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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1940

Page

6

Ohio University Home Coming Draws Alumni Figures

Ohio University alumni from many cities gathered in Athens for Home Coming weekend. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Williams of Portsmouth, Dr. and Mrs. Robert Nye of London England, and Betas and Deltas from various chapters. Attendees stayed at Hotel Berry and private homes and events featured a range of campus social activities.

Thomas Williams Portsmouth Homer C. Dorman Franklin Ave Williams Emily Busa Ohio University Dormans Dorman D. R. Zenner Charles Woodworth Robert Nye London England Nyes Ty” Cowden Betty Leeper Conneaut Stewart Ohio U Bob Loomis Loomis Beta Theta Pi Cowden Phi Delta Theta Hotel Berry Kutts Cleveland J. B. Vance S. Lancaster St Ray Johnson Stockport L. R. Allen Grosvenor St H. L. Townsend Howard Ewing Lancaster

Welch Announces Marriage Of Dorothy Kay To Charles Dalton

Mrs Emma C Welch of 43 S High St announces the marriage of daughter Dorothy Kay to Charles L Dalton of Logan. The Sept 7 ceremony at St Marys Church Shawnee was performed by Rev H Foley. The bride wore white satin with Queen Anns Lace yoke and a locket as the only jewelry. Attendant Miss Maxine Welch and groom's brother Mr George Dalton. A 75 guest breakfast followed at the Dalton home in Logan. The couple will reside in Logan. the bride is a graduate nurse formerly of Columbus.

Emma C. Welch S. High St Dorothy Kay Charles L. Dalton Logan St. Mary's Church Shawnee H. Foley Maxine Welch Columbus George Dalton Charles Dalton

Duerr and Fultz Wed in Morning St Pauls Rector y Ceremony

Miss Mary Phyllis Duerr and Leslie Fultz wed in a 9 AM ceremony at St Pauls Rectory with close family attending. Attendants Katherine Van Hamm and William DeWitt. The bride, a Ohio University graduate and Chi Omega member, wore teal velvet. groom, Delta Tau Delta member and McBee sales staff, will reside at 1020 19th St NW Washington DC.

Phyllis Duerr Leslie Fultz St. Paul's Rectory Mary Phyllis Duerr C. P. Duerr Pomeroy C. E. Fultz Sunnyside Drive Aee Miss Duerr Fultz Katherine van Hamm Ohio University Bureau of Appointments William DeWitt New Haven Conn Miss van Hamm Mrs. Fultz Chi Omega Ohio University William Young College of Applied Science Delta Tau Delta McBee Company Washington, D. C

Monte Cristo tryouts announced at Ohio University

Dr. Robert Gates Dawes announces the second season production Monte Cristo with tryouts Friday at 4 p.m. in Ewing Auditorium and 7 30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Scripts are in Chubb Library reserve room Monday through Thursday and tryouts are open to townspersons faculty and students. Frederick Thom directs the play. Jean Pickens a Delaware schools instructor and Ohio University graduate was homecoming guest of her brother John Pickens.

Jean Pickens Delaware Ohio University John Pickens E. Mulberry St

Rose Bampton Soprano to Sing in Parkersburg Tonight

Noted soprano Rose Bampton will perform in Parkersburg West Virginia tonight as part of the Parkersburg Community Concert Program. Athens Community Concert Association members hold tickets enabling free attendance. This concert marks the first in a series reaching Parkersburg Marietta and nearby towns with four more in Athens. The Jaroff Don Cossack Chorus is slated for November 11.

Rose Bampton Parkersburg W. Va Athens Community Concert Association Marietta Athens Jaroff

Richland Avenue Hostess Club Sees Prize Winners

Mrs Ours hosted the Faithful Few Sewing Club at Mrs Dennis Ours home with Mrs Mabel Mapes assisting. Bridge prizes went to Mrs Harry Swank high and Mrs Arthur Smith second. consolation to Mrs Beatrice Carter and travel prize to Mrs William Mansfield.

Dennis Ours Richland Ave Mabel Mapes Harry Swank Arthur Smith Beatrice Carter William Mansfield

Athens clubs schedule active week with meetings

Local groups plan Monday events from a married people's class to Red Cross board and PTA council sessions. Tuesday features clubs, AAUW French group, Delphian, Child Conservation League, and a Girl Scout luncheon and council meeting. A benefit bridge by Alpha Delta Pi is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. with tickets at the door or from alumnae.

