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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1944

Page

26

Ohio University sororities announce pledges for fall

The Dean of Women at Ohio University lists fall pledges from multiple chapters including PI BETA PHI CHI OMEGA ALPHA XI DELTA ALPHA DELTA PI ALPHA GAMMA DELTA ZETA TAU ALPHA PHI SIGMA SIGMA PHI MU with named pledges across many cities. The notices name numerous women by full or partial names and hometowns, reflecting fraternity sorority recruitment reporting.

Dean of Women’s Office Ohio University of the Sorority

Business Women Celebrate Silver Anniversary of Club

The Athens Business and Professional Women’s Club marked its silver anniversary with a celebration led by Jo Garvin and a committee. Longtime members Villa and Gladys Van Dyke received corsages, and histories of the Athens Club and the federations were presented. Leaders spoke on federation origins as 1662 clubs across 48 states, Alaska, and Hawaii strive for democratic vitality. A social hour followed with a large anniversary cake, and an leadership conference report noted seven members attending from Athens.

National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Athens Club Athens Organization B.P.W Jo Garvin Helen Dinsmoore Lois Mulpas Geraldine Hope Ohio United States Misses Villa Gladys van Dyke Garvin Ohio Federation Delle Finsterwald Rowena G. Sprout St. Louis Y.W.C.A Alaska Hawaii Tional Federation Florence Harvey Marjorie Eschenbacher Helen Roberts National Federation Bernece McClead Edith Miller Columbus Miss Miller Lillian Pishinger Ethel Beekman Ann Mumma Theresa Heiser Betty Barzin Belgium Marie Schaffter, Wooster Federation

Beloit Bride Mary Truesdale Becomes Mrs Garber

Mrs Mary Joan Truesdale of Beloit Wisconsin married William Raphael Garber a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army at St Jude Church Beloit on September 27 The groom is from Middleport and a graduate of Middleport High School and Ohio University Athens He holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and is stationed at Camp Grant Illinois in the classification department

Middleport William Raphael Garber Mary Joan Truesdale Vernon Truesdale Beloit Wis United States Army St. Jude’s Catholic Church Garber William R. Garber Middleport High School Ohio University Athens Camp Grant, Ill

Music Club Programs at Federation Meeting

The City Federation Music Club hosted a Monday program at the Federation Woman's Club with Miss Clara Kuenzli as leader. Performers included Mrs. L C Mitchell with three violin solos and Mrs. Oliver Martin with two songs, while Mrs. Gordon Kinney played piano pieces. Next meeting set for Nov 6 with Athena Delphian Club as program. Delegates for the Southeastern district Ohio Federation meeting in Jackson in October were selected led by Mrs. Hal Woods.

Woman's Music Club City Federation Faculty Women's Club Clara Kuenzli L. C. Mitchell Kreisler Bercue Toraulin Drigo Oliver Martin Mary T. Noss John Dowler Athena Delphian Club Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs Jackson Hal Woods D. L. Jones A. E. Wagner E. R. Horn

Marriages Announced in California for Army Navy Families

Announcement of two weddings in California. Pvt. Georgia Hendricks WAC, Shreveport LA, to Jack D. Stewart PA 1-c US Navy, Sept 7 at First Baptist Santa Ana where both are stationed. Stewart a San Diego Parachute School graduate, stationed Santa Ana Naval Base two years. Jane Cornell Stewart to Richard Donald Steele QM3 on June 7 at St Josephs San Jose. They reside in Santa Clara. Jack Stewart and Mrs. Steele are son and daughter of Mrs Ray Burton Dayton. a) ceMC to meet tonight 7 pm Norma Coon 4 Palmer St Athens. Mrs John McClanahan Athens R D 4 returned from visits Bellefontaine and Cuyahoga Falls and Columbus.

Georgia Hendericks Women's Army Corps Shreveport Jack D. Stewart U. S. Navy First Baptist Church Santa Ana Calif San Diego Quartermaster St. Joseph’s Church San Jose Hanlon Santa Clara Jack Stewart Mrs. Steele Ray Burton Dayton Athens Helen Howard Wolfe George W. Wolfe Columbus Itate Riley George Wolfe Concord E. E. Dennie Jr Ruth Kinney Janet Sue Denton Wolfe Dean Franklin Norman Welsh Ruth Sayers Sharon Lee Harold Kinney Susan Kay Richard Emmett Dorothy Wolfe Richard Clark Lewis Koontz Helen Wolfe Charles Carroll Harold Duncan Glenna Channel Mary Ann Richard Lynn Dorothy Love Otto Duncan Hazel Phillips Campbell Garry Gene Mary Olive Wolfe Robert Washington Amy Jo Sanders Carl Moody Bernarda Lee Danford Dwight M. Buckham Lois Kinney Melvin S. Grim Howard Brookins Guy Fierce Pauline Fierce Eleanor Kierns Ida Lemley Nyle Sayers Raymond Dean Chesterhill John Wolfe Edythe Wolfe Vaughn Trimble Harlan Lincott Coral Boudinot Orville Boudinot Ardeth Boudinot Opal Myers S. J. Sayers Claude Ray Sayers Annette Sayers Ida Sayers Vern Wolfe Walmeta Wolfe Verne Eldon Wolfe James R. H. Howard Mildred Howard Nora Wolfe Atkinson

Women Buy Clothes In Wartime Despite Shortages

American women are projected to spend about 2.923 billion dollars on clothes and accessories in 1944, a 10 percent rise from 1943. The article cites personal motives from homefront insecurity to affection, urging indulgence in attire as wives and sweethearts seek to impress their war-partner men.

