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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1947

Page

5

Phi Kappa Tea Honors New House Mother at 50 EE State St

Phi Kap Tau fraternity hosted a Sunday tea in its decorated chapter house at 50 EE State St to honor new house mother Mrs. George E. Whitaker. Guests included Dean Irma Voigt and several deans, plus alumni. Gene Haney and Jim Reddell led arrangements and greetings.

Phi Kappa Whitaker State St Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity George E. Whitaker George Whitaker Gene Haney Dave Bowyer Robert Davis Dean Irma Voigt Maurell Hawkins P. L. Peterson George Starcher Bullard Evan R. Collins W. S. Gamertsfelder Amy Weihr Fraternity Jim Reddell

Music Club Opens Fall Season in Athens Lodge Event

Mrs. A R Kresge hosted the Athens Woman's Music Club at North Wood Drive with Mrs. C C Millikan assisting. New president Mrs Harold J Rose outlined a year focused on American Music and folk song opening numbers. Mrs Maurel Hawkins led, Mrs Victor Goedicke played piano, and Mrs Margaret Benedict previewed the year’s program. Rebekah Lodge planned a 7 30 p m meeting at the IOOF Hall Wednesday.

A. R. Kresge Athens Woman’s Music Club North Wood Drive C. C. Millikan Harold J. Rose Maurel Hawkins Victor Goedicke Thomas Andrian Margaret Benedict Rebekah Lodge IOOF

Y Teens Attend Marietta Conference In Ohio

Eleven Athens High School Y Teen members joined advisor Miss Mary Conn et t and group leader Miss Ardath Hansen at the Y Teen Conference in Marietta Ohio on Saturday. Other items note local visits by residents and a birthday party for Emerson Stone at 205 East State with friends.

Athens High School Marietta Jackie Deem Marilyn Poling Pat Rohrer Connie Herbert Connie Koehler Zoe Baird Barbara Hope Helen Murphy Margaret Scott Lois Kail Nancy Packard Mary Connett Ardath Hansen

Mango Spaghetti Stuffed Pear Mangoes Recipe

Mrs Frank Dean offers a fall friendly dish using six green mangoes filled with spaghetti and hamburger. Bake covered in tomato juice or hot water for about 45 minutes to 90 minutes until done. Also notes hand woven blue and yellow rag rugs bought at Athens County Fair.

Frank Dean Second St Athens County Ralph Burdette Albany R. 1

Miss Eva Snow Honored At Clarks Chapel WSCS

Clark's Chapel WSCS held a housewarming for Miss Eva Snow on Sept. 24. Devo tions were led by Mrs. Nellie Phillips with assistance from Miss Snow and several WSCS members. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Walls and numerous relatives and friends.

Eva Snow Clarks Chapel WSCS Clark’s Chapel Nellie Phillips Lettie Hedges Nelle Bell Oliver Walls Ronnie Karen Sue James Bell Fannie Mae Munn Victor Carpenter Stanley Cooley Joy Patricia Eva Dale Goldsberry Elson Hedges Mary Hedges Robert Hedges Virgil Maxwell Anna Maxwell Arthur Koker John Snow

Formal Wedding of Lilian Brando and Harold Penninger

The wedding at Ireland Congregational Church Coolville occurred Sept 22 at eight pm. Miss Lilith Roberta Brando and Harold Kenneth Penninger exchanged vows in a white satin gown and navy suit before family friends and out of town guests.

Lilian Brando Harold Penninger Ireland Congregational Church Coolville Lilith Roberta Brando Iva Brando Washington, D. C Harold Kenneth Penninger W. T. Penninger Indianapolis Ind

OU Sororities Name Pledges

Pledges announced include Alpha Xi Delta members Dee Henry Barbara Algeo Donna Buck Pamela White all of Athens with several others from Ohio and nearby areas. Phi Sigma Sigma Beta Delta initiated Judy Feinsilber Plainfield N J Eudice Gittelson Cleveland Phyllis Tartar Youngstown and June Weisenberg Lancaster. After rush week the following girls were pledged Beverly Baker Thelma Feld Jean Goldberg Cleveland Joan Kraus Elaine Simon Youngstown Carol Levey South Orange N J Judy Swartz New York City Beryl Shapiro Cleveland Myra Speyer Columbus Beverly Task Naomi Selzman.

