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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1949

Page

6

Martha Graham to Perform at Ohio University Memorial Auditorium

Martha Graham and her company visit Athens for a one night stand at 8:15 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium sponsored by the Ohio University Dance Club. Erick Hawkins and a chamber orchestra accompany the program, following packed student crowds at Ohio State.

Ohio State University Martha Graham Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Southeastern Ohio Ohio University Dance Club Logan’s Columbus Miss Graham University Hall Chapel Ohio State America Erick Hawkins Irwin Hoffman

Felsted Elected Head of Ohio Deans for 1949-50

Leona Wise Felsted dean of women at Ohio University was elected president of the Ohio Association of Deans of Women for 1949 50. She succeeds Audrey Wilder formerly of Bowling Green State University now at Albion College Albion Michigan. The 26th annual convention in Columbus November 18 19 20 confirmed the vote.

Leona Wise Felsted Ohio University Ohio Association of Deans of Women Dean Felsted Audrey Wilder Bowling Green State University Albion College Albion Mich Columbus

Houses USA exhibit opens fourth in OU art series

An exhibit titled Houses, U.S.A. will be displayed in the Chubb Memorial Library at Ohio University from December 5 to 25 as the fourth of 11 exhibits for the school year. The School of Painting and Allied Arts, chaired by L. C. Mitchell, organized the shows open to the public and students. Additional exhibits include university student work in February, News Pictures of the Year, Terrace Plaza Hotel paintings, Advertising art, Book Jackets No. 2, Ohio Printmakers, and Delta Phi Delta through June.

U.S.A Chubb Memorial Ohio University School of Painting and Allied Arts L. C. Mitchell Missouri School of Journalism Terrace Plaza Hotel Ohio Delta Phi Delta Elas

Class Entertained By Mrs Merritt Thanksgiving Party

Mrs Merritt hosted a Sunday school class Thanksgiving party at the Bean home with games and prizes for Donald Coen Harold Metcalf and Curtis Bean. Attendees included numerous Metcalfs Coens Beans and others with visitors from Ohio and West Virginia and a separate Athens High School football banquet guest.

Harley Merritt Guysville Orville Bean Donald Coen Harold Metcalf Curtis Bean Lawrence Metcalf Denelda Merritt Mary Coen Gary Bean Virgel Metcalf Kathleen Merritt Thelma Rhodehaver Johnnie Coen Janet Bean Carol Coen Kenneth Bean David Coen Freddie Coen Alice Coen Elsie Sutton Rollie Sutton Walter Crippen Roy Metcalf Maxine Wade Andy Evans Iris David Cogar Oo O Michael J. Whalen Pleasant W. Va Harvey K. Frank Athens High School

Arline Beil Johnson Finds Depth in Ceramic Art

Arline Beil Johnson evolves from casual hobbyist to serious sculptor in Cleveland style pieces. She studies with Thelma Frazier Winters and Edrice Echardt, creates works like Water Baby and Ballerina, and plans a one woman show as she mentors groups including Jessica Class members. She shares studio space at 218 F. State St with husband Jim Johnson, a wood carver and OU professor.

Thelma Frazier Winters Cleveland Edrice Echardt Arline Jim Johnson Ohio University Johnson F. State St Jim A. Beil Arline Beil Johnson

Rome Grange notes 30th anniversary celebration and 1950 officer slate

The Rome Grange marked its thirtieth year with a chili dinner at Stewart IOOF Hall on November 17 attended by past masters C W Hayes D McInturf O O Bryson J I Mantle W B Spear H J Hoskinson Fred Dorr L A Barrows and charter members Press Frost J Ray Clark G Raymond Cook Mrs Bertha Hayes plus about 60 members. Officers for 1950 were elected including Reba Marshall master Nial Koehler overseer Geraldine Vocke lecturer Nell Copeland chaplain George Starkey treasurer Leslie Barrows secretary Clarence Frost steward Erwin Merrick assistant steward Theodore Rowell gate keeper Phylis McelInturf Ceres Diane Robinson Pomona May Frost Flora Nellie Parsons lady assistant steward Installation is set for December 10 at 8 p m with a past 30 year team led by O O Bryson. All members urged to attend and bring pies. Coffee to be provided by the committee.

Rome Press Frost J. Ray Clark G. Raymond Cook Bertha Hayes Theodore Rowell Phylis McelInturf Ceres Diane Robinson Pomona May Frost Flora Nellie Parsons Stewart Ioof Hall O. O. Bryson

Mrs Horn Hosts West Side Garden Club Meeting

Mrs Ernest Horn hosted the West Side Garden Club as members discussed Christmas table decorations and plant care practices. New members Mrs Harry Atkins and Mrs Frank Foster joined, and the group planned decorations for holiday hospital and rest home events.

Ernest Horn State St West Side Garden Club John Meyers Selby Glazier Chillicothe Veteran's Hospital Fairchild Rest Home Athens State Hospital Harry Atkins Frank Foster

Albany Area Club Calendar Rummage Sales Weekend

Albany and Athens groups announce rummage sales at city hall and nearby venues. The Past Chiefs' Christmas dinner is rescheduled to December 9 at 97 University Terrace. Emblem Club memorial services join Elks at Athens High School with services and social events spread through Sunday.

