Local Society and Guests Gather for Thanksgiving News
Family reunions and visits fill the week as Mr. and Mrs. Brownell return to Washington at Hampton Courts after their wedding. Several readers travel for holidays, including Frank Rauch and D. R. Zenner from Ohio, Mrs. Michael in Huntington undergoing eye surgery, and Miss Paul visiting from Washington. Multiple generations join in honors and travels across Pomeroy, Richland, Portland, and Cleveland with local residents hosting relatives and attending football games and reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Brownell
Martha Minnameyer
Washington, D. C
Hampton Courts
D. L. Michael
Hinton
W. Va
Memorial Hospital
Untington
Michael
Evan Williams
Richland Ave
Noveda Pearl Maddy
Harold Meredith Maddy
Harold Maddy
Jeanne Paul
Jennye Sue ‘Rousey
N. High St
Paul
Miss Rousey
Pomeroy
Cleveland
Bert Coss
Ohio University Theater wins prize in New York contest
Charles Niemeyer, drama instructor at Ohio University, won third prize in a limerick contest sponsored by the Eaves Costume Company of New York. The prize is 15 free costumes for the University Theater from now until June, to be used in the upcoming production No Mother to Guide Her. Athens student Dix Graham will play the leading male role in that show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University Theater
Charles Niemeyer
Eaves Costume Company
New York
O. U. Dramatics Department
O. A
Dix Graham
Athens
University Theater
H. R. McVay
Dorothy Gist
Constance Leete
W. H. McKee
Uncle Sam
William Major
O. U
Mrs L R Allen Hosts Child Conservation League Meeting
Mrs L R Allen welcomed members to the Child Conservation League gathering at 50 Grosvenor Street. With president and vice president absent, secretary Mrs Charles Schuster led the business. Mrs H F Cakenougher reported on charity. Thanksgiving was discussed by Mrs Frank Cone. a December 9 Christmas party with gift exchange is planned. Barbara and Mrs Cone aided with refreshments. Also notes on Alexander Presbyterian Family Night Friday November 28 at 7 30 pm. Families urged to bring pie and sandwiches. Sunday visitors included the Hoopers, the Baughmans, and Barbara Baughman. Harvey Cone, former Athens merchant, now manages Miss Sophia Hoffman’s fruit farm near Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Presbyterian
Alexander Presbyterian Church
Harvey Cone
Lancaster
Herbert Hooper
Jimmie
R. E. Cone
Barbara Baughman
Lee Yaw
E. V. Baughman
Athens
Sophia Hoffman
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs P P Parsons
Mr and Mrs Paul Parsons of Columbus entertained on Thanksgiving Day to celebrate the birthday anniversary of Mrs P P Parsons of Stewart mother of Mr Parsons. Guests included multiple Parsons family members and relatives from Stewart Athens and Columbus. Ohio University Business Women plan a Thanksgiving luncheon on Saturday November 29 at 12 30 p m at the Student Drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Parsons
Columbus
P. P. Parsons
Stewart
Parsons
Glenn Parsons
Nellie Parsons
Vern Parsons
Sammie
Barbara
Dorothy
Russell
Ray Root
Norma
Kermit
Everett Parsons
Frost
Pauline Root
Athens
Kenneth Root
Ohio University Business Women
Progressive Literary Club hears Edgar Guest talk
Mrs. L. G. Bean spoke on Edgar A. Guest at the Progress ive Literary Club guest day hosted by Mrs. A. R. Harmon at 95 University Terrace. Guest, born in England, grew up poor but devoted to church and country and is called the Poet Laureate of the American home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Literary Club
L. G. Bean
Edgar A. Guest
A. R. Harmon
University Terrace
England
Pitfalls of Love in a Hidden Basement Rescue
A hidden narration follows Lillian Underwood and Madge Graham as they coordinate a covert basement improvised hospital scene. Secret service head Charles Spencer leads a tense plan to secure cots and medical gear while Marion Morion remains missing in a New York apartment siege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Morion
Lillian Underwood
Marion
Underwood New York
Charles Spencer
Secret Service
Lillian
Spencer
Madge Graham
The Rivals revival draws Ohio University faculty to Columbus
A party of Ohio University faculty members will journey to Columbus to see the Theater Guild revival of The Rivals at Hartman Theater. Attending are Dean Earl Bergfred Dr. Robert Gates Dawes Miss Mary Arbehz and Dr. Edward Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Columbus
Theater Guild
Hartman Theater
Earl Bergfred
Robert Gates Dawes
Mary Arbehz
Edward Davidson
Dean Seigfred
Dr. Dawes
University Theater
Ewing Auditorium
Conelly Smith
Jane Foster
Susan Lash Callender
Ruby Plaskoff
Roger Crow
Florence Meschan
Alex Torok
Jack Kinsley
Mary Boland
