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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1944

Page

8

Lansing Hatfield Virginia Baritone To Be Heard Here Tonight

Lansing Hatfield the Metropolitan baritone returns to perform here in a Memorial Tonight. Born in Franklin Virginia and raised in Hickory North Carolina he studied at Peabody and Lenoir Rhyne. His career spans New York concerts Broadway roles St Louis Opera and Metropolitan auditions winning fame for his energetic stage presence and strong voice.

Lansing Hatfield Conservatory OF Music Franklin Virginia Hickory North Carolina Lenoir Rhyne College Hatfield Peabody Conservatory of Music Baltimore New York Grace Moore Dorky Joe Randall's Island New York City American Lyric Theatre Young Hatfield Webster Douglas Moore Stephen Vincent Benet the Devil Daniel Webster Cry Clarence Loomis Sarah Newmayer Stephen Foster Brian Tolliver ST. Louis Lansing West Virginia Memorial Auditorium Athens

Legion Auxiliary Wins Award at Unit Conference

Four Athens area women returned from Columbus where the 20th annual mid winter conference of the American Legion Auxiliary Ohio Department awarded three Eighth District members in the membership contest, with honors going to Athens Glouster and Lancaster. The event featured 11 classes in a school of instruction, with speeches by national and department leaders. Meanwhile local society notes include visits by military families and FBI employment in Washington, and the March Willing Workers meeting at Lena Gould’s home with quilting and contests.

Ralph Straw L. M. Williams C. J. Ailstock Frank L. Harvey Columbus American Legion Auxiliary Department of Ohio Deshler-Wallick Hotel Athens Carl Zeller Department Glouster Lancaster Arthur Milton Davidson Homer Chaillaux National American Legion Lawrence Smith Gwendolyn McDowell Smith Ross Williams Martin Coffee

PTA Conference Date Shifted to March 18 in Athens

The southeastern Ohio district meeting of the Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers will be held in the Little Theater at Athens High School on Saturday March 18 with registration from 9 30 to 10 a m The change moves the date from March 11. Also noted is Pvt Carl D Howard returning today from a 12 day furlough to visit relatives and attend his grandmother Mrs Mary Lucille Syx s funeral in Chauncey The Bjornsons Arminta Morrison and baby Gary are mentioned in relation to Mrs Bjornson s mother Mrs M C Morrison of Marietta Ave who left for Quonset Point R I during the weekend.

Southeastern Ohio Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers Little Theater Athens High School Carl D. Howard Camp Croft South Carolina Mary Lucille Syx Chauncey

Tonight's Program Of Classical Vocal And Piano Selections

A concert program listing pieces including Viva Henri IV aria from Simon Boccanegra Der Wanderer and The Omnipotence by Franz Schubert Aria Il lacerato spirito Intermission Soli Three Ecossaises Chopin Mr Antonio Lora Pilgrim's Song by Tschaikowsky The Lord's Prayer Malotte and multiple American folk and spiritual songs arranged by Bacon Burleigh Gaul and others with The Erie Canal and Ride On The Gospel Train selections.

Henri IV F. Bibb Edward Purcell der Wanderer der Musensohn Franz Schubert Simon Boccanegra Giuseppe Verdi Chopin Rachmaninoff Antonio Lora Peter Lilyitch Tschaikowsky Tom O'Devon Kennedy Russell Sidney Homer Albert Hay Malotte N. Carolina Erie Canal Ernst Bacon H. T. Burleigh King Jesus Harvey Gaul

Son Sends 50 Roses for Mother's 50th Birthday

In the Central Pacific Sergt. Albert Bodenclos writes to the Home Front editor of the Cleveland Press to mail his mother Mrs. Albert Bodenclos Sr. a bouquet of 50 roses for her 50th birthday. He spends much of his pay on the gift while he has been away nearly four years.

Pacffc Sergt Albert Bodenclos Strongsville Cleveland Ohio Cleveland Press

American Girls Bring Fudge Jitterbugging To Soldiers

Two American Red Cross volunteers Peggy Preng and Francis Wild returned from a 900 mile jeep trip through China’s southwest near enemy areas. They visited 16 outposts, distributed fudge and gifts, led community singing, and staged jitterbug numbers in camp mess halls. The pair worked with Lt. Gen. Stilwell’s Y forces and teamed with Red Cross men to boost morale among soldiers facing hardship and risk.

