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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1952

Page

6

Outstanding Plays Chosen For Ohio Valley Summer Theater

The Ohio Valley Summer Theater selects five Pulitzer and award winning plays for its June start. Blythe Spirit opens, followed by Detective Story, Time of Your Life, Our Town and Of Thee I Sing. Christopher Lane to direct with a guest director, with local students forming the resident company and townspeople invited to join.

Critics Circle Ohio Valley Summer Theater Vincent Jukes Department of Speech and Dramatic Arts Ohio University Noel Coward Our Town Thornton Wilder Gershwin Lt Ie Christopher Lane

Fifth Birthday Celebrated for Sherry Lane Sprague

Miss Sherry Lane Sprague celebrated her fifth birthday Sunday at home on 6 Herrold Ave. Parents Mr and Mrs Hawley Sprague hosted a party with Athens guests Jerry Bratton Sally Walker Terry Bumpass Dea McClanahan Rita McClanahan Carolyn Pincelli Albany guests Brenda Ruth Bill Ruth Shade and Gordon Ruth plus family friends and relatives.

Sherry Lane Sprague Hawley Sprague Herrold Ave Jerry Tommy Bratton Sally Walker Terry Bumpass Dea Rita McClanahan Athens Brenda Bill Ruth Shade Carolyn Pincelli Albany Gordon Ruth William McClanahan Caleb Bratton George Tribe Grace Hunkerford Karen Sprague Lowell Tribe O. D Pincelli

Paris spring 1952 fashions feature simple lines and dramatic trains

Wearable clothes emphasize natural lines in the Paris spring 1952 collection. Castillo-Lanvin presents black organdy evening gowns with pink dot sequin embroidery and long front hems. Jean Desses showcases a changeable taffeta overskirt transforming daytime wear into dinner attire. A white organdy dress appears with a large ruffled boa from Castillo-Lanvin, and a red chiffon evening gown also appears.

Paris Castillo-Lanvin Jean Desses Castillolanvin

New PTA Council Elects Officers for Coming Year

At a March PTA Council meeting in the high school the officers named were Mrs Arthur Cornwell president Mrs Paul Cotton vice president Mrs Glenine Lenigar second vice president Mrs James S McMullen secretary and Mrs Wilson F Snyder treasurer They will be installed in April Acknowledgment was given to retiring president Mrs Clarke Daily for her leadership Plans were started for a summer health round up for children entering kindergarten and first grade next fall The South Eastern District Conference of PTA will be hosted April 23 with an all day program and luncheon under chairman Mrs Harold Lee and program chair Mrs Peter Leel

PTA Arthur Cornwell Paul Cotton Gleniie Lenigar James S. McMullen Wilson F Snyder Clarke Daily Harold Lee Peter Leel South Eastern District Conference

Wednesday Social Calendar Highlights Local Clubs

Faculty Wives Newcomers meet for guest day and fashion at Rufus Putnam Auditorium 2 4 p.m. nursery call 22175. New Marshfield Canasta Club hosts children’s nursery with Mrs. Roy Mace at 7 30 p.m. Shade Art Thimble Club led by Mrs. Ray Bobo Athens Rt 5 all day meeting. Naomi Class Plains Methodist Church with Mrs. Ray Michael 7 30 p.m. White Elephant Sale Maecenas Literary Club 2 p.m. Advisory Board Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple 7 30 p.m. PEO with Mrs. H F Renz 38 Fairview Ave Mrs. G E Hill hostess 7 30 p.m. Christian Women’s Fellowship First Christian Church 7 45 p.m. Executive meeting 7 p.m. Rose Leaf Temple Pythian Sisters Carbondale practice Wednesday 1 p.m. Fidelity Rebekah Lodge Coolw ite 8 p.m. CMC with Bonna Whaley 60 Mulberry 6 45 p.m.

Rufus Putnam New Marshfield Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple H. EF. Renz Fairview Ave G. E. Hill Christian Women's Fellowship First Christian Church Rose Leaf Temple Pythian Sisters Carbondale Fidelity Rebekah Lodge Coolwile

Culottes pattern offer from Sue Burnett

Advertisement for pattern No 3226 showing sleeveless culottes with pockets in sizes 10 through 42. Mentions fabric yardage for size 12 and requests send 36 inches of 39 inch fabric plus name and address to Sue Burnett at Athens Messenger New York for Basic FASHION for 1952 with a gift pattern insert priced 25 cents.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N.Y Sue Burnett Ave Americas N. Y

Spring Concert By Ohio University Symphonic Band

The Ohio University Symphonic Band will perform a spring concert in Memorial Auditorium on Sunday at 8 p.m. Conductor Charles Minelli leads two soloists, Helen Tomaski and Harold Rutan, with Telassen Meditation from Thais arranged for violin and band. Tickets are sold by band members and at the door.

