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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1941

Page

6

Ohio University Women’s Glee Club Delivers 17th Annual Concert

An audience of townspeople and OU faculty and students attended the 17th annual Ohio University Women’s Glee Club concert at Memorial Auditorium. Under Margaret Benedict the chorus of forty eight women performed three groups of songs with encores, supported by pianist Newman Powell and accompanist Leona Algeo.

Ohio University Ohio University Women's Glee Club Memorial Auditoriaen Sundag Margaret A. Benedict Schubert Benedict Mendelssohn Snow Lefebvre Horsman Tagore Tschaikowsky Spross Foster Evening Star Bantock William Blake Glee Club Dett Farley Jones Newman Powell Chopin Leona Algeo

U. Symphonic Band To Play Second Sunday Concert

Ohio University's Symphonic Band will perform at 3:00 p.m. Sunday in Memorial Auditorium led by Prof. Curtis W. Janssen. Due to audience demand, Sunday afternoon concerts every two weeks will continue through spring with an all American program planned for a later date.

U. Symphonic Band Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Curtis W. Janssen

Ohio D A R Plans Museum At Waldschmidt House Mil ford

Ohio D A R state officers and leaders report 7500 members and 492 delegates at the state conference. The organization plans a museum and historic shrine at the 137 year old Waldschmidt House known as Old Stone House near Milford gifted by Mr. and Mrs. Chester Kroger. Retiring state officer Mrs. O D Dailey will present her conference report at the April meeting. Three new C A R members are noted.

Nabby Lee Ames The Daughters of the American Revolution Hotel Berry H. L. Atkinson Hal Murphy John V. Wood Harry Bennett, Jr W. V. Sprague Hattie Pickering W. F. Mercer John Cross O. A. Sloane O. D. Dailey John Fowler Club Athens County O. K. Rogers C. M.ferguson Cincinnati C. D. Dailey R. W. Finsterwald Lowell Burnelle Ferguson Ohio Ohio Daughters Old Stone House Milford Chester Kroger Waldschmidt

Women of Miners Auxiliary Aid Bundles for Britain Work

Forty women representing United Mine Workers Auxiliary at The Plains offer services to Athens Bundles for Britain to aid England civilians during the war. They will knit sweaters and helmets, and make garments for women children and hospital patients. Local headquarters are Good Shepherd Church. volunteers may contact Amelia Hockenberry J Crumley Roger Connor or E B Smith. money contributions go to J H McClure at Athens National Bank.

United Mine Workers Auxiliary the Plains Athens Bundles Britain England R.A.F London National Organization of Bundles For New York Good Shepherd Episcopal Church East State Street Great Britain Amelia Hockenberry J. 2. Crumley Roger Connor E. B. Smith J. H. McClure Athens National Bank Ronald Carolyn Weithampton Mother Carol Coll

Go-to-School Day At Plains Schools With Gardens Talk

Mrs. E R O Neill led a Go to School day on March 13 at The Plains Schools. Parents toured rooms then gathered in the community room for refreshments served by Grades 1 2 3. Guest speaker Mrs F R O Neil of Athens spoke on annuals care and planting. Annie Gochnauer chaired with Ebba Wahlstrom and Vera Sproul assisting. The Women s Society of Christian Service will meet March 19 at 1 30 p m at Central Avenue Methodist Church instead of March 26 due to Evangelistic services by Rev Stanley Jeffrey observed before Easter.

Plains F. R. O'Neil Athens Annie Gochnauer Ebba Wahlstrom Vera E. Sproul Women's Society of Christian Service Central Avenue Methodist Church Stanley Jeffrey Eastwood Garnertsfelder Robert Wesley Argentina Ono Woman's Society Christian Service Chillicothe District Methodist Church

Women of East Indies Join War Effort Shoulder to Shoulder

In the Netherlands Indies the Vrouwen Automobile Corps and COVIM mobilize women to drive, knit, staff canteens, and aid refugees. Preparations include training for canteening, transport, first aid, and stretcher work as volunteers ready to replace soldiers if war comes. Mrs. Lida van Santwijk leads the central committee coordinating these efforts.

