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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1935

Page

8

University Cast Presents First Play of Season

The Ohio University Department of Speech and Dramatic Art staged Big Hearted Herbert in Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Director W H Cooper refined the cast to balance mature and youthful roles. Strong performances by Emajean Wright Gilbert S Green and others demonstrated solid talent for future OU dramatic efforts.

Ohio University Herbert Alumni Memorial Auditorium University Department of Speech and Dramatic Art W. H. Cooper Emajean Wright Gilbert S. Green Dorothy Mikes Alice Kalness Donald Pace Andrew Goodrich Robert Joseph Gill Athens Herbert, Jr Philip R. Goldstein Margaretta Beynon Martha Natalie Whiting Russel Cheadle Edward Clifton Minetta Esterly Jack Edwards Lucille Paridon

Cape as Outerwear Debuts in Riviette Show

New York fashion notes debut a detachable overskirt used as a cape in Riviette gowns. A low cut red lace dress and a sheer black cape over a backless tulip-splashed gown appear among bold spring silhouettes. Designers spotlight sheer net, swirl pleats, and orchid satin contrasts with garden florals.

New York Julia Marlowe Riviette Fashion Originators Guild

Bazaar and Turkey Dinner Draw Crowd at First M E Church

The Women's Missionary Society and Martzolff Claes of the First M E Church hosted a bazaar and turkey dinner drawing about 450 attendees. The event featured multiple booths in decorated rooms, a country store display, and planned publicity. Rev. Albert G. Jenkins attended the Friday night event and a slide lecture on Bryce Canyon and Zion Canyon was scheduled for Memorial Auditorium.

Turkey Women's Tome’ Missionary Society Martzolff Claes Ned J. W. Hudson J. W. Henderson M. P. Imes F. C. Shilling J. H. McClure O. F. Rowland J. D. Haskins Mee. M. G. Sker Mra D. B. Green Queen Esther Group Mre. W. KE. Glark Mra. M. Copeland Alex Nelfre L. W. Runtell Edle Frankows M. G. Decker Mremer Poston P. G. Dowler Eleon Hedges Albert G. Jenkins Wesley Foundation M. E Ohio Conference Glenwood Ethionnia Alps Richard Halliburton Dean Irman Voigt Bryce Lee Grand Canyon Zion Canyon Memorial Auditorium Dean Voigt Edith Wray Whent

Knitting Pattern Details for a Dress and Scarf

A knitting pattern outlines a dress with a dainty lace scarf threaded through a narrow center panel. To obtain this free pattern No 2301 mail a stamped self addressed envelope to the Knitting Editor Aliens Messenger.

Aliens Messenger

Crocheting Rivalry: Haberman Declares No Sissy

Milwaukee suburbs bar scene features Harry Haberman the tavern keeper and champion crocheter insisting he crochets for years with bold male bravado. He claims patterns and projects including a bed spread, Christmas gifts, and loom work will be worth 1500 dollars when finished.

Harry Haberman Crocheter Milwaukee Husky Haberman Wauwatosa Watertown

Marriage of Mixa Ruth Llewellyn and Edward Houck in Athens

Announcement reports the marriage of Mixa Ruth Llewellyn of New Marshfield to Edward Houck of near Albany on Monday November 30. Rev Miles FE Hoon of the Church of Christ in New Marshfield officiated at the Athens Church of Christ. Both spouses are active in the New Marshfield Church and will reside at Mr Houck’s Albany Pike home. There is a note about Nile fish variety.

Mixa Ruth Llewellyn New Marshfield Edward Houck Near Albany Miles FE. Hoon Church of Christ Athens Church of Christ

Embroidered toy patterns for babies and animals

The notice advertises easy to make cuddle toys for babies including a squirrel and a dog. It notes simple embroidery stitches and sewing steps, warns against waiting till Christmas, and describes Pattern 1103 with transfer patterns and materials list. Send stamps to The Athens Messenger, New York for details.

Athens Moessenger, Neodhcratt Dept Eighth Ave New York

New Members Join Friendship Needle Club in Columbus

Two women, Mrs. Frank Calvin and Mrs. C. R. White, joined the Friendship Needle Club at Mrs. Don Strawn’s home on Lancaster Street. Reeder Hawk was chosen to purchase clothing for a needy person for the club’s Christmas. The next meeting will be a Christmas party on December 19 at Mrs. Ann Thompson’s home on Lancaster Street.

Friendship Needle Club Don Strawn Lancaster St Frank Calvin C. R.’ White Reeder Hawk Ann Thompson N, Lancaster St

League Voters Endorse State Share for Dependent Children

The League of Women Voters pledged support for a state money match to secure federal aid for dependent children. A seven member committee was appointed to urge state participation and press the legislature. A separate plan announced a Woman's Exchange sale at City Hall beginning Dec 11 to sell donated clothing and goods.

