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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1939

Page

7

String Ensemble To Play Ohio University Concert Sunday

The Ohio University string ensemble under Miss Mary Elizabeth Ellis will perform at Memorial Auditorium Sunday Feb 26 at 8 15 p m with first violin Miss Ellis and a team including Mrs L C Mitchell Mrs Louis Hammerle David Rabinowitz and James Parke The program features Mozart Eine Kleine Nachtmusik Sinfonietta by Paul White Still as the Night Elegy in C Sharp Minor and Spanish Dance with arrangements for strings and winds.

Ohio University String Ensemble Mary Elizabeth Ellis Memorial Auditorium Ohio University L. C. Mitchell Louis Hammerle David Rabinowitz James Parke First Presbyterian Church Gallipolis Mozart Kochel Otto Jahn Kramer Moszkowski

Miss Mildred Ford Celebrates Sixteenth Birthday Party

Miss Mildred Ford of l. W. Union Street celebrated her sixteenth birthday with a theater party on Monday night. Refreshments included ice cream cake and sandwiches served by Mrs. Ford. Favors were candies wrapped in cellophane with tiny hatchets. Gifts from friends were many. Guests included Frances Alexander Dorothy Roads Ellen Davis Margaret Williams Jessie Rowles Virginia Bardin and Juanita Halsey.

Mildred Ford George W. Ford L. W. Union St Mrs. Ford Miss Ford Frances Alexander Dorothy Roads Ellen Davis Margaret Williams Jessie Rowles Virginia Bardin Juanita Halsey

Patriotic Dinner Hears Review By Mrs Seaman

The Hobson Study Club held a patriotic dinner at Eastwood with red white and blue decor. Guest speaker Mrs William G Seaman reviewed Rachel Field novel All This and Heaven Too, sharing excerpts and insights. Arrangements were by Mrs Fred H Mc Coy.

Hobson Study Club Eastwood William G. Seaman Rachel Field

Little Symphony Heard in Concert Tuesday Night

Athenians braved a sudden snow storm to hear the University of Michigan Little Symphony in Memorial Auditorium. Thor Johnson conducted a fifteen piece program of rarely heard chamber works and Ruth Krieger soloed with Haydn Cello Concerto. Phi Mu Alpha hosted a reception for the conductor and patrons after the performance.

University of Michigan Memorial Auditorium Thor Johnson Johnson Ruth Krieger Phi Mu Alpha

Faculty Women's Club Tripoli Party March 6

The Faculty Women's Club plans a Tripoli Party at 7 30 p m Monday March 6 at the Club House Prizes from the recent bridge tournament will be awarded to Miss Irene Devlin and Mrs Herman G James.

Faculty Women's Club Tripoli Irene Devlin Herman G. James

Marriage Meddlers Retold in Transylvania Tale Chronicle

Exiled Queen Olga story unfolds as Philip Veritzen recalls a tragic royal childhood. A mother’s sorrow, a king’s word, and a prince’s birth secret drive the tale toward a planned audience with the queen. The narrator Madge Graham learns of a life shaped by royal duty and peril.

Sag Harbor Philip Veritzen Olga Transvania Madge Graham Ealr Madge

Married Class Serves Potluck After Meeting at First Christian

Twenty five members of the Married People's Class of the First Christian Church gathered for a pot luck dinner in the church basement. Hostesses were Mrs. Clinton Cox and Mrs. Richard Bucher. The class president, Mr. John Hoon, announced a Bible School devotional on Sunday February 26 at 9 15 am. Cecil Sarver presented a hand printed framed poem by M T Vermillion. Hoon led devotions on John 15 about Christian fruitfulness and Sarver offered prayer with Rev Ralph Valentine attending a seven thirty service following the meeting.

