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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1940
Page
6
A Spring Formal attended by 170 couples was hosted by Ss Sigma Phi Gamma at Country Stages Saturday evening. The event featured social chairs and numerous guests including Drs and Sirs, local couples, and notable alumni. plans include a Kappa Phi Wiener Roast on May 1 and a Poston Woman's Club meeting on May 7 at the community house.
A wartime column argues that regardless of victory, young women face lifelong losses as husbands and fathers die. It laments not achieving homes or children and notes pensions and old maid stigma. The piece includes social commentary and local guest notices from Colville and nearby residents.
The scene centers on Mary Proves Her Talent as her inherent histrionism blooms under pressure, while Philip Versteen’s mysterious plan unfolds. Lingering questions about expectations and outcomes loom as the performance nears its rumored reveal tomorrow.
Athens residents gathered Friday evening at the bride’s parent’s home on Pleasants Street for a wedding shower and old fashioned serenade honoring Miss Scotts. Music featured selections from Pere Seven and freigh scores. gifts and well wishes came from family friends including Mrs Grant Micheo and Mr Stanley Seere.
Kappa Phi Methodist Church Sorority elects officers for next year. Leona Aigo presides second term with Ieabel Clark as president. Dana Tingle and Bonnie Belle Donaldson named first and second vice presidents, plus many other officers and committee heads listed. Seniors named include Virginia Bhraman Ade Gillan and Frances Hartman among others.
Mr and Mrs Grosvenor and their two daughters Grace and Maj erle of Meadville Pa arrive today to visit Mrs W H McKee at 44 University Terrace. Mr Guy H Brown and Miss Mabel K Brown go to Oakland Ma to meet their nephew Carl B Mirick of Washington DC then proceed to White Sulphur Springs for the weekend. Mr Dwight P Antie of Dayton spends the week here with Mrs Minnie Pierce and Mr and Mrs A F Ante and will return Friday to Dayton where he works for Lelaland Electric Company.
Past Matrons of the order of Eastern Star held their last meeting of the year with dinner on Monday. Mrs J W van preached during the readings, reports were reviewed for next year, and officers listed include Mrs Flossie Kiley secretary and Ruth Fink corresponding secretary. Members spoke of humor and poetry as part of a lively evening. Next meeting is set for the fourth Thursday in September. Dorothy Frank and her mother attended.
Calendar brief lists activities for Wednesday. Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary dinner for seniors at Eastwood at 8:30 p.m. Reservations with Mrs Lackey by Monday noon. PEO picnic 5:30 p.m. at Cottingham Cabin. Relay and Rotary meetings noted. Phi Mu seniors tea at 7:90 p.m. at Mrs H A McCaskill 10 N May Ave. Child Study Club 8 p.m. at Mrs Alton Hope near Grosvenor. Typographical Union meets 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Rooms. Parahontas Lodge benefit party 8 p.m. Decoration Day Dance May 29 at Athens Country Club with Carlton Brooks Orchestra. dancing from 10 p.m.
Advice article promoting fruit consumption tied to a swimming figure, urging regular fruit intake between meals. Includes odd phrasing and garbled OCR segments but emphasizes including fruit like orange or grapefruit between meals for health and vitality.
On Tuesday evening senior track members gathered for a 6 o'clock dinner hosted by track coach Mr Charin at his home 12 N May Ave The event featured spring floral centerpieces and seating for Hixson Jars Richard Engleman Robert Anderson Ray Scoutan Earl Micks Elijah Hirsimak and Emil Supance plus Ohio University Pub Jetty Director Dane Kel oo PLAINS GARDEN CLUB The Plains Garden Club will
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