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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1947

Page

6

Model Meeting of Beta Sigma Phi At Ohio Chapter

The Ohio Zeta Alpha Chapter staged a Model meeting for rushees on Tuesday. Committee reports covered final plans for rushing events. Mrs. Paul Lewis welcomed the rushees, with a history of Beta Sigma Phi by Mrs. John Ludwing and chapter achievements by Mrs. Carl Campbell.

Ohio Zeta Alpha Beta Sigma Phi Paul Lewis John Ludwing Carl Campbell Ellen Thompson Helen Ashland

Hobson Study Circle Hosts Guest Night at Cottage Tea House

Hobson Study Circle met at the Cottage Tea House Tuesday evening for Guest Night. Hostesses Mrs. Carl House Mrs. Charles Dailey Miss Blanche Finsterwald and Miss Florence Zanner organized the event. Miss Helen Evans from University Elementary School spoke on the British Way of Life after which refreshments with African Violets and light red tapers were served.

Hobson Study Circle Cottage Tea House Carl House Charles Dailey Blanche Finsterwald Florence Zanner House Helen Evans University Evans England O.G. Houck

Alumni Party at Phi Delta Theta Chapter House

Alumni of Phi Delta Theta gathered Sunday evening at the chapter house on Mulberry Street for an alumni party from six to eight. The program featured a truth or consequences show with alumni contestants and a Phi Delt quartet, plus an art exhibit caricaturing each alumnus.

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity W. Mulberry St Phi Delt Bill Maddox Ed Heck Dick Mackinnon Tom O'Leary Bill Wolfe Ben Brownlow Bob Godale Frank H. Super Ohio University R. S. Wood Fred H. Johnson Don McVay William J. Davis H. W. Link H. H. DuBois John

Martha Taft Leads With Warm Civic Ties and Campaign Prowess

Martha Taft, wife of Senator Bob Taft, is portrayed as a longtime political force in Cincinnati. She built her own public profile by founding groups, leading social causes, and barnstorming 85 counties to back her husband in 1938. Her charm and practical activism helped him win the Senate and she continues to influence through speeches and social leadership.

Cincinnati Martha Taft Indian Hill Bob Senate Taft Martha Cincinnati League of Women Voters Community Chest Washington Cleveland Ohio

Round About Town members chase campus building count

The column recalls Gene Starn on WOUN quiz asking how many buildings OU owns with responses from readers. It also notes Mrs. Fred Beasley featured in Buckeye Horsemen and profiles Clarence Davis a long serving Athens meat market manager, whose son Carroll follows in his trade.

Ohio University Gene Starn WOUN Fred Beasley Windy Hills Farm Buckeye Horsemen Midwest

Birthday Party Honors Devens Marine Agnone

Mr and Mrs Anthony R Agnone hosted a party at Apt 6 F E State St for their daughter Devens Marine on her fourth birthday. Guests included Connie Pinelli Sharon Schloss Tamara Sheryl Odell Judy Radovich and others with extended family from Athens and Youngstown. A second note lists a rummage sale hosted by OES at City Hall on Saturday Nov 1.

Anthony R. Agnone Apt F. E. State St Devens Marine Dewey Connie Jane Pincelli Sharon Jane Schloss Tamara Sheryl Odell Judy Radovich Chippy Schleicher Randy Baur George Joachim, Jr Bobby Brandt Jackie Hague G. F. Pincelli, Jr Cleo Pincelli Myers Faulkner A. P. Palermo Richard Macak Vernon Osborne S. D. Thompson Margaret Thompson G. F. Pincelli Athens John Agnone Youngstown

Pi Phi Alpha Xi Football Benefit Game at Powder Bowl

A charity football game between Pi Phi and Alpha Xi teams is set for Sunday at 4 p.m. at Powder Bowl OU Stadium to benefit the National Cancer Fund. Tickets available from sorority members, Logan's Book Store, Student Center Grill, or at the game. Coaches: Eddie Schott for Pi Phis, William Sprague for Alpha Xis. Referees: William Dietrich, Tony Dibasio, Thomas Flowers.

