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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1949

Page

8

Midsummer Night's Dream Enthusiastically Received

Ohio University Theater staged Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream at Ewing Auditorium for five performances. The production earned high praise for actors Sylvia Lakomska Danielewski and Charles Kowelly with director Elizabeth Wetzel and set designer Edwin Hanson lauded for bringing charm, zest, and lyric poetry to the stage.

Paul Kendall Ohio University Theater William Shakespeare Ewing Auditorium University Thespians Elizabeth Wetzel Edwin Hanson Paim Sylvia Lakomska Titania Ed Danielewski Oberon Charles Kowelly Puck Miss Lakomska Danielewski Oweity Shakespeare H. Eugene Dybvig

Not Half Safe shines in Midsummer Night’s Dream at Ewing

In Little Rock 1949 Lorain Davies praises the cast for Theseus Erdman Bottom and fairies. Miss Wetzel’s directing blends lovers, mechanics and sprites into an enchanting two hour escape. Arrid ads interrupt the review with a deodorant pitch.

Theseus Duke of Athens Joan Erdman Harold Bokar Nick “Bully” Bottom the Weaver Bully Bottom Miss Wetzel Ewing Auditorium

Tiny model airplane engine powers four wheeled scooter

A Hollywood item notes a woman fills the fuel tank of a small model airplane engine that drives her scooter. The compact engine weighs 13 ounces and has a power rating of one and one.

Hollywood

Social Affair Luncheon by Mrs Atkinson entertains club members and guests

Mrs. C. E. Atkinson and sister Mrs. Maud Rutherford hosted nineteen Priscilla Needle Club members and four guests for a luncheon at her home on March 17. Guest attendees included Mrs. M. G. Decker, now residing in Marietta, formerly Athens, Mrs. Mabel Baker, Mrs. A. F. Jeutter, and Mrs. E. R. Jacoby. Officers for the next year were elected: Mrs. E. R. Horn president, Mrs. Bertha Morris vice president, and Mrs. Lee Cox secretary-treasurer.

C. E. Atkinson Maud Rutherford Priscilla Needle Club M. G. Decker Athens Marietta Mabel Baker A. F. Jeutter E. R. Jacoby E. R. Horn Bertha Morris Lee Cox

Athens social notes show visits and deployments around town

Mr. Roger Dean returns from a Florida trip with Mrs. Dean to join daughter Susan in Athens. Several residents relocate or travel, including Byron Wolfe and family moving to Elmwood Place and Columbia Avenue, and Mrs. Mamie Henry returning from Lake Worth. Athens leaders plan a 7:30 p.m. Girl Scout meeting at headquarters.

Roger Dean Florida Byron Wolfe Elmwood Place Biggers Ohio University Mamie Henry Lakeworth Fla Park Place Henry Kenneth Steward Athens Daghter Joe E. Bos Jack David

Mrs H C Dorman Hosts CCL Youth Circle Meeting

Twenty members of the Youth Activities CCL Circle met at Mrs. H. C. Dorman’s Peach Ridge Road home. Miss Irene Elliot spoke on handicrafts for children. A bake sale was conducted by Mrs. G M Kyle, with Mrs. B F Cutler assisting at coffee after the meeting.

CCL Circle H. C. Dorman Peach Ridge Road Irene Elliot G. M. Kyle B. F. Cutler

Willing Workers Club meets at Bean house

The Willing Workers Group gathered at Miss Lena and Miss Nellie Bean’s home on March 16. Lena Starlin led the meeting, dinner was served at noon, and prizes were awarded to Ruth Baker and Leta Gould during the social hour. The next meeting is set for April 13 at Vinnie Van Dyke’s home with members and guests including Margaret Ogg, Grace Brill, Ruth Baker, Mable Marquis, Frances Copeland, Leta Gould, Mary Starlin, Lena Starlin, Flos sie Moshier, Edna Fleming, Della Ellis and others.

