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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1938

Page

7

Athens Musicians to be Heard in Ohio University Symphony

Ohio University Symphony Orchestra concert in Alumni Memorial Auditorium on Sunday evening March 6 features Athens and surrounding community musicians including Mrs L C Mitchell Mrs Louis Hammerle Miss Mary Elizabeth Ellis Dr Edwin T Hellebrandt Joseph Thackrey Virginia Segale Grace Wood Jean Crawford Robert Brashares Enterprise Robert Mann Nelsonville Robert Faires Chesterhill Nancy Schaefer Pomeroy and Robert McCutchan Logan Conducted by Prof DeForest W Ingerham with performers from university and outside the campus No admission charged for Sunday concerts during the school year

Athens Ohio University Symphony Orchestra Alumni Memorial Auditorium L. C. Mitchell Louis Hammerle Mary Elizabeth Ellis Edwin T. Hellebrandt Joseph Thackrey Virginia Segale Grace Wood Jean Crawford Robert Brashares Enterprise Robert Mann Nelsonville Robert Faires Chesterhill Nancy Schaefer Pomeroy Robert McCutchan Logan DeForest W. Ingerham School of Music

Hobson Club Discusses Florida Papers at Meeting

The Hobson Study Circle met at Mrs. Fred H. McCoy’s home with 21 members and two guests. Vice president Mrs. Frank Cross presided in the absence of the president as Mrs. N S Welk and Mrs. Wilson Norris presented entertaining Florida papers with shells and pictures. Green and white refreshments reflected St Patrick’s Day.

Hobson Study Circle Fred H. McCoy Frank Cross N. S. Welk Wilson Norris Florida Betty Hoyt McCoy William Whyte Clarence Laughlin Charles Jordan

Martzolff Class To Have Party Wednesday

Sunday School Class of the First Methodist Episcopal Church hosts a Wednesday party for adults. A 6 p.m. potluck dinner precedes a 7:30 p.m. social with singing and entertainment. At 10 p.m. a Mutual Broadcast System program features speakers Bishop Edwin Hughes Bruce Barton and Arthur Compton with Jeannette McDonald singing.

Hollywood

Legion Auxiliary Hears Talk on Civic Betterment Meeting

The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall Tuesday. Speaker Gordon Bush addressed Betterment of the Civic Community. A mid winter Columbus conference report followed. Miss Marjorie Malone sang two songs and Miss Virginia Segale with Miss Alice Maccombs played violin. Hostesses for April are listed. Mrs N S Welk left for Newark to visit relatives.

American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Legion Hall Gordon Bush Columbus Marjorie Malone Danny Boy Virginia Segale Alice Maccombs Frances Frebault Laura Briggs Fishinger Martin Josten Nellie Griswold Leta McLaughlin Mable Sisson O. C. Chapman N. S. Welk Second St Newark Burt Coss

Mrs Pearson Tells Of Years Spent In China

The Sayre Study Club met at 99 Morris Ave to hear Mrs Frederick Pearson recall three years in China. Mrs O E McClure read on Conservation and both women described customs, brought Chinese articles, and discussed the topic after questions. The meeting included rugs chests pictures and notes from China.

Sayre Study Club Frederick Pearson Morris Ave Conservation O. E. McClure China

City Federation Sets March 7 Business Session

Athens City Federation will hold its annual meeting Monday March 7 at 2 30 p m in the Chamber of Commerce room. The Athens Needle Club hosts with quilts knitting rugs and other handiwork on display. Members should bring items by 10 a m Monday for display and add ownership tags to every contribution.

Athens City Federation Chamber of Commerce Athens Needle Club Federation Needle Club

Street drinkers fined in West Plains

Street drinkers on streets alleys and stairways in West Plains are fined from 1 to 50 cents? actually dollars. The notice also reports mahogany becoming cheap again rivalling oak as a popular furnishing material due to new sources of supply.

West Plains

Marriage A Sequel to Married Comrades

Adele Garrison portrays a cunning hotel room plot where Miss Whitlock and her companion request bolts and hidden passageways to ensure privacy. The hotel manager agrees, outlining possible alterations while tension builds over a potential threat and a planned dinner surprise.

Stars Say For Thursday March 8 Warns Caution In Finances

The column warns of high activity in lunar aspects that day and cautions against speculation and loans. It notes a lively year ahead for those born on the day, with increased energy but many ventures risky. A child born then may be energetic yet prone to speculative schemes.

Community Calendar of Athens County Organizations

Readable notices span clubs and churches with meetings in Rufus Putnam Hall IOOF Hall and various homes. Highlights include Daughters of Union Veterans, League of Women Voters on Equal Rights Amendment, Church of God groups, and planning for birthday celebrations and potluck events. Funeral attendees for Mr. John Dana and related family visits are listed.

