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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1939

Page

8

Symphony Concert Opens Ohio University Memorial Auditorium

The Ohio University Symphony Orchestra under Prof. DeForest W. Ingerham performs its annual concert in Memorial Auditorium Sunday evening. Selections include Haydn’s Symphony in E-flat, Mendelssohn Ruy Blas, Tchaikowsky Danse Chinoise and Danse des Mirlittons, Maganini Venetian Doll, and Brahms Academic Overture, highlighting form and melody.

O. A.'s Symphony Orchestra Franz Joseph Haydn Ohio University Symphony Orchestra Memorial Auditorium DeForest W. Ingerham Haydn Ruy Blas Felix Mendelssohn Elijah Peter Tchaikowsky Tchaikovsky Quinto Maganini Johannes Brahms Brahms Bach Beethoven

Betsy Ross Sewing Club Meeting Hostess Pat Tolson

Mrs Pat Tolson hosted a Betsy Ross Sewing Club gathering Tuesday afternoon at 45 First Street. Members crocheted darned patched and worked on bedspreads while enjoying sewing and conversation. Light refreshments were served.

Pat Tolson First St Betsy Ross Sewing Club

Promoting Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for Women

An older advertisement urges women to be lively to attract men and claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound boosts physical resistance and relieves female functional disorders, promising results from trying the tonic.

Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham

B Stings advertised as remedy for rheumatism and neuritis

An Athens Ohio drug ad promotes B Stings as safe relief for neuritis rheumatism lumbago gout kidney issues back ache sciatica and arthritis. It claims endorsement by physicians and invites readers to buy at McKee Drug Co.

McKee Drug Co Athens Ohio Adv

Martzolff Class Program At First Methodist Church

The Martzolff Sunday school class of the First Methodist Church held a Thursday evening program with music and a reading. Two songs were sung by the class chorus and a piano solo was played.

Maecenas Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Earich

Mrs James Earich of 221 W Washington St hosted the Maecenas Literary Club at its regular meeting Tuesday night. President Mrs E W Bingman led the business session while program leader Mrs Frank Dean shared Ohio history, followed by member contributions. Next meeting set for January 24 with guest speaker Mrs C Roy Cline on Early Schools and Studies.

James F Earich Washington St Maecenas Literary Club E. W. Bingman Frank Dean Ohio E. D. Cooley C. Roy Cline

Mrs. L. C. Baker Hosts Episcopal Auxiliary Meeting

The Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church met at 42 E. State St to sew hospital gowns for Children's Hospital in Cincinnati. Miss Amy L. Allen presides. Rev. Robert G. Purrington spoke. refreshments were served. A bake sale by The Plains Baptist Church is planned for Jan 14 at 9:30 AM.

Children's Hospital Cincinnati Woman's Auxiliary The Episcopal Church L. C. Baker E. State St Amy L. Allen Robert G. Purrington Mothers’ Bible Class the Plains Baptist Church Express W. Union St

Hefty Winter Dishes Include Sausage Cabbage Apple Bake

The Recipe Editor presents hearty winter meals with Sausage Cabbage and Apple Dish serving 4 to 6 and Irish Stew feeding 10 to 12. Ingredients and steps are listed for layering, browning, boiling, and baking with detailed quantities and cooking times. Also notes Bishopville Church of Christ services with J. A. Goddard preaching next Sunday.

Choir to Broadcast From WLW Sunday Afternoon

Western College of Oxford plans a Sunday broadcast at four with Mary Jane Morris and Bernarda Danford in the choir. Both are Trimble Township residents and will travel to Cincinnati for the program.

Glouster Western College of Oxford Ohio Cincinnati WLW Mary Jane Morris Bernarda Danford Trimble Township

Regular Services Will Be Held in Glouster Sunday

Glouster Rev F G Boroff of the M E Church announces area convention in Cincinnati on Wednesday Jan 18. A Glouster M E delegation will attend. Sunday School at 9 30. Morning worship at 10 30 with He is a Rewarder. Special music planned. all players meet 9 15 for practice. Epworth League leads at 6. Evening service at 7 features The Prophet Mica and Time's Horizon. Church of Christ Bible School at 9, Lord's Supper at 10 with Twice Born Men. Junior and Senior C E at 6 with Happy Hour at 7. W W Wallace in charge of music. Sermon theme A Sinner Finding God.

