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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1936

Page

7

May Festival Sees Sunlit Dances and Folk Frolics

May Day program directed by Misa Ruth Lambertus featured Wind songs seeds and flower dances. Indians clowned Danish Swedish and Cornish folk dances honored the coronation with grades from first to fifth performing. Apple Blossom drills and various dances showcased students from Duane Townsend to Ruth Steinmetz with addresses and teacher duties noted.

Misa Ruth Lambertus Mabelle Durst Sheila McNally Barbara Olson Louisa Steele Smothers Mildred Murphy PTA Duane Townsend Louis Llewellyn Arthur Yoho James Tom Howard Young Paul Larch Norman Nester Dallis Morrison Marion Potts Virginia Llewellyn Irene Gloeckner Anna Belle Carsey Evelyn Frost Betty Carolyn Gaston Jane Hooper Ruth Steinmetz Fairies Donna Lee Townsend Patty Kern Virginia Winters Alice Mae Yoho Bertha Finnearty Betty Morrison Monalee Frost Hubert Stone Ronald Thorne George Coppers Jack Leake Keith Dixon Pussy Willows Betty Gaston Louise Mason Betty Finnearty Joan Seamon Joan Campbell Winnie Dixon Wanda Townsend Kate Seaman Ann Channell Verna Kern Betty Pratt Clara Coppers Robert Winters Audrey Guthrie Richard Smith Helena Gaston Marvy Rubadue Arlina Race Mary Steinmetz Carl Wiseman Marjorie Fierce Betty Rogers Robert Sharp Richard Nester Otto Miller Dorothy Morrison

Formal Dinner at Berry Honoring Chi Omega Members

Chi Omega patronesses hosted a six o clock dinner at Hotel Berry on Thursday night. About seventy guests were served from tables decorated with spring flowers. Patronesses named include Mrs. F J Beasley Mrs Carl Beasley Mrs Gordon K Bush Mrs Franz Woodworth Mrs Roger Connor Mrs Bruce Wells Mrs Alonzo Palmer and Mrs Blaine Goldsberry.

Chi Omega Sorority Hotel Berry Chi Omega F. J. Beasley Carl Beasley Gordon K. Bush Franz Woodworth Roger Connor Bruce Wells Alonzo Palmer Blaine Goldsberry

Ladies Auxiliary organizes frost Glouster chapter

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Sons of Veterans of Frost organized an auxiliary in Glouster Monday night with state president Mrs Anne Lockyar of Girard presiding. Attendees included Mrs Sibyl Root Mrs Clarence Frost Miss Edith Barrows Mrs Ben Davis Mrs W A Kinney the Bernice and Marie Russell Miss Blanche Rowell Mrs Katie Parsons and Mr Fred Russell. Ice cream and cake followed. Former class teacher Mrs George H Cless of Barnesville guest at Presbyterian Cless Class dinner in Athens district. Forty dined. V C Vickers presided. Dow Grones planned the affair. Mrs Frank Dean advised of her daughter Mrs Fred Kelley undergoing surgery in Los Angeles. Saturday potluck supper for Bridge Club set at Ferguson's Cabin near New Marshfield.

Sons of Veteras Frost Glouster Anne Lockyar Girard Sibyl Root Clarence Frost Edith Barrows Ben Davis W. A. Kinney Bernice Marie Russell Blanche Rowell Katie Parsons Fred Russell George H. Cless Barnesville Presbyterian Cless O. D. Morrison Morris Ave Cless Athens Morrison V. C. Vickers Dow Grones

Chanel and Molyneux ensembles for town fashion

Chanel presents a light beige coat dress with white pique cuffs a brown belt and accessories for shopping and lunching in town. Molyneux offers a navy tunic ensemble matching a hat and gloves while Marcel Rochas features a black chiffon dress with white pique trimming.

Chanel Molyneux Marcel Rochas

Dr Foster dedicates new EKSC library during alumni day

Dr Richard A Foster of Ohio University delivered the dedicatory address for the new $300,000 library at Eastern Kentucky State Teacher's College in Richmond as part of commencement week events. The ceremony drew about 2000 attendees, including students, faculty, guests, and alumni, with Foster noting books as a life enriching gift. He and Mrs Foster visited as guests of President H L Donovan during a three day stay. The library is among three new campus buildings alongside a stadium and Greek theater.

