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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1939

Page

8

Flower Authority To Speak At Regional Garden Clubs Meeting

The eleventh district regional meeting of Garden Clubs will be held in Pomeroy at Peace Evangelical Church on April 25. Morning speaker is Mrs. Silas B Waters. afternoon speaker is Miss Dorothy Biddle of New York, national flower arrangement authority. Miss Biddle will discuss and demonstrate arrangements and is touring Ohio under the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs. Luncheon at Hotel Martin, small registration fee.

Flower Authority Pomeroy District of the Garden Clubs Peace Evangelical Church Silas B. Waters Ohio Garden Clubs Dorothy Biddle New York National Authority On Flower Arrangements Miss Biddle Garden Digest Arts and Decorations Flower Grower Garden Club Twilight Garden Club

O. U. Symphony To Play In Memorial Auditorium Tonight

The Ohio University Symphony Orchestra conducts its second concert of the year at 8 o clock in Memorial Auditorium. Directed by Prof. DeForest W. Ingerham, the 60 piece ensemble performs Schubert Unfinished Symphony marriage of Figaro the Barber of Seville and more. Irene Witham will be the piano soloist playing Grieg Concerto in A minor with the orchestra. The concert is part of Fine Arts Week at Ohio University.

Ohio University Symphony Orchestra Memorial Auditorium DeForest W. Ingerham Schubert Irene Witham Edvard Grieg Ohio University

Sayres Celebrate 15th Anniversary With Luncheon

The Sayre Study Club marked its 15th anniversary with a luncheon at 63 Elmwood Place hosted by Mrs. W. H. Jewett Mrs. G. F. Mills and Mrs. H. L. Atkinson Twenty three members attended welcoming new members Mrs. F C Potter and Mrs A R Caster The program included talks Alaska Our Frontier and Its Expansion by Mrs W L Gard and Personality Can Be Acquired by Mrs P B Sidders read by Mrs S C Hartman Barbara Williams assisted in hospitality.

W. H. Jewett G. F. Mills H. L. Atkinson Sayre Study Club Clark Williams Elmwood Place F.C. Potter A. R. Caster Alaska Our Frontier W. L. Gard P. B. Sidders S. C. Hartman Barbara Williams

Van Dyke wedding set for April twelfth in Catlettsburg

Albany couple Mr and Mrs Arthur Van Dyke announce the marriage of their daughter Lucile to Mr Herbert Stinson of Corbin Kentucky. The ceremony occurred April 12 in Catlettsburg. Lucile, a Albany High School graduate class of 1933, works at Athens States Hospital. Stinson works at Albany Stone Quarry. Grandfathers A J Van Dyke and Howard Townsend noted. shower planned. Theta Upsilon Auxiliary rummage sale to be held April 22 and 24 at City Hall.

Arthur van Dyke Albany Lucile Herbert Stinson Corbin Catlettsburg Stinson Albany High School Athens States Hospital A. J. van Dyke Howard Townsend Carpenter van Dyke Theta Upsilon Sorority

Benny Goodman concert thrills Parkersburg crowd

Parkersburg residents flocked to the Coliseum to hear Benny Goodman and his orchestra in a packed show. The performance featured Goodman's new song The Angles Sing and revived favorites Honeysuckle Rose and Moonglow as jitterbugs danced to the booming tunes.

Parkersburg Benny Goodman Coliseum Goodman Quartette Goodman Huntington W. Va Billy Sunday Richard Imes Bob” Bingman Richard Bob

First Newman Club Meeting At Ohio U Draws 200

More than 200 Catholic men and women attended the inaugural Newman Club gathering at Men's Union. Rev. William E. Ripley spoke of the club’s place among 250 nationwide, with Theta Phi Alpha and Phi Kappa linked to its Ohio U. roots. The group plans twice monthly meetings, social and discussion oriented, with May 2 set for the next session. Officers include John K. Heintz as president and R. F. Beckett as faculty advisor.

Newman Club Men's Union William E. Ripley Holy Family Church Columbus Ohio University Club America R. F. Beckett Newman Clubs University of Pennsylvania Beckert Ohio U Theta Phi Alpha Phi Kappa John K. Heintz Eileen McDougall Mildred Harkabus William Bankert Treas Jack Munden William G. Dowd St. Paul's Church

Civil War veterans experiences told at D U V meeting

At the John Ellis Wool Tent of the Daughters of Union Veterans Mrs Mattie James read a National Tribune account about seven veterans of the Seventy Fifth Ohio and Fourth Massachusetts Cavalry led by Joseph R Allen of Middletown. The Aug 1864 events followed Gainesville battles and the program honored Appomattox Day and General Grant birthdays with readings contests and a social hour.

John Ellis Daughters of Union Veterans Mattie James National Tribune Seventy- Fifth Ohio Massachusetts Calvary Joseph R. Allen Middletown Gainesville James John Kennard Athens County Seventy-Fifth Regiment William D. Southerton Athens General Grant Sarah Seipel Blanche Dean Blanche McCune Blanche Phillips Nora Atkinson Appomattox Day Blanch Root Kate Shaver Mary Harmond

Social Sewing at Mrs Hart Home Hosts Meeting

Mrs. Dale Hart hosted the Social Sewing Club at Mill St with Mrs. Earnest Hart assisting. Two guests attended and a list of 12 members were present. The next meeting is scheduled May 2 at Mrs. John Hoon’s home. Miss Jean Crawford of Cannaville dined with Miss Virginia Segale at 31 N Lancaster St.

