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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1939

Page

6

Ohio University Band Concert Draws 3000 in Memorial Auditorium

Ohio University's Band under Bandmaster Curtis W. Janssen enthralled a crowd exceeding 3,000 at the ninth annual concert in Memorial Auditorium. The program mixed Bach, Dvorak, and student compositions with solo turns by Nell Foster and others, ending with the Goldman March as purple and gold lights glow.

Curtis W. Janssen Ohio University Kom Susser Tod Bouree Romberg Welsh Wendler Evans Squires Messrs Smith Brashares Flesher Janssen Africa Harlem Maria Mari Sailor Miss Stratemeyer Miss Flower Messrs. Frische Blankenship Kennedy Newman Powell Mr. Flesher Mr. Witzler Robert Morgan Prof C. C. Robinson Pete Hlinka Richard Barber Vincent Jukes

Mothers Week End Honors a Large City Audience

Hundreds of Ohio University mothers attended the 14th Annual Mothers Week end in Athens enjoying teas dinners and other events. The list of attendees includes Mrs Carl Kissner Mrs Effie Blower Mrs Woolsey and many more from Athens and across Ohio with participants from Cleveland Columbus Marietta Youngstown and beyond.

Ohio University Athens Carl Kissner Effie Blower Woolsey George Minnameyer Albert Smith Mary Jane Hitchcock E. L. Church Evan J. Jones, Jr L. C. Baker J. A. Fuller Elmer Finsterwald William A. Ruston H. T. Houf W. R. Cable Bessie Perry Granville Henry Tubaugh Sardis A. M. Peters Cleveland M. Pianowski L. A. Burns Conneaut C. A. Kraus C. W. Thomas Londonderry Harry Cockerell Chillicothe Fred H. Brewer Ralph P. Lancaster Zanesville Alex Ellerman Jr Piqua Howard Stanley Albany Fred Priesand Clyde Sproull Tunnel Hill Fred Bucklew Warsaw Burt W. Parks Lancaster Norma E. Kinney Hts Ann Corrigan Paul Ashton Youngstown Allan D. Jones Sydney Hayden C. W. Witham Marietta H. S. Stowe Ohio Dan Green Johnstown Arthur Griffith George A. Reid Oceanside Long Island Morris Anderson Lyndon Edgar L. Forsyth Alexandria L. M. Smith Malta H. D Ashville James H. Robinson Bellaire Fred J. Ackermann Lakewood John T. Howell Flushing J. L. Owens Jeffersonville Elmer de Rolph Harry Mullett M. D. Thompson Conneautville A. Scharzer P. Altman Phil Taylor Jeannette Elizabeth Rollins Harold Taber Ralph W. Mack Hamilton C. H. Gamertsteder Coshocton Loren Simpson Newark Homer L. Simpson Ray Myer H. E. Ash Bowling Green W. P. Hanna Brewster Chas. W. Black Parkersburg W. Va George A. Ketner Toboso O. S. Lehman Wooster H. M. Sponseller N. Canton W. D. Reynolds Elkins E. L. Weimer Marion Fred Wagner Mansfield M. C Demmy Lititz A. Dieringer Besse Taylor Cambridge L. B. Palmer Newcomerstown C. O. Reynolds Carroll Wright New Philadelphia Harold Daugherty Warren Chas. E. Slaven Royal E. Pfahler E. L

Home Makers Club meets at The Home of Mrs Wright

Mrs Wright hosted the Home Makers Club at her May Ave home for an all day session. Twenty five members and guests enjoyed a noon dinner with a tulip centerpiece and mystery prize won by Mrs Nora Frank. Guest Mrs R J Kittle noted. next May meeting will be hosted by Mrs H R Jacoby. 90 W Ford news shows Millie Jones reports daughter Lucile Jones Estle is recovering from a major operation at Methodist Hospital Los Angeles.

Ross Wright Home Makers Club May Ave Nora Frank R. J. Kittle H. R. Jacoby Wford Millie Jones Central Ave Richard Estle Lucile Jones Independence Ave Huntington Park Calif Methodist Hospital Los Angeles

Men’s Glee Club Serenade Delights Large Crowd

A Saturday night serenade on the Memorial Auditorium steps drew a huge, sleepy crowd. Vernon Smolik’s Night and Day impressed as did the concert’s blend of classical and lighter music. Alma Mater closed the program as the group under Philip L. Peterson received enthusiastic applause.

William Evans Memorial Auditorium Vernon Smolik Glee Club Philip L. Peterson Hughey Backenstoe

All Faculty Cast Delivers in Old Lady 31 Met Play

In Memorial Theater the all faculty troupe presents Old Lady 31 with Abe Buchan as a man who becomes mollycoddle to 30 women. Edith Wray and J. E. Thackery lead a strong cast including Mary Flannagan, Blessy, Dana Kelly, and Irene Voigt in a series of interwoven romances and comic scenes.

