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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1942

Page

6

OHIO U Theater debuts summer show in storeroom venue

Ohio University Theater opens a three one act program in the old storeroom below Ewing Hall with projected three sided seating. The cast works on staging music and costumes as Dr. Dawes notes this is the first use of music and dance in university theater this season. The plays include The Slave With Two Faces The Exchange and Hearts Caprice directed by Cobin Todd and Cox respectively.

Third Row Ohio University Theater Ewing Hall Robert Gates Dawes School of Dramatic Art Martin George Todd Ted Frye Amelia Cox Noel Coward Dr. Dawes

Neckwear Takes Center Stage in Summer Wardrobe Revival

New York fashion notes collar trends that revive late nineteenth century inspired neckpieces. Georgette collars twin scarves and bows transform dresses and slacks alike offering multifunction options from a chic sash to a warming hood. Designers cite Museum of Costume Art exhibits as inspiration and note rationing limits on hats and neckwear.

New York Lillian Russell Lily Museum of Costume Art

Social and Personal News Highlights From Local Notices

Miss Jane Bayless arrives from Cincinnati for three weeks with her mother Mrs. Charles Bayless. Private Robert F. Dyar returns to Boston with the Army Signal Corps after furlough with his father. Mrs. Charles W. Harvey leaves for Springfield to visit her son and rents her home. A July Fourth weekend gathering hosts Mr and Mrs Harvey Whitlatch and Mrs Olive Herron with Akron and Columbus visitors. President and Mrs Glenn James return from Chicago after their daughter Margaret James Gibbs wedding. Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Sprague visit Madison Wis and see Bill at Notre Dame and Ted at Ohio State. Birth announced for Mary Alice Carr, daughter of M. L. and spouse, with grandparents listed. Tent meeting continues at Athens County Fairgrounds with old-time gospel preaching and singing.

Robert F. Dyar Boston Mass Army Signal Corps Commonwealth J. F. Dyar J. R. Sprague John T. Sprague Madison, Wis Bill Notre Dame University South Bend Ind Ted Ohio State University

Bet­ty Jayne Yaw Weds Harold Rutter In Wellsburg Ceremony

Mr. and Mrs. O. V. Yaw announce the marriage of their daughter Betty Jayne to Harold Rutter son of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Rutter of Pittsburgh Pa The wedding occurred June 12 in Wellsburg with Rev William J Farager officiating The couple will reside at 6348 Marchland St East Liberty Pittsburgh where Mr Rutter works for the B and O Railroad

O. V. Yaw Morris Ave Betty Jayne Harold Rutter H. E. Rutter Pittsburgh Wellsburg W. Va William J. Farager Rutter The B. and O. Railroad

Gertrude Bay Weds Robert Lewis in Washington

The marriage of Gertrude Lovina Bay of New Plymouth to Robert J. Lewis of Washington D C occurred Saturday June 27 at 2 30 PM in Lincoln Chapel New York Ave Presbyterian Church Washington with Dr Peter Marshall officiating. Mrs Anne Rapier and Miss Josephine Bay attended. The bride works in the War Department MI and Mr Lewis is with Thompson Construction. They will reside in Washington. A dinner followed at the Lotus.

Gertrude Lovina Bay Milton Bay New Plymouth Robert J. Lewis Washington, D. C Lincoln Chapel New York Ave. Presbyterian Church Washington Peter Marshall Marshal Neil Rosebuds Anne Rapier Josephine Bay Lewis Military Intelligence Division War Department Thompson Construction Company The Lotus

Banish Heat With These Coolers

Three sugarless cooler recipes for gatherings. Surprise Cocktail uses tomato juice cucumber and lemon juice. Honey Punch blends honey orange and grapefruit juices. Party Punch combines apricots orange lemon and cider with a mint or cherry garnish. Each mix is chilled and served ice cold.

Ohio University alumni note and June wedding in Akron

The Ohio University class of 1892 alumni news highlights in Athens and vicinity include Nelle Foster pursuing USO vocal work and engineers Harriet Musgrave and Alice Mechem at Babcock and Wilcox in Akron. Julianna Pavich wed Carson Boggs Jr. at a country home altar in a June 20 ceremony in Akron with a pink white theme and a three tier cake.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Ohio University Athena Anna Pearl McVay Hebbardsville John E. Snow Athens. Co Ohio Alumnus Nelle Foster Lazarus USO Harriet Musgrave Alice Mechem Nelsonville Babcock and Wilcox Akron Carson Boggs Julianna Pavich Carson Boggs, Jr Fillmore Cobb Belpre Buel Ross

Wilma Foster Weds C. V. Cruze in Dayton Ceremony

Miss Wilma M. Foster daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Foster of Carpenter married Clarence O Cruze son of Mr and Mrs H J Cruze of Newbert Tenn on Saturday July 4 at 830 pm. The Rev Emil Baumann officiated at his home in Dayton with Mrs Paul F Weber and daughter Barbara as attending guests. Mrs Cruze a Columbia High School and Dayton State Hospital Nursing graduate has lived in Dayton five years resigning as nurse in February. Cruze has spent three years in Dayton and previously worked with Grayhound Lines in Buffalo Akron and Los Angeles. The couple will reside in Dayton.

