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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1947

Page

5

Luchs Authors March Issue of Today Church Publication

Rev. and Mrs. Fred E. Luchs of Athens address 15 College St. are the authors of Today March issue and also of Today messages for February 1928 and April 16. They oversee the Lenten period with the theme Growing Up Into Christ. Eph 4 15. Bible readings align with the Presbyterian Book of the Month.

Fred E. Luchs College St Athens Luchs Presbyterian Church National Council of the Women’s Christ

Janet Eberhardt's Sonovox fame in Hollywood and a prized beard tale

Manitowoc girl Janet Eberhardt is one of four Sonovox articulators worldwide and earns 150 for two letters. She voices sounds in Dumbo and Possessed and features in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty with Ta-pocketa sound effects. The Beard celebrates 20 years and Monty Wooley offered 2000 plus 500 weekly to shave. A shower for Mr and Mrs Robert Cordray is planned in Albany.

Erlkin Johnson Hollywood Janet Eberhardt Manitowoc Wis B. O Janet Sonovox Walt Disney Joan Crawford Sam Goldwyn Walter Mitty Mitty Danny Kaye James Thurber Chicago Monty Wooley Yale Monty Fessor Grauman Paramount Lord Beaver Cary Grant

Spring Dance Highlights Athens Country Club redecorations

More than two hundred members and guests attended the Spring Dance at the Athens Country Club on March 29. Rex Koons' Orchestra provided music from ten to two and refreshments were served by the club's new cateress. The event showcased recent redecorating including a soft green interior, reconditioned ballroom floor, and resurfaced driveway as part of ongoing improvements by air officers.

Country Club Athens Country Club Rex Koons Wen Donald K. Barstow

Engineers Ball at Ohio University Promises Star Talent

Sonny Dunham renowned trumpet and trombone stylist will lead the re activation of the Ohio University Engineers Club at the Fifth Annual Engineers Ball on April 11 in the Men's Gymnasium. Tickets are sold at Logan's and, after spring vacation, at the Student Grill. Dunham arrives with a 16 piece ensemble after a Meadowbrook engagement. the dance runs from eight to midnight with a 600 ticket limit to ensure comfortable crowding.

Sonny Dunham America Ohio University Engineer’s Club Engineers Logan's Dunham Meadowbrook Country Club New Jersey Ohio

Beauty tips for Mom in Easter 1947 makeup

An Athens beauty column urges mothers to embrace skin care over heavy makeup, highlighting a new plastic cream promising quick facial results. It recommends a complete cosmetic department experience, addressing dry hard water skin and promoting a fresh spring look with coordinated makeup for Easter 1947.

Mom Athens

Ohio University figures take spring vacation trips noted

President John C. Baker of Ohio University travels with Mrs. Baker and daughters Betsy Eleanor and Ann during spring break. They visit Essex Fells New Jersey and will return at week’s end. Other faculty and visitors are named with travel between Buck Creek Indiana Niles Ohio and New York City.

John C. Baker Ohio University Richard Lockard

Piano Recital by Pupils of Mrs Rathburn

Mrs Evelyn D Rathburn hosted a piano recital at 218 W Union St on Saturday March 29 featuring solos by Nancy Foster Susie Power Lois Ann Hartman Shirley Weekley Rosalie Gilbert and a duet by Nancy Foster and Shirley Weekley Prizes went to Rosalie Gilbert and Nancy Foster Guests included Mrs Lewis Weathber y Mrs Frank Foster Mrs Ralph Hartman Mrs Flossie Pierce Mrs Eva Weekley and daughter Sharon and Miss Patty Gilbert Refreshments were served by Mrs Rathburn with assistance from Miss Patty Gilbert.

Evelyn D. Rathburn W. Union St Nancy Foster Susie Power Lois Ann Hartman Shirley Weekley Rosalie Gilbert Lewis Weatherby Frank Foster Ralph Hartman Flossie Pierce Eva Weekley Sharon Patty Gilbert Rathburn

Hollywood Jo Stafford A Green Eyed Star On Air

Hollywood singer Jo Stafford, famed radio favorite, is described as a plain but glamorous figure with green eyes and freckles. The piece covers her dieting journey, stage presence, stage ritual, relationships with Paul Weston and rivals, roots in Coalinga California, and a Crosby fan note as a peak moment.

Jo Stafford Paul Weston Weston Dinah Shore Ginny Simms Dinah

Easter Dinner Centerpiece Trend and Study Circle Meeting

A guide to stylish Easter centerpieces using green foliage and flitter-tipped lace-paper tulips in a straw basket. Instructions cover pipe cleaner stems, gilt paper accents, and doily blossoms, plus decorative touches with pottery rabbits and name pots. 6000 Higley Study Circle meets Wednesday at 2 30 p m at Hotel Berry.

Higley Study Circle Hotel Berry

Easter Ice Cream Surprise Dessert

Ice cream dessert layers vanilla and pistachio with strawberries. Prepare two trays of firm ice cream, half berries folded into vanilla, the rest mashed on top. Freeze until solid, then assemble on serving dish with whole berries and maple sugar cookies.

Club Calendar Monday and Tuesday Meetings

Past Noble Grands Club hosts a covered dish dinner at Mrs. A. R. Harmon’s home at 6:30 p.m. Members bring their own service and dish. Tuesday includes Business Woman's Study Group at Christian Church 7:30 p.m. with Miss Mildred Banks, and Athens Shrine installation at IOOF Hall 7:30 p.m. followed by reception. O Sayre Study Circle anniversary meets Tuesday 1 p.m. at Cottage Tea Room. Social Literary Club cancels April 1 meeting and reschedules to April 15. Wednesday WCTU meets April 2 at 2 p.m. First Methodist Church.

Nelsonville Logan Trimble Lancaster Athens American Legion Auxiliary C. J. Ailstock Charles W. Bayless Ralph Straw Dirs. M. C. Morrison Noble Grands Club A. R. Harmon E. Carpenter St Christian Church Mildred Banks Franklin Ave Athens Shrine IOOF Cottage

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