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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1940

Page

6

Masked Marvel headlines dance contest in Athens area

A lively social event featured the Masked Marvel and partner performing a dance contest. Harold Anney introduced participants as guests included Florence Cameron, Virginia Finster, and many local residents. The evening showcased electrical engineering themes with lighting designs and a synchronized circuits discussion by Larry Clinton before his move to a Sunday dance date.

Opel Masked Marvel Peer Easrenes Harold Aney Teaquares E Barnes Brophy D. Masmilion Blinvidal Andy Anders Vests Mollot Florence Cameron Suse Alice Due Larne Mina Virginia Finster Maryade Carrie Tk Gaylord Wileon George W. Clark T ‘Aonong Guetta Galt Dean William A. A Atellider Bell D Mire EF Wile LJ Adiicott Niet Fred “Beckler John W. Dowler Gordon K. Bush Dean and Mirs Lawrence Lange FP. Bundy McClure D. J.1 Green le F. Lausche Mira HH. Roseberry J.E. Bawards W. J Harrison T Mee J. Otix Mian Phylls Duerr Larry Clinton Athens Notre Dame University New Sunson Cleveland New York

What I Saw in Mexico at Bachelors Club Meeting

Mrs Suchs spoke on What I Saw in Mexico at the Bachelors Club gathering in the Presbyterian Manse. Light refreshments served by guest Mrs Oliver Martin with flowers in Japanese style. A benefit party and lodge events announced, plus Plains Naomi Class meeting details.

Mexico Bachelors’ Club Presbyterian Manse Oliver Martin Rey Fred Luchs Eleanor Don Paden Freda Smith Margaret McCutcheon Robert Hawes Marie Morgan June Southworth Ruth Giesen Ethel. Wolf Arlot ‘Olson Genevieve Porterfield Lewis Sabo Ann Muma Josephine Garvin Gratton Cheney Ralph Wagner

Pavlish Attends Bartok Concert in New York

Ohio resident Andrew Pavlish recounts Bela Bartok’s New York concert at Columbia University’s theater, featuring the New York Philharmonic and notable artists. Reception at the Master Institute drew prominent guests. Pavlish plans October dance concert with Bartok's music at Columbia University.

Andrew Pavlish Bartok New York Ohio Unleraliy New York Ci Bela Bartok Come Soner Columbia University Wayven Jebillin Academic Josephn Salgetholm Enid Sexatho Contealto New York Philharmonic Symphony Pavlish Tulantam Bark Master Institute of Aria Riverside Drive Alexander Kennehy Nelson Rocke Cller Roland Hollebranth Eleane Bertha Jupiter Doyehetf Tibor “Cholnoky Rockefeller Ernc Balogh Ernest Ferance The New School For Research James C. Creswell Robert “A. Barry New York Society Count Countess Lefebre Orvidio Emery Kalman Columbia University C. Gergely O'Mannering Les Francis ‘Deak Stra. Kertos Arthur Murray Munknes Stes Pavish Torey Inter Seetany Atte Facil Dlenet Muray Sertest Jon Splays Pave Ohio University Litrary Att McMillan ‘Phenter

Dr James Speaks in Columbus May 1 at Ohio State

President H G James of Union University will address the Franklin County Alumni dinner at the Ohio State University Faculty Club on May 12. Speakers include B T Grover and Clark William. the event features a broadcast from the university musical department at 7 30 p m. The Missionary Society of the Christian Church meets Thursday at 1 30 p m with Mrs Ei B McGune and others leading the program.

H. G. James Union University Franklin County Athens School Ohio State University B. T.grover Clark Wileliam Radio St Rep Missionary Society The Missionary Society of the Christian Church Ei B McGune Stra “Einrick Philathen Dale Ohio Ats Cisuser Tien Seba Sr Mascanas Literary Club Orden Maurice R

South of the Border Junior Prom Lights Athens High

About seventy five couples attended the 1949 Athens High School Junior Prom in the old gymnasium. A colorful Mexican setting with vivid murals and sombrero props framed the event while Jimmy Littler and his orchestra played. Prom Queen Helen Radford and King Charles Hayes were crowned on red satin pillows by Joan Woolley and George Dresher.

