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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1945

Page

6

Social and Personal Notes for Sigma Phi Gamma Meeting

Mr Bert Trasin, president of Sigma Phi Gamma sorority, led the first season meeting at the American Legion Home on Monday evening Sept 10. Miss Jane Quest was named marshal, Miss Joan Mattheas chaplain, and Miss Virginia Fitzgerald pianist for the coming year. The Ways and Means Committee includes Mona Horton Helen Dorothy Oge and Emagene Davis. Flowers Committee members are Sue Blair Marianne Bailey and Betty Henderson. Installation services for Beta Kappes Chapter in Circleville Ohio will be Sept 22 and 23 at the Seneca Hotel in Columbus. Gamma P s Chapter Napoleon Ohio will install Sept 15 and 16. Hostesses for the September 24 party are Miss Bailey Mabel Harris and Cora Mae Yeager.

Bert Trasin Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority American Legion Tragin Jane Quest Joan Matttheas Virginia Fitzgerald Mona Horton Helen Dorothy Oge Emagene’ Davis Sue Blair Marianne Baile Betty Henderson Trasin Beta Kappes Circleville Ohio Seneca Hotel Columbus Gamma Ps Napoleon Qohio Bailey Mabel Harris Cora Mae i Yeager

Miss Elma Kathryn Smith Weds Sgt John Y Reuter

Miss Elma Kathryn Smith and Sgt John V Reuter wed in a Aug 31 ceremony at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Akron. Rev Frederick Kemper read the service. The bride, a Chester High School and Ohio University graduate and teacher in Athens City Schools, wore a navy and white dress. the groom served 31 months overseas with the 12th and 9th Air Forces and will live in Akron.

Elma Kathryn Smith John Y. Reuter Grace Evangelical Lutheran Luelle Smith George Reuter Reuter Chester High School Ohio University Athens 12Th 9Th Air Forces Pomeroy High School Omega Mele Pi C. A. Collins Akron Hus

Alexander Church Women Hear Program in September Meeting

The Alexander Church Women's Association met Friday at Mrs. Arthur Stuart's Albany home with Vice President Mrs. Emory Allen presiding. Devotional leaders were Mrs. F. H. Eccles and Mrs. J. O. Cottle. They reported on book and magazine donations to replace libraries destroyed in the Philippines and outlined ongoing support. The missionary program on India featured three reports including work at Allahabad Christian College and the Apticultural Institute, with Great Britain recognizing the American missionaries. A summary on India's political situation noted Moslem minority resistance to a native government, and Mrs. Henn DePue reviewed On This We Build, highlighting literacy and health challenges.

Alexander Church Women’s Association Arthur Stuart Albany Emory Allen F. H. Eccles J. O. Cottle Stuart Philippines Alexander Church India Juan Gil Sam Higembottom Allahabed Christian College Apticultural Institute Great Britain Wavell Henn DePue Nook Floren

Martha Mae Phelps Weds Wilbur James Martin in Newark

Mr and Mrs Edward Phelps of Glouster announce the marriage of their daughter Martha Mae to Wilbur James Martin son of Mr Wilbur L Martin of Vanalla. The ceremony was at 1 30 PM on Sept 2 at the home of Mrs Alice Frush Newark with Rev H Davis officiating. Martha wore fuchsia crepe and white carnations. Henrietta Phelps was maid of honor. Best man was Ray Norton. The couple will reside in Newark.

Edward Phelps Glouster Martha Mae Wilbur James Martin Wilbur L. Martin Vanalla H. ©. Davis Bremen Alice Frush S. 21St St Newark Reenter Henrietta Phelps Ray Norton Hollister High School Newark High School

Civic Concert Series names six stellar attractions for 1945 48

Columbus promoters William Erast and A Harmon Amend announce six attractions for the sixteenth season of the Civic Concert Series. Fritz Kreuster violin initiates the series at Mamozial Hall on Oct 26, followed by Thomas L. Thomas baritone on Nov 16, Alicia Markova with Anton Dolin and Ballet Theatre dancers on Dec 14, Alicia Markova praised as Pavlova’s successor. The Salvatore Concert Ensemble performs on Jan 18, Serpe Jaroff’s Don Cosackh Chorus and Dancers on Feb 25, and Met Opera Artists Ensemble presents scenes from seven operas on Mar 13 including Barber of Seville and Tosca.

William Erast Harmon Amend Columbus Fritz Kreister Witl Mamozial Hall Thomas L . Thomas Ballet Theatre Alicia Alar Lhova Anton Dolin Ensemble Alicia Markova Salvedo Serpe Jaroff Don Cosackh

Homecoming for Love brothers and church event announced

A family gathering honors Cpl George Stanley Love and Pfc Nolan W Love returning from overseas service with Good Conduct Medals and five battle stars. Also announced is Mt Liberty Church Home-Coming at Cutler Route One on Sept 16 with basket dinner at noon and preaching at 2 pm, followed by a rummage sale by WSCS at City Hall Athens on Sept 15 starting 9 am.

