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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1942

Page

6

Reversal at Court highlights children’s theater debut

Tuesday at 7 30 p m the 40 member Children s Theater at Ewing Hall stages Reversal at Court in the Old Storeroom Theater. Elaine Page directs with stage manager Connie Herbert guiding a professional minded cast and crew in debut production with costumes made by the children. Public invited free of charge.

Joe Foster Ewing Hall Children's Theater Connie Herbert Ballet Russe Elaine Page al Gubitz, Jr King Cole Nancy Ann Smith Queen Cole Fiddlers Ann ®Owles Ann Hammerle Barbara Willams Lewis Oadis, Jr the Jester Bobby Bigley Jasper Sharon Oldfield Trumpeter Carolyn Herbert Theresa Jimmy Dilley Dick Taylor Wide Awake Guards Paul Lehman Tangor the Terrible Ellen Nichols Marilyn Poling Jean Martin

Bridal union for Jacqualyn Jordan Sept eight

Mr and Mrs Owen G Jordan announce the marriage of their granddaughter Jacqualyn to Staff Sgt George Willstrop son of Mr George Willstrop of New York City The ceremony was at 8 PM Sept 8 at Glenwood M E Church with Rev Shelihaus officiating Sgt Willstrop is in the U S Air Corps stationed at Lockbourne AFB They will reside at 1709 Wabash Ave Columbus until Oct 1 then move to Arkansas Also notes a Red Cross Home Nursing Class at Sheltering Arms Hospital Tuesday at 2 PM taught by Miss Valencia Prock County Health Department.

Owen G. Jordan Jacqualyn George Willstrop New York City Glenwood M. E Shelihaus Carolyn Stevens Lawrence Rousseal Sgt. Willstrop U. S. Air Corps Lockhurne Air Base The Red Cross Sheltering Arms Hospital Valencia Prock County Health Department

No Grammar School Glamour In 1942 Wardrobe Trends

New York fashion notes show children from nursery to high school adopting simpler smarter fall and winter clothing. Boys and girls wear matching outfits with gendered details. jumper dresses replace pinafores signaling 1942 style. Checks and plaids dominate, with blue red green and brown hues and practical fabric choices for active youngsters.

New York Big Sister Avill Fifth Avenue

Practical Trend in Brother and Sister Outfits

The guide highlights practical matching outfits for siblings with corduroy and velvet skirts and trousers. It notes washable blouses in cotton velvets, batiste, dimity and dotted swiss, water-repellent poplin dresses, and reversible topcoats. It emphasizes all wool pieces for winter warmth and coordinated two-piece ensembles for girls seven to fourteen.

Batiste Dimity

Athens Students in Recital at Ohio University Music Hall

The Women’s and Men’s Glee Clubs of Ohio University perform in the Summer Recital at Music Hall Auditorium. Readings include Athens singers Marilyn Covert Joan Woolley Hattie Lu Grones Ruth Ann Grover with accompanists Virginia Segale Constance Clare Dorothy Danford and Mary Sticklen. Mrs Margaret Benedict and Prof. C C Robinson lead the groups.

Glee Club Ohio University School of Music Music Hall Athens Marilyn Covert B. M. Covert Joan Woolley John J. Woolley Hattie Lu Grones Dow Grones Ruth Ann Grover B T. Grover Richard McConnell University of California McConnell New War Plant Point Pleasant Virginia Segale Constance Clare Dorothy Danford Trimble Capitol University Mary Sticklen Margaret A Benedict C. C. Robinson

University Theater Puts On French Comedy Drama The Imaginary Invalid

Ohio University Theater staged Moliere s The Imaginary Invalid a satirical look at quacks and hypochondria. Jean Crawford of Athens starred as Toinette with strong comic timing against Robert Wesley s hypochondriac. David Wilson provided pratfalls as Thomas the fool and Dan Kaplan earned applause for a brief but polished single speech. Supporting cast included Jennie Rousey John Metz Betty Price and Gloria Krause in Athens.

Moliere Ohio University Theater Jean Crawford Athens Toinette Robert Wesley Miss Crawford David Wilson Thomas Marery Dan Kaplan Jennie Rousey John Metzger Betty Price Gloria Krause J. F

Calendar of club events for September evenings

The Order of Eastern Star meets Monday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple chapter room with initiation and sales tax stamps requested. Catholic Ladies of Columbia gather Monday at 7 30 p m at Knights of Columbus Hall with regular social hour resuming. Esther Class of the Christian Church meets Monday at 7 30 p m with Mrs D M Clutter and Mrs William Davidson as organizers.

Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Catholic Ladies of Columbia Knights of Columbus Hall Esther The Christian Church D. M Clutter Maplewood Drive William Davidson

Tuesday club meetings and events scheduled statewide

Tuesday gatherings are listed for Sayre and nearby, including Sayre Study Circle at Mrs. Atkinson’s home, Hobson Study Circle with Mrs. Welk, American Legion Auxiliary at the Legion Home with multiple hostesses and 1943 dues due, Sunset Garden Club at Athens Township School with a flower arrangement display, F C F Auxiliary benefit party in the F O Hall, Mrs Winters hosting Tuesday Evening Needle Club, and Girl Scout leaders meeting with Miss Hebblethwaite at the Girl Scout rooms.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Fred Fenzel Gertrude Brumley Fred Kempton Beatrice Rosser Roy Pierce T. &. Garrett C. C. Cornell Floyd Hutchins Sunset Garden Club Athens Township W. State St Anne Hebblethwaite Girl Scout Rooms

Shower honors Metha Morehead on wedding date

Mr. and Mrs. Homer Morehead of Amesville hosted a miscellaneous shower for their daughter Metha on Friday night September 4 in honor of her August 26 marriage to Frank N. Johnson. Attendees included numerous Amesville Columbus Athens Jackson and Chauncey residents among others. Troop Seven Girl Scouts joined Camp Rotan activities with a noon camp meal and crafts led by Club and Scout leaders.

