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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1950

Page

5

Easter Weekend Socials Touch Athens Area

Weekend visitors and local families shared Easter gatherings across Athens. William Sprague and other relatives visited relatives, while Sgt Max Lent returned from Washington to join his wife and child. Nearby travelers included Martina and Patricia Josten celebrating spring vacation, and Mrs Eva Ward noted for her 88th birthday.

Max Lent Washington, D Mary V. Lent Max, Jr Athens Route 1 Lent Pentagon Raymond Atkins Eva Ward E. Gates St Columbus Frank Johnson Ward Athens

Graduate Recital This Evening at Ohio University

The School of Music at Ohio University presents Elizabeth Krecker Gaius, soprano, in a graduate recital this evening at 8 p.m. in Music Hall. Landis Baker of Heidelberg College accompanies.

School of Music Ohio University Elizabeth Krecker Gaius Music Landis Baker Heidleberg College

American Legion Auxiliary DinnerSet for April 19

Annual anniversary dinner of the American Legion Auxiliary Fairfield Unit will be Wednesday April 19 at 6 30 p m at Lancaster Legion Home State officers and the department president will attend Members of K T Crossen Unit No 21 are asked to reserve by Saturday with Mrs Florence Waganseller 653 E Sixth Ave Lancaster A meeting for next Tuesday at 8 p m at the Legion home is announced by Mrs E L Mizicko publicity chairman Mrs Francis Wyckoff will speak on child welfare Members of the social committee planning the meeting are listed including Mrs J B Vanity and others

American Legion Auxiliary Fairfield Lancaster Legion Home Department K. T. Crossen Florence Waganseller Sixth Ave Lancaster The Legion Home E. L. Mizicko Francis Wyckoff J. B. Vanity Charles Farrow Russell Maples Francis LaVelle E. R. Horn Paul Ferry Harley Gilbert Wayne Ward Bert Barnes E. J. Shuler Stanley Bolen John Dana Robert Cooley

Drama program presented to Beta Sigma Phi group

Mrs Eleanor Ferrall and Mrs Jean Potts led a drama program at a Beta Sigma Phi meeting. They traced the evolution of stage plays with skits and pantomimes. Founders Day ball set for April 29 at the Athens armory with Bob Holloway and his orchestra 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Refreshments were served by Mrs Juanita Boyd and Mrs Mickey Gray.

Eleanor Ferrall Jean Potts Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Athens Armory Bob Holloway Juanita Boyd Mickey Gray

Mrs. Coates Hosts April Chase Ladies Circle Meeting

The Chase Ladies Circle gathered at Mrs. Mattie Coates home for an all day affair with attendees including Mrs. Pauline Martin Mrs. Ruth Carbaugh Mrs. Beulah Cordray Mrs. Ruth Martin and son Mrs. Bessie Goodin and son Mrs. Minta Chase Mrs. Maude Martin Mrs. Edna Smith Mrs. Julia Graham Mrs. Aurie French Mrs. Mary Chase Mrs. Mazie Hanning and Mrs. William R. Sullivan and daughter. May plans announced to reveal the old ceer sisters and exchange gifts at Mrs. Edna Smith’s home.

Coates Chase Ladies’ Circle Chase Ladies Circle Mattie Coates Pauline Martin Ruth Carbaugh Beulah Cordray Ruth Martin Bessie Goodin Minta Chase Maude Martin Edna Smith Julia Graham Aurie French Mary Chase Mazie Hanning William R. Sullivan Ceer

Rochester Philharmonic To Close Community Concert Series

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra led by Erich Leinsdorf will present the final 1949-50 Community Concert in Memorial Auditorium at 8:15 p.m. The program includes Bach Suite No. 3 in D major Stravinsky The Firebird and Tschaikovsky Symphony No. 5. Leinsdorf, 37, has directed major ensembles since 1943 and joined Rochester in 1947.

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Erich Leinsdorf Memorial Auditorium Igor Stravinsky Tschaikovsky Stravinsky Rochester Civic Orchestra United States Leinsdorf New England New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Ohio Rochester Group Iainsdorf Vienna State Academy Salzburg Bruno Walter Walter Toscannini Vienna Philharmonic Salz Cleveland Symphony Metropolitan Orchestra Havana Philharmonic Los Angeles Chicago Europe London Philharmonic Residenz Orchestra Holland Hilversum Orchestra The Hague

Community Concert Association Tightens Concert Etiquette

Harold Baedecker announces new conduct rules after complaints about town and high school students at concerts. In future, children may not sit in front rows without a parent. balcony policing will ensue and disruptive attendees will be asked to leave to protect audience enjoyment.

