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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1952

Page

6

Music Club Program Brings Poetry and Song to Athens

The Athens Women’s Music Club hosted Dr. Paul Kendall who traced American history through poetry and story from Columbus to modern times. The event featured Roy Ringwald’s Songs of America sung by a mixed chorus, with four hand piano by E. H. Gaylord and Richard Essex, under Christine Baker.

Paul Kendall Athens Women’s Music Club Carl Nessley Peach Ridge Road Dr Kendall America Columbus Bryan Emerson Lowell, Whittier Longfellow Holmes Whitman Christine Baker E. H. Gaylord Richard Essex P. L. Peterson William Brophy Ray Sturm B. A. Renkenberger Dan Merrick Francis Bean Katerine Millikan C.F. Heft Herman Herron

Westminster Opera to Benefit Foundation House Fund

The Smoky Mountain Opera based on mountain folk songs will be staged in Memorial Auditorium February 22 at 8 p.m. by the Westminster Foundation to raise funds for remodeling the foundation house on N College St and the proposed chapel. Student cast, directed by Westminster members, marks its second auditorium appearance. Cast includes Frank Dilley as George, Jane Sharp as Jess, Charles Frank as Ben, Lyndall Woolley as Arabella, with Jane Meyer Aunt Sary, Wally Higgins Grandpa, Robert Singhaus Andy, and Ernest Anderson moonshiner. Tickets on sale at campus outlets and at the door.

Smoky Mountain Memorial Auditorium Westminster Foundation Foundation House N. College St Maurel Hawkins Westminster Faculty Wives Club Student Center George Frank Dilley Athens Jess Jane Sharp Charles Frank Ben Arabella Lyndall Woolley Jane Meyer Aunt Sary Wally Higgins Grandpa Jane Roseberry Yvonne Sherow Joe Steiff Martha Morrison Fred Stehr Jeffrey's Gandee's Logan's Uhlman’s

Box Social Auction Held by Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae

An old-fashioned box social with John Algeo as auctioneer was featured when the Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae met Sunday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs George Rutkoskie 6 Woodside Drive Their husbands were guests Boxes decorated as Valentines were sold to the highest bidder Attending were Miss Jean McFadden and many couples including Mr and Mrs John Algeo Mr and Mrs Roger Pedigo Mr and Mrs Clarke Cleveland Mr and Mrs Norman Dean Mr and Mrs Dayton Kern Mr and Mrs FE H Gaylord Mr and Mrs Arthur Cornwell and the hosts

John Algeg Alpha Xi Delta George Rutkoskie Woodside Drive Jean McFadden John Algeo Roger Pedigo Clarke Daily Clark Cleveland Norman Dean Dayton Kern FE. H. Gaylord Arthur Cornwell

Ohio Premier Preview of I Want You At Athena Theater

More than 40 representatives of women’s groups school administrators faculty members and women’s organizations on campus viewed a preview of I Want You Samuel Goldwyn’s successor to The Best Years of Our Lives The Ohio premier shown at the Athena Theater was recommended by the National Federation of Women’s Clubs and presents a family life picture set against modern times.

The National Federation of Women's Clubs Athena Theater Ohio

King's Shepherds Meet at Monte Riggle Home

The King’s Shepherds group of the New Marshfield Church of Christ and minister James Horner met at Monte Riggle’s home at 80 May Ave Monday evening. Refreshments with a Valentine theme were served by Mr and Mrs Sam Riggle. The next meeting is set for March 10 at the parsonage in New Marshfield.

King's Shepherds Group New Marshfield Church Una May Lowery Monte Riggle Jim Horner Richard Riggle Bobby Trout New Marshfield

Harshman Family Visit From Houston Arrives in Columbus

Mrs. S. C. Harshman and son Frank of Houston arrive by train to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Atkin. Frank, four, stays with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Moore, in Columbus. Dr. and Mrs. Stansbury return from California after tours of Roses Parade and Hollywood stops.

S. C. Harshman Frank Houston Texas California James F. Stansbury Richland Ave Pasadena Robert L. Stansbury Stephen North Hollywood Philip Swanson Vicki Jack Stansbury Swanson J. B Swanson Athens Stansburys Bob Hope Red Skelton Hollywood Union Pacific James R. Stansbury Marietta

Degrees Granted By Albany Grange

Sixty members and guests attended the Albany Grange meeting with eight Summit Grange members present. First and second degree work were exemplified by named officers, and candidates Ralph Davies, James Allen, Dorothy Haning, Maude Riley, and others received. Waldo Poston presided as master. An explanation of the naming of the Ohio Beautiful River to the Indians was given by Clara Poston. A Valentine exchange and refreshments followed.

