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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1949

Page

10

Columbus Philharmonic To Conduct Tonight At Memorial Auditorium

The Columbus Philharmonic Orchestra led by Izler Solomon will perform at Memorial Auditorium at 8 15 p m under Community Concerts Association sponsorship. The program features works by Verral Mendelssohn Dukas Debussy and Strauss with a Smithson Scherzo and Intermezzo including La Mer and Die Fledermaus interludes.

Tzler Solomon Columbus Philharmonic Columbus Philharmonic Orchestra Memorial Auditorium Community Concerts Association Izler Solomon The Philharmonic Parkersburg Solomon Verral Mendelssohn Paul Dukas Claude Debussy Johann Strauss, Jr

Faithful Few Bridge Club Honors Winners of Monday Night

Mrs Curtis FE Watson hosted the Faithful Few bridge group at 321 W State St. Prizes went to Mrs C P Zinn Mrs Everett Barnhart Mrs Lena Nida and Mrs L M Williams. Dennis Ours won the mystery prize. Vida Carpenter guest. 1949 officers elected: Zinn president Nida vice president Mansfield secretary. DAY installation of Daughters of Union Veterans set for Thursday at 7 p.m.

Curtis FE. Watson W. State St Faithful Few C. P. Zinn Everett Barnhart Lena Nida L. M. Williams Dennis Ours Vida Carpenter William J. Mansfield

Vicks Va-tro-nol Nose Drops Ad Claim

An advertising note promotes Vicks Va-tro-nol nose drops for quick relief from stuffed noses and congestion. It claims the product works at the point of trouble and may help prevent colds if used at the first sniffle.

OU Kids Variety Show Set for January 13 at Memorial Auditorium

Ohio University presents the fourth annual OU Kids campus variety show opening January 13 at Memorial Auditorium. Walter Hauck directs the production with Jimmie Crum as master of ceremonies. Students with outstanding entertainment talent will be showcased. Public invited. small admission charged.

Ohio University Memorial Auditorium At & Pom Walter Hauck Jimmie Crum

Miss Chutter Reviews China Study At Wesleyan Guild

Miss Mildred Chutter reviewed Dr Price's book China Twilight of Dawn for the Wesleyan Service Guild at Sunnyside Drive. She highlighted China's history, the vitality and nobility of its people and the influence of Christian religion. Mrs Evelyn Cox led devotions before a social hour.

Arvilla Gladys van Dyke Wesleyan Service Guild Sunnyside Drive Mildred Chutter Dr. Price China

New Books At Athens County Library Branch

Miss Blanche Phillips announces new additions received by the Athens branch of the Ath ens County Library. Titles include The Big Fisherman The Wild County Catalina Maugham Cry the Beloved Country Paton Roanoke Hundred Pioneer Preacher No Eugles Tonight Lancaster Big Freeze Partridge How To Stop Worrying and Start Living Carnegie Kissing Kin Thane The Fire Balloon Moore I Hear Adventure Calling. Athens branch is in Room 8 basement Edwin Watts Chubb Library on Ohio University campus.

Blanche Phillips Athens Athens County Library Douglas Bromfield Catalina Maugham Paton Roanoke Fletcher Berryman Lancaster Partridge Carnegie Thane Moore Loring

Geo Mineral Mineral Water Claim Ad Boosts Health

An advertisement touts Geo Mineral as a miracle tonic from Athens Ohio promising dramatic health improvements. It cites testimonials from Porter Bros pharmacists in Concord North Carolina and urges immediate purchase with a 100 percent money back guarantee.

Porter Bros, Pharmacists Concord N. C Athens Ohio

Local Church Week of Prayer Observed in Cambridge

Rev. Fred F. Luchs of Cambridge led the observance at a union church last week. He also spoke at clubs and at the Junior High School. Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Johnson, Mrs. Rose Tefft, and several others from Canton, Nelsonville, Carbondale, and Greens Run. Reverend Meister of First Presbyterian, a former Ohio University alum, attended services and joined in a dinner. Rowena Sprout traveled to Richm ond Va for studies at the University of Virginia. Other local visits included Mrs. Ira L. Taylor and Mrs. Mabel Baird Bowmaster's guests and Mrs. Te Morlang of Parkersburg visiting J. Alonzo Palmer in Parkersburg Apartments. Darrell T. Dean of Zane was the guest of his sister on Montrose Street.

