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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1949

Page

8

Three Hundred at Sigma Chi Banquet Marking Delta Pi Install

Eighty five members of the Delta Pi chapter of Sigma Theta Gamma were initiated into Sigma Chi by the Miami chapter at the Methodist Church. The event marks the Miami Triad with Beta Theta Pi and Phi Delta Theta and brings eight Ohio Sigma Chi chapters to eight.

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 Restores Stiffness with Alum Solution

A home care tip explains that dipping wilted bristle brushes in an alum solution can revive stiffness. The method targets cleaning brushes to regain firm bristles for effective use.

Open House Celebrates New Sigma Chi Chapter at Ohio University

An open house at 15 Park Place Sunday marked the installation of Ohio University’s Sigma Chi chapter. About 400 guests, including out-of-town alumni and spouses, attended from 2 to 5 pm. Prof. William H. Fenzel welcomed visitors.

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

Jeanette Geesy Crowned Queen at University J P Dance

Miss Jeanette Geesy representing Lindle and Mr. Robert Dickey won queen and king titles at the university annual J P ho urday event in the Men’s gym. The semi formal, titled Belles and Beaus, featured decorations and a gardenia for the queen while attendees cheered for winners chosen from among fraternities and sororities.

Jeanette Geesy Lindle Robert Dickey Phi Delta Theta Queen and King University Ban Ray Anthony Junio

Mary Jane to Give Recital and Ohio University Notes

Mary Jane Suttle, a Lakewood High and Ohio University singer, gives a May 18 recital with Emma Black and other faculty at the School of Music. The report covers her training with Benedict Hedden Merritt and YWCA ties, plus fellow student achievements and a double feature at Athens High with proceeds supporting student activities.

School of Music Suttle Miss Suttle Lakewood High Lakewood Cleveland Ohio University Miss M Benedict Helent Hedden Evangeline Merritt Y.w.c.a.'s Children’s Committee Met W.R.A Mr. King Cal Ion High School Elmer Seibert Earman Cincinnati Buckneversity Univer Pennsylvania Universit Phony William Brophy Beta Theta Pi Alpha and Kappa Kappa I O.U Lindy Betros Emma Black Athens High Athena Theat David Niv Jane Wyman

Seventy Attend Chauncey Church of Christ Brotherhood Meeting

About seventy men gathered Thursday night in Chauncey at the First Church of Christ for the Athens County Church of Christ Men's Brotherhood meeting presided by Fred Lee Tom. George Barrows was elected secretary Andriew Simpkins led the program and Floyd Nye directed a responsive reading.

Chauncey Athens County Church of Christ Men's Brotherhood Church of Christ Fred Lee Tom Athens George Barrows Nelsonville Andriew Simpkins Floyd Nye Robert Jackson Christine Brown John Blackford Florida Chester Howard Millfield Hooper Ridge Trimble Glouster First Christian Church Church Andrew Jackson Carl Shafer Paul Porter Frank McDaniel

Friendship Class Meets at Dresher Home in Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Walter Dresher hosted the Friendship Class of the First Church of Christ Chauncey at Beaumont. Irene Davis president and Marjory Bennett secretary led the business session with Gilbert Courtney guiding the discussion. June gathering planned with Gladys Simpkins. Dessert served. Attendees included Elwood and Dorothy Daugherty Pauline Daugherty Glenn and Helen Courtney Frank and Kathryn McDaniel Andriew and Reena Simpkins Atwell Wallace Neva Dresher and Walter Dresher.

Chauncey Walter Dresher First Church of Christ, Chauncey Beaumont Irene Davis Marjory Bennett Gilbert Courtney Gladys Simpkins Elwood Daugherty Dorothy Daugherty Pauline Daugherty Glenn Davis

Palmers End Week's Visit

Chauncey Mr and Mrs Isaac Palmer returned to Mill Street home after a week in Cleveland visiting their children. The family hosted a two course chicken dinner for the visiting son in law and daughter John Kaufman and wife. Attendees included extended Palmer relatives and Austin Palmer a Miami University student who played on the team.

