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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1949

Page

12

Ohio University Symphonic Band Concert Review

The Ohio University Symphonic Band directed by Prof. Charles E Gilbert performed at Logan High School and Memorial Auditorium in two concerts this week. The program mixed Bach transcriptions with light pieces, featured trombone solo by Richard Denner, pianist Lindy Betros in Phillips Concerto in Jazz, DeForest Chase arranged Toyland medley, and closed with Stars and Stripes Forever and Grandfather's Clock encore.

Ohio University Charles E. Gilbert Logan High School Memorial Auditorium Caillier Bach Balay Au Pays Lorrain Land of Lorrain Berlioz Richard Denner School of Music Tschaikowsky Galini Lindytros Donald Phillips Betros O.U. School of Music Toyland Herbert DeForest Chase

Society News Honoring Miss McPherson and Mr Loosbourrow Set for April 14

Athens friends hosted a dinner and shower Sunday at the homes of the Martin and Lamborn families for Miss Dea Sue McPherson and Mr James Loosbourrow who will wed on April 14. Guests included numerous relatives and local hosts with table settings featuring lighted tapers and bridal figurines as the couple received a china gift. The issue also notes AKS Unit 127 American Legion auxiliary meeting tonight at 7:30 and Mrs Nora Mansfield’s discharge from Sheltering Arms Hospital to a rest home.

Dea Sue McPherson James Loosbourrow Athens Wilbur Martin Alvin Lamborn N. Shannon Ave Hal Rowland M. C. Morrison Webb Walker Harry Archer Lamborn Don McPherson Sonny Westfall Nancy Martin Arthur McPherson Edwin McPherson Lancaster Sue Rowland Martin Watt Grover Cedar Grove W. Va William Brannigan Sam Warren William Rose Wilson Norris Loosbourrow A. D. McPherson Claude Westfall Carl Radford Bobby Martin AKS American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Maude Rodehaver Hazel Bernhard Althea Whaley 000 Leaves Hospital

Engineers' Ball at Ohio University

The Engineers' Club will host its annual semi formal dance Saturday April 9 from 8 to 12 in the Men's Gym with Chuck Selby's Columbus Orchestra and singer Juanita Hutch. A Columbus TV program will be shown if reception fails. otherwise gym scenes will be televised in an adjacent room.

Engineers’ Club Ohio University Chuck Selby Columbus Orchestra Juanita Hutch Columbus John Ludwig Jim Kirchner Roland Wilder Melvin Snider Howard Seubert Richard Selleck Logan's

Athens clubs schedule events this Thursday through Saturday

A series of local group meetings run Thursday and Friday around Athens. The Athens Bird Club hosts Miss Mildred Chatter at 8 p.m., the City Federation meets at 15 N College, and a church instruction class starts at 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian church. The Gilham Frank auxiliary gathers at New Marshfield with officer installation by Mrs. Eileen Ritchey, and the Athens Grange holds a regular meeting with a post‑event box supper. Friday features a Presbyterian church reception for new members at 7 p.m., the East Side Sewing Club meets at the Cottage Tea House, Belle White Class convenes at 7:30 p.m., and Circle No. 2 of Central Ave Methodist meets at 7:30 p.m. Saturday brings the Pallas Club gathering and a pottery exhibit, plus the Easter Market bake sale at 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church. A note adds a recipe tip for peanut butter sandwiches.

Athens women attend Ohio WCTU Conference in Columbus

Athens delegates Mrs. Roy Rowland Mrs. Howard Romine Mrs. L. G. Bean Mrs. H. P. Parker Mrs. E. C. Kenney and Mrs. C. R. White join in Columbus for the Ohio WCTU Conference. They heard speeches from state national and world officers led by national president Mrs. Leigh Colvin and world vice-president.

Ohio WCTU Columbus Roy Rowland Howard Romine L. G. Bean H. P. Parker E. C. Kenney C. R. White Athens Leigh Colvin

Bid Farewell to Athens Family Moving to Idaho

A farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Patterson and their children marked their move to Idaho. The Hathamar Class of the First Methodist Church hosted, with a Bible gift, potluck for 43 members, and committee members including the Pattersons and the Harveys. Bashores will serve as secretary and treasurer until September when new officers are chosen.

Lowell Patterson Idaho Hathamar First Methodist Church C. D. Duncan Harold Kellogg T. S. Robe Harold Lee Frank Harvey Pattersons Patterson Russell Bashore Carl Roberts Bashore

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