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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1948

Page

5

The Rivals at OU Summer Theater Opens Outdoor Run

The Rivals a 17th century comedy of manners opens tonight at 8 30 p m outdoors on Memorial Auditorium west portico. Cast includes Sylvia Berko witz Lydia Languish Robert Wilson Captain Jack Absolute James Thompson Lucius O T rigger Jack Sigman Bob Aares with Sally McNeil Crolyn Mobus Lynn Kluth Ann Rawles and others. If rain delays performances shift to Monday July 19 and two more nights next week.

OU Summer Theater Memorial Auditorium Sylvia Berkowitz Lydia Languish Robert Wilson Captain Jack Absolute James Thompson Lucius Luscious O’trigger Jack Sigman Bob Aares Christopher Lane Rosemary Uhick Columbus Vincent Jukes

Athens social notes and military family movements

Captain and Mrs. Carmichael prepare for deployment from Pittsburgh to Alaska with plans for Mrs. Carmichael to join later. Athens residents attend the Columbus Invitational Golf Tournament at Wyandot Club. Local guests from Atlanta visit Athens. Elks delegate from Athens returns from Philadelphia. Smiths visit Canton and O’Brien family hosts in Athens.

Ohio Soprano Louise Yost Set for Milwaukee Opera Festival

Milwaukee hosts the National Opera Festival drawing up to 75 000 attendees over two days with top voices from across the United States and Canada. Louise Yost of Worthington is listed among the state’s best soprano roles. Also noted is Rev and Mrs Drell H Goff attending the Central Ohio Nazarene Assembly in Columbus.

Ohio Louise Yost Milwaukee Washington Park Canada Worthington Nazarene Assembly Drell H. Goff Columbus Central Nazarene Assembly and Missionary Convention

Thomas Evans Guest Soloist at OU Summer Concert

Thomas Evans a graduate saxophonist from Easton Pa will be guest soloist with the Ohio University band Wednesday July 14 at 7 30 p m under the elms on the OU campus Daniel L Martino conducts The program includes My Hero paraphrase Poet and Peasant Blue Danube Say It With Music The Last Spring My Moonlight Madonna Memories of Stephen Foster On Wisconsin The New Moon and Naval Reserve with selections by Rom berg Sousa and others

Thomas Evans Ohio University Daniel L. Martino Easton Strauss-Alford von Suppe Strauss Berlin Grieg Fibish Scotti Stephen Foster Caillier Wisconsin Weekly University Musical Salute Romberg Naval Reserve Sousa

Athens Couple Wed July Fourth at Presbyterian Manse

Announcement is made of the July 4 marriage of Miss Dixie Genter and Mr. Charles Donaldson at the Presbyterian manse with Rev. Fred E. Luchs officiating. The couple, now residing on East Mulberry Street, honeymooned in Canada and return to Athens after a wedding trip. The bride, a 1944 Athens High School graduate, works at Midget Motors. the groom, an Albany High School graduate, is employed by Beasley Automobile Sales.

Miss Dixie Genter Charles Donaldson Dixie Genter Presbyterian Manse Fred E. Luchs Robert Genter Canada Donaldson E. Mulberry St Athens High School Midget Motors Company Mr. Donaldson Albany High School Fred R. Beasley Automobile Sales Company Athens

Professor discusses child psychology at Federation CCL gathering

Judge and Mrs. O F Rowland hosted Federation CCL Circle members and spouses at Strathmore Boulevard for an evening with Prof A C Anderson of Ohio University. He presented a talk on child psychology with motion pictures, followed by a flower centered dessert buffet.

Federation CCL Circle O. F. Rowland Strathmore Boulevard Don Rowland A. C. Anderson Ohio University Richard C. Dent Francis Fuller Darrell Tom

Garden Clubs Plan Hocking Parks Tour

Region 11 garden clubs in Athens Morgan Meigs Gallia Vinton Hocking and Washington Counties will tour Hocking parks on July 15. Mrs T M Wolfe, president, notes OSU expert Victor Ries will explain geology flora and wildlife at Ash Cave meeting point at 10 a.m. Members and guests should bring lunches.

