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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1941

Page

6

Athens Sunday Band Concert at Memorial Auditorium

Ohio University's Symphonic Band under Curtis W. Janssen will give a Sunday afternoon concert March 2 at Memorial Auditorium. The program includes My Hero, Second Symphony Finale, Fackeltanz, Die Fledermaus, Tropical, March of the Peers, and The Snow Carnival. Miss Francis Phelps will solo on baritone horn. The concert starts at 3 30 p m.

Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Curtis W. Janssen Hero Strauss-Alford Borodin Francis Phelps Clay Smith Meyerbeer Joseph Strauss Morton Gould Arthur Sullivan G. Overgard

Sophisticated Indians Villains and Dancers at Prep Follies

The 14th annual Prep Follies at Memorial Auditorium features six sorority skits including Chi Omega Sophisticated Indian and Alpha Gamma Delta Havana revue. Each act runs 15 minutes and is judged by three faculty. proceeds benefit VW general social service fund. Tickets available at Logans.

Ohio University Ywca Memorial Auditorium Zeta Tau Alpha Havana Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Xi Delta Phi Mus Madame la Zonga Alpha Delta Pi Chi Omega VW General Social Service Fund Logans

Higley Study Circle Meets at Mrs Hibbard Home

Higley Study Circle held a Wednesday meeting at 92 North Lancaster Street, with President Mrs A C Anderson presiding. Mrs C E Atkinson led the program on Alaska's history, industries, climate and customs. The March 5 annual meeting will set next year's program and elect new officers. all members are urged to attend.

Higley Study Circle P. G. Hibbard N. Lancaster St A. C. Anderson C. E. Atkinson Alaska

Louise Rose to Give Recital at Music Hall

Ohio University School of Music sophomore Louise Rose will present a recital in Music Hall. She performs German lieder by Schubert including Die Post Heidenröslein and Gretchen am Spinnrade, plus Arioso and mélodies by Bemberg Konitz Holtz and Bridge. Pianist Miss Buchanan plays Brahms Intermezzo and Friml Etude Fantastique. Newman Powell accompanies.

Louise Rose Ohio University School of Music Helen Hedden Roach Music Hall Miss Rose Schubert Die Post Heidenrostein Schafers Klagelied Gretchen ” and Spinmrade Jeanne d’Arc Bemberg Konitz Holtz Bridge Miss Buchanan Brahms Friml Newman Powell

Progressive Literary Club Elects New Officers

The Progressive Literary Club met Tuesday with Mrs. Harry Swank as hostess. President Mrs. A. R. Harmon led the annual business meeting with nineteen members present and elected officers for the coming year, including Harmon as president and Henkle, Wood, Bennett, Hines, and Swank in key roles.

Progressive Literary Club Harry Swank A. R. Harmon Howard Henkle Ralph Wood Harry Bennett Retary Clyde Hines Vern Kempton E. R. Horn

Telephone Talk and Unhuh Improve Phone Use at Rutgers

Ruth Millett discusses a Rutgers University course on telephone technique. She lists common offenders like the loud talker, whispering woman, caller asking Who is this, lengthy chats, and holding on when others are busy, urging practical improvement of everyday business and social phone use.

Ruth Millett Rutgers University

One Woman to ANOTHER One Woman to ANOTHER

A note from a high school basketball player who baked a chocolate cake when hungry, proving cooking talent despite not wanting to be named. An Athens woman seeks an experienced Florida-bound driver. Also mentions half wheat half white bread and a humorous reference to poetry.

Florida Athens Miami Fla Light Brigade M.B.R

Amere Club Hosts Needle Club Meeting at Cottage Tea House

Amere Needle Club met at the Cottage Tea House on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Joe Walburn and Mrs. J. H. Grekila as hostesses. Eleven members and two guests attended while spring flowers decorated the room. A sewing session and business meeting followed. next gathering set for March 13 at Mrs. S. C. Hartman’s home on 158 Morris Ave.

Amere Needle Club Cottage Tea House Joe Walburn J. H. Grekila Walter Smith C. J. Ailstock S. C. Hartman Morris Ave

Eskimo Lecturer Says Americans Haste Hurts Society

Anauta an Eskimo lecturer in Athens says Americans hurry too much and women live for entertainment. She praises certain American advances but questions civilization and war, noting her people's peaceful life and advocating Eskimo values and stories.

Mary Elizabeth Lasher Anauta Athens Jesus Ananta United States Chic Jackson Indianapolis

Nature Study Group to Hear Fossil Plants Talk

The Nature Study Group of A A W meets Friday at 7 30 p m at the Women's Faculty Club with Dr Arthur Beickle speaking on fossil plants. The Past Noble Grands Club gathers Friday evening at Miss Delle Finsterwald's home 32 Franklin Ave with Mrs Frieda Willock as assistant hostess.

Arthur Beickle Noble Grands Club Delle Finsterwald Franklin Ave Frieda Willock

Betsy Ross Sewing Club Meets at 43 N Lancaster St

Betsy Ross Sewing Club met Wednesday with Mrs Juanita Bresnich at 43 N Lancaster St for sewing and counting sales tax stamps. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her mother Mrs Edith Saylor. Attendees included Grace Cox Gwen Tolson Elizabeth Neutzlin Bertha Vermillion Jean Chase Mrs McBride Hazel Baker Mildred Wanless Margaret Sarber Betty Michael. San Souci Dance slated for Saturday March 1 at the LOCF Hall from 8 to 12 with Prep Dance entertainment.

Betsy Ross

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