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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1948

Page

5

Twelfth Night at OU Presented Tuesday Evening

The National Classic Theatre, directed by Clare Tree Major, stages Twelfth Night at Memorial Auditorium Tuesday at 8 p.m. for Athens AAUW sponsors. The tour follows a Columbus engagement. actors provide costumes and properties. Tickets at the box office and from AAUW members. Logan's sells reserved seats.

Memorial Auditorium Athens Aauw National Classic Theatre Clare Tree Major Columbus AAUW Logan's

Countywide Amateur Show at The Plains Features Ohio State Judges

An all county amateur show at The Plains High School on April 1 drew five schools. Judges were Mrs. Ann Charles of WOSU and Mr. Keith Kerr of Ohio State University. Winners include the Athens Trumpet Trio and the Athens Octet. Rome's Girls' Ensemble. Chauncey group The Jolly Five and others. First prizes grant radio time on WOSU. second prizes on WOUN. Performances dates pending. Masters of ceremonies Ray Allen and David Miller will introduce winners.

the Plains High School Ann Charles WOSU Ohio State University Keith Kerr Speech Jolly Five Chauncey Jack Lester Lowell Davis Ronnie Cline Tom Cline Stanley Friedburg Jack Dunlap Glouster Rupel Perkins Athens Patricia James Rome Elizabeth Lee Barbara Nogrady OSU Columbus WOUN Ohio University Ray Allen David Miller Athens County Council For Childhood Education B&pw Club Cline Helen Evans England Kindergarten Club Janet Wilson

Inter-Fraternity Council Ball Dances to April Showers Theme

About 1,300 attendees enjoyed a dance at the Men's gym with Bobby Sherwood and his orchestra. The event, themed April Showers, featured fraternity crests on the walls and was organized by Ed Roberto and Len Baron with Wes Silk handling publicity and Russ Millikan decorations.

Bobby Sherwood Cochairmen Ed Roberto Len Baron Wes Silk Russ Millikan

Band Concert Set for Silver Anniversary at Memorial Auditorium

The Ohio University Band will present a Silver Anniversary concert on April 25 in Memorial Auditorium. Dr. Frank Simon will guest conduct the evening. Tickets available at Logan's Book Store Koons' Music Gandee's Music and the student grill.

Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Frank Simon Logan's Book Koons Gandee’s

Eastern Star postpones family night event

The Amesville Euphemia Chapter Order of Eastern Star postponed its April 9 family night and pot luck dinner indefinitely, announced today by Worthy Matron Jeannette Robinson. Also reported is the Dayton wedding of Miss Ann Danford to Mr Robert Allery with the Danford family of Athens noted.

Amesville Euphemia Chapter Order of Eastern Star Jeannette Robinson M. D. Hughes C. E. Berry Ann Danford Dayton Miss Danford Robert Allery John Danford Athens South Park Danclede

Wives of Congressmen Sew Clothes For Spring

Washington report on congressional wives crafting their own outfits this season. Designs range from an afternoon dress in chartreuse and lemon to a navy cape suit, champagne silk pongee frock, peacock blue gown, and a tulip skirted white cocoon silk dress.

Lee Walsh Washington Congressional Club Congress Congressional Magda John J. Williams Walter H. Judd Leroy Johnson Wayne Morse Robert A. Grant Mrs. Morse Grant Mrs. Grant Washington, D.C John Taber New York Armstrong Rockwell

Figure Flattery In Teens Toys From ALICIA HART

A column advises slim teens to choose clothing that rounds out a boyish figure using pre made curvy designs. It suggests full skirts, pleats, peplums, drapery, and structured tops while avoiding straight silhouettes and clingy fabrics. Mrs Kermit Smith and daughter Judith Ann visit relatives in Marion.

Jersey Kermit Smith Judith Ann Marion Clarence McDonald the Plains

I Remember Mama movie review from Hollywood pages

A vivid notice on the film I Remember Mama set in 1910 San Francisco portrays Norwegian families with Irene Dunne in the title role. Supporting leads include Barbara Bel Geddes, Oscar Homolka, and Rudy Vallee with Ellen Corby praised for her timid part. the piece notes the Broadway roots and two hours and fifteen minutes runtime.

Hollywood San Francisco Irene Dunne Philip Dorn Barbara Bel Geddes Katrin Oscar Homoika Chris New York Cedric Hardwicke Edgar Bergen Rudy Vallee Kathryn Forbes Mama Ellen Corby Bergen

Luncheon Seating Etiquette for Women Guests

A guide directs arranging a women-only luncheon with a key tip to seat the guest of honor on your right for a courteous, intimate setting.

