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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1948
Page
8
New York fashion preview honors graceful middle aged women with a silver anniversary collection. Fall couture features exquisite fabrics, refined tailoring, and eye catching silhouettes including misty gray tulle gowns with lace detailing and dramatic bustles.
The Plains is host to the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Porter celebrated with a dinner on July 11. Married July 9, 1898, the couple received many gifts and cards as friends and relatives joined the observance.
Miss Sylvia Berkowitz starred as Antigone with James Hilty as Creon in a Mem orial Auditorium opening titled Antigone. The cast drew an enthusiastic ovation as the tragedy explored rebellion against a tyrant and the fatal consequences for Haemon and Creon. Lynn Kluth narrated while Ismene and the nurse roles were filled by Ann Rowles and Rosemary Uhlik. The production, directed by Prof. Christopher Lane, runs again Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m.
Mrs. George H. Cless of Barnesville, formerly of Athens, will celebrate her 80th birthday on Tuesday August 3 with an open house at her daughter and son in law’s home 231 Kirk Ave Barnesville. She works at the Barnesville Public Library.
Mrs. Gonser credits Rennel with a dramatic 64 pound weight loss, stating the product is easy to take and keeps her fueled. The ad promises rapid relief from overweight, no hunger, and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Readily available from druggists, Rennel is mixed with unsweetened grapefruit juice for dosing.
The June 1949 OU School of Journalism graduating class reports members taking roles across the country. Graduates hold positions on city, regional, and national outlets including the Toledo Blade, Newport Summer Theater publicity, Washington government service, and the Columbus Dispatch. Several work in radio, newspapers, and PR, with many pursuing graduate study or awaiting overseas assignments.
Ohio University will present its final 1948 University Concert under the elms at 7:30 p.m. The program includes Karl Witzler on bassoon and Lewis Vaughn on piccolo in The Elephant and the Fly, plus Dick Denner on valve trombone in Oneota Polka. Ross Davis conducts in the absence of Daniel L. Martino. DeForest Chase and Jim Carter also conduct. Also on the program are Wings of Victory Orpheus The Bells of Saint Marys Skaters Waltz Anchors Aweigh The Song Is You From Africa to Harlem Washington Post. Admission is free. The concert may move indoors if rain.
Wanda May Hill and Robert H. Kloes exchanged vows at eight o'clock in the Federated Church Pomeroy with Rev. R L Hegnauer officiating. The bride wore a pale green suit with white accessories and white gardenia corsage. Attendants were Miss Joan Scholl and Mr William Mayer. The bride is a Waterford High School 1944 graduate and Marietta College alumna employed by Weber Packing Company. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Herman Kloes of Pomeroy, served three years in the U S Navy and later worked for Hall China Company East Liverpool.
Charles Guthrie visited relatives in New Philadelphia with Mr and Mrs Jack Dalton and their son Johnny. The Daltons formerly lived in Athens where Mr Dalton worked in the probate judge office for several years.
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