Richard A. Foster Ohio University Eastern Kentucky State Teacher's College Richmond Hiram Brock Foster Dr. Foster State Teacher's College H. L. Donovan Donovan Athens

Stars Say for Saturday May 30 Forecast Bright Prospects

The lunar transit marks a lively day with happiness in all life departments. Employment shows excellent prospects for promotion and increases as superiors favor those in power. Writings publishing and advertising are under favorable influence. A May 30 birthday indicates a prosperous year with many profitable experiences.

Mrs G H Cless Honored With Luncheons Tea This Weekend

Mrs G H Cless guest of Mrs Q O Morrison and Miss Sarah Hatcher faces a weekend of social events. Luncheon at 40 N College St hosted by Mrs H G Stalder, Cless Class dinner at Mrs Morrison’s, luncheon at 56 Morris Ave by Mrs C W Gross, tea 3 to 5 pm in Zenner gardens with Mrs William S Shepherd and Mrs D R Zenner, open house Sunday at 50 Morris Ave by Mrs Morrison for Cless friends.

George H. Cless Barnesville QO. D. Morrison Sarah Hatcher H. G. Stalder N. College St Cless Morrison C. W. Gross Morris Ave William S. Shepherd D. R. Zenner William H. Davis Shepherd Zenner Gardens Utah Place O. D. Morrison

Recent visitors to the A. L. Cole household listed

Mr and Mrs Guy Cole and son Edward Evans Mr and Mrs Alvin Cole and son Ralph Smith Jesse Justice and Mary Cole. Orland Gilliland assists Charles Findling with farm work. Arthur Spencer and Sam Logan visited Parkersburg to apply for work at the Viscose plant. Freda Cole stayed from Wednesday to Saturday with her brother Alvin and wife near Fairview.

Sumner A. L. Cole Guy .Cole Edward Evans Alvin Cole Ralph Smith Jesse Justice Mary Cole Orland Gilliland Charles Findling Arthur Spencer Sam Logan Parkersburg Freda Cole Alvin Fairview

YWCA Board Dinner at Biddle Home

YWCA advisory board entertained both old and new cabinet members with a dinner on Dr and Mrs T R Bid dle’s flagstone terrace Wednesday night. Guests included Dean Irma Voigt Mrs Biddle Mrs E W Chubb Mrs Mary Ness Miss Fisi Druggan and others.

Ywca Board Biddle T. R. Bid Irma E. Voigt E. W. Chubb Mary G. Ness Fisi Druggan Margaret Benedict C. M. Copeland Herman G. James Edith Wray O. D. Morrison Martha Hitchcock Mabel Cullison

Former Nelsonville Resident Is Married at Zanesville

Misa Louise Adams daughter of Mrs Estella Adams Zanesville formerly of Nelsonville and Mr Louis Tuskes Jr Zanesville were united in marriage May 23 at the Euclid Ave M E Church Zanesville Rev Thomas Adshead read the single ring service The bride wore powder blue and white with attendant Kathryn Orr in tan with navy accessories Both wore pink roses and delphinium corsages The bride's brother Glenn Adams was the only other attendant Mr Tuskes son of Mr and Mrs Louis Tuskes Sr Cleveland and is employed with the soil erosion service in Zanesville

Misa Louise Adams Estella Adams Zanesville Nelsonville Louis Tuskes Euclid Ave M. E. Church Thomas Adshead Tuskes Kathryn Orr Glenn Adams Cleveland

Sickels Host Week-End Guests At Mineral Home

Mr and Mrs G C Sickels entertain guests over the weekend at their Mineral home. Attending were Arch Knowlton and family Luster Sickels and daughter Walter Tucker and family Ralph Whitmore and Elmer Tom of Athens Steele and family Washington D H Leo Kennard and family New Marshfield Miss Fether Ackley Darwin and others. Mr Sickels to take a year’s leave from O H EB Gallipolis after ten years of service.

