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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1975
Page
7
Washington musicologist Gillian Anderson, funded by a $20,000 NEH grant, compiled 1455 colonial-era song lyrics from 1773 to 1783. She emphasizes musical satire often hidden in the tunes, and leads the Colonial Singers and Players, who have performed at venues from the White House to the Kennedy Center.
The article outlines 1770s colonial songs sung in Chester and Troy with Loyalist and revolutionary themes, notes early versions of Yankee Doodle, and cites Ms. Anderson on 18th century music in America. It covers how local geography and denominations shaped musical culture and mentions religious and secular influences and opinions on the era’s sound.
Gainesville experts warn coloring books may curb a child’s individual creativity. Dr. Merle Flannery of the University of Florida urges parents to provide blank paper and crayons to let children define their own visual world. She cautions against rushing young artists and against judging primitive drawings.
A Glouster based news roundup details multiple family and friends gatherings. Roger Dyer's son Roger Jr celebrated with a surprise birthday dinner attended by relatives from Glouster Columbus Moxahala and Louisville. An extensive Pounds country home reunion brought kin from Columbus Westerville Cincinnati and beyond. Other visits include the Wintersteens hosting Ester Henry and Kathrine McCallister with Weekend guests from Wooster Mineral City Groveport and more. The piece also notes a 90th birthday upcoming for Isaac Jones and several trips to Ohio Caverns and local sights.
A week of spiritual renewal services opens Tuesday at the Athens Church of the Nazarene led by Pastor Paul Cook. Services start at 7 p.m. Guest evangelists are the Rev and Mrs Ottis Smith of Tidioutte Pa plus instrumental and vocal music.
Albany United Methodist Church will host Vacation Bible School the week of June 26 with sessions Monday to Thursday from 7 to 9 and Friday from 6 30. The closing program is set for June 6 at 8. Open to community children ages 4 through adult. Rev. Howard Mayne will lead adult classes at the parsonage. Mrs J K Dalton directs the VBS.
The New Hope Street Ministry will hold revival meetings at 7 30 p m each Sunday through June 6 at the Dexter Church of Christ. Chuck Russell the director and evangelist has seven years of local ministry in Ohio and leads a group aiding drug users alcoholics runaway teens and prostitutes.
The Rev. John Elswick will speak at both morning and afternoon services at the Nelsonville Wesleyan Church this Sunday continuing a day of worship and outreach for the community.
The Homeward Bound Trio will appear in a special program at Guysville Community Church on Saturday at 8 p.m. The event offers an evening of vocal harmonies and seasonal music in a local church setting.
The city of New Orleans traces origins to 1718 when French settlers founded it. It later passed under Spanish and American control, reflecting a history of multiple sovereigns.
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