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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1941

Page

6

Pi Beta Phi Initiates Ruby Mercer at Ohio Alpha Chapter

In a formal initiation Thursday at the chapter house Ruby Mercer, renowned Community Concert and opera singer, joined the Ohio Alpha Chapter of Pi Beta Phi. The ceremony was led by president Miss Alice Mechem with 20 alumnae and chapter members in attendance. Mrs. Mary Esther Smith, housemother, presided over a candlelit buffet following the rite.

Ruby Mercer Ohio Pi Beta Phi Alice Mechem Mary Esther Smith

Singer Guest of Club Coffee Hour at Lindley Hall

Miss Ruby Mercer was honored at a Thursday afternoon coffee hour hosted by the Woman's Music Club Woman's Faculty Club and Faculty Wives Club in Lindley Hall lounge. Guests included Miss Mercer Miss Margaret Osgood president of the Woman's Faculty Club and Miss Grace Morley president of the Woman's Music Club. Presiding at the coffee table were Mrs. C. C. Robinson and Mrs. Margaret A. Benedict former teachers of Mercer during her Ohio University piano and voice studies.

Ruby Mercer Woman's Music Club Woman's Faculty Club Faculty Wives Club Lindley Hall H. Wescott Roach Miss Mercer Margaret Osgood Grace Morley Woman’s Music Club James Porter C. C. Robinson Margaret A. Benedict Ohio University Robinson Benedict T. R. Biddle Edwin Chubb Margaret Stalder Irma Fe, Voigt L. C. Mitchell Oliver Martin Roy Hawk Lamar Otis Mary Ness Melvin Danielson Esther Dunham Mary Blayney

Mrs. Wright Heads Democrat Club In Athens Area

The Women’s Democrat Club met at Mrs. George Robinson’s home to elect new officers and plan a membership drive. Elected: Wendell Wright president Florence Mitchell vice president Otho Castle secretary W R Dailey treasurer. New publicity and entertainment chairs named. Officers invite all interested women to attend next meeting at Mrs. Wright’s South Canaan on Thursday Nov 27. Parents of a daughter Sharon Kay welcomed Conrad and Mrs. Clouston born Nov 13. grandparents listed.

Women's Democrat Club George Robinson Athens Wendell Wright Florence Mitchell Otho Castle W R. Dailey Conrad Clouston Washington St On Ecight-Pound Sharon Kay C. M. Clouston Carbon Hill Charles McBride

Muff Flowers Athens Garden Club Meeting Event

Athens Garden Club will meet Monday November 17 at 2 30 p m with Mrs T N Hoover Elmwood Place Dr H T Gier assistant professor of zoology Ohio University will speak on birds and show picture slides of birds Bake sale notice Circle Three Central Ave Methodist Church will conduct a bake sale at Burke Ervin Electric Shop Court St Saturday morning Mr and Mrs Paul Mansfield of Bellbrook announce birth of daughter Linda Lou Saturday November 8 at St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg WV

Athens Garden Clib Athens Garden Club T. N. Hoover Elmwood Place H. T. Gier Ohio University Circle Three Central Ave Methodist Church Burke-Ervin Electric Shop Court St Paul Mansfield Bellbrook Linda Lou St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg W. Va Jean Barricklow James Patrick

Athens social week features Mrs Welch and Mrs Roach as hosts

Beverly residents Mrs Frances Wilson Welch and Mrs Harvey M Roach were guests of Athens friends this week. A small dinner at Athens Country Club was hosted by Mrs J Halliday Cline. Luncheon guests included Mrs F W Bush and Mrs M W Sprague. A theater party was followed by a ROTC Review. Tonight Mrs WwW B Lawrence hosts a turkey dinner at Alexander Presbyterian Church for the guests.

