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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1939

Page

9

O. U. Revue Opens Two Night Stand at Memorial

Social News reports on the Oklahoma University revue opening at Memorial Theatre with Master of Ceremonies John McKinven and a large cast including Anita Gottlieb Margie Helman Gene Comstock and Patty Cuyler. Performances feature dance routines tap acts and a revolving stage with mixed rehearsal chaos and crowd-pleasing numbers.

O. U. Revue Memorial O. U John McKinven McKinnen Anita Gottlieb Margie Helman Gene Comstock Dick Linke Patty Cuyler Charleston W. Va Miss Gottlieb Verne Smolik Glee Club Petty Smolik

Round About the Town Buzz Hits Campus and Stage

Local column highlights Kay Kyser connection to the Rutherford family at UNC Sigma Nu and Phi Beta Kappa ties. Rehearsal antics at OU Revue feature Knisely in minimal dress and coed costume woes. Beta Theta Pi wins an RCA phonograph in a cigarette contest as Sigma Pi plans a Berry Carnival Dance. Newman Powell Jr. delights Athens with a piano evening performing Rhapsody in Blue.

Kay Kyser College of Musical Knowledge Kyser Dwight H. Rutherfords University of North Carolina Sigma Nu Phi Beta Kappa U. of N. C Chapel Hill N. C Sally Mason Ishkabibbel John White Rutherfords Athens Newman Powell, Jr Gershwin

Friendship Class Elects Officers at Richland Ave Church

The Friendship Class of Richland Ave Methodist Church elected officers for the coming year during a Tuesday meeting at Frances Stalder’s home. New officers include Wilma Pierre president and Dorothy Baker secretary, withPlease note rephrase.

Sayre Study Circle Holds Christmas Party at Kittle Home

The Sayre Study Circle met Tuesday afternoon at 173 North Lancaster Street for a Christmas party. Twenty four members, using girlhood names, recited and sang. Baby and teen photos were used in contests won by Mrs G E Mills and Mrs E C Class. Refreshments included lollypops and Santa packs. A farewell gift was given to Mrs Frederick Pearson who will move to San Antonio Texas. The group also donated a full food basket for the Girls Detention Home.

Sayre Study Circle Fred Kittle N. Lancaster St G. E. Mills E. C. Class D. B. Green Frederick Pearson San Antonio Texas

Marriage Meddlers A Sequel to Married Comrades

Adele Garrison narrates Madge Graham and friends returning to Madge's farm after thwarting a blackmail plot against Dicky. The group travels in three cars halted briefly in New York for Edith Fairfax to shop, then arrives to a relieved welcome from family as medical concerns arise about Madge's father.

Adele Garrison Dicky Madge Graham Lillian Harry Underwood Edith Fairfax Madge Charles Spencer Secret Service Edith New York City Medge

Community Holiday Gatherings and Birth Announcement

Past Chiefs Club hosts annual Christmas party and gift exchange at Mrs Margaret McHarg home on New Marsh field Road. Rebecca Morris McKee Chapter US Daughters of 1812 meets at Mrs Harry Cromley home for Christmas party. John F Davis and Gladys Brooks announce birth of Linda Lou on December 3 at William A Brooks home. Pi Beta Phi sorority to attend church services at First Methodist Church. Frances Hatch led Girls Glee Club to present Christmas vesper on radio WBDJ Roanoke Virginia December 12 at 5 15 p m. Rummage sale by Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid set for City Hall December 8 and 9.

Past Chiefs Club Margaret McHarg New Marshfield Rd Rebecca Morris McKee U. S. Daughters of 1812 Harry Cromley N. Congress St John F. Davis Gladys Brooks Kingston Mich William A. Brooks Davis Mineral Silas Davis Athens Route Three PI Beta Phi Pi Beta Phi Sorority First Methodist Frances Hatch Southern Seminary Buena Vista Girls Glee Club of Miss Hatch WBDJ Roanoke

Women’s Relief Corps Meeting and Christmas Gift Exchange

The Women’s Relief Corps will meet Monday at 69 W State St for a 6:00 PM covered dish supper followed by a Christmas gift exchange. Members are asked to bring table service.

Women’s Relief Corps W. State St

Albany Bake Sale and Bazaar at Glen Tewksbury’s store

Albany Methodist Ladies Aid will hold a Bake Sale and Bazaar on Saturday December 9 at Glen Tewksbury’s store. Items accepted include magazines soap wrappers and soap box tops. All Eastern Star Installation Ceremony participants should attend practice at the Masonic Temple Sunday at 2 00 p m.

Albany Methodist Ladies Aid Glen Tewksbury Masonic Temple

Athens Toy Shop Gets Under Way Toys Are Needed

A WPA toy renovation workshop in the Relief Office building on the site of the former Ray Glo factory runs since last week. Athens County sponsors and local officials back the drive to collect used and new toys to ensure every child in the county has a toy this Christmas. The project employs 31 workers with material donations from the public and organizations. aims for at least 5 000 toys.

Athens WPA Athens County Cliff Cornell Dew Nelsonville Wallace Williams Glouster Hines Chauncey F. C. Shafer Audrey Bumgardner Glen Bailey William Dailey Harold Perry John Powell Cornell Shafer

Junior Musicians Will Be Guests

Athens Music Club holds its December meeting on Sunday at 2 30 p m at Mrs L C Mitchells home 134 Morris Ave The Athens junior music pupils join the Marietta Junior Music Club guests The Macdowell compositions feature a Life of Macdowell sketch a soprano solo a piano solo a violin solo and a baritone solo with piano accompaniment

Athens Music Club L. C. Mitchell Morris Ave Athens Junior Music Marietta Junior Music Club Macdowell George Hughes Virginia Donaldson Praeludium Jane Davis Florence Brown Dan Baker Elizabeth Rampp

Progressive Class Meeting Planned at Richland Ave Church

The Progressive Class of the Richland Ave. Methodist Church holds its regular monthly meeting and a Christmas party tonight. The event begins with a potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish sandwiches and a ten cent gift for the exchange.

Richland Ave. Methodist Church

Cantaloupes Named After Italian Town Cantalupo

The origin of the cantaloupe name traces to the Italian town Cantalupo near Rome. A historical note explains how the fruit borrowed its name from this locale.

Cantaloupes Cantalupo Rome

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