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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1939

Page

6

Testing Mary in the wooden rendition under Veritzen

Madge Graham plans to test Mary Veritzen by having her perform a wooden version of the role Veritzen trained her for while he watches. Mary delivers a flawless rendition, prompting Veritzen to praise her and suggest a possible change to training. He hints at taking them to the farm for rehearsal, delaying the public reveal.

Philip Veritzen Mary Inlaw Mary Veritzen Madge Philip Madge Graham Veritzen Father Veritzen King Festures Syndicate Ina

Theta Chi Winter Formal Sets Sail On South Seas Cruise

Theta Chi fraternity hosts its annual Winter Formal at the Athens Armory with 103 couples on a South Seas cruise theme. Rex Koons orchestra performs beneath palm trees and a silver moon backdrop as Jerry Baker sings. honored guests include Dean Walter Gamerts Felder and others. Grand march led by Daniel Wertman and Edith Wulf, with programs by Herman Wren and Mary Robertson.

Theta Chi Theta Chi Fraternity Athens Armory Rex Koons Jerry Baker Athens Walter S. Gamertsfelder Victor Whitehouse George Starcher Emmett Bowles L. C. Staats Irma FE. Voigt George Starr Lasher Mary Elizabeth Ellis Daniel M. Wertman Edith Wulf Herman Wren Mary Robertson William R. Gray Thomas Redding Oden F. Libbey

Pallas Club Anniversary Dinner Meeting

The Pallas Club held its anniversary dinner at The Eastwood starting 6 PM on Saturday night. After a brief business session, new president Mrs. C. G. Matthews was introduced to fill the vacancy created by Mrs. L. S. Nichols resignation. Guests Mr. and Mrs. Allen Cree presented color slides of western deserts and canyons.

Pallas Club Eastwood William Shepherd C. G. Matthews L. S. Nichols Allen Cree

Water Colors by Edna Way in National Show

Edna Way and Mildred Hayward are among twenty seven American artists represented in a national exhibition loaned to Massachusetts State College Amherst by the Studio Guild of New York. The show runs February 15 to March 1 and drew from over 500 submissions. Edna M. Way of Athens is shown with a Utah Smelter watercolor. Hayward appears with a flower study. Additional notable artists include Sara Bard, Arthur K. D. Healy, Julius Delbos, Geraldine Wright, Wells M. Sawyer, Edwin H. Denby, Betty M. Carter and Josephine Paddock.

Edna M. Way Mildred Hayward Ohio Massachusetts State College Amherst Studio Guild of New York Athens Utah John B. Hayward Dayton Museum Sara Bard Indiana Arthur K. D. Healy Stockbridge Mass Julius Delbos Geraldine Wright Toronto Wells M. Sawyer Edwin H. Denby Betty M. Carter Josephine Paddock

Personal Notices from Columbus Social Scene

Miss Ann Beasley and Miss Marjorie Beasley, daughters of local families, return home briefly from New York before a Florida visit with their parents. Dr and Mrs John A Hess of Grosvenor Street host Mrs Hess’s father Mr Harry Y Whitcomb from Hayden Inc. Mr Hess arrives Thursday and will stay until Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Charles F Klein and children Nelle Jo and Paul visit their daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs J W Kelley of Morris Avenue. Mr and Mrs Fred Woodruff and Mr and Mrs Francis Colley joined Mr and Mrs Edward Stout of Columbus for a Sunday visit, the Stouts being the Woodruffs’ hosts.

Ann Beasley Carl H. Beasley Marjorie Beasley Fred Beasley New York Florida John A. Hess Grosvenor St Hess Harry Y. Whitcomb Hayden, Inc Charles F. Klein Nelle Jo Paul Columbus J. W. Kelley Morris Ave Fred Woodruff Francis Colley Edward Stout Mr. Woodruff E. E. LeFever R. C. Galloway J. V Ira Galloway Athens Gallipolis Lucy Holzer Hospital C. B. Dillon Dillon T. A. Gamwell Margaret Eldon Hoffman Rodney Linscott Eldon Harry Hoffman Rodney Earl Linscott Jacksonville Florence Clark Buchtel

Calendar of club meetings features Valentine events and card party

AthenaDelphian Society hosts annual Valentine Dinner at The Eastwood Monday at 6:00 p m. A Knights of Columbus basketball fundraiser card party follows at St Pauls Church Monday night 7 30 with prizes for high and low in pinochle euchre bridge and Chinese checkers Refreshments offered.