Batavia Netherlands East Indies Department of Sanitation Vrouwen Automobile Corps Andy VAC Netherlands East Indies Women's Defense Organization Comissie Voor Organisatie van Vroouwenarbeid COVIM Holland Java Netherlands Indies Wilhelmina Indies The Netherlands Indies Air Refugee Committee Europe Lida van Santwijk van Santwijk Lida van Lantwijk Women’s Work Organization

Ohio Water Color Society Exhibit At Ohio University Library

The exhibit features 52 watercolors sponsored by the Women's Faculty Club and A.A.U.W. Works by local and regional artists include Rush Elliott Isabel Work Edna Wray Dorothy Lawrey Harriet Kirkpatrick Isabel Dean Robert Gatrell Carolyn Bradley Alice Schille Annette Edens Jessie Roberts Marcia Berger and others. The show runs through March 30 with gallery hours two to five daily.

Ohio University School of Art Ohio Water Color Society Ohio University Library Women's Faculty Club A.A.U.W Maine Athens Rush Elliott Isabel Work Ohio University Art Department Edna Wray Dorothy Lawrey Ohio University Wellfleet Mass Harriet Kirkpatrick Columbus Gloucester Columbus Art League Robert Gatrell Ohio State University Isabel Dean Alice Robinson Kirkpatrick Dean Gatrell Carolyn Bradley Alice Schille Columbus Art School Miss Schille Annette Edens University of Cincinnati Jessie Roberts Taos Marcia Berger Paul Hendrick Ohi University Library

Martzolff Social at First Methodist Church Features Service and Recital

The Martzolff Social at First Methodist Church Thursday included a music program memorial service and devotions led by William Shields in Mrs. Fred Mathews absence. Memorials honored Mr. S Carpenter with readings and songs by Mina Fry Ruth Ann Groy and Bonnie Herr among others.

Bonnie Herr America Z. Herron Patricia Bolin J. W. Huds Ruth Ann Groy Freis Hessel Helen Lawrer

McDonald Baby Born to Vernon Leroy Family

Mr and Mrs Fred Leroy Mc Donald of 42 Stella Ave announce the birth of a son Vernon Leroy on Friday March 14 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Mc Donald Athens and Mr and Mrs Walter Braglin Moxahala. Great grandparents include Mrs Braglin Glouster and Mrs Robinson Athens. Great great grandparent is Mrs Aburns Glouster.

Fred Leroy McDonald Stella Ave Vernon Leroy Sheltering Arms Hospital John McDonald Athens Walter Braglin Moxahala Braglin Glouster Robinett Aburns Glouster. Com

Pearle Jennings Stars in Moondyne at Ralph Cloninger Co

Pearle Jennings the Athens native and wife of the late Ralph P. Jennings continues stage work in Moondyne produced by the Ralph Cloninger Company. She plays Dinah a colored role with backing from Bank of America and the Mormon Church. Victory Jory and Marjorie Rambeau are slated as guest artists later in the year.

Athens Pearle Jennings Ralph P. Jennings Hollywood Marjorie Rambeau Mrs. Jennings NBC Studios

Beware of the Jitter Mugs Fretting Habit

A dated essay warns against chronic fretting and nervous fussing harming appearance. It urges recognizing nervous temper as bad temper, seeking medical check if needed, and adopting calm, cheerful habits to handle extra tasks or unexpected guests.

Pitfalls of Love and Marion’s Disappearance

Madge confronts Ronald Brixton with Carolyn's risky knowledge tied to Marion Morton's disappearance. To uncover the truth and protect Carol y, Madge plans Carolyn’s return to college under covert watch while avoiding further questions about Marion. The tense dialogue reveals family pride, danger, and a fragile hope for resolution.

Brixton Madge Graham Ronald Brixton Marion Morton Marion Madge Ronald Carolyn Dicky

Sequel to ADELE GA Marriage Meddiers

A narrator plots returning Carolyn to Weithampton and seeks help from a willing ally. He plans rapid grooming and readiness within half an hour while his past guilt haunts him. Tomorrow promises further revelations as Marion’s search intensifies.

