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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1940

Page

6

January Meeting of Woman's Music Club Hosts Interesting Program

Mrs. Fred McKay welcomed members at 37 Elmwood Place with Mrs. W B Drake assisting. Mrs. Philip Peterson presided in Mrs. L C Mitchells absence. The discussion on Early Nineteenth Century composers featured Beethoven Weber Schubert and Rossini with several vocal and piano performances by club members. Guests included Mrs J Holiday Cline Mrs F W Bush and Miss Edith Wray.

Woman's Music Club Fred McKay Elmwood Place W. B. Drake L. C. Mitchell Philip Peterson Presidea Margaret A. Benedict Raymer McQuiston Beethoven Weber Schubert Rossini Rush Elliott Carmen Church Hark the Lark Sylvia William Ruston A. R. Kresge Sarah Jones Carl Nessley F. P. Bundy Gretchen Clara Kuenzli Irene Witham J. Halliday Cline F. W. Bush Music Club Edith Wray

She Had a 500 Grand Time in Athens

A fragment indicates a figure of 500000 dollars tied to a person connected to Athens Ohio. The brief text mentions a turban clip and an assay related to the sum. Details are incomplete but imply a high value tied to a local event or person.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio

Mrs Matthews Presents AAUW Review of The Nazarene

Mrs Charles G Matthews will review Sholem Aschs The Nazarene at AAUW Book Review meeting. The session 7 30 p m at the Faculty Women's Club will provide a complete resume of the acclaimed novel. All interested are invited to attend Thursday night.

the Nazarene Sholem Asch Charles G. Matthews Book Review of Aa.u.w Faculty

Shriners and Wives Attend Aladdin Temple Ball

Local Shriners and their wives plan to travel to Columbus on Friday February 2 to join Aladdin Temple’s Potentate’s Ball at the Masonic Temple. The event honors the Shrine’s new leader William M Billy James president Lilley Building and Loan Co Columbus and a former show business figure. Chas E Cameron serves as local party organizer.

Columbus Aladdin Temple Masonic Temple William M Billy” James Lilley Building & Loan Co Ohio Chas. E. Cameron

Faculty Women Club Bridge Night At Club House

Forty three members of the Faculty Women's Club played bridge and Chinese checkers at a dessert bridge Monday night at the Club House on 8 College St. Prizes went to Dr Florence Justin, Miss Clara DeLand, and Miss Mary Leonard won in Chinese checkers. Dessert and coffee were served. arrangements were by the social committee led by Miss Margaret Osgood.

College St Florence Justin Clara DeLand Mary Leonard

Midnight Soup Sets New Style For Late Nite Snacks

An Athens host and hostess sparked a vogue shift at midnight with noodle soup replacing cheese and crackers. Guests praised hot soup as a soothing, sleep-inducing alternative, with other parties offering tomato celery and clam chowder as late offerings. Sammy Kaye reportedly prefers soup at 4 am for a better sleep, per his publicity adviser. The article also notes a Chiefs Club meeting and a novel jewelry trend of diamond-studded flower-pot necklaces.

Athens Sammy Kaye Sammy

Valentines Leap Year Coed Prom Planned at Ohio U Gym

Ohio University plans its third annual Coed Prom in the Men's Gym on Leap Year Wednesday. Rex Koons' band will play, doors open 9 to 10, no grand march, and coeds will escort guests and cover all expenses. Last year the Sadia Hawkins dance drew about 500 participants and is expected to exceed that number.

Ohio University Sadia Hawkins Rex Koons O. U. Women's League Dr. Dawes Ewing John Erskine MGM Tom Sawyer

Club Meeting Calendar and Birth Announcement

A list of Tuesday and Wednesday club meetings including W B A Friendly Circle at Mrs. Ernest Baughman’s home and other group gatherings. Also announces the birth of a son Gerald Leroy to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ulbrich with grandparents named Bowles and Ulbrich.

W. B. A. Friendly Circle Ernest Baughman Bessie Perry Board of Control of League of Women Voters Wm. Shepherd Morris Ave C. M. Bookman State Department Clarence Ulbrich Allendale Gerald Leroy J. E. Bowles Athens C. W. Ulbrich New Marshfield Rd

Harp Role Sparks Drama Plan in Sag Harbor Estate

Madge Graham discusses with theatrical boss Philip Veriteen Olina’s desire for a minor harpist role in a forthcoming play. Veriteen quickly shifts from reluctance to action, arranging an interpolated part and even offering to cover related telephone costs as rehearsals begin.

