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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1936

Page

7

Ohio University Produces Drollities With Male Roles

Society notes celebrate Ohio Universitys all men musical comedy Drollities presented in Memorial Auditorium. Cast led by Robert Quigley and Ed Norris showcases cross dressing humor, lively songs, and a striking stage setting amid praise for Quigleys performance and the university quartet. An Easter cantata by Dubois is announced for Sunday at 4 30 p m at the Presbyterian Church.

Ohio University Memorial Auditor William K. Turner Jack Dalton Robert Quigley Jack South America Alice Ed Norris Jean Russ Cheadle Toots Cy Waffen Morey Bopkins al Jones Joe Penner Dubois Presbyterian Church Church Quartet Westminster Student Chorus Church Chorus Phillips L. Peterson

Townspeople and Ohio U. Students Applaud Drollities

Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson and many faculty members and students from Ohio University. A large audience gathered to enjoy a curtain time performance with numerous named guests and local dignitaries present.

Ohio U Co. E. Atkinson Eveleth Sam Harshman Betty Morris Ellen Biddle Joseph Thackrey Greta Lash Mary G. Ness Constance Leete Mariam Morse Edith Wray Dean Irma E. Voigt L. C. Staats Bernette Riggs Willanna Riggs John R. Johnson Mary Jo Twiss Virginia Hoover Thomas Hoover Isabelle Francis Mary Catherine Chute Harry Mettler Arabelle Chute Robert C. Chute W. H. Cooper Gladys Moore Isabelle Work Helen Maaser Hazel Willis W. S. Gamertsfelder Frank B Irene Witham Roy Houck Arthur Cornwell Raymond Slutz William Slutz

Lost Moonlight and Dancers Shine in Ohio Show

The article describes a musical comedy production with vivid costume details and a varied cast. Dancers, chorus members, and professors populate a lively stage, while Ted Weidermuth's orchestra backs original numbers by James McCullum and Ted Toll. Athens High School Home Economics Club members attend a Columbus convention with lectures on consumer education and displays.

Paul Matheny Paul Emma Vert Bert Cameron Miss Worry Bill Kircher Miss Meadows John Reid Miss Fairfax Harry Williams Ted Weidermuth Martin Alexander James McCullum Ted Toll Rocque Dominick Carl Smith Marty Ted Ball Johnny Brad Slack Prof. Blackhut Keith Lindley Rick Art Jim Colley Prof. Chewmeat Bob Bain Dr. Hilley John Werner Mr. Barks Pete Labrizzi Was Isgold Bruce Chaney Art Boots Andy Magulas Spike James Shively James Stratton Lewis Sutherland Chester Jablonski George Kuhar Norman Hutchinson Buddy Miller Ray Mahan Clarence Hayes Dan Hammell al Jones Joe Beckrest Ken Rogers John Orphan Ralph Penick Ted Rail Leo Martin Nick Pastutt Helen Worrall Hellen Utterback Louise Drake Mariam S. Morse Home Economics Department Athens Edna Carsey Ann Barlow Odessa Brown Betty Goodman Margaret Kelley Doris Finsterwald Athens High School Home Economics Club Ohio Home Economics Student Club Columbus Ruth Giesen Campbell Hall Ohio State University Marjorie Heseltine American Home Economics Association Ohio

Plains Faculty Hosts Afternoon Tea for Students and Faculty

The Plains education faculty hosted a tea in the Home Economics rooms with more than 50 guests to foster friendliness between faculty and students. Notable attendees included Dr. H. W. Masters, Mr. Dwight Pullen, and Dean T. C. McCracken along with several education department members.

Plains H. W Masters Dwight Pullen Elva Cooper H. W. Humphrey Edgar Bannon Adda Maccombs Educational Department Louise Diver Beryl Cone Betty Hardy Dorothy Thompson Doris Coon Helen Barnes Ruth McDonald Glenna Channell Margaret Lovsey Florence Dicken Iona Harrison Elizabeth Novotni Mary McClain Alma Lovsey Elaine Tinkham

Harrises and Halberts Return From 5000 Mile Trip Through Southland

Mr and Mrs Charles H Harris of 122 East State Street and Mr and Mrs W B Halbert of Sylvania completed a three week journey covering about 5000 miles through the South and Florida. They visited New Orleans and Sarasota and Venice Florida saw Ringling Brothers and met Athens youths Clifford Cornell and Roger Jones Jr at Kentucky Military Institute, then toured Miami and Stuart Florida with Frederick Halbert studying aviation.

Harrises and Halberts Southland Charles H. Harris E. State St W. B. Halbert Sylvania Florida Lexington New Orleans Antoine Gulf Port Sarasota Ringling Brothers Circus Venice Clifford Cornell Roger Jones Jr Athens Kentucky Military Institute Miami Halbert Frederick Maude Hutchinson F. M. Hutchinson Stuart, Fla George

Alumni Carnival and Bingo Benefit at Plains High

The Plains Alumni will host a benefit carnival and bingo party on Thursday April 16 at the new high school auditorium to raise funds for the Alumni Association. Planned activities include bingo, side shows, music, clowns, tumbling, a food counter and door prizes. Committee members are Don L Nelson chairman Russell Michael Carrol Thorne Joseph Tinkham Rennie Harrison Charles Savage Gene Coon Elmer Cade Raymond Tinkham and Veryl Whetstone.

