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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1949

Page

10

Auction Noted At Alpha Delta Fi Auxiliary Meeting

A silent auction opened the Alpha Delta Fi Auxiliary gathering at 14 N May Ave. Dessert followed hosted by Mrs. Donald R Clippinger as president Mrs. Hanson led the business session. Plans for the Christmas party with the active chapter were made and a Dec 12 tentative date set. Seven new members were welcomed: Mrs Dudley H Price Mrs John Zumkehr Mrs William S Steinhoff Miss Carolyn Dunlap Mrs E Ray Johnston Mrs George W Linn and Mrs Philip E Yoder.

Alpha Delta Fi Donald R. Clippinger N. May Ave Carl O. Hanson Hanson Sydney J. Browne Attleboro Mass A. R. Kresge Dudley H. Price John Zumkehr William S. Steinhoff Carolyn Dunlap E. Ray Johnston George W. Linn Philip E. Yoder P. L. Peterson

Mrs C L Jones Hosts Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary Meeting

Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary met at 8 University Terrace with Mrs. Clark Cleveland as assistant hostess. Mrs. John Algeo led the business session with donations to the Community Chest and county tuberculosis drive. A silent auction followed and refreshments were served. Plans were made for a Christmas party at Mrs. T H Morgan’s Utah Place home on December 13.

Alpha Xi Delta C. L. Jones University Terrace Clark Cleveland John Algeo T. H. Morgan Utah Place

Wesleyan Service Guild Dinner Draws Sixty Attendees

Forty seven members attended the Wesleyan Service Guild dinner meeting on Monday. Committee for the affair included Miss Geraldine Hope, Miss Irene Hand, Mrs. Jane Kirk, Miss Helen Hull, and Mrs. Berg. Guests were Mrs. Harold Kellogg and seven members of the Chillicothe guild. Devotions were read by Naomi Black, and The Eternal Triangle You God and Others was the subject of a talk by Mrs. Blair, a field worker.

Wesleyan Service Guild Geraldine Hope Irene Hand Jane Kirk Helen Hull Berg Harold Kellogg Chillicothe Guild Naomi Black Eternal Triangle You God Blair

Local Residents Attend Visits and Homecomings

Mrs. R. L. Thomas of San Marino visits Mrs. Lash in Mill Street while Miss Helen Haskins leaves Los Angeles after two weeks with her parents. Joan Algeo of Cleveland is the Homecoming guest of the Algeos in Richland Avenue. W R Cable returns home after three weeks with relatives in Refugio Texas. Clyde Hines hosts Homecoming guests from Duboise Pa. DeVere Sheesley, Ohio University graduate, visited Hines family. O O Mantz at 191 West State Street is in Sheltering Arms Hospital after major surgery last week.

Helen Haskins Los Angeles Calif J. D. Haskins Grosvernor St Haskins Columbus Joan Algeo Cleveland John Algeo Richland Ave W. R. Cable E. State St Co. H. Cable Refugio Tex Clyde Hines May Ave DeVere Sheesley Elaine Sandra DeVere, Jr Phillip Duboise Sheesley Ohio University Hines O. O. Mantz W. State St Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mrs Kimes Hosts Lydia Lash Evans Club Guest Day

Mrs Paul Kimes hosted Lydia Lash Evans Club Guest Day at 290 State Street with assistant hostess Mrs Evan Edwards. Mrs E J Taylor spoke on Oriental art and gave a demonstration. Charles Laughton will appear at Ohio University Memorial Auditorium at 8 15 tonight, with tickets limited to students.

Paul Kimes State St Lydia Lash Evans Charles Laughton Ohio University Memorial Auditorium

BPW Chorus Recitals At District Meeting

The Business and Professional Women's Club Chorus entertained members with numbers like My Own America The Rosary and Alice Blue Gown The chorus is directed by Thelma Robinson with members Dorothy Williams Edith Miller Mae Herron Ethel Beekman Accompanist Emagene Davis A song fest followed directed by Kaye Campbell Refreshments were provided by the recreation committee chaired by Lucille Duffee with Jessie McClain Lucille Phillips and Garnet Hatch Mrs John Jagers presided at the punch bowl

America Thelma Robinson Dorothy Williams Edith Miller Mae Herron Ethel Beekman Emagene Davis Kaye Campbell Lucille Duffee Jessie McClain Lucille Phillips Garnet Hatch John Jagers

Fiftieth Anniversary Celebrated for Fred Penn Sr and Family

Golden wedding observance held Sunday October thirtieth at 29 Brown Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Penn Sr. marked sixty years of marriage after their 1899 wedding in Jobs Ohio. The event drew six children and numerous grandchildren from Willoughby Ragland Athens Columbus Massillon Pomeroy Glouster and Murray City plus many relatives and friends. A dinner and open house accompanied the anniversary gathering with extended family from out of town.

