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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1949

Page

8

Martha Graham to Give Dec Performance in Athens

Martha Graham and her dance company will perform at Ohio University Memorial Auditorium in Athens on Friday December 2 at 8 15 p m in the sole public appearance in Southeastern and Central Ohio this season The Dance Club of Ohio University sponsors the event and tickets may be reserved through club members or the University Exchange Post Office Box 34 Columbus and Cincinnati dates are noted for student and public showings.

Martha Graham Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Southeastern Central Ohio Athens Dance Club of Ohio University Shirley Zwelling Zanesville Graham Dance Company Columbus Ohio State University Cincinnati University Exchange Post Office Graham America New York

Chase Circle Holds All Day Meeting With Community Cheer

Chase Circle of Ruth held an all day meeting Thursday at Mrs. H. H. Carbaugh's home. Seventeen attended including Ruth Martin and Minta Chase. Pauline Martin opened the afternoon, with reports, prizes, a $5 donation to Chase Sunday School, and devotions led by Maud Martin. Next gathering at Mrs. Lola Goodwin’s home with a Christmas party and gift exchange.

Chase Circle Ruth H. H. Carbaugh Pauline Martin Mary Chase Bessie Pugh Chase Maud Martin Maizie Hanning Julia Graham Gedna Martin

Alpha Gams Initiate Four At University Event

Alpha Gams sorority at 14 University Terrace pledges four new members Joanne Abbot Audrey Bessler Connie Hepmann and Dorothy Gerhold. Five girls were recently initiated Marilyn Poling Nannette Boyd Norma Ewing Barbara Co vault and Peggy Mark.

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority University Terrace Joanne Abbot Audrey Bessler Connie Hepmann Dorothy Gerhold Alpha Gams Marilyn Poling Nannette Boyd Norma Ewing Barbara Covault Peggy Mark Emily Trace Robert Parr Ann Meyne Richard Netschke

Masquerade party entertains Young People's Class

The Young People’s Class of Carpenter Baptist Church enjoyed a Halloween masquerade hosted by Mrs. Dena Parsons at her mother Mrs. Goldie Chase’s home. Prizes were awarded for ugliest prettiest and most comical with Miss Celia Dye leading games and refreshments served. Attendees included multiple families and class leaders.

Carpenter Baptist Church Dena Parsons Goldie Chase Marie Dailey Hazel Rupe Lee Jeffers Richard Parsons Janet Nelson Celia Dye Bonnie Norma Mona Doris Preston Bobby Hammond Carroll Betty Reeves Mary, Lee Gene Jeffers Laverne Jordan Mary Hazel Marie Rupe Robert Bowles Chester Dailey Ermel Chase Albert Dailey Ben Caster

Girl Scout Activities in The Plains and Nearby Troops

Girl Scout Troop No. 16 of The Plains held a Halloween party at Barbara Mason’s home with prizes for Joann Lee Barbara Mason and Mrs Leta Nelson. Troop 23 Brownies held an investiture at New Marshfield High School with pins awarded to 15 girls. Athens area Girl Scouts assist with Christmas seals campaign and Community Chest drive. Troops 2 and 15 visited historic sites in Marietta and sent gifts to Orient. Brownie Troop 4 hosted a Halloween party at Rufus Putnam School with songs games and Brownie Smile Song.

the Plains Barbara Mason Joann Lee Leta Nelson New Marshfield New Marshfield High School Thor Olson Dana Chadwick Edith Jackson June Jenkins Mona Lee Robinson Sandra Woods Nancy Jo Chadwick Virginia Carsey Dianne Llewellyn Aldine Chadwick Reba Withers Patty Pierce Thorrison Athens Girl Scouts Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association T Oo Girl Scout Council Community Chest Clarke Daily Marietta Old Land Office Rufus Putnam Orient Athens State Hospital Earl Reeder Raymond Duckler Anderson Rufus Putnam School Barbara Collett Sharon Downard Judy Hill Beverly Hoskins Nancy Jean Hawkins Becky Laughlin Alice Mills Rosellyn Paige Cordelia Peaster Anita Wallace Helen Huston Nancy Barrett

Athens Homecoming Guests At Local Residents

Mr and Mrs Jerome Fenske hosted a dinner honoring Mrs Fenskes father Dave Blackburn turning 80. Guests included the Chases the Blackburns and the Alexanders former Athens residents with Mr Alexander a Post Office Inspector.

