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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1933

Page

6

Faculty Dramatists Stage So This Is London Tonight

Ohio University faculty dramatists present So This Is London at Memorial Auditorium with proceeds to Athens County Child Welfare Committee and University Alumni Loan Fund. Director W H Gooper announces a polished performance while cast members express confidence. Proximity to charity and low admission promise a strong turnout.

London Ohio University W. H. Gooper John R. Johnson Sir Percy Athens County Child Welfare Committee University Alumni Loan Fund Cooper Memorial Auditorium

Hobson Study Circle Members Share India Papers

Mrs. C. L. Jordan hosted the Hobson Study Circle at 146 Grosvenor Street. Members discussed three papers on life in India including Child Marriage in India by Mrs. Earl Marquis, Agriculture and Industries in India by Mrs. Joy H. Paynter, and The City Of Calcutta by Mrs. H. T. Wise. Guests included Mrs. R. M. Van Dyke and Mrs. Georgia Kilpatrick. Next meeting set for April 4 at Mrs. A. D. McPherson’s home.

C. L. Jordan Hobson Study Circle Grosvenor Street Ufe India Earl Marquis Joy H. Paynter H. T. Wise

Famous Baritone To Sing At First Methodist Friday

Welch baritone Risca Williams, survivor of the Lusitania, will give a vocal recital at the First Methodist Church on Friday March 2 at 8 o'clock and speak on the subject Saved, drawing on his wartime experiences.

Risca Williams At & O'Clock Williams

France Is Topic of Sayre Study Circle

The Sayre Study Circle met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Carl H. Porter’s home to discuss France customs and its artists. Mrs. V. C. Vickers presented brief lives of Millet Corot and Rosa Bonheur, showed prints, and a piano piece Papillons was performed by Mrs. Henry Atkinson. Maude Fenzel shared impressions from a Washington trip to the presidential inauguration.

Sayre Carl H. Porter West Washington Street France V. C. Vickers Henry Atkinson Maude Fenzel Washington

Sister of local resident dies after brief illness

Mrs. George Wilson, sister of Mrs. W. A. Carpenter of this city, died suddenly Sunday afternoon at her Bartlett home after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Bartlett at 2 o'clock with many relatives and friends in attendance. Mr. Earl B. E. French and Mr. Raymond Shepherd, Buckeye Dry Cleaning Co. owners, attended a Columbus meeting of the state cleaners and dyers association, preceded by a banquet at the Neil House.

Mra George Wilson W. A. Carpenter Bartlett Ooe Earl BE. French Raymond Shepherd Buckeye Dry Cleaning Company Columbus State Association of Cleaners and Dyers Neil House

Remembering a Beloved Reporter Who Shaped Our Office

Our team recalls a reporter who joined with quiet charm and quick wit. She arrived with a warm hello, quickly mastered the typewriter, and inspired colleagues with her natural understanding of people and news. Her enthusiasm, humor, and modesty lifted everyone.

Varian Bush Snyder Sails for England

Mrs. Julian M. Snyder returns to England aboard the Europa from New York City after six weeks with relatives at The Beeches. A former newspaper woman, she writes as Marian Bush Snyder and has contributed to The Messenger.

Julian M. Snyder Gordon K. Bush Beeches New York City U. S Europa England Snyder

Little Theater Presents Russian Play Thursday

Two Ohio University students Delia Dorsey and Tom Craig direct A Marriage Proposal in Ewing Hall Auditorium. The comedy in a Russian atmosphere is free to the public and drew 350 attendees last week. Director Lorene Rodehaver serves as property manager for Playshop.

