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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1937

Page

7

Woman's Music Club Open Recital At Music Hall

The Woman's Music Club held its annual open recital at Music Hall before about a hundred townspeople. The program featured violin and vocal groups, organ solos, and guest accompanist Earl Kelly. Performers included Miss Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Mrs. L. C. Mitchell, Mrs. Louis Hammerie, Mrs. Carl Nessley, Miss Mary T. Ness, Mrs. Oliver Martin, Mrs. C. C. Robinson, Miss Mary D. Blayney, Miss Helen Hedden Roach, Miss Vera Beard, Miss Irene Whiteman, Miss Frances Hatch, and Miss Frances Hatch. Dressed in pastel gowns, the audience enjoyed varied selections from Haydn to Liszt and Mignon.

Woman’s Music Club Music Hall Earl Kelly Mary Elizabeth Ellis L. C. Mitchell Louis Hammerie Carl Nessley Mary T. Ness Haydn Anne Boleyn Gavotte Tolhurst Helen Hedden Roach Seraglio's Garden Storgren Sinding Grieg Vera Beard Mrs. Robinson Mrs. Martin Mrs. Roach Miss Blayney Miss Hatch

East Side PTA Plans Benefit Bridge Tonight

East Side Parent-Teacher Association hosts a benefit bridge party at the school with auction contract and table games to raise funds for a rest room and first aid cabinet. Mrs. Carl Heck chairs the finance committee with assistants. homemade treats will be served and a cake by Mrs. Raymond Bardin will be awarded. Tickets at the door, and contributions accepted for 100 percent support.

East Side Parent-Teacher Association Carl Heck Neil Thomas Rufus Hopkins Richard McKinstry W. B. Drake Raymond Bardin Finance Committee Rosser W. Washington St

Smoke Masks The Goal For Firemen's Ball In Athens

The Ath ens Fire Department plans the Second Annual Firemen's Ball at Hotel Berry on March 6 from 9 p m to 1 a m. Jimmy Littler's Orchestra and Bill Hawk provide music in two ballrooms. proceeds fund smoke masks and raincoats for fire crews. Tickets are $1 per couple, available from firefighters or at the door. The event aims for social significance with pre and post dinner gatherings.

Athens Fire Department Berry Jimmy Littler Bill Hawk Russell Maple Ball Maple Athens

Texas Pushcart Couple Walks to Parkersburg with Dog Rover

Bolivar Shanghai and his wife Mrs George W Bailey walk from Dallas Texas to Parkersburg West Virginia with their 10 year old dog Rover. They traveled on foot since last July with a small pushcart and two red lanterns and a flag. They passed through Oklahoma Illinois Indiana Ohio and were housed by Salvation Army in Athens. They plan to return to Dallas after visiting Mr Bailey's mother. Discovered at Court and Union Streets this morning by Mrs H J Huffman and reported to The Messenger.

Bolivar Shanghai Rover George W. Bailey Athens Dallas Texas Mr. Bailey Parkersburg W. Va Baileys Salvation Army Oklahoma Illinois Indiana Ohio Bailey PWA Court and Union Sts H. J. Huffman

Social Calendar Highlights Tuesday and Wednesday Meetings

Local clubs and church groups schedule Tuesday events at various homes and venues. Hobson Study Circle and Central PTA Study Group meet at specified addresses with hosts and leaders listed. A Philathea Class meeting, Tuesday Club dinner, and a Progressive Class pot luck are also planned with times and locations provided. Wednesday activities include Highy Study Circle guest lecture on South America, Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary, and East Side Needle Club gatherings with hosts and times.

Highy Study Circle E. 8. Koons High St R. D. Powell South America Alpha Delta Pi Lewis Heil East Side Needle Club L. E. Carpenter May Ave

Married Comrades and Anonymous Letters in a Tragic Mystery

In a tense scene, Mary and Noel read anonymous letters about a supposed affair involving Noel and his father. Mary fears scandal while Noel contemplates possible criminal link to Grandpa Spencer’s pursuit, hinting at a larger, dangerous plot.

Mary Noel Grandpa Spencer

Sensed Danger in Letters to Mary

A character dismisses fears about anonymous letters while suspecting a coming danger. The dialogue reveals tensions over a crime linked to Noel and possible misdirection by a father figure. The exchange underscores distrust and looming suspense in the narrative.

Sequel Message Reveals Warning of Absent Husband

A continuing tale shows a mysterious letter to a wife accusing a husband of following another woman to a yacht. The note hints the writer knows Phil's father’s actions and strongly points to Avis Arlen, suggesting a dangerous family intrigue.

Mary Phil Avis Arlen

Kellogg ALL-Bran Promises Constipation Relief

A dietary guide promotes Kellogg's ALL-Bran as a bulk-rich solution to constipation. It suggests daily two tablespoon portions for each family member, with serving ideas from cereals to muffins. The cereal purportedly adds vitamin B and iron, and is sold by grocers.

Kellogg’s All-Brran Kellogg

Quilt Meeting Planned by Central Ave Methodist Ladies

The Ladies Aid at Central Ave Methodist Church will meet at Mrs Reefer's home 173 Second Bt for an all day quilting on Thursday. Two quilts will be made and a potluck dinner served with a business meeting at 2 p m. Also notes of local obituaries and visits to Nelsonville for P W Hickman funeral.

Central Ave. M. E Ladies Aid Central Ave. Methodist Church Reefer Second Bt

Double Quick Cough Relief Remedy Ad

An old home cough remedy praises a syrup made from granulated sugar and water mixed with Pinex. It claims instant action, throat soothing, and breath clearing, offering a pint of remedy cheaper than store brands and with a money back guarantee.

Legion Auxiliary Reaches 55 Member Quota In District

At a Monday business meeting the Women s Auxiliary of the American Legion announced the district quota of 55 members was achieved with Athens one of four units to reach it. The group reported 14 new members this year and announced upcoming events including a benefit bridge party and an anniversary party as well as officer appointments and a Mid Winter Conference report.

Order of the Eastern Star Athens Eastern Star Club Emma Battin Julia Cable Jessie Drake Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion J. H Dowler Lancaster Anthony Padden Legion Home Child Welfare Committee Auxiliary Marie Moore Walter Baird Poppy Beatrix Rosser M. C. Morrison Columbus Gallipolis

Social Welfare in Athens County Discussed by City Federation

At a well attended Athens City Federation meeting Monday the County-Wide Social Welfare program was presented in dramatized form. Judge Louis Tyroler led a conference with Mrs. Bing and others detailing jail overcrowding needs, health clinics, hospitalization, youth recreation, and community centers. A rummage sale will raise funds for county library materials.

Athens County City Federation Athens City Federation Louis Tyroler 8. H. Bing T. M. Wolfe H. R. McVay Helen Fretz H. C. Pendry Bing Anna K. Price Wolfe Fretz WPA Ashwell J. J. Crumley Forester Scharr

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