League of Women Voters Board Meeting Review

The League of Women Voters held a board meeting at Mrs. Anna Price’s home with about ten members. President Mrs. J. J. Crumley outlined plans for the next meeting at Mrs. W. G. Seaman’s home, featuring Miss Louise Field on the Equal Rights Amendment. The group also planned to send Mrs. Crumley to the State board meeting in Columbus.

League of Women Voters William G. Seaman N. College St Louise Fields Anna Price Elmwood Place J. J. Crumley W. G. Seaman Louise Field Crumley Columbus

Modern Pioneers in Caravan To Northwest Diary Daily

The 1938 Northwest Caravan members keep daily diaries as they travel from Massachusetts to the Northwest with West Newton Pennsylvania stops. Excerpts from Milo Scott and Amos Porter describe first week boat building, cold weather, room decora tions, and a journey from Pittsburgh to Marietta plus notes on Litchfield and New Preston Connecticut. The Ewings chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution awards honorary active membership to William James Farrell and Milo Scott. Eastside Sewing Club meets at Mrs. L. E. Carpenter’s home.

O. D. Dailey Northwest Massachusetts Ohio West Newton Northwest Territory George Washington Washington Ohio River Pittsburgh Marietta Milo Scott Allensville Fischer Henry Maxon Athens William James Farrell New Preston Connecticut Lake View House Litchfield Conn Harriet Beecher Stowe Mount Tom Lake Mounttain Woodville Eugene O’neil Desire Empire State Amos Porter William James Farrell New Preston Scott Ohio Country Ewings Sons of the American Revolution James Farrel

Birthday Dinner for Mrs Lawson Daughters’ Shared Day

Mrs George C Lawson entertained with a joint birthday dinner on February 27 honoring her two daughters Mrs E W Jones Huntington West Virginia and Mrs L W Cole Marietta Both daughters share the same birthday Also present were Mrs Lawson s son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs H M Lawson Columbus and Mrs C C Lawson February birthdays including Evelyn and Lowell Jones of Huntington W V and W G Miller and daughter Mary Ann Columbus with Mrs Pauline Carol and daughter Gene plus Miss Suzane Stansberry all of Athens

George C. Lawson E. W. Jones Huntington W. Va L. W. Cole Marietta Lawson H. M. Lawson Columbus C. C. Lawson Evelyn Lowell W. G. Miller Mary Ann Pauline Carol Gene Suzane Stansberry Athens

Woolleys Host Tuesday Club Evening at Home

Mr and Mrs John J Woolley of 169 N Congress St hosted the Tuesday Club. At 6 30 dinner was served to eight guests including Hal Rowland Edgar Dowell Elsie Druggan John Newcomb Mary Connett and Anne Pickering. Mr Woolley spoke on As a Lawyer Sees It followed by club discussion.

John J. Woolley N. Congress St Hal Rowland Edgar Dowell Elsie Druggan John Newcomb Mary Connett Anne Pickering

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O.oo Hobson Mrs. Swart Stitch and Chatter Club Pauline Swart Hill St Glouster Anna Mae Brunton Elizabeth Lewis Dorothy Higgins Elma Lehew Fay Clemons Swart Clemons Hollister Martzolff Legion Auxiliary Chi Omega Jane Bush Schenectady N. Y Jane and Janet Savage Wellsville Marjorie Colvig Keeling Dorothy Pencke Arlington Lyle L. Brown Grosvenor St Beverly Jean City Federation Snow White The Thriet Clover Farm Worth Adele Garrison Meddlers Carpenter Philip Veritzen Miss Whitlock Mr. Milner New York City Mary the Stars By Genevieve Kemble Stow C. D. Shafer CO Athens, Ohio Exelee Athens County Council For Childhood Education Rufus Putnam Daughters of Union Veterans IOOF Ladies of the Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Church of God George Hartley Richland Ave Ralph Pinkerton Church of God Wayne France Lydia Lash Evans Fred Weber Columbia Ave Ladies Aid Society of the Richland Ave. M. P Ladies Aid Society Central Avenue Methodist Church Nora Dahl Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge No I.C.C.F Presbyterian Church Frank B. Dilley Athens Grange Poe Audrey Dinsmore John Dana J.P. Dana University Terrace Larry Bebout Thomas Butler Jay Bursh Max Whistler Delmer Strang Anthony Grant Lister Grant Hugo Young Harold Young Ralph Nederheiser 000 League of Women Voters Board Meeting Eastside Sewing Club L. E. Carpenter May Ave Hamilton Cornwell & Co Athens Jewelers Woolleys Lydia FE. Pinkham Nature Lydia E. Pinkham Steppe Athens Street McKee's McKee Drug CO Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Company
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