Jerome Fenske Albany Rd R. C. Alexander W. L. Carpenter N. Congress St Alexanders Athens Alexander H. C. Whiston Helen Tritipo Clairton J. C. Tritipo C. Dudley Orr Delta Tau Delta Ralph E. Orr Granville Ralph Orr Ohio University O. C. Chapman Mill St Paul Wayre Michael Urbana Wayre William Cozier Sue Lynne Colleen Findlay

Cookie Recipe for Starved Dish by Cecily Brownstone

After school snack feature presents a robust peanut butter cookie recipe. It lists ingredients including flour baking soda salt shortening peanut butter granulated sugar brown sugar egg and vanilla with step by step mixing chilling slicing and baking guidance for about three dozen cookies.

Cecily Brownstone

Laughton to Speak Tomorrow at Memorial Auditorium

Charles Laughton will give a personal appearance in Memorial Auditorium on Wednesday at 8 15 p m with all tickets sold. Ohio University News Bureau director Em erson S Sherow announced the campus convocation sponsored by the convocation committee and the School of Dramatic Art and Speech. About 300 seats were reserved for faculty staff and students. A separate invitation lecture for drama students will precede the public event.

Charles Laughton Memorial Auditorium Emerson S. Sherow Ohio University News Bureau Laughton Athens Ohio University Convocation Committee School of Dramatic Art and Speech

School Friends and Family Gather for Homecoming Weekend

A long list of visitors and relatives filled homes around the region during Homecoming weekend. Notables include the Shafer family hosting relatives from Detroit and Dayton, plus guests at the homes of Erskine, Davidson, and others. The Kimball and W. Jones households also hosted multiple family members and friends in conjunction with the Ohio University event.

Sesoall Blowers Indianapolis Ind E. J. Person Montrose Ave Blowers Ohio University Butler University Divinity School W. J Davidson Maplewood Dr Wendell. Davidson Douglas Reinhardt Dayton

Calendar of Women's Clubs Tuesday events and notices

The calendar lists numerous Tuesday meetings including the Women's Association of the Presbyterian Church annual business meeting at 8 p.m. Group 1 hosts. 600 Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary at Mrs. C. L. Jones's home with silent auction. Senior Circle at Cottage Tea House. WBA at IOOF Hall with guest night. Athena Delphian at Mrs. Crumley’s. AAUW ceramics class in faculty rooms. Progressive Literary Club at Baker Settlement with handmade goods by the blind for sale. Wednesday features Health Committee, Ladies Day Bridge Lunch, Beta Theta Pi Auxiliary, 31 Club, Mothers Circle, Faculty Wives Club, a Mount St Mary Hospital twig meeting, and Athens Colony event. Thursday includes UCD Club at Cottage Tea House and Sons of the American Revolution at Hotel Berry.

Women's Association of Presbyterian Church Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary C. L. Jones University Terrace Jones Clark Cleveland Senior Circle CCL Cottage Tea House Sadie Landis WBA IOOF Athena Delphian Club J. J. Crumley Canaan Rd AAUW Arline Johnson Progressive Literary Club R. E. Wagoner Baker Settlement Wagoner UCD Club Selby Glazier Sons of the American Revolution E. A. Reed Middleport Berry

Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Canceled For Anniversary Week

Transportation will be hindered as the 9 Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles will not meet Thursday due to Eagles anniversary. Next regular auxiliary meeting set for November 2. McDougal WSCS December meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Saulters on Thursday at 10 am. So-So Sewing Club meets Mrs. R. M. Van Dyke at 34 Race St. Thursday 7:30 pm. Amere Needle Club annual pot luck dinner at Mrs. Wilbur Martin 8 N Shannon Ave Thursday 12:30 pm. members to bring table service. Assistant hostess Mrs. Frank Harvey.

Eagles McDougal Wscs Everett Saulters R. M. van Dyke Race St Amere Needle Club Wilbur Martin N. Shannon Ave Frank Harvey

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