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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1947

Page

6

Wilde Play Earnest Presented by School of Fine Arts Tonight

Social Spotlight notes Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest will be presented tonight and Saturday night in Ewing Auditorium at 8 15 by the School of Fine Arts. A modernist production features costumes and scene design. Miss Virginia Hahne directs with assistance from Mrs R M Rice. admission is free.

Oscar Wilde School of Fine Arts Ewing Auditorium Virginia Hahne R. M. Rice

One Hundred Attend Reunion of Herrold Katzenbach Families

Approximately one hundred descendants of the Herrold and Katzenbach families gathered for the annual reunion at Rising Park shelter house in Lancaster on Sunday July 6. Dr W C Herrold of Columbus led the business meeting with Leah Ardle as secretary as births marriages and deaths were reported. J N Katzenbach of Lakeside California was the oldest member present and Laura Kathleen Hensch of Cleveland the youngest recipient of a prize ball. Rev Lewis E Buell of Bartlett is the new group president and Ardle remains secretary.

Herrold Katzenbach Hocking Valley Shelter House Rising Park Lan Ent J. N. Katzenbach Laura Kathleen Hensch Cleveland Lewis E. Buell Bartlett Leah Ardle

Community Notices Highlight Local Residents and Travel

Mrs. Carl T. Miller and her husband recently returned from Dayton to establish their home here where she works as secretary in the County Prosecutor's office. County Supervisor Glen Hanes attends a two day state meeting in Columbus. A group gathers at the Plains home of the McCulloughs with relatives from Pittsburg and Colombia. Dr. Keith Brandeberry and family depart for Great Lakes Naval Training Center after a long Ohio University education and medical internship. he will serve as Lieutenant (j.g.) in the Naval Reserve.

Carl T. Miller Kathleen Orr Dayton Miller Ohio University R. C. Orr Stewart St Glen Hanes Columbus Ohio State Educational Association C. J. McCullough Joseph Finnicum Gene Finnicum Ruth McCullough James Stewart Pittsburg Stewart Canal Zone Miss McCullough Medellin Colombia South America Joseph T. McCullough The Plains McCullough Harry Moore R. W. Moore Libby Lou Michael Alan Robin Lynn Milly Mae Keith Brandeberry Great Lakes Naval Training Center Ill A. W. Brandeberry Coolville Brandeberry Western Reserve Medical College Cleveland Christ Hospital Cincinnati Naval Hospital J.g

Washington Visitors Return From Independence Holiday

Miss Jane Maccombs and Miss Eleanor Peckham returned to Washington, D.C., ending a Fourth of July visit with their parents in Athens Mississippi. Mrs. Walter Maccombs hosts a houseguest and attended the Herrold Katzenbach reunion in Lancaster. Rev and Mrs Sydney J Browne and daughters Dayne and Karen came back from Providence Rhode Island where they visited Mrs Browne's parents. They spent eighteen days at Camp Lee Virginia to organize ROTC religious training. The Linscott family hosted 600 guests in this city including Mr and Mrs O D Roberts of Columbus and Mrs N S Gardner of Oklahoma City. The Roberts visited California then Ohio en route to see Mrs Gardner and family. Mrs Linscott plans to spend July with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs E F Matthews.

Washington, D.C Jane Maccombs Eleanor Peckham Athens Ann Maccombs Walter Maccombs West Carpenter St Cincinnati Jane Lancaster E. C. Hensch Alice Maccombs Laura Cleveland Sydney J. Browne East Dayne Karen Providence R.I Ida Linscott O. D. Roberts Columbus

Third Summer Band Concert Pleases Athens Music Lovers

The Ohio University Summer Band held its third concert of the season titled Under the Elms at 7 30 PM. Rain interrupted the program but performances resumed in Memorial Auditorium before a large crowd. Daniel L Martino directed as William M Smith Tim won i soloist performed The Concerto for Timpani by Weinberger. Smith a senior from Parkersburg WV has played with OU bands for three years and formerly drummed with west coast ensembles. George Whaley was trumpet soloist on The Man I Love. The Sousa march Fairest of the Fair was played along with other selections including Morning Noon and Night Overture and Pavanne.

Ohio University Under the Elms Memorial Auditorium Daniel L. Martino Stardust William M. Smith Weinberger Mr. Smith Parkersburg W.va Athens J. Alonzo Palmer George Whaley Gershwin the Man I Love Indiana Sullivan von Suppe Strauss Goldman Coward Spain Evans-Caillier

Ackley Family News and Club Picnic Notice

Mrs Autmer Ackley Jr and daughter Merrie Lee born June 20 at University Hospital Columbus. Grandparents Leslie Halbert and Autmer Ackley Sr of Route Four Athens. Women's Gasco Club plans annual picnic for members and families Sunday July 13 at 5 pm at the Fairgrounds bring own table service and favorite foods.

Autmer Ackley Route Four Athens Merrie Lee University Hospital Columbus Leslie Halbirt Women’s Gasco Club Fairgrounds

End of Summer Camp at Camp Rotan Joys and Thanks

Sixty five Girl Scouts attended Junior Camp Day at Camp Rotan as the season ended with a bittersweet closing ceremony. Camp Director Irene Olson praised the five active groups Cliff Dwellers Lady Bugs Mud Daubers Lost Valley Fire Flies and announced twenty three scouts enjoyed their first overnight camp.

Camp Rotan Irene Olson Oleg Olson Lost Valley Janice Harrison Oley

Business Girl's $100 Vacation Wardrobe Guide

A guide to an all cotton summer wardrobe designed for traveling and resort wear. It recommends a Natalie Renke pink and black gingham suit for 35 dollars, a gray chambray swimsuit for 15, a gray sandringham daytime dress for 15, a black on white dance dress for 22, and a pink white striped play dress for 9, totaling 96 dollars with room for socks and a hairdo.

Canada California Natalie Renke

Verda Ruth Williams Born to Williams Selby Family

Verda Ruth Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Williams of Athens Route Four, was born Monday June 30 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Her mother is the former Doris Selby. Grandmothers listed include Mrs H M Williams and Mrs C A Selby, with great and great great grandmothers named in Amarillo, Dalthart, Millefield, and Coolville. Grandfathers are H M Williams and C A Selby.

Richard Williams Athens Verda Ruth Sheltering Arms Hospital Williams Doris Selby H. M. Williams C. A. Selby Albany Mary Hickmans Amarillo Texas Margaret Selby Dalthart Ella Burkett Clara Gladden Millefield Nancy Davis Coolville

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