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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1951

Page

6

Mrs Charles Smith Stars In Candida At OU Summer Theatre

Mrs Charles L Smith appeared as Candida in Shaw's play before a near capacity audience in the theatre of the speech building on the OU campus. A Cincinnati alumna with previous roles, her performance showed strong technical skill and confident diction. Cast included Charles DeVault Morrell George Simon Marchbanks Robert Pffender Burgess Ann Routsong Prossy James Huff Lexy. Production directed by Christopher Lane with Vincent Jukes as technical director. Major Barbara film shown Thursday at 8 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium as the season’s final feature.

Charles L. Smith Candida Charles DeVault Morrell George Simon Marchbanks Robert Pffender Burgess Ann Routsong Prossy James Huff Lexy Christopher Lane Vincent Jukes Major Barbara Memorial Auditorium Ohio Valley Summer Theatre G, R

Notable Departures and Visits Around Town

A series of weekend and upcoming trips to destinations like Chatham Massachusetts Knox Pennsylvania Fort Lauderdale Florida and Miami Florida are reported. People include President and Mrs John C Baker Mrs Fred E Luchs and children Miss Anna Margaret Ashton and others. Local families also hosted guests from Logan and Marietta, with several vacation plans noted.

Fred E. Luchs Lewis Mark Jane Michael Knox Alamos New Mex Anna Margaret Ashton Eula Ashton Virginia Ashton Lucille Barnes Fort Lauderdale Miami Fila

The Best For Timmy Or A Father’s Lesson

A father, Mr Robbins, plans a country house for his five year old Timmy but loses a bonus and faces shifting dreams. Timmy’s outburst against the guest reveals how parental anxiety and pursuit of “best” can overlook present joy. The piece argues the true best is daily love and security.

Mr. Robbins Timmy

Cover Up Motif for Sleek New Suits

New York fashion notes present a two piece velvet or virgin wool swim suit with a snug fitted bodice and skirt fastened by gold clasps. A bright vir gin wool hooded sweater offers a full cover-up option, zipping fully and coordinating with a strapless maillot for varied beach looks.

New York NEA Claire McCardell Frances Sider

Four Generations At Horn Family Reunion In Athens Area

Mr and Mrs William Horn of Athens Route 2 hosted the annual four generation reunion at their country home on July 8. Attendees included multiple Horns spanning four generations plus relatives from Carbon Hill Zanesville Sharpsburg Nelsonville Haydenville and several other towns. The event featured group photos games and a screening by Earnest McNeal of Athens followed by a noon buffet.

William Horn Athens Robert van Ness Zanesville Donald Robertson Sharpsburg William Sparks Terry Ralph Nelsonville C. P. Coleve Acme W. Va Ernest McNeal Albert Sparks Wilbur Haydenville Gene Coe Billie Penny Johnnie Spence Nancy Arlene Horn Carbon Hill Dorothy Spence Davison Mich Henry Sparks Cheryl Max McKinley Jerry Logan Kenneth Robertson Jim Clifford Chesterhill Glenn Atkinson Carolyn Arlie Dixon Charles Giffin New Straitsville George Dixon Buchtel William Dixon Greendale Ervin Locke Patty Celestia Horn Mary Lynn Bobo Mt. Home Ark Mackie Horn Billy Larry Garry Patricia Sue the Plains Ted Horn Carpenter Mona Mays Barberton John Eggleston Mackie and James Route 2

Thursday Neighbors Have Dinner Shower and Birth Announcement

The Thursday Neighbor Club met with Mrs. Maizie Holsinger with thirteen members, four guests and thirteen children present. A covered dish dinner preceded contests won by Nellie Zimmerman and others. A shower honored Mrs. Margaret Zimmerman and her newborn daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mansfield announce a son Brian Nelson born July 12 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. grandparents Merwin and Mrs. Mansfield.

Maizie Holsinger Anna Belle Cooley Margaret Zimmerman Virgene West Maizie Johnson Helen Clayton Helen Holsinger Wyatt Johnson Wanda Johnson Phoeba Hartman Donald Mansfield Athens Brian Nelson Sheltering Arms Hospital Merwin Mansfield

Club Calendar Tuesday Highlights and Births

Federation Circle of CCL hosts a children's party with Mrs F B Fuller at 25 Strathmore Blvd from 10 to 12. Lodi Grange meets Shade School at 8 pm. Coolville Methodist Church hosts Mothers Picnic at 6 45 with Mrs L C Brafford as hostess and Charles Bentz assisting. Delilah Rebekah Lodge New Marshfield at 8 pm features a silent auction. Mrs Harlan Antle hosted her daughter's ninth birthday party Friday July 13 with games, contests and refreshments. guests included Barbara Sue Van Dyke Patty Price Gregg Sanders Linda Graffiti Sueley Joe Carmichael Rea Sue Antle. Earl S Parmiter of Guysville Route 2 is a patient at St Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg following surgery Thursday.

Federation Circle CCL F. B. Fuller Strathmore Blvd Oose Lodi Grange Shade School Harlan Antle Barbara Sue van Dyke Patty Price Gregg Sanders Linda Graffiti Sueley Joe Carmichael Rea Sue Antle Earl S. Parmiter Guysville Route 2 St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg W. Va

Entertain for Visiting Artist Honored by Mitchlers

Mr and Mrs Dwight Mitchler hosted a buffet dinner Friday evening at 76 Columbia Ave in honor of Yasuo Kumiyoshi visiting artist from New York City. Attending were Dean and Mrs Earl Seigfred, Prof and Mrs L C Mitchell, Mr and Mrs Charles Smith, Mr and Mrs David Hostetler, Mrs Wade Burk, Miss Edna Way, Miss Isabelle Work and Mr William Opp.

Dwight Mitchler Columbia Ave Yasuo Kumiyoshi O. A New York City Dean Earl C. Seigfred L. C. Mitchell Charles Smith David Hostetler Wade Burk Edna Way Isabelle Work William Opp

Stoop to conquer and praise: Dr Crane’s advice

Dr George W Crane argues that people seek attention and that listening and giving honest compliments builds friendships. He cites children and Christ’s apostles as examples of juvenile vanity and urges launching a “Compliment Club” to practice paying others genuine attention and appreciating their importance.

Christ Jesus

We, The Women: Mothers and Neighborhood Morals

A critique of mothers whose neglect or overindulgence disrupts the neighborhood. It condemns parents who fail to supervise children, overreach for fights, or outsource child care, urging better balance and respect for others properties and schedules.

Darling Mina Johnny

Crusty Meat Loaf Supreme with Horseradish Sauce

A lazy day meat loaf baked inside a crisp corn meal crust locks in juices and flavor. Serve cold or hot with creamed potatoes, garden peas, asparagus, tomato wedges and a tangy horseradish sauce. Crust and meat loaf recipes yield twelve servings with step by step pastry sealing.

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