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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1950

Page

6

Jason Opens at University Theatre in Athens

Ohio University Players debut with Jason in Ewing Auditorium running through Thursday. Sid Davis stars as Jason Otis with Phyllis Chapman as Mrs Otis and Joe Stieff as Mr Kennedy. Carlson Thomas designed the set and Robert Nicholas led lighting.

Jason University Theatre Ohio University Players Ewing Auditorium Samuel Raphaelson Marvin Robinson Harry Nala Jason Otis Mike Ambler Central Park Society Lisa Ambler Sid Davis Mrs. Otis Phyllis Chapman Central Park Tom Clark Tom Francesca di Rimini Athens Hubert Frebault Joe Stieff Humphrey Crocker Father Mr. Kennedy Frebault Stieff Wayne Adams Spencer Steenrod Vilma Boros Otis Marcia Kanevsky Rita Eleff James Huff Kennedy Carlson Thomas Robert Nicholas Shirley Seigfred Jim Thompson Arlene Thomas

Birth announced for daughter of Mr. and Mrs Neil E Nelson

Parents of a Midland Michigan girl announce the birth at Midland City Hospital on December 7. The Nelsons also have a daughter Elaine age four. Grandparents are Roy Lowe of Midland and W T Martin of Athens.

Neil E. Nelson Midland Mich Midland City Hospital Nelson Elaine Roy Lowe Midland, Mich W. T. Martin Highland Ave Athens

Pallas Club Hears Speaker Trace History of Federation

Mrs. Eldon Dailey of Albany and former Southeast district president spoke on the origin of women's clubs from the Sorosis Club after a New York dinner for Charles Dickens. She noted Ohio joined the Federation in 1894 and highlighted federation welfare work and loans and scholarships for students. A Christmas story was read by Mrs. M. E. Twiss.

Eldon Dailey Albany Federated Women’s Clubs Pallas Club Women's Mary Connett New York Charles Dickens Ohio

Faculty Club Hosts Christmas High Tea

Over 70 members of the Women's Faculty Club attended Sunday’s Christmas High Tea. Miss Janet Steward played an original cello piece by Mrs. Mauree Hunkins, as carols filled the room directed by Mrs. E. J. Taylor Jr. Holly and candle decor complemented a central holly tree while Miss Irene Elliot and Mrs. Lawrence Calvin led decoration and serving efforts.

Mauree Hunkins Janet Steward Hunkins E. J. Taylor Irene Elliot Lawrence Calvin

Church Group Dines Together for Christmas Party

Miss Mary Connett hosted the annual turkey dinner and Christmas party for group six of the Women's Association of the Presbyterian Church. Twenty members and two guests, Mrs. Mary Jennings of Zanesville and Miss Izola Williams of Athens, attended. Mrs. Jennings read the devotions and officers were elected: Miss June Southworth chairman, Miss Grace Walkup vice chairwoman, Miss Marjorie Walrath secretary, and Mrs. L. J. Addicott treasurer.

Mary Connett Women’s Association of the Presbyterian Church Mary Jennings Zanesville Izola Williams Athens Jennings June Southworth Grace Walkup Marjorie Walrath L. J. Addicott

Daughters of 1812 Hold Annual Christmas Luncheon

The U S Daughters of 1812 met for a 1 pm luncheon. The table was decorated for Christmas. Program chair Mrs Nelle Earich presented Christmas stories. Guests included Mrs Cora Penny and honorary member Mrs John Cross.

U.S. Daughters of 1812 Nelle Earich Cora Penny John Cross

Athens FHA Plan Program

Members of the Athens Future Homemakers of America will observe a song and service program at the high school tonight. Irene Hand reads The Gift Magnificent and Carolyn Kellogg performs violin selections. After a 25 cent gift exchange the 60 FHA members and guests donate food to a Salvation Army Christmas basket.

Athens Future Homemakers of America Irene Hand AHS Dorothy Lehman Carolyn Kellogg FHA Salvation Army Pauline Fierce Shirley White Betty Perry Dixie Johnson

Alpha Gamma Delta Chapter Dinner Beset With Christmas Cheer

Alpha Gamma Delta met at the chapter house for its monthly dinner. The decorated room featured Christmas trees pine boughs and candles. Mrs Lucille Wilson opened gifts from members alumnae and Mothers Clubs after the buffet. Dessert was served by town alumnae. Attendees included Mrs John Stewart Mrs Franklin Calvin Mrs Ned Bixler Mrs Clark Williams Mrs Harold Rose Miss Margaret Burt and Miss Ursula Green Rita Myers Crestline chaired the dinner.

Alpha Gamma Delta Lucille Wilson John Stewart Franklin Calvin Ned Bixler Clark Williams Harold Rose

Miss Freda Smith Hosts Christmas Bridge Party

In celebration of her birthday Miss Freda Smith entertained Saturday night at 42% S Court St with a bridge party. Holiday decorations featured a Christmas bell motif and a salad course was served by Miss Pauline Fierce and Miss Iris Fierce. Prizes included poinsettias and begonias awarded to a long list of guests including Mrs Frank Dilley and Mrs L A Hamilton, with out of town visitors Mrs Gardner from Nelsonville and Mrs W J Smith Jr of Denver.

Freda Smith S. Court St Pauline Fierce Iris Fierce Frank Dilley L. A. Hamilton Fred Carpenter Jack Sweeney William Harmon C. E. Robinson Clarence Kelch Edward Nottingham Louisa Steel Lucille Duffee C. B. Nye George Mills Harley Mohler James Johnson Myrta Ashworth Gladys Brooks Garnet Hatch Geraldine Hope Robbin Gardner Gardner Nelsonville W. J. Smith, Jr Denver Colo

Calendar of events for sewing clubs and social groups

A list of local club meetings is provided with venues and times. Highlights include Sew So-Sewing Club with Mrs. Ray Barnhart at 66 W State, 6 p.m. Potluck. Athens Needle Club with Mrs. Frank Super at 44 W Union St, 2 p.m. Gift exchange. Amere Club with Mrs. Wilson Norris at 95 E State St, 2 p.m. Gift exchange. St Pauls Church Altar and Rosary at 8 p.m. and American Legion Auxiliary AKS Unit potluck at 7:30 p.m. Gift exchange. plus various other weekday gatherings and note of a postponed class and changes of date.

Ray Barnhart W. State WCTU Presbyterian Church oOo Athens Needle Club Mrs. Frank Super W. Union St Amere Club Wilson Norris State St

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