Dee Henry Barbara Algeo Donna Buck Pamela White Athens Charlotte Simon Cleveland Heights Patricia Young Wickliffe Ohio Janet Page Cuyahoga Falls Lois Heidenreich Hudson Arden Smith Youngstown Doris Bruwn Akron Helen Cowen Indianapolis Jean McArthur Ashtabula Jean Abernethy Jill Julyan Euclid Gloria Eyan Cleveland PHI Sigma Sigma Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority Judy Feinsilber Plainfield N. J Eudice Gittelson Phyllis Tartar June Weisenberg Lancaster Beverly Baker Thelma Feld Jean Goldberg Joan Kraus Elaine Simon Carol Levey South Orange Judy Swartz New York City Beryl Shapiro Myra Speyer Columbus Beverly Task Naomi Selzman

Tea for new Ohio University faculty at Women's Faculty Club

The Women's Faculty Club hosted a Sunday tea for new Ohio University faculty from 3:30 to 5:30 at the Club House. Mrs. Victor Whitehouse chaired flowers, with Mrs. Margaret Benedict overseeing arrangements. Committee members included Mrs. Ada Maccombs and Mary Ward among others. Florence Justin and Margaret Benedict served as host servers.

Ohio University Women's Faculty Club Victor Whitehouse Margaret Benedict Ada Maccombs Mary Ward Mary Connett Annie Gochnauer Sprague O. D. Morrison Florence Justin

Dream Dress at Style Show Captures Princess Gown Designer

Norman Hartnell of London designed the bridal gown for England's Princess Elizabeth and, as Neiman Marcus Award winner, showcased gowns fitting a princess at a local fashion show. Hartnell was among four designers honored for outstanding fashion contributions alongside Christian Dior Salvatore Ferragamo and Irene of Hollywood.

England Elizabeth Norman Hartnell London Texas Neiman-Marcus Hartnell Christian Dior Salvatore Ferragamo Florence Italy Irene Hollywood Dallas Tex Princess Elizabeth

West Side PTA Child Study Club Meeting Notice

Club calendar item lists West Side PTA Child Study Club meeting at 7 30 p m with Mrs Lewis McBride at 19 Curran Drive on Tuesday Also noted are WCTU Presbyterian Church gathering Wednesday at 2 p m with Higley Study Club at 2 30 p m and a program presented by Miss Mary Williams A bake sale sponsored by Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge is set for Saturday Oct 4 at Carpenter s Hardware Store.

West Side Pta Lewis McBride Curran Drive Higley E. R. Glazier Dalton Ave Mary Williams Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge Carpenter's Hardware Store

Marietta Paints distributed by regional firms

Marietta paints are distributed by Bardin Bros. Co. in Athens, Pomeroy Cement Block Co. in Pomeroy, and Plymale Wagner Co. in Gallipolis, expanding supply across southeast Ohio. The arrangement lists three distributors by city and company name.

Marietta Paints Bardin Bros. CO Athens Pomeroy Cement Block CO Pomeroy Plymale Wagner CO Gallipolis

University Theater Plans Four Plays This Season

Ohio University will present four plays this season ranging from light comedy to heavy drama. The run includes The Late George Apley More Born Skin of Our Teeth and The Philadelphia Story. Season tickets will be available in Athens and new drama faculty appointments are announced.

Ohio University University Theater George Apley Skin of Our Teeth Philadelphia Story Tahn Marnalland Claavea Neae Trond Meer Erne Kaufman Dan Totheroh Bronte Thornton Wilder Tallulah Bankhead Athens Christopher Lane Claude FE. Kantner School of Dramatic Art Kantner University of Oregon Medical School Robert G. Dawes Edward Hansen University of Denver Elizabeth Wetzel

F W Phillips Honored At Country Club Dinner

A surprise birthday dinner for F W Phillips was hosted by Mrs. Phillips at the Country Club. Decorations featured fall flowers and a candlelit cake. Eight guests attended including Mr. and Mrs. John McElroy, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Cole, Mr. and Mrs. John Cottrill, and Mr. and Mrs. James Klingenberg.