Philip Veriteen Sag Harbor Olina Madge Graham Veritzen Madge Philip Veritzen

Harp delivery plans spark consent for Olina

Adele Garrison sketches a scene where Mr Veritzen arranges three harps to arrive in three hours for Olina. Olina announces her mother's consent, while Veritzen wrestles with parental approval and the upcoming harp audition.

Congo Maisie at the Athena theater opens with Maisie abroad

Ann Sothern returns as Maisie in Congo Maisie at the Athena. John Carroll co stars with Rita Johnson and others in a tale of a show girl stranded on the African coast who proves game and wins a white doctor and wins over the natives with song and small tricks.

Africa Congo Maisie Athena Theater Ann Sothern John Carroll Hollywood Rita Johnson Shepperd Strudwick J. M. Kerrigan E. E. Clive Miss Sothern Carroll

Personal Notes From Florida Frost Affected Fruit Loss

A postcard from Miami dated January 25 reports heavy frost damaging fruit. Samuel H. Jellison of The Plains, wintering in Florida, writes of the frost. A. P. Linscott and wife, 33 Moore Ave, are visiting Orlando for the winter. Mrs. Fred Woodruff, her daughters Freda and Donnalee, and John Wyatt traveled to Columbus and Marion to attend the funeral and burial of E. M. Stout.

Miami Fla Samuel H. Jellison Mr. Jellison the Plains Florida A. P. Linscott Moore Ave Orlando Fred Woodruff Freda and Donnalee John Wyatt Columbus Marion E. M. Stout

Freshen Petit Point With Careful Dry Cleaning

Advice on maintaining heirloom petit point colors includes dry cleaning as safest. Home cleaning suggests laying the work flat and gently brushing with carbon tetrachloride, using minimal liquid, then blotting with a clean cloth. The article notes Leigh Hunt’s habit of wearing a loose-flowing printed nightie.

Sleep Is Nature's Treatment for Real Beauty

Beauty and health experts urge seven to eight hours of deep sleep nightly for clear skin bright eyes and well being. Choose a well built mattress that suits you and keep it in good condition. Sleep without a pillow if comfortable and air bed covers daily for a healthier eight hours each night.

Round About the Town musings and theater plans

A collage of local musings covers song title debates diet quirks in-laws and coffee, theater choices between Noel Coward and Hamlet, a Red Cross training trip to Washington, stamp collecting, auditorium redecorating and a playful painting idea, ending with infantry style costume notes for The Warrior’s Husband auditions.

Ellen Biddle Washington, D. C Red Cross

Birthday Ball in Athens to Benefit Infantile Paralysis Fund

The President's Birthday Ball in Athens will be held on Saturday February 10 at the Hotel Berry to aid the infantile paralysis fund. Mrs Margaret Weinstein third vice president of the Woman's International Typographical Union arrives January 31 from Cleveland to install local officers. She will stay with Mrs Harold S Davis and the meeting at 730 pm in City Hall discusses the Apr Typ graphical convention.

W.la City Hall Weinstein Cleveland Social Sewing Society Clyde Hines May Ave Athens Berry Margaret Weinstein Woman's International Typographical Union Harold S.davis Woodard Ave W.ia

Make Your Own Pinex Cough Remedy At Home

A home remedy offers quick cough relief by mixing a sugar syrup with 2 1/2 ounces of Pinex to yield a pint of cough syrup. It claims to loosen phlegm soothe irritated membranes and clear air passages. The ad promises money back if not satisfactory and notes the product contains Norway Pine and guaiacol.

Also Mentioned on This Page

New York Ball Adolph Spreckels Matthews AAUW Faculty Women’s Club Margaret Osgood George N. Burger L. J. Otis Margaret Davis Virginia Harger Sybil Gilmore Maisie Burns Richard DIX Patrick Reno Big Guy Gully Bruce Cabot Jacqueline Wells Harry Carey By Marian Bush Reeder Chiefs Past Chiefs Club Elizabeth Harvey Georgia Kilpatrick Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Mayfair Gaseco Sewing Club Richard Bucher Brown Ave West Side P.T.A Evan Edwards Second St Mabel Darst Woman's Home First Methodist Church Pocahontas Lodge Red Men's Hall Doe Oliia Olga Adele Garrison Maman Mr. Veritzen Petit Point Leigh Hunt Eee Oo A&p N. Kern ST E. Carpenter St Alicia Hart Charlie Barnet Kay Kyser Barry Connie Bennett Noel Coward Cols Maurice Evans Jackie Martin Helsinki Finland Henry Garrett Vern Smolik Mrs. Weinstein W.1. A Gallaher’s
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