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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1941

Page

6

Senior Ten celebration highlights chapter leadership

The Socially Speaking era documents a senior Ten event with spring flower centerpieces and decorated tables. Phyllis Logan and William Hogan presided as chapter leaders, with members listed including Dorothy Ann Schiling, Marie Coli, Janet Tetherer, Margarets Ei, Kathyn Caro, and Phyllis Logan among others.

Raut Norumvous Ch Onegs Sn Arnar Nan Gusta Troona Phils Lagan Sven Omega Mie Logan le Wiliam Hogan Olah Place Eno Dorothy Ann Schiling Marie Coli Ean Snodgrass Barvarnespe Janet Tetherer Margarets Ei

Garden Club Hosts Shade Trees Program at Home

Mrs W McKee hosted a Monday Garden Club meeting at her home 4 Univers Terrace. Officers were reelected. new members include Elsie Druggan Gordon Gray and others. Plans discussed for a Garden Tour May 21 with Athens County clubs. invitation extended for Middleport Garden Club event June 4 at Heath Methodist Church. A talk on shade loving vines and perennials was given by Mrs N Hoover.

W. McKee Garden Club W. H. McKee Univers Terrace E.R. Ownell J. R. Sprague T. M. Waite Mire Anna K. Price Mies Elsie Druggan Gordon Gray Goong ER Allen Athens County Midleport Garden Club Alony Heath Metho ‘Dist Middleport Therogram Ahady

Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary Hosts Buffet Dinner and Bridge

Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary held a dinner and bridge at the chapter house with 14 University Terre, featuring a candle lighting service for Founders Day led by chapter president Miss Betty White of Cleveland. The event honored Eugenia Tucker Fitzgerald who founded the sorority at Wesleyan Female College in Macon Ga on May 15, 1851. The 90th Founders Day anniversary will be celebrated at a convention at The Homestead in Hot Springs Va from June 27 to July 1. Miss White announced plans to attend along with other members.

Alpha Delta University Terra Homestead Hot Springs

Democrat Women at Rardin Home Meeting Highlights

The Democratic Women gathered at the Rardin home for a regular meeting with refreshments provided by the hostess and Mrs. W. V. Daggett assisting. The June 16 session will feature guest speaker Mr. Don Paden discussing “Problems In Population,” at Mrs. Frances Packard’s home, 71 N High St, with instructor at Ohio University Seok.

Rardin D.A. Rardin Morris Even Rgular W. V. Daggett Ing C. E Atkinson N. High St Don Paden Frances Structor Ohio Unit Packard

French Etchings and Prints in Don Lash Exhibit at Chubb Gallery

The Edwin Watts Chubb Library Art Gallery hosts Don Lash’s collection of about 200 works including French color etchings, Japanese woodblock prints, and Currier and Ives reproductions. Handmade printing, varied subjects, and special mouldings highlight the show with airbrush paintings and juvenile themed prints. Open during library hours this week.

Don Lash Chubb Art Edwin Watts Chubb Delta” Phi Delta Arts Fraternnity Ohio University Lash Currier and Ives

Church social notes and local events gathered from Athens area

Edith Saylor hosts Peoples Class social hour with eighteen members and two assistants. Marionette Show “Gone is Gone” at Athens City Library Thursday 4 pm. Bates Memorial Service Sunday May 20 at Bates Church. Past Matrons picnic at Nice's Park Thursday 6:30 pm. Bishop Class meets Thursday 7:30 pm election of officers. Chocolate Chip Squares recipe included with step by step directions.

Athens City Order of Eastern Star Nice's Park Masonic Temple

Marriage of Winifred Healy and R Drexel MacTavish

Announcement reports the August 1940 marriage of Winifred L Healy Ohio University graduate to R Drexel MacTavish sociology instructor at Ohio University The couple resides in Athens and plans include social work and child welfare research MacTavish to lecture at Kent State University and engage in public welfare case work research later at the University of Chicago.

Winifred L. Healy Ohio University R. Drexel MacTavish Miss Healy George K. Healy Wellsville New York Smith-Hughes Chesterhill Pennsville Public Agency Southeastern Ohio Alpha Delta Pi Sorority R. MacTavish Altoona Pennsylvania M. Mac. ‘Tavish Juniata “College Huntington Penna University of Pittsburgh MacTavish Arizona Mississippi Valley American Red Cross Washington, D.C Pittsburon Kingsley House Allegheny ¢ County Legal! 'Aid Lancaster Welfare Federation Kent State Kent University of Chicago

Personal Greetings and Weekend Visits in Columbus

Mr Robert Bingman of Columbus spent the week end at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Bingman on East State Street. Mr J W Sanders and daughter Liewanne visited with Mrs C Sanders in Columbus. Mr and Mrs L C Baker and daughter Helen were visitors Monday. Mrs R P Imes and Richard Imes with Mr and Mrs Walter Baird spent the day in Columbus for a medical examination. Mr and Mrs B F Stout returned by automobile from Florida and reopened their home on South College Street for the summer.

