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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1938

Page

10

Ezra Rachlin to Be First in Community Concert Series

Young pianist Ezra Rachlin will perform Friday at Memorial Auditorium under the Community Concert Association. His program divides four parts, opening with Bach and Brahms selections and concluding with Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No 12 and his own The Music Box.

Ezra Rachlin Memorial Auditorium Community Concert Association Rachlin Johann Sebastian Bach Johannes Brahms Bach Brahms Frederic Chopin Poland John Sobieski Chopin James Huneker Mr. Rachlin Sergei Rachmaninoff Franz Liszt Rachmaninoff de Falla Tangier Godowsky

Scout Leaders Plan Area Camp Near Adelphi Ohio

Miss Ellen Biddle and Mrs Thor Olson visited the Newark area camp to organize a Ross County site twelve miles from Adelphia for girls from surrounding communities. The 15000 acre wooded camp includes a four acre pool, 16 by 20 cabins, running water, and a limestone lodge. Two two week sessions run late June through early July for registered Girl Scouts only with early applicants chosen first. Mrs M D Hughes chairs Athens committee to aid setup with several counsellors assigned to supervise campers.

Ellen Biddle Thor Olson Newark Ross County Adelphia M. D. Hughes Athens

Buckeye Troop Celebrates Fourth Birthday Tea

The East Side School Buckeye Troop of Girl Scouts marked its fourth birthday with a tea for parents in the Scout rooms. A membership party followed with registration dues, Virginia Reel instruction, and songs led by Miss Ruth Gentry. Pat Connor oversaw ceremonials as others assisted.

East Side School Buckeye Roger Connor Ruth Gentry Pat Connor Alice Vercoe Sue Rowland Margaret Chapman Sally Armstrong Arzola Green Bartha Jo Kinsel

Fifty Year Wedding Anniversary Celebrated in McArthur Area

Mr and Mrs Jaret Martin of Vinton County celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday January 22 with around 80 guests. The couple who married at ages 19 and 17 run a gas station and small farm grocery near McArthur. They have eight grandchildren and a son Pearl and daughter Mrs FE Allen. A long list of relatives and neighbors from Albany Carbondale McArthur and nearby towns attended. The Martins recalled aging well and noted their day as a perfect celebration with many gifts and flowers.

Jaret Martin McArthur Pearl FE. C. Allen Martin Ettie Elliott Albany Guy Wingett Lois Charles Grey Everett Charles Elliott Jimmie Jo Ann Shirley Aldo Minear J. D Dixon Neil John Stanley Denver McVey L. B. Canny Virgil William West Emma Lowry Chester Lowry Carbondale Lillian Helen Harkins Ray George Arthur Crow Verly William Sickles E. A. Adams William Rheinseheld Retha Floyd Mount Pleasant Edward Perkins Dixie J. R. Space S. C. Clark William Andrews Nancy J. W. West Ed Whitlatch Merle Orville Lewis Vernon Edna Dearth Fanny Daft George Dearth Edward Dearth Lincoln C. Allen Chester Barrett Bettie Martha Ann Hugh Pearl Martin Eugene Clarence Francis

Marriage Meddlers A Sequel to Married Comrades

Miss Whitlock provides a sedative for Mary as I vow to stay at her side. I delay news to others while Mary frets about leaving for New York, hoping to keep promises amid mounting tension and secrecy.

Katie Honor Bright Mary Mother Graham Miss Whitlock Dicky

Church Guild Dinner Tuesday at 37 Franklin Ave

Miss Mildred Banks and Miss Louise Banks hosted a 6 o'clock dinner Tuesday for the Christian Church guild at 37 Franklin Ave. Miss Opal Rhodes led devotional time and Miss Myrta Ashworth reported on a magazine article.

Mildred Banks Louise Banks Franklin Ave Guild of the Christian Church Opal Rhodes Myrta Ashworth Mildred Giesecke Thelma Robinson

Bartels Undergoes Hernia Operation at St Francis

John Bartels entered St Francis Hospital in Columbus Sunday and then underwent hernia surgery Monday afternoon. His wife and mother Mrs Kate Bartels are with him. His condition is reported satisfactory.

Glouster John Bartels St. Francis Hospital Columbus Kate Bartels

Apples Heavy Crop Observed On J. E. Garner Ranch

In Lindsay California mountain apple orchards yield a heavy crop as seen on the J. E. Garner ranch where three dozen apples hung from a three foot branch, illustrating abundant fruit.

Lindsay Calif J. E. Garner

Calendar of Coming Events Highlights Local Meetings

Community groups schedule evening gatherings Thursday and Friday across town. Topics include topic nights at the Child Study Club, a Western trip slide talk by Prof. Neil D. Thomas, and a Broadway review by Prof. George Starr Lasher. Local units such as the Bishop Class, Rebekah Lodge, Central PTA, Disabled Veterans, and the Art and Thimble Club announce sessions with hostesses and venues.

Oo. Central Pta Neil D. Thomas George Starr Lasher

Girl Scout Brownie Training Course Scheduled in Athens

The Girl Scout Brownie Training Course will run January 31 and February 1 from 7:30 to 9 p m in the Girl Scout rooms at 74 East State Street. Mrs Louis Henking leads, bringing extensive Brownie experience and a focus on a fun, educational program for girls aged seven to ten. With seven Brownies already registered in Athens the need for qualified leaders is urgent to avoid dropping packs.

East State St Louis Henking Parkersburg Girl Scout Athens

President's Ball Dances Planned at Berry Hotel and University

The annual President's Balls raise funds for infantile paralysis. Berry Hotel hosts round dancing with Jack Dalton's orchestra at 8 30 p m in the big ballroom and square dancing with Robert McAfee's orchestra in the little dining room. At the University the Men’s Union ball also starts at 8 30 p m with Jae Dallon's orchestra playing until midnight. Dr C E Cooper chairs the dance committee and invites faculty and friends. bridge tables are provided.

Berry Hotel Jack Dalton Jae Dallon C. E. Cooper

Mrs Miller Hosts Bridge Party At State Street Home

Mrs Henry E Miller and Mrs M D Hughes hosted a PEO dessert bridge at 225 E State St Wednesday night. Five tables played advancing to high scores with Miss Irene Devlin first and Mrs T C McCracken second before a dessert course.

Henry E. Miller M. D. Hughes PEO Miller Home E. State St Irene Devlin T. C. McCracken

Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound Ad

A vintage-style advertisement promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic for women. It claims benefits by toning the system and easing discomfort from functional disorders, urging readers to buy from their druggist. The copy emphasizes pep, liveliness, and female appeal to men.

Lydia E. Pickham Nature Pinkham Lydia EB. Pinkham

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