Esther Class at Maffett Home Hosts 30 Members

Mrs J B Maffett hosted 30 members of the Esther Class of the First Christian Church at 58 Columbia Ave Monday evening. Mrs Roy Andrews led devotions and program while Miss Beverly Davis sang With a Song. Committees were named. UNI AR A drive clothing requested by Thursday noon. Sans Souci tonight meets 7 at Marilyn Covert 116 N Congress St.

J. B. Maffett Esther First Christian Church Columbia Ave Roy Andrews Beverly Davis Mary Ann Sarver John Francis W. J. T Davidson D. A. Bardin R. D. Graham Calender Fred Stauffer Sam Henderson Harry Elkins Graham U.N.A.R.A W. J. Davidson J. W. Sands Fred Lee Tom P. H. McKinley Sans Souci Marilyn Covert Congress St

Love’s Fair Horizon in Brixton Car Rescue Scene

In an armored car to New York, Madge Graham and Marion Morton watch Charles Spencer. Samuel Brixton, just recovered, wrestles with past crimes and the need to reveal secrets to protect Helena and Carolyn as Spencer and Mr. K. prepare plans at headquarters.

New York Madge Graham Marion Morton Madge Charles Spencer Secret Service Marion Samuel Brixton Spencer Brixton Sam Charles Owen Owen Sam Brixton Helena Carolyn

Delta Tau Delta Alumni and Guests Attend Banquet

Twenty one Delta Tau Delta alumni and their wives attended a Saturday banquet at Hotel Berry. Out-of-town guests included John Finnicum Cleveland Dunkle King Wellston William Beckwith Parkersburg Al Gardner Amesville Darrel F Moore Troy N Y Capt Robert Perkins USMC and Kenneth Morgan Delaware Local guests listed include M D Hughes H R Wilson Loring Connett Frank B Gullum H C Bobo W H Herbert Mrs Lee Roach D M Goddard David H Hughes H Palmer Robert Essex Leslie Clark William Wassink and Frank Jeric of the local chapter A program of group singing preceded the annual House Association meeting.

John Finnicum Cleveland Dunkle King Wellston William Beckwith Parkersburg al Gardner Amesville Darrel F. Moore Troy N. Y Robert Perkins U. S. Marine Corps Kenneth Morgan Delaware M. D. Hughes H. R. Wilson Loring Connett Frank B. Gullum H. C. Bobo W. H. Herbert Lee Roach D. M. Goddard David H. Hughes H. D. Palmer Robert Essex Leslie Clark William Wassink Frank Jeric House Association

Army Women Needed As Hospital Technicians In WAC

Capt. J R Schroeder of the U S Air Corps says 20000 hospital technicians are needed by the Woman's Army Corps to be recruited at once. Enlistees will train at Ashford General Hospital in West Virginia after basic training and qualify for other hospital technician roles after the war. Athens recruiting HQ operates daily 12 noon to 5 pm with Cpl Rasmussen and wife in charge.

Woman's Army Corps J. R. Schroeder U. S. Air Corps Athens Fifth Service Command Fort Hayes Schroeder Jesse T. Smith Service Command WAC Ashford General Hospital White Sulphur Springs W. Va Capt. Schroeder Athens Post Office Richard D. Rasmussen Cpl Elaine M. Rasmussen

Wolfe Reunion At Concord Church October 1

Descendants of George Wolfe Sr gathered at Concord Ames Township for their annual Wolfe reunion with 56 attendees amid a grand autumn meal. The event featured a memorial poem, officer elections, births, marriages, and a roll of armed forces members, plus a planned rummage sale by the First Methodist Church society.

George Wolfe Concord Ames Township Walmeta Wolfe Wolfe Vern Wolfe Merrill R. Atkinson Logan W. Va Nora W. Atkinson Mildred Howard Women’s Society of Christian Service The First Methodist Church

Lemons Release More Juice When Steeped First

If lemons are allowed to steep in hot water for a few minutes before squeezing, almost twice as much juice can be extracted. The method enhances juice yield by loosening the pulp, making pressing easier and more efficient.

Make Sure Child's Shoe Fits Well

ALICIA HART notes risks of shoe rationing pushing heavy footwear on children. Children outgrow shoes quickly, so bulky fits can distort feet and cause lifelong troubles. Recommend flexible uppers and soles and proper fitting by a reliable salesman to suit growing feet.

Alicia Hart

Is Epilepsy Inherited Hat Causes It

A booklet titled Is Epilepsy Inherited hat Causes It presents opinions from famous doctors. Free copies are offered to readers who write to Educational Division 535 Fifth Ave New York NY Dept K-1020-Adv. Limited time offer.

Fifth Ave New York N. Y Dept

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