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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1933

Page

6

Beta Theta Pi Auxiliary Hosts Buffet Supper for Local Chapter

Members of the Beta Theta Pi Auxiliary hosted a six o clock buffet supper at the Beta house 2 South Congress Street for chapter members local alumni and wives. More than 90 attended this first in a series of get acquainted suppers. Mrs George McLaughlin headed the four member committee assisted by Mrs Dow Grones Mrs C M Copeland and Mrs Charles Fisher. Mrs Gordon K Bush is auxiliary president.

Beta Theta Pi Beta House South Congress Street George McLaughlin Professor McLaughlin Ohio University Dow Grones C. M. Copeland Charles Fisher Gordon K. Bush

Women's City Federation Reviews Modern Germany Conditions

Professor Eugene Mueller discussed seven phases of present German conditions based on his visit to Germany this summer. He addressed Hitlerism, economics, food and clothing prices, taxation, education, religion, and Hitler's program, followed by questions.

Women's City Federation Eugene Mueller Germany Mueller Department of German Ohio University Hitler

Athenians Visit Old Man's and Ash Caves

Mr and Mrs O E Cullums of New Straiteville and others from Athens visited Logan on Sunday to see Old Man's Cave and Ash Cave. The group joined a potluck meal and returned home that evening with Everett Burt and son Hunter.

Straiteville BE. N. Culluma Doris Culluma Ashton Cullume Athens Logan Everett Burt Hunter Old Man's Cave Ash Cave

National Queen Esther Cookie Week Planned by Local Chapter

The local Queen Esther Chapter met at 34 South Cemetery Street to plan National Cookie Week. Esther Cokenougher hosted with Elizabeth Fri led devotions and Evelyn Ruston directing the program as twenty members attended after a six o clock dinner. Mr Grover C Mills from Columbus visited his mother Mrs W A Mille and sister Elizabeth at 52 Lorene Ave over the weekend.

Loca Queen Eathers Jane Marquis South Cemetery Street Esther Cokenougher Elizabeth Fri Evelyn Ruston Grover C. Mills Columbus W. A. Mille Elizabeth Lorene Avet

Park Avenue Roof Leak Fear Prompts Return of Ganna Walska

Ganna Walska former opera star and Harold F. McCormick's ex wife arrives in New York for first visit in five years saying she fears the Park Avenue roof may be leaking. Her arrival drew attention as she returns to the city.

Park Avenue Ganna Walska Harold F. McCormick Chicago New York

Professional Woman's Club Pledges Three Members

The Professional Woman's Club pledged Gara Farrar Bertine Sanders and Mrs June Bowman to Alpha Tau Chapter of Sigma Phi lamma the national Business and Professional Women's Club. The ceremony followed a 6 o'clock dinner in the Ho tel Athens lounge with table blue and gold decorations. Miss Margaret Croy leads the group and Mrs Maude familier serves as sorority mother with yellow roses presented to each pledge.

Gara Farrar Bertine Sanders June Bowman Alpha Tau Chapter Sigma Philamma National Business and Professional Women's Club Hotel Athens L. E. Herron Margaret Croy

Bryan to Address Kentucky Teachers Meeting

Ohio University President Elmer B. Bryan will motor to Ashland Kentucky Thursday afternoon to speak at the State Teachers Association on The Democratization of Education. Mrs Elmer Drake of East Center Street and Mr and Mrs Ed Wilson of Route 6 were in Columbus for a three week visit.

Tr. Bryan Kentucky Elmer B. Bryan Ohio University Ashland State Teachers’ Association Democratization of Elmer Drake East Caventer Street Columbus Ed Wilson

Scandinavian Faculty Dinner Brings Norwegian Swedish Menu

Ohio University faculty members gathered at the Women's Faculty Club for a Norwegian and Swedish dinner. More than 50 guests were welcomed by Ebba Wahlstrom in native dress as the committee including Viola Nelson Mabel Swanson and Mable Olson served Smorgasbord starters and Frukt Soppa before traditional dishes like Koldmar and Lignon Gros. The feast highlighted family lore for many attendees with roots in Norway and Sweden. A German dinner with Dean Voigt leading is planned for January.

