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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1937

Page

7

Miss Helen Roush to Wed George Lantz December 31

Athens social circles announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Miss Helen C. Roush of Athens to George Lantz of McArthur. The wedding date was revealed at a dinner party and the couple will reside in Athens. Roush is a 1919 Athens High School alumna and former Ohio University registrar staffer. Lantz represents the Austin Power Company of Cleveland.

Helen Roush George Lantz Athens Country Club W. B. Walker Helen C. Roush McArthur Miss Roush Carlos Alvero Finsterwald Athens High School Ohio University Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority Lantz Frank V. Lantz Austin Power Company Cleveland Roush Athens

Woman's Music Club Presents Vocal and String Program

Thirty five members attended a December program at Mrs. L. C. Mitchells home 134 Morris Ave under Miss Grace Morleys leadership. The evening featured vocal and string quartets including Now is the Month of May and Bone Jesu and Mendelssohns Lift Thine Eyes to the Mountains with ensembles led by Miss Irene Witham.

Womans Music Club Mitchell Home Woman's Music Club Grace Morley E. H. Gaylord Irene Witham Mary Blayney Curtis Janssen P. L. Peterson Manusser Bone Jesu Palestrina Betty Ellis L. C. Mitchell Carl Nessley Lewis Hammerle Largatto Dent Gossee- Saenger McCoy Novacek Auer Mendelsohn Elija Woodman Thomas Gibson W. B. Drake O. L. Hoisington Fred Kiltan Cc. C. Millikan J. J. Woolley

Four Little Girls Become Brownies in Pack One at East Side

Four tween girls joined Brownies in the Brownie Number One Pack at East Side School on Thursday. Sally Fisher Irma Connett Otha Frost and Sheila Frost were the new Brownies. Plans were made for Christmas with each Brownie to bring a toy to be wrapped and donated to a less fortunate child.

East Side School Sally Fisher Irma Connett Otha Frost Sheila Frost

Community Notes Highlights from Columbus Weekend Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Harvey C Baker and Mr and Mrs P L Shannon visited Columbus Saturday. Mrs Harry Kelley and Mrs Dave Blackburn spent Monday in Columbus with friends. Mr and Mrs Car J House and sons Ronald and Joel were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs W R Flesher Beverly. E C Rohn Lima district superintendent of Colonial Finance Co will speak Thursday at 7 30 pm to the Business and Professional Women's Club in the Cline Building. Executive board meets 5 30 pm. Rohns talk will be on loans.

Harry Kelley Dave Blackburn Columbus Car J. House Ronald Joel W. R. Flesher Beverly E. C. Rohn Lima Colonial Finance Company Business and Professional Women's Club Cline Building Rohn

Local Club Calendars Mark Christmas Gatherings Across Town

Chi Omega Alumni Club hosts Mrs. Don Peden for an 8:00 p m meeting at 236 E State St. Hobson Study Club plans a Christmas party at Mrs. Dana Fuller 115 Franklin Ave with fund gifts. Rev and Mrs Neil Crawford entertain the Tuesday Club at 64 N Congress St with 6 30 p m dinner and music. White Shrine holds a Tuesday night meeting at Odd Fellows Hall with a 6 p m pot luck and initiation and party. Philathea PA meets Mrs Frances Kelch Albany Rd at 7 30 p m with Christmas gift exchange. Athens Needle Club Christmas dinner is at Hilltop Lunch Room on Wednesday at 12 30 p m. business meeting at Mrs P G Hibbard 92 Lancaster St. regrets to Mrs Carl Porter by Monday. Pythian Sisters host a benefit party Wednesday at 8 p m IOOF Hall open to public. Athenian Temple No 173 meets Wednesday at 7 p m with officer elections and 8 p m benefit party. Hillcrest Needle Club Christmas luncheon at Mrs H M Bennett 15 Montrose Ave Wednesday. bring own table service. regrets by Monday. PEO meets 6 p m Wednesday at Women’s Faculty Club. First Methodist Church Christmas Bazaar and Turkey dinner Thursday. bazaar opens 1 p m dinner served 5 p m. Also note “Save Ironing” tip about bath towel borders.

Athens Needle Club Hilltop P. G. Hibbard Lancaster St Carl Porter Hillcrest Needle Club H. M. Bennett Montrose Ave

Count Basie Orchestra to Play Delta Tau Delta Winter Formal

Count Basie and his orchestra will provide music for Delta Tau Delta’s Winter Formal Friday at Hotel Berry. The Kansas City group, famous in national broadcasts, features vocalist Billie Holiday and has recent bookings at the William Penn Pittsburgh Roseland New York.

Count Basie Delta Tau Delta Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Hotel Berry Jack Heslop Kansas City Basie Grand Terrace Cafe Chicago William Penn Hotel Pittsburgh Roseland Ballroom New York National Columbia Broadcasting Systems Billie Halliday Downbeat Jimmy Lunceford Jimmy Dorsey

Marriage Meddlers A Sequel to Married Comrades

Adele Garrison narrates a tense confrontation as Dicky accuses Jim of lying and suspects a sabotage plan involving Phil Veritzen. The narrator admits planning the car sabotage, Jim carried it out, and Dicky wrestles with disapproval yet hints at giving Noel Veritzen some comeuppance. The scene ends with anticipation of Veritzen’s reaction.

Katie Dicky Jim Philip Veritzen

Girl Scouts Craft Christmas Gifts Series Begins

The first in a series of Girl Scout handicraft classes met Saturday in the Girl Scout rooms under Mrs. Jane Martin of the Peter Pan Troop at Rufus Putnam. Classes run every Saturday until Christmas, 9 to 4, making painted cans, plaster plaques, woven caps and pocketbooks, felt pen wipers, and assorted toys. Volunteers from mothers or other helpers are welcomed as supplies are provided.