Summit Grange Albany Grange Frank Bobo Edward Stanley Elsie Walsh Louise Thomas Waldo Poston Ralph Davies James Allen Dorothy Haning Maude Riley Ohio Clara Poston Pearl Ator

World famous musicians schedule opera on Ohio University campus

Two world famous musicians are set for appearances on the Ohio University campus from February 26 to March 16. Dr Ernst Von Dohnanyi will be visiting professor conducting recitals and master classes with the university groups and will perform in a piano violin program March 12 with Frances Magness at Memorial Auditorium. Other Dohnanyi events include a campus convocation March 3 and a piano soloist appearance March 9. Tickets for the March 12 concert are available to the public.

Ohio University School of Music Ernst von Dohnanyi Dohnanyi United States University Symphony Orchestra Frances Magnes Memorial Auditorium Athens Chamber Music Society Magness New York Canada Europe Israel New York Philharmonic Orchestra

Delphian Club Hosts Annual Valentine Dinner

Twenty two members attended the Athens Delphian Club Valentine dinner at the Cottage Tea House with 5:30 seating and a Valentine exchange. Mrs. Dwight Mutchler named the next year’s program committee and Mrs. Ethel Tribe to host the next meeting. Dana T. Caldwell of Gallipolis was elected warden of Ohio Gamma chapter Phi Delta Theta. A cake baking note closes the item.

Athens Delphian Club Cottage Tea House Hunter Hope Neil Thomas Dwight Mutchler Gertrude Pritchard Bernard Black Harry Lackey Ethel Tribe Dana T. Caldwell Gallipolis Ohio Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

Case C-369 Ralph W ages 16 seeks car access for dates

Dr. Crane notes Ralph W a 16 year old high school junior asks for driving the family car. He claims he has a license and would pay gas but his father prohibits car use for dates. The item tests teen driving judgment and includes a call to share with juvenile boys.

Ralph Ralph W Dr. Crane America Indianapolis Speedway Crane

Needlework patterns and adult driving advice mix in column

The Athens Messenger advertises pattern No 8798 for a sleeveless dress with a matching jacket in multiple sizes and lists purchase details. It also promotes pattern 5241 with animal embroidery designs and a gift pattern, while a separate column offers driving wisdom for teens, praising Ralph for responsible aims but warning against reckless habits and urging safer driving.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N.Y Anne Cabot Ave Americas

Shower and Party for Hostutlers Held Tuesday

Mr and Mrs C C Widdoes entertained last evening with a surprise shower for Mr and Mrs Jack Hostutler after the OU Toledo basketball game on Morris Ave Gifts were given to Mrs Hostutler by the wives and Mr Hostutler by the men A late buffet supper followed with guests including Mr and Mrs W J Trautwein Mrs Howard Brinker and other couples

C. C. Widdoes Jack Hostutler University the Widdoes Morris Ave Ou-Toledo Hostutler

Eastern Star Initiation Held by Athens Chapter

Initiation ceremonies were conducted Monday evening as the Athens Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star met at the Masonic Temple. Guests attended from Albany New Marshfield Guysville and Wellston chapters. Tables featured a Valentine theme and place cards were small Valentines for the coffee hour after.

Athens The Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Albany New Marshfield Guysville Wellston

Calendar of Events Thursday Hobby Groups and Club Meetings

Local social calendar lists multiple Thursday events including hobby group with Mrs E A DeVille at 16 Avon Place at 8 pm and an Amere Club gathering at 134 N Congress St at 2 pm Note change of place for Neighbors meeting. Also current events club with Mrs Faye Cline at 11 Pearl St at 7 30 pm with talk on Boy Scout Jamboree in Europe and a Royal Crown Rebekah Lodge initiation at Stewart at 7 30 pm Bring a cherry pie. Nearby hostesses include Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles at Eagles Hall with refreshments and several church and civic group activities at Albany Elementary and Methodist church premises. Friday features Christian Women’s Fellowship rummage sale at city hall and DAR event at Thackery House with guest speaker. Saturday lists New Marshfield CBS rummage sale at Athens City Hall at 7 30 am.

Faye Cline Pearl St Richard Wilcox Europe Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles Eagles Hall Albany Martzolff Methodist Church Gasco Club George McKinniss Columbus Road Christian Women's Fellowship City Hall Wscs William Gillogly DAR Thackery House R. C. Wickham Maurel Hawkins

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Box Social Hatha PYREX Kerr Hardware S. Court St Athens, Ohio CES Athens City Hall Delphian Club George W. Crane Tot Mrs. Anne Cabot Ohio Cleaners Dial N. Court St Hostutlers W. J. Trautwein Howard Brinker James Snyder Farl Crites Snyder Frank Richey Kermit Blogser Robert Wren Oscar Thomas Fred Schleicher James Johnson Oes E. A. DeVille Avon Place Mae Radford Amere Club L. E. White N. Congress St Eo Ucd Valentine Adeline Browning State St Royal Crown Rebekah Lodge Stewart Valentine Rainbow Girls Joe Thackery Co. T. Warren E. Mulberry Richland Ave. Methodist Church John Ashton CBS Uhlman S. Court Street FLOOR Richard Hudnut Gallaher Drug Stores Court St
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