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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1941

Page

8

Thought for the Morrow stage debut at Ohio Univ Athens

The new play Thought for the Morrow by John Erskine world premiered at Ewing Auditorium Athens Thursday night and repeats tonight. The politically conscious fantasy questions democracy action monarchy fascism and communism with Prince Carl Wiegel and Prime Minister Victor Whitehouse in a symbolic clash of ideals. John Erskine attends tonight with Helen Worden at a University Theater Day reception. Ohio University officials and Athens residents join in the honor.

John Erskine Ewing Auditorium Erskine France Reuben Plaskoff Carl Wiegel Jean Snodgrass Victor Whitehouse the King Frederick Walsh John Rood Robert Gates Dawes Charles A. Rowan, Jr Ohio University Theater James Ohio University Cornell Men's Union John Firskine Helen Worden New York Herald-Tribune Athens Chester A. Varney

Ohio U publicity chief joins escorts to NYC for NIT

Mrs. Dana Kelly and Mrs. James V. Rice depart tonight for New York City to join Mr. Kelly Ohio University's publicity director who accompanied the OU basketball team to the National Invitation Tournament. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Zenner of Scarsdale arrived Wednesday to visit Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Zenner at Orchard Gables. Mrs. John Sigley and daughter Sally left for Chillicothe to visit the Elswick family for two weeks.

Dana Kelly James V. Rice New York City Kelly Ohio University O. U Phillip Zenner Scarsdale N. Y D. R. Zenner Orchard Gables John Siigley Sally E. State St Chillicothe EF. E. Elswick

Opera Stars In Cleveland April 14 to 19

Metropolitan Opera presents a eight performance festival in Cleveland Public Hall from April 14 to 19 featuring Bidu Sayao Lily Pons Helen Jepson and stars like Melchior Flagstad and Tibbett in titles including The Marriage of Figaro Faust Pagliacci Rigoletto and Die Walküre with tickets via Northern Ohio Opera Association.

NS Messenger Athens Ee Opera Stars Cleveland Zanesville Metropolitan Opera Cleveland Public Hall Bidu Sayao Rethberg Stevens Brownlee Pinza Slavatore Baccaloni Tito Schipa Lily Pons Helen Jepson Faust Kristen Flagstad Lauritz Melchior Northern Ohio Opera Association Union Bank of Commerce

Family Relations Institute Plans Ohio Conference in Columbus

The Ohio Institute on Family Relations meets March 25 26 at Campbell Hall OSU Columbus with theme Strengthening Family Relations in the Present Emergency Speakers include Dr Leslie BHolman Mrs Evelyn Mills Du Vall Dr Hornell Hart and Dr E W Burgess Topics cover Family Living in the Present Crisis physician roles in relationships education for family life in schools recreation at home and democracy. Local Athenians plan to attend and arrange transportation by contacting Mrs M Vermillion Riverside area.

Ohio Institute On Family Relations Campbell Hall Ohio State University Leslie B. Holman Evelyn Mills Duvall Association For Family Living Chicago Hornell Hart Duke University E. W. Burgess University of Chicago Fred E. Lachs N. College St Roy A. Burkhart First Community Church Columbus M. T. Vermillion Earthh Road

BPW Bowlers End Season With Final Dinner

The Business and Professional Women's Club Bowling League wrapped up its season with a dinner at The Twin Pines on East State Street. Four teams competed since October. Eleanor Minister led the winning team, Naomi Vernon the runners-up, Rowena Sprout the third placers, and Ethel Beekman the congenial losers. High scorers were Mrs. Florence Kimes, Miss Donna Halbirt, and Esta LaHugh, with Vernon, Minister, and McAfooes posting top averages.

Twin Pines East State Street Jo Garvin Eleanor Minister Naomi Vernon Rowena G. Sprout Ethel Beekman Betty McAfooes Esta LaHugh Lucille Duffee Geraldine Hope Florence Kimes Donna Halbirt Vernon Minister McAfooes Wallen Athens Garvin

Chi Omega Bridge for Hospital Fund

Sixteen bridge tables filled the Chi Omega chapter house at 10 S. College St for a benefit event to aid Sheltering Arms Hospital Children’s charity room maintenance. Prize winners in contract were Mrs. Ernest Algeo, Mrs. Frances Evans, Mrs. Dana Kelly, Mrs. Harry Lackey, and Mrs. Philip Zenner of Scarsdale N Y. Door prize went to Mrs. Rolland Jones with cakes won by Mrs. J B Roberts and Mrs. F C Schilling.

Chi Omega S. College St Sheltering Arms Hospital Ernest Algeo Frances Evans Dana Kelly Harry Lackey Philip Zenner Scarsdale N. Y Roll

Lydia Lash Evans Club Meeting at Weber Home

The Lydia Lash Evans Club met at Mrs. Fred Weber's home in Maplewood with 16 attendees. Mrs. John Dowler presided and Mrs. W. W. Connett read selections for Club Woman's magazine, while Mrs. Carlos Cameron was chosen as delegate to the state federation convention April 16 to 18 in Dayton with Mrs. E. D. Shrout as alternate. Mr. W. P. Porter showed color slides from Athens High School plant studies and a dessert was served to members and guests Mrs. N. S. Croy and Mrs. V. G. Mulac.

