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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1940

Page

6

Open program by Woman's Music Club at MCCuME

An audience filled the Music Hall Auditorium for the club's annual open program. Mrs. Oliver Martin and Mrs. H Wescott Roach led with multiple vocal solos, accompanied by Vera Board. Musicians included Mrs. Neil Crawford, Mrs. Woodworth, Mrs. L C Mitchell, Witham, Mise Mary T. Noss, and Mrs. William A. Ruston, with candelabra and evening dress setting the scene.

Music Hall Woman's Music Club William A. Ruston Music Club C. C. Robinson Margaret A

Grace Fields Arrives in New York After France Tribute

England's highest paid entertainer Grace Fields, honored for her performance for soldiers in France, returns to America. She is pictured on a short rest, landing in New York wearing a trench coat and greeting the city with a smile.

England Grace Fields France America New York

Seven Sororities Vie for Prep Follies Cup at Ohio University

Ohio University students will stage the Prep Follies at Memorial Auditorium on Thursday February 29 at 8 pm. Seven sororities compete for the YWCA cup with skits directed by pledges and faculty-like chapters.

Ohio University Memorial Auditorium YWCA Alpha Xi Delta Arlene Demmy

Dr. Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin

The ad touts Dr. Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin to relieve stomach distress and constipation. It claims Pepsin breaks down undigested protein in the stomach and the laxative wakes lazy bowels, promoting relief and easier digestion for the whole family.

Dr. Caldwell

Beatas Group Party At Kempton Home

Mrs Clyde W Gibson of Mt. Vernon entertained Beata sorority friends and former members Sunday at her parents home 29 W State St Guests included Athens residents Mrs Carol Beatty Mrs Kenneth Steward Miss Grace Wood Miss Lillian Dicken Miss Mary Louise Nagle Miss Helen Moriarty with telephoned greetings from Massillon and others from Caldwell Glouster Gallipolis Amesville Nelsonville Out of town attendees. Change of Place The Cottage Prayer Meeting of the Wesleyan Methodist Church moves from William Johnson home to Mrs George Gilham 19 Curran Drive at 7 30 PM.

Clyde W. Gibson Mt. Vernon Frank Kempton W. State St Beata Carol Beatty Kenneth Steward Grace Wood Lillian Dicken Mary Louise Nagle Helen Moriarty Athens Wesleyan Methodist Church William Johnson George Gilham iCurran Drive

Bob Crosby hosts live bobcat at Ohio University event

NBC broadcast notes Bob Crosby presenting Ohio University Bobcat to be worn on a watch chain as a real live, man-eating bobcat. Ohio U students hope to introduce it at the Dayton O. A. basketball game next Wednesday. The piece also mentions William B. Cooper, an Athens High and Ohio University alumnus and AC expert.

Ohio Ohio University Bob Crosby NBC Ohio U Crosby Bobcat Dayton O. A

Mr Charles P Kircher Recovers From Illness

Mr Charles P Kircher of 32 Second St has recovered from five weeks of bronchitis and celebrated his 70th birthday on a quiet Friday then joined family downstairs on Sunday to mark the event.

Charles P. Kircher Second St Kircher

Pinocchio Ballet to Play in Memorial Auditorium

Edwin Strawbridge renowned dancer will star as Pinocchio in a child friendly ballet presented by Junior Programs Inc under Zeta Tau Alpha sponsorship. The 2:30 p m show features masks and a full troupe with Virginia Miller as prima ballerina. Proceeds benefit the local ZTA chapter.

Pi Beta Phi Eleanor Schulz Zeta Tau Alphas Ruth Beck Alpha Gamma Delta Kay Kyser Marge Helman Professor Wiser Phi Mu O. U Virginia Larkin Alpha Delta Pi Reversia Alice Lafferty Phyllis Logan Chi Omega Follies Virginia Mullett Marilyn Francis Velva Banks Earl Kerman Marge Wheaton Betty Gailey Edwin Strawbridge Athens Memorial Auditorium Ohio University O Zeta Tau Alpha Dorothy Coit King-Coit Children’s ‘Theater Martha Picken Virginia Miller Ruth St. Dennis Jack Cole Anna Austin Anna May Wong Zeta Tau Alpha Odd Fellows and

Berry Hotel Hosts CMC Midwinter Formal Dance

Blue lighting and confetti set a festive tone as about seventy couples danced to Jimmy Littler and his Orchestra at the CMC Midwinter Formal in the Berry Hotel on Saturday night February 24. Sorority president Jane Finsterwald led the grand march with escort Paul Gordon amid satin net and crepe fashions.

Harry L. Dalton Berry HBF Jimmy Littler C.M.C Hotel Berry Jane Finsterwald Paul Gordon Bette Maxwell Bob Drake W. B. Lawrence R. W. Finsterwald Betsy Bailey Bill Poling Sara Baird Max Baughman Joan Woolley Eddie McPherson Dennie

Calendar notices and club meetings listed for Tuesday

Maecenas Literary Club meets at Mrs E W Bingman 14 Raymond Drive with officer elections and dues. Various groups including Child Conservation League and Better Living AAUW Faculty Woman's Club hold events with guest speakers on cookery and home economics. Pinocchio ballet at Memorial Auditorium 2 30 PM with tickets from PEO. Numerous dancing partners of local social clubs noted. out of town guests and alumnae listed.

Maecenas Literary Club E. W. Bingman Raymond Drive Child Conservation League Eastwood Better Living Group A.A.U.W WBA Odd Fellows Hall Og Progressive Literary Club H. M. Bennett Montrose Ave

Candle Service Participants Named for February 27 1940

A list of attendees for a candle service includes Mrs. Francis Lavelle, Mrs. Harry Risly, Mrs. George Gaver, Mrs. Dennis Ours, Mrs. Homer Gall, Mrs. Don Met calf, Mrs. George Metcalf, Miss Tuesday, Miss Lucille Hunter, Mrs. Laziman, Mrs. Ashworth, and Mrs. Burland Coffman. Miss Villa Tippie led the program.

Francis Lavelle Harry Risly George Gaver Dennis Ours Homer Gall Don Metcalf George Metcalf Villa Tippie Laziman Ashworth Lucille Hunter Burland Coffman

Founders Day Candle Service by Athens Township PTA

Athens Township Parent-Teacher Association held a Founders Day observance before about 100 attendees. A candle service honored PTA founders. a national president’s message was read by Mrs. H. R. Jacoby, followed by a PTA history. The program included a vocal duet by Mrs. Glenn Atkinson and Mrs. Howard Henkel and an accordion solo by Phyllis Cunningham, ending with a birthday cake.

Athens Township Parent-Teacher Association H. R. Jacoby P.T.A Glenn Atkinson Howard Henkel Phyllis Cunningham

How to Make a Splendid Cough Remedy at Home

A home cough remedy guide explains a no cooking method using 2 cups sugar 1 part water and 2 1/2 ounces of Pinex stirred into a pint bottle to yield a full pint of medicine. It claims quick relief for colds loosening phlegm soothing membranes and easier breathing with lasting shelf life and a money back guarantee.

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