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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1947

Page

12

Nadine Conner Concert Postponed to Feb 25 in Athens

The Nadine Conner concert, set for Monday night Feb 7, is moved to Tuesday Feb 25 due to conflicting dates. William A. Mechem of the Community Concerts Association in Athens announced the change. reservations for an Athens Presbyterial luncheon on Feb 17 at 12 noon are requested.

William A. Mechem Community Concerts Association Athens Nadine Conner The Concerts Association Mechem

Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Dinner At Gaylord Home

Decorations followed a St Valentine motif for the Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Club dinner for husbands at Prof E L Gaylord home 30 Fairview Ave Red candles and carnations decorated the buffet and tables Little Marjorie Gaylord greeted guests after dinner entertainment included games The arrangements committee was led by Mrs George Rutkoskie and Mrs Philip J Woodworth March meeting will be at Mrs Sara Blower home with Miss Virginia Knecht assistant hostess

Alpha Xi Delta E. L. Gaylord Fairview Ave Marjorie Gaylord Gaylord George Rutkoskie Philip J. Woodworth John R. Collins

Local Social Notes From Athens Area Update

Mr and Mrs F W Weber with daughter Sally and son F W return from a two weeks vacation in Deland Florida hosted by Dr and Mrs W R Hutchinson and family. 600 Mrs Carl Fielden formerly of Athens now in Corpus Christi Texas visits sister Mrs William David White at 157 Grosvenor St. 006 Mr and Mrs Gerald Hoch Athens and Mrs Eugene Stanley Albany Route Two were guests at the home of Mr and Mrs A Graham Albany Route Two recently.

F. W. Weber Sally F. W Deland Florida W. R. Hutchinson Carl Fielden Athens Corpus Christi Texas William David White Grosvenor St Gerald Hoch Eugene Stanley Albany A. Graham Route Two

Tuesday Needle Club Meets and March Host

The Tuesday Needle Club met Feb 11 at 35 Franklin with sixteen members and one guest. Winners were Mrs. Harry A Risley and Mrs. J B Stiff. The March meeting will be at 139 Grosvenor St. Lois Grove has joined the US Forest Service in this city after FHA work in Athens. Athens Bird Club meets Feb 15 at 8 p.m. at 158 N Congress. Prof A H Buckle will discuss Birds Eggs. colored slides shown.

William Reading Franklin E. H. Barnes Harry A. Risley J. B. Stiff George Minameyer W. D. Wildes Grosvenor St Lois Grove Farmers’ Home Administration Athens United States Forest Service Miss Grove Franklin Ave FHA Columbus Farm Security Administration Athens Bird Club Mildred Chatter N. Congress A. H. Buckle

Book Review Highlights WSCS Meeting at First Methodist

The WSCS of First Methodist Church met for a 1:30 program after an 11 am Executive Board session and 12:30 pot luck. Mrs L G Bean reviewed Portrait of a Pilgrim while devotion leader Mrs Harold Kellogg led prayers. Theta Chi fraternity serenaded Mrs Collins and hosted a party. A memorial service for Mr W P Collins was held at the Presbyterian Church.

WSCS First Methodist Church Circle Two R. H. Marquis Harold Kellogg L. G. Bean W. P. Collins Theta Chi Fraternity Glee Club Collins N. High St Theta Chi The Presbyterian Church

Birth of Teresa Ann White at Shelter­ing Arms Hospital

Mr and Mrs William D White announce the birth of a daughter Teresa Ann on Friday February 7 at Shelter­ing Arms Hospital. Grandparents are William D White of Williamsburg Kentucky and G E White of Athens. Great-grandparents include Mrs G D Neely of Somerset and Ed S White of Athens.

Myr Arthur E. Michaels Canton Joyce Ann William D. White Grosvenor St Teresa Ann Sheltering Arms Hospital Williamsburg G. E. White Athens G. D. Neely Somerset J. H. Rice Ed S. White Dent Saylor New Marshfield Karen Lynn Floyd Beverage Norman B. Saylor Route Two Charlotte Kennard Columbus Allen Newell Elma McGill David Allen Leonard D. McGill Coolville Charles Newell Cutler

Al Jolson Makes a Spectacular Comeback in Hollywood

The profile recalls Al Jolson's rise from washed up to sensation via The Jolson Story and Larry Parks. Jolson recounts wartime tours and marriages, noting Erle Galbraith as his fourth wife, and plans for a fall radio show, Broadway talk, and a sequel film. He sings 18 numbers at a party, proving his enduring appeal.

America Bing Crosby Frank Sinatra Broadway Hollywood Jolson al Jolson Larry Parks Swanee River Little Rock Ark Erle Galbraith Quartsite Ariz Beverly Hills Palm Springs Calif Lord Tarleton Miami Beach the Jolson Florida New York Harry Cohn Sidney Skolsky Sidney Colin Larry Evelyn Keyes Ruby Keeler Gene Kelly Hillcrest Country Club

Club Calendar Highlights Thursday Events

Club room meeting at 6 30 with dinner and Valentine party. Health and Youth Committee plans the meal led by Miss Margaret Landrum and Mrs Dorothy West. Eagles Ladies Auxiliary meets at 8 with chili supper for members' husbands. DUV meets at 7 in K of C Hall for patriotic program. Women's Council group meets at 7 30 in Esther Class room. Kappa Phi Rush party at 7 30 at Methodist Church. Woman's Gasco Club hosts 7 30 with Mrs Harold Pierce. East Side Needle Club gathers Friday at 2 with Mrs G H Gardner.

Presbyterian Church Carolyn Crawford Health and Youth Committee Margaret Landrum Dorothy West Eagles DUV K. of C. Hall Barnhill Women’s Council Christian Church Esther Methodist Church Woman's Gasco Club Harold Pierce Morris

Mrs Rowland Hosts '31 Club Meeting in Home

The '31 Club met Wednesday at Mrs. Denver Rowland's Highland Ave home with president Mrs. Ray Morris leading a business session. Members solved an Athens business firms name scramble. prizes went to Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Ronald Kimes, Mrs. Lester Martin, and Mrs. Dwight Gaskill.

Denver Rowland Highland Ave Ray Morris Athens Morris Ronald Kimes Lester Martin Dwight Gaskill Marjorie Matthews

Valentine's Day Birthdays Highlight Town News

Birthday notices mark St Valentine s Day in town with Doug Spaulding turning 12 and Sammy Alvarez, an American veteran recently naturalized, among those celebrated. Other mentions include Larry Gene Hysell s fourth birthday, Mrs Jane Kirk s birthday, and Carrie Harvey praised as a staple piano player at local events.

The Stork Valentine Douglas Spaulding Doug Big Boy Muriel Spaulding Anita Stauffer Larry Gene Hysell Worthy Dicken W. Union St Jane Kirk Anastasia Collins Daugherty Stacia American Legion Alcatraz Sammy Alvarez USA Spain Sarah Jean Kern Carrie Harvey Carrie Frank Harvey Andrew Pavlish

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