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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1953

Page

6

Brahms Symphony No 1 Highlighted By Ohio University Orchestra

The Ohio University Symphony Orchestra conducted by DeForest W. Ingerman presented Brahms Symphony No. 1 in C Minor in Memorial Auditorium. The performance featured strong strings and powerful crescendos, with notable fourth movement climaxes. Handel’s Water Music Suite and a Concerto for four violins with string orchestra were also performed, improving as the concert progressed.

Ohio University Symphony Orchestra Memorial Auditorium Johannes Brahms DeForest W. Ingerham Brahms Cresendo Handel

Ohio State Music Winners Named in Young Artist and Student Auditions

The Ohio Federation of Music Clubs announced state winners in young artist and student musician auditions. Winners include Theodore Rehl and Joan Terr in piano, Howard Tuvelle and Joan Chismar and William Appling in piano, Shirley Ann Givens in violin, and Patricia Jane Rodgers and Lucille Foster in voice. State winners advance to Detroit for district auditions March 14, with final judging by NFMC in New York City April 10 to 18. The National Students Musician prize is $500.

Ohio Ohio Federation of Music Clubs Theodore Rehl Oberlin Joan Terr Cleveland Howard Tuvelle Springfield Joan Chismar Canton William Appling Shirley Ann Givens Louisville Voice Patricia Jane Rodgers Wyoming Lucille Foster Cincinnati Detroit Mich Indiana Michigan National Federation of Music Clubs New York City

Guest Night Held by Intermediate Circle of Child Conservation League

The Intermediate Circle of the Child Conservation League hosted a guest night on February 25 at Mrs. Arthur Cornwell’s home, 40 Morris Ave. Members and guests enjoyed games and refreshments. next meeting is March 25 with co hosts Mrs. Charles Fulks and Mrs. Walter Cornwell.

Intermediate Circle of the Child Conservation League Arthur Cornwell Morris Ave William Biggers Kermit Blosser Carl Clifford John G. Cline Walter Cornwell Carl Gustavson Martin L. Hecht Roger Jones, Jr Don Keffer Frank Nolan Frank Rauch, Jr Fred Schleicher Henri Selber James Snyder Gerald Stauffer Carl Tom Patrick White Peter Peter B. Seel Kenneth Begg Richard Vaughan Edward A. Sprague Herbert Kelley Paul Ferry John Cady Thomas Rose Wilson Baker Richard Banks Charles Fulks

Marriage of Louise Neal and Richard Johnston

Friday evening March 6 at the Nazarene church parsonage a double ring ceremony united Miss Louise Neal daughter of Mrs. Alah Cline of The Plains and Richard Johnston son of Mrs. Gertrude Johnston of Chauncey. Rev Lena Branden burg officiated. The couple will reside in Athens with Johnston employed by OWL and Southern Ohio Electric Co and Neal by McBee Co in Athens.

Louise Neal Alah Cline the Plains Richard Johnston Gertrude Johnston Chauncey Lena Brandenburg Nazarene Church Neal Cantor Johnston The McBee Co Athens Johnson Air Force OWL Southern Ohio Electric Co Poston Station

Local woman touts Rennel weight loss claim

Mrs. C. Ty of Otway Ohio says using Rennel helped her lose 43 pounds and improve health. At 32 she reports she is no longer hungry, claims money back, and notes the product costs $1.40 with refund option.

Otway Ohio

Birth of Peter Wright to Cambridge Williamses

Mr and Mrs Robert L Williams of Cambridge Massachusetts announce the birth of a son Peter Wright on February 24 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs W Leo Williams of Athens Route 3 and Mr and Mrs Ross Wright of Athens Route 4 The Williamses are OHIO University graduates and Mr Williams is a Harvard University architecture student.

