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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1940

Page

10

Alpha Gamma Dera Alumnae Meeting Honors Ohio Seniors

Social News notes an Alpha Gamma Dera alumnae gathering at Mr. Seth W. Lewis home on E State St. Ohio University seniors from the active chapter were guests and initiated into the alumnae group. Roses and gifts were presented. seniors named include Jean Lanich, Jean Murphy, Helen Midler, Helen Fiver, Halen Hosking, and Mary Wagener. Officers elected: John Waterwart treasurer, Harold Rose editor, Greta Lash Pan-Hellenic delegate. Council members named Mrs John W Stews chair, Hiner Roach financial adviser, Roger J. Sones social adviser, Seth Lewis pledge adviser, Frances Evans rush adviser, Margaret (last name cut).

Alpha Gamma Dera Jean Lanich Indiana Jean Murphy Muntington W. Vaz Helen Midler Cleveland Helen Fiver Pommevale Halen Hosking Athens Mary Wage Ner Rachell Alumine John Watewart Mire Harold Rose Min Greta Lash Pan-Hellenic Council John W. Stews Mies Hiner Roach Social Rouse Roger J. Sones Seth Lewis Pledge

Canning Methods Demonstration at Chauncey May 20

A local demonstration on canning methods is set for Chauncey at 1 30 PM on May 20 at Middleport High School. Hosted under the Aid to Dependent Children and National Youth Administration programs, the event targets County residents with guidance from an economics expert and area agency staff.

Chauncey Mien Citron Fanny W. Fk National Youth ‘Administration Nia. Exten| Non. Servic

Maman's Bark and a Royal Entrance in a Play

In a tense rehearsal scene Prince Olina of Transvania mingles with Philip Veritaen and the cast as a royal proclamation hints at trust issues. Olina declares a new venture while the narrator muses on caution, courtly decorum, and the Princess's role in the production.

Maman Princeat Olina Philip Veritaen Olina Tonger Mary Sissy Philip Veritaen Jane Abe No Transvania

A Royal Name Wish From Olina Veritzen

Olina Veritzen pleads for recognition among workers as she seeks a name and connection to Mr. Veritzen claiming she is to marry her mother. The scene shows her exile status and royal bearing shaping the group’s reaction.

Mr. Veritzen Olina Veritzen Papa Dear

Dinner Meeting Speaker Delivers Delta Kappa Gamma Talk

Mrs Luchs spoke to thirty Delta Kappa Gamma Alpha Lambda members and eighteen guests at Hotel Berry on Founders Day. The event featured red decor, leather programs, and a talk titled What Do Children Think of Adults.

Alpha Lambda Delta Kaymma Society Alpha Xi Alphal Omicron Alpha Nu Diane Hotel Berry Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Belmont Margaret Scronin Fred ' ‘Luchs Schoven

New England Women Dinner at Tompkins in Athens

Athens Colony of New England Women held a six o clock dinner at Mrs R P Tompkins Elmwood Pines with spring bouquets adorning tables. John Cross opened with a year in review and plans for next year, plus a National Congress rep to Niagara Falls May 20 24. Out of town guests Sine Bia and Sarah Miler of Miami attended. hostesses included Mrs Arthur Boyles Sr and others. Next meeting set for October 16.

Athens Colony New England R. P. Tompkins Elmwood Pines Ie Mire John Cross Athens Ara J. R. Harvey National Congress of New England Niagara Falls N. Y Sine Sarah Mile Fer Miami Fla Arthur Boyles C. 0. Bivering Delbert Carmick Roy Robinson Finaterwaid

Progressive Literary Club Picnic at Miss Finsterwald Home

The Progressive Literary Club held its final meeting of the year at Miss Blanche Finsterwald's home on Tuesday evening with a six o'clock picnic dinner. Officers discussed plans for the coming year, calendars were handed out, and members recalled contributions from past president Mrs. Garfield Porter. A small program featured speeches and a quartet including Mrs. C. B. Duncan and Mr. Rap Woods, along with others.