Fred Weber Maplewood Drive Lydia Lash Athens High School N. S. Croy V. G. Mulac

Bridge Club Dinner At The Eastwood Hosted By Mrs Algeo

Mrs John S Algeo hosted a dinner bridge at The Eastwood on Thursday night for her club and three guests. Mrs George Banks won first prize for high score, Mrs John Henry took second, and Mrs Clark Dailey earned the guest prize. Guests included Mrs B F Cutler Mrs W A Comer and Mrs Dailey.

John S. Algeo Second St Eastwood George Banks John Henry Clark Dailey B. F. Cutler W. A. Comer

Eight Years Old Birthday Celebrated for Charles Edwin Dailey

Mr and Mrs Earl Dailey Hoop er St celebrated Charles Edwin Daileys eighth birthday with a 6 oclock dinner Thursday March 20 Guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Graves Bobby Gene and Rose Marie Dailey siblings of the honoree The Daileys recalled that eight years ago on the birth day their roads were impassable due to high water

Fred Graves Bobby Gene Rose Marie Dailey

Robeson and Mercer Picked for Athens Concert Season

Paul Robeson and Ruby Mercer are selected by the Athens Community Concert Association as two of the four artists for the 1941 1942 season. Ruth Mercer will sing Nedda in Pagliacci with a regional chorus, and Robeson will perform The Ballad for Americans with a 75 person chorus. The group also includes Henri Temianka and Guiomar Novaes, noted European violinist and South American pianist respectively.

H Pear Athens Community Concert Association Paul Robeson Ruby Mercer Athens Henri Temianka Guiomar Novaes Robeson Rutgers Ber Phi Beta Kappa Mr. Robeson Ohio University Men's Glee Club Glee Club Metropolitan Opera Nedda Town Hall Naumberg Europe Myra Hess O. L. Hoisington H. G. James Fred McKay R. G. Palmer Ralph Parks Nelsonville H. Wescott Roach C. C. Robinson Dean Irma Voigt

Gasco Woman's Club meets hears Irish jokes and readings

The Gasco Woman's Club met with 18 members and 2 guests. Marie Gorham led a St Patrick's Day program with Bertha Wagoner, Vandeveer readings, and a mystery package won by Jessie Klingenburg. Next, a jitney supper at the Gas Company warehouse is planned for April 11.

Gasco Woman's Club Marie Gorham Sunnyside Drive St. Patrick’s Day A. L. Vandeveer Garfield Porter Jessie Klingenburg Bertha Wagoner Vandeveer

Pitfalls of Love and a Forged Letter Mystery

Madge Graham confronts Ronald Brixton over a recently received letter from his fiancée Marion Morion. The note, tied to a possible forgery, hints at Marion's sudden infatuation with another man and silent days after her disappearance. Madge urges Ronald to retrieve the envelope's missing clues while coordinating with Mary Veritsen.

Ronald Weirhampton Oakdale New Haven Marion Mary Veritzen Madge Graham Ronald Brixton Brixton Marion Morion Madge Mary Veritsen Mark Westhampton New York Mary

Sequel to Marriage Meddlers unfolds in family plans

In a serialized scene Adele G Rison’s tale follows a narrator guiding relatives through a morning of departure and reconciliation. Plans are set for trips to New York and Westhampton as forgiveness and duty collide with family duties and romantic tension.

Uncle Dicky Dicky New York Mary Marion Carolyn Westhampton

Band Concert Sunday March 23 at Memorial Auditorium

Ohio University Symphonic Band presents a Sunday afternoon concert in Memorial Auditorium at 3:00 p.m. The program opens with Gopak by Moussorgsky, and includes Finale in F minor by Tschaikowsky, a cornet solo Grand Russian Fantasia by Robert Hofstetter, Finale from the Life for the Czar by Glinka, Russian Sailor’s Dance from the Red Poppy by Gliere, and March Slave by Tschaikowsky. The event marks the second in the series under Prof. Curtis W. Janssen.

Ohio University Symphonic Memorial Auditorium Gopak Moussorgsky Tschaikowsky Robert Hofstetter Glinka Gliere

Also Mentioned on This Page

Vincent O'Brien Frederick Thon Alice Howell Arvin Kinsley Josephine Tuminia Family Relations Institute BPW Pallas Club Elsie Druggan Church St REX Koons Music Shop Athena Theatre Ohio Chi Omega Bridge For Lydia Lash Evans Weber Home Mrs John Algeo Bridge Club Charles Edwin Hooper Temianka, Novaes Gorham Phillips Richard Phillips Roy Minnick Troy Charles Minnick Eckerman, Mich Young Woman's Missionary Society First Methodist Church Women's Society Christian Service Y Adele Philip L. Peterson Summit County Ohio University Alumni Association Akron Silvus Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham McCallum South America Logan Broughton Broughton’s Curtis W. Janssen Parker Bros. Music Store Athens’ Home Music Store
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