First Christian Church Clinton Cox Richard Bucher John Hoon Bible School of the Cecil Sarver Bible School M. T. Vermillion Hoon Sarver Ralph Valentine Dennison

Personal notes and visits populate local scene

Mrs. Clarence Littler returned from Steubenville with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cartledge who celebrated a home move and city auditor anniversary. Mr. Clarence Littler joined the Ohio Theater as assistant manager. Word arrived of Judge John J. Boles death in Colusa California. Mrs. Robinson left for California. Sam Riggle hosted Fern Farley and Akron guests. Dr. and Mrs. M R Chappel hosted several Lancaster visitors. Mrs. Riggle recovering at home with her mother caring for her. Mrs. P G Dowler hosted cousin Mrs. Wesley Bethel Laurelville. Funeral visitors for Miss Blanche Haning from several states. Mr. H M Provost attended Industrial Art Conference. A Yosemite pack rat stole 118 dimes from a park hotel nest.

Clarence Littler Steubenville Joseph Cartledge Cartledge Ohio Theater John J. Boles C. C. Robinson Elmwood Place Boles Colusa Calif Sam Riggle Fern Farley Akron M. R. Chappel Lorene Ave Thelma Brown Columbus Elizabeth Kent Celia Garrison Edith Barrows Helen Kent Lancaster Janet Russell P. G. Dowler Church St Wesley Bethel Laurelville H. M. Provost Sistersville W. Va Athens Provost Peggy Kerr Effie Harris Yosemite National Park Park Hotel

Community Clubs Schedule Busy Week

Calendar items list a missionary tea at 73 N Congress St hosted by Mrs FE L Church from 2 to 5 pm Wednesday. Also the Athens Grange hosts a Wednesday Feb 22 gathering with potluck and cheerleader gift, plus a progressive Eagles Hall party at 8 pm. Thursday events include M E Church class meeting at 7:30, Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae at 7:30, Eagles Auxiliary at 7:30, Wesleyan Needle Club at 2, OL Child Study Club at 7:30, and UCD Club at 2 with various hosts.

Eagles Hall The Eagles Central Ave. M. E Zeta Tau Alpha Julia Cable N. Congress St Ladies Auxiliary of

Forty Five Guests At Supper Party

The Faculty Women's Club entertained forty five members at supper Sunday night at 5 30 at the home of Dean Irma Voigt at 35 Park Place. Miss Irene Elliott led the party fund and the Home Economics sorority prepared the meal under Miss Alice Lagerstrom. Dean Voigt read the play Old Lady 31. The Women's League of Ohio University will sponsor its Mother’s weekend program and select the cast later from Faculty Women's Club members.

Faculty Women's Club Irma FE Voigt Park Place Irene Elliott Home Economics Sorority Alice Lagerstrom Dean Voigt Women's League of Ohio University

Sayre Study Circle Hosts Meetings at Kittle Home

Mrs. F S Kittle hosted the Sayre Study Circle at her home 173 N Lancaster St. Tuesday afternoon. The gathering opened with America the Beautiful as Mrs. F C Hartman presided. Program leader Mrs. A E Wagner read articles on social diseases and combating them. Eighteen members answered roll with Lincoln quotations. An all day meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of Richland Ave M P Church will be held Thursday in the church basement with a potluck dinner at noon.

F. S. Kittle Sayre N. Lancaster St F. C. Hartman A. E. Wagner Lincoln Ladies Aid Society of Richland Ave. M. P

Beauty culture students visit Chauncey from Columbus

Miss Ruth Cruikshank and Miss Ruth Seiber from Columbus attended a beauty culture school and spent the weekend in Chauncey visiting their parents Mr. and Mrs. Luther Cruikshank on W Main Street and Mr. and Mrs. Hodge Seiber on Converse Street.

Chauncey Ruth Cruikshank Ruth Seiber Columbus Luther Cruikshank W. Main St Hodge Seiber Converse St

Trimble Grange backs Ohio coal bill and tax proposal

Trimble Grange No. 1830 approved supporting a bill to require Ohio mined coal for public institutions and backed a measure to raise taxes above the 10 mill limit while opposing lowering the vote threshold. The meeting featured readings and discussions on agricultural prices, Lincoln and Washington poems, and Grange activities.