Progressive Literary Club Blanche Finserwald A. R. Harmon BM. G. Decker Garfield Porter McGuttey CB Duncan Airs Vandeveer Rap Woods Re. Aura Vandevee Mina Della Fine

Birth Announcement for Lee Anna Rose

Attorney Harold J. Rose and his wife announce the birth of a daughter Lee Anna at Sheltering Arms Hospital on Wednesday May 15 at 1 30 p m The infant weighed six pounds three and three fourths ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Rose of Gloucester and Dr and Mrs W W Lee of this city

Harold J. Rose Church St Sheltering Arms Hospital Lee Anna George Rose Glouster W. W. Lee

Varsity O Temptations at Athena Theater Tonight

OU athletes star in Varsity O Temptations with the Beeftrusters and Temptations quartet numbers. Features include Jim Halderman, Paul Kallvoda, and John Robbins in a high energy chorus show. Performances Thursday Friday start at 8:43 p.m. This lively revue blends humor, song, and dance.

Unesa U.I Beeftrusters Pearance John Shaffer Temptations Sehine Athena Theater Shaffer Warute Stone Cutie Ohio Jim Halderman Paul Kallvoda Ronald Kaylor Clayton Holes Pete Lalich Benny Crat John Robbins Harry McSherry Ace Parker Ad” John Zannndt George E. Hale Billy Rose Earl Carroll E Abedovibin Charles Blickensderfer Memters Cable Cottage Quartet Joe Lamonica Carl Ocize Ea” Me| Hugh Lowell McCoy Carl Ott Verne Lambert Doug Ross Blickensderfer Quaker ‘Town M. C. Roger Connor Maurice Reltz Jeannette Roy Atwill Milton Gusovien Cleveland Groucho Marx Phil Lewandowski Max

Founders Day honored by twelve women society founders

The Founders Day service honored twelve women who founded the society in 1939. Mrs Adda Maccombs presided, guests from Alpha Xi, Hocking, Perry Counties attended, and welcome was extended to new members. Discussions covered progress of visiting chapters and ongoing efforts in the war era.

Chile Sandie Adda Maccombs Alpha Xi Hocking Perry Katie Johnson Delphine ‘Eichel Velva Brashares Martha Smith Bernice ‘Taylor Ruth Emma Hall Gr Pang Itelgr Vinton Ak Mra George Starche Cec Lres Hawie Ethel Chape Anaerons Margaret Welch the Smith Nan Moore Alpha Mogracn Nuy Fadil Ruth Fevlen Bre Hon Grace Gaal Maccombs Emme Rovelle Nitin Mon George Burger

Tenth Birthday Party for Axel Irene Pierce

A tenth birthday party for their niece Ave entertained 15 children with chocolate cakes, ice cream, lemonade, and a May pole themed decor. Guests included Mrs Elin Perce, Jane and Avinell Smith, Sarah Martin, Verna and Jean Gorby, Winifred and Erma Connett, Marie and Esther Farley, Mabel Lee, Jane Hamilton, Linn Hess, Thelma Ramsey, Far(i) Funk, Gene LaBaw, and Char.

Ave Mra Elin Perce Jane Avine

Min Cor Chapter Eastern Star Meets in Guysville

The May 17 meeting at Guysville invites members for inspection and initiation as part of the Order of Eastern Star. Honored guests Jes and Freddy Wise attend, with others listed as Tym Vance, Hoan Vance, April Kinsel, Ada Jane Polen, David Potter, and Wallie LaBian. A chicken dinner will be served.

Jes Freddy Wise Tym and Hoan Vance April, Kinsel Ada Jane Polen David Potter Wallie LaBian Mincor Order of Eastern Star Guysville Freday

Bill Mulpas 17th Birthday Party Held Friday

Mr and Mrs Robert Mulpas of Athens Route Two entertained Friday evening May 10 with a birthday party in honor of their son Bill’s seventeenth birthday. Refreshments were served to Ann Graham Ann McBride Elizabeth and James Cars ey Johnny and Charles White James Romine Fred Rowland Grace and Howard Stephenson Thomas West Mrs Eva Stephenson Mex Guy Graham Mr and Mrs Dana Carsey and baby son Lois and Barbara Mulpas and daughters Guests unable to come were Vera Wilma Margaret Baker Mary Ellen Snedden Earl Stephenson Gerald McBride Bil Holland and Mr and Mrs M E Dewey.

Robert Mulp Athens Route Two Bill Ann Graham Ann, McBride Elizabeth James Carsey Johnny Charles White James Romine Fred_ Rowland Grace Howard Stephenson Thomas West Eva Stephenson Guy Graham Dana Carsey

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