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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1948

Page

7

Carnation Club Theme Sets Pi Beta Phi Spring Formal

Pi Beta Phi sorority hosts Spring Formal on May 22 with a Carnation Club theme. Decorations feature wine and blue, light blue crepe carnations, murals, and a backdrop. Attendees include Ohio University officials such as President John C. Baker and several deans, along with numerous town and local alumnae and their husbands.

Pi Beta Phi Carnation Club Pi Beta Phi Sorority Ohio University John C. Baker Irman Voigt Maurel Hawkins W. S. Gamertsfelder A. H. Armbruster E. J. Collins FE. C. Seigfred G. W. Starcher D. W. Ingerham Norma Moran Carolyn Hoffman Audra Zink

Barbara Pritchard and Betty Ann Glenn Honored at Shower

Barbara Pritchard and Betty Ann Glenn were honored at a miscellaneous shower at the Cottage Tea Room hosted by Bonnie McCartney and Shirley Hoak. High bridge score prize went to Mrs. Don Peden. Guests included Lucy Pritchard and numerous other friends. Glenn and Pritchard are set to wed in June and August respectively in Findlay and Athens.

Barbara Pritchard Betty Ann Glenn Cottage Tea Room Bonnie McCartney Shirley Hoak Don Peden Lucy Pritchard Chip Housemother Mary Ann Cone Carol Brosmer Sally Link Sue Rowland Kaye Griffin Mary Anne Trimble Avis Gill Anne Colvig Kay Hess Elinor Bliss Susie Hinkle Marion Tobey Ann Peden Becky Caldwell Miss Glenn George Dunlap Findlay Miss Pritchard Bill Szalay Athens

Weekend Guests From Chadbourn Honor Morton Family

Prof and Mrs R L Morton hosted weekend visitors Mr and Mrs Glen Strole and daughter Miss Jean Strole of Chadbourn NC. The Mortons also entertained their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Frederick Many. Background includes campus bank savings among Plains High School students and local visits across multiple households.

Kenneth A. Barnette Gary Ind Leo Schaeffler Chicago Gordon Gray R. H. White P. O. Nichols R. W. Finsterwald D. M. Goddard J. P. Trepp Edward A. Sprague D. David Reeder F. B. Gullum Mary Stalder Carl Seifert William B. Wolfe William B. Biggs Charles S. Daniel Corrine van Dame Patty van Dame Harry Barstow George Starr Lasher Isabelle Work Rena M. Lasher Prof J. B. Harrison Irene Devlin R. L. Morton S. Hight St Glen Strole Jean Strole Chadbourn N.C Morton Frederick Mr. Schaeffler Gretchen Tommy University Terrace

Band Banquet Held by Mechanicsburg Mothers

Mechanicsburg School mothers hosted a Friday evening band banquet at the school house. Decorations featured yellow crepe and candles with flowers, and the committee included Mrs. Edson Hawk as chairman and other named members. The group sang a parody of Old MacDonald and the band performed during the social hour.

Mechanicsburg School Edson Hawk Harry Hoisington Orville King Owen Kennedy F. E. Scott Morrison Burns Carl House Si Allen Bob Norman Allen Frankie Hooper Bobby Dailey Danny Klingenburg Sue Hoisington Joan Klingenburg Sue Stalder Elaine Gooding Ernest Conant Cloyse Martin Blaine James Harriet Sapp Shirley Patterson Nancy Brooks

WSCS Hostess Circle Three Meeting At Central Ave Home

Mrs. Charles Snow hosted WSCS Circle Three on Morris Avenue Monday evening with prayer, devotions by Mrs. Walton Davies, and entertainment led by Mrs. Golden Bahr. Prizes went to Mrs. Clayton Smith and Mrs. Walton Davies. refreshments served to listed members. guest Mrs. Charles Ogg attended. UCD Club meets Thursday at 2 p.m. A new white liquid rubber paints rug backs to anchor loops and curb slipping.

Central Avenue WSCS Charles Snow Morris Ave Walton Davies Golden Bahr Clayton Smith Mary Galvin Mabel Kern Virginia Romine Lois Wolfe Hazel Morrison Mildred Bean Winifred Jones Edith Bahr Helen Brown Lena Smith Adrienne Davies Charles Ogg

Pleasanton WT Club Meeting And Election Notes

The Pleasanton W T Club gathered at Mrs. Glenn Byard’s home for an all day event and potluck dinner. President Flora Pratt led the afternoon session with a gift exchange and Lucky Stars reveal. New officers include Mrs. John Hanning president and Mrs. Helen Morgan vice president.

W. T. Club Pleasanton Glenn Byard Flora Pratt Alton Hanning Pratt John Hanning Helen Morgan Bertha Davis Charles Seipel Tom Collins Harry Seipel Louis Seipel Leonard Martin Ora Hanning Clara McVey

Family Birthday Party Honors Louise Brown

A birthday party for Louise Brown at her sister's Crooksville home on May 16 brought together relatives and friends from Athens and Crooksville. A noon cake service marked the event with a dinner for numerous family members and guests including Ed Seipel, Ivan Brown, Healey Richardson, and Miss Margaret Schaeffer. The Athens Needle Club and Eastern Star Lodge events are announced for late May and an annual Past Matrons Picnic is planned for May 27 at the Kasler home.