Garden Clubs Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Athens Morgan Meigs Gallia Vinton Hocking Washington T. M. Wolfe Ohio Association Victor Ries Ohio State University Ash Cave

John Romine Feted on Fifth Birthday Anniversary

A Saturday lawn party honored Johnnie Romine fifth birthday son of Mr and Mrs John H Romine Route Five Athens Attendees included David Romine Nancy and Dick Kirkendall Susan Kaye Romine Ellen Larry and Donnie Hockenberry and Joan Augustine Hosts Mrs Clarence Nichols and Mr and Mrs Ray Hockenberry assisted with refreshments and children

Johnnie Romine John H. Romine Route Five Athens David Romine Nancy Dick Kirkendall Susan Kaye Romine Ellen Larry Donnie Hockenberry Joan Augustine Romine Clarence Nichols Ray Hockenberry

Athenians At Lake Pemichangan Vacation News

Mr and Mrs H T Westfall and Mr and Mrs Bert Barnes head to Lake Pemichangan Ontario for a three week fishing vacation at the Westfall cottage. Returns include Claude Westfall Sonny Westfall and Spencer White from a month long stay. Mrs Carl Radford joins the trip home to Athens via Canton visiting Dwight Redd. Additional travelers include Herman Theissen Jr Paul Theissen and Alvin and Harold Lamborn. The Wilbur F Martin family enjoys a summer at their lake cottage. Ice Cream Social planned at Si Allen home July 19 with self serve and cake. Carrie Hall Club meets July 15 for potluck lunch at L F Miller home. Naomi Bible Class of The Plains Methodist meets July 15 at Elva and Alta Cooper home. VFW Auxiliary New Marshfield to meet with covered dish. James Rodehaver and wife host Maurice Swander of Terre Haute as guests.

H. T. Westfall Bert Barnes Lake Pemichangan Ontario Canada Westfall Cottage Claude Westfall Sonny” Westfall Spencer White R. H. White Westfall Carl Radford Radford Athens Westfalls Canton Dwight Redd Herman Theissen Paul Theissen Lake Pemichan Alvin Lamborn Harold Lamborn Glouster Wilbur F. Martin Bobby Nancy Si Allen Route Four

Annual Young family reunion brings 33 members home

The Young family held their annual reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs W C Young Route Five Athens with 33 attendees. It marked the first gathering in 17 years with many relatives from Ath en Newark Guysville California and Missouri present and a large decorated cake on the buffet table.

W. C. Young Route Five Athens Young Arthur Stevens California Clifford Young Richard Newark Orville Bean Curtis Garry Kenny Janet Guysville Pearl Dailey James Jean Glenn Young Juanita Jesse Marshall Ralph Maxwell Marcia Inez Stella Dailey Orrille Lester Young Floyd Young Martha Betty Ethel Nova Scotia Bager

Out-of-Town Guests Attend 90th Birthday of Mrs Zimmerman

Mr. and Mrs. Donald EF Johnson hosted visitors Thursday through Sunday including Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Power and daughter Freda Marie of Kent to celebrate the 90th birthday of Mrs. William Zimmerman of New Marshfield. The Johnsons recently vacationed to Suffolk Norfolk Virginia Beach Williamsburg and Jamestown Virginia by Skyline Drive then southern route. In Suffolk they stayed with Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Anderson relatives of Gladys Zimmerman.