Margaret Kent National Girl Scout Staff Athens Girl Scout Council Eastwood Tea Room Girl Scout Rooms Alpha Delta Pi Sorority University Terrace

Shower at Weiss Home for Couple

A shower was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weiss in Athens for their son Byron Weiss and daughter-in-law Virginia Oxley. Many guests attended and gifts were given before refreshments. Also noted is a visit by Mr. and Mrs. Guy M. Dowler of Columbus to see Mr. Dowler recovering from a six week leg fracture at Shelter ing Arms Hospital.

Fanny Shafer Columbus Shafer W. Washington St William Masterton E. Carenter St Bob Masterton Ray Harrold Akron Ohio University Pi Beta Phi Elma Gray Julia Vineyard Mickey Raines Beatrice Barger Helen D. Renecker Virginia Armstrong Virginia Mullett Annette Stuber Jane Albright Jane Biggers Charles Wendt Amy Kingsland Constance Reese Ruth Ryan Albert Dust Jacksonville Roger Williams Judy Cleveland Herbert Dusz Dusz House Don Dusz Mary Dusz Derwent Denver White Dennis Alice Thomas Athens O. F. Boudinot Bonita Kay Myrna Rae Millfield Charles Rock, Jr Syracuse Ind C. H. Harris Rock C. W. Morris Wheeling W. Va Morris Mary Hayden Coolville R. D Paul C. Gillilan Hayden Bernard F. Sweeney Jane Ann Pat Logan J. J. Sweeney Madison Ave Charles Weiss Byron Weiss Virginia Oxley Clinton Oxley Carpenter Plummer Lax George Collins Laurence Oxley Larry Ray Woodrum Aldena Stanley Syckes Richard Roy Walsh Paul McVey Donald Whaley Bob Morrison Helen Woodyard Aldine Radcliffe John Crossen Mardon Crossen Beth Dailey Martha Knowlton Millard Douglas Virginia Zimmerman David Dailey Francis Cline Donald Hoffee Worley Perry George Gregory Scott Smith Gabe Pincelli, Jr Charlie Weiss Blaine Farley Robert Elliott Marvin Knowlton John Elliott Verl Weiss Lee Enlow Warren Swartz Dwight Weiss Dorothy Oxley Marie Weiss Oliver Parker Max Farley Edward Perry Arthur Goodwin Carl Johnson Karl Guy M. Dowler John Dowler Morris Ave Sheltering Arms Hospital Dowler

Marriage Meddlers and a criminal confession

Philip Veritzen, an impresario, confesses to Madge Graham and Lillian Underwood at the Graham Sagabor farmhouse about an attempted attack by Jack Leslie and international criminals. He recalls a year of vengeful schemes over his son Noel's marriage, fears for Mary's reputation, and reveals a woodland rendezvous arranged by Leslie with armed followers and a staged meeting.

Lillian Philip Veritzen Otto Jack Leslie Leslie Madge Graham Lillian Underwood Graham Sagabor Noel Madge Mary Oliva Transvania Lake A Philip Veritzen Olga

Adele Garrison A Sequel to Married Comrades Moments

In an interview fragment, Adele Garrison discusses a troubling memory prompted by Otto and a henchman. Philip Veritzen and Lillian urge full disclosure as Jack announces he will refresh forgotten memories by recounting recent activities during the year in question.

Lillian Otto Leslie Jack

Home-Coming memories at Ohio U. featured in Athens scene

Round Town recalls Athens Ohio homecoming with Ann Beasley resembling Dorothy Lamour on a Delta Tau Delta float. reunion chatter, Pershing Rifles drills by Ohio U. cadets, and alumni like Bill Jurkovic and Gerald Ramsey. Donna Klingier Seaman returns with news of career in New York City. Faculty Club steak fry set for Oct. 26 at Nice's Park.

Ann Beasley Athens Dorothy Lamour Delta Tau Delta Dottie Court St Pi Beta Phi Bill Jurkovic Wyoming Judith Ann O. U Gerald Ramsey Athens Hi Jurk Warren H. McClure Ohio U Northwestern U Chicago O. U. Pershing Rifles Furman Byron Wolfe Bob Nye Robert Nye O.U Albert Seaman Donna Klingier Alpha Delta Pi Sorority New York City Seaman Manhattan B. Altmans Perth Amboy N. J Logan's Logans Ohio University Nice’s Park

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