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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1949

Page

6

Three Hundred at Sigma Chi Banquet Marks OU Delta Pi Installation

More than 300 Sigma Chi members and guests attended a Delta Pi installation at Lindley Hall celebrating the Ohio University chapter. The event marked the Miami Triad completion and included remarks by Ohio University President John C. Baker and the presentation of a charter by J Russell Easton.

Sigma Chi Delta Pi Sigma Theta Gamma Sigma Chi Fraternity Methodist Church Miami Delta Pi Chapter Beta Theta Pi Phi Delta Theta Ohio Paul R. Kaufman Lindley Hall

Dipping Scrub Brushes in Alum Solution Restores Stiffness

A simple method to revive wilted bristles involves dipping scrub brushes in an alum solution to recover their stiffness and cleaning effectiveness.

Open House marks installation of Sigma Chi chapter at Ohio U

Delta Pi of Sigma Chi held an open house at 15 Park Place Sunday afternoon after the weekend celebrating the new Ohio University chapter. About four hundred guests and alumni attended from out of town. Prof. William H. Fenzel welcomed guests as hostesses and committee members assisted in a reception featuring blue and gold Sigma Chi decor and a buffet with coffee ice and cakes.

Delta Pi Sigma Chi Park Place Ohio University William H. Fenzel Frank Richey Darrell H, Sams Robert E, Main C. H, Walker Clifford Taylor Edward C, Birkner A. H. Rhoads E. E Algeo Karl H. Krauskopf

Ohio University 1949 Junior Prom Queen and King

Miss Jeanette Agnes Geesy, Lindley Hall representative, crowned prom queen. Robert Dickey, Phi Delta Theta, named prom king and later coach at Philo High School. About 850 attendees witnessed the semi formal event in the Men's Gym with Ray Anthony leading the band.

Ohio University Jeanette Agnes Geesy College of Arts and Sciences Cleveland Lindley Hall Robert Dickey Lancaster Linwood Ave Columbus Philo High School Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Jeanette Geesy Phi Delta Theta Ray Anthony

Suttle and King To Give School of Music Recital

Mary Jane Suttle soprano and Dana King trombonist will perform a student recital at 8 p.m. May 18 in Music Hall Auditorium. Suttle, a junior voice major from Lakewood, has studied with several teachers and sang for local clubs. King, a senior in music education from Hamilton, is active in bands and student groups and has performed at Ohio University. Accompanists Lindy Betros and Emma Neale Black will accompany the program.

Mary Jane Suttle Dana King School of Music of Ohio University Music Hall Miss Suttle College of Fine Arts Scrimshaw Lakewood Lakewood High School Greater Cleveland Cleveland Margaret Benedict Helen Hedden Roach Evangeline Merritt Y.w.c.a.’S Children’s Home Committee W.R University Symphony William Brophy School of Music Beta Theta Pi Phi Mu Alpha Kappa Kappa Psi O.U. Band Lindy Betros Emma Neale Black

May Party and Club Meetings Highlight Athens Schedule

Phi Mu Auxiliary hosts the May Party at 7 30 p.m. at 16 North May Avenue honoring seniors. Athens Chapter CES and several groups meet Monday evening for inspection, guest nights, and Legion Auxiliary events followed by senior sponsored movie fundraisers May 18 and 19 at the Athena theater.

Phi Mu Auxiliary James V. Rice N. May Ave

Social Affairs Guests Honor Denver Couple in Athens Reception

Mr. and Mrs. W J Smith Jr of Denver were honored at a 150 guest reception hosted by Mrs H A McCaskill's family at 10 N May Ave Athens. Guests included out of town visitors Mr Robert Williams and Mr David Cr Cleveland. Mrs Smith, former Lee McCaskill, will join the bridal party for Miss Jane MacCollins late May wedding.

W. J. Smith, Jr Denver, Colo C. B. Nye Richard Dent Robert Main Richard Banks D. R. Zenner Robert Williams Alice May Wright Columbus David C R. Cleveland Anthony Ferlet Youngstown Smith Lee McCaskill Jane Maccombs Athens Mr. Smith Denver

Mother's Circle Hear Address On Guest Day

Mrs. Fred Luchs spoke to the Mothers Circle at Van Meter's for May Guest Day, discussing Emerson era biographical figures under the theme Civilization is the Power of Good Women. Guests included Mrs. Emily Jonas of Glouster and several Athens residents, among them Mrs. Vera Daugherty and Mrs. Lena McClanahan.

Ralph Waldo Emerson Fred Luchs Mothers’ Circle van Meter’s Luchs Emerson Emily Jonas Glouster la Verne Chesser Shade Myrtle Wright Ellen Steenrod Nelsonville Clayton Smith Chester McKibben W. A. Huffman William Leaders Vera Daugherty Lena McClanahan Athens

Class Play At Rome Canaan Set For May 18

Rome Canaan High School presents Dont Take My Penny a three act comedy by Anne Coulter Martens on Wednesday May 18 at 8 p m in the school auditorium. Senior participants include Mary Esther Burch John Polland Virginia Williams George Hyatt Charles Almashy Barbara Wood Robert Linton Eugene Hutchison Nancy West Peggy Copeland Hazel Kinney Carroll Poe Doris Coen Julia Brozak Jim Davis Frank West and Kenneth Goodfellow with June Morris on and Betty Coen as stage managers.

