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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1940

Page

2

French pianist Casadesus Delights OU Audience At Concert

Robert Casadesus impressed Ohio University students and community members with a varied program. He opened with Rameau miniatures and Scarlatti sonatas, followed by Beethoven Appassionata, Chopin Ballade and Tarantelle, then Debussy Reflections in the Water and Granados Spanish Dance. Encores included Chebrier Scherzo Valse and Debussy Minstrels.

Community Concert Association Ohio University Robert Casadesus Casadesus Rameau Sologne Scarlatti Beethoven Chopin Mr. Casadesus Debussy Granados Ravel Chebrier

Dr Caldwell's Lax 8 Laxative with Pepsin

Advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Lax 8 Laxative containing Pepsin to digest undigested protein in the stomach and relieve constipation. It promises stomach comfort, belching relief, and easier bowel movement while appealing to families and children.

Gamere Caldwell Dr. Os I

Reception at Noss Home Honors Noted Pianist

Twenty guests from musical circles at Ohio University attended a reception hosted by Dr. Mary T. Noss and her mother at 48 University Terrace for pianist Robert Casadesus. Guests spoke with him but did not request a encore as he rested before leaving for New York with his wife and two children.

Ohio University Mary T. Noss Mary G. Noss University Terrace Robert Casadesus M. Casadesus New York City

Dinosaurs and Sounds Behind 1 000 000 B C film inquiry

Ohio University News Bureau is asked to solve how Tyrannosaurus and Dimetrodon sounded in the film 1 000 000 B C. Hal Roach Studios seeks scientific accuracy and invites readers to propose vocal effects or perform live demonstrations at Fun Fest. The item also notes local events and a weather remark, plus light town anecdotes.

Tyrannosaurus Dimetrodon

Alexander Church Auxiliary Meeting Plans Bake Sale

The joint meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary and Missionary Society of Alexander Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. Marie Dorsey's home Friday night. Officers were elected for both groups and reports and devotions were given followed by refreshments. A bake sale is planned for February 24.

Woman's Auxiliary and Missionary Society Alexander Presbyterian Church Marie Dorsey Frank Biddle Raybould George Wakefield Woman’s Auxiliary Plummer Lax Paul McVey Maud Raybould T. W. Coe the Missionary Society Fannie Eccles Grace Warren Jessie Warren Walsh Ed Rickey Nelle Coe Dorsey

Aquinas President Rev J J McLarney to Speak at Memorial

Rev J J McLarney president of Aquinas College in Columbus will speak to the public at Memorial Auditorium at 8 tonight. His talk titled The White Knight of Democracy is sponsored by the Ohio University Newman Club and open with no admission charge. McLarney, born 1904 in New York, is known for the Catholic Hour broadcasts and writings. he studied at Georgetown and Catholic University and led amateur drama groups before joining Aquinas in 1938. Mrs Clay Mueller of Cleveland visits her parents on University Terrace.

J. J. McLarney Aquinas I College Columbus Memorial Auditorium Rev. McLarney Georgetown University Catholic University At Washington

Saturday Fun Fest at Ohio University A A U W

The A A U W hosts a Saturday Fun Fest at Howard Hall Dormitory starting 7 30 p m with bridge rummy information please Chinese checkers and an information please quiz game. A student floor show follows at 10 15 p m with five acts by OU students. Door prizes include a cross country airplane trip and four more prizes. Proceeds support the A A U W million dollar fellowship fund for graduate women scholarships.

Ohio U U.W Howard Hall Dayton Cleveland Cincinnati Wheeling S. College St Ohio University Logan's Beckley’s Lamborn’s Antoinette’s Summers and Son Cline’s Pharmacy Edna Way Rush Elliott John Rood

Warrior's Husband cast named at Ohio University production

Ohio University prepares Julian Thompson's Warrior's Husband with Emerson Houf in the lead as Thesea and seven Amazons filling huskies roles. Marjorie Helman as Antiope and Jane Eakin as Hippolyta join a list of actors for performances March 15 and 16 under Dr. Robert G. Dawes in Ewing Hall.

Ohio University Ohio ‘University Julian Thompson Athens University Robert G Dawes Husky University Ewing Hall Emerson Houf Horace T. Houf Thesea Marjorie Helman Antiope Katherine Hepburn Elissa Landi Jane Eakin Hippolyta Ruth Wilcox Marguerite Miller Heroica Elevera Koski Buria Lucille van Nostran Archer Gertrude Einheit Fern Beebe Janet Martin Clarice Weiner Virginia Carson Joan Simmons Daniel Ludwinski Homer Henry Bockus Herculus Phillip Walter Achilles Jay Sherlock Herald William Gray Sapiens Frank Torrent Frank Roth Ajax Dr. Dawes Warrior University Theatre John Erskine Henry Disarms

Browns hosts31 Club members and guests in Richland Ave gathering

Mrs Ivan Brown entertained members and guests of the 31 Club at her Richland Avenue home Monday night. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Edna Merchant Mrs Hazel Van Meter and Mrs Virginia Risley. A refreshment course with Valentine decorations followed. Next meeting set for March 8 at Mrs Hull 47 Mill Street. Also noted T M Pilcher and Mrs Tillery have returned from an extended stay in London Kentucky.

Ivan Brown Richland Ave Edna Merchant Hazel van Meter Virginia Risley Valentine Cleo Brooks Lena Greene Merchant van Meter Mae McGrath Juanita Hull Martha Gaskill Cora Tucker Helen Morgan Faye Smith Risley Brown Hull Mill St T. M. Pilcher

Mrs. Fred Brown Hosts Social Sewing Society

Mrs. Fred Brown of 66 Maplewood hosted the Social Sewing Society on Wednesday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Izura Creamer. A greeting card and handkerchief shower were presented at noon on February 15, with needlework and refreshments provided by the hostess and aides Mrs. J. L. Duncan and Mrs. Lafa Quivey. The next meeting will be at Mrs. D. C. Duncan's home.

Fred Brown Maplewood Izura Creamer J. L. Duncan Lafa Quivey Pomeroy Creamer D. C. Duncan

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