Harold Baedecker Community Concert Association

Harold Lloyd Jr to make debut in Our Very Own film

Hollywood notes reveal Harold Lloyd Jr making his screen debut as a high school Romeo in Sam Goldwyn's Our Very Own with Cathy Downs. he hopes to build a film career despite his father's lack of help. Other stars discussed include Ruth Hussey Bing Crosby’s acting craft and Lizabeth Scott changing roles with The Wall Outside.

Hollywood NEA Harold Lloyd, Jr John Barrymore, Jr Lloyd Sprig Sam Goldwyn Harold, Jr John Bromfield Hal Wallis Furies Leslie Howard Wallis Corinne Calvert Johnee Ruth Hussey Bing Crosby Mr. Music Laurence Olivier Tallullah Bankhead Lassie Bing Ruth Louisa Lizabeth Scott Mabel RKO Jane Greer Dennis O’keefe Lizabeth

Club Calendar Thursday Highlights at Local Congregations

The schedule lists UCD club at 2 p.m. hosted by Mrs. Lucy Michael of 96 Morris Ave. Current Events Club meets at 7 30 p.m. with Mrs. W H Radford of 43 Grosvenor. Needle Club at 2 p.m. led by Mrs. Dwight Mutchler of 76 Columbia Ave. McDougal WSCS with Emma Morris. Progressive Sunday School Class at Richland Ave Methodist Church with Mrs. Carrie Burson. Morrison Brown Hill 7 30 p.m. Nora Haning leads devotions and Yeager entertainment. Women's Association meets at Alexander Presbyterian Church hosted by Mrs. Jesse Conn Albany 2 p.m.

UCD Club Lucy Michael Morris Ave W. H. Radford Grosvenor St Richland Ave. Methodist Church Carrie Burson Morrison- Brown Hill Nora Haning Yeager Women’s Association Alexander Presbyterian Church Jesse Conn Albany

Birthday dinner honors Hollie Woodruff and Rosemary Newman

A Sunday birthday dinner celebrated Hollie Woodruff of Athens Route 5 and his granddaughter Rosemary Lynn Newman of Buchtel. Guests included Lee and Sally Woodruff, Gregory of Columbus, William and Sally McClelland with children, Nick Newman and children, Hallie Woodruff and sons, all gathered around jonquil centerpieces and decorated cakes.

Hollie Woodruff Athens Route 5 Rosemary Lynn Newman Buchtel Lee Woodruff Gregory Columbus William McClelland Sally Bobby Gary Glouster Nick Newman Prentis Eddie Micky Rosemary Tommy Hallie Woodruff Hallie Jr Jerry David Athens

Friendly Neighbors Club Holds Quilting Pot Luck

The Friendly Neighbors Club met Thursday afternoon for a pot luck dinner at Mrs. Ada Frost’s home. Members present included Mrs. Mae Radford, Mrs. Gladys Braley, Mrs. Gertrude Radford, Mrs. Leona Conant, and Mrs. Otha Ulbrich. The next meeting is set with Mrs. Aldine Crossen on April 20.

Friendly Neighbors Club Ada Frost Mae Radford Gladys Braley Gertrude Radford Leona Conant Otha Ulbrich Aldine Crossen

Athena Delphian Club Meets Last Evening

The Athena Delphian Club met last evening with Mrs. Dwight Mutchler at 76 Columbia Ave. Mrs. E. E. Woodworth reviewed The Rock Cried Out by Edward Stanley. Business meeting led by Mrs. Arthur H. Rhoads. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Athena Delphian Club Dwight Mutchler Columbia Ave E. E. Woodworth Edward Stanley Arthur H. Rhoads

Adopt older children for loving homes says clinic

The Worry Clinic urges adopting children aged 6 to 12 or teens, arguing older kids may be more grateful and reach full potential in a stable home. It cites case W-269 and notes psychological ties matter more than blood. Readers are invited to request Dr. Crane’s rating scales by mail to guide parental fit.

Charlotte B Charlotte

Easter Egg Hunt Held by AES Unit 127 in Guysville

The American Legion Auxiliary of AES unit 127 conducted an Easter egg hunt Friday on the church lawn for Guysville children. Afterward, youngsters went to the Legion Hall for refreshments by committee members.

Guysville American Legion Auxiliary AES Unit 127 Jimmy Ashcraft Dale Patricia Adams Marilyn Bernard Donna Lou Brown Janey Carol Copeland Renee Deeter Shirley Golden Julia Ann Stephen Haley Patty Hayes Shirly Sharon Shelly Hutchens Clarence Hutchens Lillian Rosalie Kim Janet Joy Karper Kathleen Denilda Merritt Buddy Diana Robinson Thelma Rodehaver Gladys Lee Simmons Judy Whaley Legion Hall Helen Karper Hazel Bernard Beulah Hutchens Grace Haley Mary Adams Myrtle Simmons

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