 and 9. Delegates include retiring president Dr. Edith Wray and secretary Miss Marguerite Appel with officers Mrs. Sam Erskine, Mrs. H. C. Dorman, Mrs. Fred Sands, and others. Lois Harbage of Toledo is elected president of the Ohio Division.
Group Six Presbyterian Womens Association met May 8 at Mrs E H Gaylords 30 Fairview for dinner. Guests included Rev and Mrs Roger Rice Jr and Miss Josephine Quest. Miss Mildred Chutter led the devotional. A Bible women panel featured Mary Blayney Mariam Morse Gladys Moore and Mildred Chutter focusing on Martha Esther and others.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth W Ver non announce the birth of their son Kent W on April 22 in Amesville. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs W H Morrison of Stewart and Mr and Mrs Fred Ver non of Amesville. Great grandmother is Mrs Lela Ver non of Newark.
Final plans were made for an Island Party honoring teachers of Athens City Schools and Mechanicsburg School at a Monday PTA Council meeting. Invitations were issued and attire details noted for May 22 at Seel Cabin. Mrs. Carl Buck chairs arrangements.
Ralph Flanagan and his orchestra will perform at the annual all campus Junior Prom at Men's Gym from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, May 16. A King and Queen will be selected from 23 candidates with five sororities and dorms represented among the nominees.
Sunshine Club of the Weaver EUB church hosted Arlene Davis as hostess on May 7. A noon dinner preceded quilting activity and guest Letta Gibbs celebrated her 86th birthday. The guest list included numerous members and two visiting children, with the next meeting planned at Clarice Morris’s home.
Two tone rose pom poms with green stems promise stylish linens and compliments. Pattern No. 2181 includes color transfer motifs and laundering directions for a luncheon set and teacosy. Send 25c to Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger for pattern details.
The article recounts Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in London on a Tuesday, noting the ceremony at Westminster Abbey and her ascent to the throne following King George VI's death. It also presents background on previous queens, including Mary II and Victoria, and quotes Marion Crawford about Elizabeth's sense of duty and early public life.
Twenty seven members of the Married People's Class of the First Christian Church met with the Rev. and Mrs. Joe Maffett on Tuesday evening. A business meeting followed devotions led by Clyde Scott. Mrs. James Simpkins directed entertainment and refreshments were served by the hostess and the Simpkins. The next meeting will be a picnic at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Marvin Phillips with many members listed attending.
Saturday social calendar lists Nabby Lee Ames DAR at 32 N Congress 2 30 p m with officer elections and a white elephant sale. Daughters of Union Veterans no sale at Court House in morning. Summit Grange New Marshfield 8 p m first and second degrees cookie contest. all members bring cookies. Bates WSCS candy bake sale at Athena Theatre 9 a m drop goods by 8 a m. Sigma Phi Gamma candy sale 8 a m at Varsity Theater. Monday Circle 3 Central Ave Methodist 7 30 p m Mrs James McMuikien 88 N Shafer St. Athens Garden Club 2 p m Mrs Francis Fuller Strathmore Blvd election of officers Emblem Club Elks 8 p m Practice Business Women Group First Christian Church dinner 6 p m program 7 30 p m note change of date City Federation of Women's Clubs Cottage Tea House 7 30 p m Coffee note change of
Ninety present at Albany VFW auxiliary meeting elects delegates Bernece Barnhart and Genevieve Grinstead to district meeting in Chillicothe June 7 with alternates Betty Douglas and Virginia Hamill. Plans for May 23 Buddy Poppy sale include door to door and street canvassing. past president Margaret White to be considered for district office. A white elephant sale and social committee set for May 26. shower for Mrs. Earl Radcliffe. Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary to host June 9 picnic with husbands. yearbook committee named and Rutkoskie chosen as alternate national delegate for Pasadena July convention.
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