Fred F. Luchs Renu Cambridge Ohio Union Church Luchs Jt High School Albert Johnson Rose Tefft Morris Allison Cox Carbondale R. Johnson Nelsonville Eldred Iva Jean Barbara Ruth Anne Old Dewitt Letaer Canton Clarence Hunter Jamil Truetown Hunter Rodney Grim Gina Jack Gary Wiley King Pratts Fork Carrie Nmeyer Guysville R. D Berdy John Meister First Presbyterian Church Ney Fred EE. Luchs Ohio Unity Meister J. Alonzo Palmer Te Morlang Parkersburg Darrell T. Dean Zane Harvey Person Montrose

Club Calendar and Society Notes Mixed With Elections Nonsense

A busy club schedule lists Wednesday through Saturday meetings at various venues including the Country Club and local churches. Activities include sewing circles and auxiliary gatherings with mentions of January dates and hosts. A humorously odd aside on Byzantium cosmetics links fingernail color to political vibes, noting no further nail color details.

Laurel Run Friendly Neighbor Club Meeting Notes

Mrs. William Kennedy hosted the Friendly Neighbor club on January 6 with potluck refreshments. A future meeting is set for January 20 at Mrs. Clarence Patton’s home. Several local residents were noted visiting, hosting, or attending events including Arthur Todd’s convalescence after a September mishap at Coonville mine and John Norris Jr. planning a trip to Havana, Cuba.

Laurel Run William Kennedy Friendly Neighbor Club Everett White Kennedy Henry Todd, Jr Clarence Patton Bob McCalmont Millard Hattie Bumgardner King Dalton Nelsonville Harvey Wend South Haydenville Blanche Moorehead Logan Vance R. Wolfe Pete Brandon Mickey and Jerry Arthur Todd Joan Bumgardner Mattie Huddy Coonville Lawrence Wolfe Ladonna M. B. Iles John Norris, Jr Havana Cuba

Hamden Board Elects Officers and Routine Meetings

Hamden board of education elected Ben Robbins president Minnie Gibson vice president and Maggie Matteson as clerk. Other members include Kermit Ward and Estella Fustier. They will meet the last Tuesday night of each month. Funeral services for Salue Russell were held January 6 at Wrightsel funeral home in McArthur.

Ansel Traphagan Edwin Barnhill Wellston Farebb Hughy Barnhill Hamden Delbert Wortman Cincinnati Harold Wortman Thomas Boyer Philip Ward Goldie Thompson Dundas Ada Mather Charlies Mather Columbus Minnie Gibson

Wilkesville Garden Club Meets as Members Gather

The Wilkesville Garden Club met at Mrs. Lena Cray’s home with 22 members present. The February meeting will be at Mrs Floyd Davis’s residence. Obituaries note services for Mrs. Fred Baird, Pfe. Ray Hartley, and Frank Thacker, with burials in Vinton and Curry Cemeteries.

Wilkesville

Auxiliary of Vin ton Baptist Church Meeting Notes

The Vin ton Baptist Church auxiliary met January 3 with a covered dish dinner in the fellowship room and devotionals in the sanctuary. Hostesses were Mrs. Florence Quick and Mrs. Neta Alexander. Various local visits and weekend guests are noted including Kenneth Reece of Columbus and relations of the Metcalf and Stewart families. Stella E. Wilcox is mentioned.

Vinton Vinton Baptist Church Florence Quickle Neta Alexander Kenneth Reece Columbus Horace Metcalf O. M. Stewart R. C. Mount Lesage W. Va Peggie Spurlock Glenwood Twyman Ronnie Judy Ewington Charley Casto Vennie Jean Burkle Circleville Stella E. Wilcox

Funeral Services For Glenn Goodnite In Hartford

Funeral services were held for Glenn Goodnite killed in action in Germany during World War II. He was the son of Mr and Mrs George Goodnite. The Rev W S Ferber and the New Haven American Legion Post conducted the service.

Hartford Glenn Goodnite Germany George Goodnite W. S. Ferber New Haven American Legion Lerner Boston Gibbstown School Virginia Carleton

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