Ohio University Delia Dorsey Tom Craig Playshop Ewing Hall Auditorium Little Theater Group Ewing Auditorium Anton Tchekov Moscow Art Theater Misa Lorene Rodehaver Athens

University Groups Have House Parties

Ohio University fraternities and sororities hosted multiple open houses and dances over the weekend. Tau Kappa Epsilon held a St Patrick’s Day dance with 30 couples. Sigma Delta Pi hosted 20 couples. Chi Sigma Chi drew 12 couples. Sigma Delta Rho entertained about 15. Phi Kappa Tau and Phi Upsilon each hosted about 15 couples with various chaperones. The Book Review Group of the A A U W meets Thursday at 7:30 with a Noel Coward reading by Hazel Hershman and Helen Brown. Business and Professional Women's Club also meets at 7:30 with officer nominations.

Ohio University Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Adele Berger Joe Colvin Sigma Delta Pi Fraternity John DeMolet Duntan Chi Sigma Chi Fraternity Sigma Delta Rho Juned Phi Kappa Tau John Reod Max Wilson Lena Wilson Phi Upsilon Fraternity Faculty Women’s Club Noel Coward Hazel Hershman Helen Brown

Historic Sites Discussed at Athens D A R Meeting

Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution met at 110 North Congress Street with Mrs. W. G. Danford hosting. Papers on Historic Sites of Ohio were presented. delegates named for the Washington Congress. April meeting set for Amesville. Akron attendees noted.

Athens D. A. R Congress W. G. Danford Nabby Lee Ames Daughters of American Revolution North Congress Street Arthur Boyles Sadie Miller Arthur Miller McFarlan C. S. Cottingham F. J. Beasley H. L. Atkinson Ohio O. D. Dailey Akron Washington Fly Washington, D. C A. QO. Sloane D. R. Richards Mary Kahler T. W. Craig I. M. Foster W. R. Phillips Amesville H. D. Henry R. W.,. Finsterwald George Pilcher

Burson Hostess To Tuesday Needle Club Meeting

Mrs. Herbert S. Burson hosted the Tuesday Needle Club at 16 Maplewood Drive with 15 members and four guests. Grace Marquis, the new president, led a brief business session followed by St Patrick day themed refreshments and prize drawings won by five members. Alumni of Delta Tau Delta attending initiation and reunion included Kenneth Query Lee Sellars Paul Hamer George Lockman Stewart Holmes Beckwith and Dr W L Skidmore.

Herbert S. Burson Maplewood Drive Delta Tau Delta Kenneth Query Lee Sellars Pittsburgh Paul Hamer Portsmouth George Lockman Stewart Holmes Beckwith Parkersburg W. Va W. L. Skidmore Detroit Mich

Initiation Announced By Alpha Xi Delta Sorority

Alpha Xi Delta announces the initiation of Ethel Kozak Dorothy Larson Kathryn Donaldson Helen Roderick Dolores Jones Carol Creed Elva Ackerman Roberta Thullen Pearl Pentland and Kathleen Kerr all of Athens. Child Conservation League members will meet at the Chamber of Commerce rooms Thursday afternoon to sew for the Red Cross from 1 to 430. Louise G Leete has returned from a three months visit in Baltimore and Washington. Earl Dailey and wife announce the birth of a son Charles Edwin at their home grandparents listed.

Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Ethel Kozak Fairview Village Dorothy Larson Gypsum Kathryn Donaldson Portsmouth Helen Roderick California Dolores Jones Coal Grove Carol Creed Poland Elva Ackerman Lakewood Roberta Thullen Pearl Pentland Kathleen Kerr Athens Child Conservation League Chamber of Commerce Red Cross Louise G. Leete University Terrace Baltimore Washington, D. C Earl Dailey Richland Avenue Charles Edwin Angie Dailey Cora Hawks Graham Chapel

Fashions in Oragandy Jackets and Lightweight Blouses

A fashion piece extols colored taffeta and organdy jackets for evening or home wear with versatile styling. It notes bodice trends toward fuller silhouettes, advises on lightweight summer wardrobing, and promotes a Care Department leaflet from The Athens Messenger for sewing guidance.