Bobby Clark
Walter Hampden
Plains PTA hears librarian on book truck, Dec meetings set
The Plains PTA met with president Mrs. Russell Michael in charge as Miss Dorothy Wightman county librarian announced the book truck will resume The Plains stop this winter after funding delays. Executive board will meet Dec 1 at the school and the next PTA meeting is Dec 16. Thanksgiving guests at the Beans included Mrs. W C Young, Glen and Lester Young, and J C Collins. Birth announcements: Noah Gibbs III born Oct 25 in Roanoke Virginia to Noah A Gibbs Jr and wife, and Sandra Faye born Nov 24 to Wayne and Mrs Michael of Albany Route Three. they already have another child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Plains Parent-Teacher Association
Russell Michael
Dorothy Wightman
Plains
Noah A. Gibbs, Jr
Salem, Va
Noah Gibbs, III
Roanoke’ Hospital
Roanoke, Va
C. N. France
Noah A. Gibbs Sr
Albany
Wayne Michael
Route Three
Sandra Faye
Michael
Gilbert and Sullivan Present HMS Pinafore This Weekend
Gilbert and Sullivan Players stage HMS Pinafore Friday and Saturday at eight in Memorial Auditorium. Free to students and townspeople the operetta pokes fun at class distinctions with a shipboard plot and a mix of lovers, secrets, and a happy ending. Cast includes Athenians and faculty members led by Joseph F. Thackery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Auditorium
Calendar of club events Wednesday agenda in Athens
Calendar lists Chi Omega Benefit Bridge and multiple organizational meetings for women including Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae, Red Cross sewing day, Daughters of Union Veterans, Amere Sewing Club, Athens Branch AAUW guest speaker Dean Eich, and several PTA and social gatherings with locations such as 108 College St 309 FE State St and the Legion Home across midweek and Thursday events. Local groups note potlucks dinners and family nights with election of officers and birthday celebrations.
Skating Tea for Women Planned by Flying Wheels Club
An afternoon skating party and instruction for ladies is planned by Flying Wheels on Thursday November 27 from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. Mrs. Arthur Boyles is named hostess. tea will be served and lessons offered in basic skating and dance steps. Paul Britton chaired the Tuesday club meeting with several Parkerburg skaters in attendance. Past Noble Grands Club will meet Friday at 7:30 p.m. at 42 Grosvenor St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Dailey
37Th Division Military Police
Camp Shelby
Miss
Eldon Dailey
Albany
Anna Mansfield
Athens
Esther Dillinger
Bartlett
Will Weaver
Austin
Colo
Luella Weaver
Geneva Mansfield
Hooper St
Otis Mansfield
Guysville
Flying Wheels
Arthur Boyles
Paul Britton
Skate Club
Parkersburg Skating Club
NOBLE
Noble Grands
A. N. Johnson
Grosvenor St
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Ohio
Cygnet
Frank X. Rauch, Sr
Frank X. Rauch, Jr
D.R. Zenner
James Fri
O. E. Fri
van Vorhees St
Painesville
Industrial Rayon Corporation
Mr. Fri
Mary E. Scott
Hocking St
Herb Robinson
Fort Scott
Kas
Harold Namer
Cotter
Ark
Wilbur Martin
Claude Westfall
Lake Pemichangan
Canada
Gruen
Magine
Cornwell's
Athens Jewelers
Athens Messenger
South
Far East
John Frederics
Marguerite Young
Court Street
H.B.F
Gallaher
Court St
Mrs. P. P. Parsons
U. Business Women
Adele Garrison
Madge
Mary
Harry
Artie
Eagh
Central Ave. Methodist Church
Norman Engh
Chiefs’ Club
Ruth Smith
Bess Cunningham
Marietta
Verna Marquis
Margaret McHarg
Ola Atkins
Eva van Dyke
Thelma Linscott
Miss Wightman
Plains P.T.A
Orville Bean
Whit Bean
W. C. Young
Glen
Lester Young
J. C. Collins
Bean
Ralph Bean
Dana Lee
Akron
Clifford Young
Newark
Chamberlain
Loti
Queen's Navy
Ralph
Sir Joseph Porter
Admiralty
Buttercup
Joseph
Josephine
Sir Joseph
Oliver Martin
Carl Nessley
Chi Omega
Chapter House
College St
Chi Omega Alumnae Hospital Fund
Betsy Ross Sewing Club
Woman's Council of the First Christian Church
American Legion Auxiliary
Red Cross
Legion Home
Auxiliary
Alpha Gamma Delta
Harold J. Rose
State St
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
C.F. Hall
Lenora Sands
Daughters of Union Veterans
W.la
John E. Manning
Maplewood
Amere Sewing Club
Grace Cotton
Washington St
A.A.U.W
Faculty Woman's Club
Dean Eich
Capital University
Oo Central P.T.A
Athens High School
Roy Lorentz
Shannon Ave
Ernest Baughman
Priscilla Needle Club
Frank Cross
Central Ave
Business and Professional Women's Club
International Relations Committee
School For the Blind
Eagles
Eagles Hall
Social Sewing Society
Dale Hart
Mill St
Lyour Grocer
LaChoy
Ee! Sect
Fae Peete
Ut Ly
Abbott
McKee
McKee’s
Culligan
Athens Ice & Storage Co
Soft Water Dept
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