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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1939

Page

8

Royal Family opens with star studded cast at Ohio U

The first night of The Royal Family at Ewing Hall Auditorium features an all star Ohio University cast led by Jack Swanson as Tony Cavendish and Ruth Janssen as Julia Cavendish. Six month old Jimmie Gibbs son of OU president makes a stage debut as Aubrey Cavendish Stewart earning applause and curtain calls.

Barrymores America Ewing Hall Auditorium University Theater George James Jimmie”) Gibbs Ohio University Herman G. James James Aubrey Cavendish Stewart Royal Cavendish Jimmie Jack Swanson Tony Tony Cavendish John Barrymore Jack Cavendish Barrymore Ruth Janssen C. W. Janssen Julia Cavendish

Night and Day in Florida university theater production

The campus stage presents Night and Day in Florida with furniture loaned by The Zenner Store. Scenery by Vincent Jukes and Arvin Knnsely directed build. Lighting by Charles A. Rowan Jr executed by Edwin Hoovler. Publicity director Rowland Macha and business manager Jack Matthews. Assistants include Jane Eakin Sidney Jacobs Alex Torok Ruth Hagen Chester Cormwell Clarice Wiener Gladys Wolfe Jean Pace Robert Anderson Preston Kidder.

University Zenner Vincent Jukes Arvin Knnsely Charles A. Rowan, Jr Edwin Hoovler Rowland Macha Jack Matthews Jane Eakin Sidney Jacobs Alex Torok Ruth Hagen Chester Cormwell Clarice Wiener Gladys Wolfe Jean Pace Robert Anderson Preston Kidder

First Grade in Putnam Counts 50 Robins

First graders at Rufus Putnam School counted fifty robins during a Wednesday afternoon bird feeding project. Miss Mabel Olson confirmed the tally as Dorothea Casckey notified The Messenger.

Rufus Putnam Dorothea Caskey Mabel Olson

Penn Yan to reinstall old fire bell after siren failure

Wind silences the new electrical siren prompting Penn Yan officials to revive the old bell that rang alarms for nearly fifty years. The bell was removed last summer when Engine House No. 2 underwent alterations.

Penn Yan N. Y

Benefit Party Pays for Band Colors at Athens High

Round about the town reports the American Legion Auxiliary event on Tuesday night raised funds for two gold fringed silk flags for Athens High School Band to present on Washington's Birthday. The turnout filled the Legion Home with Mayor and Mrs. Cornell arriving last and seating on stairs. The Ohio University campus featured Betty Coeds in riflery class attire and a ROTC instructor reacting to their target practice. Washington and Lincoln anniversaries are noted as February highlights alongside a mother and son celebrating birthdays at the movies.

American Legion Auxiliary Athens American Legion C. C. Cornell Athens High School Washington Ohio University R.O.T.C America Lincoln Edison Longfellow

Old Mohawk Bitters advertised at Gallaher Drug Store

A bold ad offers a family size bottle of a famous medicine for 49 cents, claiming it relieves rheumatic and neuritis pains, gall bladder distress, nervousness, and fatigue linked to constipation and lazy liver. It promises refunds if not worth ten times the price and urges readers to visit The Gallaher Drug Store at 16 Court Street, Ady.

Gallaher Drug Store Court Street Ady

End to Winter Seen in Berlin Conn Forecasters Call

Local old time forecasters say winter will end with a flourish after a mild spell they predict by shading caterpillar stripe patterns. A lighthearted exchange about free laundry prizes prompts a quip about household washing duties.

Berlin Conn

Airplane Prize Headline at Fellowship Bridge Party

The American Association of University Women holds a Saturday event at Irma Voigt's home 35 Park Place featuring a bridge and Chinese checkers party. Four top prizes include an airplane trip to any Ohio city planned for March 18 with a five place Good News plane.

Voigt American Association of University Women Ohio Fellowship Bridge Committee Mabel Olson Irma E. Voigt Park Place Ohio City Waco Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati Dayton Akron Youngstown Toledo Athens Edith Wray Margaret Duncan William H. Herbert Barbara Olson Robert P. Tompkins Dean Voigt AAUW West Wing

East Side PTA Celebrates Forty Second Founder Anniversary

East Side PTA observed the forty second anniversary of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers with a ceremony on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Ural Westfall and Miss Lucy McBride led tributes to founders and early PTA organizers as candles were lit. Mrs D M Clippinger presided over the business session and announced a district conference in Middleport on February 17 with the theme The Enrichment of Community Life.

East Side PTA National Congress of Parents and Teachers Ural Westfall Lucy McBride O. C. Bird John W. Dowler Jack Kern Neil Crawford Clara Kuenzli D. M. Clippinger John C. Henry W. F. Smiley B. J. Roberts Peter Good Wayne T. Matthews Mabel W. Sprague Colonial Los Angeles Calif

Mrs. Roger Jones Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs Roger Jones hosted a one o clock luncheon for a three table bridge club at The Eastwood with red roses as table decorations. Mrs John H Preston won the high score prize in the following bridge game.

Eastwood Roger J. Jones John H. Preston

Best Cough Remedy Made at Home From Pinex and Syrup

An easy home remedy combines 2 cups sugar and 1 cup water to make a syrup then add 2% ounces Pinex to create a full pint cure. It claims rapid throat and bronchial relief, loosening phlegm, easing soreness, and smoother breathing with no spoilage and a money back guarantee.

P T A Founders Day Safety Program at Senior High

The Junior-Senior P.T.A. plans Founder's Day and a safety program on Monday February 20 at 7:30 p m in the Senior High School Auditorium. Mrs Hal Woods the first president of the High School P T A will give a brief history and a Highway Department member will discuss safety. Kansas PWA reports 125 federal projects underway with total cost about 20 681 110 dollars.

P.T.A Hal Woods State Highway Department Kansas PWA Topeka Kansa

S S S Tonic Ad Claims Vitality and Health

Ad touts S.S.S. Tonic as a remedy to restore rich red blood and robust vitality after worry overwork or illness. It promotes improved digestion and appetite, claiming health returns when no organic trouble exists. Available in two sizes at drug stores.

S.S.S

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