Chauncey— Trimble Don Cannon Grange Ohio Eben Gillespie Mamie Chadwell Fred Wilson Roy Easler Washington Lincoln Ray Kasler Dorothy Sawyer Trimble Grange

Sugar Camp Activity Report Near Concord Area

One sugar camp remains open in the neighborhood with Charles James in Concord vicinity. Reports indicate this may be a good year for sugar making.

Chauncey Charles James Concord

Mardi Gras Party at Athens High School Adds French Flair

A Mardi Gras celebration in the Athens High School music room featured crepes rolled in powdered sugar, electrogrilled and served by French instructor F L Preston. Students Elizabeth Wood to Alice Maccombs joined French decor and vietrola records enhancing the Parisian atmosphere. In a separate note, Mr and Mrs Clarence Bails announce the birth of an eight pound four ounce son on Feb 19 with grandparents Adam McClain Shawney and Lena Bails Athens.

F. L. Preston Athens High School Mr. Preston Paris Elizabeth Wood Mary Gibson Betty Bird Grace McKee Ruth Hammerle Jack Beasley Janet Vorhees Anna Maregaret Morrison Donna Gaitten Juanita McGrath Bob Maurer Eleanor Peckham Don Maurer Norma Gibson Alice Maccombs Clarence Bails Athens Adam McClain Shawney Lena Bails

Athens County Camp 78 and Ladies Auxiliary 64 meet in new quarters

Mr and Mrs F H Staffinger and Mr and Mrs John McConaha with Sherman Keasey attended the Athens County Camp 78 and Ladies Auxiliary 64 of the Spanish American War Veterans Monday night in the American Legion building. F H Staffinger serves as commander. After the meeting auxiliary members served pumpkin pie with whipped cream and coffee. Good attendance reported.

Chauncey F H. Staffinger John McConaha Sherman Keasey Athens County Ladies Auxiliary 64 American Legion Building F. H Staffinger

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Meet Thursday

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge No. 657 will meet Thursday night at 7 o'clock. Initiation is planned and a good attendance is anticipated.

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah

Robert Lawrence to Preach Tonight at Local M FE Church

Chauncey residents are urged to attend as Robert Lawrence will deliver the sermon at the M FE Church this evening. Members and friends of the church are invited to participate in the service and fellowship.

Chauncey Robert Lawrence M. FE

Modern air travel costs fall over six years

Air travel has dropped more than 40 percent in six years making the modern way cheaper for the public. This reduction broadens access to air transportation and reshapes travel affordability.

Chauncey Personal and Social Mention

Chauncey brief social notes list dinner guests and visits among residents. Mr and Mrs Joe Morgan hosted relatives Eben Gillespie and his wife from Millfield. Phillip Gillespie and two daughters stayed with Eben Gillespie. William and James Dawson of Columbus visited Aunt Isabel Bradfield. CCC member Thomas Cruikshank visited Chauncey over the weekend. Hoit S Courtney remains ill with no improvement.

Chauncey Joe Morgan Eben Gillespie Millfield Phillip Gillespie Phillip Jackson William B. Dawson James Dawson Columbus Middleport Isabel Bradfield Thomas Cruikshank CCC Zaleski Luther Cruikshank Sarah Fouty Logan Main St Hoit S. Courtney

Church Night Program By Chauncey Children’s Dept

The Chauncey Children’s Department of the Church of Christ under Elma Cass Eva Ferrer Betty Jane Courtney Julia Johnson Ethel Henry and Isabel Courtney will present the program during the Church Night service Friday. Social hour follows at the Parish House with pie and coffee refreshments.

Chauncey — Children's Department Church of Christ Sunday School Elma Cass Eva Ferrer Betty Jane Courtney Julia Johnson Ethel Henry Isabel Courtney

Returning From West Amsburys Reach Home From California

Mr and Mrs William Amsbury and children and Mrs Elsie Shaw mother of Mrs Amsbury are due to arrive here from California by motor They left Bakersfield California January 5 with intention of locating but found conditions unsatisfactory Before departure Mrs Shaw sold her home here

Gallipolis William Amsbury Elsie Shaw Amsbury California Bakersfield State

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