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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1947

Page

5

Homecoming festivities at Ohio University sororities and fraternities

Traditional hospitality extends to visiting alumni and friends during Homecoming weekend with open houses buffets and luncheons. Chi Omega Alpha Xi Delta Phi Sigma Sigma Pi Beta Phi and Pi Beta Phi host events including pre game luncheons open houses and musical entertainment. Alpha Gamma Delta Theta Rho and Phi Mu plan dinners and gatherings with a Welcome Alums display featuring numerous returning members.

Ohio University Chi Omega Sorority Chi Alpha Xi Delta Phi Sigma Sigma The

Homecoming Weekend Guests Arrive in Athens Ohio University

The Athens campus hosts a sequence of Homecoming visitors. President Baker welcomes Cincinnati leaders President Walters and their spouses to the OU game. Guests include Robert Baker of Washington DC and numerous OU alumni and families from Lancaster Meadville Mansfield and Columbus.

John C. Baker Raymond Walters University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Robert C. Hess Lancaster Athens A. W. Matters, Jr Bobby Route Two

Trowel Fraternity Plans Anniversary At Ohio University

The Trowel Fraternity at 94 N Congress St on the Ohio University campus marks its first anniversary during Homecoming weekend November 1 and 2. Open house runs 12 to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. President Bob Dishon leads a 24 active and 18 pledge chapter housed in the former Phi Sigma Sigma home. The group, formed by Masons as the Trowel Club, was recognized last November by Campus Affairs and aims to affiliate with Acasio National Fraternity after a two year probation.

Trowel Fraternity N. Congress St Ohio University Bob Dishon Acasio National Fraternity Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority

Pageant Repeated for Homecoming Guests at Memorial Auditorium

The Combined Glee Clubs will repeat the historical pageant for Cutler Rededication Ceremonies on Saturday November 1 at 7 30 p m in Memorial Auditorium. Directors are Prof C C Robinson and Prof P L Peterson with Prof C N Mackinnon as narrator.

Memorial Auditorium C. C. Robinson P. L. Peterson C. N. Mackinnon

Homecoming Dances At Athens Highlight Queen Selection

Homecoming weekend wraps up with three informal dances on Saturday. Club 4 at the Armory features Willie McKay and his orchestra, with a Homecoming queen to be selected from attendees. A combined 8 to 12 dance and carnival is set at the Men's Gymnasium with Bill McCutcheon’s orchestra providing music. Women’s groups erected booths and a Carnival queen will reign. Country Club hosts a Homecoming Dance with Zanesville orchestra, salads and sandwiches served by Mrs. Van Meter’s team. Presidents and committee members Byron Wolfe Don Barstow and Bob Hollingsworth coordinated the crowd.

Club 4 Armory Willie McKay Bill McCutcheon

Haller Family Homecoming Weekend at Grosvenor Street

Thirteen Haller relatives gather for OU homecoming at 87 Grosvenor St with guests Commander and Mrs. Herbert J. Hartman and family recently from Manila. OU alumni John and Tom Haller join from Morgantown and Athens, while Dr. and Mrs. R. D. Thomas of Gallipolis attend. Joan Coulter born Oct 24 to Edward and Rachel Conrad, OU alumni, is noted among the festivities.

Haller Grosvenor St Manila Philippine Islands Richard Margaret David Hartmans John Haller West Virginia University Morgantown Edward Conrad Joan Coulter Richardson House Longwood Ave Boston Mass Joan Conrads Ohio University Conrad Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration Phi Delta Theta Rachel Lenhart Huntington W. Va Pi Beta Phi

Ohio University marching band promises a surprise Homecoming show

The 120 piece Ohio University Marching Band under Daniel L. Martino will perform a halftime show with stunts and a scored musical display of the score. Cincinnati Bearcat band and Athens High School band join pre game parade and a post game mixer in the Student Center Ball Room for alumni.

Ohio University Cincy Daniel L. Martino Bearcat 0.U Athens High School 0.A

Ohio University Theater Season Tickets On Sale In Athens

OU theater director announces season tickets available to townspeople at student rates. Passes for The Late George Apley More Born The Skin of Our Teeth and The Philadelphia Story on sale at Ew ing Hall box office with daily hours 2 to 4 pm and evenings starting Tuesday 7 to 8 30 pm. First show November 4. Friday weekend guests include the Banner and Kruspe families.

Ohio University Theater Athens Christopher Lane George Apley Skin of Our Teeth Philadelphia Story Ewing Hall John Marquand George S. Kaufman Beacon Hill Boston

Streets of Athens Buzz With OU Alumni Homecoming

Crowded Athens streets fill with Ohio University alumni returning for homecoming. Among the visitors are John Van Tilburg Mansfield Ivona Troika New Kensington Pa Bill Hambel Jack Tom Lora Allen Zanesville Patty Denton Portsmouth Lois Roach Marietta Noreen Kirkner Youngstown Marilyn Miller Bella King Akron Anne Marsh Cincinnati Joan Cox Detroit Mich Jack Cowden Dayton J Prom queen Charlie Baker Youngstown Helen Reynolds New York Paul Miller Akron Chuck Burdette Akron Lee Barna Cleveland Roger Gadd Zanesville Darlene Kosco Akron Sybil Kopp Orwell John Robertson Warren Barbara Yost Atlanta Monk Fulmer Ashland Betty Kettler Cleveland.

