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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1940

Page

8

Ohio University Symphony Concert At Memorial Auditorium

Ohio University School of Music presents the annual Symphony Orchestra concert at Memorial Auditorium Sunday at 8 p m under DeForest W Ingerham. Newman W Powell pianist and accompanist will perform the Concertstueck by Von Weber with full orchestra. Powell, a sophomore from Athens, studied piano under W R Longstreet and has won West Virginia contest prizes. Also featured is harpist Neil Crawford, wife of Rev Neil Crawford, with the ensemble.

Ohio University School of Music College of Fine Arts Ohio University Symphony Orchestra DeForest W. Ingerham Memorial Auditorium Athens Newman W. Powell The Symphony von Weber Powell W. R. Longstreet Panama Newman Powell Newman M. Powell Mill St Louisiana Canal Zone Newman Point Pleasant W. Va West Virginia Federation of Music Clubs Logan New Athens Township PTA Ens Township Richland Ohio University School Episcopal Church R. M. Rice Phi Mu Alpha University Symphony M Neil Crawford Neil Crawford First Christian Church Crawford

Calendar items include club meetings and a travel notice

Friday events list Past Noble Grands Club at 26 Hocking St 7 30 p m with Mrs Elmer Finsterwald co host Women's Auxiliary of the Athens Typographical Union hosts a potluck at 83 Grosvenor St Friday 6 30 p m Circle Two at Beckley Apartments with Mrs Matie Pritchard and Mrs Margaret McHarg Minstrel Show planning luncheon at noon Friday Cent A Methodist Church Progressive Class annual banquet at 6 30 p m Saturday Pallas Club meets 2 30 p m 30 Franklin Ave for officer elections Mr and Mrs Alvin Lamborn depart Saturday for a three week trip to the South visiting Florida locations.

Noble Grands Club Elmer Finsterwald Hocking St Pearl Lee The Athens Typographical Union W. H. Smith Grosvenor St Ane M. and H. Circle Matie Pritchard Beckley Apartments Margaret McHarg Southland Alvin Lamborn May Ave

Ohio University to welcome live bobcat in athletics circle

Ohio University will add a notable recruit next week when a live bobcat, donated by Bob Crosby, arrives to reside in the campus animal house across South Bridge. Crosby will announce the handover during a national NBC broadcast at 10 p.m. on Feb 24. The item coexists with university theater news and a birth notice for Mary Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Mulford.

Ohio University Bob Crosby Athens South Bridge O. U Bob Wyoming Crosby Bobcat WLW Dana F. Kelly 0. U. Publicity Office James H. G. James Robert Gibbs Ohio University Dramatic Department Robert Margaret James Gibbs Gibbs The University Theater Robert Gates Dawes Pomposia Royal Family Aubrey Cavendish Stewart Royal Cavendish Genevieve James Ewing Hall Emerson Houf H. T. Houf University Theseus H.B.F William Mulford Alice June Mitchell Lathrop Mary Ann G. L. Bryson Hooper Ridge

Astrological Forecast Warns of Upheaval and Caution

An expert planetary alignment signals a lively day with possible upheaval in launching major projects. Duplicity, caution with signings, and tact are urged while birthdays may bring revolutionary change and surprising success. A child born today could be highly creative but vulnerable to impulsive speech.

Iolanthe at Memorial Auditorium charms OU faculty crowd

The Ohio University Gilbert and Sullivan Club presents Iolanthe at Memorial Auditorium with Carl Nessley as Strephon and Mary Elizabeth Ellis as Phyllis. The comic opera features a full cast of dukes and fairies, lively choruses, and an enthusiastic faculty audience.

Athens Messenger Athens Marian Bush Strephon Gilbert and Sullivan Ohio University Phyllis Mary Elizabeth Ellis H. R. Jolliffe Carl Nessley Shepherd Miss Ellis Earl Tolleller George Clark Willis E. T. Hellebrandt Grenadier Guard W. H. Herbert Celia Dana Kelly Flera Memorial Auditorium Marian Blyton Anne Clark Margaret Cronin Margaret Gaylord Virginia Harger Ethel McEwen Nona Parker Olive Renkenberger Josephine Snook Rose Stephan Betty Thackrey Elizabeth Warren Haroldee James Cassell Clyde Cooper Richard Foster Lawrence Goldberg Darrell Green John Grekila Thomas Larrick Fred McKay Lawrence Mitchell Franklin Potter Karl Witzler

UCD Club Hostess Hosts Washington Birthday Luncheon

Mrs. J. R. Harvey acted as hostess to the UCD Club at her home 69 West State Street. After a brief business session led by president Mrs. C. L. Jordan a Washington's birthday luncheon was served with help from Mrs. H. G. Householder and Mrs. P. G. Hibbard.

J. R. Harvey U.C.D W. State St C. L. Jordan Washington H. G. Householder P. G. Hibbard

Marines Fly High at Athena Theater This Saturday

The Athena Theater screens The Marines Fly High featuring Richard Dix and Chester Morris as two U S Marines sent to a Central American country to train a native army against a bandit king. Lucille Ball plays an American cocoa plantation owner targeted by the outlaw.

Tropics Richard Dix Chester Morris Lucille Ball Steffi Dunn Dix Robert Sisk George Nicholls, Jr Ben Stoloff

ATHENS PERSONAL NEWS AND EVENTS

Dr. Leslie Jolliffe of Boston spends weekend with brother Dr. H R Jolliffe in Athens to see Gilbert and Sullivan Club's Iolan the opera at Memorial Auditorium where Dr. H R Jolliffe stars as Lord High Chancellor. Funeral attendees for Miss Clara Bowser from Athens and Jackson listed. Hairdressers convention attendees from Athens and Columbus. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs host benefit party February 28 at L0.C.F. Hall from 8 to 10 p.m.

