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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1938

Page

7

Invitation to a Murder final OHIO Univ play in April in Ewing Auditorium

Ohio University Theater presents Invitation to a Murder directed by Dr. Robert Gates Dawes in Ewing Auditorium on April 20 and 21 at 7 30 PM. Open house on stage April 19 from 1 to 5 to view sets and equipment. Florence Meschan Margaret McCarrell lead a cast including Jack Swanson Denver Wood and Arvin Kniseley in a mystery thriller with a coffin organ music and eerie trap door atmosphere.

Ewing Auditorium California Ohio University Theater Robert Gates Dawes Florence Meschan Margaret McCarrell Terry Jack Swanson Denver Wood Arvin Kniseley Fred Fraser Reuben Plaskoff Alex No

Easter Social and Personal News in Local Church Circle

Mr and Mrs Tom Bennett hosted the Married People's Class of First Christian Church at the Bennett home Monday night. John Hoon led devotions from St John and a business session followed. The class sent Easter cards to all parents of members and 21 members enjoyed refreshments. New member Paul Neutzling attended with wife. A miscellaneous shower is planned at Alexander Presbyterian on April 22 for Mr and Mrs Arthur West. Dr S M Clifton and Mr Terry Coyne returned from a Miami, la spring vacation. In personals, Patricia Ann Sprague and baby Jack, Mrs J L Tripp, Mrs M F Tomlinson, Dr and Mrs J T Sprague with sister Mrs Merle Thomas, Mrs Everett Bingman recovering from surgery, the Scriven family visiting Massillon relatives, Gordon Whitwell and Eileen Sanders featured among Western Reserve students, and several Easter visits to Columbus noted.

Tom Bennett Guy Wanless First Christian Church Bennett Home John Hoon St. John Paul Neutzling

American Legion Auxiliary Benefit Bridge Event

The American Legion Auxiliary hosts a benefit bridge at the Legion rooms Thursday at 7 30 p m. Both contract and auction games offer high score prizes and a door prize. Chairwoman Mrs M C Morrison notes private party arrangements and candy refreshments with 15 or 16 tables planned. Tickets via Auxiliary members. president is Mrs Walter Baird. Edna Way of Ohio University Art Department departs Wednesday for the Western Art Association meeting in Milwaukee.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Rooms M. C. Morrison Legion Auxiliary Walter Baird Edna Way Ohio University Art Department Western Art Association Milwaukee Wis

Esther Cokonougher Graduation Recital Set in Memorial Auditorium

Athens soprano Esther Cokonougher will perform a graduation recital at 8 p m Sunday April 24 in Memorial Auditorium. She is a student of Margaret Benedict and member of Sigma Alpha Iota Kappa Delta Pi University Choir and Women s Glee Club. Accompanist is Eleanor Stiles. The program includes Mozart Brahms Paradische and Massanet arias and Chopin and Ravel piano selections. Cokonougher is daughter of Mr and Mrs H F Cokonougher of 230 W State St.

Esther Cokonougher Athens Margaret A. Benedict School of Music Memorial Auditorium Cakenougher Sigma Alpha Iota Kappa Delta Pi University Choir Women's Glee Club Eleanor Stiles Massanet Lie Clough- Leighter Miss Cokonougher H. F. Cokonougher State St

Athens Bride Weds Michigan Man in April Ceremony

Miss Betty Louise Kelser of Kalamazoo with Laurence Martin Halleck of Utah Place Kalamazoo married in Stetson Chapel at Kalamazoo College on April 9. Kelser, daughter of Karl Leland Kelser, attended Kalamazoo College and the University of Michigan. Halleck, a University of Michigan graduate and Delta Tau Delta member, works at Kalamazoo Tank and Silo Co. Norman Halleck served as best man. Easter weekend visits followed by relatives from Athens Columbus Stewart Chillicothe and Akron.

Betty Louise Kelser Kalamazoo Mich Laurence Martin Halleck van T. Halleck Utah Place Stetson Chapel Kalamazoo College Kelser Karl Leland Kelser University of Michigan Halleck Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Kalamazoo Tank and Silo Company van Halleck Norman Athens

Marriage Meddlers A Sequel to Married Comrades

Adele Garrisons serial scene follows Mary and I as they evade a detective after using a mirror to spy on two suspicious figures. They remark on unseen watchers, identify two key suspects, and plan to stay ahead, noting the detective’s blunder.

Detective Waiting Near Hotel Spies on Madge and Mary

In a late 1930s mystery, Madge and Mary discover a man watching them from a hotel doorway after a restaurant meet up. They deduce the watcher is not an official detective or tied to a top private firm, and speculate on who might be behind the surveillance. The scene ends with a hint of tomorrow’s continuation.