Robert L. Williams Cambridge Mass Peter Wright W. Leo Williams Athens Ross Wright Williams Ohio University Harvard University Architecture

Birth of Rita Rae Riggs in Parkersburg West Virginia

Mr and Mrs Ray Riggs of Long Bottom announce the birth of their daughter Rita Rae on March 1 at St Josephs Hospital Parkersburg WV Grandparents are Rev and Mrs W K Riggs of Marengo and Mr and Mrs Herbert H Carbaugh Athens Route 5

Ray Riggs Long Bottom Rita Rae St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg W. Va W. K. Riggs Marengo Herbert H. Carbaugh Athens

Rome Juniors To Present Plays At School Event

The Junior Class of Rome Canaan High School will stage two one act plays Date for Bobby Sox and Leave It to Joe this Thursday. Cast includes Mary Ann Dwyer Marilyn Bernard Elsie Singer Ruth Russell Gary Gould Pat Hayes George Crawford Lawrence Zimmerman Mary Lucas June Boyer with George McGill absent. Musical skits between acts will feature Mary Walraven Carolyn Jarvis Davey Tabler George Crawford Paul France Ada Parson and Gary Gould. Program supervised by adviser Robert Talbert starts at 730 PM.

Rome- Canaan High School Bobby Sox Joe Mary Ann Dwyer Marilyn Bernard Elsie Singer Ruth Russell Gary Gould Pat Hayes George Crawford Lawrence Zimmerman Mary Lucas June Boyer George McGill Mary Walraven Carolyn Jarvis Davey Tabler Paul France Ada Parson Robert Talbert Messenger Newsphoto

Federated Clubs To Meet in Jackson

The Southeast District of the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs will meet in Jackson for an all day session on legislation with state speakers. Mrs. R. J. Studer of Athens, district president, will preside as registration begins at 9 a.m. in the Jackson City Building. Luncheon is at The Colonial and all clubs are urged to send representatives.

Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs Jackson R. J. Studer Athens Jackson City Colonial

Needlework crownlets and pattern offers on Easter outfits

Crochet and strawtex crownlets with beads are offered in Pattern 5350 from Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger. Instructions, materials, and finishing directions accompany the pattern. Also advertised are a daytime dress pattern No 8945 and the Basic FASHION for 53 sewing guide with prices and mailing details.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Americas New York N. Y Sue Burnett

Soapy Walters Workshop Visit Ends With Honest Conversation

The tale follows Sam and Jack visiting Soapy Walters, famed for air plane models, where Sam loses a scarf and lies to his mother. She gently guides him to honesty, sharing her own stance on truth and support, leading to a bedtime reconciliation. The mother emphasizes trust over scolding, modeling open discussion about trouble.

Sam Jack Ethel Soapy

Bridge play tests last chance for slam

South holds 18 high cards with North at 19 to 21 points. After a 1 Heart 1 Spade auction and a 3 Hearts raise, South should bid four no trump or pursue a slam depending on partner and opponents. The play expects exact spade, trump, and club management to reach game or avoid defeat.

North South Declarer

Calendar of Events report Tuesday activities and meetings

A list of meetings and social events for Tuesday across Albany, Troy, and surrounding areas. Groups include WBA IOOF Hall 600 Auxiliary Albany VFW Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary at 40 Morris Ave. and Mrs A E Cornwell, Guidance Circle at Cottage Tea with A Baldwin, Athena Del fon Club at 306 E State St, Chi Omega Alumnae at 167 Grovenor St, WSCS at First Methodist Church, Baker Neighborhood Council, Senior CCL, Maecenas Liter Club with Harold Ogg, Tuesday Needle Club, Albany VFW Auxiliary, Troy Grange at Coolville Grange Hall, WSCS of Guysville, Prove Literary Club, and other local society gatherings with hosting members and times.

New Marshael Oes Athena del Fon Club Willard Barker E. State St Chi Omega Alumnae Martha Peters Grovenor St First Methodist Church Baker Neighborhood Council Guysville Methodist Church Clarence Fuller Prove Literary Club Norman Engh Morris Ave

Creole Red Bean Soup Featured In Tomorrow’s Menu

A Norfolk era recipe lists Creole Red Bean Soup with bacon onion celery bay leaves flour paprika and tomato sauce served with croutons and a bread salad. Tomorrow’s menu includes breakfast figs cereal bacon rolls lunch red bean soup and dinner tomato juice ham steak potatoes and spinach.

Manners Emphasize Gracious Hosting Over Apologies

A guide urges guests to accept others as they are and calls for less apologizing about looks or clutter. Emphasize graciousness to put everyone at ease and avoid negative impressions when hosting unexpected visitors.

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