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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1936

Page

7

Ohio University Symphony Delivers Varied Classical Program

The Ohio University Symphony Orchestra conducted by DeForest W. Ingerham performed in Memorial Auditorium. Miriam Walker earned praise for Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor Op. 64. Bach’s A Mighty Fortress Is Our God and Beethoven Symphony No. 1 in C major featured organ-like tone and agile contrasts. The program closed with Rimsky Korsakoff Dance of the Buffoons and Clark’s At The Spinet.

Beethoven Bach Mendelssohn Ohio University Symphony Orchestra DeForest W. Ingerham Memorial Auditorium Miriam Walker Our God Clark Rimsky-Korsakoff

Husbands Entertained by Faithful Few at Cottage Tea

Members of the Faithful Few hosted their husbands at the Cottage Tea House on Thursday night. The event featured bingo and Pedro with prizes for high and low scores, a candlelit luncheon, and sweet peas as table centerpieces. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Wade Swartz, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Bowles, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bardin, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Schenz, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Nida, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Norris, Mrs. Mabel Mapes, Miss Ethel Downing, and Mr. Alsa Cosgrove. The next meeting on April 2 will host the husbands for a steak fry at the Fish and Game Club House.

Cottage Pedro Ethel Downing Dwight Bowles Raymond Bardin G. W. Schenz Sweet Peas Wade Swartz Stanley Nida Ralph Norris Mabel Mapes Ethel Down Alsa Cosgrove Fish and Game Club

M and H Circle Hosts and Bible Class Elects Officers

The M and H Circle met at Mrs. Emma Graham's home with 12 members present. The Women’s Bible Class at the Presbyterian Church elected new officers and served refreshments. Dr Frances A Hellebrandt arrived to visit relatives before heading to Washington for a medical meeting.

Those Days Are Gone Forever in Athens Recalled

A nostalgic sketch recalls 1918 arrival of a Washington plane with false armistice news to Athens near the current Municipal Airport. It notes Joe Jordan’s cider press on Canaanville Road and tall tales of a woods panther near the Children’s Home east of town.

Athens Washington Athens Municipal Joe Jordan Canaanville Road Sloane State St Carpenter St Fern St Hood Sam Court St

Emma Booth Tucker Circle appoints nominating committee

The Emma Booth Tucker Circle met Friday at the Salvation Army Hall and appointed a nominating committee led by Mrs. Walter Hinshaw with assistants Mrs. Mamie Gates and Mrs. Carlson White to select officers for the next meeting. A program included a demonstration and instruction in book binding and repair.

Emma Booth Tucker Salvation Army Hall Walter Hinshaw Mamie Gates Carlson White

Pallas Club Reviews The Green Light by Lloyd Douglas

Mrs. L C Staats reviewed The Green Light by Lloyd Douglas at the Pallas Club meeting hosted by Mrs. William Shepherd 9 Morris Ave Saturday. After the review Mrs Rush Elliott led the discussion. A Sunday School class plans an amateur program and old time pie social April 3 at the Mechanicsburg Schoolhouse with entry calls to Mrs C A Hooper or Mrs R E Burson by March 31.

Lloyd Douglas L. C. Staats Pallas Club William Shepherd Morris Ave Rush Elliott Richland Ave

Missionary Society Elects New Officers

The Women s Missionary Society of the Richland M. P. Church elected officers at their meeting on Thursday. Mrs. B. H. Edwards was chosen president, Mrs. D. C. Wooster vice president, Miss Mae Stanton recording secretary, and Mrs. J. R. Martin corresponding secretary and treasurer. Miss Constance Andrews Congress Apts. is a guest at the Hotel Lincoln in New York City.

Women's Missionary Society of the Richland M. P. Church B. H. Edwards D. C. Wooster Mae Stanton J. R. Martin Constance Andrews Congress Apts Lincoln New York City

Liquid Diet Aids Beauty And Energy Claims From Vintage Advice

A 3 day liquid diet is proposed to boost energy and appearance. The piece argues winter sluggishness and urges weight control with milk juice and clear soups, followed by moderate solid foods and avoidance of rich desserts and excess starches.

Rhode Island Remains Nation’s Densest Population State

Rhode Island, the smallest state, continues to have the highest population density in the United States, reflecting its compact size and concentrated communities.

Rhode Island Union

Hold Your Breath March Marches On And Old Man Winter

The column muses on whether winter is truly leaving with Old Man Winter lingering past the planned 1:58 Friday March 20 time. It contemplates spring’s arrival, March’s volatile weather, and hopes for April to heal damaged rivers, sprout seeds, and bring warmer days.