Pursang Lansfield Mary Dicky Dixie

Calendar Highlights From Local Meetings This Week

Catholic Ladies of Columbia hold special meeting at K of C Hall on Tuesday April 19 at 730 pm. Hobson Study Circle meets at Carl's Lunch 75 S Court St Tuesday 730 pm. Prof and Mrs L J Addicott host Tuesday Club at 55 Elmwood with dinner at 630 pm. Crime talk by C D Hopkins on United States crime. Tuesday Needle Club at 139 Grosvenor St 730 pm. Ohio University Symphony Orchestra performs as Fine Arts Week main event at Memorial Auditorium 8 pm. Daughters of Union Veterans meet Wednesday 730 pm IOOF Hall with inspection and refreshments. Higley Study Circle meets Wednesday 2 pm 46 Elmwood Place. Eastside PTA meets Wednesday 245 pm Principal Oliver Wood speaker. Pocahontas Lodge meets Wednesday 730 pm Red Men's Hall followed by potluck supper. William Whaley and guests visit from West Virginia Wesleyan University. Mont Wilson and family visit Harrisonville and Buckhannon guests with Earl Knight.

Ohio University Symphony Orchestra Memorial Auditorium Onn Daughters of Union Veterans IOOF Higley Study Circle W. A. Carpenter Elmwood Place William Whaley A. E. Whaley N. Congress St Woodrow Wilson Thadius Merideth West Virginia Wesleyan University Mont Wilson Buckhannon W. Va Earl Knight Harrisonville

High speed photo developing demo at OU

Ohio University photographer Raymond A. Paul showcased a four minute shutter image, with an 18 minute AP benchmark cited. He prepared a complete envelope ready to mail in 30 minutes, detailing rapid developing printing and mailing steps for journalism students.

Ohio University Raymond A. Paul Ellis Hall Associated Press Paul

Dick Stabile and Roy Eldridge Bands to Play at OU Junior Prom

Dick Stabile and Roy Eldridge will headline the Ohio University Junior Prom on May 6. Each 12 piece band will perform in 15 minute or half hour intervals from nine to two with intermissions. Tickets go on sale at Leigan’s Book Store.

Dick Stabile Roy Eldridge O. U's Ohio Uniersity John Belcher Belcher Stabile Ohio Louis Armstrong Leegan’s Lyman Davidson

Garden Club Members Tour Athens Gardens in Rain

Mrs. W. F. Copeland hosted the Athens Garden Club with a program by Mrs. Carl H. Beasley on the International Flower Show in New York. The event highlighted gardens, rare roses, herbs, and a 46 slide presentation, with plans for the Eleventh District meeting in May.

Carl H. Beasley Grand Central Palace New York Walter Porter Athens High School Federated Women's Clubs Copeland Williams Hocking Valley Athens Eleventh District of Garden Clubs Ohio Stansbury Middleport Athens Gardens

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Bennett WESTS Alexander Presbyterian Church Arthur West Cassie Irvin S. M. Clifton Terry Coyne Miami J. T. Sprague Patricia Ann Jack J. L. Tripp Howard C. Whiston Steubenville M. F. Tomlinson Zanesville Congress St Everett Bingman Athens RD James Scriven Larry Ronnie Birmingham Scriven H. O. Atkins W. Union St Bernice Atkins R. L. Sanders Oak St Gordon Whitwell Eileen Sanders Jane Kalina Western Reserve University Cleveland F. R. Baker Fred Baker Fred Robert Robert Rockey Selah Warren Edgerton Florence Rockey C. T. Warren Rockey Virginia Cox Art Spender Arnold Wolfe Columbus Chichesters Nature Clines Pharmacy Marietta Ave Legion Thens Messenger O. A. Music Hall Lydia Lash Evans Noble Grands Club L. E. Carpenter May Ave Elmer Finsterwald Bertha F. Dailey Kern St Dayton L. T. Dailey Michigan Chillicothe Earl Linton Stewart Carrie Hawk Frank Murphy Chester Edgar William Powell Maple St Evan Powell Marjorie Billy Akron Powell Adele Garrison Madge Catholic Ladies of Columbia K. of C. Hall Hobson Carl S. Court St Needle Club W. D. Wilds Grosvenor St Eastside Pta Oliver Wood Pocahontas Lodge Red Men's Hall Sven Jackson Middy Barrow Richard Atkins Thora Olson Thor Olson Woodard Ave Atkins Syracuse N. Y Photo News Corning Amos Matheny Floyd Matheny the Plains Maude Sams Donnie Stephen Benedict Naomi Bible Class Grant Michael Robert Hawk John W. Stewart Charleston Jack and Dean A. A. Atkinson Morris Ave W. F. Copeland North Hill Athens Garden Club Gallaher S. Court Street Grocer Stedman Company Athens, Ohio
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