Athens County School Loans to Finance Local Districts

Kenneth C. Ray, Athens County school superintendent, prepares loans totaling about 100000 to pay teachers and staff. The funds will be issued through 18 local boards after completing 27 pages of transcripts per board. Officials expect loans to be available next week.

Kenneth C. Ray Athens County Columbus Ray

Glorifying Yourself with Cologne Fragrance Tricks

Early spring advice promotes using cologne to look and feel fresh. Dampen gauze with fragrance for the face neck and underarms. apply fragrant hand lotion or spray on hands. Pine scented bath salts and cologne are recommended to start the day with a lighter spirit and confident posture.

Fritz Kreisler To Play in Columbus

Fritz Kreisler, the world’s greatest violinist, will perform in Columbus on Thursday night March 30 at 8 30 in Memorial Hall. He has drawn universal acclaim across the United States and remains a magnet for connoisseurs and general audiences alike.

Fritz Kreisler Columbus Memorial Hall United States Kreisler

Old Fine Must Be Paid in Local Court

Grover Bean of Millfield, released a month ago on a five dollar fine and costs for intoxication, was re-arrested by Deputy Roy Goldsberry and jailed in Athens County to serve the unpaid fine. Albert Wilkes of Athens Township and Walter Allen of Greens Run were fined ten dollars and costs for keeping their children from school. fines suspended if they send the children to school. Alpha Delta Beta Fraternity initiated Charles Potter Springfield Illinois Charles Butcher Cheshire Donald Russell Ironton and George Smith Athens.

Grover Bean Millfield Pearl Miller Roy Goldsberry Athens County Albert Wilkes Athens Township Walter Allen Greens Run C. H. Porter Alpha Delta Beta Fraternity Charles Potter Springfield Charles Butcher Cheshire Donald Russell Ironton George Smith Athens

Binder pleads not guilty in Athens County break in case

Albert Binder indicted by a special Athens County Grand Jury for breaking and entering and larceny pleaded not guilty before Judge O F Rowland in Athens County Common Pleas Court today and was released on $600 bond.

Albert Binder Basin Athens County O. F. Rowland Athens County Common Pleas Court

Make This Model at Home from Anne Adams Fashion Book

Charming pattern ad describes a youthful chic afternoon wear design with bow yoke puff sleeves and a slender moulded waist. Pattern 2576 offered in specified sizes with fabric needs and illustrated step by step instructions. Send 15 cents for pattern and catalog. mail orders to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department New York.

Anne Adams Paris Athens Messenger Pattern Department W. 17Th Street New York City

Ward Utility Bill Faces Setback in Ohio House

The Ohio House rejected a Senate amendment on the Ward Utility Bill and voted against a 55 percent reduction in the threshold to approve issues for municipally owned utilities. The action occurred in Columbus on March 22 with the bill facing renewed opposition.

Columbus U.P Ohio House of Representatives House Senate

Hope To Reorganize Two Cleveland Banks

State banking authorities see swift reorganization of Guardian Trust Company and Union Trust Company in Cleveland as key to reopening many Ohio banks. About 400 million dollars in assets are tied up, with roughly half in the two Trust banks.

Cleveland Guardian Trust Company Union Trust Company Federal Reserve System Ohio Union Trust Guardian Trust

Emmy Lou Kedine Attends Paderwski Concert in Columbus

Miss Emmy Lou Kedine a Ohio University student traveled from here to Memorial Hall Columbus Sunday afternoon to hear the Paderwski concert.

Emmy Lou Kedine Ohio University Paderewski Memorial Hall Columbus

Walton meeting outlines farm project and fish propagation plan

Readable fragments describe a Walton gathering discussing a compr farm and Izaap v Waterloo Tow project, with references to elected officials Graham and Kresge, a log cabin venue, and plans for forming a fish propagation effort. Prospects for private stages and reception plans are noted, with announcements forthcoming.

Compr Izaap Waterloo Athens Sam War Graham Oo Kresge M. Wv Sr A. EB Harry Ifield Theason Hest

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