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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1935

Page

8

Athens High School Presents Operetta Up in the Air

Athens High School students will stage the operetta Up In The Air in the school auditorium at March & o'clock. Geoffrey F. Morgan and Don C. Wilson wrote the show about a bashful man who attempts a daredevil parachute stunt to win a sweetheart. Cast details include Margaret Alice Gutherie as Betty Burbank and Nelson Hamilton as George Burbank with Robert Bird as Harold Post and Ralph Dalton as Jim Carter.

Athens High School Geoffrey F. Morgan Athene Ohio University Don C. Wilson Betty Burbank Margaret Alice Gutherie George Burbank Nelson Hamilton Robert Bird Lucky Jade Harold Post Jim Carter Post Ralph Dalton Julian Bing Henry McCullom Normandy Burgett Mra McCullom Virginia Sama Burbank Florence Harvey Ruth Phillips McCullom Annie Fannie van Dyke Juniper Johnson June Fultz Shirley Kingston Betty Joe Bennett Aldridge Juanita Savior Kathleen Shannon Mary Ann Schuler Geraldine Chiem Avenelle Spriggs Virginia Goldsberry Bella Spriggs Nell Pinkerton Matthea Same Arminta Morrison Fela Pendergrass Robert Coe Lawrence Helwig Paul Ayers Roy Moorehead Hubert Weatherby Emerson Houf Steve Mekedis Howard Hyre Dale Gatt

Edith Wharton Book Reviewed By CCL Club

Members of the CCL Club met at Mrs. James Lewis's home at 9 Oak Street Tuesday night at 7 30. Mra C E Shuster reviewed Edith Wharton's The Children as part of the program. The Lewis family performed music and sang while guests assisted with refreshments. Mr Fin Gillogy of 19 Palmer Street underwent major surgery and was reported in satisfactory condition at University Hospital Columbus.

C. C. L. Club Mra James Lewis Oak Street Edith Wharton Mra. C Billy Lewis Fin Gillogy Palmer Street University Hospital, Columbus

Marjorie McKee Celebrates Ninth Birthday With Theatre Party

Marjorie McKee marked her ninth birthday with a theater party for seven friends Sunday afternoon and a reception at her grandparents home, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson H. McKee, 4 University Terrace. Pink decorations, lantern slides shown by Grace McKee, and games followed the theater outing. Guests included Jane Finsterwald Martha Jones Isabelle Francis Mary Jane Beckley Patty Connor Claudine Steppe and Grace McKee. Mr L W Roberts attends a state lumber convention in Columbus.

Marjorie McKee Wilson H. McKee University Terrace Marjorie Grace Jane Finsterwald Martha Jones Isabelle Francis Mary Jane Beckley Patty Connor Claudine Steppe Grace McKee

Maecenas Literary Club Elects Officers

Maecenas Literary Club at 20 Walker Street elected new officers led by President Mrs. Frank Dean and Vice President Mrs. B R Saunders. Recording secretary is Mrs. E D Cooley and corresponding secretary Mrs. Howard Brookins with treasurer Mrs. Fred Stauffer. Next meeting set for 2 pm Tuesday March 12 at 48 Shaver Street.

Maecenas Literary Club Jesse Henry Walker Street Frank Dean J. W. Hudson J. R. Harvey Zephyr Hills Florida P. E. Shirley Shafer Street

Sound driven spring dresses dazzle New York runways

Spring fashions emphasize sound as much as sight with fabrics that rustle and swish. New York showings feature taffeta silks moire paillettes and cellulose accents while double fish tail trains add noise. Designers bind chiffons with cellulose bands to make hems audible and dust protected.

Anna Petersen New York

What Other Women Say by Marjorie Shuler

Quote about life decisions and self determination emphasizes present actions shaping future outcomes. It argues character overcomes circumstances and creates new beginnings despite crippling or dismaying conditions.

Marjorie Shuler

Knitting Surges in Athens Sewing Circles with Quick Garments

Athens women of all ages embrace rapid knitting producing jiffy sweaters, blouses, and spring suits. Knitters claim two day sweaters use large needles, with angora trims and bright color bows. Final blocking at home preserves savings as beginners quickly learn.

