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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1953

Page

6

Shower Honors Mrs James Kollister at Blair Home

A May 15 gathering at the Blair home 6 Arden Place honored Mrs. James Kollister. Mrs. Harley Blair and Mrs. L G Marchi Jr hosted a pink and blue themed shower with games and prizes to Mrs. Ted Stiff and Mrs. William O McDonald.

James Kollister Harley Blair L. G. Marchi, Jr Blair Arden Place Ted Stiff William O. McDonald Willis Johnson Joe Williams M. C. Morrison Matt Schuler Virgil Junod Clyde Junod

AAUW Hosts O U Senior Women At Lindley Hall Reception

Senior OU graduates were guests of the Athens AAUW at a Lindley Hall Lounge reception held Sunday afternoon. Revive Apgar spoke on AAUW origins and goals, noting growth to over 120 000 members in 1200 branches linked to the International Federation of University Women. Local leaders Edna Felt and others assisted as hosts and organizers.

Ohio University Ican Association of University Lindley Hall Rekine William Herbert P m Revieve Apgar Athens Ithe Rn AAUM Tion U. S International Federation of University Women Apgar AAUW Edna Felt Robert Marquis Charles G. Matt S Harper Pendry John Inskeep Marian Kirk Marvin White John Cady Clifford Heffelfinger Ernest Gebhart E. J. Taylor

J-Prom Queen and King Chosen at Ohio University Dance

Patricia O'Brien of Alpha Xi Delta and John Saund ers of Delta Theta were named J-Prom queen and king at Ohio University Saturday night. The king and queen led a court including Ad Layden Velma ahiman Lowell Ason and Paul Jackson. Ralph Flanagan and his orchestra provided music while trophies and gifts were awarded to the court. Jim Betts chaired the event.

Patricia O’brien Alpha Xi Delta Sorority John Saunders Delta Theta Ohio University Ad Layden Zeta Tau Alpha Velma Ahiman Alphe Ta Pi Lowell Ralph Flanagan Jim Betts

Tuesday social calendar highlights community gatherings

The Tuesday schedule lists the Tuesday Club 50th anniversary dinner at 6 p.m. with Dr and Mrs Frank Dilley at 90 Columbia, Canaanville WSCS meeting with officer installations and a bake sale, and a preschool health clinic from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. at West Side School for immunizations and exams. Also: American Legion Auxiliary Poppy program, Gold Star Mothers as guests, Presbyterian Church bake sale, Sayre Study Circle luncheon at 1 p.m., Athens OES inspection practice at 6:30 p.m., Lodi Grange meeting at 8 p.m., West Side PTA installation at 7:30 p.m., with First Grade Mothers serving. all events in local venues and hosted by listed organizations. Sunday notes: Sixteenth homecoming memorial services at Bethel Methodist Church in Knox Township with a basket dinner at noon. The Alexander Women’s Association plans a bake and food sale on May 28 at Butler Brothers Store starting 9:30 a.m.

Frank Dilley Columbia Canaanville Wscs Bethel Methodist Church Knox Township Vinton County

Notable Episcopal Speakers Highlight Local Event

Mrs. William H. Herter and Mrs. Howard Storing host a church gathering at Christ Church with Henry W. Hobson and Rev. James Kennedy among principal speakers. The article lists several local visitors and guests including families from Palos Verdes, Torch, Camp Lejeune, Audubon, and Albany, noting travel from multiple cities and regions.

William H. Herter Howard Storing Christ Church Henry W. Hobson Southern Ohio Pe Pennybacker No Women's Auxiliary James Kennedy National Council of the Episcopal Church Last Santos James Rogaski Guysville Oak Barkie Donna Lee Saonieco Robert E. Hartman Ohio Ave Raymond Sebion Jom Oyzak Kenosha Wisc Henry Seolacepes Albany

Kappa Delta Pi Installs Officers

National education honor Kappa Delta Pi installs new officers during a dessert social in Lindley Hall Lounge. Nancy Jones becomes president with Marilyn Bowers as vice president, Maxine Siders as secretary, Margaret Feisinger as treasurer, and Joseph Bachus as assistant treasurer. Event attendees include multiple members, counselors, and guests. Pink and white snapdragons decorate the refreshment table and name tags feature state symbols and a sesquicentennial sticker.

