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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1939

Page

6

Magic of Gardening Shared By Mrs Kirkendall at Garden Club

Mrs. Fred Kirkendall spoke at the Athens Garden Club on The Magic of Gardening held in the Beasley home garden. She described how flowers and poetry intertwine and shared views on autumn and winter bird gardens and growing from diverse seeds and slips. Officers were re elected. a new recording secretary post was created.

Fred Kirkendall Athens Garden Club Carl H. Beasley Colorado Nova Scotia United States Shepherd E. A. Acomb Laura Bailey George Hopkins FE. R. O'Neill Wolfe Garden Club Glouster Carl Beasley New York Gordon K. Bush

Peg Holdren and Mrs Maleon Thank Donors

Mr and Mrs George Holdren and Miss Peg Malon express sincere appreciation to Schines Athena Theater merchants Athens Messenger and friends for aiding Peg Maleons day of celebration. The note thanks supporters and notes modern star names Antlia Circinus Microscopium Sextans.

Schine Athena Theater Athens Messenger George Holdren Peg Malon Miss Peg Maleon Athens Peg Maleon Pygmalion

Personal visits mark end of Florida winter travels

Dr and Mrs T R Biddle and Mrs C L Poston return to 29 Park Place after winter in Daytona Beach Florida with guest Mrs Sophia Leslie from Columbus. Cincinnati visitors include Mrs William H Roberts and baby Carolyn staying with W E Banks in 37 Franklin Ave. Various relatives and friends hosted for Mothers Day and weekends across Richland and surrounding areas.

T. R. Biddle C. L. Poston Park Place Florida Daytona Beach Sophia Leslie Columbus William H. Roberts Carolyn Cincinnati Mabel Carr Mrs Pearl Carr Richland Ave

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Pledges Six Women

The pledging ceremony for six girls into Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority occurred at the Mary Graves home on College Street. The new pledges are Dorothy Nell Michael Marian Danford Lucille Martin Mildred Cox Ruth Mc Callum and Charles Bennett. Hostesses organized a Michigan party at Hotel Berry with prizes won by Dorothy Nell Michael and Ferne Rowland.

Mary Graves S. College St Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Dorothy Nell Michael Marian Danford Lucille Martin Mildred Cox Ruth McCallum Charles Bennett Margaret Ford Betty Gilham Ray Rose Sigma Phi Gamma Michigan Berry Ferne Rowland

Panel on Teachers Problems in Progressive Education

Regional Conference session led by Dr. Ruth Streitz of Ohio University examined transitional challenges for new progressive teachers. Debates over training length, community fit, and whether teachers should form an association as a potential solution concluded with Dr. Chworowsky urging educators to teach beyond the classroom and consider community engagement.

Ruth Streitz Ohio University Streitz Martha Rummel Argram Rufter Mary Ward Annabelle Harper Helen West Erma Marting Helen Burson Marjorie Bolus Mary Shearman Charlotte Schott Martin P. Chworowsky Falk School University of Pittsburgh Dr. Chworowisky Chworowsky

Legion Auxiliary Tea Honors Mothers on Mother's Day

At the American Legion Home in Athens guests gathered for a Mother's Day tea and program. The event featured soloists and ensembles from Athens High School, a Gold Star pin presentation to three mothers, and decorations with red white and blue poppies.

Athens Messenger Athens Peg Maleon Ae Bae Legion Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Walter Baird Charles Conrath Shade Dessie Bolin Mary Kerr Virginia Segale Helen Bailey Thelma Coffey Caryl Baird George Maxwell Frederick Rosser Alice Maccombs Floyd Prince Athens High School Jessie Camp M. C. Morrison

Marriage Meddlers in Greenwich Village Intrigue

Madge Graham and Lillian Underwood uncover a decoy note from a supposed father to lure Madge to a Greenwich Village address. A ferocious guard dog and a watchful superintendent raise danger as two strangers loom near the building. Lillian dispatches the dog and the pair seek hidden refuge while Madge keeps watch from a secret apartment. The scene ends with buzzing at the door as night approaches.

Greenwich Village Madge Graham Charles Spencer Secret Service Madge Lillian Underwood Lillian Gus King Features Syndicate, Inc

Tonight's O U Sing Event at Memorial Auditorium

O U students announce an 8:00 pm program titled Sing, featuring eight sorority glee clubs and participants from Howard and Lindley Hall. The event includes the song Come To The Fair and a second selection per group, with emphasis on light performance and vocal care.

O. U Memorial Auditorium Howard and Lindley Hall

Student Recital and Awards At Music Hall

An advance recital described as strongest of the semester features Ohio University School of Music students in Music Hall Auditorium. Performances include a brass quartet, piano, organ and vocal numbers, with prizes awarded by the Woman's Music Club and Sigma Alpha Iota.

C. C. Robinson Ohio University School of Music Music Hall Clayton Smith Robert Brashares Leona Flesher C. W. Janssen Newman Powell Schumann Isephene Ultman The Lonely Heart Tschaikowsky Elisabeth Wendelkin Powell Weaver Jeanne Pace Women's Music Club Woman's Music Club Sigma Alpha Iota Adelaide Stright Helen Louise Schmidt David Flannagan R. M. Rice Bach Alahieff Eleanor Stiles Cesar Franck Alice Bardin Beth Peirce Mozart Delibes Menuetto Janet Stratemeyer Jane Flowers Joe Blankenship Dave Kennedy Carl Frische

Calendar of local meetings and events this week

Theta Upsilon Auxiliary hosts potluck dinner with Mrs. Arthur Boyles Jr at Pine Place Tuesday at 6. West Side PTA hosts potluck supper at the school Tuesday at 6 with members bringing dishes and service. Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae meet Wednesday at 5 30 at 220 E State St for a buffet.

Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Drake’s Co. East Side Pta Fred Luchs Theta Upsilon Arthur Boyles, Jr Pine Place P.T.A Alpha Gamma Delta Harry Foster E. State St Woman's Auxiliary of The Episcopal Church A. W. Guest Athens State Hospital Athens Colony New England Oral Carpenter W. State St

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