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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1939

Page

10

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Comes to Memorial Auditorium

Southeastern Ohio residents travel to Athens for two Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra concerts at Memorial Auditorium. The afternoon children's show, sponsored by Ohio University Public Relations Kiwanis and Rotary, draws nearly 3000 students. Eugene Goossens conducts the evening program with Berlioz Dohnanyi Strauss and Rimsky Korsakov pieces. Doors close promptly at 8:00 PM to avoid late arrivals.

Southeastern Ohio Athens Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Community Concert Association Memorial Auditorium Ohio University Kiwanis Club Rotary Club Parkersburg Waslattia SIV Musse Berlioz Dohnanyi Tim Eulenspiegel Strauss Tarn Eugene Goossens

Boys' State Reports Highlight Legion Auxiliary Meeting

Paul Gordon and Jack Beasley spoke at a Columbus Legion Auxiliary gathering about their Boys' State experiences. Beasley described the governmental training and election process, Gordon discussed the social aspects. A Pre Armistice Day note for Mechanicburg's Athens Township School program followed.

Paul Gordon Jack Beasley Legion Auxiliary Meeting Carl H. Beasley W. W. Gordon Boys’ State Columbus American Legion Auxiliary The American Legion F. A. Lavelle Richland Ave Parent-Teacher Association Athens Township Mechanicsburg John Dowler Patricia Martina Josten Theresa Josten Walter Baird Clara Goodrich Isabel Josten J. R. Sprague

Watkins to Play for Victory Ball of The Legion

Watkins and his Orchestra from the Coliseum Parkersburg West Virginia perform by popular request for the Victory Ball of The American Legion and Auxiliary K T Crossen Post No 21 at the Athens Armory Saturday night November 11 Armistice Day. A featured floor show and cabaret style dance with tables around the floor. Tickets at the door or from Legionnaires. 600 Class Six Young Married People's Class of the Church of God to meet at 10 May Ave Clyde Beasley home Wilbur Sharpe leads entertainment pumpkin pie and coffee served. Any young married couple invited.

Jack Watkins Parkersburg W. Va American Legion and Auxiliary K. T. Crossen Post Athens Armory F. A. Lavelle Legionnaires Church of God Clyde Beasley Wilbur Sharpe

Athens Eastern Star Hosts 130 from Eight Chapters

Athens Order of Eastern Star hosted 130 members at the Masonic Temple with guests from Amesville Nelsonville Guysville New Marshfield Logan McConnelsville Pomeroy and Middleport. A humorous play Female Masonry and accordion solos by Laroma Gaver highlighted the program amid fiesta colored decorations and refreshments.

Athens Order of Eastern Star Middleport Flossie Kiltan

Horton and Oberlin Friends Dine in Columbus Reunion recollections with Edward Horton and Oberlin classmates

Edward Everett Horton, famed film comedian, visited Columbus to see the Hartman Theater production of Springtime For Henry. He and O. C. Bird, college friends from Oberlin Iota Tau Kappa, recalled old days as other alumni like ex Governor Martin L. Davey joined.

Edward Everett Horton O. C. Bird Betty Columbus Henry Hartman Theater Mr. Bird Oberlin College Iota Tau Kappa Martin L. Davey Oberlin Dick Burr Cincinnati Horton Deshler-Wallick Louis Mann Hartman Bird Baltimore The Sun Brooklyn Ohio Oberlin Academy Morton Columbus Press HBF

Calendar notes for local clubs and events this Thursday

Community groups list meetings at homes and churches with times for Thursday November 9 including Child Study Club 7 30 p m at Mrs Alton Hope and Higly Men s Class Father and Son banquet 6 30 p m at the Christian Church The Martzolff Sunday School Class holds a 7 30 p m meeting after an earlier postponed covered dish dinner Friday events include U S Daughters of 1812 and I T U Auxiliary gatherings at 7 30 and 8 00 p m plus a Pre Armistice Day program at Athens Township Centralized School at Mechanicsburg 7 30 p m with educational sound pictures and prizes.

