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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1948

Page

6

Sigma Theta Gamma Hosts First Siglym Pic At Ohio University

More than 300 Ohio University co-eds from 12 sororities and dormitories will take part in the inaugural Siglym pics on Saturday afternoon. Events include backward-forward races rolling pin throw sack race and wheel barrow race with teams of 25 from Lindley and Howard Halls and sororities Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Xi Delta Chi Omega Phi Mu Pi Beta Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Theta Rho Zeta Tau Alpha and Phi Sigma Sigma. The winning team receives the first leg of a revolving trophy and a permanent smaller trophy with individual prizes of bracelets billfolds and compacts plus a lawn barbecue for participants. The event is overseen by Guenther Hans Russell Reichardt Eddie Ayers Jay Ruoff and Gordon Cox, with activities starting at 2 p.m. on the Ohio VI athletic playground. Final Elks Lodge dance of the season follows May 22 at the Elk’s Club Rooms.

Ohio University Sigma Theta Gamma Fraternity Lindley Howard Halls Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Xi Delta Chi Omega Phi Mu Pi Beta Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Theta Rho Zeta Tau Alpha Phi Sigma Sigma O.U Helen Murphy Jackson Slyvia Magnusson Cleveland

Barberton Woman Loses 38 Pounds on Rennel Diet

Mrs. K. Fish of Barberton Ohio reports dropping from 193 to 155 pounds using liquid Rennel. She notes increased energy and a noticeable change in appearance. The ad promises no hunger, no diet list, no vitamins and a money back refund if unsatisfied.

Rennel

Mrs Steward Returns Home After Visit In Richland

Mrs M F Steward returns to her McConnelsville home after visiting her father A L Riley on Richland Avenue for a week.

Martzolff Class Social and Business Meeting

Martzolff Class met in the First Methodist Church social rooms with Miss Minnie Kennard leading devotions and Mrs Violet Thomas on piano for the opening hymn. Mrs F H Mumma conducted the business meeting approving a 25 dollar pledge to the Ministerial Association to fund temperance education through newspaper ads.

Martzolff First Methodist Church Minnie Kennard Violet Thomas F. H. Mumma Ministerial Association Alma Hudson Joan Goddard

Joyce Bryant and Frank Bellino To Play May Recital

Ohio University School of Music presents two seniors Joyce Bryant flutist and Frank Bellino violist in a public recital on May 22 in Music Hall Auditorium. Accompaniments by Bernadine Bower and Joan Cross. Bryant's bio details and Bellino’s studies and ensembles noted.

Joyce Bryant Frank Bellino School of Music of Ohio University Music Hall Miss Bryant Auburn New York Karl Witzler Harold Henderson Cayuga County Skaneateles Athens University Symphony Orchestra Veterans Hospital Chillicothe Sigma Alpha Iota Bellino de Forest W. Ingerham Teaneck N.J William Trucillo Ara Osmolovsky Berkshire Music Center Orchestra Richard Burgin Festival Chorus Robert Shaw University String Quartet Bernadine Bower Joan Cross Bourree Enesco Mr. Bellino Handel Bach Prokofieff

Sigma Phi Gamma Picnic Supper Hosted by Euclid Drive Couple

Alpha Tau chapter of Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority hosted a picnic supper Sunday evening at the Rose home on Euclid Drive with members and numerous guests in attendance. Also announced is a rummage sale sponsored by the Business and Professional Women's Club at City Hall on May 22 with items collected at the City Building Friday evening.

E. B. Acomb del Ray Beach Fla O. D. Morrison Sunnyside Drive Acomb Alpha Tau Chapter Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority R. F. Rose Euclid Drive James Zarley Richard Hoffman Orin Johnson Carl Miller Emagene Davis Herb Bates Betty Henderson Lewis Vaughn Mary Burns Bert Wigal Ann Troxell Don Evans Edna Kasler Cora Mae Yeager Walter Pyle Mary Kollister Jackie Hollister Gail Fleming Lois Shafer Nellie Agin Business and Professional Women's Club At & A.m

Wheaton Family Plans Six Month Westward Trailer Trip

Mr and Mrs Fred Wheaton Sr of Northwood Drive depart for a six month trailer journey through the west. They will drive to Lake Penderelle Idaho to meet Mr and Mrs Charles Dailey of Athens then proceed to Oregon to visit the Wheaton daughter and family Homer von Behren and two children Barbara and Keith.

Fred Wheaton Northwood Drive Lake Penderelle Idaho Charles Dailey Athens Oregon Wheaton Homer von Behren Barbara Keith

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Gordon Cox Ohio VI BPOE The Elks Lodge Elk’s Club Cline Bob Howell Warren Cooper Warren W. Cooper Cynthia Ann Sheltering Arms Hospital C. E. Cooper the Plains C. E. Jett Knoxville Tenn Cooper Barberton Lady Quick's Norman Carter D. R Richard Hudnut Marine Upjohn Unicaps Frostilla Ferb. Acomb Superior Rubber Goods Cline Pharmacy Ong Athena Theater Ohio National Guard Athena Lois Haskins Elaine Joyce James Abraham Clarks Chapel Methodist Church Summer Institute Sigma Phi Gamma Unguentine McKee Drug Co FE. A. Davis Richland Ave McKee Drug Company Berry Hotel McKee Edward McBride Howard Eschenbacher Glen Byard Jimmie Romine Russell Hall C. FE. Thomas Woman's Music Club Athens Woman's Music Club Presbyterian Church Cologne Jasmin Bouquet Logan Kroehle Hler Kroehler Newtimin Jaynes Furniture Store East State O.io
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