National Cancer Fund Pi Phis Alpha Xis O. U Logan's Student Center Eddie Schott William Sprague William Dietrich Varsity O Tony Dibasio Thomas Flowers Pi Phi Sally Link Marjorie Mercer Martha Sifers Helen Gatrell Saralee Roach Gretchen Barstow Barbara Weber Melba Jo Yates Linda Pedigo Jean Sawyer Jeanne Hall Alpha Xi Ann Channell Ellen White Ruth Rowland Pamela White Carol Brosmer Jean McArthur Catherine Robinson Bette Mannell Geraldine McNamara Charlotte Richards Nancy Thomas

Girl Scout Week Planned by Athens Scouts

Sunday begins Girl Scout Week marking the 35th anniversary year honored nationwide for founder Juliette Gordon Low. Athens groups plan church services Monday family gathering and theme days with a window display and a movie feature at Schines Athena.

Athens Girl Scouts of Juliette Gordon Low Dumaeee Ap Ee Glen Hanes Athens Girl Scout Council Presbyterian Church Fred Luchs East Side Schines Athena Margaret O'Brien

Novel Program Planned for OU Symphony Concert

Ohio University plans a novel program for the opening concert of the Symphony Orchestra on Sunday October 26 at 8 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium conducted by Prof DeForest W Ingerham with soprano Miss Louise Rose guest soloist. The program includes Gillis Short Overture and Handel Grand Concerto in B Flat Haydn Symphony 101 known as the Clock Symphony and Debussy Air de Lia Hageman Mirand a Rachmaninoff The Children and Bridge Norse Legend a modern work based on folk melodies.

Ohio University Symphony Orchestra Memorial Auditorium DeForest W. Ingerham Louise Rose Ohio University Athens Don Gillis Handel Haydn Thomas Beechham London Miss Rose Debussy Miranda Hageman Rachmaninoff Bridge

Birth announced for son of Homer Mansfield at Sheltering Arms

Mr and Mrs Homer Mansfield announce the birth of a son Charles Howard at Sheltering Arms Hospital on Oct 19. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Co O Mansfield and Mr and Mrs E J Howard of Guysville. Mrs H W Mansfield of Athens is a great grandmother. The former Anne Howard. Mrs Herbert Hawk of Athens Route Four has undergone a major operation at St Josephs Hospital Parkersburg and will stay in Room 406 for ten more days.

Homer Mansfield Charles Howard Sheltering Arms Hospital Co. O. Mansfield E. J. Howard Guysville H. W Mansfield Athens Anne Howard ST. Josephs Herbert Hawk St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg

Take Off Ugly Fat With Rennel Gentian Juice Diet

A home fat loss recipe claims quick pounds drop using four ounces of Rennel Concentrate in a pint bottle with grapefruit juice, taken two tablespoons twice daily. It promises rapid, visible slimming without dieting and offers money back if no results, urging readers to feel more youthful and active.

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Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Hobson ACME Telephone Union St Vitempo McKee Drug Co Phi Delta Theta Teenee Popper A. Co D.C S. Court St Carpenter Hdw. Co Athens, Ohio By Hazel Finsterwald Clarence Carroll Devens Marine Agnone O.E.S City Hall Pi Phi-Alpha Xi Athens County 4-H Club Athens County Athens Grange Keith Scott Business Miss Villa Tippie Harry Henry Rollo Loeffler Kenneth Loeffler John Sheridan Noble Grands Club Flora B. Murphy Mill St Eula Ashton Pittsburgh Ohio State- Pittsburgh Charles Imber Rexall the Cline Pharmacy Virginia Main St Logan Ranch's Bakery Glamellias Mums Nyal Drug Store Prescription Store of Lare Lane Cox, Brothers E. State St Mrs. Wise Betty the Bennett CO
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