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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1941

Page

7

Socially Speaking Garden Clubs Tour Athens County

More than 80 members from Athens County garden clubs toured homes and gardens Tuesday afternoon. Tea at Mrs D R Zenner's, modern dance by Miss Alice Marting's students, and garden displays at several host homes highlighted the event. Out of town guests and local club members contributed to a crowded stately tour with arrangements by H G Stalder and Laura Bailey.

Athens County Athens Garden Club D. R. Zenner Alice Marting Ohio University W. H. Logan Gordon K. Bush Logan Home R. M. Rice Louise Rose Ruth Lancaster Olga Allbrecht Betty Bednasz Pinocchio Gershwin Aaron Copland Adelaide Grodeck J. T. Merwin T. R. Biddle John Dana Elsie Druggan Laura Bailey Garden Club E. R. O'Neill Zenner William S. Shepherd F. D. Forsyth Harry Foster Gordon Gray H. G. Stalder Thomas M. Wolfe E. L. Jones Thomas Figley M. M. Bryson C. A. Bingman Sue Householder Glouster M. Bremser Howard Staley J. D. Radford Josephine Ross O. D. Dailey Etta Bean Alfred C. Stewart Reedsville Edward French Middleport R. H. Rawlings Pomeroy A. A. Dillard Tom W. Jones K. E. Witzler S. A. Carman William Smith Richland Ave G. H. Stansbury Gene Trace Peoria Ill Field Scott Lakewood J. M. Hyde J. H. McKiddie Nelsonville

Phi Mu honors retiring house mother Mrs Violet Thomas

One Delta Delta Phi Mu chapter held a coffee hour for Mrs Violet Thomas. More than sixty guests attended as friends and Phi Mu Auxiliary members celebrated her long service with an orchid corsage and parting gifts including a radio and a clock from alumnae. Virginia Glover led the committee with aides Eva Jean Palmer and others. Mr and Mrs E R Nelson attended as weekend guests.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Pacr Canada Violet Thomas Phi Mu House Fred Lachs John Danford Thomas Phi Mu Virginia Glover Eva Jean Palmer Virginia Larkin Anna D. Lewis Leona Hughes

Arrivals and Departures Highlight Athens Residents

Mrs Elizabeth Gabriel Brown and daughter Beatrice Brown of Cleveland visited Mrs Electa Moore and Mrs Ada Parker in Athens. Beatrice, an 18 year Fisher Body employee, plans to return to Cleveland. Others visiting or traveling include Gene Trace from Peoria, Irene Shafer and family, and the Parmiters from Amesville with illness noted for Mr Parmiter.

Elizabeth Gabriel Brown Beatrice Brown Cleveland Brown Electa Moore Lancaster St Ada Parker E. Mulberry St Athens Miss Beatrice Brown Fisher Body Company J. D. Parmiter Mary Ralph Frash Virginia Amesville J. E. Parmiter Parmiter

Pitfalls of Love and a Royal Heritage of Jealous Rage

Olga warns of Noel's jealous temperament as Mary rebels against control. The memory of Philip Veritzen and his kingly heritage suggests a cycle of blind rages, tempered by Olga's fragile past and Noel's gentleness. The scene unfolds as personal passions threaten marital stability.

Noel Philip Veritzen Philip Olga

Marriage Meddlers Sequel Highlights Stage Romance

In Madge Graham's hotel suite Olga recounts Stephen Redfield's onstage romance with Mary Veritzen and hints at substituting another actor. The wife of Mary’s husband Noel approves only if the substitute limits offstage ardor, noting the production’s success and Redfield's lifelike portrayal.

Mary Noel Stephen Redfield Redfield Olga Madge Graham Tansfield Philip Veritzen Royal House of Transvania Madge Mag Mary Veritzen Mr. Redfield

Mrs Amanda Sheridan Hosts Athens Township Meeting

The Athens Township Home Conservation Committee met Friday at Mrs. Amanda Sheridan’s home. J A Walsh spoke on Economic Democracy on the Farm AAA and Poultry and Eggs to Build Food Reserves. Refreshments followed for a group including Vernon Shaw Alton Hope Clarence Shaw and Sheridan family. Next gathering will be at Vernon Shaw’s home Tuesday night June 17.

Athens Township Home Conservation Committee Amanda Sheridan J. A. Walsh AAA Vernon Shaw Alton Hope Clarence Shaw Della Shaw Arthur Walsh John Sheridan Anna Sheridan Helen Sheridan Bob Sheridan Leo Sheridan

Rollercade Farewell for Richard Imes Organist

A farewell party for Richard Imes, longtime organist at the Athens Rollercade, followed the Tuesday night program as he departs for Selective Service training. His mother received a Gladstone bag from the Skaters' Club, plus an autograph book signed by members. Dennis introduced Mrs. Imes, and Newman W. Powell will be the rink’s new organist.

Richard Imes Athens Gladstone Skaters’ Club R. P. Imes Dennis Rollercade Imes Newman W. Powell

Calendar of Club Events for Wednesday

W I A meets at 7 30 p m at 30 Woodard Ave with dues due. AAAW picnic and final meeting in 35 Park Place garden at 5 p m, reservations to Mrs. Sara Jones by Monday afternoon. PEO picnic postponed to June 4. Christian Family Group meets 8 15 p m at First Methodist with talks on worship and family relations. Child Study Club meets Thursday 7 30 p m at 205 E State St with social leaders. Central PTA meets Thursday 2 45 p m at Athens Senior High Little Theater to elect officers.

Harold Davis Woodard Ave A.A.A.W Dean Irma E. Voigt Park Place Sara Jones Dial Frank Donaldson First Christian Church Fred E. Luchs Luchs The Presbyterian Church Christian Family Group First Methodist Church Paul Silvas E. State St Geraldine Hooper Mildred McHarg Central Parent-Teacher Association Little Athens Senior High School

Christian Guild At Jagers Home Hosts Annual Dinner

Sixty members and guests met at Mrs. John Jagers new Cable Acres home for the Christian Church Guild annual guest dinner. Dorothy McBride Jennie Thomas and Jean Crawford sang two selections after dinner. Officiating Rev. Frank Donaldson installed officers Neisel Robinson president Mildred nks vice president Alice Omas secretary Bertha Bev erage treasurer. Mil dred Giesecke outlined missionary work in war torn China. June meeting planned as a picnic. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Parks from New York City and Mrs. G I Putnam from New York City visiting Dr. and Mrs. J M Hyde.

John Jagers Cable Acres Christian Church Guild Ferne Robinson Rowena’ Sprout Thelma Robinson Cora Evans Dorothy McBride Jennie Thomas Jean Crawford Mary Tribe Frank Donaldson Neisel Robinson Mildred Nks Alice Omas Bertha Beverage Mildred Giesecke China

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