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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1950

Page

6

Ah Wilderness brings youth memory to Ohio University stage

Ohio University Theatre presents Ah, Wilderness in Ewing Hall Auditorium for five evenings. Virginia Hahne directs with Randall Greig as Richard Miller, Archie Greer as Nat Miller, and Dorothy Lasher as a maternal figure. Supporting cast includes ae Hanauer, Shir ley Seigfred, Robert Finley, Peter Goedicke.

Ohio University Theatre Ewing Hall Virginia Hahne Randall Greig Mariemont Richard Miller Belle Ae Hanauer Pelham Manor Dorothy Lasher Athens Shirley Seigfred Robert Finley Tripp City Peter Goedicke Norman Rock Elizabeth Andersoh Miss Seigfred Lettie Coe-Hintz Athens High School Marilyn McGinnis Cleveland Anne Preston Nelsonville

Trio in Concert Tonight by School of Music

The School of Music presents Lindy Betros piano Richard Gargulak violin and Gerhard Mantel cello in a program of trio works at 8 p.m. in Music Hall Auditorium. Betros is an acting piano instructor with Athens appearances, Gargulak is concertmaster of the University Symphony, and Mantel is a Karlsruhe exchange student. The program includes Beethoven Archduke Trio and related Haydn Brahms pieces.

School of Music Lindy Betros Richard Gargulak Gerhard Mantel Music Hall Miss Betros Athens University Symphony Mr. Gargulak Mantel Karlsruhe Germany Beethoven Haydn Brahms

ZTA Alumnae Luncheon Hosts Seniors at Cottage Tea Room

Alpha Pi chapter seniors join Zeta Tau Alpha alumnae for a luncheon at the Cottage Tea Room on May 20 at 12 30 p m. The graduating Zetas listed include Audrey Bartels Joy Henige Marilyn Hoon Patricia Hershey Kaiser Ann Maxwell Mary Ann Sellers and Barbara Timms. Julia Cable chairs the event and after lunch the seniors will be initiated into the alumnae group.

Alpha Pi Chapter Zeta Tau Alpha Aluanae Group Cottage Tea Room Zetas Audrey Bartels Cleveland Joy Henige Portsmouth Marilyn Hoon New Marshfield Patricia Hershey Kaiser Dayton Ann Maxwell Akron Mary Ann Sellers Barbara Timms Julia Cable

Mother's Day gathering at Bennett home honors guests

At 15 Montrose Ave relatives and friends joined Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bennett for Mother's Day. Attendees included Floyd Bennett and children Beverly Donna Sam Mont, Basil Bennett, Noel Lowery and son William Harry, Clifford Wilson and children Virginia Lewis Julia Mary, Velma Ruth Mallins of Poston, Geneva Tippie of Athens, Rolland R Bennett of Lancaster, Emma Beaver and grandson William Thompson of Athens, and honor guest Mrs. Harry Bennett. Mrs. Carl Stickney of 173 N Congress St returned last night from Kingston after visiting.

Harry Bennett Montrose Ave Floyd Bennett Beverly Donna Sam Mont Basil Bennett Noel Lowery William Harry Clifford Wilson Virginia Lewis Julia Mary Velma Ruth Mallins Poston Geneva Tippie Athens Rolland R. Bennett Lancaster Emma Beaver William Thompson

Solu seals Miracle Vitamins advertised for nerves and blood

An advertisement touts Solu seals miracle vitamins with iron to relieve frayed nerves stomach trouble and skin issues. It lists 100 tablets for 2 50 sold at Quick s Drug Store with mail order option add 25c wrapping and tax. Also notes family visits and health in the local notes.

Quick’s

Mortar Board Parisian Book Sale Scheduled at Campus Gate

Mortar Board announces its annual Parisian book sale for Saturday May 20 from 8 to 12 at the campus gateway. It will offer novels fiction poetry and children's books plus textbooks in English history psychology and philosophy. A bell ding and shower will follow for Mr and Mrs Harold Swisher on Monday May 22 at the Swisher home Carthage Gap.

Mortar Board National Senior Women's Honorary Harold Swisher Emmett Swisher Carthage Gap

New Officers Installed by Canaanville WSCS

Canaanville Woman's Society of Christian Service installs new officers led by president P. B. Seel and vice president Josephine Risch. Miss Cecla Clark becomes treasurer and Hildreth Burch promotion secretary as Rev Haley and family attend. June meeting planned.

Nellie McAfee Margaret Smith Bettie Storer Canaanville WSCS Haley Julia Terry Stephen Jessie Jacoby Edith Channell Erma Graham Anna Wade Dora Channell Cecia Clark Maude Marks Mary Rose Frances South Jessie Essex Evelyn Davis Dolores Rose Josephine Seel Edith Runkle Grace Haley Florence Gaston Maxine Kempton Marvella Crawford Bessie Storer Josephine Risch Hildreth Burch

Grange Celebrates Rural Sunday in Albany

Albany Grange observed Rural Sunday with fifty eight members attending the Methodist Church service. Rev. William Marshall delivered a Mother's Day message. Robert Bingman from Columbus played organ, Wade Edward Jeffers sang with Jean Vandyke on piano. Mrs. Mirkle of Athens sang and led the choir. The Alexander Presbyterian Church choir performed Rock of Ages under Rev. Hyde.