Fred Penn Brown Ave Ragland Fred Penn, Jr Osborn Vance Rood Clarice Penn May Penn Walker Athens E. C. Bragg Johnnie Jimmie Berwyn Bragg Ernest Nash Bill Nellie Jane Price Columbus Curtis Knight Estella Knight Geneva Smith Massillon Benton Penn Pomeroy Alvin Hardy Glouster Sam Penn Murray City William Bensie Robert Beall Donald Baughman Sandy Evie Kitzel Bonnie Paul Adams James Brooker Willoughby

Athens groups schedule midweek club and church events

Multiple Athens area clubs churches and auxiliary groups announce midweek meetings from health committee sessions to sewing circles and family dinners. Events include Beta Theta Pi Auxiliary Wednesday 7 30 p m at chapter house and various WSCS meetings with locations in Athens Mount St Mary Hospital drive and community dinners listed.

Beta Theta Pi Chapter House Vance Rood Walker St Mothers’ Circle George Fee Athens Freda Kennedy Mount St. Mary Hospital St. Paul’s Parish Hall Cottage Tea House Paul O'Brien Central Pta Little Theater Athens High School

Officers Elected By Albany Grange

Mr Roy Walsh was elected master of the Albany Grange at the annual election of officers Saturday evening. Others chosen include John Ingram overseer Gordon Verity steward Waldo Poston assistant steward Clara Poston lady assistant steward Catherine Rickey secretary Don Sanders treasurer Marguerite Scott lecturer Ella Miller chaplain Arthur Van Dyke doorkeeper Ruth Carbaugh pomona Ronda Russell Ceres Ethel Van Dyke Flora Herb Carbaugh executive committee and Jean Van Dyke organist. Installation of the officers will take place on Nov 26.

Roy Walsh Albany Grange John Ingram Gordon Verity Waldo Poston Clara Poston Catherine Rickey Don Sanders Marguerite Scott Ella Miller Arthur van Dyke Ruth Carbaugh Pomona Ronda Russell Ceres Ethel van Dyke Flora Herb Carbaugh Jean

Mrs Hyatt Hosts WSCS Group and Dinner Plans Noted

Fifteen members and five guests of the Stewart Women's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs Margaret Hyatt's home with Mrs Ann Hyatt assisting. Devo was led by Mrs Evelyn Spear, Myrtle Barrows spoke, and names were exchanged for December. A turkey dinner at Mt Zion Baptist Church is planned for Nov 10 at 5 pm. A serenade and shower for Mr and Mrs Joseph Stanley Jr are set for Nov 11 at Pleasanton Road.

Stewart Women's Society of Christian Service Margaret Hyatt Ann Hyatt Evelyn Spear Myrtle Barrows Haley Jandes Blanche Hayes Madge Frost Margaret Ogg Clarice Norman Janice Rorick Addie Balderson Murl Colburn Erma Petty Lois Petty Nettie Storer Sylvia Zimmerman Mt. Zion Baptist Church Joseph Stanley, Jr Stanley Jesse J. Brown Pleasanton Rd

OU Theater Presents Alcestis Second Major Production

Ohio University Theater announces Alcestis to be presented Nov 17 to 19 under student director H Eugene Dybvig. Lead roles include Charles DeVault Admetus Jeanne Boon Alcestis and Walter Weinstein Hercules with a cast of Josef Karbonic Fred deWitt James Woods Kate Hanauer Shannon Meeker and Flora Armbruster. John Wise is technical director Grayson Cox costume chief.

Euripedes Ohio University Theater H. Eugene Dybvig Charles DeVault Admetus Jeanne Boon Alcestis Walter Weinstein Hercules Josef Karbonic Apollo Fred deWitt Death James Woods Kate Hanauer Shannon Meeker Flora Armbruster B. C Athens University Theater Dybvig Miriam Schauder John Wise Grayson Cox John Loves Mary

Birthday Party Honors Mrs Colley and Robert Rathburn

Honorees Mrs Francis Colley and Robert Rathburn celebrated with a Sunday night surprise party at New Marshfield Road residence. Guests, including Mrs Margaret McHarg Mrs Osa Chadwick and the Carsey family, enjoyed a decorated cake, cards, and music. A New York hotel feature notes a rooftop restaurant with a roll back roof.

Francis Colley Jesse Carsey New Marshfield Rd Osa Chadwick Robert Rathburn Margaret McHarg Chadwick Vastine Tower Sheila Rathburn Alexandria Seldon Max Marilyn Carsey 000 One New York

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