Norman R. Buchan Abe Women’s League Angie Edith M. Wray Mr. Buchan Dr. Wray Prof. J. E. Thackery John Memorial Shure Abigal Dean Irma E. Voigt L. J. Otis Nancy

Dean's Tea for Mothers at Dean Voigt's Home

Ohio University hosts a Mothers Tea Sunday with Dean Irma E. Voigt welcoming many guests. The event featured members of the Women's League Senate and the Men's Union in a warm receiving line with Ruth Van Orsdall Lois Faulstick and Victor Whitehouse present. Mr. O C McVay hosts guests including Mr. and Mrs. L A Gift and Mr. A L Evans for Evans 81st birthday on May 3.

Dean Irma E. Voigt Ohio University Dean Voigt Women’s League Senate Men’s Union Ruth van Orsdall O. C. McVay Oakwood Place L. A. Gift Columbus A. L. Evans Hebbardsville Mr. Evans Evans Mrs. McVay George Evans Athens State Hospital

Second St Ninth Anniversary Birthday Party Noted

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dean hosted the ninth birthday gathering for Second St residents. April honorees included Mrs. Frank Dean and others. cake by Mrs. J W Hudson with nine candles. Flowers from Miss Beatrice Finsterwald arrived from New York. Seventy attendees played Chinese checkers after dinner at 6.

Frank Dean Second St J. W. Hudson Russell Dean Mabel Durst Elsie Finsterwald Paul Hudson Paul Sayre Ella Mae Huffman Cora McElroy W. A. Wolfe N. S. Welk Beatrice Finsterwald New York

Marriage Meddlers Plot to Wed Queen Olga

Madge Graham uncovers a plot by Philip Veritzen to install a wire rig and spy equipment in a New York hotel suite while arranging an interview with exiled Transylvanian Queen Olga. Miss Whitlock reports a window washer in a wire outfit and a manager’s involvement as the plan unfolds amid family tensions. Continued tomorrow.

Philip Veritzen Madge Graham Lansfield New York City Sag Harbor Olga Transvania Veritzen Mary Madge Lillian Underwood Miss Whitlock Lillian the Lansfield

Miss Phillips Challenges Working Women at Athens District Meet

Lena Mad esin Phillips International President of the Business and Professional Women's Club directed three challenges to about 200 Ohio business women at the Athens district meeting. She warned younger workers about losing jobs to married women and urged protecting legislation for working women while rallying for global leadership and peace.

U. S Miss Phillips Lena Madesin Phillips Business and Professional Women's Club Ohio Athens International Federation National Federation Phillips Federation Dole Norway Italy New York City H. Pearl von Au Cleveland Blanche Marquis Marietta Maude S. Wisell Akron Elinor Perrin Rowena G. Sprout Florence Given Columbus Club Neil House Columbus

UCD Luncheon Held at Mrs Cole Home

A spring themed UCD luncheon was hosted by Mrs. Edward Cole of 102 E State St. The two course meal followed a social hour of needlework with assistance from Mrs. L W Russell Mrs C L Jordan and Mrs H G Householder. Guests included Mrs C U M Copeland Mrs Dent Russell Mrs W E Clark and Mrs I K Bennett.

UCD Edward Cole E. State St L. W. Russell C. L. Jordan H. G. Householder CU. M. Copeland Dent Russell W. E. Clark I. K. Bennett

Engineers Have Tea For 100 Mothers at Ohio University

Ohio University engineers hosted a Mother’s Day tea for more than 100 mothers at the Home Management House on 54 East Union Street. The reception ran from two to three thirty in the afternoon with notable attendees including William H. McBride, D. J. Green, E. H. Gaylord, and Dean William Young. Miss Phyllis Duerr served as hostess with engineers assisting. Mrs. A. A. Atkinson and Mrs. William Young presided at the tea table.

Ohio University Engineers Home Management House E. Union St William H. McBride O. U. Engineers D. 3. Green E. H. Gaylord Dean William Young Phyllis Duerr A. A. Atkinson William Young

Faithful Few Bridge Night At Mrs McDaniels

The Faithful Few Sewing Club met at Mrs Glen Mc Daniels home on Shafer Street. After a meeting and sewing hour they held bridge with prizes awarded to Mrs Robert Sheldon, Mrs Ora Hanning, Mrs Dwight Bowles, and Mrs Sheldon. travel prize to Mrs G W Schenz. Beatrix Rosser attended. Mrs Sheldon's birthday observed. Next meeting at Mrs Ralph Kyle’s on Hudson Avenue. Married People's Class will meet at Mr and Mrs M T Vermilion's home on Earich Road at 7 30 p m.

Glen McDaniels Shafer St Robert Sheldon Ora Hanning Dwight Bowles G. W. Schenz Beatrix Rosser Ralph Kyle Hudson Ave The Christian Church M. T. Vermillion Earich Road

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