Town youth cast lead in Ohio University play Our Town
Davidson leads College Theater production of Our Town with four Athens youngsters in key roles. Jimmy Westfall and Annita Clark portraying Wallace Webb and Rebecca Gibbs join Charles Wise as Joe Crowell and Richard Clippinger as Si Crowell alongside faculty and townspeople in the minimalist stage setup.
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Milton Moskowitz
Ohio University Theater
Our Town
Athens
Jimmy Westfall
Claude Westfall
Wallace Webb
Rebecca Gibbs
Annita Clark
George W. Clark
Charles Wise
Joe Crowell
Richard Clippinger
Donald Clippinger
Si Crowell
Ewing Auditorium
Thornton Wilder
Prof. Davidson
Frank Craven
New York
Edward Davidson
Davidson
Ohio University
University of Virginia
Emily Webb
Mary Arbenz
Emily
Mrs. Webb
Elva Koski
Cassimer Bielski
Pittsburgh Little Theater
Athens Messenger weighs in on natural waist workouts
The Athens Messenger reports on exercise methods to slim the waist as an alternative to tight corsetry. It outlines foundational routines, imagined wall wheel moves, deep breathing, and leg lifts to strengthen midriff and create a slimmer silhouette in line with the Mainbocher look.
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Alicia Hart
All Work or All Play Makes High School Girl Unhappy
Olive Roberts Barton argues that extreme home environments shape girls into opposite extremes a slave or a drone. She suggests balancing work and play fosters a healthy view of home making and housekeeping for girls growing up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Roberts Barton
Tooty
Florence Lash Returns to Athens as Hostess and Actress
Florence Lash, former stage star and hotel hostess, moves back to Athens to remodel and live in the Lash property behind the Athena Theater. Once in Boston as a Statler Hotel hostess she recalls early Athens shows and stresses live theatre remains needed. The report notes welcomes from friends, plus a birth announcement for William Richard Shaw, born Oct. 9 to Vernon and Mrs. Shaw, with grandparents listed.
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Florence Lash
Athens
Wendell Edgar
Lash
College Street
Athena Theater
Rey Lash
Florence
Kitty
Canada
Sam McCune
Eugene Miller
City Hall
Mich
Normandy
Statler
Boston
Miss Lash
Vernon Shaw
William Richard
William Verity
W. Union St
S. S. Shaw
Calendar notes for local clubs and church groups
Thursday events include Cild Study Club at 44 Maplewood Drive with topic lead er Mrs Clyde Mansfield and Sunshine Class at Richland Ave Methodist Church hosted by Mrs Glenn Atkinson with devotionals by Adda Maxwell and entertainment. Other meetings include Eagles Ladies Auxiliary, First Methodist Sunday School class, Athens County Pomona Grange, A A U W International Relations Group, Richland Ave Methodist Ladies Aid potluck, Foreign Missionary Society tea at 60 E Mulberry, U S Daughters of 1812 events, Presbyterian Women Group and Presbytery gathering open to the public with sandwiches requested.
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Cild Study Club
Fred Brown
Maplewood Drive
Clyde Mansfield
Richland Ave. Methodist Church
Glenn Atkinson
Adda Maxwell
Wilma Richey
Martha Smith
Martzolff
First Methodist Church
Athens County
Pomona Grange
Canaanville
Ladies Aid Society
Richland Ave
Foreign Missionary Society of the
Charles G. Matthews
E. Mulberry St
Presbyterian Women's Association
Nora Henry
E. State St
Richland Avenue Methodist Church
Laura Richey
Hanning
Ours
Adverse astral influences and hopeful signs in daily life
The text notes adverse or doubtful astral influences on today’s business and social plans, with favorable aspects in romance culture and domestic affairs. It mentions birthdays, youthful prospects, cautious diplomacy, and a mix of melancholy tendencies alongside hopeful adventures.
New Pastors Welcomed at Methodist Church Reception
Rev. John W. Danford and Rev. E. Winston Jones were welcomed at a Wednesday night reception at the First Methodist Church. About 300 attendees included Judge and Mrs. C. F. Rowland and Mrs. Dorothy Williams. A ceremonial receiving line, decorated rooms, two refreshment tables, and musical numbers by Miss Jean Crawford and Miss Isephone Ullman highlighted the event.
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Methodist Church
John W. Danford
New Pa
E. Winston Jones
Danford
C. F. Rowland
Anne
Ruth
Jones
Dorothy Williams
Thomas Maurer
Mary G. Ness
E. W. Chubb
L. G. Bean
John J. Woolley
M. M. Kerr
C. M. Copeland
W. L. Slutz
W. B Lawrence
First Methodist Church
Ralph G. Palmer
Art Wolfe
L. D. Main
Hathamar
Charles Russell
Charles Matthews
Foreign Missionary Society
O. F. Rowland
Home Missionary Socciety
Martzolff
Harriet Craum
A. R. Kresge
Jean Crawford Pn
Isephone Ullman
Oil rub then soap bath for newborns in Q A column
Reader asks if newborn skin should be washed with soap and water immediately after oil rub. Answer advises oil rub first and notes doctor may approve a soap bath later. Also suggests Vaseline or light mineral oil as alternatives.
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Jerusalem
Diamond Claim From Our Breath Sparks Climate Debate
Researchers note that human respiration releases carbon that could theoretically form diamonds, prompting discussions about carbon cycles and potential uses of exhaled CO2 in climate science.
SSS Tonic Promises Health and Appetite Support
An advertisement extols S S S tonic as a remedy to build sturdy health and improve appetite. It claims to strengthen weak blood cells, restore vigor, and help readers feel like themselves again, urging readers to buy at drug stores in two sizes with the larger size offering savings.
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S.S.S
S. Co
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Athens Messenger
Ohio
Rose-Dor Farms
Crear
American Institute of Laundering
Shagmoor
the Quality Store
Children's Toys
Mary Edwards
N. Court St
Wadley
Eagles
Eagles Hall
W. A. Swartz
Cass St
W.ba
U. S. Daughters of 1812
Edna Junod
Congress St
Athens Presbyterian Church
By Genevieve Kemble
Europe
Central Brownie Scouts
Girl Scout
State St
Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
Toof Hall
Stor
Wesley Foundation
Mrs. Jones
UA Arma
Katherine
South Court Street
Athens, Ohio
Telly
Don
Nelly Don
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