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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1950

Page

8

Glass Menagerie at Ewing Aud honors Williams’ memory

Ohio University Theatre presents Tennessee Williams The Glass Menagerie at Ewing Auditorium under Marvin Robinson. Elizabeth Manwell Laura Tom Richard Stelling Betty Evans Walter Weinstein deliver strong performances in a memory driven drama praised for mood and lighting while suggesting more focus on Laura’s glass collection. The production runs through January 21 with set by Norman Rock lighting by Robert Nichols costumes by Elizabeth Anderson and stage management by Charles Kline.

Emerson Ewing Auditorium Tennessee Williams Ohio University Theatre Marvin Robinson Elizabeth Manwell Arts and Sciences Lyndhurst Amanda Winfield Miss Anwell Amanda Mr. Williams Richard Stelling Narrator Tom Mr. Stelling Fine Arts Scotch Plains N. J Laura Betty Evans Londonderry Miss Evans Gentleman Caller Walter Weinstein Bronx N. Y Winfields Norman Rock Robert Nichols Elizabeth Andersoh Charles Kline Eddie Dowling Louis J. Singer Mr. Dowling Laurette Taylor

Soprano and violinist recital at Ohio University

Carolyn Cummins soprano and Helen Cunningham violinist present a student recital at Music Hall Auditorium tonight at 8. Cummins opens with Grieg songs and Puccini aria then English songs including Quilter and Kennedy Fraser. Cunningham with Doris Ann Yoder piano performs Franck Violin Sonata. Marilyn Adams accompanies. Open to the public.

Carolyn Cummins Helen Cunningham Ohio University School of Music Music Hall Miss Cummins Grieg Miss Cunningham Doris Ann Yoder Quilter Besley

Pleasanton 0008 Club Holds All Day Meeting

W. T. Club of Pleasanton met Thursday for an all day gathering with Mrs. Pauline Martin. Twenty two members shared a pot-luck dinner at noon. Prizes went to Mrs. Winnie Seipel, Mrs. Maizie Hanning, Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Forrest Carmean. Mrs. Ora Hanning will host next meeting on February 9 with Mrs. Carmean co hosting.

W. T. Club of Pleasanton Pauline Martin Winnie Seipel Maizie Hanning Martin Forrest Carmean Ora Hanning Carmean

PTA Addressed By Dr Hansen

Dr E A Hansen of Ohio University spoke to the West Side PTA on Are We Doing Too Much For Our Children. He warned parents against overindulgence and urged early discipline to prepare children for adulthood. The meeting also approved contributions to tuberculosis and a Christmas booklet fund and named officers and a Founders Day committee for February 15.

E. A. Hansen West Side PTA Doctor Hansen Ohio University Mabelle Durst Gladys Burns James McMullen Joe McBride Bernice Rodehaver Samuel Eblen Eugene Hamer

Couple Wed on Thursday at Rev LeMaster Home

Miss Mary Ellen Brooks became the bride of Mr Vaughn Baker last Thursday evening at the home of Rev Phyllis LeMaster who officiated. Parents are Mr and Mrs Christopher Brooks Athens Route 2 and Mrs Lawrence Rutter Athens Route 2. Maid of honor Martha Brooks and best man Dennison LeMaster. Guests included immediate families. Both bride and groom attended The Plains School.

Mary Ellen Brooks Vaughn Baker Phyllis LeMaster Christopher Brooks Athens Baker Lawrence Rutter Martha Brooks Dennison LeMaster The Plains School

Culbertson on Canasta adds new freezing pack insights

Ely Culbertson’s discussion in Culbertson on Canasta offers practical tips on freezing the pack, ruling on melds with wilds, going out concealed, and pack control. Includes expert Q and A with examples and strategic guidance for two handed play.

Ely Culbertson Culbertson

SORORITY GIVES WINTER DANCE AT ATHENS COUNTRY CLUB

Chi Omega held its annual winter formal Snow Flurries at the Athens Country Club with blue lights snow decor and a white horse drawn sleigh. Committee included Gert Forney Ed dine McCuskey Jane Windisch Kay Hess Jeri Hine Frannie Dickenson and Mitzi Wolf. Guests ranged from faculty alumni and house mothers to actives pledges and their friends. Also noted are brief personal items about Stansbury Evans and Coe families with a birth announced for Carolyn Coe.

Chi Omega Sorority Athens Country Club Gert Forney Eddine McCuskey Jane Windisch Kay Hess Jeri Hine Frannie Dickenson Mitzi Wolf Chi Omega Sorority

Calendar of Women’s Clubs Week Schedule

Readable listings show many meetings across Athens area clubs from Wednesday to Saturday. Notable gatherings include Woman's Auxiliary of the Church at Colonial Apartments with Mrs. R Hamm and many others at various homes and halls with times from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The events feature social hours, dinners, and guest speakers from AAUW and DAR among others, plus a dance and plant-themed sessions.

Woman's Auxiliary of the Church R. Hamm Colonial Apts B. Dishon Gasco Club W. A. Smith Richland Ave Nannie Allom WIA ITV Herbert Davis Washington St Alpha Lambda Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Tri Psi Nelsonville Pocahontas Lodge Friendly Garden Club Coolville FE. G. Ashcraft W. B. King Nabby Lee Ames Dar Cottage Tea House H. la Atkinson H. F. Cromley O. D. Dailey G. S. Pilcher

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