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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1939

Page

8

Viennese Musician Dr Stohr Guests at Ohio University Events

Eminent Viennese composer Dr Richard Stohr arrives in Athens to be hosted by Rev. and Mrs. Fred Luchs at the Presbyterian Manse. Dr Stohr performs his piano works at the Noss home with students and faculty, followed by discussions. Additional receptions and dinners honor him at the Atkinson and Fontaine homes, with plans for a Sunday talk.

Richard Stohr Fred FE. Luchs Presbyterian Manse Mary T. Noss Ohio University University Terrace Noss Stohr Fontaine L. C. Mitchell Dr. Stohr

Dr Hansen Speaks at Lydia Lash Evans Club Dinner

Forty three members and guests of the Lydia Lash Evans Club gathered at the Athens Country Club for the annual spring dinner for husbands. Hostess Mrs Carlos Cameron oversaw the six o clock event with a candlelit porch table decorated with snapdragons and spires. Mrs M D Worley presided as toastmistress and Mrs R G Palmer gave the greeting on behalf of the club.

Dr. Hansen Lydia Lash Evans Lydia Lash Evans Club Athens Country Club Carlos Cameron M. D. Worley the Club R. G. Palmer

Democracy Education Talk At University Elementary School

Mr. Paul Cotton greeted guests while Dr. EF A Hansen spoke on educating youth for democracy. He cited Thomas Mann and urged teaching democracy’s importance. After dinner guests, including Dr. and Mrs. Hansen and Miss Normandy Burgett, enjoyed bridge and table games with accordion music.

Paul Cotton EF. A. Hansen University Thomas Mann Germany Hansen Normandy Burgett

Mrs Ray Cordray Hostess to Club at 7 Stewart St

Mrs Ray Cordray entertained the Social Sewing Society at her home 7 Stewart St with 14 members and two guests from McConnelsville. A handkerchief shower honored her before she moves from Athens next month. The afternoon featured sewing and conversation with her mother and Mrs Harley Parker assisting. The Music Club chorus rehearses Sunday at 7 30 p m in Music Hall for guest night singers.

Mra Ray Cordray Stewart St Cecil Glass Guy Archer Ellis Booth McConnelsville Cordray Athens Harley Parker Music Club Woman's Music Club Music Hall

Calendar of club activities announced for week

Eastern Star holds Annual Inspection Friday at the Masonic Temple with a 6 PM dinner. reservations sought at Drake's Jewelry. Mrs. W H Allen unable to host N A L C Ladies Auxiliary Friday May 19 due to illness. meeting postponed. Nature Study Group meets Friday at 6 PM at Prof Copeland home. bring own table service. 31 Club picnic at Nice's Park Friday evening. call Mrs McGrath if unable to attend. League of Women Voters bake sale Saturday 8 AM to 12 PM at Schine's Athena Theater. transportation help through Mrs Crumley or Mrs Cone. Richland Ave Methodist rummage sale Friday and Saturday at City Hall. donors call Mrs Gaver or Ator's Store for pickup. Sunday Isaac Walton League hosts one o'clock dinner at Isaac Walton Cabin Waterloo Township.

Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Drake's Jewelry Store W. H. Allen Stimson Ave N.A.L.C Nature Study Group of the AUW W. F. Copeland North Hill Nice’s Park Harold McGrath League of Women Voters Schine Athena Theater J. J. Crumley Frank Cone Richland Ave Isaac Walton League League Isaac Walton Waterloo Township

Delegates Elected to State Convention at Athens Meeting

The Athens Mess Day delegates were chosen for the State Convention of G A R and D U V allied groups to be held in Columbus in June. Elections named Mae Harmon as president and first delegate, with Kate Shaver as second delegate, plus several alternates. The session included initiation of Carrie Kelley and plans for Decoration Day flower efforts by D A V members.

Betty H. Shreve Lancaster IL. O. O. F. Hall Mae Harmon Kate Shaver Blanche McCune Nelle Pickering Dida Carpenter Blanche Root H. L. Atkinson Flora Murphy Blanche Dean Merritt Wilson Frances Strawn Sarah Seipel

National Officer from Zeta Tau Alpha Visits Ohio University

Miss May E. Youngberg of Evans ton Illinois national secretary treasurer of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority visited Ohio University and local alumnae chapters this week. She dined Tuesday night with alumnae at Hillcrest Inn joined by Bar bra Olson Irene Witham Marian Coe Constance Andrews Julia Cable Mary Ward Elsie Druggan and several spouses from the group.