Mrs. Hart Dale Hart Mill St Earnest Hart William Ruston Lena McClannahan John Hoon Pearl Lee Pressa Hines A. R. Harmon Izura Creamer Fred Brown Jean Crawford Canaanville Virginia Segale N. Lancaster St

Community groups plan Thursday programs in Amesville area

Calendar notes list a Progressive Class banquet at Blue and White Inn Amesville with officer elections, Ooe Child Study Club at 2 Elliott Street, a Missionary Tea at 48 University Terrace, Friendship Class meeting at 14 Raymond Drive, a chicken dinner at 5 to 7 pm, KS and Weslayan groups at 20 Oak Street, AAUW dinner at 6 30 pm, Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge birthday celebration at 7 30 pm.

Central Avenue M. E Blue and White Amesville Jack Kern Evan Edwards Friendship Class of the Christian Church E. W. Bingman Raymond Drive

Fat meat debate and home meal habits

A column explores how children reject fat meat at meals and mirrors changes in family eating trends. The writer recalls past forced portions while noting kids now prefer bread with peanut butter, sugar, or jam and skip gravy, milk, and napkins.

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Dr George N Burger speaks at Higley Study Circle

Ohio University Health Service director Dr George N Burger spoke at the Higley Study Circle meeting held at Mrs O D Morrison's home 50 Morris Ave He discussed University health service work including student physical exams medical treatment and clinic activities Eighteen members attended and plans were made for the annual picnic at Mrs W L Gard's North Hill marking the club year end

George N. Burger Ohio University Higley O. D. Morrison Morris Ave C. E. Atkinson W. L. Gard North Hil

Wednesday Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Charles Domke Home

The Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club met yesterday afternoon at 153 Mill St the home of Mrs Charles Domke for its weekly meeting. Mrs William Mansfield won first prize for high score, Mrs Alva Haning took second and travel prizes, and Mrs Forest D Chism won consolation. Guests included Mrs Dwight Bowles and Mrs Chism.

Charles Domke Mill St William Mansfield Alva Haning Forest D. Chism Dwight Bowles Chism Stewart St

Rose-Lane Mitchell to Wed Paul Halleck in Staunton

Miss Rose Lane Mitchell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Hayne Mitchell of Staunton Virginia, announced April 5 1939 engagement to Paul Charles Halleck son of Mr and Mrs A M Halleck of Youngstown Ohio He attended Mary Baldwin College and is a graduate of Ohio University member of Delta Tau Delta He heads the Staunton school district Physical Education Department.

Arthur Hayne Mitchell Staunton Virginia Rose- Lane Paul Charles Halleck A. M. Halleck Youngstown Ohio Miss Mitchell Mary Baldwin College Ohio University Delta Tau Delta Fraternity

Kishler Pavlish Spring Dance Review Set for April 21

Dorothy Kishler and Andrew Pavlish present pupils from New Lexington Glouster Athens and McConnellsville in a Spring Recital at Malta McConnelsville High School Friday April 21 at 7 30 p m Sponsored by the Agricultural and Home Economics Departments. Dancers perform pieces like Foot Notes The After Beat Crinoline Days Swingtime Valse Caprice Silver Toe New Yorker and Hot Cha Tap featuring many named pupils including Nadine Ansell Anne Davis Joyce Folk Kathryn Reid Shirley Andrews Anna Lou Davis Donna Rogers Johnny Davis BonnieHeron Virginia Adrean Helen Murphy and Andrew Hardy among others.

Dorothy Kishler Andrew Pavlish New Lexington Glouster Athens McConnellsville Malta-McConnelsville High School

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O. U. Symphony Sayres Lucile van Dyke Color Fools Chickens American Poultry Journal England Forestry Commission WSAZ Rudy Vallee O. U Winchell Ewing Auditorium Stephen Czarnecki Lionel Atwill Ivalyn Skating Club Tuppers Plains Jewell Kincaid Russell Watson Molyneux Child Study Club J. R. Vance Elliott St Raymond Bardin Mary G. Noss University Terrace The Christian Church King’s Daughters Wesleyan Service Guild Dorothy Williams Oak St Jesse Stuart AAUW Country Club Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge No. 553 By Marian Bush Reeder D. A. Riley W. Union St George Smith Frank Segale Lancaster St Current Events Club J. S. Nixon W. S. Gamertsfelder Don M H. Circle Wilma Colley New Marshfield Rd H. A. Elkins Eastside N.A.L.C Glenn Atkinson Hooper St Noble Grands Club Earl Bridgewater Chauncey Anna England Anne Dolores Collins Cincinnati Harold Frank Mildred Edmundson Nelsonville Shirley Ann Charles Edmundson Sam Frank Nell Dr. Burger Higley Study On Health Service Cline's Bob Bingman Hammond Summers and Son Fresh Earth Japonica Navy Milldeck's Shoe Store N. Court St Athens, Ohio Miss Rose-Lane Mitchell le Bride Paul Halleck Kishler Pavlish Spring Dance Review Katheridge South Court Street Shagmoor Sterling Coats Belle Sharmeer McHenry the Quality Store
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