Dad Marion Pest & Coward

Personal notices of visits and farewells across multiple families

A collage of social moves shows Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Henry and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Stewart with children visiting Columbus and relatives. Joe Boyd returns to Youngstown after two weeks with Henrys. The Messenger editors attend an Associated Press editors meeting in Columbus. Carl Humble of Decatur and Lulu Jones of Northampton visit before a nursery trip. Judy Mitchell travels to Pt. Pleasant while her husband covers the NIT in New York. The Plains family hosts a dinner for Harry Hope before his induction, joined by relatives from Amesville Circle Hill Cleveland and others.

Thomas Henry Kenneth Stewart Joy Ann Jerry Columbus Henry Lowell Henry John Nutter Joe Boyd Juanita Henry Youngstown Mrs. Henry N. Congress St Carl Humble Decatur, Ill C. M. Davis Morris Ave New York City Mr. Humble Lulu Jones Northampton Decatur G. E. Mitchell Judy Richland Ave Pt. Pleasant J. W. Kapp Mitchell the Messenger Madison Square Garden Ohio University John T. Hope Plains Road Harry Army Max Heston Johnny Bill Amesville J. Gaston Coe Lettie Hintz Gloria Circle Hill Don George MclIntosh Cleveland Alton R. Hope Barbara Betty

Athens club calendar highlights Monday events

The Athens roster lists a Knights of Columbus benefit party at St Pauls Church basement tonight at 8 pm with a Patrick memory program. Also on Monday Mrs Fred E Luchs reviews The Family at First Presbyterian Subiex, Epworth League hosts skating at Athens Rollercade, and several church and civic group meetings occur across town.

Athens Council Knights of Columbus St. Paul's Church St. Patrick Fred E. Luchs First Presbyterian Epworth League Methodist Church Athens Rollercade

Athens Initiates in Chio Ceremony by Chi Omega

Three Athens girls Jessie Rowles Margaret Matters and Florence Potter were among 13 initiates at the Chi Omega spring ceremony. A formal dinner Thursday night and initiation events Friday and Saturday culminated in a Sunday banquet at the Hotel Berry. Officers elected Monday include Helen Tobey president with Martin Hooper secretary Jean Chapman and Irene Wood as treasurer.

Athens Jessie Rowles Margaret Matters Florence Potter Chi Omega Chapter Hotel Berry Mary Louis Abernathey Betty Gardner Helen Caine Mary Gadus Henryet Mosier Mariam Callaghan Barbara Tracy Helen Watson

Epworth League and Salem Methodist March Meeting

The Epworth League and Sunday School Class of the Salem Methodist Church met at Mrs. Floyd Wilkes home to include Raye Brandenberg who leaves on March 10. The program featured songs and scripture readings and refreshments were served to many named attendees. Higley Study Circle will meet Wednesday at 2 pm at Mrs. Terrills 40 Maplewood Drive instead of Mrs. Allens home.

Hobson Study Circle Carl J. House Grosvenor St Ae Social Literary Club Fred McKay Eastwood Robert Tompkins Epworth League Salem Methodist Church Floyd Wilkes Raye Brandenberg Margaret Bob Jack Dishong Minnie Smith Chester Wilson Patsy Maxine Garry Wilson Betty Eleanor Six Charles Groce Helen Howard Dean Groce Mary Horn Boyd Allen Junior Roy Dwinlin Allen Ralph Six Wes Brandenberg Howard McDonald George McDonald Gene Marlene Ida Jo McDonald Kathryn Clendenin Bernice Burt Dorothy Leonard Meda Dixon John Dixon Ellis McDonald Jacqueline Verity Higley Higley Study Circle O. A. Terrill Maplewood Drive

Recipe A Day Brings Honorable Mention In Southern Contest

Mrs. T. B. Peabody of Athens Route 1 earned honorable mention for a Virginia county named dish in the Southern Recipe Contest. The recipe centers on meat such as chicken or pork loin and includes steps for a two stage simmer with beans corn potatoes and tomato then a final butter and flour finish.

T. B. Peabody Athens Virginia

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