Plains Alumni Association Don L. Nelson Russell Michael Carrol Thorne Joseph Tinkham Rennie Harrison Charles Savage Gene Coon Elmer Cade Raymond Tinkham Veryl Whetstone

Progressive Class Plans 3rd Annual Banquet at Central Ave Church

The Progressive Class of Central Ave M E Church organized plans for their third annual banquet at a Tuesday meeting. A three member committee Evan Edwards Harry Romine and Merritt Hysell was formed to arrange the April 1 event. Ralph Barker led the session with prayer after the class song. Fifteen members attended.

Central Ave. M. E Evan Edwards Harry Romine Merritt Hysell Ralph Barker Hysell

Backuses Visit Everglades Tropical Backroads Tour

The Backus family, owners of a royal palm nursery along the St. Lucie, journeyed deep into the Everglades spending two nights in a cabin of relatives in a tropical jungle. Pan ther tracks were sighted near their cabin one morning as they routed north through orange country to St. Augustine. They met Carl Beasley, Judge C F Rowland and son Bill in Florida and toured Charleston gardens before returning via Asheville and Norris Dam Tennessee.

Backus Everglades St. Lucie Orange Country Florida St. Augustine Carl Beasleys Judge C. F. Rowland Bill Charleston S. C Middleton Gardens Asheville N. C Norris Dam Tenn

April Social Calendar Highlights Local Events

Recital by Margaret Guthrie and Richard Imes at Music Hall Auditorium Thursday at 8 p m. Athens Motorcycle Club meets 7 30 p m at 69 Stimson Ave. Eighteen Athens Grange members plan hats and dresses with an 8 p m business meeting preceding a style show. Faithful Few Club hosts a steak fry 8 p m at Fish and Game Club House. Deborah Class meets 7 30 p m at 79 N High St. Friday events include Current Events Club 7 30 p m at 308 Highland Ave and AAUW Book Review at 35 Park PI starting 7 30 p m.

Margaret Alice Guthrie Richard Imes Music Hall Athens Motorcycle Club George Mathews Stimson Ave Athens Grange Grange Hall Faithful Few Club Deborah First Christian Church Charlies Knox N. High St Charles Kinison Highland Ave George Starcher Alexander Presbyterian Church E. R. Haning AAUW Park PI T. M. Wolfe George Martzolff H. T. Farrar E. W. Chubb Mary G. Noss Richland Ave Methodist Protestant Church Mechanicsburg Rebecca Morris McKee U. S. Daughters of 1812 Myrtle Mitchell Shannon Ave Chiefs Club I. N. McHarg New Marshfield Rd Ladies’ Aid Society of Richland Ave. M. P

Appomattox Day Observed by DUV Members in IOOF Hall

Daughters of Union Veterans held a Wednesday night observance at the IOOF Hall marking Appomattox Day, U S Grant’s birthday, and GAR history with songs, talks on Grant and Lincoln, a tribute to Lee, and birthday honorees. A March or April birthday list and period refreshments followed the patriotic program.

Daughters of Union Veterans IOOF U. S. Grant Appomattox GAR Matie K. James General Grant Nelle Pickering Lincoln Fred Slaughter Mary Haning Blanche Phillips Robert E. Lee

Forum Topic To Be On Child Welfare April 5

Athens County Social Service Forum schedules a Sunday April 5 session in Room 6 Edwin Watts Chubb Library. Superintendent A E Arnold of Nelsonville Schools will speak on Child Welfare with an open forum led by Miss Mulligan Judge SM Johnson and a County Schools teacher.

Edwin Watts Chubb Library A. E. Arnold Nelsonville Supt. Arenold

Committee Serves Lunch By Six Women

A luncheon was provided by a committee including Mrs. Blanche Dean Miss Nelle Pickering Mrs. Mae Harmon Mrs. Frances Strawn Mrs. Mary Haning and Mrs. Blanche Root as hosts.

Kate Shaver Edna Fleming Blanche McCune Beatrix Rosser Eltie Snow Mary Delle Maxwell Georgia Maggie Rose Partlow Fred Slaughter Blanche Dean Blanche’ Phillips Elizabeth Drake Sarah Seiple H. L. Atkinson Nelle Pickering Mae Harmon Frances Strawn Mary Haning Blanche Root

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Society News By Kay Murphy Men’s Glee Club C. C. Robinson Kim Boyer Kim Evan Moore Ohio University Quartet Dean John Sing Chet Evans Beppo Smart Stephen Herman Allen E.F. Sells Carl Beasley O. F. Rowland Lelong Tamiami Trail Cline Dresse Coats Navy Kayser Hose Kaveser Cochran S. Court Street Rauch’'s Bakery All Wool DUV Sentette PTA City Council Athens County Ironclad Coe's Gabardine and Patent Jean Adair Oxfords Alleen Woodworth Sterling
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