Jane Martin Rufus Putnam

Eighteenth Century Costumes In The Rivals At Ohio University

Ohio University dramatics presents The Rivals a revival comedy in eighteenth century dress. Miss Foster leads as Lydia Languish with hoop skirts and period costumes for Dec 10 and 11. Cast includes Alvin Kinsley Jeanne Ruhl Alex Torok Ruben Plaskoff Florence Meschan Fred Frasier Paul Pestel and others. Matinee Saturday at 2 30 p m with evening shows at 8 15 p m Director Dr Roberts Gates Dawes notes appeal to older townspeople.

Miss Foster Ohio University Jane Foster R. A. Foster Lydia Alvin Kinsley Sir Anthony Absolute Jeanne Ruhl Julia Alex Torok Riger Crow Faulkland Chester Cromwell David Susan Lash E. R. Lash Malrop Paul Pestel Lucius O'Trigger Sidney Jacobs Thomas Roberts Gates Dawes

Mind Your Manners in Flower Arrangements

Guide from 1937 NEA Service on proper bouquet fillers height in tall and low containers, lace cloth use, table padding, and placing darker flowers for center with lighter tones. Includes a practice scenario on arranging a mixed bouquet with best choice (b) darker center and lighter tones outward.

NEA

Local Poet Leda Sams Featured in Verse Anthology

Leda Sams, noted local poet, has a poem titled With White Wings Spread included in Crown Anthology of Verse for 1938 release. She earned entry through the publisher's prize contest and is listed as daughter of Frank and Alice Terwilliger born May 25, 1894 in Orleans Iowa. She married Carlos Sams on Sept 1 1917 and has nine children.

Leda Sams Sams Frank Alice Terwilliger Orleans Spirit Lake Iowa Ohio University Normal School Carlos Sams Peter Evelyn Walter Lonas Roy Rome Flora Dale Bonnie Gilbert Vivian Pauline Wilma Rose

Children growing up with music focus and talent

The writer argues today’s children are more music conscious and ambitious, aided by free school music and improved instruction. Not all have talent, so some should abandon futile practice while others with basic skill should pursue music for enjoyment and appreciation.

Scotland

Gloves Trend for Tailored Costumes in Suede

Short wrist-length stitched gloves in washable black or brown suede offer a smart complement to tailored costumes. The durable material resists cracking for a neat, polished look.

All-Bran Promises Regularity for Healthy Digestion

Public health style ad notes that common constipation stems from neglect and poor meals. Kellogg's All-Bran provides bulk to soften waste and contains Vitamin B to tone the intestine. The cereal is crunchy and versatile, best taken daily with water or milk, offered by Kellogg in Battle Creek.

Kellogg's Kellogg Battle Creek

Psychology Helps Fit Person Into Work He Will Be Happy

Dr James P Porter spoke on The Psychology of Vocational Guidance at the City Federation meeting with slides. He described how psychology tests aid choosing work suited to happiness and success, including audiometer, hearing, college ability, and Binet tests, followed by a discussion. The next meeting is January 10 at 2 30 p m with Lydia Lash Evans Club hosting.

Dr. Porter James P. Porter City Federation R. P. Imes Athens County Health and Tuberculosis Committee Emmett Rowles Blind Commission Columbus Binet Lydia Lash Evans Club

Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers Club Holds Meeting

The Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers Club met at the house on University Terrace for a business and social afternoon. Officers elected were Mrs. E. R. Walker president and Mrs. H. R. McVay secretary treasurer. hostesses were Mrs. A. A. Atkinson and Mrs. Harry Foster.

Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers’ Club Alpha Gamma Delta House University Terrace E. R. Walker H. R. McVay A. A. Atkinson Harry Foster

Camel Skin Boats Ferry Goods Down Tigris to Baghdad

Iraq Arabs navigate the Tigris in boats crafted from camel skins, a vessels technique described as they travel toward Baghdad. The craft highlights ingenuity in resource use along the river trade route.

Iraq

Women’s Athletic Club Christmas Dinner Planned at Hotel Berry

Members of the Women’s Athletic Club of Ohio University plan a six o’clock formal banquet at the Hotel Berry on Wednesday evening. A decorated tree Santa Claus and seasonal colors will set the mood with a program including the Men’s Varsity Quartet, Dancing and Fencing demonstrations, fall sports awards, and dancing. Dean Irma Voigt is invited as a special guest.

Women's Athletic Club Ohio University Berry Irma FE. Voigt Athletic Association

How to Make Better Cough Remedy Than You Can Buy

A home cough remedy recipe promises big savings with no cooking. Mix two cups sugar with one cup water, then add 214 ounces of Pinex into a pint bottle, creating a potent syrup that soothes throat membranes and clears passages. Money back if not satisfied.

Vicks VapoRub Vicks

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England Harvey C. Baker P. L. Shannon Chi Omega Alumni Club Don Peden E. State St Hobson Study Club Dana Fuller Franklin Ave Neil Crawford N. Congress St Crawford White Shrine Odd Fellows’ Hall Ae Philathea PA The Christian Church Frances Kelch Albany Rd John Jagers IOOF N. Court St Athenian Temple No. 173 Oo Bazaar M. E. Church First Methodist Church Andy Kirk MCA Count Baste Adele Garrison Philip Veritaen Madge Noel Brown Phil Veritzen VapoRub Girl Scouts Olive Roberts Barton John Alsace Brand National Brands Gallaher’s Court St Slingluff A. E. Wagner Mrs. Walker Alpha Gam Mothers Club Milldeck Kumi-Eze Gotham Milldeck's Shoe Store Athens, Ohio Silex Silex Glass
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