Ohio University Women's Faculty Club Ebba Wahlstrom Viola Nelson Mabel Swanson Mise Mabel Olson Scandinavia Norway Sweden Dean Voigt Jan

Evidence of a Family in the House

A poem describes household clues revealing a family living there. Hooks, coats, hats, and toys signal children and girls, boys, a grown-up sister, and a doll or train left as signs. The hallway scene evokes a lived-in home with varied ages and roles.

Children's Traits Studied by East Side P T A

East Side P T A Study Group discussed social and mental traits influenced by play. Co operation courage leadership loyalty and sportsmanship were cited as key social traits while quick judgment imagination individuality and initiative topped mental traits. Mrs J W Dowler read on Play Activities of the East Side School.

East Side P.T.A J. W. Faust East Side J. W. Dowler Morris Avenue

What Other Women Say

Kathleen Norris argues that women over 40 should wear a simple straight toga and sandals to focus on character and soul. She suggests freeing time from concern about appearances like permanents, face lifts, and sleeve styles to cultivate inner life.

Kathleen Norris

Girl Reserves Start Campaign For Members

The Girl Reserves of Athens High School launch a membership drive this week under Miss Mary Connett supervision. A Wednesday noon meeting will discuss "The Girl Reserve Symbols" with about 35 to 40 girls expected to attend. Officers elected include President Helen Gamertsfelder, Vice President Fern Rowland, Secretary Jean Barlow, and Treasurer Jessie Cooper.

Girl Reserves Athens High School Mary Connett Girl Reserve Helen Gamertsfelder Fern Rowland Jean Barlow Jessie Cooper

Columbus Athenians Hold Potluck Dinner

The Columbus Athenian Club held a six oclock potluck dinner Sunday for 17 members at Mrs. Jane Watkins home on East Hudson Street. Members contributed readings as the program. The club plans a Thanksgiving party at Mrs. Ben Molengraft and a Christmas party at Mrs. Rosa Hill. Dr. Blaine R. Goldsberry and Dr. Ralph Ghormley were guests from Mayo Brothers Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Columbus Athenian Club Jane Watkins East Hudson Street Ben Molengraft Rosa Hill R. H. Thompson Lester Fulwider Caroline Fulwider J. W. Richardson William Pennell James Musser Elizabeth McQuade Bess Clark Eliza Frazee Lola Clark Nellie Glesecke Nita Fulwider Irma Fulwider Dora Penny

Rainy Weather Sets Scene as Voters Attend Polls

The article notes cold rain and overcast conditions in the Athens District during the second week in November as voters head to polls. Temperatures hovered around 40 degrees with a muggy high later in the day, shaping a dreary election mood.

Athens

Effective Pantomime at Queen Esther Ceremonial Service

Eskimo children Mountain youth destitute women and children and oriental children were part of a pantomime opening the Queen Esther Circle ceremony at the First M E Church. Members included Goldie Ayres Eva Ayres Jack Truipp Grant Ferguson Donald Ferguson Dean Sue McPherson Betty Gibson Barbara Danford and others. Fern Rowland acted as Queen and led the court with Esther Cokenougher as Royal Princess.

Queen Esther Circle M. E Goldie Ayres Eva Ayres Jack Truipp Grant Ferguson Donald Ferguson Dean Sue McPherson Betty Gibson Barbara Danford Martha Lou Dowler Betty Lee McCaskill Betty Griswold Ethel Cable Mary Hedees C. M. Ferguson Fern Rowland Esther Cokenougher Esthers Lucile Hunter Mary Caroline Clutter Queen Esther C. M. Coulter W. B. Drake Robert Bingham Helen Ferguson Esther Cokonougher Evelyn Hartman Tage Marquis Helen Hoop- Evelyn Ruston Cumaain Elizabeth Fri Anna Jacoby Ethel Cabie Mary

Playshop Presents The Man in the Bowler Hat Farce

Ohio University playshop stages a riotous one act farce The Man in the Bowler Hat directed by Joseph Darda with Shirley Watson as assistant. The new policy introduces biweekly shows with mixed experienced and new actors and a read ready cast led by William Turner Margaretta Beynon Jack Kesselman Walter Madden Bradley Slack Lois Splitters and Desire John Courtney. Admission is free at Ewing Hall auditorium Thursday at 7 PM.

Ohio University Ewing Hall Joseph Darda Shirley Watson William Turner John Margaretta Beynon Mary Jack Kesselman Walter Madden Bradley Slack Lois Splitters Desire John Courney Playshop

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