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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1949

Page

8

Columbus Philharmonic To Present Distinctive Concert Tonight

Izler Solomon will conduct the Columbus Philharmonic Orchestra in Memorial Auditorium at 8 15 p m tonight The Community Concerts Association sponsors the third subscription concert of the season Critics praise Solomon and his ensemble citing a stirring program The first half features Overture to A Winters Tale Mendelssohn Incidental Music to A Midsummer Night s Dream and The Sorcerer s Apprentice The second half opens with La Mer Three Symphonic Sketches by Debussy and ends with Die Fledermaus Overture

THE Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Columbus Philharmonic Columbus Philharmonic Orchestra Memorial Auditorium Community Concerts Association Izler Solomon Philharmonic Parkersburg Solomon Verral Mendelssohn Paul Dukas Claude Debussy Johann Strauss, Jr

Faithful Few Bridge Club Hosts Meeting and Prizes

Mrs Curtis E Watson hosted the Faithful Few bridge club at 321 W State St. Prizes went to C P Zinn Everett Barnhart Lena Nida and L M Williams with Dennis Ours winning the mystery prize Refreshments followed the game Vida Carpenter attended as a guest Officers for 1949 elected Zinn president Nida vice president Mansfield secretary Daughters of Union Veterans plan reg meeting and officer installation Thursday at 7 p m

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

Ohio University Symphonic Band Midwinter Concert

Ohio University Symphonic Band will present its Midwinter Concert on Sunday January 14 at 8 pm in Memorial Auditorium. The program includes works by Wagner Kern Sousa and classic band selections conducted by William L Brophy with ensemble pieces and a novelty Three Blind Mice arrangement.

Ohio University Symphonic Band ORM University Memorial Auditorium Adhietie Phare Charlie B Culbert William L. Brophy Awixiah Ivertor Byewpherty Aunpond Vudentia Ativene Anea Traver Drear Rand Jmoves Gilbete Alfred Fisa Cathedral Richard Wagner Colby Albenise Morten Trould John Philip Sousa Purcell Bach Benedetto Psalm McWain, McClain and Mosher

Vicks Va-tro-nol Nose Drops Ad Claim

An old advertisement promotes Vicks Va-tro-nol Nose Drops for congestion and nasal relief. It claims instant relief when applied in the nostrils and suggests it may help prevent colds if used at the first sniffle.

Variety Show OU Kids Set for January 13 at Memorial Auditorium

Ohio University's fourth annualOU Kids variety show opens January 13 at 8 p m in Memorial Auditorium. Walter Hauck directs the program with Jimmie Crum as master of ceremonies. Students of talent in entertainment will perform. a small admission is charged and the public is invited.

Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Walter Hauck Jimmie Crum

Miss Mildred Chutter Reviews China's Dawn at Wesleyan Guild

Miss Mildred Chutter spoke at the Wesleyan Service Guild gathering hosted by Miss Arvilla Van Dyke and Miss Gladys Van Dyke at Sunnyside Drive. She reviewed Dr. Price's China Twilight of Dawn noting China’s history vitality and the Christian influence. Routine business devotions were led by Mrs. Evelyn Cox and a social hour followed.

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

Newaks Athens Branch Library Receives New Titles

Miss Blanche Phillips, librarian at the Athens branch of Athens County Library, announces new arrivals including The Big Fisherman by Douglas, The Wild County by Bromfield, Catalina by Maugham, Cry the Beloved Country by Paton, Roanoke Hundred by Fletcher, Pioneer Preacher by Berryman, No Eagles Tonight by Lancaster, Big Freeze by Partridge, How To Stop Worrying and Start Living by Carnegie, Kissing Kin by Thane, The Fire Balloon by Moore, I Hear Adventure Calling by Loring, Shannon's Way by Cronin, The Cleft Rock by Hobart. The branch is in Room 8 basement of 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

Local Pastor Returns From Cambridge Week of Prayer

Rev. Fred B. Luchs conducted union church services in Cambridge Ohio for the Week of Prayer and filled speaking engagements at clubs and a junior high school. Other local visits included Rev. John Meister of Sid ney and Miss Rowena Sprout returning from Richmond Virginia after studying at the University of Virginia.

Fred B. Luchs Cambridge Ohio Union Luchs Albert Johnson Rose Tefft Morris Ave Allison Cox Lee Carbondale D. R Wiley King Judy Pratts Fork Carrie Niggemeyer Guysville R. D Joe Erdy Greens Run John Meister First Presbyterian Church Sidney Fred E. Luchs Presbyterian Manse Ohio University Meister

Club Calendar Notes and Social Meetings

A weekly list of Wednesday to Saturday club gatherings includes Ladies' Day Bridge luncheon at Country Club with reservations, Faculty Wives Club program by OU School of Music students, Mothers' Circle, So-Sew Sewing Club, and various auxiliary meetings. Also mentions Mrs Glen Spatz in New York on business and social guests Naomi Vernon and Ethel Beekman with weekend visits, plus Max Factor Jr commentary on Byzantine nail colors signaling party preference in ancient times.

OU School of Music Mothers’ Circle Francis D. White Glen Spatz New York Naomi Vernon Columbus Ethel Beekman Hollywood Max Factor, Jr Factor Theodora Byzantium Moscow

Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo In Columbus Audiences React

Sunday night in Memorial Auditorium Columbus saw the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo with an amber opening danced in black costumes. Some enjoyed the formal precise dancing while others preferred the music. reviewer Samuel Wilson found the music superior to the choreography.

Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo Memorial Auditorium Columbus Samuel Wilson Athens Bach Ballenchine E. Union St

Labor Saving Gadgets Aid Home Dressmakers

A New York themed piece by Kay Sherwood highlights affordable sewing aids for beginners. Highlights include pattern perforator and automatic tailor tacker for pattern markings, a transparent bobbin box with 18 slots, a fabric covered button kit, an automatic needle threader, plastic traveling kits with built in threaders, and adjustable serre scissors for uniform buttonholes. These devices streamline tasks and elevate home sewing craft.

Kay Sherwood Coutarier

Zodiak Club Plans Inaugural Dance Event

The Zodiak Club announces its first dance for Saturday January 15 1949 at the Armory. Dick Bissetts Band will perform 9 30 p m to 12 30 a m with admission open to members and guests. Also noted Milwaukee University band directors attended a Chicago convention.

Zodiak Club the Armory Dick Bissett

Theta Sigma Phi Hosts Tea for OU Journalism Students

Theta Sigma Phi hosted about 25 journalism students at a tea in McGuffey Hall. Prof. George Starr Lasher, head of the department, and Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Hartin attended. Doris Covington, chapter president, outlined organization standards as Jean Bendsley outlined upcoming social events including a Deadline Drag at Rec Hall. Bake sale noted by Sigma Phi Gamma for Saturday at Carpenter's Hardware Store at 1 30 p m.

Theta Sigma Phi McGuffey Hall George Starr Lasher L. J. Hartin Doris Covington Ohio University Jean Bendsley Rec Hall Lasher Rhoda Rosenfeld Barbara Jones Dorothy Adams Roma Mann Winnie Brokaw

Lose Ugly Fat with Rennel Diet Tip Ad

An old advertisement urges overweight readers to try Rennel a diet and vitamin based product mixed with grapefruit juice. It claims rapid weight loss with money back on the first bottle and promises no hunger while reducing fat and improving calves.

Ohio

Personal Gift Repays Hostess For Hospitality

A guest can return hospitality with a personal gift or flowers when unable to host. A note of appreciation should accompany the gesture, explaining gratitude for the hostess's invitations and kindness.

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