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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1937

Page

7

Young People Honored At First Methodist Breakfast

The First Methodist Church hosted a candlelight communion and breakfast for junior and senior high youth being received as members. Judge O F Rowland spoke for the official board as 165 attendees enjoyed music by Wesley Foundation students and remarks on guiding youth.

First Methodist Church Wesley Foundation O. F. Rowland William G. Seaman Wis Wivnan Louise Young Russell E. Bayliff Dr. Seaman

Visiting Athens Alumnae Dance At Zeta Formal

Members and guests of Zeta Tau Alpha danced Friday night at the Athens Country Club under indirect lights with Rex Koons' orchestra. Attendees included town alumnae and actives, with out of town guests from Martins Ferry Zanesville Pittsburgh Cleveland and more.

Zeta Tau Alpha Social Sorority Rex Koons Athens Country Club Jane Burnside Robert Gee Eleanor Cook Ormons Higgins Frank Thompson George Helen Laughlin Pittsburgh Goldie Bailza Martins Ferry Gertrude Dickerson Cleveland Margaret Flory

Music Pupils Present Recital Sunday Evening

Miss Marjorie McLean of Detroit visited the province president and attended the Sigma Alpha Iota event. She spoke at meetings in the afternoon and joined a special dinner at the Eastwood Saturday night hosted by the sorority.

A Sigma Alpha Iota Marjorie McLean Detroit Miss McLean Eastwood

Athens Artists To Play Tonight At OU Symphony

The Ohio University Symphony Orchestra under Prof. DeForest Ingerham performs tonight at 8 15 in Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Featured pianist Earl Kelly plays Liszt Concerto. Local students join in the string section with notable members including Mrs L C Mitchell Mrs Carl Nessley and Prof Joseph Thackeray.

Athens Ohio University Symphony Orchestra Alumni Memorial Auditorium DeForest Ingerham Earl Kelly Liszt L. C. Mitchell Carl Nessley Louis Hammerle Mary Elizabeth Ellis Edwin T. Hellebrandt Joseph Thackeray School of Music Nelsonville Logan Chesterhill

They Just Grow Taller and Taller For Mrs Efaw

Mrs. Francis Efaw of 206 W. Union St. praises her nearly six foot tall geranium plant which she nurtured by simply placing it in a container. The three year old plant blooms through winter with as many as 25 blossoms, has grown over a foot in the last season, and now bears ten blossoms while extending near the porch railing.

Francis Efaw W. Union St Efaw

Various Visits And social events in Athens Ohio area

Mrs. Charles Rock Jr. of Goshen Ind arrived to visit her Harris relatives in Athens. The Webers moved to 308 East State Street from 63 South Congress Street. Mrs. Shepherd Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Bowles will attend the State Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Akron May 18 to 21. The Whaleys visited Belmont and St Marys West Virginia. Mrs. Whaley returned with him. Ator family hosted weekend guests from Lancaster and Shade. Local families hosted gatherings at Bearwallow Ridge and other area homes. Music students of Miss Nellie McGowan gave a recital at Hotel Berry featuring works by Beethoven Haydn Raff and Chopin.

Charles Rock Jr Goshen, Ind C. H. Harris E. State St William F. Shepherd Charles W. Evans Emmet Bowles Athens State Federation of Women's Clubs Akron Shepherd Higley Study Circle Evans City Federation of Women’s Clubs Rowles Pallas Club Harold Whaley Belmont St. Marys W. Va A. E. Whaley West Virginia Nellie McGowan Hotel Berry Beethoven Haydn Raff Chopin Elsie Lou Jesse Marie Bowles Emerson Hawk Minnie Annie Maxwell Jimmy Baily Glouster Jane Gladding Marjorie Brannon Margaret Williams John Fauley Bernadine Agnes Terril Shirley Anne Cavanaugh Elizabeth Lavelle Esther Phillips Annabelle Haller Vera Mae McKibben Zaleski Vernon Trout Miss Haller

Marriage Meddlers Sequel to Married Comrades

In a tense scene at a hotel Mary’s husband Philip Veritzen confronts gossip and authority as Hank defends Mary’s right to visit Aunt Madge. William strakly restrains Hank, calling the quarrel private and warning against further meddling.

William Brother Mary Madge Philip Veritzen Hank

Lion Tamer’s Plan Shocks Mrs Madge

Mrs Madge disciplines two quarrelsome boys and sends them to the other cabin while Hank and Bill feign a mock fight. Mr Veritzen reappears on the veranda, calling her “lion tamer” as he taunts with questions about plans for Mery and herself.