Donald FE. Johnson Ralph Power Marie Zimmerman Freda Marie Kent Jamestown Suffolk Mr. Johnson J. L. Anderson Gladys Zimmerman

College Official To Speak At Glouster Church

Kenneth Bain of Kentucky Christian College Grayson Ky will address Glouster Church of Christ on Christian Education Sunday at 7 30 p m He will discuss ministerial training benefits show college campus films and welcome three local church members Edwin Carpenter Kenneth Eberts and Ralph Byers to the student body Bible offerings support local Bible College costs Lanella Jonas will attend Cincinnati Bible Seminary Also Daniel Teater minister will speak in morning service on Studying to Show Thyself Approved

Glouster Lawrence W. Bain Kentucky Christian College Grayson Glouster Church of Christ Bain Edwin Carpenter Kenneth Eberts Ralph Byers Bible College Lanella Jonas Cincinnati Bible Seminary Young Per Daniel K. Teater

Shawnee News Notes Family Visits and Local Openings

Several families visit in Shawnee including Pauline Peter son returning from Columbus and Byron McLain from Columbus. John Rostash opens a variety store in the Foster building as locals spend weekends and afternoons with relatives in Logan West Lafayette Hemlock and Muskingum areas.

Margaret Hoodlet William Brock Edward Cooper Cleveland Mae Cooper Byron McLain Columbus John D. Davis Emma Davis Kathleen Jackie Lou William Davis West Lafayette Ohio Ronald Peyton Susie Peyton Muskingum Joe Simpson Sandy Simpson Hemlock John Rostash Foster Building Edward Hopkins Margaret Phil Davis Logan Thomas Harris Della Harris Dwight Browning Canton Margaret Hopkins

Union Furnace Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits

Fort Meade and Columbus residents spend weekends with relatives in Union Furnace. Travelers include Paul McGuire, Fred Gibson, James Cramblit, Mary LaGore, Ella Cramblit, Addie Tannehill, Louise Jennings, Pearl Cotterman, Harry Patterson, and others visiting family and attending a wedding in Enterprise.

Union Furnace T.set Paul McGuire Fort Meade J. R. McGuire Fred Gibson Columbus Dan Jones James Cramblit Hurricane W. Va Mary LaGore Ella Cramblit George Spurbeck Bristol Addie Tannehill Logan Louise Jennings Pearl Cotterman Harry Patterson Don Tles Florence Wright Enterprise Delbert Reinshell Millie King James Franklin Lancaster Edward McGlothlin Harry McGlothlin Hattie Bickle William Clark Delaware

World Brotherhood Discussed At Glouster Church Meeting

Glouster Methodist Church WSCS met in the church auditorium on Wednesday evening with devotions led by Mrs. W. D. Witham on World Brotherhood. Mrs. T. D. McAfoose led the program on His Way in Poland, followed by a business session led by Mrs. John S. Blower. Refreshments were served to 19 members and one guest, Mrs. Anna Cox.

Glouster WSCS W. D. Witham World Brotherhood T. D. McAfoose Poland John S. Blower Sara Willis Ann Williams Elizabeth Gordon B. R. Angle Will Embrey Anna Cox

Reception to Honor New Pastor at Glouster Church

A reception will be held Thursday at 8 p.m. at Glouster Methodist Church to welcome the Rev. John Devoland and his family. Members and friends from other churches in the community are invited to attend.

Glouster Glouster Methodist Church John Devoland

Glouster Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Glouster residents hosted and visited relatives and friends across Ohio and nearby states. Roy and Mrs. Strausbaugh plus sons William and Jerry spent ten days in Dayton visiting Mrs. Strausbaughs mother. Weekend guests in Redtown included James Sullivan from Louisville and Mona Faye from Cincinnati.

Roy Strausbaugh William and Jerry Dayton Joe, Jr Helen Scheersmith Strausbaugh Harvey Sharp Columbus Elsie Walton Chauncey Zelda McKinney Bob Cook Murray City Homer Strausbaugh John Charles Williams Richard Charles Strohmeyer Rushville Tauno Wintala Glouster

Gladden Family Returns From Four Day Kentucky Trip

Mr and Mrs Delmar Gladden and children Lymn and Richard with Mr and Mrs R D Williams of Pleasant City returned Sunday from a four days trip to Mammoth Cave and other Kentucky locations.

Glouster Delmar Gladden Lymn and Richard R. D. Williams Pleasant City Mammoth Cave Kentucky

Rev Devol To Speak At Jacksonville Church

The Rev John Devol pastor of Glouster Methodist Church will speak at Jacksonville Methodist Church Tuesday evening on The Twilight of the New Life and Friday evening on Thanking God For His Promises. Guests at Sunday services included David Devol Clara Belle Jones Janyce Devol and Bobby Lee Devol from Carbon Hill and Lawrence Jones of Carbon Hill.

