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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1950

Page

8

Women's Music Club Opens Season With Mrs Nessley Host

The Athens Woman's Music Club held its first meeting of the season at Mrs. Carl Nessley's home with Mrs. Clark Williams assisting. Dr. Neal Glenn spoke on teaching music as part of the year’s theme Music for Pleasure. Performances included Liszt and Mahler pieces by students and Mrs. William McDonald, with piano and violin solos and Christine Baker accompanying.

Athens Woman's Music Club Carl Nessley Athens Clark Williams Neal Glenn William Brophy H. Westcott Roach John C. Baker Mahler L. C. Mitchell

Alpha Xi Delta Hosts Open House and New Births

Alpha Xi Delta plans an open house Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. with social chairman Pat Young of Cleveland. Music by Jim Seifert and George Tassian, both from Youngstown, and refreshments will be served. Also listed are recent pledges and initiates with names and hometowns. A birth announced for Randall Wayne Brooks on Sept. 12 at Sheltering Arms Hospital, with grandparents named.

Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Pat Young Cleveland Jim Seifert George Tassian Youngstown Alpha Xi Delta Sallie Algeo Athens Martha Nelson Findlay Barbara Carolyn Heider Ironton Grace Herberl Scarsdale N. Y Martha Wortman Bellefontaine Sue Soulpaugh Shaker Heights Artis Wonn Canton Allison Smith Kathe Thompson Ruth Jones Mary Tolles Sally Richards Pavonia Beverly Spurgeon Joyce Pennington Cincinnati Rosemary Hartman Marietta Lee Dela Torre Hawaii Pat O’brien Otway Jay Downer Monongahela Willard Brooks New Marshfield Randall Wayne Sheltering Arms Hospital

Community notices of visits and travel

Mr and Mrs Herbert Davis and children return home from a week with Mr Davis parents in Cincinnati. Mrs H E Miller visits her mother in Knox ville Tennessee. Mr and Mrs R L Morton host Mr and Mrs Glen Strole guests from Chadbourn North Carolina. Mrs Strole was roommate of Mrs Morton at Ohio University. Frank Johnson, brother of Mrs W F Bricker, is taken to Veterans Hospital Huntington West Virginia for treatment.

Herbert Davis Washington St Davis E. J. Davis Cincinnati R. L. Morton High St Glen Strole Chadbourn N. C Stroles Chesterhill Strole Frank Johnson W. F. Bricker Athens Veterans' Hospital Huntington W. Va

Pi Beta Phi Announces Pledges at Ohio Alpha Chapter

Fifteen girls were pledged to Ohio Alpha Chapter of Pi Beta Phi Sorority Monday evening. Names include Jo Ellen Goddard and Jean Iaine Gotfried from Athens, Dorothy Boettner and Barbara Fox from Akron, Joyce Herrold from Lancaster, Eleanor Moore from Warren, Shirley Keller from Columbus, Carolyn Van Hessen from Cincinnati, Judy Romine from Pt. Pleasant W Va, Sally Ward from Cortland, Lou Laidlaw from Rocky River, Alice Blair from Chillicothe, and Jane Sharp and Joyce Piper from Cuyahoga Falls.

Ohio Pi Beta Phi Sorority Jo Ellen Goddard Jean- Iaine Gotfried Athens Dorothy Boettner Barbara Fox Akron Joyce Herrold Lancaster Eleanor Moore Warren Shirley Keller Columbus Carolyn van Hessen Cincinnati Judy Romine Pt. Pleasant Sally Ward Cortland Lou Laidlaw Rocky River Alice Blair Chillicothe Jane Sharp Joyce Piper Cuyahoga Falls

CCL Group Elects Officers

The Youth Activities Circle of the CCL met at Mrs. Clark Daily’s home. Officers installed include President Mrs. Vincent Jukes Vice President Mrs. Vic Sherow Secretary Mrs. Fred Weber and Treasurer Mrs. Willard Barker. Jukes and Sherow named delegates to the state CCL meeting in Springfield October 5 and 6.

CCL Clark N. College St Vincent Jukes Vic Sherow Fred Weber Willard Barker Jukes Gaige Paulsen H. C. Dorman E. H. Gaylord

Annual Inspection At Albany Grange

Albany Grange conducted its annual inspection Saturday night with Deputy Master and Juvenile Matron Mr and Mrs Harry Henry Amesville as inspecting officers. The third degree was exemplified. Marguerite Scott presented the program piano solo by Theresa Poston a skit by Mr and Mrs Henry Bobo and Arthur Van Dyke a reading by Melva Radcliffe a talk by Dale Scott readings by Alta Miller and Marguerite Russell and music by O D Pincelli. A sewing contest by three men was won by Henry Bobo Booster night will be September 30.