Clyde Farnsworth China U. S Katherine Peggy) Preng Coventry Rd Columbus Francis Wild Aurora N. Y Red Cross Military Welfare Miss Wild Red Cross Special Services Joseph W. Stilwell Pfeng Little Theater Pfc Eric (the Great) Braun Trenton N. J Corp Harvey T. Dack Hollywood Calif

Club Calendar Highlights Local Meetings This Week

Monday events include Esther Class at 7 30 p m with Mrs Lewis Maynard 44 Maplewood Drive and Hathamar Class pot luck supper at 6 30 p m at the church Bring covered dish own table service Wesleyan Service Guild meets March 6 5 30 p m at Business and Professional Women's Club Cline Building with Pearl Mason speaker A cost dinner served One W E A Review meets 7 30 p m IOOF Hall potluck after Philathea Class Tuesday 7 30 p m with Mrs Mildred Robinson 95 E State St Tuesday Club 7 30 p m at Cottage Tea Room Dr H T Houf speaks on The Religion of the Jews Also Hobson Study Circle 7 30 p m at Mrs Carl House 152 Morris Ave Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary 8 p m not Monday Tara Sayre Study Circle with Mrs C E Fortney 167 N Lancaster St 2 p m Social Literary Club 7 30 p m Cottage Tea Room Mrs L J Addis cott program Russian Novel Plains Child Study Club 7 p m at Mrs A E DaugnEr Marine Asme and Navy Wives Club 104 Hotel Berry March 7 00 p m

Hathamar First Methodist Church Wesleyan Service Guild Business and Professional Women’s Club Cline Building Hobson Study Circle Carl Morris Ave Clarence Wyckoff

Parents Need Delinquency Lectures

Ruth Millett argues that juvenile delinquency blames parents more than youths and urges schools to run parent courses. She proposes weekly sessions to educate parents about adolescent needs, followed by discussions of personal family problems and guidance for better home environments.

Love's Fair Horizon Sequel in a Graham Farm Mystery

Madge Graham hides in law and memory as Major Hugh Grantland and Lee Chow seek shelter in the Graham Long Island farmhouse. Madge uses nursing skill to assess Lee Chow while Hugh explores a hidden pharmacopoeia and contemplates discreet aid for his ill companion.

Madge Graham Hugh Grantland Charles Spencer Graham Long Island Grantland Lee Chow Madge Hugh Hugh Lemons

Safety-First Aids for Doing Your Own Home Dry Cleaning

This notice offers practical home dry cleaning tips amid a labor shortage in the industry. It warns against flammable solvents, advises outdoor or ventilated work, and stresses using cotton cloth with solvents. It covers spot removal, ink stains, and oily stains with specific methods and cautions.

Mind Your Manners On Sympathy And Contact In Wartime

A wartime etiquette piece guides readers on handling missing soldiers and newborns. It recommends sending a supportive note when a soldier is missing, informing others who offered sympathy, avoiding public comment to wounded soldiers, limiting calls to new mothers, and avoiding pity while offering encouragement. The piece promotes tactful responses and offers a suggested approach for visiting new mothers.

Extra Training Needed for Post War Job

The head of a New York business school says many secretaries, stenographers and typists are taking refresher courses at night as postwar job competition rises. Refresher programs could help thousands of newcomers and prevent unemployed workers who got by in wartime from being left behind. Inefficient workers will be first to go when cash customers demand efficiency and courtesy.

New York Business School

Extra Pillows to Comfort a Patient

Mary Beard of the American Red Cross argues patients need the right number and size of pillows. She describes proper pillow elevation for head and chest, and step by step methods to rearrange, lift, and position pillows to maintain alignment and comfort for weak or recovering patients.

Mary Beard Nursing Service American Red Cross

Men Can Borrow Page From Wife s Grooming Book

A woman reader urges husbands and sons to adopt deodorants and anti perspirants to stay fresh. She cites a manufacturer survey showing 30 percent of users are tough fisted men and suggests practical storage and testing tips for moisture and odor control.

Oneodorant

Bargain Hunting Taxpayers See Tax Offices Busy

New York reporters note income tax bargain hunters visiting multiple tax offices to seek the lowest possible return. Three shoppers admitted they visited several offices to reduce their payments, while the department processes about 8,500 returns daily. Collector William J. Pedrick said shopping around is not prohibited.

New York William J. Pedrick

Also Mentioned on This Page

Metropolitan Virginia Music Federation Bristol Herald Courier Legion Auxiliary Roger J. Jones Elmwood Place Fairmont Army Airfield Lincoln Nebraska Capt Roger J. Jones, Jr John Jones Dorothy Gentry J. R. Gentry N. Congress St Washington, D. C Federal Bureau of Investigation Edith Jordan Air Service Command Patterson Field Fairfield Cecil McGlone Richland Ave C. H. Harris the Messenger Associated Press Editors Lena Gould Lena Starlin Olive Morrison Carrie Decker Ora Copeland PTA G. B. Bjjornson Arminta Morrison Gary Bjornson M. C Morrison Marietta Ave Duri Esther The Christian Church Lewis Maynard Maplewood Drive IOOF Philathea First Christian Church Mildred Robinson E. State St Oo Alpha Delta Pi J. B. Roberts Franklin Ave Sayre C. E. Fortney Lancaster St Social Literary Club Oliver Martin Cottage L. J. Addiscott Ooo Plains Child Study Club A. E. Daugner O Marine Asme Navy Wives Club Ruth Millett Oou Adele Garrison Galsworthy Aunt Anne Dicky Soney Alicia Hart Orleans Athens Pharmacy N. Court St
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