Ohio University Symphonic Band Memorial Auditorium Charles Minelli Ohio University Band Helen Tomaski Chicago School of Music Senet Miss Tomaski de Paul University Harold Rutan Ohio State University East Orange N. J Lorenzo Sansone New York City Rutan Ohio University

Close a sale with the minor decision and positive attitude

Dr George W Crane argues sales closing should use the minor decision to push buyers toward commitment. He warns against blunt asks and urges tactful prompts like choosing whether to wear or wrap shoes. He links sales psychology to broader American strength and calls for more business in government. The column also notes local club meetings and badge updates.

Greorge W. Crane Irvin S America Sam Crane

White Shrine No. 6 Officers Are Elected

The White Shrine No. 6 recently elected officers including Freda Davidson as worthy high priestess and Laura Myers as noble prophetess. Other officers named were William Finney, Stella Studer, Grace Day, Flossie Dixon, Eva Van Dyke, Bessie Fairchild, and W. R. Dixon. A bridge luncheon for Ladies Day is set at the Athens Country Club at 1 p.m. Reservations may be made with Mrs. Jack Sweeney.

White Shrine No. 6 Freda Davidson William Finney Shepherds Laura Myers W. R. Dixon Stella Studer Grace Day Flossie Dixon Eva van Dyke Bessie Fairchild Athens Country Club Jack Sweeney

Who's Coming And Going Mrs Wyck and Others Travel

Mr and Mrs Clarence Wyck left today for a vacation in Albuquerque New Mexico. Mrs Maude Marks Miss Cecia Clark and Mrs P B Seel Sr visited their brother Hayden L Clark in Columbus this past weekend. Recent guests of Mr and Mrs Ray McCune were their daughter Mrs James Riggsby and Jimmie of Chillicothe. The Riggsbys moved to Petersburg Virginia where Mr Riggsby leads parole at the Federal Reformatory. Mr and Mrs Charles Breinig hosted Mr and Mrs William Wallace of Xenia. Mrs Clarence Wenkelen of Canton visited this week. Miss Beatrice Finsterwald who had stayed with her sister Mrs Gertrude Wolfe returned to New York Saturday.

Maude Marks Cecia Clark P. B. Seel, Sr Hayden L. Clark Columbus Ray McCune Sunnyside Drive James Riggsby Jimmie Chillicothe Riggsby Petersburg Federal Reformatory Charles Breinig W. State St William Wallace Xenia Breinigs Clarence Wenkelen Canton Beatrice Finsterwald Gertrude Wolfe Second St New York

Guest Night Observed By Esther Class

The Esther Class of the First Christian Church held a Monday evening guest night. Dr. F. D. Hershner from Ohio University spoke about his trip to Egypt and the Holy Land. A covered dish dinner preceded the business meeting with Miss Velma Staneart leading the program.

Esther First Christian Church F. D. Hershner Ohio University Egypt Holy Land Velma Staneart

Cleaning brushes for walls and ceilings

Wash wall and ceiling brushes in warm soap suds then rinse with clear water. Shake out excess water and air dry completely with the brush head pointing down to prevent water from entering the handle.

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE Summer Theater Nakes C. B. Nye Terencee News Gilbert Cline’s Albert Aea Cline Pharmacy Athens Ohio Maecenas Literary Club E. W. Bingman W. Washington St Sup Burnett Mrs. Anne Cabot Girl Scouts Troop 12 E. T. Humphreys East Side Needle Club Cottage Tea House Raymond Bardin Mother's Club John W. Ashton Richland Ave Wanda Rose White Shrine No Cornwell Athens Jewelers Court St Ohio Jacqueline Amart Logan Statesman Parker Estabrook Culligan Soft Water Service Athens Ice & Storage Co Clarence Wyckoff Maplewood Dr Albuquerque, N. M GS. Court St. Athens
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