Jimmy Littler Athens High School Bill Poling Betsy Bailey Mary Margaret" Graham Joe Dilley Joan Woaley Billie Jacoby Betty Paulther Freda Doty Margaret Josten Helen Copeland Harold Douglas Ethel Woolf Mary Connett J. Wood Jack Grove Gene Kissner Wilbur Swan Beth Riley Anna Maccombs Charles ‘Levering Bill van Dyke Macy Jeanne Wittlame Ee Baighan Ana Tompkins George Dresher Sylvia Schuler Jack Engh Charlotte Pincelio Gordon Jane Finsterwaldck Beasley Margaret Mattera Charles Hayes Shirley Cavanaugh Fred Brown Tarnett Meek Lois Bolin Louise Blackford George Godenschwagger Roger Wiseman Bile Jacoby Phyllie Bonn Bernard ‘Tom Jenn Matthews Bill Pendry Richard Chapman Elizabeth “Kecker Mary Roach Fred Schuler Helen Aslanides Harold Kassing Orland Bean Betty Griswold Bot Maurer Ruth Hammerie Mary Burns Herbie Penick Mary” Figgins Harold Juniper

One Woman to Another Shares Angel Food Cake Recipe

A reader exchange describes a woman praising and sharing an angel food cake recipe and asking for the two layer white cake recipe with boiled icing. The note notes a Messenger reader request and a light domestic scene with a child tumbling into a spill during spring cleaning.

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Lotsa Doin Dress Rehearsal Tonight Athens Show

Dress rehearsal tonight at 7 00 pm for the local minstrel show to open Tuesday at 8 00 pm at the Athens High School Auditorium. Harvey Ramsey Will Cassley collect costumes in Columbus. surprise numbers and set work today and tomorrow. cracker jack sale by City Federation. Pepsi donation from James Josten. street parade canceled due to final rehearsals. Social Sewing Society meets Wednesday at 1 30 pm.

Athens High School Harvey Ramsey Will Cassley Columbus Charley Evans M. Morrison Ralph Dalton City Federation Nets James Josten Athens 5 Bottling Company

Marriage Meddlers A Sequel To Married Coming

Adele Garrison presents a serialized domestic tale where household secrets unfold at a tense rehearsal day. Characters struggle with power, family expectations, and a looming public performance as plans shift and stakes rise.

Adele Garrison

Calendar Items From May Gatherings At Local Groups

Calendar notes for May include Auxilary and lodge meetings at various halls and homes. Pythian Sisters meet May 7 at LOOP Hall with inspection practice, and the American Legion Auxiliary plans a Poppy Month program at the Legion Home. Other events include potluck dinners, a Social Literary Club guest night at the Country Club hosted by Mrs J Casey, and a Women’s Faculty Club desert course and business meeting at the Faculty Clubhouse. Local clubs request members bring table service and RSVP by Monday noon.

Auxtary Stonsine Erative Agonday Howard Brookins Stenday Howe Green Tre Ion Alpha Det Cay Traut Pythian Sisters Lodge Hall de Tree Ae Social Literary Club Pim Mfra Casey Rostess Ooo Allege St Sayre Study Club Ste Sant Ura W

Old Bibles on Exhibit at Sunday Service in Carbondale

Sunday exhibit at Wayside Cathedral tied to Southern Ohio Diocese features Bibles once owned by Samuel Williams and Lizzie Cox. The display includes ancestry notes linking Ralph Williams, Myrie Prater, and George Howson, reflecting parish history in Carbondale.

Wayside Cathedral Carbondale

Personal notices and church events dominate Toledo weekend listings

The page details a mix of personal notices and church activities including Bible relics on display, worship service themes at the cathedral, joint Boy Scouts and college group meetings in Toledo, and Saturday programs by the Girls Club and Alexander Auxiliary. Attendees include Prof Frey and Mrs Frey, and various local residents.

Stple Seem Bessie Brooks and & Binte Norm Co Amnetts Bible Ralph Willams Ty Carney Lightrite Moores Chapel Deenie Doolue Rte Bacterialobers Toledo Uth Marjorie Lavery Mary Mulligan Palmer Stu Michael Hille Athens County Hom Fack Sally Newasonny Amneiee Girls’ Club Daniel Boone Ax Yale Boy Scouts

Weekend Visit Ties Agnes Padden and Others to McArthur

Agnes Padden and Mrs. Jane Glenton joined Mrs. Clark’s daughter for a weekend in McArthur with Rebekah Lodge and Mrs. Paul Fiske attending the Rebekah Assembly in Toledo. Various local residents visited relatives in Dayton and Columbus while others planned meetings and dinners in town.

oHairs Agnes Padden W. Washpeton McArthur John Ork Clark Jane Glenton Erle Bridgewater

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