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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1942

Page

6

Kappa Beta Hosts Homecoming and Spring Initiation

Kappa Beta of the Kappa chapter held a weekend of events at First Christian Church and the student grill. Ohio University students Imogene Van Wye Isabel Courtney and Jean Carmichael were initiated with Betty Jane Courtney as chapter president. Alumnae, led by Agnes Eisen, installed graduating seniors Dorothy Wiland and Dorothy Hamm and elected 192 officers.

First Christian Church Betty Jane Courtney Imogene van Wye Niles Isabel Courtney Chauncey Jean Carmichael South Webster Ohio University Dorothy Wiland Kappa Frank Donaldson Kappa Beta Willard Guy Kappa Chapter John Hoon Pauline Fierce M. T. Vermillion C. L. Church Mary Bridge New Marshfield Agnes Eisen Eisen Martha King Crooksville Bryan Dorothy Hamm Minersville Middletown Rachel Osborne Athens Dorothy McBride Cleveland Elizabeth Heinlein Logan Myrta Ashworth Mildred Giesecke William Fiddle Nelsonville Doris Giesecke Wyckoff North Lima Beulah Birmingham Bainbridge Edna Pairan Peters Lancaster Laura Culler Columbus Rowena Sprout Helen Sarver Ethel Beekman Leland Stokes E. L. Church Carlos Cameron J. A. Wharton

Beta Theta Pi Spring Dance At Athens Country Club

The Beta Theta Pi Spring Formal drew 100 Betas and guests to the Athens Country Club ballroom. Rex Koons led an 8 to 12 orchestra set with a pre intermission Glee Club performance. A grand march followed as couples received blue red embossed programs amid local townspersons faculty and alumni guests.

Beta Theta Pi Athens Country Club Rex Koons Beta Glee Club Hughey Backenstee Loving Mosier Shadow March Protheroe

Club Calendar Sets Various May Meetings in Athens

A series of local club events and meetings are listed for May in Athens. Women’s groups including Woman's Music Club and Democrat Women’s Club share dates at local venues. Public notices cover Red Cross sewing, dress rehearsal guidance, and church circle gatherings.

Presbyterian Women's Association The Presbyterian Church Red Cross Charlotte la Tourette Park Place Athens High School

Summer 42 hats loom as big styles rule the season

In New York Nicole de Paris showcases enormous dinner hats and bold bonnets dominating Fifth Avenue. Big hats tilt forward or back with parasol accents and veils, while petite styles recede. the smart woman chooses a hat with a clear character or one that is softly understated.

New York Nicole de Paris Nicole Fifth Avenue

Music Convention Columbus Ohio to mark sixtieth annual meeting

Plans for the sixtieth annual Ohio Music Teachers Association convention in Columbus June 16 to 18 at the Deshler-Wallick Hotel are under way led by Harold R. Swingle and John O. Samuel. Central themes center on unity through music and music’s role in reconstruction with extensive community singing and sessions on piano voice and orchestra. Non members who are music teachers may attend. Also announced is the birth of Terry J. Walburn to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Walburn.

Ohio Music Teachers Association Deshler-Wallick Columbus Harold R. Swingle Cleveland John O. Samuel Lakewood Samuel

Polish portraitist Styka on femininity and dress in New York studio

In a New York studio above Central Park, Polish painter Tade Styka praises femininity and evening attire as enhancing beauty while critiquing uniforms for dinner nightlife. He cites portraits of Mrs. Leeds, Mrs. Voronoff, and Mrs. Strassburger and comments on American women’s sacrifice during wartime. Also notes visitors and local notices: Col. Gross of Columbus, a rummage sale at Central Avenue Methodist Church, and the Albany Two and One Club meeting May 21.

Tade Styka New York Central Park Styka N. M. Acquavella William B. Leeds Serge Voronoff R. V. Strassburger Central Avenue Methodist Church City Hall Albany Clarence Vorhes

Pitfalls of Love Sequel to Marriage Meddlers

Madge Graham and Jack pursue gangsters in an armored car toward New York to rescue Professor Diswell and confront a hostage plot. Gus guards, while a disguised impostor professor taunts Madge offering a message that could save her father. The scene ends with a threat and a continuation promised tomorrow.

Adele Garrison Madge New York Gus Professor Diswell Jack Joe Madge Graham Marion Orton Potge Secret Service Connecticut Mountain Diswell Ruth Hayes South America Leters Katharine Branchman Missis Graham Gua Bill Jim Watson Savant

N A L C Auxiliary Meeting Hosted by Mrs Gallagher

The National Association of Letter Carriers auxiliary held a Friday gathering at Mrs. E H Gallagher's home on Lancaster Street. The Mothers and Daughters club was entertained with eight members and five guests present including Mrs. Porter Dickens Mrs. Thelma Swift Mrs. C E Knight Miss Cathleen Orr and Mrs J R Sands.

National Association of Letter Carriers E. H. Gallagher Lancaster St Porter Dickens Thelma Swift C. E. Knight Cathleen Orr J. R. Sands

Blue Ribbon 4-H Club Elects Officers at Dorothy Love Home

The Blue Ribbon 4-H Club met at Dorothy Love's home on Maple Street. Officers named include Dorothy Love as president Lois Puckey vice president Jo Ann Walker secretary treasurer June Schuler news reporter Jackie Burgett recreation leader with Mrs W M Finsterwald leader and Mrs Tina Love assistant leader. The next meeting is set for May 21 at 7 pm at June Schuler s home 85 E Mulberry.

Dorothy Love Maple St Lois Puckey Jo Ann Walker June Schuler Jackie Burgett W. M. Finsterwald Tina Love Evelyn de Pew Helen McBride Mary Droz Marian Droz Norma Guesman Jimmy Knox Meta Dixon Maxine More Betty France Alberta Manion E. Mulberry

Poor Mom

Ruth Millett argues that mothers are overwhelmed by family reminders and must reclaim their own minds. She suggests giving each member a calendar with a pad and pencil to prompt personal responsibility and reduce maternal memory burden.

Billy Julie Mama

Lodi Club Hosts Township Conservation Committee Meet

The Lodi Township Conservation Committee met at the Cowan home near Shade on Wednesday night May 13. Faye Wingett led the discussion. Members noted radio program preferences from Farm and Home Hour during roll call. Fourteen guests were served refreshments by the hosts.

Lodi Township

The Special Investigator draws capacity crowd at University Theater

Tonight's performance in Ewing Auditorium exceeds attendance of two prior showings due to novel settings costumes and lighting. Director Joseph Batcheller cites townspersons and students as fans aided by national publicity in Center Aisle. Tickets available at box office until 4 p.m. and at 8 p.m. curtain.

University Theater Ewing Auditorium Joseph D. Batcheller Curerent Center Aisle

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