Chauncey Isaac Palmer Mill St Cleveland John Kaufman Lewis Palmer Billy Clyde Palmer Daniel Floyd Palmer Pamella Elaine Stella Palmer Richard Palmer Kaufman Austin Palmer Miami University Palmer Margaret Kempton

Easy to Make Sailor Suit by Sue Burnett

Adorable summer sew pattern for a baby suit and wing sleeved dress with scallop trim. Pattern No 8472 covers sizes 1 2 3 4 5 years, with yardage and price details and mail order to Sue Burnett The Athens Messenger New York. Includes Spring and Summer FASHION sewing guide and 64 pages of style news. The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of the five oceans.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Avenue of the Americas New York N. Y

Fragmented Crossword Clue Grid Picks

A list of crossword style clues with numbers and definitions including stringed instrument, stoat, venerate, enchantress, and other terms such as Ruthenium symbol, VE day, vipers, and Greek letters, suggesting an across and down word puzzle mapping.

Europe

The Stars Say Few For Tuesday May 17

A prosperous, pleasant, and progressive forecast notes major planets aligned for high goals, expanding opportunities, and personal, professional, financial, and social gains. Birthday readers enter a productive year with honors, tokens of preferment, growing prestige, possessions, influence, and celebrations.

Needlework pattern by Anne Cabot and gift idea

Embroidered panel pattern is offered by Anne Cabot with transfer designs stitch illustrations and color chart. Send 20 cents with name address and pattern number 5972 to The Athens Messenger for delivery. A final line notes beads in ancient Egyptian graves dating back 4000 years.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Avenue of the Americas New York N. Y

Friendly Class at Plains Parsonage Meets for Study

The Friendly Class of The Plains Church of the Nazarene met at the parsonage with Pastor Lena Brandenburg as hostess. Margie Darnell led as class president and Louise Locke guided devotions. Visitors included Ada Broad bent Ronnie BumGard ner Teddy BumGardner and Linda Darnell. Refreshments were served.

Chauncey Plains Church of the Nazarene Lena Brandenburg Margie Darnell Louise Locke Stella Darnell Ada Broadbent Ronnie Teddy Bumgardner Linda Darnell Virginia Canter Ila Darnell Mary Stalder Sylvia Bumgardner Vivian McDonald Helen Grace Bernice Tinkham Nellie Thomas Margaret Bricker

Dinner Party At High St Home In Chauncey

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jackson and sons Robert and Richard hosted a dinner at their High Street home. Guests included Mrs. Marie Bryan of Lower Plains and her brother and sister in law Mr. and Mrs. Matt Bryan and children Jim Sherry and Jennie Lou of Mentone Indiana. Also present were Mrs. Jackson's brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Glenn McDowell of Youngstown Ohio.

Chauncey Albert Jackson Robert Richard High St Jackson Marie Bryan Lower Plains Matt Bryan Jim, Sherry Jennie Lou Mentone Ind Glenn McDowell Youngstown Ohio

Meeting Postponed for Esther Class at Chauncey Church

Because of school activities the Esther Class meeting at the home of Mrs. Winnie Skinner on Jacobs Ave Chauncey has been postponed until June.

Chauncey Esther Chauncey Methodist Church Winnie Skinner Jacobs Ave

Cunningham Rites Held for Mrs Franie Gheer

Bellaire Ohio mourners attended funeral services Friday for Mrs Franie Gheer mother of Mrs Roy Cunningham. Attendees traveled to pay last respects as arrangements were announced.

Chauncey Roy Cunningham Bellaire Ohio

Auxiliary to meet Chauncey at high school music room

Chauncey Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers will meet Tuesday at 7 30 P M in the high school music room.

Chauncey United Mine Workers

Chauncey Ladies Aid to Quilt All Day at Church

The Ladies Aid Society of Chauncey Methodist Church plans an all day quilting session this Thursday in Chauncey. Members will meet for fellowship and craft work.

Chauncey

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