Albany Grange Harry Henry Amesville Marguerite Scott Theresa Poston Henry Bobo Arthur van Dyke Melva Radcliffe Dale Scott Alta Miller Marguerite Russell O. D. Pincelli

Clover Farm Employees Entertained at Windy Hill

More than 100 guests from Clover Farm Stores attended a Sunday gathering at Windy Hill the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Beasley. A 4 30 picnic supper and a wiener roast followed. Children rode ponies as guests included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Beasley York Pa Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hess Lancaster Pa Mr. and Mrs. Richard Holzer Lancaster and the Rev and Mrs E J St Louis Toledo.

F. R. Beasley Windy Hill F. J. Beasley Company Clover Farm Carl Beasley York Robert Hess Lancaster Richard Holzer E. J. St. Louis Toledo

Sigma Kappa Announces Pledges at Western Party Banquet

Sigma Kappa Sorority held a Western party for rushees at 95 University Terrace Friday. Banquet speakers included Mrs. Catherine Lathrop e province president and Miss Ima Voigt at Van Meter's restaurant Saturday. Pledges listed include Jean Davidson Gragin Falls Hazel Smith East Liverpool Doris J Moyer Zanesville Marjorie Ann Nast Cleveland Marilyn J Forster Mansfield Melissa Alden Pittsburgh Ann Berry Canton Camille L Davis Warren. New initiates are June Cotner East Cleveland Annabelle Bomell Ashland Anita Campbell Cleveland and Margaret Laux Steubenville.

Norma Weaver Dover June Cotner East Cleveland Annabelle Bomell Ashland Anita Campbell Cleveland Margaret Laux Steubenville

Funeral held for Mrs. Mary Aleshire in The Plains

Relatives attended the funeral at Dowler Ferguson and Hughes Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Harold Mowery for Mrs. Mary Aleshire. Music featured Dorothy Cade Mary Lee Hardy and Mrs Ray Shafer. Burial followed at West Union Street Cemetery.

Dowler, Ferguson and Hughes Funeral Mary Aleshire the Plains Harold Mowery Dorothy Cade Mary Lee Hardy Ray Shafer

Wives urged to guard marriages with romance and frills

In a controversial column the Worry Clinic counsels wives to boost romance after age 40. Myrna G. is cited as frugal, with her husband urging nicer dresses and stockings to maintain his affection and financial support.

Myrna G Myrna

Women’s Republican Club Hosts Candidates Wives

Approximately 250 guests attended the Athens County Women’s Republican Club dinner at Mrs. I. R. Fairchild’s home. Wives of state candidates spoke, with Marian Blair of Warren praising the state platform. Congress member Thomas A. Jenkins and local leaders spoke. a future supper and meeting planned at Mechanicsburg School on Oct 16 at 6 30 p.m.

Athens County Columbus Thomas A. Jenkins Congress Earl Hilleary Nelsonville Tom Hoover Athens Women's Republican Club Taft Committee Mechanicsburg School

Professors Kantner Host Faculty Get Acquainted

Prof. and Mrs. Claude E. Kantner entertained Ohio University Drama and Speech staff at their Peach Ridge Road home. Honor guests included Prof. L. C. Staats and Vincent Jukes, both beginning their 21st year on the faculty, with short talks and refreshments. Attending were Dean and Mrs. Siegfred and many department members and new staff arrivals.

Ohio University School of Dramatic Art Claude E. Kantner Peach Ridge Rd L. C. Staats Vincent Jukes Kantner Earl C. Siegfred The College of Fine Arts Gordon Wiseman Marvin Robinson Elizabeth Anderson Virginia Hahne Staats A. C. la Follette Christopher Lane William J. Lewis

Initiation and Banquet at Delta Tau Delta Beta Chapter

Delta Tau Delta Beta Chapter initiated thirteen new members Sunday at the fraternity house. Prof. F. B. Gullum was guest speaker. Alumni Dewey M. Goddard A Dunkle King Harold C. McCord How ard Yenson attended the banquet. Initiated: Peter R. Yensen William D. Woomer Joseph T. Mickey Charles James Alan Uncapher Robert Beattie Jack Hobwright Richard Haffner Edgar R. McGreevy Charles King Nicholas Moroz Joseph DeCosmo Robert Kramer.

