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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1955

Page

9

Opera World Premiere The Fall of the City Thursday

Jamies Cohn of New York City will present The Fall of the City in a world premier at 8:15 p.m. Thursday in Ewing Auditorium. Selected from a fourth annual competition for new American operas by the School of Music, the work is part of a two week opera workshop. Dr George Murs directs the production with radio roots dating to 1957. Public rehearsals and final performances complete the series.

Jamies Cohn New York City Ewing Mr. Cohn A School of Music Ota George Murs Archibald Maclaish

Family vacation guests visit Athens and military relatives

SIF Randall Smith and daughter Linda vacation with extended family across Athens and Columbus. They traveled from Ft Belvoir Virginia where James E. Mace's son is stationed. The group visited Philadelphia and Washington DC before returning to St. Petersburg and Athens, with additional relatives in Columbus joining for a social visit.

James E. Mace Martzolti Athens M-Set Ft. Belvoir Korea Japan Belvoir Sheridan Burrs Philadephia Washington, D.C Mace

Athens Families Visit Relatives Across Regions

Ad boing the former Ruth Russe and three children from Buckley Washington visit Mrs. Robertson's parents in Athens. They plan to see sister Mrs. Dean Rice of Danville Kentucky and brothers Dean and Grant Russell in Marietta. Two Athens women Mrs Cora Hawk and Mrs Kasler attend the Pilgrim Holiness Church events. Gilmore returns home to 298 Congress Street after visiting relatives in Dunbar West Virginia. Melvin Brown of Columbus spends weekend in Athens with family.

Ruth Russe Russell John Lyn Buckley Wash Mra Kasler Pilgrim Holiness Church One Cookie Gilmore Congress St van Carte Dunbar W. Va WA. Gilmore Sia Lee Powil Miss Gilmore Melvin Brown Columbus Athens Homer Brown Milton Nuzum

Third summer convocation set for Thursday at Memorial Auditorium

The third convocation of the summer will be Thursday at 9 45 am in Memorial Auditorium. The Cavailers a male quartet will give a varied program of vocal ensembles. Alfred Lee, the accompanist, will join with piano solos. The convocation is open to the public.

Memorial Auditorium Cavailers Alfred Lee

Local Club Notices and Event Schedule

Mrs Nora Frank hosts Homemakers Club at 10 30 with covered dish lunch at noon. Alma Davis assists. Ladies Day Bridge at Athens Country Club call 20222. New Marshfield Canasta Club meets with Mrs Paul Neutzling at 7 30 for Mrs Charles Liewi lyn birthday. Fidellity Rebekah Lodge at 8 pm.

Nora Frank Athens Homemakers’ Club Alma Davis Ladies Day Bridge Athens Country Club New Marshfield Canasta Club Paul Neutzling Charles Liewilyn Fidellity Rebekah Lodge

Mound Hill Church Homecoming Draws Attendees

One hundred twenty attended the annual Mound Hill Christian Church homecoming Sunday and a noon dinner followed. Singing featured by local groups, with mentions of Flowers Brothers and Vassang. A quick salad and a shower for Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jason were announced for Snowlie.

Mound Hiristian Church Ferndaie Flowers Brothers Parkeerabure W. Vassang Eto Paul Jason May Miason Snowlie

High Ground Opens at OVST in Ohio Valley Debut

James Sullivan stars as Willy Pentridge in High Ground at Ohio Valley Summer Theatre where Alberta Groves as Mother Superior and Ann Graham as Willy's mother headline a suspense drama. The ensemble includes Patricia Beckett Serena Sams Margaret Nolan Hubert Frenpault Joanna Byers and Anne Graham. Tickets on sale 2 to 4 p m weekdays with 8 p m curtain. Next weekOVA Fifth Season comedy by Sylvia Regan closes the run.

James Sullivan Willy Alberta Grones Ann Graham Ohio Valley Summer Theatre They Charlotte Hastings London Bonaventure Fay Sister Mary Susepense Charle Scarth Davis Mary Dr. Jeffreys Willy Pentridge Sullivan Mitch Insigna Mr. Roberts Suprior Alberta Groves Mrs. Rasmussen Suds Patricia Beckett Serena Sams Margaret Nolan Sylvia Regan Whic OVST New York Sarment

We, The Women by Ruth Sae You Meet A Large Group

A reflective profile of women in social settings, emphasizing authentic presence over polished poses. It contrasts the memorable one who shares genuine, relaxed conversation with others who wear masks to impress, highlighting the importance of being seen as a real person.

Ruth Sae Peru Walting Enger

Athens Grange To Serve at County Fair

Athens Grange plans to serve dinners during the county fair. The event features a 4:30 meeting presided by Ruwel Ba shore with committee chairs including Mrs. Mae Smith and Mrs. Norman Stith. Members will display canned and baked goods, needlework, vegetables, and a talk on citizenship and international relations plus a report on a foreign student at the McBride home.

Ruwel Bashore Grange Mae Smith Mee Ores Garnet Es Norman Stith Nora Prank Ralph Barker Alton Hope Walter Neate Pano Lewis McBride McBride Blaser Gers Ihe Lodl Grange

Men Dying Out of Club Life in Bridge Era

A fragmented 1965 Chicago era column discusses the decline of all male clubs post World War I, noting wives joining in social nights and shared interests. It cites Dave’s Master Pair win last August and remarks on changing social refuge dynamics for men and women.

Chicago St. Lon Dave

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