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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1950

Page

6

Young Greek contralto Nikolaidi captivates Memorial audience

The young Greek contralto Flona Nikolaidi sang a five language recital at Memorial Auditorium. Her voice impressed critics with rare quality and dramatic talent, reflecting a mezzo-leaning tessitura. Encores included Bizet’s Habanera, a Greek folk song, and Brahms’ Lullaby. Jan Behr provided sensitive piano accompaniment.

Greece America Mitropoulos Flona Nikolaidi Memorial Auditorium Jerome Bohn New York Herald Tribune Nikolaidi Toscanini Marian Anderson Bohm Miss Anderson Bizet Jan Behr Chopin

Dr Ernst von Dohnanyi Set for Ohio University Return

The School of Music at Ohio University announces a three week return engagement for composer pianist conductor Dr Ernst von Dohnanyi starting March 14. He will give recitals master classes lecture recitals chamber coaching and public rehearsals. A public recital is set for March 19 at 8 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium with no admission charge.

Ernst von Dohnanyi School of Music Ohio University College of Fine Arts von Dohnanyi Dohnanyi Hungarian Academy of Music Budapest Philharmonic Hans Richter Joachim Berlin Hochschule Hungary Academy Corvin Lanz Dr. von Dohnanyi Memorial Auditorium

Miss Grover To Be Honored For Spinster Dinner

Miss Jane Grover aged 67 of Morris Avenue will be honored at a spinster dinner Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Van Meter's Restaurant. The event is hosted by bridesmaids Miss Mary Newkirk of Akron and Miss Carolyn Hoffman of Cleveland, with maid of honor Miss Diana Galbreath of Columbus and matron of honor Mrs Thomas Andrian of Columbus. Attending will be Miss Janet Ingerham of Athens and Miss Linda Pedigo of Lancaster. Grover's wedding is set for March 18.

Jane Grover Morris Ave van Meter Mary Newkirk Akron Carolyn Hoffman Cleveland Diana Galbreath Columbus Thomas Andrian Janet Ingerham Athens Linda Pedigo Lancaster

Birthday Dinner Honors Morrison Family at Home

Prof and Mrs O D Morrison hosted a birthday dinner at 152 N Congress St Sunday for Professor Morrison Mrs R K Morrison and Master Charles Leslie Morrison. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles H Fulks Athens and Dr and Mrs R K aes and family of Delaware Ohio.

O. D. Morrison N. Congress St Professor Morrison R. K. Morrison Charles Leslie Morrison Charles H. Fulks Athens R. K. Aes Delaware, Hio

Book review at Federation Circle CCL meeting

Mrs. Burton Massie reviewed It's Not What I Expected by Val Teal at Thackeray House Tuesday evening for the Federation Circle of CCL. Thirty seven guests attended with hostesses Mrs. George Rutkoskie and Mrs. Fred Wheaton Jr. One new member, Mrs. Howard Bobo, joined. Contributions were made to Red Cross Heart and Polio drives. Next meeting April 14 features Religion in the Home by Mrs. Fred Luchs.

Burton Massie Val Teal Federation Circle of CCL Thackeray House George Rutkoskie Fred Wheaton, Jr Howard Bobo Red Cross Fred Luchs

We the Women What Is a Husband Supposed to Do

Ruth Millett advises a husband to discuss boundaries with his wife when a wife's sister comes to live. The letter-writer describes strain after twelve years of marriage as the sister-in-law stays beyond a short visit. Millett recommends a frank talk, with the wife setting future plans, to resolve the issue without creating anger.

My Men

St Patrick Day Theme Featured At DUV Meeting

The Mrs John Ellis Wool Tent 100 Daughters of Union Veterans met at the IOOF hall with Mrs Mary Dicken presiding. Birthdays were observed and gifts given to four members. St Patrick Day program included hats to be used at the May rummage sale. A memorial service and charter draping honored Mrs Blanche Root Mills, who died March 4.