May E. Youngberg Evanston, Ill Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority Ohio University Barbara Olson Irene Witham Marian Coe Constance Andrews Julia Cable Mary Ward Elsie Druggan Howard Bobo E. T. Hellebrandt Maude Matthews Emmett Rowles Lee

Why one woman writes about everyday chores for other women

A narrator explains she writes to show women that daily tasks like washing dishes cooking cleaning and tending children are shared experiences. She notes readers respond with real life examples such as painting doors porches and lawns while hinting that coverage of broader topics would be dismissed.

R. A. Foster J. R. Vance W. Union St York

Varsity O Men Spark Crowd With Temptations of 1939 Show

The Varsity O Men staged Temptations of 1939 with performances by the Athena Jam Band and a chorus of masculine performers. Highlights included tap dancing, a one man wrestling act, solo numbers by Ray Blickensderfer, and a suggestive striptease by Bill Rogers, drawing strong audience reactions and praise from director Joe Chizek.

Hazel Finsterwald Roger Connor Bully Beef Trust Varsity O Athena M Ing Coryphees Ev” Welch Dork Kitchen Mesars Deaver Lambert Gibbs Wolfe, Garfunkle Roska Gordon McDonald Bill” Herbert Connor Spatsy” Ke Ray Blickensderfer Shafer Welch Bill Mary Martin Rogers Joe Chizek Temptations Princeton Triangle Club

Personal notices of arrivals and deaths in Athens area

Arrivals include Evelyth Atkinson Harshman visiting at 71 N High St for Ohio University commencement week. Walter Schellenger, 74, dies at home in Jackson. funeral Sunday at 2 pm at the Christian Church. J D Haskins and wife travel to Cincinnati for chiropractors meeting. Norris Beasley and daughter Suzanne return to Athens for summer. they stay with Mrs F J Beasley at Grandview Heights.

C. E. Atkinson N. High St Samuel C. Harshman Evelyth Atkinson East Orange N. J Ohio University Forest D. Chism Stewart St Walter Schellenger Jackson The Christian Church Vowow J. D. Haskins Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Hotel Norris Beasley Suzanne Philadelphia Beasley Jefferson Medical College Athens Mr. Beasley F. J. Beasley Grandview Heights

University scientist guest at local home

Dr Frances Hellebrandt of Wisconsin, physiology professor, stayed overnight with her brother Prof E E Hellebrandt at 153 Morris Ave. She recently returned from Prague where she taught on leave since Hitler's rise. She left Athens Thursday to return to Wisconsin then head to her summer home.

Frances Hellebrandt University of Wisconsin E. E. Hellebrandt Morris Ave Hellebrandt Prague Hitler Europe Athens Dison Wisconsin

Fire alarm faults blamed on rain damped wiring in Maricopa

Local firemen report the Maricopa alarm system repeatedly trips because rain dampens wires causing short circuits that trigger the fire house alarm on soggy nights.

Maricopa Cal

Alpha Xi Delta Wins First in Sorority Sing at Memorial Auditorium

Alpha Xi Delta won first place at the Women’s League Sorority Sing contest at Memorial Auditorium. Chi Omega took second and Lindley Hall placed third among eight sororities and two independents. Directors included Barbara Taylor for Alpha Xi Delta and Marjorie Taylor for Chi Omega.

Alpha Xi Delta Glee Club Women’s League of Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Chi Omega Lindley Hall Ralph Parks Nelsonsville Louise Rice Hocking County Alpha Xi Delta Barbara Taylor Chi Omega Singers Marjorie Taylor Virginia Christman Dean T. C. McCracken Ohio University Jean Forst Corrine Decker

West Side PTA Potluck Dinner Tour of Building

West Side Parent-Teacher Association met with a 6 30 potluck dinner and a tour of the new building addition led by Principal Miss Louisa Steele. President Mrs Jack Kern reported on the Cincinnati National Congress of Parents and Teachers and plans were made for an ice cream social and community sing with the Boy Scouts on June 2.

West Side Parent-Teacher Association Louisa Steele Jack Kern National Congress of Parents and Teachers Cincinnati West Side Pta Boy Scouts Kern Bernard Chandler Central Ave Mildred Colville

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