Progressive Class Anniversary Meeting at Central Avenue Church

The Progressive Class of the Central Avenue Church marked its two year anniversary with a 6 PM banquet. Twenty seven adults and twenty one children attended as Rev Ward Radford spoke on church growth since 1906 and the class’s 2 year formation. Toasts for success were offered by Evan Edwards Stalder Chauncey Mrs Allen Wetherby Mrs Evan Edwards Mrs G W Pierce Ralph Barker.

Central Avenue Church Alton Wolfe Ward Radford Cavle Evan Edwards Stalder Chauncey Allen Wetherby G. W. Pierce Ralph Barker

Perfect model legs win prize for Miss Marguerite Hughes

The Cleveland Art Club announced a winner in a quirky contest by showcasing a model pair of legs measuring 814 inches at the ankles 134 inches at the calf and 304 inches at the thigh. Miss Marguerite Hughes earned the prize.

Cleveland Cleveland Art Club Marguerite Hughes

W B A Initiates Six New Members at Meeting

The Women's Benefit Association held a 7 pm meeting at Odd Fellows Hall with 40 members present. Six new members were initiated: Mrs. Ernestine Cooley, Mrs. Lucille Tucker, Mrs. Angela Tierney, Mrs. Audrey Dinsmore, Mrs. Ruth Whitmore, and Mrs. Floris Kavili sh. Activities included bingo and bridge with prizes awarded to several members.

Women's Benefit Association Odd Fellows Hall Ernestine Cooley Lucille Tucker Angela Tierney Audrey Dinsmore Ruth Whitmore Floris Kavilish Anna Stauffer Malina Griser Veda Carpenter Bessie Cooley Lenna Tribe Floris Kaviish Jemina Christian Flora Murphy Venus Ours William Smith Lora Briggs

Athens Girl Weds in West Virginia Ceremony

Miss Lucy D Heightland of Athens marries Rudolph D Steinmeyer of New Marshfield on February 1 at St Marys West Virginia. She is an Athens High School graduate of 1931 and works at the McBee Company. Steinmeyer runs a Clover Farm Store in New Marshfield. The couple resides at 197 West Union Street. Mr and Mrs Homer Baird announce the birth of a son, Homer Thomas, and a daughter Jean.

Lucy D. Heightland Athens Rudolph D. Steinmeyer New Marshfield St. Marys W. Va Methodist Church Carl B. Johnson Steinmeyer Athens High School McBee Company Frank Steinmeyer Clover Farm West Union Street Homer Baird May Avenue Homer Thomas Bairds Jean

Society briefs meet and club gatherings planned

The Deborah Class of the First Christian Church will meet at Mrs. J. H. Burt 23 Elliott Street Thursday night at 7 30. A Past Grands Club meeting is set for Thursday Feb 28 at 7 30 in the IOOF Hall. Rebekah Lodge will be entertained with pollack supper. all club members urged to attend.

Deborah First Christian Church J. H. Burt Elliott Street Ladies’ Auxiliary of Eagles Eagles Hall Halil Rebekah

Merritt Writes From Gibraltar Aboard the Statendam

Will C. Merritt, former Athens resident now in Columbus, travels aboard the U S Statendam on a Mediterranean course stopping Cadiz Cannes Jerusalem and Venice Naples Southampton Rotterdam en route to New York. He notes wild seas to Madeira and spring weather at Funchal with volcanic Madeira origins and earthquakes. plans to radiogram home from Haifa using a five word code for economy. look for the message around March 5.

Renee Antonio de Marco Plaza Will C. Merritt Columbus Athens U. S Statendam Istanbul Turkey Cadiz Spain Cannes France Jerusalem Venice Naples Southampton Rotterdam New York Madeira Islands Funchal Athens County United States Haifa Ohio

One Legion Auxiliary To Have Installation Tonight

The Women’s Auxiliary of the K. T. Crossen Post of the American Legion will install officers and initiate forty members at Odd Fellows Hall at 7 30 p m. Gallipolis district president Mrs Margaret Bradberry will perform the installations and a Wilkesville degree team, regarded as the state’s best, will supervise the services. Mrs Roscoe Fowler of Middleport will sing with guests from Nelsonville Logan Glouster Gallipolis and Middleport in attendance.

Odd Fellows Hall

Business and Professional Women's Club Meet in Nelsonville

The Business and Professional Women's Club of Nelsonville will hold a meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m in the City Building club rooms. Miss Viola Fell public health nurse will speak and members of the newly organized group will attend as guests.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Viola Fell Business and Professional Women's Club of Nelsonville

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