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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1939

Page

5

Ohio U Revue Set To Dazzle Campus December Show

Ohio University promotes a two night campus variety show the O U Revue with John McKiven as producer and William Dunlea handling publicity. The event features 20 acts including student set builders, lavish costumes, and a 16 foot rotating stage with innovative props and original songs by Verne Smolik.

O. U Ohio University Athens John McKiven William Dunlea Rex Koons Verne Smolik Smolik Hotel Berry Koons ALA Ziegfeld Ohio U Shubert New York Cleveland Miss Gottleib Cincinnati Columbus Chicago W. E.jacobson Jesse Lasky Esquire

Current Events Club Christmas Party and Dinner

The Current Events Club held its annual Christmas dinner and party Friday night at the First Methodist Church parlors. Guests enjoyed dinner and gift exchanges followed by carols sung by the group. The program featured performances by Mrs. D B Green, Mrs. E J Person, Mrs. Sylvia Gufill en Hutton, Prof D B Green, and Prof H R Jolliffe with piano and accompaniment.

Current Events Club First Methodist Church D. B. Green E. J. Person Sylvia Gilfillen Hutton H. R. Jolliffe R. C. Alexander

Deborah Class Meeting at Mrs Walden Home

The Deborah Class of the Christian Church met at Mrs Mary Walden's home 23% W Union St Thursday night with President Mrs C J Ross presiding Devotions were read by Mrs Sidney Johnson and Mrs Ross led the opening prayer Present were twenty two members A Christmas season remember shut ins motion passed Next meeting a Christmas party and gift exchange at Mrs FE L Church's home on Dec 22 The social program included readings by Mrs Roy Saidjor and Miss Ida Allison Mrs E L Church paid tribute to deceased member Mrs Charles Knox The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs S E G Pedigo Dainty refreshments served by the hostess and committee Attention alumni of Ohio State University Annual Rally of the Athens County group at Athens Country Club 730 p m Speakers from OSU a fun festival singing by Joe Thackery and dancing All alumni and former OSU students are cordially invited.

Deborah The Christian Church Mary Walden W. Union St C. J. Ross Sidney Johnson Ross FE. L. Church Roy Say Jor Ida Allison E. L. Church Charles Knox S. E. G. Pedigo Athens County Athens Country Club O.38.u Joe Thackery O.S.U

Hersholt's Meet Doctor Christian to Open at Athena

Jean Hersholt star of the radio Doctor Christian arrives Tuesday for the RKO film opening at the Athena. He cites a physician shortage in rural towns, noting one doctor per many residents and urging graduates toward small town practice. Supporting cast includes Paul Harvey and Dorothy Lovett.

Jean Hersholt Doctor Christian the Athena Hersholt Paul Harvey Dorothy Lovett Robert Baldwin Enid Bennett Marcia Mae Jones

One Woman to Another A Talk With a Typewriter

A fragment from a newsroom diary shows a reporter lamenting no news by nine thirty in the morning. The writer observes colleagues typing, teletype chatter from abroad, and a looming deadline with a full page to fill.

Scrapbooks Are Dance Programs at Christmas Formal

The Pi Kappa Alpha Christmas formal showcased the orchestra of Dick Stabile in the Berry Hotel ballroom from 8 to 12. A grand march led by James Isaacs featured Arlene Wolfgang as guest escorts, with a decorated tree and colorful balloons. Attendees included faculty, editors, and numerous couples, while chaperons were Rev. Neil Crawford and Prof. Amos C. Anderson.

Pi Kappa Alpha Dick Stabile Wendall Edgar Berry Hotel James Isaacs Arlene Wolfgang Florence George John Weber McArthur Democrat Weber John Orphan Athens Cleveland Dorothy Reece James Bryan Arlene Gamertsfelder William McGaffney Lucille An Nostrand Richard Barber Gertrude Dickerson Lewis Sutherland Jean Menzies Robert Enyeart Jeanne Ruhl Dean Walter S. Gamertsfelder James E. Householder Victor Whitehouse Clarence C. Robinson Robert G. Dawes Don C. Peden Adolph H. Armbruster Thomas C. McCracken George Starr Lasher John B. Harrison Eugene H. Mueller Lemar J. Otis Gerald O. Dykstra Irma E. Voigt Einar A. Hansen Lawrence C. Mitchell Donald W. Paden Walter P. Eblin Paul G. Kraus Margaret L. Osgood John Cornell Herman G. James Dorothy Nelle Michael Rita Ellen Burns Wiliam M. Young Frank B. Dilley William H. Fenzel Franklyn K. Lauden The Ohio University Post Arthur Sherman Athena Howard M. Kahn Ohioan Neil Crawford Amos C. Anderson

Marriage Meddlers on the Farm Departure Plans

Lilian Underwood and Edith Fairfax return with Dicky and Madge to a Greenwich Village hideout after a failed blackmail scheme. Edith confesses, Madge resists action, and Lillian pushes toward a quick farm departure while planning to resolve the magazine crisis later. Dicky agrees to manage by mail.

