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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1936

Page

9

Damrosch Topic at Progressive Club Meeting

Walter Damrosch birthday honors and fiftieth golden jubilee at the New York Metropolitan Opera House were discussed by Mrs. C D Duncan at the Progressive Literary Club gathering hosted by Miss Blanche Finsterwald on Franklin Ave Tuesday night. The session opened with the club singing America The Beautiful and included a discussion of world famous paintings named in roll call. Plans for the next meeting were set and refreshments followed.

Walter Damrosch New York Metropolitan Angelus Gleaners

Presbyterian Fraternity Pledges Ten Students

Pi Chi Epsilon pledges ten men including Russell Parker Manley Ford Renice Lansing William Watterson Paul Wood Eddie Wolf Alden Pratt Robert Moyer Eddie Dunn and John Turnbull. Mr John Finsterwald and Mrs Finsterwald have returned home from Columbus after his recent operation.

Pi Chi Epsilon the Presbyterian Church Russell Parker Manley Ford Renice Lansing William Watterson Paul Wood Eddie Wolf Alden Pratt Robert Moyer Eddie Dunn John Turnbull

Birthday Rally Tonight Promises Fundraiser Dance in Athens

The note invites people to three dances in Athens to raise funds for the needy. It frames the event as a unifying effort across political lines and stresses the communal goal amid uncertainty.

Charity Birthday Ball Night in Athens Draws Big Turnout

Charity events across Athens raise funds for infant care and the Springs Foundation. Seventy percent of ticket proceeds stay local. remaining funds go to the Springs Foundation. Dancing runs nine to one at Hotel Berry Eagles Hall and the Men’s Union with live bands and a Columbus floor show. Entrance includes prize table and guest receptions.

Berry and Eagles Athens Hotel Berry Nnfarm Springs Foundation Len B Jimmy Littler Ted Toll Eagles Hall Ohio University Columbus

Delahanty Dies Bloodied Former Major Leagues Player

Joe Delahan former star major league baseball player died today of a hemorrhage. The report notes his career highlight and the circumstances of illness.

Delahanty LAND Upi Joe Delahan Cass

Mothersingers Unite at Southeast District PTA Conference

The Mothersingers chorus representing West Side East Side and Central PTA groups performed at the thirteenth annual Southeastern District conference in Nelsonville on Wednesday. Led by director Miss Joy Cutler with pianist Mrs Raymond Connett, the program featured The Virgin Slumber Song Reveries and Tally Ho. Other Athens attendees included Mrs C Bird district report and officers Mrs L C Staats secretary. Also I O O F and Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge members plan a Friday gathering at the temple with an 830pm program and 730pm business meeting.

Mothersingers West Side East Side Central Parent-Teacher Association Ohio Congress of Parent- Teachers Nelsonville E. W. Bingman J. E. Kern Homer Brown William Fred Barker Phillip Faine E. J John Dowler Ray Slaughter Guy Bolen Joy Cutler Raymond Connett Roger Olie Speaks Leoni Athens L. C. Staats Nannie Allom Rebekah Temple North Court St

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Blackwood at 90

Friends and neighbors gathered at 46 Morris Ave Wednesday afternoon to honor Mrs Mary E Blackwood on her ninetyeth birthday. Guests included Mrs C M Copeland Mrs W B Bentley and many more. Will Connett baked the large green and white cake served with ice cream.

Mary E. Blackwood Blackwood James Day Morris Ave C. M. Copeland W. B. Bentley C. D. Morrisan Martha Dee Rose Morrison C. W. Gross John Gross H. L. Wheaton John Sprague Ella Edgar L. H. Blackwood Ardilla Shuster Mina Fry Howard Stout Glen Staneart George Good Will Connett

Norma Jean flies to Grandma's by air

Norma Jean Dry eight, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Dry, traveled by airplane to visit her grandmother Mrs. Fannie Cope in Canton and returned to Athens the same day. Local pilot Bob Swift flew from Athens at 10:30 am, reaching Canton in about one hour ten minutes. The girl, who has flown since age two, braved snow and cold in a whipcord flying suit under her snow outfit.

Norma Jean Dry Mrs. Claude Dry Grandma's Athens Norma Jean Bob Swift Canton America

Mrs L V Brown Hosts Episcopal Auxiliary Meeting

Members of the Women's Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church met at 1412 W Washington St Tuesday afternoon. After a brief business session refreshments were served by hostess Mrs L V Brown to twelve members present.

Women’s Auxiliary of The Episcopal Church

Maecenas Club Hears Hawaiian Islands History Paper

Maecenas Literary Club met at 69 West State Street with Mrs. J R Harvey presiding. Mrs H M Brookins read a paper on The History of Hawaiian Islands. The next gathering is a Valentine party and dinner on February 14.

Maecenas Literary Club J. R. Harvey W. State St Mra. F. C. Tribe H. M. Brookins Hawaiian Islands Kline Cincinnati Harvey

Red Cross Appeals for Coal Heating Stove for Needy Family

Local Red Cross headquarters seeks a coal heating stove for a father mother and five children living in a two room shack near Salem. Their home burned over a year ago, the family is on direct relief, the father was injured in a mine and has not received compensation, and another baby is due. Call 651 if you can help.

Salem Red Cross

Married Comrades A Sequel to Given in Marriage

Adele Garrison portrays a domestic scene where Betty Gibbs challenges Junior and Roderick over a visiting arrangement. Tension rises as jealous feelings surface among the children while adults discuss plans for a mountain trip and babysitting. The episode ends on a cliffhanger about whether Roderick stays or goes.

Roderick Betty Junior Fillip Dicky

Social Calendar for Jan 30 31 Across Groups

Social events listed include AAUW Consumer Group talk on spring fabrics at Women's Faculty Club Thursday 7 p m and Bishop Class meeting at 53 Central Ave Thursday 7 p m. Also President's Balls at Hotel Berry Hayles Hall Men’s Union dance at Ohio University Faculty on Thursday 9 p m informal dress. Friday events: Mechanicsburg PTA 7 30 p m in school, League of Women Voters menu supper 8 30 p m in Chamber of Commerce rooms, Noble Grands Club postponed, Child Study Club 7 30 p m with Mrs Ime Hoff, Mrs Ayres topic leader, Woman's Home Missionary Society meeting at 7 p m at Mrs Dahl's home.

AAUW Gladya Winegar Bishop Central Ave M. EF Oliver Dahl Mechanicsburg Parent-Teacher Association League of Women Voters Chamber of Commerce Noble Grands Club I. N. Mee Harg New Marshfield Rd

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Toca Damrosch Presbyterian Fraternity John Finsterwald Mrs. Finsterwald Laren Auendal Hannig Cora Nani Kenian Temple No. 173 Na Wood Mary Knox Beatrix Rosser M. E van Dyke P. C Bessie Josephine Lamborn Margaret McHarg Man Hannah Mills Haning Jong Khian Sisters H. T. Wise Franklin Avé Bellaire Mr. Olson Hotel Wat Yew Peggy Jean Orther PTA Dr. Scholl COE Crochran’s S. Court St M and H M. and H. Circle I. N. McHarg Bessie Cooley Nancy Hannah Mills Matie Pritchard Blanche Gardner McHarg Grandma Zora Bowden Fannie Cope Rs. L. V. Brown Maecenas Club Hawaiian Isle Adele Garrison Rod Baby Faith Betty Gibbs Katherine Aede Gales Sislers Rauch's Bakery Merode Cedar Pak Mountain Mist South Court Street McHenry Roth the Gas Company Gallipolis Middleport Logan
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