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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1935

Page

6

University Symphony Orchestra At Memorial Auditorium

An Ohio University Symphony Orchestra concert directed by DeForest Ingerham captivated a large audience in Memorial Auditorium. Brooks Franks of Wooster performed on flute with selections from Saint-Saëns and Korsakov. The program included Dvorak From the New World and Borodin Prince Igor and concluded with Tchaikovsky Marche Slave. The concert is part of the Sunday Night Concerto series, next featuring Paul Fontaine, pianist, on March 3. Ward and baby Dana Kelley hosted a Sunday dinner at Vore Ridge with numerous guests from Athens and surrounding towns.

Memorial Auditorium Ohio University Symphony Orchestra DeForest Ingerham Mendelssohn Prank Brooks Franks Wooster Mr. Frank Camille Saint-Seens Mr. Pranks Kimeky Korsackoff Prince Igor Borodin Prince Igor i Lamar Stringfeld Cripple Creek Stringfield Tachaikovsky Humperdinck School of Music Paul Fontaine

Athenians Attend Young People's Meeting at Gallipolis

Athens participants joined the second Annual Convention of the Young People's Society of the Church of God in Gallipolis. Attendees include Mary Pinkerton Dana Pinkerton Nell Pinkerton Bettie Pinkerton Mary Same Martha Same Virginia Same Ethel Reese Russell Lenigar Virginia Hooper Susan Sprague Elizabeth Ramsey Frank Van Neckline and others. Rev. Calvin B. Haines couldn't attend due to business in Columbus.

Athens Young People's Society of the Church of God Gallipolis Mary Pinkerton Dana Pinkerton Nell Bettie Pinkerton Mary Martha Same Mia Jack Sams Virginia Same Grove Sams Misa Ethel Reese Russell Lenigar Virginia Hooper Suiian Sprague Misa Elizabeth Ramsey Frank van Steve Benedict Dora Cunningham Watt Rhods Evelyn Burt Ruth Mary Jinks Eldred Grimes Raymond Atkins Ned Jinks Ralph Pinkerton Calvin B. Haines

Business Women Attend Banquet in Logan

Athens Club of Business and Professional Women members attended the Founder's Day dinner in Easterling Club rooms hosted by the Logan club. Frances Bort served as president and Elizabeth Prixley spoke on club organization and annual plans. About 90 women from Columbus and several cities joined local attendees including Ethel Beekman Avilla Van Dyke Myrta Ashworth Bessie White and Alice Brewer.

Athens Club of Business and Logan Business and Professional Women's Club Frances Bort Elizabeth Prixley Business and Columbus Zanesville Circleville Portsmouth Ironton Athens Ethel Beekman Arvilla van Dyke Myrta Ashworth Bessie White Alice Brewer

Dow Roush Passes Arizona Bar Exam and Starts Practice

From Phoenix comes news that B. Dow Roush son of Mr and Mrs C D Roush has passed the Arizona state bar exam and will begin practicing law. He studied at Ohio University two years then graduated from the University of Arizona and will work with his uncle in Phoenix. The eight hour 18 phase test is reputed one of the toughest in the country. Roush recently married and will reside in Phoenix.

Phoenix Arizona B. Dow Roush Roush

Neighborhood Pot Luck Surprises Local Couple

Mr. and Mrs. Cari Partlow of 16 Walker Street enjoyed a Saturday night pot luck supper hosted by friends from Nelsonville. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Wilmar Robinson and family, Homer Adams, Walter Carpenter, Mobart Robinson, Max Bennett, Charles Glen, Maurie Spencer, Lillian Robinson, Giada Farson, and Christine Barnhart, with Athens guests William Partlow and Sham family members joining later.

Cari Partlow Walker Street Nelsonville Wilmar Robinson Homer Adams Walter Carpenter Mobart Robinson Max Bennett Charles Glen Maurie Spencer Lillian Robinson Giada Farson

Pink on Inside Best Rouge Says State Doctor

Dr William H Allen secretary of the New York City Civil Service Commission says no cosmetic ban in his office and he prefers pink on the inside over makeup for stenographers. He notes two typists lost dictation due to makeup he disliked while Mayor LaGuardia jokes no ban and bets the girls ignore him.

New York Brooklyn Bridge William H. Allen New York City Florello LaGuardia

Social News Items From Jeffersonville and Nearby

Mary Ellen Wood Jeffersonville and Tom Wood Cleveland spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Robert Wood West Washington Street. Mr and Mrs A E Whaley returned to 138 North Countess Street after a Florida month. Harold Whaley and Patty Joy with Mrs A E Whaley visited Belmont West Virginia guests of Mr and Mrs N S Locke. Mrs A E Whaley will stay a week. Woman's Club meets tonight at Mrs C Millikan 24 North High Street. James Greene and Royal Brown of Marietta stayed at Mr and Mrs Charles Wyatt for the Broughton Store opening. Ms Greens is Mrs Wyatt's niece. Miss Emma Stotts in Grant Hospital Columbus awaits goiter operation. sister Miss Juanita Stotts will join Tuesday.