Robert Bingman Columbus Ue Hi Bingman E. State St J. W. Sanders Liewanne Minnie Mariter Athens Clarence Sanders CM. Sanders Millfield Col “Imbus L. C. Baker Helen R.P. Imes Richard Imes Walter Baird Baird B. F. Stout Florida Winer Miami Mra. Stout S. College St

Celebrate Birthdays of Mr. and Mrs. Snedden

A Sunday May 18 gathering at the home of Owen and Mrs Snedden honored the anniversaries of Mrs ACL and Mrs John Snedden. Attendees included A L Snedden with three children Kyril Bobbie Martha, John Snedden and his children Lynda Faye Bob Lee, Mr and Mrs Fred Roward and daughter Carol Ann, Owen Snedden and wife, and Private Robert A Mills on furlough from Camp Shelby Miss.

Owen Snedden Acl John Snedden A. L. Snedden Kyril Bobie Martha Lynda Faye Boble Lee Fred Roward Carol Ann Robert A. Mills Camp Shelby Miss

Pitfalls of Love Sequel to Marriage Meddlers

Adele Garrison continues Madge and Mary’s tale as Madge recalls packing Mary’s notes and a black notebook with a secret code. The scene centers on memories of Mary’s marriage, the color coded journals, and the elusive code book, hinting at a future reveal.

Adele Garrison Madge

Faces Need a Housecleaning by Lemon Juice and Olive Oil

A vintage beauty guide prescribes a three day liquid and fruit diet with lemon juice and olive oil facial rubs. It advocates two daily baths, extended sleep, and repeated lemon and olive oil massage to produce a pink, faintly peeled skin.

OU Seniors Guest of AAUW at Ohio University Garden Party

The American Association of University Women will host senior women at the 10th annual reception and garden party in Voigt-Biddie Gardens. The event occurs Friday May 23 from four to five thirty in the afternoon with AAUW members assisting in receiving guests.

Ohio University American’ ‘Association of University Women Voigt-Biddie Gardens

Breakfast Hostess Anne Keating Hosts University Breakfast

Breakfast hostesses at a Bast Wood event Sunday morning included Anne Keating and twelve guests from the university. Verna Sayre, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Sayre, sang in a program with the Ohio State University language department group, performing three solos with accompaniment from the university orchestra and chorus.

Ofiss Anne Keating University Esce Verna Sayre Afiss Verna Sayre Vern Sayre Ohio State University Ohio State Univerity

The Stars Say For Wednesday May 21 In Gennevieve

On May 21 in Gennevieve the stars warn of petty difficulties and social tensions while urging enterprise and cautious restraint. Individuals born today may face distractions from private urges, yet unexpected gains and harmony can emerge with affability and discretion. A child born this day should channel energy into constructive, artistic efforts.

Cervan

Calendar of CLU Club Events Tuesday

Baltimore and Ohio C and P meet tonight at 7 20 p m in the Hotel Athens Lounge. The Guild of the Christian Church holds its monthly meeting and installation at the home of Mr and Mrs John Jagers preceded by a potluck dinner at 545 p m. Rural Urban Cooperation Conference Tuesday 8 p m at Senior High School Auditorium May 11 Cliff Cornell chairman. Eight speakers will give five minute talks on National Unity followed by general discussion. The public is invited. Richland Ave Garden Club meets Tuesday 7 30 p m at Athens Township School with a plant exchange and flower identification planned. American Legion Auxiliary Tuesday 7 30 p m Legion Home a colonial tea in charge of Mrs Lydia Fenzel assisted by Mrs Beatrix Rosser Mrs Walter Baird Mrs Reeder Hawk. Members bring empty spool and sales tax stamps. Wednesday The Girl Scout Council Leader Cook-Out 8 00 p m at Camp Rota Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Club meets at the home of Mrs W F Copeland North Hill Mora a buffet dinner 8 20 p m. Seniors of the actr chapter guests. Regret telephoned Mrs Co fand by Tuesday night East Side PTA 7 00 p m at the school Prof T N Hoover citizenship Homemakers Club Wednesday 9 20 a m at the home of Mrs Ross Wright 15 May Ave potluck luncheon needles and thimble for Red Cross sewing. Faithful Few Club final dinner meeting at Carls Lunch Wednesday 6 30 p m Rome High Recital Rome High School presents the public speaking class in a recital Wednesday May 21 8 15 p m in the old auditorium at Stewart featuring a version of The Valiant Everyone is cordially invited.

Baltimore Ohio Athens Hr Guild of the Christian Church John Jagers Cliff Cornell Richland Ave. Garden Club Athens ‘Township Goo ‘American Legion Auxiliary Legion Lydia Fenzel Beatrix “Rosser Walter Baird Reeder Hawk Girl Scout Council Camp Rota Alpha Gamma Delta W. F. Copeland North Hill Mor Actr Mra. Co T. N. Hoover Ooo Homemakers’ Club Ross Wright Red Cross Red Cross Sewing. Oo 0 Faithful Few Club Carl Rome Rome High School Stewart

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