Glouster F. G. Boroff M. E Cincinnati Glouster M. E Maxine Thompson Epworth League Mica Church of Christ Bible School D. P. Morris C. E W. W. Wallace God

Trimble Revival Services Extend to Jan 18

Revival at Trimble Church of Christ continues through January 18 with services nightly at 7:30 led by Damon D. Watkins. Topics include The Bible and Salvation Belief and Salvation Repentance and Salvation Confession and Salvation Baptism and Salvation The Age of the Holy Spirit and Is Christian Unity Possible. Bible study at 9:15 followed by Lord's Supper and preaching.

Firefighters Quell Near-Spread Coal House Blaze

Firemen from Thuday were called to Republic Ave to dampen a coal house fire on David Reese property. Neighborly quick aid prevented a major fire as the rear alley buildings sit close together.

Republic Ave David Reese

Maurer family sells Walnut Hill home to Pico couple

E. F. Maurer of Walnut Hill sells the property formerly the H. F. Kittle home to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Pico who will move in after February 1. The Maurers and their two junior sons Bob and Don will return to Athens.

Glouster E. F. Maurer Walnut Hill Carl Pico

Social Notes of Glouster Highlights WCTU activities

WCTU meetings feature readings by Temple Jones Pedi cord, songs by Maude Williams, and guest speaker Mrs. William Clark of Athens. Attendance includes twelve members and guests from Athens Alliance Columbus and Cleveland. Other items note social visits, a bridge club gathering, and installation of Glouster Encampment No. 352 officers. Three drops of skunk musk scent a one mile square area.

W.C.T.U William Leadbetter Temple Jones Iva Pedicord Maude Williams Ola Eddy Gladys Woods Isabel Vernon William Clark Athens Clark Sarah Jones Alliance Florence Vaughn Gertrude Pride Elizabeth Clark Glouster C.F Roy Comley Harry Cheney D. E. Carr E. B. Morris W. J. Golding H. E. Jones Dan Kovatch Chris Yarger Rolland Bright Logan

Calendar of club meetings announced for Friday and weekend

U S Daughters of 1812 plan Friday night meeting at Mrs. Cromley home 69 N Congress St Progressive Class Richland Ave M P Church holds regular Friday 7 30 p m meeting in church basement Devotional leader Mrs Mary Shafer entertainment committee Mrs Laura Richey Mrs Edith Aston House committee Mrs George Craciebaugh and Mr and Mrs Bay Names drawn for pals Those unable to attend may send names Saturday events include Home Guards meeting 2 p m Pallas Club at 2 N College St 2 30 p m Athens Garden Club luncheon Monday Jan 16 at Eastwood guest speakers Mr R J Schaar and Mr Lee Stuart Roach regrets to be sent Friday Fort Gower Chapter D A C luncheon at Carl's Lunch Monday Jan 16 12 30 p m Mr Robert G Kemple of Fairmont W Va visited Athens Thursday.

U. S. Daughters of 1812 Harry F. Cromley Congress St Richland Ave. M. P Mary Shafer Laura Richey Edith Ashton George Craciebaugh Bay 000 Garden Club Athens Garden Club Eastwood R. J. Schaar Lee Stuart Roach Fort Gower Daughters of American Colonists Carl

Marriage Meddlers Sequel Teases Hidden Plans In New York

Adele Garrison's tale follows Madge and Mary Veritzen as Dicky Graham schemes to fool Philip Veritzen about Noel and a secret reunion. Madge pledges to stay near, faces rising fear, and awaits three crucial dates tied to a plotted rendezvous, ending with a promise of future drama.

New York City Madge Mary Veritzen Noel Dicky Graham Philip Veritzen Mary New Jersey Dicky Phil Veritzen

Chicherinchee Flowers Attract Interest At Local Society Desk

Mrs. Carl Wharton presents chicherinchee blossoms, native to Cape Town, South Africa, identified as Ornithogalum by Dr. J E Coogan of 238 E State St. Flowers bloom in water for months and are shipped to Europe around Christmas. Narrative includes reception details at a Knights of Columbus event and hospital update for Mrs C L Easley.

