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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1938

Page

7

Varsity O Victory Ball Tops 1938 Football Season

The Varsity O Victory Ball closes the 1938 football season with Betty Bell as O U queen and Peggy Dunbar Marshall queen. About 900 couples danced to Ace Brigade’s band in the Men's Gymnasium with festive decorations, waltz contest, and coronation ceremonies.

Varsity O Ace Brigade O. U.marshall Betty Bell O. U Peggy Dunbar Sylvia Rhodes Jackson Columbus Arsity O” Queen Peg

After the Game Party for Huntington Guests in Athens

Huntington visitors for the Ohio Marshall game gathered at Hotel Berry hosted by Mr and Mrs Fred R Beasley and Mr and Mrs Robert C Hess. The private dining room hosted two tables with appetizers as Athenians and Huntingtonians mingled to discuss the game and renew friendships. Attendees included Richard Van Zandt Howard Meek Jack Meek William Green Wells Gaynor Dr Ray Bobbitt and others staying overnight or departing after dinner.

Huntington Fred R. Beasley Robert C. Hess Hotel Berry Richard van Zandt Howard Meek Jack Meek William Green Wells Gaynor Sam

DAR Members Hear About Museum History at Ohio University

Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution met at the Ohio University Museum to hear Prof. Matheny discuss the museum's history and contents. The lecture noted the 1824 origins and the claim of being the oldest museum west of the Alleghenies. Mrs. McKee spoke on the D A R library and museum in Washington. Mrs. Dailey announced a visit by state regent Mrs. James Donahue next year. Mrs. Chera Will Rhea was remembered in a tribute by Mrs. Chera Pilcher, noting her Cleveland residence and chapter membership.

Nabby Lee Ames The Daughters of American Revolution Ohio University Museum W. E. Matheny Prof. Matheny Alleghanies W. H. McKee D.A.R. Library and Museum Washington, D. C O. D. Dailey James Donahue George Pilcher Clara Will Rhea

Yankee Dance Debuts as New Mode of American Style

Ned Wayburn unveils The Yankee a national inspired dance set for a society ball. The routine combines the Yankee Walk Yankee Stomp Whisker Break and Lock Foot Hop Around with lively steps to tunes like Turkey in the Straw and Chicken Reel.

America Ned Wayburn New York Ned V Iowa Arkansas Reuben Istic Uncle Sam

Joe Medwick Neighbor Recalls Owl of Carteret

Laura Tomeczuk, a Carteret High School freshman when Joe Medwick was a junior, recalls the O U senior and Cardinal outfielder as a multi sport star. She notes his college scholarship offers from Notre Dame and other schools, his move to baseball with Houston in the Texas League, and his nickname Mickey Ducky.

Joe Medwick Laura Tomeczuk O. U Cardinal Carteret Laura Carteret High School Joe Notre Dame Houston Mickey John Helen Ann Giants Polo Grounds Medwick Isabel

Spelling Bee at Child Study Club Social Night

The Child Study Club held a social night at Mrs. Raymond Bardin's home on Grosvenor Street. Prizes were awarded to several members, including Mrs. Ernest Baueh man and Mrs. Roy H. Pierce, with Mrs. Joe Vance winning the spelling bee. Guests included Mrs. Roy H. Pierce and Mrs. Wilbur B. Imes.

Raymond Bardin Grosvenor St Harry Fisher Doris Chapman Community Chest Ernest Bauehman Roy H. Pierce Wilbur B. Imes Nick Hartley Joe Vance William Mansfield Ward Swartz Bardin

Weekend Guests Multiply Across City For Football Weekend

Cleveland visitors join local hosts for OSU Michigan game and O U Marshall celebration. Michigan bound families from Kalamazoo and Huntington, Ohio State fans, and several Columbus guests travel to Athens for the football weekend. Local hosts include the Davises, Hallecks, Browns, Roachs, and Schuler household members.

Uoon Frank Baird N. ‘Court St Hilda Smith Clarice Wehagen Betty Griffith William Griffith Cleveland Columbus Athens O. U.-Marshall

Calendar items from Athens outline club and church events

Calendar notes list benefit party for Athenian Temple No. 173 Pythian Sisters at 8 p.m. Monday in OOF Hall with a 7 p.m. lodge meeting. public invited. Garden Club meets Nov 21 7:30 p.m. at Mrs Mackinnon’s Utah Place. topics on Civic Accomplishments and Projects. Theta Upsilon Auxiliary and other groups meet Monday evenings. PTA activities include a potluck dinner with an address by Howard E Hamlin. bake sale set for Nov 23 at Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid Society.