Albany Band Boosters Athens City Hall Chiefs’ Club Bess Fleck University Terrace Athens Grange City Hall Albany Henry Bobo Athens Emblem Club Elks’ Club Athens High School

Seven Future Wonders displays at Ohio University

Chepley Bonestell’s seven Coronet magazine paintings the Seven Future Wonders of the World are on view in the Ohio University Engineering building. Dean E J Taylor announced the loan from Coronet magazine for an extended display featuring titles Space Ships Super Highway Connecting Alaska to Cape Horn Suspension Bridge from Brooklyn to Staten Island Underwater Railroad Tunnel between England and France Dam on the Yangtze Sea Tunnel Linking Atlantic and Pacific Oceans Turning Night into Day. Sunday school 2 p m preaching 3 p m Rev Roy Deeter pastor Prayer meeting 7 30 p m Friday led by Mr and Mrs Foster Coe Whites Chapel Wesleyan Sunday school 9 30 a m Prayer and praise 10 30 a m WYPS 7 p m Preaching service 7 30 p m Prayer meeting 7 30 p m Wednesday Rev Roy E Deeter pastor.

Coronet Magazine Chepley Bonestell Ohio University Engineering E. J. Taylor College of Applied Science Coronet Engineering Department Alaska Cape Horn Brooklyn Staten Island England France Yangtze Atlantic Pacific

Alexander Presbyterian Church Services Schedule

The church holds a Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship titled My Father s World at 10 30 a m and a choir rehearsal Friday evening at the pastor s home James L Hyde.

Alexander Presbyterian Church James L. Hyde

Graham Chapel Sunday Services Schedule

The Graham Chapel announces Sunday school at 9 30 a.m preaching at 10 30 a.m worship service at 7 p.m and preaching again at 7 30 p.m led by Pastor Rev Charley Hill.

Graham Chapel Charley Hill

Athens area church services and schedules

Local churches list Sunday school times worship services and events across Athens area. Includes Episcopal Holy Communion and French carol program at 64 University Terrace and varying midweek activities across Central Avenue Methodist Athens Free Methodist Mt Zion Baptist Athens Church of God and Baptist-Disciple fellowship events with pastors listed.

Bible Study and Worship Schedule

A local church offers a series of services and classes this week. Edward White delivers sermons on Misplaced Values and Rules for Bible Study at different times. The Rev E C Kenney and Rev H R Cartwright lead worship and evangelistic services at their respective congregations.

Local Church Schedules For Salem Carbondale Connette Mineral

Sunday school sessions listed at 9 30 am for Salem Connette Mineral areas. Evang es o n service and evening programs at 7 and 7 30 pm. The Rev Dennison Le Master and The Rev Phyllis Le Master named as pastors. Ralph Williams to speak at Connette gathering.

Salem Carbondale Dennison LeMaster Connett Ralph Williams Mineral Phyllis le Master

Local Church Schedule Published for Week

Sunday services across New Marshfield Union Pleasanton Albany Methodist Charge and related chapels list worship times Bible school and youth activities. Kenneth Chatfield and W H Marshall are noted as pastors for respective congregations.

Tuesday Auction List By Time And Place

A schedule lists multiple sale lots with times and names including Mrs. Virginia Howard at Mound Hill and Mrs. Lenard Petty at Frost. Other entries show Oscar Fulks at Sugar Creek Merrill Chase at Chase J B Carsner at Orbiston and Francis Hart at Mt Carmel with 9 30 to 10 a m start times and Marion Gainer at Fairview at 2 p m.

Mound Hill Virginia Howard Frost Lenard Petty Sugar Creek Oscar Fulks Chase Merrill Chase Orbiston J. B. Carsner MT. Carmel Francis Hart Fairview Marion Gainer

Sunday services and programs at multiple churches

Torch worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:30 a.m. De Catur Sunday school 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Cool Ville Sunday school 9:45 a.m. MYF 6:45 p.m. Worship 7:30 p.m. Rev O C Lockwood pastor at South Canaan Baptist Bible school 9:45 a.m. Prayer 10:45 a.m. YPM 7 p.m. Evening worship 7:30 p.m. Message The Power To Live Mid week prayer Thursday 7:30 p.m. Rev John I Snedden pastor.

Decatur Coolville O. C. Lockwood South Canaan Baptist Bible School John I. Snedden

Bible School and Worship Schedule Announced

Morning worship at 9:30 a.m. and a 10:30 a.m. message titled If We Neglect. Evening program includes YPM at 6:30 p.m. and a midweek prayer meeting on Wednesday.

Bible School John I. Snedden

Church Service Schedule and Minister

The Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Junior church at 10:30 a.m. Worship at 10:30 a.m. NYPS at 6:45 p.m. Evangeli stic service at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Drell H. Goff serves as minister.

Church OF the Nazarene Drell H. Goff

The Miracle Vitamins With Iron Solu Seals

Advertisement notes Vita min Bl deficiency causes frayed nerves and neuritis and promotes Solu seals as a daily supplement. Claims improved sleep and well being. 100 tablets priced at 2.50. Sold at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store with mail order service.

Quick

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