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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1952

Page

8

Phi Mu Dinner Honors Seniors at Athens High

A candlelight dinner for Athens High School senior girls was hosted by the Phi Mu sorority at the chapter house. Guests included Tom mie Lou Southerton Kathryn Vercoe Dottie Silvas Antoinette Ondis Pat Whaley and others with alumnae Donna Guthrie and Mrs A M Wallace attending. Boarded by blue cloth tables iris and sweet pea centerpieces and red and white rose decorations. Lyn Grandstaff chaired the event assisted by Mrs Carrie Sandlie the housemother.

Athens High School Phi Mu Sorority Tommie Lou Southerton Kathryn Vercoe Dottie Silvas Antoinette Ondis Pat Whaley Maxine Rose Mrydith Sherow Rochelle Silverman Clara Davis Ruth Ellen Sands Helen Lehman Lena Ackley Marilyn Paulsen Virginia Ashton Martha Dee Morrison Pat Fitzer Virginia Huffman Nancy Martin Betsy Baker Phi Mu Donna Guthrie A. M. Wallace Lyn Grandstaff Carrie Sandlie

Local Social Night Calendar Highlights Village Groups

Troy Grange Hall hosts a foolville dress and cookie contest at 8 p.m. and various First Christian and First Methodist circles meet for luncheons and potlucks. WBA social night at IOOF Hall. Athena Delphian plans a Breeze Wood picnic at 5 30 p.m. in midweek events.

Troy Grange Grange Hall Foolville First Methodist Church Walker W. B. Walker Ohio Ave Houck L. H. Bingman Athens Gibbs L. A. Hamilton Maplewood Mutchler Carroll Widd Canaan Grange Canaanville Troy Grange Canaan Athena Delphian C. B. Nye Breezewood

A New Time Saver Darning Kit for Socks

A compact darning kit for homemakers offers iron fused knit patches that attach to socks without sewing. The heat activated plastic backing fuses the patch to the fabric, simplifying repairs for busy households.

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Athens Girl Scout leader Mrs Olson to direct Pomeroy Camp

Dearly loved by Athens Girl Scouts known as Oley Mrs Thor Olson begins her 18th year in Girl Scouting and 12th as local director Her work spans Moshingum River Camp Rotary Camp Rotan and Crystal Pool teaching day camps swimming and outdoor crafts Since 1942 swimming has been offered at Crystal Pool with 160 scouts attending last summer Camp Rotan near Athens was established under her leadership and 13 acres were donated by the Athens Rotary Club.

Athens Athens High School Ohio University Olson Edith Macy New York Delaware Columbus Ohio Wheeling National Association of Girl Scout Executives Muskingum River Pomeroy Juliette Lowe Cloudland Georgia Rotan Girl Scouting Athens Rotary Club

Silent Victorian Tales of a Trapped Child

A woman recounts reading a Victorian biography of a constrained child who endured strict propriety yet hid misery. The narrative traces her intense crushes, secret diary entries, adolescent turmoil, fainting, trances, and fear of insanity as she grew toward womanhood unseen and unheard.

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Needlework patterns and literary musings from Athens Messenger

Advertises pattern 8835 with sizes up to 42 for a lightweight frock and pattern 5265 with iron transfers from Anne Cabot. Also notes Florence Nightingale biography by Cecil Woodham Smith and parenting reflections on authority and freedom, plus foot care tips for summer footwear.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N. Y Anne Cabot Ave. Americas Florence Nightingale England Queen Victoria Johnny Cecil Woodham Smith

Athens Chamber Music Society Ends Season with Concert

The Athens Chamber Music Society closed its season with a final performance in Ewing Auditorium before a large audience. The program featured Haydn String Quartet in F Major, Britten Serenade for tenor horn and strings, and Schumann Piano Quintet, performed by Karl and Christine Ahrent, Maurel Hawkins, Janet Marshall, Joy Hazelrigg, Hollace Arment, Helen Tomasiti, and Harold Rutan.

Athens Chamber Music Society Memors Society Ewing Auditorium Haydn Con Benjamin Britton Schumann Karl and Christine Ahrent Maurel Hawkins Janet Marshall Joy Hazelrigg Hollace Arment Helen Tomasiti Harold Rutan

Athens Flower Show Draws 250+ Garden Enthusiasts

More than 250 visitors from Athens and surrounding towns attended the Athens Garden Club show in the East Side Auditorium. The event featured iris from Franklin Murphy garden and rose displays from club members, with exhibits including porch boxes, a miniature rock garden, and a variety of colorfully arranged tables.

Athens Athens Garden Club East Side Franklin Murphy

Dr Cranes Clinic Views Baseball Comedy and Critique

An article mocks American excess fueling baseball and humor, cites Don E. as a 27 year old second baseman, praises free enterprise for leisure, and warns against dangerous runner barrels into second base. It ends with a note to write Dr Crane for a psychology chart.

Don E All Express Eddie Cantor Bob Hope Red Skelton Joe E. Brown Jimmy Durante America Republic

Who's Coming And Going

Mrs. Clinton P. Biddle of Weston Massachusetts arrived Sunday for a brief visit with Dr. and Mrs. T. R. Biddle at their home on Utah Place. Joe Jagers returned this morning to Fort Leonard Wood Missouri after spending the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Jagers.

Clinton P. Biddle Weston, Mass T. R. Biddle Utah Place Joe Jagers Fort Leonard Wood John Jagers

FHA Plans Square Dance at High School

A square dance sponsored by FHA members will be held Tuesday evening at the high school from 7 30 to 10 p m. Open to all high school students, with Al Swinehart as caller. Evelyn Braley oversees arrangements. Proceeds fund state camp delegates. Refreshments will be served.

AHS FHA al Swinehart Evelyn Braley

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