AthenaDelphian Society Eastwood Knights of Columbus St. Paul's Catholic Church Valentine Betty Beshara Holy Cross Church

Plains Consumer Education Group Meeting at The Plains

The Plains Consumer Education Group will meet Wednesday at 1:45 PM in the Home Economics Department of The Plains High School. The program covers long-w wearing sheets towels upholstery fabrics and bedspreads with Mrs Wolfe noting that living standards can rise by up to ten percent through smart home commodity choices.

the Plains the Plains High School

First Methodist Church Martzolff Class Program

The Martzolff Sunday School Class opened with singing and devotions led by Mrs. L. W. Kelley. Reports showed twelve dollars per member fund collected and twelve calls made for the month, with Mrs. J. W. Hudson as program leader presenting two readings.

Martzolff First Methodist Church L. W. Kelley J. W. Hudson Fanny King Georgia Kilpatrick R. P. Imes

Sigma Phi Initiates Seven Members in Formal Rites

Seven girls were formally initiated into Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority at the Christian Church with candlelit rites and a Valentine themed banquet at the Country Club. Initiates: Eula Pendergrass Bessie Baughman Laura Henderson, Dallas Downard, Lois Mariner, Eileen Stratton, and Mrs. Donald Bars tow.

The Christian Church Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Eula Pendergrass Bessie Baughman Laura Henderson Donald Barstow Lois Mariner Eileen Stratton Dallas Downard Larry Hbrton Country Club William J. Davis, Jr Pryce Dunlap Intiates

Jesse James hailed by Athena Theater audiences

The Darryl F. Zanuck Technicolor epic Jesse James received an enthusiastic welcome at the Athena Theater. Tyrone Power stars as Jesse James with Henry Fonda as Frank James Nan cy Kelly as Zerelda and Randolph Scott as Marshall Wright in a standout cast directed by Henry King from a Nunully Johnson screenplay. Betsy Ross Sewing Club meets Tuesday at 2 00 pm with Mrs Floyd E Emerick 176 N Congress St.

Darryl F. Zanuck Jesse James Athena Theater Chicago Alexander Tyrone Power Henry Fonda Frank James Nancy Kelly Zerelda Jesse Randolph Scott Marshall Wright Henry King Nunnally Johnson Betsy Ross Sewing Club Floyd E. Emerick Congress St

Glouster Masonic Lodge Sets Wednesday Meeting

Glouster Masonic Lodge will meet Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock. Past Masters lead an educational program. A Fathers and Sons banquet is planned for Feb 22 with speakers. On March 8 Grand Lodge Officers will visit, Deputy Grand Master Dillon Crist to speak, with dinner at 6 prior to each event.

Glouster Glouster Masonic Lodge Fathers and Sons Grand Lodge Dillon Crist

Legion Auxiliary Meet Postponed to March 2

The joint American Legion and Auxiliary meeting scheduled for February 23 at the high school is postponed to March 2 due to the Junior Class Play. The Auxiliary regular meeting on Thursday will feature M. M. Bryson Supt JT Schools as guest speaker on Americanism, followed by a social hour. Dogs are not allowed at Miami Beach.

Glouster American Legion and Auxiliary Auxiliary M. M. Bryson Bryson

Valentines Party Notes From Glouster Social Scene

Glouster social notes report a Valentine party hosted by Mary Isabell Bryson and Lelia Hambel with games prizes for Dora Harry, Gene Waldeck, and Gene Skinner. Additional party details include a pupil Valentine gathering at the Church of Christ and an announced birth, plus various local personals and movements.

Mary Isabell Bryson Lelia Hambel Mary Isabell Dora Harry Gene Waldeck Gene Skinner Joan Vian Frederick Stansberry Richard Eddy Homer Vian Jack Coffman Gene Paul Waldeck Bobby Weymueller Elton Swartz Bobby Trace Betty Lewis Patty Rader Evelyn McGirr Margaret Summers Rita Wolf Lois Golding Margie Bryson Mary Helen Keith Pop Valentines Mrs. E. K. Bryson Lelia Harley Hambel

Albany Consumer Class Schedules Education Meeting

The Albany Consumer Class will meet Tuesday at 2 15 p m in the Albany High School Home Economics Department. The session covers buying underclothing hosiery and men's shirts. New members are welcome at any meeting.

Albany Albany High School

Twelve Second Hand Gum Dealers Stated in U S

A claim asserts the United States has eleven dealers in second hand chewing gum across the nation. This odd trade figure appears in a listing or report, noting multiple sellers and regional spread within the country.

United States

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