Anne Coulter Martens Rome-Canaan High School Mary Esther Burch John Polland Virginia Williams George Hyatt Charles Almashy Barbara Wood Robert Linton Eugene Hutchison Nancy West Peggy Copeland Hazel Kinney Carroll Poe Doris Coen Julia Brozak Jim Davis Frank West Kenneth Goodfellow June Morrison Betty Coen

Sans Souci Party Honors Rushees

The Sans Souci sorority celebrated its 26th anniversary with an anniversary party in blue and white colors and invited rushees Ruth Ann Bell Janice Cunningham Nancy Ellis Margene Gilson Sydney Clark Carole Irwin Marilyn Morris Shirley Norris Phyllis Peterson Roberta Shaeffer Suzanne Shepard Janet Skinner Jo Ann Stuart Ellen Tullus Shirley White Patty Williams Bonnie Jean Whaley Margaret Reeder Meredith Sherow and Yvonne Shrow at a slumber party hosted by Helen Murphy.

Sans Souci Sorority Helen Murphy Ruth Ann Bell Janice Cunningham Nancy Ellis Margene Gilson Sydney Clark Carole Irwin Marilyn Morris Shirley Norris Phyllis Peterson Roberta Shaeffer Suzanne Shepard Janet Skinner Jo Ann Stuart Ellen Tullus Shirley White Patty Williams Bonnie Jean Whaley Margaret Reeder Meredith Sherow Yvonne Sherow

Maccombs Attend Washington Social Event

Mr and Mrs Walter Maccombs spent the weekend in Washington D C as guests of their daughters Ann and Jane and Miss Eleanor Peckham At a Panama Canal Society event at the Broadmoor Hotel they honored Maurice H Thatcher former governor of the Canal Zone Roy Woodruff of Michigan spoke and guests included Senor and Senora Don Octavio A Vallarino the Dominican Republic ambassador The United States Marine Band Orchestra provided music.

Walter Maccombs Washington, D. C Ann Jane Eleanor Peckham Maccombs Panama Canal Society Broadmoor Hotel Canal Zone Maurice H. Thatcher Roy O. Woodruff Michigan

Couple Honored At Shower In Albany Route One

Mr and Mrs Burrell Harman of Columbus were honored at a shower hosted by the bride s parents Mr and Mrs Robert Hartman in Albany Route 1. Gifts were given and refreshments served followed by a musical program featuring Coy Higginbotham Robert J Hartman Robert Hartman and Grace Masters. The guest list included many local couples and individuals. New England Women Athens Colony to meet Mrs E Gorham Athens Route Three for annual dinner May 19 at six o clock.

Aldeen Burritt Darlene Geraldine Burritt Robert E. Hartman Robert, Jr Gilbert Bowen Lawrence West Stella Jack Mark Dickson Perley West Methodist Church Russell, Ky Bernice Hartman Burrell Harman Betty Fagg Forest Henthorne Columbus Robert FE. Hartman Albany Route 1 Coy Higgingotham Robert J. Hartman Robert Hartman Grace Masters Harman Henry Steinmetz George Collins Luster Parsors Stella Mae Tom Sue McVey Iane McVey Eunice McVey Barbara West Dwight West Glen Zimmerman Leo Lloyd Burritt Yvonne New England Athens Colony E. Gorham Athens

Athens social notes and travel to and from Osu golf event

Mrs. William H. Logan return from Ft. Lauderdale to Utah Place. Esther Harris Rock attends 1949 Spring conference in Columbus representing Athens Credit Bureau. Mrs. William Pazolt heads home to St Peters burg after visiting Chicago. Mrs. J P Seltz returns from Chicago visiting Richland Ave. Athenians attend Ohio Inter-Collegiate Golf Tournament at Ohio State. Miss Jane Maccombs to be married May 29. she remains in Athens with her parents after returning from Washington.

William H. Logan Utah Place Ft. Lauderdale Fla Esther Harris Rock Columbus Athens Credit Bureau Associated Credit Bureaus of Ohio Deshler-Wallick Hotel State National Association of Credit Bureaus of America, Inc William Pazolt Meredith Pony Chillicothe Harry B. Grace Beta Theta Pi St. Petersburg J. P. Seltz Reba Shafer Chicago Fred C. Shafer Richland Ave Ohio State University E. S. Finsterwald R. W. Finsterwald Edward A. Sprague Linda Pe Jane Maccombs Athens Washington, D. C Walter Maccombs Miss Maccombs

Hooven Water Color Show Featured in Ohio and Florida

Mr and Mrs H Nelson Hooven and daughter Heidi recently visited Ohio after spending winter in St Petersburg Fla They plan to attend a summer art colony in upper New York where Hooven teaches. A private Florida watercolor show was shown in Jackson this week.

H. Nelson Hooven Heidi St. Petersburg Fla Ohio

Miss Mitzi Hicks Advisory Chairmen Named For Coming Club Year

Advisory chairmen are named for Alpha Xi Auxiliary with Mrs. Clark Dailey as board of advisors chairwoman and others handling social scholarship membership finance and pledge roles. A going away gift honors Mrs. Evan R. Collins who plans to move to New York State. The year closes with final meetings led by outgoing president Mrs. Clark Dailey.

Mitzi Hicks Clark Dailey H. W. Cox Arthur W. Cornwell Norman Dean Francis B Fuller John S. Algeo Alpha Xi Evan R. Collins New York State Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary

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