Stewart Willing Workers Club Lena Nellie Bean Ruth Baker Leta Gould Lena Starlin Vinnie van Dyke Margaret Ogg Grace Brill Mable Marquis Frances Copeland Mary Starlin Flossie Moshier Edna Fleming Della Ellis

Lodges Plan Anniversary Meeting for March 25

Delilah Rebekah Lodge No. 884 and the Odd Fellows Lodge in New Marshfield plan a joint anniversary event on Friday March 25 at 7 30 p m at the 1 C C F Hall The Rebekahs mark their second anniversary and the Odd Fellows their fortieth Living charter members of Odd Fellows will be honored Members are urged to attend wives and husbands may attend as guests if not affiliated with the lodges

Delilah Rebekah Odd Fellows Lodge New Marshfield 1.C.C.F Rebekahs Oddfellows Odd Fellows

Ohio University Glee Clubs Plan Spring Concert

The School of Music of the College of Fine Arts presents the Ohio University Glee Clubs in a spring concert on Sunday March 27 at eight oclock in Memorial Auditorium. The Women's Glee Club directed by Evangeline Merritt and the Men's Glee Club directed by Philip Peterson alternate four groups of choral music. This marks their first public appearance this school year, following a joint Christmas program. Public invitation is extended.

Ohio University Glee Clubs School of Music The College of Fine Arts Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Evangeline Merritt Philip Peterson

Dean Irma Voigt Honored At Chi Omega Dinner Party

Dean Irma E. Voigt retires as dean of women at Ohio University in 1949. Chi Omega hosted a dinner at the chapter house with guests Dr Edith Wray and her mother Mrs Mary Wray. A six era melody parade followed with a sextet singing and costumes from each period. Rebecca Caldwell presented a gift. Committee members planned the program. Athens Religious Education Committee to meet Thursday for National Family Week and Vacation Bible School planning.

Irma E. Voigt Ohio University Chi Omega Sorority Dean Voigt Edith Wray Mary Wray Mady Colvig Dorie McDowell Nan Russell Jeri Hine Virginia Ault Mitzi Wolf Rebecca Caldwell Gert Forney Libbie Spier Stella Prohaska Norma Odes Sally Harkness Athens First Christian Church

Unique Posters On Display at OU Library

Ohio University Library Gallery hosts a poster exhibition from Dr. Victor Whitehouse's collection featuring Austrian works and other European pieces. The display highlights travel posters and maps from Turkey Egypt Greece Mexico Cuba and the Americas. Visitors may view during library hours with afternoon access for large school groups.

Austria Victor Whitehouse Ohio University Library France Balkan Italy Germany Russia Turkey Egypt Greece Mexico Cuba South America Pan American Airways L.C.M

American Music Concert By Ohio University Sigma Alpha Iota

Tonight in Music Hall Auditorium at 8 p.m. a concert of American music will be presented by Ohio University's Sigma Alpha Iota chapter. Athens members Ursula Green Janet Ingerham and Ardath Hansen will participate and the public is invited to attend.

Ohio University Sigma Alpha Iota Music Hall Athens Ursula Green Janet Ingerham Ardath Hansen

Calendar Wednesday church and lodge meetings schedule

Church Instruction Class gathers at 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church 660 Pocahontas. Lodge members convene Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. to drape the charter in honor of Nora Tittle. family and friends invited. FEO meets Mrs. C R Hoskins Elmwood Place. Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae host guests at 7:30 p.m. Mrs Roy Hawk Elmwood Place. East Side Sewing Club meets Friday 2 p.m. at 46 Morris Ave.

Presbyterian Church Pocahontas Lodge Nora Tittle Mrs. Tittle FEO C. R. Hoskins Elmwood Place Zeta Tau Alpha Roy Hawk East Side Sewing Club James S. Day Morris Ave

Lost 75 Pounds with This Home Recipe

Mrs. Della Phillabaum from West Lafayette Ohio claims she lost 75 pounds in four months using Rennel. She advises mixing Rennel with grapefruit juice and taking two tablespoons twice daily, promising no dieting or vitamins, with a money back guarantee if results are not seen.

Della Phillabaum West Lafayette Ohio Rennel

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