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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1934

Page

6

Woman's Music Club Hears Marriage of Figaro in Memorial Auditorium

The Woman's Music Club presented The Marriage of Figaro at Memorial Auditorium in a modern dress, condensed for enjoyment. Joseph Thackeray sang Count Almaviva, Mrs Frances Kresge and Mrs Myrtle Holsington alternated as Countess, with Prof Phillip Peterson as Figaro and Miss Helen Manser as Susanna. a string quartet set Mozart mood.

Woman's Music Club Memorial Auditorium Sarvatore E. H. Gaylord Kathryne Kern Anna Mee Milar W. B. Drake Mary Helen Phillip Lenora Saylor Mozart Adrienne Wright Helen Carpenter Ruth McConnell Benedict

Athens Senior High Christmas Party Tonight

Athens Senior High hosts a Christmas party for students and parents this evening in the gym. Russ Dean's orchestra will perform, with games like bridge, checkers, dominoes, and jig saw puzzles for non dancers. A large Christmas tree donated by Parker Brothers decorates the gym as the Student Council sponsors the dance with funding from the PTA.

Athens Senior High School Russ Dean Parker Brothers P. T .Ase

Athens Musicians Praise Schubert Drama Picture

Prominent Athens musical figures praise the picture Love Time a four act musical drama about Franz Schubert. The film showcases melodies written by the composer and aims to present his life. Miss Mary T. Ness, president of the Woman's Music Club, echoes the sentiment.

Athens Franz Schubert Mary T. Ness Woman's Music Club

Ohio music clubs back Schubert film at Ohio Theater

The Ohio State Federation of Music Clubs meeting in Columbus backs the film about Franz Schubert praising its musical value. Ohio University figures like Dr C C Robinson and C W Janssen praise the preview, with Valerie played by Pat Patterson, as the love story traces Schubert from village life to Vienna court. Proceeds benefit the Boy Scouts.

Ohio State Federation of Music Clubs Columbus Springfield Woman's Music Club C. C. Robinson School of Music Ohio University Robert Hess Woman's Music Club Schubert C. W. Janssen Jim Auste Reemote Vienna Valerie Pat” Patterson Franz Schubert Ohio Theater

Discreet Cosmetics Rule for Mature Women

Alicia Hart advises modest makeup for women over 40 to avoid artificial looks. Use foundation lotion, light pink rouge on high cheekbones, matching lipstick, and minimal eye makeup. Apply powder lightly to blend, finish with a thin coat of lipstick.

Alicia Mart Alicia Hart

Dr Blaine R Goldsberry to Speak on Oriental Study

Dr Blaine R Goldsberry will discuss The Filipino Americans Newest Oriental at 7 pm Wednesday in Athens Presbyterian Church. Mrs Edwin B Smith leads the service. The Athens weekly series on Orientals grows in interest as Pastor Rev A Y Wilcox notes. The talks aim to uplift Orientals in the United States.

Blaine R. Goldsberry America Athens Presbyterian Church Edwin B. Smith A. Y. Wilcox United States Wilcox

Mrs Peden Hosts Linen Shower for Miss Hack

Mrs Don Peden entertained friends at her East State Street home for a linen shower honoring Miss Betty Hack ahead of her Christmas marriage to Claud Chrisman. Three bridge tables were in play with a slight prize for Helen Ranch.

Don Peden East State Street Betty Hack Claud Chrisman Viret Prise Hileen

Freshman Y W C A at Ohio to stage play The Holly Shop

The Ohio University freshman YWCA presents The Holly Shop tomorrow night at Alumni Memorial Auditorium at 7 30. Directed by Dean of Women Irma Voigt the production funds the YWCA Christmas Fund aiding needy children.

Ohio University Ywca Alumni Memorial Auditorium Irma Voigt YWCA

Phi Mu Christmas Dance at Chapter House

Phi Mu held its annual Christmas dance Saturday night at 8 East State Street with Old Saint Nick handing out snow white programs and red and green tin horns. Ted Weldruth’s Orchestra played and couples arrived in formal attire including Mildred Schaeffer with Robert Battersby and Jean Barlow with Ralph Stone.

