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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1949
Page
6
The Athens Country Club hosted the Home coming dance with a Widdoes Web theme. Seventy four couples danced to Bob Madison's Columbus orchestra from nine to two with a midnight buffet midway. Social committee hosts included Mr and Mrs Walter R Davis and others.
Dean George W. Starcher spoke on Human Relations as the Higley Study Circle met at Mrs. Day Devitt’s home. He urged using actual cases for investigation and provided a reading list. The group voted to donate to Chillicothe Veterans Hospital’s Christmas celebration and welcomed Mrs. R. B. Gustafson as a new member.
Oil works from Twenty-Two Painters of the Western Hemisphere are shown at the university gallery in Edwin Watts Chubb Library through November 27. Curator Prof. L. C. Mitchell notes the exhibit, sponsored by International Business Machines, features oils from Diego Rivera to Latis Strozzi with still lifes and family scenes. Childe Hassam is the sole U.S. artist represented. Visitors may view during library hours. catalogs are available in the gallery. Circle 7 meets Monday at the home of Mrs. William Trout.
The Athens Junior Music Club hosted its first season program October 28 at Mrs. Richard Selleck’s home, 105 University Terrace, with Mrs. Selleck serving as advisor. Members performing included Marcia Selleck Ronald Selleck Judy Buck David Goldberg Louis Lausche Paula Cotton Joanna Webb Vicki Rauch Rosellen Paige Beverly Hoskins Nancy Hawkins Marjorie Gaylord Martha Mohl Marlinda Heft. Refreshments followed the event and a lighted jack o lantern was the centerpiece. several guests attended.
M. George Emile Roger, inspector general of public instruction in Paris, will speak on teaching about other cultures at the Omega chapter meeting in Rufus Putnam Auditorium at 7 15 p.m. The program is led by Miss Agnes Hisen with elementary education majors. Dr. George J. Kabat arranged the visit and will attend.
Bates Women’s Society of Christian Service met at the church for its regular session. Mrs. J. H. Rogers led the business, Mrs. Eva Brown opened devotions, and Rev. H. L. McDaniel spoke. A bake sale and bazaar are planned for Saturday Nov 26 at Carpenter’s Hardware. next meeting is set for Nov 14.
General meeting of Buchtel Twig at St Patrick's Hall on Navy 16 notes completion of the first project hemming 20 and one half dozen towels. The group plans a baby shirts project for Mount St. Mary's Hospital nursery and lists next meetings at Mrs Adolph Levandofsky and Mrs Cecil Phillips homes with sewing and a tea.
A telephoned invitation requests both you and your husband and you are unsure of his plans. The correct approach is to ask the caller to let you check with your husband and then call back.
Social events for Homecoming drew hundreds of alumni and friends to Athens Ohio. Hosts included Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Dorman at Hotel Berry and Peach Ridge Rd. gatherings. Notables from Wheeling Buffalo Columbus and Kalispell joined dinners and open houses across multiple homes and clubs.
Dr. William B. Biggs addressed the Federation Circle on dental care emphasizing baby teeth. The meeting at Mrs. Virgil Baker's Avon Place included a business session conducted by Mrs. Roger Dean who welcomed three new members. Prizes went to Mrs. Dean and Mrs. Rutkoski. Next meeting will be a social for husbands in December.
Miss Ruth Carr bride elect of Elmer Speck was honored at a bridal shower at her sister’s home 307 Highland Ave Wednesday. Gifts were exchanged and a long distance call to the groom in Atlanta, Georgia capped the evening attended by several local acquaintances.
Dr Charles D Dawe guest conducts the second annual Gymanfa Ganu at Memorial Auditorium with about 400 voices in the combined Festival chorus. Local and southeastern Ohio groups perform Welsh hymns and Mozart and Messiah numbers amid translations and Welsh lyrics. Farmer Jones and Mrs Jones provide Welsh songs with accompaniment by Miss Linda Betros.
A Halloween party was held Monday evening by Mr and Mrs Charles Nichols of Lower Plains for their four children and guests. Attendees participated in games and contests with prizes and refreshments. Candy pumpkins were given as favors to listed guests including Sue and Sally McDonald Davis Thompson Mary Ellen Adams Donald Yoho Dean Platt John Stage Jack Johnston Linda Coon Larry Calendine Joe Sissie Vessalo Karen Michael Key Whetstone Margaret Secoy Wilma Mary Ellen Rimmey Jeanne Gabriel the Nichols children Patty Joyce Ann Sammy Sandra Kay.
Athens advertising copy promotes Certa-Vin a 12 herb serum with Vitamin B and iron to boost digestion and blood health. It claims faster digestion less gas and energized blood within days, pricing described as affordable. The ad targets "faded-out" blood and claims broad relief for weak rundown individuals.
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