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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1933

Page

6

Ohio Uni Experimental Theater sheds new light on Candida

The Ohio University Experimental Theater at Ewing Hall delivered a strong Candida performance led by Jack Swanson as Marchbanks whose mood swings and wit improved over the previous night. Delia Dorsey impressed as Candida with measured poise, while Helen Jones as Prossy showed clear diction. a Vincent Jukes and Professor Cooper co production pushed the department toward sharper stage craft.

Experimental Theater Ohio University George Bernard Shaw Ewing Hall Marchbanks Jack Swanson Candida W. H. Cooper Departent of Speech Vincent Jukes Professor Cooper

Conservation Workers Arrive at Pomeroy Camp

Civilian conservation workers arriving with about 200 personnel and officers will spend the winter at the Rocksprings Fairgrounds camp in Pomeroy. The group reached the city Thursday afternoon and will be stationed there for the season.

Pomeroy Civilian Conservation Rocksprings Fairgrounds

Ohio University Choir to Present Messiah in Xmas Concert

The Ohio University Mixed Choir of 56 sings Handel's Messiah in Memorial Auditorium Sunday at 8 pm as part of the tenth annual Sunday night concert season. Soloists Miss Helen Hedden and Philip L. Peterson are teaching staff. director is Prof. C. C. Robinson. The program spans sixteenth century to modern pieces from Romania, France, Spain, Silesia, and Germany with a University Brass Quartet opening at 7:45. Lillian Boles Robinson accompanies on piano.

Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Helen Hedden Philip L. Peterson C. C. Robinson University Herman Wagner Eugene Kessler James Woodmansee Fred Sigrist Lillian Boles Robinson

Dr Volwiler Talks World Peace Before Church Society

Dr A T Volwiler of Ohio University spoke to the Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church on world peace. He argued disarmament alone fails and urged growth of international love through common interests. Mrs Ollie Skidmore led devotions with aides, four Christmas carols were sung, and Rev Reed J Downs closed with prayer. Refreshments followed.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church A. T. Volwiler Ohio University Volwiler Ollie Skidmore J. H. Wharton William Connett Reed J. Downs L. B. McCune

Zeta Tau Alpha Christmas Dinner Attended by Actives and Pledges

Zeta Tau Alpha held a Christmas dinner at Mrs. E. T. Hellebrandt’s Morris Avenue home hosted by the alumnae. Poinsettias and red candles adorned the table and a Christmas box for the Curran Valley health center was prepared. Guests included Mrs. N. D. Woolsey and many named sisters and friends.

Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority E. T. Hellebrandt Morris Avenue Zeta Tea Alpha Health Center Curran Valley N. D. Woolsey Dorothea Davis Ariana Miller Barbara Brainerd

Council Hears Miss H. Murray At Athens Meeting

Athens County Council of Childhood Education heard Miss Helen Murray outline county relief needs. The council donated materials for CWA workers to make clothing. State education director B. O. Skinner will speak at the next meeting on January 9 in the Athens High School auditorium.

Athens County Council of Childhood Education Helen Murray Athens County Relief Office CWA B. O. Skinner Athens High School

Ath ens High School Vesper Service by 180 Voices

Sunday afternoon at 4 15 the Ath ens High School chorus of about 180 students from Senior and Junior High perform in the high school auditorium under Ruth McConnell and Kenneth Kay. The hour includes Christmas music by a string ensemble and group selections. Carols and yuletide songs are sung by candlelight in a festive, impressive style. Also noted: recent visitors Bisa Warren and Edwin E Warren, division superintendent of the Western Union Telegraph Company.

Athens High School Ruth McConnell Kenneth Kay Bisa Warren KR. D Annie Warren Coolville Edwin E. Warren Omaha Neb Western Union Telegraph Company

Sealock Divorce Granted in Athens County Court

In Common Pleas Court Judge C E Peoples granted Jennie Sealock a four year divorce from Glen Sealock on the grounds of gross neglect of duty. Two minor children were placed in the custody of Asa Kasler and wife, grandparents of Jennie Sealock.

Jennie Sealock Glen Sealock C. E. Peoples Pomeroy Athens County

Primary Club Holds Christmas Meeting

The Kindergarten Primary Club held a Christmas meeting Thursday evening in the Rufus Putnam School four year kindergarten room. Miss Martha Green led a candle light service and a ten girl choir sang carols.

Rufus Putnam School Martha Green Thelma Workman Mary Elizabeth Sprague Miriam Griffith Martha Walker Georgia Allen Paula Mazurie Kate Donaldson Marian Snediker Betty Backus Agnes Angle Carolyn Clutter Constance MacLeod Catherine Kenney

Dinner Bridge Club Meets for Six Oclock Play

The Thursday Night Bridge Club gathered at the Cottage Tea House for dinner and bridge. Three tables competed with Mrs. H. D. Thompson taking first prize and Mrs. Dwight Robinson second. Members present included several named ladies and guests Mrs. Owen Carmichael, Mrs. Ray Cooper, and Mrs. Fred McCoy.

Cottage Tea House D. Thompson Dwight Robinson 8. D. Thompson A. B. Townsend Carl Buck D. I. Gandee Paul Richard E. L. Gibbs Vercoe Murphy Charles Marquis Owen Carmichael Ray Cooper Fred McCoy

Former Local Man To Wed in Texas

Mr. Rolland Ruth reports a Corpus Christi promise of marriage between Miss Mary Pearle Garrett and Mr. Donald Cable set for December 27. Miss Garrett is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Garrett of Corpus Christi. Mr. Cable's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cable of Refugio. Cable formerly lived in Athens and worked in Toledo before returning to Texas to pursue oil business. his grandfather is C. R. Cable of East State Street.

Rolland Ruth Corpus Christi Texas Mary Pearle Garrett Donald Cable Miss Garrett Joseph E. Garrett Mr. Cable Harry Cable Refugio Athens C. R. Cable East State Street

Women's Music Club to Sing Carols at Episcopal Church

The Women's Music Club presents a Sunday Carol Service at the East State Episcopal Church at 3 p.m. featuring English and French carols, traditional selections, and a quartet performance. Miss Mary Ness presides. Miss Helen Hedden directs. Mrs. Ruston is organist. Mrs. Benedict reads.

Women's Music Club Episcopal Church East State Babe Divine

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