Glouster John Devol Glouster Methodist Church Jacksonville Methodist Church

McGlaughlin Rites Planned

Leona McGlaughlin died Sunday at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a five day illness. She is survived by six children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. husband Joe died eight years ago. Funeral services were held at Hollister EUB church, Wednesday at 2 p.m. Friends may call at William Frazier’s home Monday afternoon.

Glouster Leona McGlaughlin Sheltering Arms Hospital Goldie Andrews Hollister Ethel Daft Basil Ohio Sidney Willard McGlaughlin Audrey Frazier Garnet Keirns Millfield Robert Cooper Albert Elwood Byers Joe McGlaughlin Hollister Eub Church William Frazier Congress Run

Past Redtown Resident Dies in Dayton Hospital

Arthur Kungas a former Redtown resident died last Thursday in Miami Valley Hospital Dayton after two years illness and three weeks confinement Funeral services and burial were at Dayton Saturday

Redtown Dayton Hospital Glouster Arthur Kungas Miami Valley Hospital Dayton

Initiation Planned by Glouster Pythian Sisters

Glouster Pythian Sisters will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. in the K of P Hall for initiation of candidates. Degree staff will be present in formal dress. Lunch will be served.

Glouster— Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall

Navy Volunteer Gerald E. Taylor Enlists at Great Lakes

Gerald E. Trimble Taylor, son of Mrs. C. E. McCune, has volunteered for duty in the Navy and is stationed at Great Lakes Illinois.

Trimble Gerald E. Taylor C. E. McCune Navy Great Lakes, Hl

Parfitts Host Visitors from Birmingham Albany and More

Mr and Mrs Thomas Wood of Birmingham Ala Mrs Dave Lamb of Albany and Mr and Mrs Jack Parfitt with daughters Sue and Lee visited Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Harry Parfitt Mrs Wood stayed overnight leaving for Birmingham Friday

Glouster Thomas Wood Birmingham Ala Dave Lamb Albany Jack Parfitt Sue and Lee Harry Parfitt

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Lydia Julia Melville Sally McNeil Faukland Dick Laut Rexall Prescription Department the Cline Pharmacy KE. E. Carmichael Monalee Nanna Baker-Brown Road Pittsburgh Calif Carmichael Seattle Wash Anchorage Alaska Carmichaels Camp Stoneman Wyandot Country Club J. B., Algeo Jack Sweeney Darrell H. Selby Herb Ranstetter Carl Clifford Paul Tribe R. W. Finsterwald Don Finsterwald Edward A. Sprague Rex Koons E. S. Koons S. High St Clarence T. Flowers Lash St Philadelphia Flowers Athens Elks Lodge P. B. Smith E. State St Robert G. O'Brien National Association of Opera Athens Ice & Storage Co Federation CCL Group Richard Phillips Phil R. Swanson Harry Lackey Bert Massey George Rutkoskie Sol Rosenberg Richard P. Banks John Romine Carrie Hall Club Naomi The Plains Methodist Church Elva Cooper Alta Cooper the Plains Fred Nida Constance Scott VFW V.F.W New Marshfield James Rodehaver Route Two Maurice Swander Terre Haute Ind Wm. Zimmerman Pickerel Glouster Church Pauline Peterson P. J. Alexander Zanesville Pearl Derr Tommy and George East Fultonham James Jacobs Kendra Elaine Charles Purdum Spring Board Man OF Stinleys ST Ohio Valley Exterminator Company H. A. Locke MGR Carpenter Hardware CO Nelsonville Meigs CO Rep BUD Juhling Middleport Rev Devol Jacksonville Church McGlaughlin Rites Pareitts Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Davis Beauty Shop Stanley's Cooper Bobcat Cleaners Union St Warren W. Cooper Kellogg's Bemberg
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