Albany William Marshall Robert Bingman Columbus Wade Edward Jeffers Jean Vandyke Mirkle Athens Alexander Presbyterian Church Hyde

Sachet Has CLUB CALENDAR Varied Uses

Newcomers Club picnic at 6 p m at Nice Park with table service. Reservations due by May 15 to Mrs. Lewis or Mrs. Frohlich, 606 Nabby Lee Ames. DAR cancelled due to Army Day. Announce Birth: son born to Mr. and Mrs. Dent Williams of Wheeling on Tuesday May 16 at Wheeling Hospital. Sachet details and uses for scenting clothing and storage. Also cleaning tip: oven with ammonia and soapy water overnight.

Newcomers Club Nice Park Lewis Frohlich Nabby Lee Ames Dar Mount St. Mary City Hall Ooo Dent Williams Wheeling W. Va Wheeling Hospital Dorothy Williams Oak St The Methodist Church

Sponsoring Silver Tea at Mount St Mary Hospital Host Home

The Oak Twig chapter of Mount St Mary Hospital, led by Mrs. Frank Baker, sponsors a silver tea at Mrs. H. M. Wood’s residence 8 West State Street. The event is Sunday from 3 to 6 PM and the public is invited.

Oak Twik Mount St. Mary Hospital Frank Baker H. M. Wood W. State St

Lambda Chi Alpha Receives OSU Charter at Installation

Ohio University colony Lambda Chi Alpha is to receive its Alpha Omega charter in ceremonies this weekend. Notables include Linn Lightner overseeing rituals and Prof. Houston Karnes delivering the main address. Charter presentation goes to Robert Frye with installation events at Lindley Hall and the Presbyterian church.

Ohio University Lambda Chi Alpha Alpha Omega Chapter Linn C. Lightner Marysville Harrisburg Evening News Cross and Crescent Houston T. Karnes Department of Mathematics Louisiana State University Lindley Hall John C. Baker Robert Frye McArthur George Starr Lasher Presbyterian Church Gene Chufar Canton James Craig Windsor Conn Fred Loemker Cleveland Treas Urer Peter Tomko Edward Lepish Robert Wright Solon Chapter Rec Lambda Chi Delta Alpha Phi Delta Ohio U Ohio University of Cincinnati Wittenberg College Denison University Ohio State University Western Reserve University University of Akron Marietta College Baldwin-Wallace College Miami University President Truman General Doolittle Leroy Wilson American Telephone and Telegraph Charlie Trippi Lynn Chadnois

Moral training drives fair play in hiring

A columnist argues workers with strong home and church backgrounds show Golden Rule behavior. He cites Jim Brown at a coast plant as a model of punctual, prepared, loyal work ethic and urges employers to favor morally taught candidates, offering a mailed psychology chart.

Theodore B Jim Brown Jim Ing

Mrs McGraw Publishes Sawdust by Eloise Jarvis McGraw

Eloise Jarvis McGraw, former Athens resident and Athens Messenger reporter Bill McGraw, published Sawdust a Junior Literary Guild selection for April. The book tells a teen life story set in a circus. McGraw is writing Crown Fire as a follow up.

Junior Literary Guild Athens Eloise Jarvis McGraw

Maecenas Club Plans Armed Forces Day Parade

Maecenas Literary Club met at the Cottage Tea Room for a 1 pm luncheon to close the year. Fourteen members attended with Mrs Charles Weber presiding and readings of articles and stories. The group planned to join the Armed Forces Day parade and sang the club song. The Auxiliary announced a lunch for Armed Forces Day guests in Athens and requested potato salad and baked beans by 10 am Saturday. Lunch plans at the Presbyterian Church were cancelled.

Maecenas Literary Club Cottage Tea Room Charles Weber American Legion Auxiliary Athens Armed Forces Padden Ao Legion

American Legion Auxiliary May Meeting Sees New Officers Installed

New officers were installed at the American Legion Auxiliary meeting at the Legion home. President is Mrs Felix Clark, with Mrs Anthony Padden as vice president and Mrs Charles Farrow as second vice president. District chair Leona Orme spoke on child welfare. The resignation of unit president Mrs Charles Richardson was accepted. A June 1 semi formal initiation banquet at Van Meters was announced with tickets available. Delegates for the spring and summer conference were named along with alternates. Gold Star Mothers Mrs Thomas Lavelle and Mrs L D Nelson attended as tribute was paid to Gold Star Mothers.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Felix Clark Anthony Padden Charles Farrow Leona Orme Jacksonville Eighth District C. J. Ailstock Department Finance Committee Nolan Mace Padden John H. McElroy Charles B. Richardson Clark Ailstock Frank L. Harvey Mace Richardson J. B. Vanity O. J. Daugherty Donald Robinson John Cox Thomas LaVelle L. D. Nelson Martin B. Josten Jack Quest

Girl Scouts and Brownies to Attend Armed Forces Day Parade

Girl Scouts and Brownies meet at 1 30 on Franklin Avenue Saturday for the Armed Forces Day parade. They will break ranks at the South bridge on Mulberry Street. Parents picking up children should stay on Mulberry Street but not in cars. If heavy rain the march will be canceled and leaders seek parent help at the meeting place.

Franklin Ave South Bridge Mulberry St

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