Frances Wilson Welch Harvey M. Roach Beverly Athens Athens Country Club J. Halliday Cline Welch Steach T. R. Biddle F. W. Bush M. W. Sprague S. College St T. R. Bid

Newark Pastor Wil Speak at Vesper Hour

Newark pastor Rev Harold Wonder of Second Presbyterian Church will speak at the Westminster Fellowship vesper hour at 6 p m Sunday on A Faith for Dark Days He is a Ohio Wesleyan and Presbyterian Theological Seminary graduate and serves on the Westminster Foundation of Ohio trustees He and Mrs Wonder will join Pilgrim Supper at 5 featuring Thanksgiving decor accordion music by Gene Waring and entertainment by Dick Sinclair and Warren Cooper

Harold Wonder Second Presbyterian Church Newark Westminster Fellowship Presbyterian Church Wonder Ohio Wesleyan Presbyterian Theological Seminary Chicago Hillsdale Mich Europe Palestine Athens Presbyterian Church Westminster Foundation of Ohio Gene Waring Dick Sinclair Warren Cooper Men of Westminster Fellowship John Fritz Bill Andrews Fred Luchs John Pickens Laurence Lange Harley Smith H. H. Roseberry H. T. Gier

Lipstick stain removal tips and society notices

Lipstick stains on washable fabrics respond to fat like butter or cream before washing with soap. washing soda can help. Regular WSCS meeting at Central Ave Methodist Church tonight at 7 30. W R C meets Monday at 69 W State St with Mrs Cray as hostess. Golden Relief Corps delegates from Chillicothe district include Mrs Root, Mrs Cray, and Mrs Harvey.

WSCS Central Ave. Methodist Church Golden Relief Corps Chillicothe Blanche Root Charles Cray J. R. Harvey

Pitfalls of Love synopsis excerpt with gangsters

Marion Morton, idolized daughter of Lillian Underwood, is missing and in gangster hands. Harry Underwood suspects a new scheme to trap Lillian as wires die at the apartment. Madge Graham overhears a radio plan with Charles Spencer to rescue Marion, while a basement window is being forced open.

Marion Morton Lillian Underwood Lillian Underwood New York Harry Marion Madge Graham Madge Charles Spencer Spencer Greenwich Village Harry Underwood Lil

A Sequel to Marriage Meddlers

A narrator recalls defying orders during a tense confrontation with marauders. She moves stealthily through a basement to stay hidden while Harry and attackers close in, planning to use a silenced pistol to turn the tide if needed. The scene ends as a guttural command signals advancing danger.

Harry

Augusta Carter Called to Columbus for Daughter Illness

Augusta Carter of 50 Madison Ave. is summoned to Columbus Ohio due to her daughter Caryel Carter Hildreth’s illness in a Columbus hospital. Hildreth is sister to Mrs. Frank Richey and Mr. Fred Carter of Athens. Private Milton S. Williams of Camp Hauchuca Arizona Company K 368th Infantry is on a 20 day furlough visiting his grandmother Mrs. Josephine Wil.

Augusta Carter Madison Ave Columbus James Hildreth Caryel Carter Hildreth Frank Richey Fred Carter Athens Milton S. Williams Camp Hauchuca Arizona 368Th Infantry Josephine Wil

Williams Family Notice From 50 Central Ave

A fragment records the Williams family entry tied to Milton Williams residing at 50 Central Avenue. The brief item references a familial notice under a local notices section.

Shower coat fashion brightens a rainy day

A smart new shower coat adds color and charm on a rainy day with rayon satin options and jeweled buttons in amethyst sapphire topaz emerald hues. Matching earrings complete the ensemble and lift spirits.

Ruby Mercer charms Athens with concert and memories

Opera and concert star Ruby Mercer drew a large Athens crowd at Memorial Auditorium with a Wednesday night recital, accompanied by her husband Theodor Haig. The couple later enjoyed a post conert celebration at Cline's Drug Store and sent notes of thanks to friends and benefactors including foster father L. L. Mercer.

Ruby Mercer Athens Memorial Auditorium Theodor Haig WQXR Manhattan Ruby Jacques Offenbach F. X. Rauch Cline O.U Haig New York City John Reod Loch Lomond L. L L. L. Mercer Washington St H.B.F

Stars Foretell Mixed Fortunes Yet Possible Long Term Gain

The stars indicate mixed circumstances but a memorable day for a lasting benefit. A long awaited security or stabilization may occur, clearing stagnant conditions and freeing frozen assets. Those born today may see a climax of rewards for past merit, with calm moderation advised in all relations.

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Bi Beta Phi Singer Pinkham Logan Mrs. Wright Democrat Rinso Roach Vesper Hour of Westminster Fellowship W.S.C.S Adele Sewanee's Woodworths Liams Milton Williams Radiola Parker Bros Music Store Time Magazine New Opera Company U. S Metropolitan Opera Opera Metropolitan By Genevieve Kemble Cade The CLUB Aunt Jenny Wes Jenny Aisins la Rtuhed Aspry
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