Bill Hank Mr. Veritzen Mrs. Madge

Sigma Phi Gamma Holds Informal Party at Athens Hotel

The Athens Chapter of Sigma Phi Gamma hosted an informal party in the lounge of the Athens Hotel Monday night. Bridge and rummy were enjoyed by 23 members and friends with hostesses Miss Helen Johnson, Mrs. Pryce Dunlap, and Mrs. D. W. Nichols. First prize for high bridge went to Mrs. W. R. Allen, second to Mrs. Fred Weber. Rummy prizes were won by Miss Margaret Ford and Miss Ruth Snider.

Athens Sigma Phi Gamma Helen Johnson Pryce Dunlap D. W. Nichols W. R. Allen Fred Weber Margaret Ford Ruth Snider

Children Honor Henry Wilsons On Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Henry Wilson of near Salem celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a Sunday gathering at their home. A noon picnic and later ice cream and cake followed a plant gift from the Salem Church and many family presents. A village of relatives from Murray City New Straitsville near Salem and Hotel Berry hosted and a dance by the Church of the Good Shepherd Altar Guild with Rex Koons Orchestra was planned for the evening.

Henry Wilson Near Salem Cecil Grace Jess Spencer James Dale Betty LaDonna Raymond Spencer Roger Lee Chester Wilson Patty Anne Maxine Raymond Wilson Richard Jack Joe Everett Wilson Norma Jean Ronald Floyd Wilkes Woodrow Altar Guild The Church of the Good Shepherd Hotel Berry Rex Koons

West Side P T A May Meeting Set At Ohio University Museum

Social calendar lists multiple Tuesday May events including West Side P T A at 7 30 p m in the Ohio University Museum Agricultural Building Dr W A Matheny will speak United Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary No 64 meet in IOOF Hall also Tuesday 7 30 p m Delphian picnic at Ferguson Bungalow at 6 p m bring own table service Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary hosts Mrs George W Hopkins Elmwood Place Tuesday 7 30 p m Higley Study Circle picnic Wednesday 6 p m Mrs W L Gard North Hill bring own table service Fast Side Needle Club meets Wednesday 2 at 74 Grosvenor St Alpha Gamma Delta alumni meet Wednesday 5 30 p m Mrs Roger Jones Elmwood Place pot luck DAV meets Wednesday IOOF Hall after GAR dinner 5 30 p m Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae entertain seniors Wednesday 7 30 p m Women s Faculty Club

West Side Ohio University Museum Agricultural Building W. A. Matheny Camp 78 United Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary No. 64 IOOF Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary George W. Hopkins Elmwood Place Higley Study Circle W. L. Gard North Hill Fast Side Needle Club J. C. Crossen Grosvenor St Alpha Gamma Delta Roger Jones Ooo Zeta Tau Alpha

Selfish or Weak Mother Love Is Curse to Children

Dorothy Dix argues that mothering without judgment harms children. She says ideal mothers balance love and firmness, teach obedience, and push kids to stand on their own, avoiding perpetual dependence. The piece attacks overindulgent nurturing and praises measured guidance.

Dorothy DIX

Alpha Delta Pi Observes Founders Day Brunch

Alpha Delta Pi celebrated Founders Day with a Sunday brunch at the sorority home at eleven. Town alumnae and patrons attended, rooms filled with sweet peas and spring flowers. Miss Thelma Beery spoke, introducing house mother Florence Rocky. Ruth Perry recounted the Ohio University chapter’s 23 years. 40 members and guests attended.

Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Alpha Delta Pi Wesleyan Female College Macon Thelma Beery Florence Rocky Ruth Perry Ohio University Ben Roberts Glen Staneart Allen Kresge Gaige Paulseon

Miss Taylor and Miss Pace to Give Recital at Music Hall

Miss Barbara Taylor and Miss Jean Pace will present a formal recital in Music Hall Auditorium on Thursday May 20 at 8 15 p m. The program was postponed from last Thursday due to Miss Pace illness.

Barbara Taylor Vera Board Ohio University School of Music Jean Pace Phillip Peterson Music Hall Pace

Faithful Few Meet At Gay Tea Room

Faithful Few members gathered Thursday night at the Gay Tea Room as guests of Mrs. Audra Dinsmoore. Eight members and four guests attended with contests won by Mrs. Neutzling, Mrs. Katie Swartz, and Mrs. Stanley Nida. High in cards was Mrs. Forest Chism and low was Mrs. Nida. The next meeting will be at Mrs. William Mansfield's home.

Gay Tea Room Audra Dinsmoore Paul Neutzling Charles Zinn Alva Hanning Carlos Thomas Neutzling Katie Swartz Stanley Nida Forest Chism Nida William Mansfield

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