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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1940

Page

6

Notable Music Evening At Mrs Stalder Home

Forty guests attended a Monday musicale hosted by Mrs H G Stalder on N College St. Earl Kelly, pianist virtuoso and Akron summer student, performed a challenging program from Beethoven Debussy Liszt and Chopin. Louise Stahl of Cincinnati, former Ohio University Fine Arts faculty, stayed as out of town guest.

H. G. Stalder N. College St Earl Kelly Kelly Akron Athens Ness University Terrace Debussy Ohio University School of Music Musicale Louise Stahl Cincinnati College of Fine Ar Ohio University Stalder Stahl

Notable Travel and Local Happenings Highlight Weekend

The column details numerous residents and visitors with travels to Oklahoma, Phoenix, Chicago, and New York. It notes Miss Mary Stalder preparing to resume art instruction in Manhattan, Kansas, and updates on hospital care for Mrs. Myron Dewey after a hip injury. 4-H Stitchers meet at Arline Race's home with fifteen members and two guests, plus plans for the next gathering in August.

Mary Stalder Columbia University New York City HG. Stalder N. College St Manhattan Kansas Kansas State College of ‘Aericulture and Applied Arts J."d. Pratt Consi Shirley Gary Jackie Toledo Sire Pratt G.M. Shamel Plains Paul Silvas E. State St Boston Mase Wonder Stitchers 4-H Arline Race Mary Nash Yvonne Mahaffey Lillian Goodfellow Catherine Carpenter Catherine Nash

Scrapbook Chronicle Blends Local and World News 1930s

A local collector, Harry Burns, preserves a scrapbook started May 12, 1930, with Lindbergh baby news and Hoover Roosevelt clippings. It spans events from 1930s politics to 1980s incidents, including a 1952 Derby ticket and a Beaumont bridge collapse, kept beside dress-clippings in a pattern book.

Harry Burns Lancaster State Ste Lindbergh Herbert Hoover Franklin D. Roosevelt Bruno Hauptman Dionne England Burns Mise Lucile Friedrich Ohio University National Guard Chauncey Area Frank Gullum Columbus East High SS. Winters Beaumont Athens County

Douglas Family Reunion And Basket Dinner Report

The Douglas family gathered for a Sunday gathering at Be Emerson Douglas's home near Athens on July 28. A noon basket dinner preceded informal social time with many Douglases and related families attending, including Emerson Douglas and numerous spouses children and guests. A McDougal Homecoming is planned for August 4 at the McDougal Church with songs readings special music and volunteer talks by former pupils and teachers followed by a community noon meal.

Douglas Emerson Douglas Athens Her Douglas Harve Douglas Clint Eva Virzene Douglas Everett Dougl Mary Carl Douglas Harold Douglas Patricia Dawson Meeks Vern Stanley Meeks Fred Smith, Jr Ralph ‘Smith Millard] Clouse Barbara Franklin Clouse Dana Sauters Maxine Marlene Sauters Lydia Cain Aldena Donald Paul Cain George Grim Pauline Richard Sammy Grim Floyd Williams Earl Eva Fletcher Roger Roma Lee’ Williams Howard Swindell Gloria Linda Swindell Ralph Perry Sidney Leithelt Emmet ‘Sauters Gerald Alton McDougal McDougal Church

Church and club events brighten midweek calendar

The Woman's Auxiliary of the Inter jamal Typographical Union meets Wednesday at 18 Hudson Ave. Frances Packard hosts. Prof John Moore of California presents a vocal concert at the Church of the Nazarene tonight at 7 48. Thursday brings Nannie Ullom Rebekah Lodge No 583 meeting at LOOF Hall with quilting and supper. An Ice Cream Social by Shade Church Eales Aid Society is set for Thursday evening on the parsonage lawn.

Woman's Auxiliary Inter Jamal ‘Typographical Union Wi Frances Packard Hudson Ave John Moore California Church of the Nazarene Nannie Ullom Rebekah Loof SHADE Eales Aid Society Bewtoanes Ie MM. E

Heat Drives Daily Life to Breaking Point in July Heat

A writer vents about extreme July heat reaching record levels in the western United States. He describes sweating, restless nights, and humorous attempts to cool off, while mocking cheerful remarks about feeling cool. He jokes about July temperatures and seeks relief from the blistering heat.

Felax Hitler Siddie ‘West Tim

Vivian Irvin and Jack Joy Wed at New Lexington

Vivian Irvin of Murray City and Jack Joy of Logan wed in August 1938 at New Lexington. Attended by Helen Locke and Wayne Smart of Haydenville, the couple reside at 130 1 2 Mill St. Athens. Joy is a skating instructor at the Athens Rollercade.

Ana Warie v. Irvin Murray City Athens Cade

First Prize Spiced Cake From Mrs Horn

One woman shares a regional recipe titled First Prize Cake from Mrs E R Horn of 68 W State St. The cake uses sour milk, brown sugar, spices and a meringue topping with pecans. Instructions outline creaming, alternately folding in dry ingredients, and baking 45 minutes in a moderate oven.

Benny E.R. Horn State St

Birthday reception for Mrs. Adeline Phillipe

An informal reception will be held at the home of Mrs. Adeline Phillipe at 62 Stimson Ave Thure say Aug 1 honoring her 93rd birthday. Relatives and friends are invited to greet her between 2 4 PM and 6 PM.

Adeline Phillipe Stimson Ave Thuresay Phillipe Phillips

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