Homer Morehead Amesville Metha Frank N. Johnson Will Phillips C. 0. Gibson Ann Orndoff Alice Sedwick Belle Carpenter Helen Clark Harry Turner Laura Ball Denzil Robinson Durfee Jessie Lortz Myrtle Lortz Lurene Mesecher Galen Dean Mesecher Edith Mesecher Clara Wilson Ethel Williams R. A. Smith Wanda Smith Mary Smith Rebecca Smith Robert Smith Russell Smith Tom LaVelle Phyllis LaVelle Audrey LaVelle Mary Lee Thompson Columbus Margaret McAfee Eileen Jacoby Athens Dorothy Gifford Joe LaVelle Victor Keirns Margaret Sedwick Donna Sedwick Garnet Adair Jackson Maumee Ashcraft Herman Pierce Lurene Buck Myrtle Simmons Phyllis Ashcraft Joan and Lee Gerald Rodehaver Alta Pierce Margaret Pierce Guysville Dan Johnson Russell Homer Johnson Chauncey James E. Johnson Camp Rotan Social Literary Club Paul Fontaine Anne Hebblethwaite W. A. Comer E.B. Smith L. J. Addicott Iscouts

Fall fashions feature counter coaxers yarn in dresses

A Athens store showcases yarn decorated dresses in light blue and brown with fringe and embroidery. Jitterbug fad-fol lower zoot suits with long coatlike jackets and split tails appear in bright corduroy. Hair combs adorned with bows and feathers offer a practical hat substitute for fall co-eds. New pins arrive in stitched leather and small natural wood animal shapes for decoration.

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Beulah Post to Wed William Dew Engagement Notice

Mr and Mrs Chester Post of Glouster announce the engagement of their daughter Beulah La Von to William A Dew of Fostoria. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ona Dew of Hollister. Miss Post works for the Eastern Telephone Company and Dew is with the National Carbon Company in Fostoria. No wedding date yet set.

Chester Post Glouster Beulah la von William A. Dew Fostoria Ona Dew Hollister Miss Post Eastern Telephone Company Mr. Dew National Carbon Company

Fall of Milner revealed in espionage plot summary

Dr Twitchell and Adams guard Redfield as Milner returns to the Lansfeld suite. Spencer plans to trap Milner with a hidden document, and Margaret and Dicky join the father in confirming Milner is the spy. A substituted document in Redfield’s shoe disappears, proving Milner’s guilt.

Adams Redfield Milner Adama Margaret Richard Dicky Twitchell Charlie Spencer Secret Service Madge Dicky Graham Mr. Milner Lansfeld Stephen Redfield Madges Spencer Marion Morton Prise Steve

Picnic of District Past Officers of Eastern Star

Seventy four attendees? Actually 84 members and guests joined the tenth annual meeting of the Past Matrons and Past Patrons Association District 25 Eastern Star at Grange Hall Athens County Fair grounds. Mrs Anna Snow presided with Dorothy Frank registering attendees. After a prayer buffet dinner followed. Evangeline Chapter Middleport hosts breakfast at Hotel Statler Oct 29. reservations due Oct 12. District meeting with Evangeline Chapter January 28. Nominating committee proposed officers: Della Windsor president Eva Foulke vice president Louise Linscott secretary Faye Davis treasurer Mildred Glesecke secretary for the meeting. Plana for afternoon included singing piano by Jean Crawford with Humorous readings and pantomime. Members from 12 chapters across Athens Meigs Morgan and Washington Counties attended.

District 25 Order of Eastern Star Grange Hall Athens County Fairgrounds Anna Snow Minear Guysville Dorothy Frank New Marshfield Laud Miller Athens Frank Donaldson Moriah Beverly Ruth V. Funk Roberta K. Minding Grand Chapter of Ohio Ruby Fast Mt. Olive Chesterhill Cleveland Hotel Statler Bartlett Evangeline Middleport Nellie Tracy Pomeroy Adda Ginzers Harry Fast Olive Della Windsor Eva Foulke Marietta Louise Linscott Amesville Faye Davis Mildred Glesecke Flossie Kiltan Frankie Hawkins Stockport Mary Bryson Marvella Crawford Miss Jean Crawford Lillian Stieff Adda Phillips Jean Crawford Guynsville Meigs Morgan Washington Counties

Community Social Notes and Upcoming Local Events

Mr and Mrs Foster Bean and Mrs Laura Barnette hosted a six oclock dinner in Guyenville honoring Mr and Mrs Dale Ziggafoos who depart September 14 for the Army. Athens Pomona Grange meets September 19 with Loci and Troy Granges. DAR Luncheon of Nabby Lee Ames Chapter set for Saturday at Eastwood with Dr James Patrick speaking. Mound Hill Homecoming slated for September 20 with Sunday School service, basket dinner, and afternoon preaching.

Foster Bean Laura Barnette Guyenville Dale Ziggafoos Ziggafoos Athens County Pomona Grange Canaan Loci Troy Foster B. Cornwell Fort Knox Park Place DAR Nabby Lee Ames the Daughters of the American Revolution Eastwood James Patrick Ohio University Mound Hill Evyveryone

Foughty Whiteman Marriage Announced in Athens

Wed Sept 10 Mr and Mrs C Foughty of Athens Route Five announce the marriage of their daughter Marguerite to Donald Whiteman son of Mrs Edna Whiteman Albany. The ceremony was at Rev J K Trice New Marshefield Church with a single ring at his home. They plan to reside on a farm Athens Route One.

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