Society Carl Wharton J. E. Coogan E. State St Capetown South Africa Coogan Europe

Columbus Announcement Highlights Local Pair Wedding

Announcement from Columbus notes the marriage of Miss Betty Gardner of Columbus to Mr Don Baird formerly of Schine's Athena Theater in Columbus. The couple wed in Circleville on December 17 and will reside in Cleveland where Mr Baird works for a finance company.

Columbus Don Baird Schine’s Athena Theater Cleveland Betty Gardner Circleville Baird

Stand Behind Your Children Topic Leads Club Meeting

The Child Study Club met Thursday at Mrs. William Mansfield’s Stewart Street home. Topic leader Mrs. Frank Ayres quoted a national magazine urging encouragement over punishment. Hostess Mrs. Mansfield won the mystery prize and served refreshments.

Child Study Club William Mansfield Stewart St National Frank Ayres Mansfied

Winifreds Edge New York Central In City League Clash

Winifreds defeat the New York Central nine for their ninth straight loss in the city league. G Wolf led Winifreds with 568 total points, while G Pedicord, H Watkins, J McCarty and Dr. Martin contributed strong totals. New York Central stars included Wills Briggs Brown Darling and Pride with mixed scores.

Glouster New York Centrals Winifreds G. Wolf G. Pedicord H. Watkins J. McCarty Dr. Martin NEW York Central G. Wills R. Briggs M. Brown F. Darling Dr. Pride

Condition Improves After Emergency Appendectomy

Dorothy Mae Rogers daughter of Emmett Rogers shows much improved condition after emergency appendectomy at Grant Hospital Columbus. Report reached Mr Rogers Thursday.

Dorothy Mae Rogers Emmett Rogers Mr. Rogers Grant Hospital Columbus Miss Rogers

Hunter shoots at rabbit finds only head atop boxes

A Niles Ohio hunter fired at a rabbit seen above a box pile and rushed to retrieve his game. He discovered only the rabbit’s head left on the boxes, a prank by friends.

Niles, O

Revival services to start at Mt Zion Mission

Revival services led by Rev. John Linear and Rev. Grim in Junction City begin Saturday night at Mt Zion Mission. The event marks a church revival in the local area with community attendance expected and sessions scheduled for January 14.

John Linear Reverend Grim Junction City Mt. Zion Mission

City to distribute surplus commodities Saturday at nine

The city will distribute surplus commodities from the City building on Saturday morning at 9 o clock to residents who qualify for eligibility.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs Betsy Ross Club Jacobs Martzolff First Methodist Church P. G. Dowler A. Vandeveer Violet Thomas Aura Bolin M. G. Decker William Seaman J. L. Henry A. E. Wagner Mina Fry Frederick Pearson W. E. Clark Mamie Ensign Defiance Ensign Treasury Home Department James Earich Mrs. L. C. Baker Philco Artery Parker Bros Music Store Bishopville Church of Christ At J. A. Goddard Minnie Duncan F. D. McCaarty B. H. Goldberg Goldberg Harry Speigel L. E. Richardson Richardson George Healey CCC Camp Nelson Nelsonville Ernest Bingman Toledo Clyde Rodda William Richards Bricker Orville Kenneth Muskingum River Ernest Lehew Hannah Lehew Zanesville Dave Roberts Emery Markins Earl Linscott Jacksonville Ewarnet Meade Emalene Zimmer Richardson Baking Co Glouster and Marietta Pallas Club William G. Seaman N. College St Robert G. Kemple Fairmont W. Va Adele Garrison Jim Thorp Little Noel Veritzen King Features Syndicate Aloysius Beshara Jack and Mary Virginia Croushore Lew and Delores McAllister Joe Beshara Betty Beshara Knights of Columbus Berry Hotel C. L. Easley Sheltering Arms Hospital Bradley Peru Valcana Woodworths Cline’'S Hunter LE 48 Co Franz L. Woodworth Corner State & Court Sts Broughton
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