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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1944

Page

6

Madame Curie at the Athena stars Garson and Pidgeon

Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon headline Madame Curie at the Athena Theatre based on Eve Curie’s biography. The love story of Marie and Pierre Curie unfolds against the backdrop of radium’s discovery with strong support from May Whitty Travers Smith Owen and Becquerel figures.

Greer Garson Walter Pidgeon Mrs. Miniver Madame Curie Athena Theatre Eve Curie Marie Curie Marie Pierre Curie Marie Sklodowska Paris Poland Miss Garson Mdme Curie Pidgeon Curies Hollwood Dame May Whitty Lady Beldon MGM Weer Garson Mervyn Leroy Sidney Franklin Henry Travers Albert Bosserman Robert Walken C. Aubrey Smith Victor Francen Elsa Bosserman Reginald Owen von Johnson Margaret O'Brien Paul Osborn Paul H. Romeau

Final Chester High Freshman English Program Shines

Chester High School hosts its final term literary program in the auditorium. The show features skits, plays including The Black Lamb, impromptu speeches, nursery rhymes, and musical selections by Freshman English Class members led by Miss Fay Pickens.

Chester Chester High School Nina Wallace Gladys Coleman Iris White Robert Wood Joanna Bailey Marie Genheimer the Black Lamb James Heaton Irene Smith Mary Kathryn Tuttle Delores Epple Reid Young Woodrow Mora Russell Spencer Betty Eastman Carole Osborn Bernice Young Cleo Weber Freshman Literary Society Dorothy Holter Doris Barnett Fay Pickens

Sugar Run School Group Honors Founders Day and Lincoln Birthday

The Sugar Run P T A met at the school Thursday for a Mercy A program honoring Founder's Day and Lincoln's Birthday. Emma Seitz sixth grade led exercises, Vertie Conway presented the Founder’s Day program, and Mrs. Ralph Kuether read the President's Message. A $5 donation was voted to the Infantile Paralysis Fund via the National Foundation. Minerva Pryor's room received the attendance banner for most parents present.

MERCY Emma Seitz Lincoln Vertie Conway Ralph Kuether Natio Foundation Infantile Paralysis Fund Minerva Pryor

Pitfalls of Love Drama Ends in Restaurant Shootout

In a east side restaurant a covert operation led by Madge Graham and Charles Spencer unravels a gang of international spies holding Marion. Milner tries suicide after Stephen Redfield is killed. Denton’s identity is secured. Mary plans to perform tonight despite the chaos.

Madge Graham East Side Charles Spencer Secret Service Marion Moi Marie Madge Ronald Brixton Tony Milner Father Washington Dicky Harry Mary Noel Carolyn Ronald Stephen Redfield Adams Lillian Mr. Milner United States Veriizen Steve Big Tony Katharine Dr. Twitchell The Lansfield

Love's Fair Horizon opens new phase in Adele Garrison serial

Marion is pressured by adversaries to reveal secrets about Jack Bickett as Tony pretends to die. Family reunites and plans a return home with two couples joining the hideaway, while a new phase titled Love's Fair Horizon begins Monday.

Carolyn Marion Rico Ronald Jack Bickett Big Tony Caroyn Tony Lillian Jack Katharine Dicky Lansfield Adele Gerrison

Club Calendar Presents Week of Local Meetings

Community clubs and church groups announce a full week of events. Upl to date locations include Mrs. Clifton Swaim and Mrs. Harry Benz homes in Columbus area with potlucks and a dozen meetings from Monday through Friday featuring PTA, garden clubs, literary circles, and women’s clubs across Athens and neighboring communities.

Athens Garden Club W. H. McKee University Terrace Better Gardening School Little Theater Athens High School Victor Reis Ohio State University Ross Wright Athens County Oo Amere Needle Club E. D. Shrout Ohio Ave Women’s Republican Club Berry Richland Avenue Methodist Church

Destroyer at Majestic promising gripping sea drama

In Nelsonville a film review notes Columbia's Destroyer stars Edward G. Robinson as a devoted Chief Boatswain's Mate aboard the destroyer John Paul Jones. Marguerite Chapman Glenn Ford and Edgar Buchanan support as the story follows a sailor’s fierce bond with his ship and his quest for perfection aboard a vessel built to replace a fallen hero. The article also lists local club notices and upcoming meetings for the U C D Club and related groups with venues and dates.

Columbia Majestic Theater Edward G. Robinson Marguerite Chapman Glenn Ford Edgar Buchanan Mr. Robinson The Star Boley John Paul Jones Jonesy Navy Jones

Wedding Ties Jean Rell and Francis Baldy at St Bernard s

Miss Jean Rell and First Lieut. Francis T Baldy married at St Bernard s Church with Rev Tague officiating. Attendants wore color coordinated outfits and corsages. A revival at United Brethren Church is set for Sunday. Fran E Thomas of Toledo dies at 47. funeral Sunday at 1 30 p m. John Sport Passen injured in Congo Mine. Local fraternal events noted with Eagles banquet and altar society meeting.

Mary Baldy Rendville Charles Eddy Athens August Baldy Charleston John Baldy Millfield Helen Fenneken Dorothy Baldy United Brethren Church William Jeffries Fran E. Thomas Toledo San Toy Anna Lanning Thomas Guy Tucker Corning John Sport) Passen Congo Mine Eagles Aerie No Leo Radkoski The Aerie Frank B. Ellis St Bernard's Altar Society Anna Parsons Margaret Sanders Eloise Woods Jimmy Bernadette Standish John Theisen Columbus

Local Ladies Honor Guests and Short Visits Noted

Atkinson and several named ladies joined an honored guest Mrs. Benjamine Sicilian who received a birthday gift. Miss Patricia Fair visited Lancaster with her sister Mrs. Herb Walker. Mrs. Martha Young is ill. Mrs. Mary Rodgers and Mrs. Dorothy Mason were in Columbus on Wednesday.

DeLuxe Dinners Offer a Relaxing Evening Out

A service invites patrons to enjoy an economical evening away from cooking and cleaning. Dine with us for a simple alternative to preparing a big meal and a break from sweeping and dishwashing.

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Athena Sugar Run School Group Jasper Marshall Island Schines Ohio Spencer Redfield Y Adele Garrison Olin Olina First Christian Church Clifton Swaim W. Union St Kappa Phi Harry Benz Fairview Ave Marian Coe R. L. Morton S. High St Lo.o.f. Hall W.E.A Columbus Golden Women's Relief Corps Fred Fenzel Park Place Child Conservation League P. S. Wamsley van Yorhes St Progressive Literary Club Harry Bennett Montrose Ave Westside Pta Study Club West Side Maecenas Literary Club E. W. Bingman Raymond Drive C. D. Morrison Morris Ave Homemakers Club C. D. Duncan White's Mill Central P.T.A U.W. Foreign Affairs Charles G. Matthews E. Mulberry St France Mary T. Noss Oos W.B.A. Officers Club Ralph Leonard Stewart St William Masterton Leonard Vriday Art and Thimble Club Nelsonville U. C. D. Club Roy Dupler Richland Ave A Doe Noble Grands Club A. R. Harmon Terrace A Cage Pomeroy Pomeroy Schools Sugar Run Central Elementary School Corning Social Notes Ann Corio Chaples Butterworth Tim Ryan Glenn "Ford Amuerete Chapman Frank Weed Lewis Meizer Borden Chase William A. Serter Lewis F. Edelman Johnny America Lamborn Studio S. Court St
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