Kay Murphy Winter Mars Crocus

Sing Jane a Lullaby If You Would Have Her Take to Music

Dr. Ernest G. Hesser of Cincinnati public schools argues lullabies aid child music awareness during a weekly music conference. He says proper listening builds music consciousness and mothers should sing to their children despite varying singing quality. Rev. and Mrs. Ray Huff travel to Delphos for a two week evangelistic service.

Jane Ernest G. Hesser Cincinnati Public Schools Hesser Ray Huff New Marshfield Delphos, O Huff

March 23 24 Social Calendar Listings

East Side PTA meets at Mrs. Francis Frebault 145 HK State St Monday 7 p m topic leader Mrs L C Staats. AAUW Consumers Group meets Tuesday 7 30 p m in Faculty Women's Club Rooms topic Ury cleaning leaders Miss Edna Feit Miss Alta Cooper. Maecenas Literary Club hosts Mrs EB W Kimes 167 Lancaster St Tuesday 2 p m. CUCL annual guest night Tuesday 7 30 p m Chamber of Commerce rooms hosts Mrs W F Giesecke and Mrs James A Jones. Regrets or acceptances to hostesses by Tuesday noon bring a book for county library service. Athena Velphian Club meets Mrs R A Dalton The Cottage Tea House Tuesday 7 40 p m. WBA meets IOOF Hall Tuesday night potluck dinner 6 30 p m guests Mrs Minerva Mann state field director from Toledo and Miss Ina Hoover district deputy New Salem program open to public. Progressive Literary Club meets Tuesday 7 30 p m Mrs A N Johnson 42 Grosvenor St. Business and Professional Women Club special meeting Tuesday 7 30 p m clubrooms. Mechanicsburg Parentsingers and First Aid Class meet Tuesday 7 p m at school building moved from Monday. Women’s Auxiliary Church of Good Shepherd meets Mrs E S Finsterwald 24 Church St Tuesday 2 p m. Women’s Home Missionary Society Central Ave M B Church to meet Tuesday 7 p m at Mrs Anna Edwards 100 Second St. Presbyter ian Class will meet Mrs Frank Dilley Columbia Ave Tuesday 6 p m.

AAUW Edna Feit Alta Cooper Maecenas Literary Club EB. W. Kimes Lancaster St CUCL Chamber of Commerce W. F. Giesecke James A. Jones County Library Service Athena Velphian Club R. A. Dalton Cottage Minerva Mann Toledo Ina Hoover New Salem Progressive Literary Club A. N. Johnson Grosvenor St Business and Professional Women Mechanicsburg Women's Auxiliary Church of Good Shepherd Finsterwald Women's Home Missionary Society of Central Ave. M.B Anna Edwards The Presbyterian Church Frank Dilley Columbia Ave

D A R Chapter News Highlights Defense and Child Aid

Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the D A R met to describe national defense views and work aiding underprivileged children. Major Mills spoke on a balanced defense policy, government by the people, and defending rights through preparedness. Training in Ohio Society education and flag exhibits were also shared.

Daughters of the American Revolution Nabby Lee Ames Desalty Woman Major Mills Columbus The Ohio Society

Water Everywhere But Not a Drop To See

Flood conditions near Pomeroy kept traffic from reaching the city as motorists sought a glimpse. Five state patrolmen warned visitors that congestion could be fatal and that travel was discouraged despite curiosity luring crowds.

Pomeroy

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OU Symphony Orchestra Miss Walker By Kay Murphy M and H Graham Emma Graham Central Ave Margaret McHarg Verna Marquis Lenna Wood Mary Knox Beatrix Rosser Marie Pritchard McArthur Bible Frank W. Cone Franklin Ave Cone Ralph Dalton A. O. Sloane Frank Cone J. EB. Barker Anna K. Price Frances A. Hellebrandt University of Wisconsin E. T. Hellebrandt Ladies Aid Society of the Richland Ave. M. P. Church Aid Room E. B. Tucker March Poworte East Side PTA Francis Frebault ITA Aiken Maytag Company Manufactor Carpenter- Maytag Co Nelsonville Glouster Club News Dar Eavairy Wynneavee R. W. Finsterwald Greenville Northwest Territory Dorothy Helen Crowell Wellston Crowell Captain John James Jackson Nichols Edward G., Mead Miami University Oxford Cincinnati Sons of the American Revolution Anna White Roach Porter Townsend Cross O’bleness Helen Lawrence the Plains High School Kendel Pat Murphy Clarence P. Myers Beatrice Myers Chillicothe John Murphy Maple St W. E. Landis Williamsburg W. J. Davidson Maplewood Dr W. E. Peters W. Union St Mra O. A. Sloane Mary Connett RY Tex Logan Voss Southern Ohio Electric Co
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