Phi Mu East State Street Nick Ted Wildermuth Mildred Schaeffer Robert Battersby Theta Chi Jean Barlow Athens Ralph Stone Sigma Pi Roberta Barly Max Peden Delta Tau Delta

What Other Women Say by Lillian Gish

Advice on how a woman should behave to please a man emphasizes being natural and supportive. It warns against secretive dating, urges maintaining routine, and invites sympathy, understanding, companionship, and tolerance for another's freedom.

Dance Couple Wears Deep Green Velvet Dress

Telle Kniffin with Clifford Newell accompanied the Delta Tau Delta dance in a deep green chiffon velvet gown. Chaperons included Professor and Mrs. L. C. Staats and Phi Mu housemother Mrs. Violet Thomas, with Eveleth Atkinson, Eleanor Thornberry, and Elizabeth Thornberry on the arrangements committee.

Telle Kniffin Clifford Newell Delta Tau Delta L. C. Staats Phi Mu Violet Thomas Eveleth Atkinson Eleanor Thornberry Elizabeth Thornberry

Who's Going And Coming

Mr. Phillip Kohn of Ogden Utah and Mrs. Roger Connor and Patricia left for New York City to spend Christmas with the Connors and will return Christmas Eve. Mrs. Elliott M Bamps and Mr C E Kasler with two sons Dick and Jerry came to Jefferson City Missouri to visit Mrs W E Landis. Lieutenant E Hodgson of Ft Thomas Kentucky, formerly with Watson Airport Cincinnati, stayed with Miss Marle Brewer and will join Holzer Airport Gallipolis starting Wednesday.

Phillip Kohn Ogden Utah Roger Connor Elmwood Drive Elliott M. Bamps Hilda Landis C. E. Kasler Vivian Landis Jerry Jefferson City W. E. Landis Second Street E. Hodgson Ft. Thomas Watson Airport Cincinnati Marle Brewer Hodgson Holzer Gallipolis

Tie For Championship In Sorority Basketball

Pi Beta Phi and Alpha Gamma Delta tied 21 to 21 in a hard fought inter-sorority contest at the Woman's Gymnasium. A record crowd cheered as fraternity men rooted for individuals and teams. A deciding game will be arranged later.

Pi Beta Phi Alpha Gamma Delta

Extortion Case Hearing Hears Confession and Character Testimony

The Hudson extortion case features prosecutor Bo lin presenting letters and a confession while defense calls character witnesses. Hudson admits six weeks of plotting influenced by detective fiction and notes the pay off day ended his scheme before authorities arrested him. Governor White to take two weeks rest in Florida after leaving office January 14.

Hudson John W. Bolin Rowland

Davey appoints Carl Wahl as Ohio Highway aide

Governor elect Martin L. Davey announces the appointment of Carl Wahl of Defiance as assistant director of the Ohio Highway Department.

Cleveland Martin L. Davey Carl Wahl Defiance Ohio Highway Department

Gift Service Success Here at Wesley Players Pageant

More than 900 people attended the Wesley Players Christmas pageant White Gifts for the King at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Gifts of food clothing toys and bedding were donated. 126 pledges of service and 46 children pledged to the preparatory class were recorded. The program featured white decorations a star on high and music by the church choir organist A R Kresge and performers Wade Volwiler and Paul Lewis.

Wesley Players Methodist Episcopal Church A. R. Kresge Wade Volwiler Shepherds Paul Lewis

Every Dog Tag Drive Starts in Marion Co

Marion County officials announced no hike in dog license fees after a deficit in the sheep killed by dogs fund. They will issue more licenses to cover claims, then impound and destroy untagged dogs after the 1985 license sale, unless owners reclaim them within three days.

Marion Co Marion Marion County

Thieves Waste 2000 Gallons of Gasoline

Marietta reports that over 2000 gallons of gasoline were stolen or released from Sun Oil Company storage tanks near Mile Run. A damaged lock on the discharge pipe enabled thieves to open the valve and siphon fuel, then drive off without closing it.

Marietta Sun Oil Company Mile Run

Y W C A Gift Drop Deadline Announced

Dean of Women Irma E. Voigt urges that all gifts promised to the Y W C A be brought to the West Wing by tomorrow morning latest. Packages will be sorted packed and sent to mining towns for Christmas parties tomorrow night.

West Wing Irma E. Voigt

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