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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1939

Page

11

Our Town stagecraft hailed by university reviewer night two

The University Theatre opened Our Town to a large audience and will repeat the performance. Edward Davidson as Stage Manager guides a minimalist set with pantomime actions while Mary Arbenz and Cassimer Bielski deliver standout acting in Act Three. Dr. Dawes directs with strong lighting by Charles Rowan and a supportive music department choir.

Milton Moskowitz Our Town University Theatre Ewing Auditorium Edward Davidson Hornton Wilder Emily Webb George Gibbs Emily Mary Arbenz Cassimer Bielski George Alice Lafferty Mrs. Gibbs Elvera Koski Mrs. Webb Wesley Roads Dr. Gibbs Robert Miner Annita Clark James Westfall Charles Wise Joe Truipp Robert G. Dawes Charles Rowan University

Our Town Moves Hearts at Ewing Auditorium

The writer recalls a rainy night at Ewing Auditorium when the play Our Town delivered a transformative evening. She connects deeply with the actors and themes, feeling at home with the stage life and recognizing a shared human struggle between living and truly living.

Ewing Auditorium

Marriage Meddlers and a Night of Deceit

Madge Graham waits at Hotel Lansfield for husband Dicky as a threatening pair closes in. A hotel operator falsifies a report then two police are said to be bringing Mr Graham upstairs. Madge and Dicky play a dangerous ruse to uncover the truth and protect themselves.

Lansfield Dicky Madge Graham Madge Graham Mr. Graham

Adele Garrison Sequel Adds Tension With Police Visit

In a fragment from a serialized tale, Adele Garrison resists police entry as Ricky and Dicky pressure to question her inside their room. The scene shows standoff over access and the danger implied by the officers’ approach. The chapter note hints at ongoing drama.

Toledo Woman Named Grand Worthy Matron

Miss G A Thomas of Niles was installed as grand worthy matron of the Grand Chapter of Ohio Order of the Eastern Star. Carl Ellenwood of Wooster succeeded Chester Pearce of Bellefontaine as worthy grand patron.

Toledo U.P G. A. Thomas Niles Ohio Order of the Fastern Star Carl Ellenwood Wooster Chester Pearce Bellefontaine

Community notices and Halloween party calendar

A dense cluster of local notices lists Halloween parties and club meetings across Athens Ohio. Events include masked parties at various homes and church basements, plus luncheons and speakers linked to the Southeastern Teachers Association and Ruth Bryan Owen’s address at Memorial Auditorium.

Athens Child Study Club Paul Silvas E. State St League of Women Voters T. M. Wolfe Ruth Bryan Owen Memorial Auditorium Business and Professional Women's Club Cline Building Ruth Bryan Owen J Southeastern Ohio Education Association Ruth Bryan Owen Denmark

Quick Cough Relief Mix for Home Use

An old home remedy promises fast cough relief using a simple syrup and Pinex. Dissolve 2 parts granulated sugar in 1 cup water, add 2 1/2 ounces Pinex to a pint bottle, and shake to create a full pint of medicine. It supposedly loosens phlegm and soothes irritated membranes for easier breathing and sleep. Money back if not satisfied.

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