G. C. Sickels Jnton Sickels Arch Knowlton Luster Sickels Walter Tucker Ralph Whitmore Elmer Tom Athens Steele Washington D. H Leo Kennard New Marshfield Fether Ackley Darwin Oo. H. EB

Students Present Voice Recital At Peterson Home

Advanced students studying voice with Prof Philip L Peterson of Ohio University performed at his home 162 N Lancaster St on Wednesday night. A number sang in a studio recital Thursday at 4 o'clock.

Philip L. Peterson Ohio University Lancaster St

Piano Students Of Miss Board To Play Tonight

Miss Esther Cokonougher daughter of Mr and Mrs H F Cokonougher Athens will be guest soloist at the recital by piano pupils of Miss Vera Board in Music Hall Friday night at 8 o clock. Cokonougher a soprano is student of Mrs Margaret A Benedict. Athens residents Eleanor Peckham Louise Mason Alice Carpenter Marjorie Wheaton Marjorie Malone Elizabeth Harris Donna Gaitte Grace Ellen Foster Virginia Segale Ruth Mason Betty McClure Jane Foster Helen Radford and Richard Imes are the piano students participating.

Esther Cokonougher H. F. Cokonougher Athens Vera Board Music Hall

Christian Church Guild Hosts Mothers Night Meeting

The Christian Church Guild hosted Mothers Night in the church parlors with potluck supper. Mrs. Thelma Robinson was elected president, with Elizabeth Samford as vice president and Florence Houck secretary. Program covered Paraguay history, leper colony, and devotional on The Joy of Living.

Guild of the Christian Church Guy Wanless Florence Houck Mildred Banks Rowena Sprout Lytte Wood Thelma Robinson Elizabeth Samford Olive Kittle Velma Staneart Reed J. Downs Lucille Duffee Paraguay Helen Nichols Christian Church Gladys Moore Helen Downs

Constipation relief with Kellogg's ALL-BRAN advised

Too many dismiss constipation yet it causes discomfort and may lead to headaches and reduced appetite. Kellogg's ALL-BRAN provides bulk, absorbs moisture to form a soft mass that cleanses the system and supplies vitamin B and iron. Two tablespoons daily are usually enough, with more for stubborn cases. If not relieved, see a doctor. Sold by Kellogg Company, Battle Creek.

Kellogg Comany Battle Creek

Engagement Announced Ruth Irvin and John McLean

Miss Ruth Irvin graduate student at Ohio University and daughter of Dr. and Mrs. G. H. Irvin of Orrville announces her engagement to Mr. John McLean former editor of the Green and White. The couple plan approaching marriage after she completes her MA at Ohio University. Both families announce the news at a formal dinner with telegram place cards and pastel flowers.

Ruth Irvin Ohio University G. H. Irvin Orrville John McLean Green and White Frank Ditley Irene Devlin Roger Connor Homer Dorman Gerald Kyle Emma Speary Smith Shirley Watson Jeanette Campbell Pauline Cone Alda Shaw Mary Louise Airhart Mary Louw Hudson Phyllis Duerr Virginia Hoover Monabelle Tavnlor Nelsonville Peceyv Shaffer Virginia Lou Ebeerle Irvin Chi Omega Cresset Y.W.C.A W A.A McLean R. McLean Canton Phi Kappa Tau Torch Blue Key Hoover Company

City Federation To Conduct Memorial Services

Memorial services for deceased members of the City Federation will be held in the Chamber of Commerce Rooms Monday at 7 30 p m The business meeting will feature Mrs E L Church reporting on proceedings from the state convention in Toledo where federated clubs met recently.

City Federation Chamber of Commerce E. L Church of Federated Clubs Toledo

Social Dance and Recital Planned at Athens May 29

Athens Country Club hosts a dance for members families and out of town guests Friday night at 9 p m with Ted Tail's Orchestra providing the music. Meanwhile Miss Vera Board and Ohio University School of Music faculty pupils present a recital in Music Hall Friday evening.

Athens

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