Alton Hope Gasco Sewing Club Jesse Camp Grosvenor St Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles Higly The Christian Church Martzolff First Methodist Church Methodist Church K. T. Crossen Post No. 21 American Legion Athens Township Mechanicsburg Margaret McHarg

Eugene Goossens to conduct Cincinnati Symphony here

London born conductor Eugene Goossens will lead the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in Athens tonight. He rose from violinist in the Queen's Hall Orchestra to chief conductor and director of Cincinnati's May Festivals, with premieres of Don Juan and Judith at Covent Garden and collaboration with Sir Thomas Beecham.

Eugene Goossens Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Queen's Hall London Henry Wood Royal College of Music Sir Thomas Beecham Stanford Goossen Beecham Mr. Goossens America Con Cincinnati Judith Arnold Bennett Covent Garden Lawrence Tibbett

Esther Class Hostess Program Highlights Song and Social

Mrs D M Clutter hosted the Esther Class of the Christian Church on Maplewood Drive. Readings included Psalm 136 and Psalm 23, with prayers and devotional led by Mrs Harry Elkins. The program featured singing by Mrs Baldwin and Maurer, plus Bobby Tate performing and the group planning new officers. A Progressive Benefit Party by Rebekahs and Odd Fellows was announced for Friday at 8 00 pm at the IOOF Hall with a pie and sandwich bring.

The Christian Church Maplewood Drive William Connett C. R. Cline Harry Elkins America J. W. Sands Rebekahs Odd Fellows I. O. O. F. Hall

Liquid diet and sleep touted as skin cure

Alicia Hart presents a rapid cure for blemishes by a 24 hour liquid diet followed by 10 hours of sleep for three nights. The plan starts with lemon water and fruit juice, progresses through milk and soups, then returns to solid foods the next day with limited heavy items to sustain clear skin.

Philatheas Meet At Cameron s

Philathea Class of the Christian Church met at 25 Sunnyside Drive with Miss Velma Stancart giving devotions for the Thanksgiving season. Mrs S E G Pedi led prayer and plans for a Christmas gift to the Cleveland Christian Home were discussed. The evening included games and refreshments by Mrs Cameron, Mrs Watkins, and Miss Neisel Robinson. December meeting will be a Christmas party at Miss Mildred Banks home.

Philathea The Christian Church Carlos Cameron Sunnyside Drive Velma Stancart S. E. G. Pedigo Cleveland Christian Home Cameron Helen Watkins Neisel

Farewell Party Honors Mr and Mrs John J Clark at Local Church Hall

About seventy people gathered at the K of C Hall as the Catholic Ladies of Columbia and Knights of Columbus honored Mr and Mrs John J Clark on their departure for McArthur Ohio to live with their daughter Rose Clark Health Nurse after thirty six years in Poston. Speakers praised their church loyalty and community service.

John J. Clark Catholic Ladies of Columbia Knights of Columbus K. of C. Hall Poston Mrs. Clark Scotland Clark St. Paul's Church

Personal notes from local residents and visitors

Mr A B Roe returned from a three weeks business trip to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Mrs W W Kelly ended a several months visit in Nelsonville and returned to Cleveland. Dr Robert Srigley of New Orleans arrived to visit his mother in Columbus and is interning at Charity Hospital. Athens Eastern Star members attended a social meeting in Athens. Elizabeth Butt of Rock Island visited nephew Allen Riley Jr. in town. Also a note extols washable fabrics for winter draperies and slipcovers, highlighting practicality and a clean charm.

A. B. Roe McBee Company Los Angeles San Francisco Calif W. W. Kelly Cleveland John Cross Nelsonville Robert Srigley New Orleans H. S. Srigley E. State Srigley Harvard Medical School Charity Hospital Logan Athens Order of Eastern Star Freda Willige Otto Lyke Faye Shriner Margaret Timberlake

How to Make a Splendid Cough Remedy at Home

A DIY cough medicine method combines sugar syrup and Pinex in a pint bottle to create a large, long lasting remedy. The guide promises easy preparation with no cooking and explains the soothing, phlegm loosening effects, plus a money back guarantee if not satisfactory.

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