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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1952

Page

5

First Nighters See Final OVST Play Pursuit of Happiness

Near capacity audience enjoys the Ohio Valley Summer Theatre season closer Pursuit of Happiness. The social satire set in Revolutionary days features a strong cast including Spencer Steenrod and Betty McCaskill with Christopher Lane directing. Proceeds support the student Green Room fund and OVST Curtain Calls events.

Ohio Valley Summer Theatre OVST Spencer Steenrod Connecticut Aaron Kirkland Betty McCaskill Rhoda Reffett Prudence Matyas Belle Hungary Max Christmann Harry Peckham Thaddeus Jennings William Kearns Lyman Banks Joan Pearlman Meg Bennett Coy Virginia Cavalry George Clark Mose Liberty Francis Frebault David Whipple Sons of Liberty Lawrence Armina Marshall Langer Christopher Lane Floyd Heckert Margaret Davis Ohio Valley Theatre Summer Theatre Board Harold Baedecker G.R

Social Calendar Highlights for Albany Area Granges

Albany Grange hosts ice cream supper at 5 30 p m in the hall with Summitt Grange at 8 p m for third and fourth degrees conferred by Athens Grange. Haga homecoming service at 1 p m Sunday. Descendents of Marion and Thedora Bridge Corner hold a basket dinner in Blacklick at 1459 Waggoner Rd. Call Mrs William Henry for details. West family and Kyle family reunions planned with basket dinners. Albany Grange attendees to church services 8 p m at Albany Methodist Church. Boudinot family reunion and running at Rising Park Lancaster scheduled noon. Waterloo Band Boosters host a round and square dance at the high school from 9 to 12 with Buckeye Ramblers.

Albany Grange Hall Summitt Grange Athens Grange Marion Thedora Bridge Corner Lawrence Connors Waggoner Rd Blacklick William Henry Waterloo Band Boosters Buckeye Ramblers

Scouts Plan Water Play Day At Crystal Pool

On Monday August 4 the last of 12 Girl Scout and Brownie swimming lessons will be offered at Crystal Pool. About 135 girls have participated under Don Flowers with volunteer instructors, receiving Red Cross junior lifeguard badges.

Crystal Pool Don Flowers Red Cross Bernard Black Richard Rutkoskie Russell Hall William Trout Sabra Dunlap Sandy Yuill Donna Booth Jean Max Ferguson R. W. Hollingsworth C. R. Morrison Scout

Dinner for Putnam sixth graders at Cordelia Peaster home

Miss Cordelia Peaster hosted a dinner for the Putnam School sixth grade girls at her patio grill last evening. Assisted by her mother Mrs. L E Peaster and Miss Marilyn Foxen, the gathering marked a final get-together before junior high with guests Sharon Downard Judy Hill Barbara Collett Rebekah Laughlin Anita Wallace Alice Mills Barbara Corradini Beverly Corradini and Francis Peaster.

Cordelia Peaster Putnam School Charles St L. E. Peaster Marilyn Foxen Sharon Downard Judy Hill Barbara Collett Rebekah Laughlin Anita Wallace Alice Mills Barbara Corradini Beverly Corradini Francis Peaster

Pleasanton Methodist Church Holds Summer Homecoming

The Pleasanton Church observed its annual homecoming on July 6 with a midday basket dinner. Rev. Kenneth Frazier led the morning service and an afternoon program followed the business meeting in which old officers were reelected. Ruth Dixon gave a talk on Fishers of Men joined by Reverends Frazier and Covert.

Pleasanton Methodist Church Kenneth Frazier Ruth Dixon A. H. Dixon Massillon Athens Frazier William Covert

Garden and Nature Club Picnic at Mrs George Ford Home

Mrs. George Ford hosted a Garden and Nature Club picnic dinner for 10 members and guests. Mrs. Ray Smith led the business meeting planning a flower display for the Athens County Fair. A social hour followed.

George Ford Garden and Nature Club Ray Smith Athens County

Birth of Kenneth Devern Davis in Athens

Parents Mr and Mrs Kenneth H Davis of Athens Route 3 announce the birth of a son Kenneth Devern on July 11 at Mount St Mary Hospital. Grandparents are Chester Davis, Athens Route 3 and Ronald Decker. Murray City Mr Davis serves in the U S Navy at Norfolk Virginia.

Kenneth H. Davis Athens

Visitors and Travels Highlight Ohio Golf Meet and Tours

Lynn Gardner and Susie Hall visit Reynoldsburg with Mrs. J. H. Gardner while attending the Ohio open golf meet at Miami Valley Country Club in Dayton. Miss Nella Richards hosts dinner at Lake Hope Lodge for Sabra Armstrong and others. multiple trips frame a week of social and business outings across Columbus and Athens.

Robbin Gardner Robert Littler Earl Christiensen Earl Davis Dayton Miami Valley Country Club Nella Richards Kent State University P. B. Sidders Second St Laura Hill Kent Mable Davis Columbus Miss Richards Sabra Armstrong Elinor Anderson Ann Williams Glouster Lake Hope Lodge Richard Cox Elise Long Pauline Fierce Dwight Robinson Edna Kennedy Alice Brewer Rowena Sprout Business and Professional Women's Club Neil House Paul Wilson Niagara Falls Wilson James Fri Mentor Earl Person Sarah Schriber Huntington W. Va Harvey Person Athens Florida Myrtle Beach S. C Daytona Beach Marine Land Silver Springs Fountain of Youth Smoky Mountains

Dr Crane and Louise R Case on breast size myths

In a 1930s case, Louise R aged 33 seeks help for small breasts. Dr George W Crane suggests glandular injections are futile for adults and promotes acceptance, weight gain, or undergarment support, plus joining his 30 day Complement Club to build social confidence.

George W. Crane Louise R Dr. Crane Louise

Vita min Bl Deficiency Remedies Offered At Athens Drug

For frayed nerves stomach trouble and rough skin Vita min Bl support is advertised. Solu seals are sold as a daily supplement with 100 tablets priced at 2.50 at Quick's Drug Store in Athens Ohio. Mail order service offered with 25 cents added for wrap postage and sales tax.

Quick's Drug Store Athens Ohio

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