Athens Ohio University John van Tilburg Mansfield Ivona Troika New Kensington Bill Hambel Jack Tom Lora Allen Zanesville Patty Denton Portsmouth Lois Roach Marietta Noreen Kirkner Youngstown Marilyn Miller Bella King Akron Anne Marsh Cincinnati Joan Cox Detroit Mich Jack Cowden Dayton Charlie” Baker Helen Reynolds New York Paul Miller Chuck Burdette Lee Barna Cleveland Roger Gadd Darlene Kosco Sybil Kopp Orwell John Robertson Warren Barbara Yost Atlanta, Ga Monk Fulmer Ashland Betty Kettler

Varsity O Alumni Attend OU Homecoming Weekend

Alumni from Varsity O mark the OU Homecoming weekend with attendees Francis Rhoten Mass Robert Coe Loring Connett George De Stefano J Clyde Edmundson William Jurkovic Rufus C Hopkins William Heins Wallace Luthy John Stauffer and Gerald Willison returning for the event.

Varsity O Francis Rhoten Mass Robert Coe Loring Connett George de Stefano J. Clyde Edmundson William Jurkovic Rufus C. Hopkins William Heins Wallace Luthy John Stauffer Gerald Willison

Mrs. Arrazola Honored at Athens Tea by Moore and McKee

Mrs. Carlos Arrazola of Barranquilla Colombia was honored at a tea hosted by Mrs. Goldie Moore and Mrs. Charles McKee at 305 East State Street. Attendees from Athens included Mrs. Arrazola her two sons Mario and Eduardo sang in Spanish, with photographs taken. The group plans to return to South America by plane after November 1.

Carlos Arrazola Moore McKee Goldie Moore Charles McKee Mrs. Moore E. State St Barranquilla Columbia S. A Arrazola Rhea Shumway WiLy Haqd Guy Moore Mario Eduardo Arrazola Alice Schuler Everett Grant Claudis Chappel Nita Ewing Joe K Ona Burson Athens Alda Whaley Columbus John Shumway Lancaster James McKee Patricia McKee Nelsonville South America

OU Sororities Present Homecoming Alumnae Attendance

Returning alumnae from multiple sororities plan Homecoming events at the University of Oklahoma. Names listed include Marilyn Emsley Betty Smart Anne Kelley Ann Spaller from Alpha Delta Pi and Eileen Marquardt Pat Lenhart Jeanne Reinhart Marilyn Martin Reinhart Ellen Wood Pat Sherman Marjorie McKee Jeanne Fisher among Pi Beta Phi and others from Alpha Gamma Beta Zeta Tau Alpha Phi Mu with alumnae traveling from Cleveland Youngstown Bay Village Clyde Crestline and Toronto. A dinner event honors Mr and Mrs Elmer Armstrong with guests including Frank Coe of Reynoldsburg. Mrs Coe previously Nell Blackwood of Athens.

Beta Phi Alpha Gamma Delta Theta Rho Phi Sigma Sigma Phi Mu Sorority Alpha Delta Pi Ann Spaller Anne Kelly Darleen Kosco Sybil Kopp Marilyn Emsley Dorothy Halle Dolores Shaveyco Loreen Balfour Lois Cooper Betty McConnaughey Clyde Lamb Louise Schroeder Betty Smart Betty Hicks Robert Ross Yvonne Walters Cannie Kofoed Grosvenor S. McKee Ohio University Alumni Association McKee Meadville Pennsylvania W. H. McKee University Terrace Marjorie McKee Grosvenor McKee Pi Beta Phi Eastern Air Lines Chicago New York City Alpha Delta Pi House Anne Kelley Ooo Pi Beta Phi Eileen Marquardt Lakewood Pat Lenhart Jeanne Reinhart Huntington Marilyn Martin Reinhart Ellen Wood Cleveland Pat Sherman Middleport Meedville Pa Jeanne Fisher Toledo Alpha Gamma Belta Athens Lynn Loomis Mary Ellen McCreery Youngstown Gail Shellemberger Bay Village Annette Mann Clyde Martha Jean Holcker Crestline Frank Coe Reynoldsburg Elmer Armstrong Anna Pearl McVay Nell Blackwood

Simple Home Remedy Promises Quick Fat Loss Solution

A home recipe advertises a fast fat loss plan using four ounces of Rennel Concentrate mixed with grapefruit juice in a pint bottle. Take two tablespoons twice daily, with a money back guarantee if results are not seen, claiming rapid reduction of fat from multiple body areas and improved vitality.

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