Athenian Temple Athens PTA Howard E. Hamlin Health and Narcotic Education State Board of Health Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid Society C. V. Strawn’s N. Court St

Union Thanksgiving Service Planned at First Methodist Church

The union service of the Christian, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Episcopal churches will be held Wednesday at 7:30 PM at First Methodist Church. Rev. Robert G. Purrington of the Episcopal Church will give the Thanksgiving address titled O.

Methodist Presbyterian Episcopal Churches First Methodist Church Presbyterian Church Robert G. Purrington Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

M and H Circle Annual Dinner at the Gay Tea Room

The M and H Circle held its annual dinner at the Gay Tea Room Friday at 6 30 with twenty members. Mrs. Margaret McHarg led the meeting after a three course dinner. Prizes went to several members and the next meeting will be at Mrs. McHarg home with gifts exchanged.

M. and H. Circle Gay Tea Room Margaret McHarg Clara Wallace Lenna Wood Elizabeth Harvey Bess Cunningham Lizzie Collins McHarg Verna Marquis

Theta Chi Thanksgiving Dinner and Alumni Skit

Theta Chi Fraternity hosts a 6:00 PM Thanksgiving turkey dinner at the chapter house 117 FE State St with a pledges skit to follow. Alumni guests include professors Whitehouse Starcher Wiggin Ray Rowles Staats and guests at large Maecenas Club meets Tuesday at 2 PM at Mrs Will Tom 10 N High St. Warren McClure, son of Mr and Mrs McClure Grosvenor St, among four initiates at the Delta Tau Delta house ceremony Sunday. Initiation speakers include Dr Hiram Roy Wilson Prof Frank Gullum and Mr William Herbert. Mr E M Walcott, recently retired from Western Union for health reasons, left Sunday night for an indefinite stay at Hot Springs Ark.

Don Peden Harold T. Wise W. J. Trautwein W. H. Herbert Boyd Hall Theta Chi State St Victor Whitehouse George W. Starcher W. W. Wiggin Ernest Ray Emmett Rowles L. C. Staats Maecenas Literary Club Will Tom N. High St Tom Warren McClure J. H. McClure Grosvenor St Delta Tau Delta House Hiram Roy Wilson Frank B. Gullum William H. Herbert Com E. M. Walcott Western Union Hot Springs Ark

Pre-Nuptial Shower For Miss Guthrie By Mrs Clifford and Mrs Baker

A Sunday afternoon pre-nuptial tea shower for Miss Margaret Alice Guthrie was hosted by Mrs. Carl Clifford and Mrs. L C Baker at 42 East State Street. Guests wore formal attire and gifts were presented as plans for Guthrie and Frank Nolan’s upcoming marriage on Tuesday were celebrated.

Mrs. Clifford Mrs. Baker Miss Guthrie Carl Clifford L. C. Baker Little Baird

Mrs. William J. Davis Honored at Eastwood Shower

Miss Lois McCoy hosted a breakfast shower at The Eastwood for Mrs. William J. Davis Jr., the former Mabel Croy. Guests seated at a bronze and white chrysanthemum table included Miss Madge Croy and many named guests, with the honoree receiving a crystal gift in her chosen pattern.

William J. Davis, Jr Mabel Croy Lois McCoy Eastwood Davis Madge Croy Fred Weber S. G

Thanksgiving Feasts and Fashion At Campus Dinners

Delta Tau Delta plans a 65 pound turkey dinner for Thanksgiving with another 65 pounds ordered for tonight. Theta Chi hosts 58 pounds for a house celebration with their cook's birthday. Mrs. W. P. Collins has managed Theta Chi meals for 16 years. Delta Souders assists with Delta Tau house upkeep. After game party at Hotel Berry features Mrs. Harry Beckley’s doll hat. Mrs. Frank X. Rauch enjoys fashion news from dances and notes a strict diet she followed.

Theta Chi W. P. Collins Fraternity Frank X. Rauch

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