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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1940

Page

6

Ohio University Symphony concert features Classical works

The Ohio University Symphony Orchestra under DeForest W. Ingerham performs at Memorial Auditorium at 8 p m with sixty musicians including faculty and students. Soloist Newman W Powell plays Concertstueck with a noted pianist Casadesus previously recording it. The program includes In Springtime by Karl Goldmark Beethoven Fourth Symphony Adagio and Allegro Vivace, Concertstueck by Carl Maria von Weber Capriccio Italian Tschaikowsky, The Rosenkavalier waltzes and Hanson Symphony No 1 in E minor dedicated to the composer's mother. Howard Hanson directs Eastman School of Music Rochester and organizes Rochester festivals.

Ohio University Symphony Orchestra DeForest W. Ingerham Memorial Auditorium Ohio University ICSU Athens Carl Goldmark Ohio University Symphony Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra Columbus Memorial Hall Karl Goldmark Vienna Beethoven New York Philharmonic Orchestra Newman W. Powell College of Fine Arts Peter Ilitch Tschaikowsky Ford Symphony Hour Tschaikowsky Rome Royal Curassiers Curassiers Howard Hanson Hanson Eastman Rochester N. Y

Hobson Circle Hosts Patriotic Dinner at Eastwood Tea Room

Hobson Study Circle held a patriotic dinner at The Eastwood Tea Room on Tuesday night with red and white decor. Guest speaker Mrs. Fred Lachs discussed the novel The Nazarene by Sholem Asch. seventeen attended, including two new members Mrs. Carl House and Mrs. James E. Householder.

Hobson Study Circle Eastwood Tea Room Fred Lachs the Nazarene Sholem Asch Carl House James E. Householder

Delta Tau Delta to hold Northern Division conference in Columbus

Five hundred members from Ohio Indiana and Michigan will attend with Clemens R. Frank Ohio assistant attorney general leading the division and Governor John W. Bricker delivering the welcome. Ohio University members Harry Davis Burdette McVay Karl Schmidt and Bob Ligett plan to attend after chartering a Waco aircraft.

Delta Tau Delta Ohio Indiana Michigan Columbus Clemens R. Frank John W. Bricker William A. Dougherty New York Ohio University Harry Davis Burdette McVay Karl Schmidt Bob Ligett Athens Airways Waco Robert Bingman Summers Music Store Columbus News Bingman Mr. Bingman Springfield

Bride of Howard Matlack Married in Gallipolis

Mrs Grace Dunfee of Frost announces the December 16 1939 marriage of her daughter Faye to Howard L Matlack of Powers Plains at Gallipolis Ohio. The notice appears in the Athens Messenger dated February 21 1940. Hearty breakfast suggestion follows with frying tips for canned hominy rounds.

Athens Messenger Athens Faye Dunfee Frost Boston Howard Matlack Grace Dunfee Faye Howard L. Matlack Ppers Plains Gallipolis

Pinocchio Ballet Sponsored by Zeta Tau Alpha Draws Adults

Former Cleveland Ballet member Andrew Pavlish helps sponsor the Pinocchio ballet at Memorial Auditorium on February 28. He urges transportation and more grown-up attendance while noting the performance appeals to adults new to ballet and emphasizes story over technique. Albany Ladies Aid and local DAR chapter events are announced with meeting times and bake sale plans.

Andrew Pavlish Cleveland Ballet Ohio University Zeta Tau Alpha Memorial Auditorium Pavish Howard Bobo Strawbridge

Sigma Phi Gamma Cootie Party Hosted By Eastwood Chapter

Members and guests of Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority enjoyed a Cootie party Monday evening at the Eastwood. Hostesses were Mrs. Pryce Dunlap, Miss Margaret Ford, Miss Bessie Baughman and Mrs. Harry Bennett. Prizes went to Mrs. Charles Gross and Mrs. R. F. Rose. Attendees included Miss Clarice McDaniel Ruth Huggins Alice Robinson Nita Stauffer and Mrs. Clark Applegate. Those unable to attend were Miss Elizabeth Eddington Mrs. Virgil Baker Mrs. Robert Littler and Mrs. Don Harvey. A salad course was served.

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Eastwood Pryce Dunlap Margaret Ford Bessie Baughman Harry Bennett Charles Gross R. F. Rose Clarice McDaniel Ruth Huggins Alice Robinson Nita Stauffer Clark Applegate Elizabeth

Marriage Meddlers Synopsis: a dramatist’s gambit and family power play

Madge Graham fears theatrical magnate Philip Veritzen plans to steal her niece Mary’s star role in a new play. At the Graham farmhouse rehearsal, Veritzen’s mocking gleam and his control over Mary’s training fuel tension. Convention masks rising conflict as plans unfold for a morning start and a changed rehearsal time amid a family battle to secure the lead.

