Minstrel show delights Athens crowd at school auditorium
Athens business leaders present a community minstrel show with a cast of about 50 and a 700 strong audience. Production manager H. Contson and Mercedes F. Contion led the act with W. C. Packham as interlocutor, featuring dances, solos by Roger Crow, Armina Morrison, and David Flanagan. The program included popular numbers like Susie and Over the Rainbow and closed with Roll On, Mississippi as the chorus and soloists received hearty ovations.
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Athens
William Rauch
Tner
Key” Kyser
Dh. Contson
Mercedes F. Contion
Pomeroy
Str
Aca. Neils
Athens High School
Mr. Gottfots
W.C. Packham
Mintel
Benrtericks
Joneay Sams
Teale
Pilect
Cts
Cheki” Floyd
Jennie
Sue Rousey
Roger Crow
Arminia Morris
Jenny Thomas
David Flanagen
Gratton Cheney
Alice Smith
Kentucky Bate
Joe ‘Thackery
Charles Ley
Kim’ Galey
D. E. Gandee
Cactus
Btartracks
Roger Connor
Fren
Wolfe
Jonesy Sams
Harold Nod
Lee ‘Stewart Roach
John Pickens
Cactus ‘Connor
Isabel Brown
Arminta Morrison
Mr and Men
M.C. Morrison
Swanee
Packhham
Connor
Susie
Tea Voight
Chloe
Chuck Floyd
Josephine
D. 1 Gandee
Junod
Bert Willams
Packham
W. C. Packham
Lord
Grafton Cheney
Joe Thackeray
Fecent
Boyseho Ie
Strela
Paul « Roush i
Nr 13
Woods” Genstral
Laure Bales
Ty Federation
B ‘Green
Chit Comet
H. Selly
Fred Wener
Land” Mire
Ej.shannon
Ralph Dalton
Con Eernient
Susan Lash Calefender
Makecup
Carl Miller
Bil Foting
Ghiingy
Clarence
Kelen
Lost Your Pe Intestinal Poisoning Cure Ad
A compact old style notice promotes a remedy for intestinal poisoning at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store located on Union Street in Athens. The fragment hints at a sensational claim and a local storefront address.
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Ean Quick
Union St. Athens
Marriage Meddlers By Adele Garrison
Lillian outlines a plan to ensure Mary gets a chance and hints at tension over Phil Veritzen’s role. The conversation suggests Mary’s mood is volatile yet she remains poised, while Lillian resolves to take action and protect her project against possible interference.
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Lillian
Mary
Abe
Lilian Saa
Mall Philip
Veritzen
Pate
Phil Veritzen
Starvation Diet Isn't Necessary To Lose Weight
In a forthcoming issue a character discusses using pressure and blackmail to secure a theater role. Lillian explains a plan to force Mary into a contract if other obstacles arise, while noting Phil Veritzen’s potential adverse reaction. The narrative moves to related notes on a recipe, a theater cast, and local church activities.
Non Tasting Dressings On Low Calorie Salads From Rose Dor Health Farm
A fragmentary cookbook note outlines fat light dressings and boiled salad recipes from Rose Dor Health Farm Irvington on the Hudson. It includes a non tasting dressing with tomato ketchup vinegar and pepper and a boiled salad variant with cabbage carrot and pate style additions.
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Rose Dor
Irvington-on-the-Hudson
Vincent
Teagarden to Headline O U Senior Ball in May
Jack Teagarden and his orchestra have been signed for the 1940 Ohio University Senior Ball to be held in the Men's Gymnasium on Wednesday May 15 from 9 p m to 1 a m. The band includes 26 players and a singer and features former Benny Goodman members.
