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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1948

Page

6

Athens High spring activities mix sports and arts

Athens High students shift from basketball to baseball and other events as seniors rehearse a May 16 play. Alumni return for vacation open house while ensembles and instrumentalists prep for state auditions. The nine girls Ensemble and the East Side Barn Dance event highlight the week.

AHS Paul Lehman Suzanne Gooding Bill Wolfe Mel Thomas Lawrence Wamsley Harry Graham David Lewis Charlies Krauskopf Charles Franck Jim Biggins Athens High Nine Plains Tom Oldfield Dog” Tolson

Ohio University Theatre to stage Hedda Gabler this weekend

The Ohio University Theatre Players present Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen on Friday and Saturday at 8 p m in Memorial Auditorium. Admission is free. Cast includes Vici Cecchi Sid Cohen Al Rinaldi Micki Curland and Jim Thompson.

Ohio University Theatre Players Hedda Gabler Memorial Auditorium Vici Cecchi Sid Cohen al Rinaldi Micki Curland Jim Thompson Henrik Tbsen

Pi Kappa Alpha Founders Day Banquet Observed

Gamma Omicron chapter held a Founders Day banquet at the Presbyterian Church last Saturday with 92 attendees. Oscar Tisher spoke as toastmaster, Ralph Yeager discussed fraternity roles in democracy, and local clergy attended along with university guests and a Ladies Group dinner staff.

Gamma Omicron Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Presbyterian Church Ohio University Mem Bers Oscar Tisher Ralph F. Yeager Pi Kappa Alpha Yeager Luchs Frank Rosenburger Edward H. Metzker Alpha Xi Chapter University of Cincinnati Phillip L. Peterson Maurel Hawkins Carl Hanson Ethel Irvine The Albert Johnson Robert Lewis Edward Walters

Bathomear Class Holds Meeting at First Methodist Church

The Hathomar Sunday School class met in April at the First Methodist Church social rooms with 67 attendees. After dinner led by president R J Jackson, treasurer Mrs. Lowell Patterson reported finances and a movie Dr Jim was shown. Hostess committee served cake ice cream and coffee. attendees included Mr and Mrs Fred Wheaton Mrs Oril Carpenter Kathleen Campbell Rev Kellogg Fey and Mrs Charles Cooley Dr and Mrs Thomas R Biddle returned Sunday from Florida winter retreat.

Hathomar First Methodist Church Elass R. J. Jackson Lowell Patterson Jim Jackson Fred Wheaton Oril Carpenter Kathleen Campbell Kellogg and Fey Charles Cooley

Former Athens Resident Featured In Harper's Magazine

Bernarda Bryson, a former Athens resident and daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Charles Bryson, illustrated an article in Harper s Magazine April issue. She is married to artist Ben Shahn and resides in Heightstown New Jersey with three children.

Bernarda Bryson Athens Harper's Magazine Charles Bryson Stella Collins Seventeen Ben Shahn Heightstown N. J

Clayton Recital Delights Audience In Memorial Auditorium

On Sunday at Memorial Auditorium Richard and Kathryn Clayton offered the second of three Beethoven recital programs for piano and cello. The audience praised the depth and buoyancy of the Sonata in G major, Mozart aria variations, and Arnold Box's brilliant sonata. The next Clayton concert is May 9, and on April 11 Ohio University School of Music will present Peterson and Witzler in a joint recital.

Memorial Auditorium Richard Kathryn Clayton Beethoven Claytons Arnold Box Ohio University School of Music Philip Peterson Karl Witzler

Clarks Chapel WSCS Hosts March Meeting

Mrs Nellie Phillips and Miss Mary Phillips hosted Clarks Chapel WSCS for the March gathering. Helen Walls led devotions with Hazel Young assisting. Winners were Mrs Nelle Je, Mrs Helen Wallis, and Miss Anna Maxwell. Refreshments served by the hostesses with Esther Goldsberry assisting.

Nellie Phillips Mary Phill Clarks Chapel WSCS Helen Walls Hazel Young Lettie Hedges Nelle Helen Wallis Anna Maxwell Esther Goldsberry

Waterloo Pups Present Gypsy Rover Operetta Friday

Waterloo High School students present the operetta Gypsy Rover in the school auditorium Friday evening. Lead roles include Donna Liggett Barbara Kennard Barbara Graham Patty Kennard Forrest McKinley and others with a gypsy chorus and English chorus featured. Mona McDonald performs a solo dance with Adrian Collins as accompanist. direction by Orpha Dinsmoor.

Waterloo High School R Nm Eee Eee Prenene Donna Liggett Barbara Kennard Barbara Graham Patty Kennard Forrest McKinley Yvonne Blankenbeckler Arthur Sickels Robert Andrews Dewey Lowry Marion Mace Bert Allbaugh Donald Shingler Gene Smith Eldon Barrows Denver Scott Bill Pidcock San Jolly Patty Morgan Gypsy Evelyn Rosser Emma Jean Dickerson Dorothy Barrows Rosamond Mace Anna Grace Adams Beatrice Fair Glenn Adrian Collins Orpha Dinsmoor

Honor Leader of Xi Chapter Hosts Alpha Delta Pi Tea

Members of Xi chapter of Alpha Delta Pi sorority hosted a tea honoring their province president Mrs. Philip L. Hartz of Akron. The Akron alumna, who oversees all Ohio chapters, attended with housemother Mrs. Mattie Albaugh and officers Miss Janice Wiggin and Miss Mary Lou Tyson assisting at the tea. Invited guests included Ohio University officials, sorority alumnae, and fraternity and sorority representatives.

Xi Chapter Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Philip L. Hartz Akron Hartz Beta Tau University of Akron Ohio Alpha Delta Pi PTA Mattie <Albaugh Janice Wiggin Mary Lou Tyson C. C. Millikan A. R. Kresge Ohio University

Memorial Auditorium Sets Evening of Shakespeare and Music

April 6 features Twelfth Night in Memorial Auditorium at 8 pm. Also in Memorial Auditorium at 8 pm on April 8 0 French songs and folklore by Madame Rex and Monsieur Blanchard of Paris. May 9 hosts Kathryn and Richard Clayton in a cello and piano duo, final in a three concert series and the Silver Anniversary OU Band performance earlier in May.

Memorial Auditorium Madame Rex Monsieur Blanchard Paris OU Band Kathryn Richard Clayton OU Music Staff

Princess Elizabeth Rejects New Look Fashion

Britain's Princess Elizabeth rejects the new look with conservative taste preferring long hems not shorter than 14 inches and avoiding flouncy details. Prince Philip agrees the new style is crude, according to designers and friends. 600 WSCS members will conduct a rummage sale Wednesday at 8 a.m. in the basement of the First Methodist Church.

WSCS Methodist Church London Elizabeth Prince Philip First Methodist Church

Hints for Restful Sleep Relaxation and Sleep Hygiene

Practical tips to improve sleep focus on reducing light and noise. Use blackout curtains or sleep shades to block early morning light. Insert wax earplugs or soft pellets to muffle nighttime sounds. Reduce nervous tension with light evening exercise and a tepid bath. A decaffeinated hot beverage at bedtime is suggested.

Miss Adda Belle McAfee Receives License in Ecology Metology

Miss Adda Belle McAfee earns a state license in ecos metology after completing a course at Capitol School of Beauty Culture in Columbus. Daughter of Mr and Mrs KE R McAfee of Albany she graduated Albany High School in 1947 and now works in Columbus.

Adda Belle McAfee Capitol School of Beauty Culture Columbus KE. R. McAfee Albany Miss McAfee Albany High School

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