Mary Ellen Wood Jeffersonville Tom Wood Cleveland Mrs Robert 8. Wood West Washington Street A. E. Whaley North Countess Street Florida Ralph Broombauch South Harold Whaley Patty Joy Belmont W. Va N. 8. Locke A. BE. Whaley James Greene Royal Brown Marietta Charles Wyatt Broughton Ms. Greens Wyatt Emma Stotts Grant Hospital Columbus Juanita Stotts

Burke announces son Elmer to Adelaide Sel bert marriage

Barberton resident Mr. KB G Burke announces the marriage of his son Elmer Burke to Miss Adelaide Sel bert of Cleveland. The wedding took place on February 23 and the couple will reside in Barberton.

KB. G. Burke Barberton Elmer Burke Adelaide Selbert Cleveland

Athens Delphian Club Meeting at Mrs Wheaton’s Home

The Athens Delphian Club will meet at Mrs. Fred Wheaton’s home at 45 Maplewood Drive Tuesday night at 7 30. Mrs H A McCaskill will lead the meeting.

Athens Delphian Club Fred Wheaton Maplewood Drive H. A. McCaskill

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting at Church of the Good Shepherd

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Church of the Good Shepherd will meet Tuesday at 2 30 p m with Mrs Vincent Jules at 308 East State Street.

The Church of the Good Shepherd Vincent Jules East State Street

Fin Gillogly Sighted in Columbus for Treatment

A fragment indicates Mr Fin Gillogly in Columbus seeks treatment for an unspecified condition. The note provides no further details on illness or medical facility.

Joint Methodist dance brings unions together at Union Church

About 50 couples danced to Jack Dalton's orchestra at the Kappa Phi Phi Tau Theta joint dance in the Men's Union on Saturday night. Miss Sue Lash and others were seen with escorts, as Mary Margaret Kelly and Bert Fuller led the grand march and programs were handed out.

Jack Dalton Kappa Phi Phi Tau Theta Athens Sue Lash Fob Nelson Lorna Jane Cooper Charles Sias Frances Pierre George Johnson Mary Margaret Kelley Walter Peters Louise Kelley Carl Blosser Ruth Huggins Bill Farrell Ray Johnson Anna Henry Guy Saylor Carl Ferguson L. C. Staats Hayden McCaskill Eunice Snyder E. H. Gaylord

Babies Decline in Modern Homes Says Medical Man

New Orleans report quotes Dr Edwards A Schumann of the University of Pennsylvania warning of a birth control tidal wave sweeping the United States. He says couples delay and may never start a family, urging at least three children per couple to avert a static population.

New Orleans Edward A. Schumann University of Pennsylvania United States America

Plan Church Dinner by Auxiliary on Athens Albany Road

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Alexander Presbyterian Church will host a chicken and fish dinner on Friday night March 1. Servings begin at five o'clock.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Athens-Albany Road

Miriam Class to Meet at Miss Sprout’s Home

The Miriam class of the First Christian Church meets tonight at 7:30 at 22 Second Street, home of Miss Rowena Sprout. February gathering asks all members to attend.

Miriam First Christian Church Rowena Sprout Second Street

Rowan announces birth of daughter in Highland Avenue home

Mr and Mrs Raymond Rowan announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday at the home of Mrs Rowans parents Mr and Mrs Frank Chadwick Highland Avenue.

Raymond Rowan

Current Events Club Plans Annual Dinner

The Current Events Club schedules its annual anniversary dinner for Friday at 6 pm at the Cottage Tea House. Mrs. H C Bobo leads arrangements and regrets should be sent by Thursday noon.

Current Events Club Cottage Tea House H. C. Bobo

Spring Awakening Draws Town Outdoors

Sunday brought crowds to Athens State Hospital Grounds with walkers strollers and hikers filling roads and lakeside scenes. Small boys launched sailboats as crowds gathered around a punt boat, while Peach Ridge and East Hill Road saw many people out enjoying spring.

Athens State Hospital Peach Ridge East Hill

Entertain With Second Sunday Night Supper

Mr and Mrs Don Peden and Mr and Mrs Dwight H Rutherford hosted a second Sunday night buffet supper with 14 guests at the Rutherford home 289 East State Street. Tall candies and colorful flowers added a formal note to the dining table. Redingotes return as a spring trend with printed short sleeved dresses and monotone coats to pair with dresses for both indoor and street wear.

Don Peden Dwight H. Rutherford Peden Rutherford Home East State Street

Extra Skirt Arrives With Tailleur and Checked Accent

The plain black tailleur gains an extra black and white checked skirt. Accessories expand its versatility as a wardrobe nucleus. Wear the checked skirt for casual town days or country weekends with sweaters.

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