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Wifh
Charles Lotius
Jack Teagarden
Ohio University
Teagarden
Bix Biederbecke
Paul White
Man Fist
New York City
Whiteman
Benny Goodman
Tommy Dorsey
Paul Whiteman
Hob Croahy
Artie Shaw
Basin St
Beale Street
Community Calendar Chronicles Local Club Meetings
A dense schedule lists Mothers Club meetings at various homes with officer elections and programs led by several members. Gasco Sewing Club gathers at Hilltop Tea Room for a flower show, while Parahontas Lodge hosts a benefit party at Red Men’s Hall.
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Mer Mary LeBaw
Avon
J. W. Toleon
Gasco Sewing
Hilltop
John McElroy
E. A. Cottingham
Dorothy Wightman
Athens County
Faculty Wives Club
W. L. Gard
North Hill
Parahontas ‘Lodge
Red Men's Hall
Ble
Hobson Study Circle Meeting At Hotel With Western Pictures
A Hobson Study Circle gathering at a hotel featured Western pictures. Attendees included Mrs L. H. Brickwood and Mrs E. G Unt Ma Wren. The notes mention a Miss Vos at the event and reference a past meeting and dinner hostesses.
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Hobson Study Circle
Mara
Reva Fey
Ran Prancoce
Mev
L. H. Brickwood
Mra
Wren
Toler
City
Sunes
Wiel
Ted
Alumni President to Speak at Gallip Event in Columbus
President James will address the Gallip County Alumni Association, with a May 11 dinner at the Grand Lounge in Columbus. Special music from Ohio University affiliates. speakers include Coach Harold Wise and T Grover Profs C Robineau. about 100 alumni expected.
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James
Gallip
HG. James
Gallip County ‘Alumni Association
Ohio University
Columbus
Harold Wise
T. ‘Grover
C. Robineau
Clark
Wvilintae
Questa
WOT
WHKC
Javen
Grover
Me. Williams
Ohis. University
Eastern Ohio
Stou¢benville
McCracken
Nnvl
Clark” Williams
Dean McCracken
Masonic ‘Temple
Fort Steufr ‘Ben
RAWO
WOSU
Coe Humbe
Wil
Liebeale
Schon Marin
David Plana
Can
Cycle of Life
Erixon
Bardin
Rachmaninorte ‘Prelade
Chopin
Newman Powell
Tian Tits
Willow
Robert “Hoatetten
Norma Allee Bardin
Eliabeth Pearce
M Prano
Meron Woprano
Rogram New Music
Mors
Hie
Aust Columbus-Athenians
WBA Banquet Honors Port Huron Officers Dinner
The WBA banquet honored officers Irs and LaSalle of Port Huron Michigan. A mother and daughter dinner is planned at the Christian Church Thursday at 6:30 p.m. A dinner will be served and guests should bring table service. The Pallas Club meeting was moved from Mrs Frank S Copeland’s home to Mrs George Starcher’s home on North Hill at 2:00 p.m.
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Wesleyan
J. B.gross
Morris Ave
First Methodist
League of ‘Women Voters
Ladies Auxiliary of
Eagles
the Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Grange
Albany
Grange Sewing Club
Frank Pugh
Irs
LaSalle
Port Huron
Mich! Besetae Rite
Hey Ae Suns
Churen
Aoe Pallas Club
Pallas Club
Frank S. Copeland
George Starcher
North Hill
Afriea
Greenland
Seven Dinner Celebrates Three Birthdays at Partlows
A May birthday dinner gathered Mrs. William Partlow and Mr. Partlow plus daughter Mrs. Gladys Lenhardt at 43 Moore Avenue. May birthdays included Mrs. Partlow May 4 and Mr. Partlow May 9 and Mrs. Lenhardt May 30. Guests included Miss Doris Dutton of Columbus and Mrs. Lenhardt of Washington, D.C. The gathering continued late with Mr. and Mrs. Smith and daughters Peg and Polly joining.
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William Paetlow
Gladys Lenhardt
Partlow
Moore Avenue
Mr. Partlow
Lenhardt
Foome
Mix
Doris Dutton
Columbus
Mes
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