Kappa Delta Pi Kathy Dengler Lindley Hall Nancy Jones Marilyn Bowers Maxine Siders Margaret Fesinger Joseph Bachus Phillip Peterson Leah Featherston Charlies R. Kinison Willard Barker Einar Hansen Harold McBride Harold Lee Raymond Lee Roger Ann Mumma Paul Lehman George R. Horton Robin Smith, Jr Margaret Duncan

Club Holds Annual Spring Dinner With Delegates

Mrs. John Stewart hosted the Current Events Club for its annual spring dinner with assistants Mrs. C and others. Mia Nam Pierce spoke on her trip to Cleveland for the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs convention as Athens Federation delegate. A forthcoming meeting is set for September 24 with Mrs. FE L. Church.

John Stewart L. L. Lovett Thor Everett Person William Pierce Mia Nam Pierce Cleveland Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs Athens Federation FE. L. Church

Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip on tour through Paris

Royal couple accompanied by a Parisian crowd and couture praise as Elizabeth strides with grace. Prince Philip supports her on steps and during a wreath laying at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Observers note a protective, close partnership amid a delicate public moment.

M. Dior Nottingham Cottage Prince Philip Prince Charlies Elizabeth France Unknown Soldier Vincent Auriol Auriol Elysees Palace Victoria and Albert Duke of Edinbu Channel Islands H.M.S. Anson

Tickets for OVST on Sale and Board Members Announced

The Ohio Valley Summer Theater announces its 1952 season with new board members Mrs. Gordon K. Bush and others. Tickets and brochures go to patron members and students, outlining six plays and opportunities for advanced dramatics study and summer workshop involvement.

OVST Ohio Valley Summer Theater C. B. Nye Board of Gordon K. Bush R. H. White House Management Committee H. H. Peckham Irene Devlin Alice McCracken E. S. Sheron Joseph Trepp Hayden McCaskill Harold Baedecker Harry Peckham A. A. Nellis Roger Barrett Charles Smith Dents Ohio Ohio University Harold J. Baedecker Paul G. Kraus Roger Connor Dean Earle Seigfred Dwight Robinson Vincent Jukes Elizabeth Anderson E. Ss. Sherow Margaret Davis Glenn Foster Christopher Lane Box 87 Athens

Athens Woman Joins Scottish Lodge

Miss Anne Graham of Franklin Avenue is initiated into the Purple Leather Lodge of the Daughters of Scotland in Columbus. The lodge, open to Scottish birth or descent, sponsors a Coronation Ball on June 2 in Columbus with a program of Scottish Irish and Welsh songs jigs and dances. Miss Graham will sing on the program.

Anne Graham Franklin Ave The Daughters of Scotland Ote Chittenden Columbus England Miss Graham

Minear Chapter 274 Eastern Star Inspects in Stewart

Grand Matron Marguerite Steele leads Minear Chapter 274 in annual inspection at Stewart High School May 7 with 34 chapters represented. Visitors include 20 visiting matrons and three honored Masons. reception and dinner followed with extensive floral decor and a local open house hosted by Mrs. Burch.

Bers Minear Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Stewart Marguerite Steele Cer Mrs. Steele Roberta K. Mindling Hidreth Burch Ohio Geraldine Morris Puerto Rico Dora DeLong Darsis Hawkins Della Rachel Banta Fant Mason Minear Roy Sayre Oliver Ormiston Herman Cummings Steele Burch Mae King Walter King Gladyce Aiken John Aiken Freda Bean Bertha Hayes Inez Bentz Maude Gray Omah Gaston Lena Smith Marshal Marvella Crawford Beulah Dixon Adah Wilma Bailey Ruth Cleo Depoy Esther Hazel Barnhill Martha Ruby McKnight Electa Helen Kayser Robert Dixon Rome-Canaan

Landmark Moves to Campus Martius Museum in Marietta

The historic land office building at Marietta is offered by the state to move to Campus Martius Museum. The Ohio Colonial Dames and the Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society accepted the transfer Friday night.

Dayton Marietta Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society Ohio Colonial Dames Colonial Dames State Society Campus Martius Museum

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