Wilma M. Foster A. J. Foster Carpenter Clarence O. Cruze H. J. Cruze Newbert Tenn Emil Baumann Dayton Paul F. Weber Barbara Akron Los Angeles Calif Mrs. Cruze

Club Calendar for The Plains and area meetings

The Naomi Bible Class meets Wednesday July 8 at 8 p m at Mrs Carl Michaels home. Eagles Auxiliary holds its regular meeting Thursday July 9 at 8 p m. W S C S of Central Ave Methodist Church meets Thursday July 9 at 8 p m in church basement. Daughters of Union Veterans meet Thursday July 9 at 7 30 p m at the American Legion hall. Class 6 Church of God holds monthly meeting Thursday July 9 at 7 30 p m at 541 Richland Ave hosted by Mr and Mrs Raymond Atkins.

Naomi Bible Class the Plains Carl Michael Eagles W.s.cs Central Ave. Methodist Church Daughters of Union Veterans American Legion Hall Church of God Raymond Atkins Richland Ave. Co

Dinner Honors 86th Birthday

At an anniversary dinner on July 7, Mrs. Dorothy Duncan of 244 E State St celebrated her 86th birthday. Guests included four daughters J D McClanahan J C McClanahan Fred Turner Adrienne Frost her son J L Duncan grandchildren Jimmie Max Duncan great grandchildren Jean Kay Hartley Carol McClanahan Joe McClanahan and Mrs Roy McClanahan mother of Joe and Carol Mrs J F Smith and Mr F D Turner.

Dorothy Duncan E. State St Duncan J. D. McClanahan J. C. McClanahan Fred Turner Adrienne Frost J. L. Duncan Jimmie Max Duncan Jean Kay Hartley Carol McClanahan Joe McClanahan Roy McClanahan Joe Carol J. F. Smith F. D. Turner

Pitfalls of Love in Katharine's Hospital Search

Madge Graham confronts a tangle of loyalties as Katharine Bickett reveals a note from Jack seeking help against an espionage ring. Katharine plans a hospital tour to locate her husband, while Madge suspects the letter may be forged and worries Katharine’s actions may endanger them.

Jack Katharine Professor Diswell Connecticut Mountain Hatel Lansfield Madge Graham Katharine Bickett Madge South America Katherine Hal Meredith Hal

Desperate Trickster Feigns Dizzy Spell for Aid

A narrator admits a deception as dizziness is feigned to induce care from Katharine. She helps, urges rest, and requests medicines while offering calm, steady support in a tense moment. The scene ends with plans to call a drug store for relief as the tale continues tomorrow.

Katharine

Good Grooming Tips For Twelve Year Old Girls

The article urges natural grooming for preteens, including skin care, avoiding makeup until teens, and regular hair brushing. It advises seeking expert help for blemishes, consulting a family physician for health changes, and adjusting diet toward vegetables and lean meats. It also stresses careful wartime buying, labeled products, and dedicating ten percent of the household budget to War Savings Stamps.

Victory Garden Project Sprouts Among Athens Children

Athens schoolchildren tended two Maplewood Ave plots under Dr. Margaret Hampel supervision to grow beans lettuce peas beets carrots tomatoes and cabbage. Plants harvested feed homes and winter school lunches with aid from Southeastern Ohio Federated Clubs and the American Association of University Women.

Victory Maplewood Ave Athens Hampel Treasuries Southeastern Ohio Federated Clubs Carlos Cameron American Assocciation of University Women Irma E. Voigt Federated Clubs A.A.A.W Ross Wright Dr. Hample

Broken Romances Make Soldiers Turn Cynical

Ruth Millett notes many soldiers report love letters from girlfriends while warning that one in four marriages ends in divorce. A Chanute Field private recalls cynical reactions to amatory rejection slips, arguing romance is as risky as war.

Sam Chanute Field

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Ohio U. Theater By Marguerite Young Jane Bayless Cincinnati Good Samaritan Hospital Charles Bayless Charles W. Harvey Second St Dwight Harvey Springfield W. A. Palmer Mr. Palmer J. A. Deans Kenneth Russell Aleta Lynn Columbus Harvey Whitlatch Olive Herron New Marshfield Arthur Koker Route 4 Albert Piehl Toledo Herman G. James Chicago Margaret James Gibbs M. L. Carr Waterloo State Forest Mary Alice Lee Carr Circleville J. F. Houston Praise Athens County Fairgrounds Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Lea Red Cross Athens Ice & Storage Co Soft Water Dept Gertrude Bay Robert Lewis Frederick Kittle University of Chicago Helen E. Pritchard M.el Marilynn Boggs Mrs. Boggs, Jr Wilma Foster C. V. Cruze Jack Bickett United States Alicia Hart Gallaher Margaret Hampel O. A Vic Pierce Tommy McBride Jimmy Guseman Ann Hammerle Ruth Ann McBride LaFatima Guseman Jack Dowlner Tom Dowler Melvin Brown Hubert Freb Ruth Millett Orval! Heightland Cleveland Judith Ann Floyd W. Heightland Route 2 Jay Hamer William Frazee Chauncey Nora Wien Rowe C. c McKee Drug Co McKee’s
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