Beta Delta Tau Delta F. B. Gullum Dewey M. Goddard Athens A. Dunkle King Wellston Harold C. McCord Worthington Howard Yenson Peter R. Yensen William D. Woomer New Kensington Joseph T. Mickey Steubenville Charles James Martins Ferry Alan Uncapher Ashland Robert Beattie East Cleveland Jack Hobright Mingo Junction Richard Haffner Edgar R. McGreevy Junction City Charles King Nicholas Moroz Fairport Harbor Joseph DeCosmo Canton Robert Kramer Terrace Park

Athens Community Concert Association HQ Number Noted

The headquarters telephone for the Athens Community Concert Association at Gandee's Music Shop is 0386. Workers are urged to report as promptly as possible.

Athens Community Concert Association Gandee’s

Thursday Club Calendar Highlights Local Meetings

The calendar lists multiple meetings: Deborah Class of First Christian Church at 2 p.m. on 21 Stimson Ave with Mrs. Jesse Poston. Presbyterian Church group dinner at 6 p.m. with Mrs. J. R. Gentry on Peach Ridge Road. Chit with Mrs H. G Householder at 11 N. Lancaster St. at 2 p.m.. Current Events Club at 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. E. L. Church. Albany WSCS with Mrs. Edith Baughman at 2 p.m.. Transportation group meeting at the bus station at 1:30. Rebekah Lodge 206 inspection. Central PTA at 2:45 at Athens High School with Supt. Barker. Bishop Class at Central Ave Methodist Church with Mrs. Pearl Clark at 7:30. Ladies Auxiliary Eagles hall potluck. Amere Needie Club with Mrs. E. D. Shrout at 2 p.m.. Bates WSCS all day meeting. Sew-So-Sewing Club with Mrs H. J. Parker at 7:30.

Deborah First Christian Church Jesse Poston Stimson Ave Presbyterian Church J. R. Gentry Peach Ridge Road H- G Householder Lancaster St Albany WSCS Edith Baughman Rebekah Lodge Stewart Central Ave. Methodist Church Pearl Clark Brown Ave Eagles Hall Amere Needie Club E. D. Shrout Bates Wscs

Delphian Club Holds Meeting Review of Yankee Auctioneer

About 25 members of the Delphian Club gathered at Palmer Street for a review of the book Yankee Auctioneer. Mrs A H Rhoads presided with Mrs Dwight Mutchler assisting the hostess and refreshments provided by Mrs B A ter Connie and others.

Re DK Invereer Athena Delphian Club A. H. Rhoads George H. Bean Palmer St Dwight Mutchler B. A Ter Connie

Mrs Karl H Kasten Hosts Bridesmaid Luncheon

Mrs Karl H Kasten entertained eight guests at the Maramor in Columbus with Alice Ann Kasten as she prepares to wed Leman G Beall Jr of Columbus. The event featured American Beauty Rose and aqua decorations ahead of the wedding at Maple Grove Methodist Church.

Karl H. Kasten N. Congress St Alice Ann Leman G. Beall, Jr Columbus Maple Grove Methodist Church Maramor

Baldo announces birth of son Christopher Monroe in California

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Baldo of Berkley California announce the birth of a son Christopher Monroe on September 16. This is their second son and third child. Mrs. Baldo is the daughter of Mrs. Louise H. Langenberg of Cambridge Massachusetts, and the late Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Higgins.

Christopher Baldo Berkley Calif Christopher Monroe Baldo Louise H. Langenberg Cambridge Mass J. M. Higgins

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Women’s Music Club Sirouhee Arpee Liszt le Rossignol Alapieff William McDonald Wieniawski Scott Kreisler Mozart Christine Baker Lydia E. Pinkham West Union St Uhlman’s S. Court ST Fawcett Chesterkill H. E. Miller E. State St Knoxville, Tenn Pi Beta Phi CCL Group Sigma Kappa Tive Worry George W. Crane Claude Kantner Roberta Gordy Leila Bennett Ray Johnston Carlson Thomas Thomas Ludlum Casimir F. Schesky Robert W. Howe Oliver Welsh William J. Allman Edward Penson Robert H. Moore James C. Teegarden Archie M. Greer Frank S. Pendleton Marvin W. Ulmer Irma Connette Harry O. Dalva Floyd Heckert Coover Staats Vie Sherow O.oo E. L. Church Central Pta Little Theatre Athens High School Supt. Barker Ee Ae H. J. Parker Poplar St Delphian Club Rayon Harris Furn Court St Sulvay W. State Quick's Rembrandt & Jamps Neds Athens, Ohio Ue Iy nNsu Ipe Athens National Bank
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