John Ellis Daughters of Union Veterans IOOF Mary Dicken Vida Carpenter Kate Shaver Osee Snyder Nora W. Atkinson St. Patrick's Day Blanche Root Mills Dicken Carpenter Blanche McCune

Emerald Isle themed semi formal dances at OU

Emerald Isle was the theme of the Ohio University Organized Housing Units semi formal held Saturday in Rufus Putnam Auditorium. OHU members, all women living in university supervised Athens homes, decorated the hall with green and white sham rock motifs while Dick Buntz’s orchestra provided music. Libby Spier of Hamilton chaired the dance committee with helpers Margaret Soltesz Yorkville Nary Nees Newark Anita Carlin Fredericktown and Janet Bernstein Lima.

Ohio University Rufus Putnam OHU Athens Dick Buntz Libby Spier Hamilton Margaret Soltesz Yorkville Nary Nees Newark Anita Carlin Fredericktown Janet Bernstein Lima

Wednesday Club Calendar Features Variety of Meetings

Wednesday events include Ladies' day bridge luncheon at Country Club at 1 p.m. Reservations through Mrs. C. E. Nunemaker. Newcomers Club meets at 8:30 p.m. in Women's Faculty Club with spring fashion show. WIA to ITU event with Mrs. Earl L. Funk at 135 Morris Ave. 7:30 p.m. Mothers Friendship Club meets 7:30 p.m. Delt Dames at Delta Tau Delta house 8 p.m. Higley Study Circle 2:30 p.m. phone notices and flu epidemic lead East Side PTA postponement. Garden design class 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. East Side School auditorium. Also mention of Pocahontas Drill Team plans for Columbus trip March 18. Birth notice: Diane Jean born March 11 to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Vore of Marietta. grandmother Mrs. Arthur Vore at 384 Richland Ave.

Glen Vore Marietta Diane Jean Arthur Vore Richland Ave

Dr. Crane’s Worry Clinic column on chasing dreams

In this educational column Perry F. recalls overcoming shyness at Northwestern by abandoning daydreams of lucky breaks and choosing hard work. Dr. Crane argues most success comes from personal effort, planning, and persistence, not miracles or wealth.

Crane

Buck Wedding Shower Honored Couple At Home

An after wedding reception and shower was held for Mr. and Mrs. James R. Buck at the home of their grandmother Mrs. J. W. Buck 17 Mill St. Twenty seven guests attended including several Buck families and the honored couple.

James R. Buck J. W. Buck Mill St

Ladies Aid to Meet at Mt Zion Church

The Ladies Aid Society of Mt Zion Baptist Church will meet at Earl and Blanche Cooper’s home 33 Park Place Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. Mrs Blanche Russell presides over the group.

Ladies Aid Ladies Aid Society Mt. Zion Baptist Church Earl Cooper Park Place Blanche Russell

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Elena Nikolaidi By Paul Fontaine Dido Purcell Schubert Rossini Habanera Ravel Dra Ron Ioc the Cline Pharmacy Miss Grover Stanleys C. Stanley Mechem William A Mechem Harry Simmons Fort Myers Beach Griffin Lake Fla James Petersen Harriet Simmons Syracuse N. Y Ruth Millett Emerald Isle Country Club C. E. Nunemaker ITU Earl L. Funk Mothers Friendship Club Earl White Albany Delta Tau Delta Higley Study Circle P. S. Wamsley Lorene Ave Albany Farm Council Lee Elliott Presbyterian Church East Side PTA H. R. Wilson the Presbyterian Church Nannie Allom Pocahontas Woman's Auxiliary Episcopal Church Phil Porter University Terrace Amy Allen Garden Design School Garden Club Dr. Crane George W. Crane Perry F Northwestern Perry Mrs. Buck C. H. Buck John P. Buck Gary Roger Lloyd Buck Sandra Linda Hubert Buck, Jr Carl Buck Judy Leigle Johnson Estel Ward Jackie Vern Meeks J. M. Vercoe Logan St. Joseph Culligan Athens Ice & Storage Co Gibson S. Court St Athens, O Imperial Té Free E. State St Athens, Ohio Kay Dunhill Gingham Gadabout Athens ,Ohio
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