Leslie S. Jolliffe Boston Athens H. R. Jolliffe Jolliffe Columbia Ave Harvard Medical School Malloy Institute of Pathology Gilbert and Sullivan Club Memorial Auditorium Odd Fellows Rebekahs C.F. Hall

Wesleyane Needle Club Meets at Country Club

The Wesleyane Needle Club gathered Thursday afternoon at the Country Club with 13 members and 3 guests. Mrs. R E Miller hosted with refreshments, while Mrs. E D Shrout poured tea and guests enjoyed music from Mrs Joe Walburn and Mrs Frank L Harvey. Next meeting will be at Mrs L E White’s home.

R. E. Miller Wesleyane Needle Club Elliott St Wesleyan Needle Club Country Club E. D. Shrout Joe Walburn Frank L. Harvey Land Rosemary Palmer Shirley Miller Ralph Miller, Jr L. E. White S. Shannon Ave

Marriage Meddlers in Sag Harbor Play Plot

Madge Graham and her niece Mary Veritzen scheme to counter Philip Veritzen and Princess Olina as Madge prepares a new play. Mary agrees to help after Olina questions line readings, while Mary hides and eavesdrops, hoping to hear confidential discussion about plans and Veritzen’s control.

Sag Harbor Mary Veritzen Philip Veritzen Princess Olina Madge Graham Mary Veritzen Madge Olina

Sequel to Married Comrades Crumbs of Suspicion

Adele Garrison writes a scene where Olina critiques a performance, noting Mary’s lifeless delivery despite coaching. The narrator suspects a deeper angle involving Philip Veritzen and fears how Mary will read lines tomorrow as Veritzen directs. Contination promised tomorrow.

Europe Mary Mr. Veritzen Philip Veritzen Olina

Faithful Few Sewing Club Meets at Dwight Bowles Home

Faithful Few Sewing Club gathered Thursday at Mrs. Dwight Bowles residence 67 Stewart St. The group conducted a brief business session then socialized with bridge prizes awarded to Mrs. Charles Zinn first Miss Beatrice Carter second Mrs. Dennis Ours travel and Mrs. Audrey Dinsmore consolation plus Dinsmore won the mystery prize. George Washington birthday refreshments were served. 600a Ladies Aid bake sale set by Alexander Presbyterian Church at Kerrs Hardware Athens on Saturday Feb 24 from 9:30 a.m.

Faithful Few Sewing Club Dwight Bowles Stewart St Charles Zinn Beatrice Carter Dennis Ours Audrey Dinsmore Dinsmore George Washington Ladies Aid Alexander Presbyterian Church Kerr's Hardware Store Athens

Hard Times Party Hosted by Mothers Circle

A Hard Times party was held at Mrs. Glenn Atkin's home on Hooper Street Wednesday night with Mothers Circle members presiding. They voted to join the City Federation of Clubs, discussed Voice of Authority and topics on obedience and rewards, and awarded prizes to Mrs. Stanley Nida, Mrs. Frances White, Miss Dorothy Hoyle, and Mrs. Dwight Bowles. Refreshments were served by the hostesses with help from Mrs. Clairette Henkle. guests included Mrs. Mary Jones and Miss Hoyle.

Glenn Atkinson Hooper St Mothers’ Circle J. W. Tolson City Federation of Clubs Atkinson

Quilting Party and Chicken Dinner at Burch Home

Mrs. Fred Burch of Athens Route Four hosted neighbors for a quilting party on Thursday and served a chicken dinner to attendees from Athens Route Four including Mrs. Ruth Klingenberg Edna Williams John McClanahan Ivola Mansfield Charles McAfee Pete Seel Barnes and Mrs. Joe Bridgewater Chauncey and Mrs. Cora Hawk Athens.

Fred Burch Athens Ruth Klingenberg Edna Williams John McClanahan Ivola Mansfield Charles McAfee Pete Seel Barnes Joe Bridgewater Chauncey Cora Hawk

Woman's Music Club Plans Open Program at Music Hall

The Woman's Music Club will hold an open program Monday night February 26 at 8:00 p m in Music Hall Auditorium. Members perform an evening of vocal and instrumental music and the public is invited to attend.

Woman's Music Club Music Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

OU Symphony Orchestra Prof Ingerham Athens City Federation Central Avenue Methodist Church Circle Number Two Pallas Club H. L. Goodwin Franklin Ave ICE Chequay Products Baby Ruth White House Broughton By Genevieve Kemble Queen of the Fairies Leila Clara Kuenzli Prof. Thackeray Joseph Thackeray L. C. Mitchell C. W. Janssen D. Rabinovitz B. P. Price R. F. Kolda D. E. Kennedy M. J. Taylor C. T. Nessley M. L. Harburger Mrs. Harvey UCD Athena Theater Clara Bowser Lancaster J. P. Dana Grace Stickney Bertha Stickney Edward Schloss C. O. Pickering Florence Lash F. M. Hutchinson J. A. Fuller Na Claar Jackson John W. Danford First Methodist Church City Robert Wickham Bobby Fuller Zanesfield Neil House Columbus C. L. Steppe Ann Totten Mary L. Nagle Betty Reichelderfer John Bardin Tony Ridolfo Mary Carpenter Steppe Beauty Salon Morehouse- Martins Olivia Adele Garrison Few Sewing Club Bake Sale DR the Blackmore's Mothers Circle Burch Zenners Wallace Beery the Man From Dakota Athen Ss Ohio Louis Goddy Chester Morrie Severat Louis Alice Richard Fred Faye Greene Macmurray Jack Randall Rusty the Wonder Horse Dorothy Lamour Akim Tamiroff Lloyd Douglas Jones
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