League of Women Voters Dean Irma E. Voigt League Athens County Co. C. Bird S. M. Johnson W. L. Gard L. V. Shannon Thomas M. Wolfe H. Bing Edith Beecher E. G. Pedigo Mauée C. Matthews Ohio University Hitler Mussolini Stalin Plan Woman's Exchange League of Women City Hall Arthur Boyles

Peter Pans Name Temporary Patrol Leaders

The Putnam Peter Pans Scout Troop selected temporary patrol leaders during a Thursday meeting at Rufus Putnam School. Windy Patrol is led by Virginia Stansbury and Cock-a-Doodle-dog Patrol by Shirley Ann Cavanaugh, with Anna Houck elected scribe.

The Putnam Peter Pans Rufus Putnam School Virginia Stansbury Shirley Ann Cavanaugh Anna Houck A. H. Rhoads Jerry Hughes

Scout Leaders Plan Christmas Parties After Craft Meeting

Scout leaders met Thursday in the Junior High School Scout room for a potluck supper and to plan Christmas parties citywide. They did spatter printing, silhouette work, color paper dolls with accordion limbs, and two colored string lanyards. Miss Helen Harvey showed a new form opening. Miss Kathleen Darby led handicrafts. Mrs. Thor Olson noted the next meeting will be the second Thursday in January.

Helen Harvey Kathleen Darby Thor Olson

Dr Sias Speaks at Phi Beta Kappa Initiation

Dr A Sias professor of School Administration and head of Teacher Training at Ohio University spoke on The Scholar as Citizen at a Phi Beta Kappa initiation dinner in Athens. Initiates listed include Joseph E Wharton Leona Penn Anna Faye Blackburn Otway Phyllis Haslam Herbert Alcott Alvin Merendino Margaret Flory Rose Shulman and Miss Nell Mariner.

Ohio Lambda Chapter Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity Colonial Alumni Memorial Auditorium A. Sias Ohio University Joseph Earl Wharton Athens Leona Penn Anna Faye Blackburn Otway Phyllis Haslam Council Grove Kansas Herbert Stanley Alcott Youngstown Alvin Aurelius Merendino Clarksburg W. Va Margaret Flory Wauseon Rose Shulman Ellenville N. Y

Bridge Club Hosts Quiet Evening At Cottage Tea Home

Mrs John Summers hosted a Wednesday bridge gathering at the Cottage Tea Home with high score by Mrs Paul Almark, second by Mrs James Shafer, and third by Mrs Foster Gibbs. A Friday bingo party is set by the American Legion Auxiliary at the Legion Hall 8 p m.

John Summers Bridge Club Cottage Paul Almark James Shafer Foster Gibbs American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall

Christmas season social calendar schedules many local clubs

The social page lists events for Dec 6 and 7 including meetings of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society the Columbus Golden Womans Relief Corps the Athens Thimble Club and the Daughters of 1812 with gifts exchanges and donations for the mountain school. Current Events Club Christmas dinner at Hillcrest and a Legion bingo party are also noted along with Saturday events from Home Guards Nabby Lee Ames Chapter D A R a toy show at the Athena Theater and more community gatherings inviting public participation.

Women's Foreign Missionary Society M. FE Martzolff Maplewood Dr Bess Fleck E. Mulberry St Hannah Mills Verna Marquis Ladies’ Auxiliary of the American Legion Legion M. E Nabby Lee Ames R. L. Morton S. High St Cc. C. Robinson Eagles Athena Theater Climber's Club of the Christian Church Elaine Hess Morris Ave Central Ave. M. EB Saturda

Professor To Show West Scenes At Vesper Services

Professor Neil D. Thomas will present motion pictures of western scenes at the Vesper Services in the First M. E. Church Sunday at 6 p m. Miss Constance Leete has returned home from Holzer Hospital after an appendectomy.

Neil D. Thomas M. E Constance Leete Ohio University Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

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University Cast Schiaparelli Phyllis Teller Mary Elizabeth Plummer Associated Press Coffee-co Zasu Pitts York Rev. Jenkins Mee. M. ©. Morrison Marietta Ave Cincinnati Mrs. the Thumpeon Sissy Marty Wiss Llewellyn Mr. Houck Nile Age &. T. Grover Dr. Carlson University of Gettteburgh Goo Jack Refeld Na Deen Bailes Jackie Bobby Columbus Ray Bates Albany Refeld Irma EB. Voigt Ohio State University Jarnty Maecenas Literary Club E. W. Bingman Raymond Dr Voters’ League Peter Pans Thomas J. Cavanaugh New York City Mrs. A. Cavanaugh Canaanville Girl Scouts Dr. Sias Phi Beta Kappa Initiation Nell Mariner N. Lancaster St Cleveland Marie Dettmer Clover Farm Mrs. Summers Vicks Woodw Practil Moderat RAUCH
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