Louise Brown Richland Ave George Jackson Crooksville Ed Seipel Charles Carmean Ivan Brown Eddie Dickie Athens Janey Lou Bobby Jo Club of Ces A. W. Kasler

Round About Town Highlights From Athens Notes

Roge r Connor of the McBee Company dazzles in a 100 yard dash and races to deliver train tickets between depots. Sheltering Arms Hospital reports new babies, visits, and a football coach’s long tenure with OU. A garden party at the White House entertained guests as postal mix ups humorously misdirect packages to Athens Greece before correct delivery to Athens Ohio.

Roger Connor McBee Company Roger Thor Olson Sheltering Arms Hospital Ab” Finsterwald Thor Ohio University

Kappa Phi Initiation at First Methodist Church

Nine girls were initiated into Phi chapter of Kappa Phi in a ceremony at the First Methodist Church. Honorary member Miss Irma E. Voigt, Dean of Women at Ohio University, joined the group. A combined banquet followed with Rev. John Seay as speaker. Martha Elms led arrangements, assisted by Sally Smith and Julia Slingluff.

Phi Chapter Kappa Phi First Methodist Church Irma E. Voigt Ohio University Rosemary Bernard New Vienna Eleanor Brown Dayton Helen Chatfield McArthur Dorothy Davis Canton Marjorie Moore Washington D. H Joyce Ralston McConnelsville Velma Snyder Conneaut Mary Whitacre Chesterhill Emily Whitmore Nelsonville Delta Sigma Theta Wesley Foundation John Seay Columbus Martha Elms Sally Smith Julia Slingluff

Central PTA Meeting and Club Gatherings in Athens

Central PTA meets at 2 45 p m in the Little Theatre Athens High School with Dr Wilbur Yauch as guest speaker. Amere Needle Club hosts a 6 30 p m picnic at 40 Stimpson Ave Frank L Harvey home with Mrs J Watt Grover assisting. Deborah Class at First Christian Church with Mrs C B Beverage at 7 30 p m So Sew Club at 74 University Terrace with Mrs W Tom at 7 30 p m Favorite recipes roll call.

Amere Needle Club Frank L. Harvey Stimpson Ave J. Watt Grover Deborah First Christian Church C. B. Beverage E. Carpenter St

OU Mortar Board Initiates Ten New Members May 23

Ohio University Mortar Board announces initiation of ten new members and one former Cresset member, Mrs. Thomas G. Johnston of Shaker Heights. Ceremonies were at the home of Dean of Women Irma E. Voigt with adviser staff present, followed by church services and a garden reception hosted by chapter advisers at Elmwood Place.

OU Mortar Board Ohio University Mortar Board Cresset Thomas G. Johnston Shaker Heights Irma E. Voigt Margaret Biewener Betty Lou Smith Norma Kodes Margaret Redlin Joan Cross Gaynell Baker Katherine Bernhardt Melba Pickenpaugh Joan Frederick Dorothy Bachman Church of the Good Shepherd Edith Wray Doris Sponseller Mary Antoinette Miss Wray Elmwood

Girl Scout Camp and Swim Registration Details

Registration for the camp and swimming programs runs this week. Girls must sign up Saturday May 29 at 10 a.m. in the Cen tral High School Scout rooms. Swimming registration is Thursday May 27 from 3 to 4 30 p.m. at the school of the attending Scout meeting. Camp Rotan opens June 22 and ends July 23 with Brownies attending Wednesdays and Fridays and higher ranks on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Swimming at City Pool runs June 21 through July 31 with classes Mon 1 to 3 p.m. and Sat 10 to 12 noon led by Mrs. Helen Windisch. Camp Rotan, established 1933, honors the Athens Rotarian Club which donated the 13 acres.

the Plains High School Silver Savings Bank Mary Charney Darrell Andrews Arthur Brooks William Vessalo Milly Vessalo Shirley Tinkham Juanita Boyd K. T. Crossen Post American Legion Auviliary Legion Auviliary Athens Veterans Home Sandusky Ohio Central High School Camp Rotan Thor Olson City Pool Helen Windisch Athens Rotarian Club

Junior CCL Plans June Picnic and Party

At the Junior CCL meeting held at Mrs. Arthur McPherson’s home the topic Is Your Child Money Wise was presented by guest speaker Mrs. Frank B Dilley. President Mrs. W W Patton spoke on the Achievement Ten Award. A report on the April New Lexington conference was given by Mrs. James Van Nostrand. The group announced a June 3 meeting and a June 12 children’s party.

CCL Arthur McPherson N. May Ave Frank B. Dilley R. E. Main W. W. Patton New Lexington James van Nostrand Parker Walker Dr. Myers

Alpha Xi Delta Rose Tea closes rushing season with mothers

Alpha Xi Delta Pi chapter hosted its annual mother and daughters Rose Tea on Sunday from two to four. Patricia Kassing led as rush chair with Mrs. Esther Sprague and Mrs. Nye as patronesses. a choral group performed two originals and a solo by Jean Abernathy. Several rushees and their mothers attended along with Auxiliary guests. Rome Grange to meet May 26 at IOOF Hall Stewart for degrees and a sandwich lunch.

Alpha Xi Pi Chapter of Alpha At Delta Patricia Kassing Rush Esther Sprague Alice Xine Alpha Xi Delta T. H. Morgan C. B. Nye Mitzi Hicks a_ choral group Eileen Price Ruth Haberacker Eloise Bradberry Peggy Byer Marilyn Geiler Jean Abernathy Rome

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