Current Events Club Hosts AHS Debating Troupe

The Athens High School Debating Club presented a melodramatic farce titled Upward and Onward at the home of Mrs. William Hannum on N Congress Street. President Mrs. J B Moffett led the meeting with Mrs. Wartman in charge of the program and Miss Flora Armbruster directing. Debaters Charles Frank Constance Herbert Margaret Robe Ann Rowles and Jane Windisch took part.

Athens High School William Hannum N. Congress St J. B. Moffett W. H. Wartman Flora Armbruster Charles Frank Constance Herbert Margaret Robe Ann Rowles Jane Windisch

Garden Club at The Plains Meets for March

The Plains Garden Club meets at Mrs. Grant Michael's home with sixteen members answering roll by naming favorite roses. Ruth Bridgewater conducts a session on Growing Garden Roses from soil prep to bloom trimming. Violet Bryan presents a paper on Polyantha Roses and hosts award contests go to Violet Bryan and Elva Cooper. Next meeting set with Mrs. Kenneth Barrows on April 28 at 67 N Lancaster St.

Grant Michael Plains Garden Club Ruth Bridgewater Violet Bryan Elva Cooper Kenneth Barrows Lancaster St

Brother Visits Brother in Columbus Hospital

Mrs Ella England of Chauncey and sisters from Nelsonville and Athens visited Clarence Stalder at White Cross Hospital. Stalder, moved from his parents home in Springfield four weeks ago, is reported improved after a serious condition. His parents Mr and Mrs Mila Stalder also visited Sunday.

Chauncey Ella England Olive Sommers Nelsonville Sue Stalder Judy Stalder Mary Tribe Athens Columbus

Chauncey Personals Visit Fans Big Ward Family Gatherings

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Marshall Ward and children Dana Tommy Ruth Marshall Kelly Betty Jo and Vearle Shafer of Beaumont visited Mrs Ward s brother Rev and Mrs Kelly Lowery of Stallings WV The group visited Logan WV area relatives and also called on Nile Davis Charles Ward and Leo Hartman of Columbus The Ward and Shafer party also visited Elisha Vititoe of Middleport and Ray Hartman of Zanesville preserving social update notes on local kinship travel.

Marshall Ward Dana Tommy Ruth Marshall Kelly Betty Jo Vearle Shafer Beaumont Charles W. Ward Leo Hartman Columbus Elisha Vititoe Middleport Ray Hartman Zanesville

Chauncey Ladies Aide Society to Quilt Thursday

Chauncey Methodist Church Ladies Aide Society will hold an all day quilting session this Thursday in the church building. The event is announced by organizers seeking participation.

Chauncey — Ladies Aide Society Chauncey Methodist Church

Plains Nazarene Ladies Bible Class Meeting Report

The April meeting of The Plains Church of the Nazarene Ladies Bible Class was held at Mrs Iva Rutter home. President Elzina Wharton and secretary Thelma Keeton led the session with devotions by Elizabeth Shafer and a Bible quiz led by Lela Shrieve. Guests included Mrs Martha Darnell and daughter Susan, Mrs Eleanor Powell and Patty Shrieve.

Chauncey Plains Church of the Nazarene Iva Rutter Elzina Wharton Thelma Keeton Elizabeth Shafer Lela Shrieve Martha Darnell Susan Eleanor Powell Patty Shrieve Carrie Channell Ella Locke Gustava Allen Alah Cline Viola Platt Gertrude Cabeen

Mrs. Bridgewater Sr Hosts Esther Bible Class

Mrs. Erle Bridgewater Sr of Chauncey will host the Esther Bible Class of the First Methodist Church Thursday night at her High Street home. A business session will be followed by a social hour and refreshments.

Chauncey Erle Bridgewater High St Esther First Methodist Church

Chauncey UMW Auxiliary to Meet at Parish House

The Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers will meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Church of Christ Parish House. A pot-luck supper will follow the business session.

Chauncey Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary United Mine Workers Church of Christ

Fierbaugh's Condition Unchanged at Columbus Hospital

W. H. Fierbaugh of Greens Run remains in a coma in a Columbus hospital after more than three weeks of illness. His wife Angeline and children Virgil, Doris Cordray, and Thelma Mamebourg have visited him during his long hospitalization.

Chauncey W. H. Fierbaugh Truetown Greens Run Columbus Angeline Virgil Fierbaugh Doris Cordray Thelma Mamebourg

Wife Wins Relief From Neuritis Pain

Thousands suffering rheumatism sciatica neuritis and neuralgia find relief with NORITO a fast acting formula. The ad claims rapid pain relief with an ironclad guarantee refund if the first three doses fail. Buy from your druggist today and endure no more pain.

Norito

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