Clifford Love Route Four Athens Cpl George Stanley Love Africa Sicily Italy France Germany Pfc Nolan W. Love Mronths Corsica Patrina Ann, Pic Nola Jean Lewis Steinmetz Deloras Donald Daniel Bobo Orville and Owen Hasey Chappell Bobby de Witt Sloane Woodrow Bobo Camp Atterbury Ind Indiantown Gap MT. Liberty Janus and Mt Liberty Cutler WSCS Union Methodist Church City Hall

Constipation relief claim for PRU LAX shown in ad

An Athens Pharmacy advertisement touts PRU LAX as a laxative to relieve constipation gas and bloating. The copy describes relief after use and urges readers to buy now with a money back guarantee and cautions to use as directed.

Local Personal Notices From Athens Area

Reverend and Mrs. Fred E. Luchs and family return to the Presbyterian Manse at 13 W. College Street after a month near Knox Pennsylvania living in an abandoned house. Nell Foster, former WLW soloist, visits her parents in Athens before heading to New York City to study with Madame Leonard. Mrs. Kishler, former dancing instructor, leaves Chicago to resume teaching in the city schools. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pavlish of Cleveland also visit. Dwight H. Rutherford and daughter Nancy return from a ten day trip to Urbana Beach Williamsburg and Jilton. Lt J A Bruckner arrives from Hawaii to visit Athens. he will rejoin duties in California. Lt J B Harrison, on leave, visits Athens. teaches at Ohio University. Irene L. Devlin and Betty Abi McDow spend weekend in Athens. Seaman Rotramel returns to Chicago. Mrs. William Anderson visits Athens while Mrs. Stack is in Wisconsin and Anderson’s home is in Nelsonville.

Hev Fred E. Luchs Iamily Lewis Mark Michael Jane College St Nox Pennsylvania Luchs Reformed Church Knox Music Institute Yak Kenyon College Nell Foster R. A. Foster New York City WLW Cincinnati Dorothy Kishler Athens Chicago Mra Washler Charles D. Bull Franklin Ave Tom Navy Bob Campion School Wisconsin Andrew Pavlish Cleveland Bill Pavlish Kish Jer Ohio University Dwight H. Rutherford Nancy Urbana Beach Williamsburg Virginia Jlinton

Ernie Pyle G I Joe Film At Athena Faces War Woes

Ernie Pyle story of G I Joe screens at the Athena for four days next weekend with a lean cast and two deliberate concessions to realism. It highlights a love story amid war and shows a Yank officer marrying a nurse and a few intimate moments in an ambulance shelter. The film aims to portray war weary soldiers and their restrained emotions while including a sequence with Axis Sally to evoke wartime propaganda and longing.

Ernie Pyle Lester Cowan United Artists Athena Cowan Sally

Dinner Party For Teachers And Guests

Mr and Mrs Walter Maccombs hosted Saturday at seven for the Plains schools faculty pre school dinner. Guests included Dr John C Baker Dr and Mrs T C McCracken Dr A B E Sias and many local teachers and guests with Ann and Jane Maccombs assisting in serving.

Walter Maccombs W. Carpenter St the Plains Schools John C. Baker T. C. McCracken A. BE. Sias Glen Hanes L. V. Calvin Impr H. W. Humphrey Melvin Danielson Louise Jane Diver Beryl Cone Mary Louise Pierce Alice ‘Maccombs Elva Cooper Alta Cooper Irene Elliott Ebba Wahlstrom Vera Sproul David Booten Davis Annie Gochnauer Ann Jane Maccombs

Club Calendar Wednesday Meetings Schedule

Wednesday Mothers Circle meets at 7 20 p m at 17 Riverside Drive the roll call notes vacation incidents. Pythian Sisters gather Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the LO C F Hall first meeting since dispensation in June. Catholic Ladies of Columbia meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the K of C Hall. Thursday So Sew Sewing Circle meets at 8 p m with Mrs Frank Ayers 68 E Mulberry St.

Mother’s Circle C. R. Morrison Riverside Drive Pythian Sisters C.F. Hall Catholic Ladies of Columbia K. of C. Hall Thursda So-Sew Sewing Circle Frank Ayers E. Mulberry St

Class Elects New Officers at Hocking St Church of God

Class Six of the Hocking St Church of God hosted a potluck supper at Mrs. Pearl Conant’s home on Halloween eve. The program was planned by Mr and Mrs Jack Robinson. New officers for the year are Mrs Dorothy Lenigar president, Mr Jack Rotingon vice president, Mrs Henry Barnes secretary-treasurer, and Mrs Nellie Hooper in charge of the Dower fund. A Halloween party was planned at Mr and Mrs Pant Ayers’ home.

Hocking St. Church of God Pearl Conant Thuraidy Jack Robinson Dorothy Lenigar Jack Rotingon Henry Barnes Nellie Hooper

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