F. W. Phillips

Miss Mildred Banks Hosts Democratic Women Picnic

Miss Mildred Banks hosted the Athens County Democratic Women's Club October meeting at Banks Cabin New Marshfield Road with a covered dish supper. Mrs Blanche Cline opened the business and members were urged to mark Oct 8 for National Democratic Women's Day with a 1 30 pm NBC broadcast where President Truman will address women. The group meets Oct 20 at Mrs Howard J Ayler 52 Grosvenor St for officer installation dues payment and refreshments.

Mildred Banks Athens County Democratic Women's Club Banks Cabin New Marshfield Road Blanche Cline NBC Truman Howard J. Ayler Grosvenor St

New PTA Officers Installed At Mechanicsburg Meeting

Mechanicsburg PTA opened its September gathering with Mrs. Guy Morrison installing Florence Reeder as president and Wanda Rose as vice president. New committee chairs were named, attendance banner awarded, meeting moved to the third Friday, and home room mothers announced. Next meeting is October 17.

Mechanicsburg Pta Guy Morrison Board of Education Florence Reeder Wanda Rose Mildred Allen Morrison Burns Carlene Clark Victor Stanson Elson Bowles Vernon Shaw Raymond Duckler James Weins Morris Guthrie Charles’ Bolin Cloyee Martin Ralph Harris Wilma Cain John Collins Tom Hixenbaugh Otto Lawson John Ashton Ward Miller

Georgia Jones Weds Reid Parsons In Lewisburg Church

Georgia M Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs George M Jones formerly of Murray City WVa married Charles Reid Parsons son of Mr and Mrs C S Parsons Morgantown WVa at Old Stone Presbyterian Church Lewisburg at 230 pm Sept 1 The ceremony included organist Ruth Jackson and singers Mary Alice Young and the bridesmaid sister Mrs James Kenton Shawver Best man James K Shawver Usher Bill Worthington and Robert Jamison Afterward a reception at Greenbrier Country Club The couple will reside in Morgantown WVa

Victor Clark Coolville James Rogers Columbus Willard Brandeberry Earl Clark Clark Alfred Rogers Eva Lutz O. G. Brandeberry Alfred Russell L. C. Brafford Penninger Washington, D. C Washington Indianapolis W. T. Penninger Ind Iva Brando John Davidson Enos Lookado Leora Bingman Athens Herbert Moore Martha Smith Vernon Beatrice Harper Delia Meek John McHenry William Hubbard Jacqueline Mary Guy Kelly George Kelly Daisy Vaughn Tom Norris Emma Nelson Grace Howell Paul Howell Parkersburg Edwin Bingman San Antonio Tex Lizzie Wilson Alton Wilson Little Hocking George M. Jones Lewisburg W. Va Murray City Georgia M. Jones Charles Reid Parsons C. S. Parsons Morgantown W .Va Old Stone Presbyterian Church Ruth Jackson Mary Mary Alice Young James Kenton Shawver Roanoke James K. Shawver Parsons Bill Worthington Pittsburgh Robert Jamison Greenbrier Country Club Lewisburg High School Greenbrier College For Women West Virginia University Board of Governors Phi Sigma Kappa Greenbrier Military School U. S. Navy Donald R. Warehime Donnie Warehime Gallipolis Larz Bennett Boomer Alice Mae Miller Elizabeth Housby Alderson Alma Woodrum White Sulphur Springs

Fritz Kreisler To Open Columbus Concert Series 1947 48

Promoters Hast and Amend announce six star attractions for Memorial Hall season in Columbus. Fritz Kreisler opens Friday Oct 24 followed by Thomas L Thomas on Nov 21 Alicia Markova Anton Dolin ballet company with orchestra Jan 16 Artur Rubinstein March 5 Carmen Torres and Andres Segovia joint concert March 19 Farbman String Quintet April 2 with Edith Schiller as soloist Tickets at Heaton's Music Store Columbus.

William E. Hast A. Herman Amend Memorial Hall Columbus Fritz Kreisler Thomas L. Thomas Alicia Markova Anton Dollin Artur Rubinestein Carmen Torres Andres Segovia Vire Tuoso Farbman Sinefonietta Edith Schiller Heaton

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