Madge Graham Philip Veritzen Mary Veritzen Philip Madge Graham Farm Princess Oliva Veritzen Mary

Adele Garrisons Sequel Signals Tense Departure

Mary weeps after learning Phillip may thwart a substituted rendition tomorrow as Olga asks for a brief audience. Madge arranges Olina to escort Olga’s mother Mary and Mary seeks a word with Auntie Madge before Olga’s suite.

Olga Olina Philip Mary Olivia Auntie Madge

Scotch Proverb House With Bread Attracts Visitors

A Scots proverb notes that a house with bread never lacks visitors. It reflects a wishful view of hospitality tied to abundance and welcome.

Shower Given in Honor of Mr. and Mrs Donald Reed

A shower at the home of Clyde Whitlatch honored cousins Mr. and Mrs. Donald Reed Mamie Efaw. Attendees included Harold Young and two children Solomon Goff Clyde Whitlatch George Rhorick Byron Shaulis and son Donley Shaulis Orville Dailey Miles E Hoon and daughter Mil dred Collins Richard Collins Jennie Minear Ruth Haught Milton Efaw Virginia Nichols Nancy Pierce and Patty Pierce. Gifts were given and refreshments of sandwiches cocoa cookies and candy served.

Clyde Whitlatch Donald Reed Mamie Efaw Harold Young Solomon Goff George Rhorick Byron Shaulis Donley Shaulis Orville Dailey Miles E. Hoon Mildred Collins Richard Collins Jennie Minear Ruth Haught Milton Efaw Virginia Nichols Nancy Pierce Patty Pierce

Dukes and Fairies Shine in Faculty Iolanthe at Ohio U

The Ohio University Gilbert and Sullivan production Iolanthe features Mrs. P. L. Baldwin as a lead Fairy and Carl Nessley as Strephon with Prof. Philip Peterson and other faculty veterans in key roles. The open public show Friday supports the Emergency Student Loan Fund.

Iolanthe P. L. Baldwin Major Baldwin Ohio University Reserve Officers Training Corps Strephon Carl Nessley Ohio University Department of Educa Oto Baldwin Nessley Athens Philip Peterson Lord Tolloller E. T. Hellebrandt Gilbert and Sullivan Club Private Willis H. R. Jolliffe Clara Kuenzli Lelia Celia Flora Kuenzli W. H. Herbert Dana Kelly Ohio University Gil Memorial Auditorium Memorial

Community calendar lists Athens area club meetings

Local groups schedule Wednesday and Thursday events including New England Women at 69 W State St Mrs O D Dailey program leader dues payable PEO dinner at Mrs L J Addicott home Daughters of Union Veterans meet at I O O F Hall Sunday School teachers meet at Presbyterian Church Lydia Lash Evans Club book review Abe Lincoln in Illinois Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge celebrates Washington's Birthday and February birthdays Wesleyan Needle Club at Country Club Homemakers Club Athens Route One Taft for President Club meets Circle One quilting and potluck at D L Jones home Ladies Aid Richland Ave meets all day with potluck U C D Needle Club at J R Harvey home and Business and Professional Women's Club 7 30 p m program on advertising laws and women purchasers by Mrs Gerald O Dykstra.

Athens Colony New England State St O. D. Dailey Carl Porter Maude Rutherford John Cross Harry Bennett, Jr Lydia Lash Evans F. W. Phillips Peach Ridge Irene Hand Abe Lincoln Illinois Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge Washington R. L. Miller Elliott St Wesleyan Needle Club Faithful Few Sewing Club Dwight Bowles Stewart St Homemakers Club W. H. McClain Athens Athens City Hall Circle One Central Ave. Methodist Church D. L. Jones Second St Ladies Aid of Richland Ave Needle Club J. R. Harvey W. State St Business and Professional Women's Club Gerald O. Dykstra

Personal notes from the city and nearby trips

A roundup of social visits includes Mrs. F. M. Hutchinson returning from New York with cousin Mrs. W. L. McMorris now in Florida with Mr. Moe Morris. Detours mention Donald C. Jacobs's death in Detroit. Gene Rorick becomes bookkeeper for Athens Truck and Implement Co. Mary Kelly hosts an all day quilting dinner at Walker Street with local guests. A Florida to Ohio greeting occurs as Edith Sayres visits Canton after years apart. Washing tip advises soap for shirt collars and cuffs to ease soaking and cleaning.

Henry O’bleness New York City F. M. Hutchinson S. Court St W. L. McMorris Marietta Gene Rorick Roe Rorick Athens Route Two Mountain State Business College Parkersburg W. Va Athens Truck and Implement Company W. W. Clendenin Walker St

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