Lilian Underwood Edith Fairfax Dicky Madge Greenwich V Edith Lillian Ede Dicky-bird

Adele Garrison Sequel Delights With Stage Makeover

Adele Garrison depicts a domestic drama where Edith endures suffering while Lillian, Madge, and Harry prepare for a theatrical routine. The group jokes about costumes and masks as they move toward a swift, artful performance while worrying about downstairs observers and their fate.

Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid Meets at Robinson Home

The Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Nellie Robinsons home with ten members present. The group opened with the One Hundredth Psalm and prayer, discussed a rummage sale for December 8 and 9, and planned a Christmas charity basket. Rev. Stanley Jeffrey announced January evangelistic services at Clarks Chapel Church. Refreshments were served. Pallas Club met with Mrs. Co D Hopkins for a 2:30 Saturday session with Miss Mar iam Morse and Mrs. H L Goodwin presenting a paper.

Clarks Chapel Pallas Club Co. D. Hopkins Morris Ave Mariam Morse H. L. Goodwin

Golden Anniversary for Selim and Louella Stiles at 27 Brown Ave

Mr and Mrs Selim Stiles celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this week. They wed on Thanksgiving Day November 28 1889 and a dinner was held last Thanksgiving. A Denver friend sent roses carnations and chrysanthemums as a gift. Mrs Stiles Louella Sanders is the last surviving family member. Also noted are birth of a daughter Cinda Luise to Mr and Mrs Philip Johnson and grandparents status of Dr and Mrs W P Johnson. A joint meeting of the Missionary and Aid Society of Alexander Presbyterian Church is set for Friday at 1 30 p m at Mrs Martha Blackwoods home with Marie Dorsey as program leader and Christmas gifts to be exchanged.

Selim Stiles Brown Ave Philip Johnson N. Congress St Cinda Luise W. P. Johnson Somerton Missionary and Aid Society the Alexander Presbyterian Church Martha Blackwood Marie Dorsey

Personal notes and travels in the Athens area

A US Navy furlough brings Gerald Tate home to visit family before returning to Norfolk for naval duty. In Columbus Mr C O Rowland remains seriously ill at White Cross Hospital with flowers and messages from friends. Mrs Arthur Boyles Sr plans winter visits to Florida and Miami with her sister. Clyde Pierce visits from Cambridge with his parents. Girl Scout leader courses head to Hotel Berry for meetings. Dayton travel for Mrs Householder's mother’s illness. Jerry Sisler and Mrs Claude Westfall return from a hunting trip in Pennsylvania.

U.S. Naval Service Gerald Tate Wealthy Tate U. S. Naval Training School Norfolk Gerald Athens High School C. O. Rowland Denver Rowland Frank Ayers W. H. Oldfield Columbus White Cross Hospital Rowland Florida Sunny Clinic Arthur Boyles Miami Fla Sadie Miller Mr. Boyles H. G. Householder Lancaster St Dayton W. H. Davis Jerry Sisler Claude Westfall Pennsylvania

Mrs Grekila Leads Wesleyan Needle Club Christmas Meeting

The Wesleyan Needle Club met at 16 Montrose Ave hosted by Mrs John Grekila. Members crafted dolls for the Christmas Toy Shop while Richard Grekila played piano. Fourteen members and two guests attended. refreshments were served. The next meeting is Dec 12 at 167 N Lancaster St hosted by Mrs R C Alexander with Mrs L H Bingman.

Wesleyan Needle Club John Grekila Montrose Ave Richard Grekila Carl House C. H. Baker R. C. Alexander N. Lancaster St L. H. Bingman

Also Mentioned on This Page

O. U. Revue Anna E. White Emma R. Battin J. F. Dixon H. T. Houf U. Rally Ohio State University By Marian Bush Reeder Russia Finland Harris Logan-Nelsonville Mitch Smiley Court St Nichols Betty Cavanaugh F. J. Beasley Co Esther First Christian Church C. R. Cline Ooo Athens Township Consolidated School Mechanicsburg Hathamar J. L. Ginley L. H Bingman W. B. Drake West Side School Catholic Ladies of Columbia K. of C. Hall H. G. Stalder N. College St Oliver Martin Martha Dodd Madeleine Kent Nora Waln OL Hobson Study Circle N. S. Welk Second St.oo American Legion Auxiliary Legion O O Own Sayre Study Circle Fred Kittle West Side P.T.A Alton Wolfe Second St Parent-Teacher Association League of Women Voters Frank Cone Franklin Ave White Shrine Mildred Banks Chiefs Club Margaret McHarg New Marshfield Rd Rebecca Morris McKee U. S. Daughters of 1812 Harry Cromley Brenda Marshall Harry Leila Ly Adele Garrison Lady Fair Lambie Bird Ladies Aid Robinson Home Clarks Chapel Church Thin Man Powell Otto Smith World News Mr. Smith Donald Barry Mack A Constance Moore Af Pharmacoline Stiles Clyde Pierce Ohio Fuel Gas Company Cambridge T. C. Pierce North Hill C. B. Latimer St. Clairsville Logan’s Faberge Aphrodicia Woodhue Lucien LeLong Logan
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