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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1939

Page

9

Brilliant Cincinnati Symphony Delights Athens Audiences

Two concerts by the Cincinnati Symphony drew about 6,000 fans at Memorial Auditorium Athens with a lively program. Highlights included Rimsky Korsakov Capriccio Espagnol and Till Eulenspiegel plus encores Prelude to Lohengrin and Shepherds Hey. The concert featured solos by violin flute and harp and conductor's own By the Tarn composition.

Rimsky- Korsakov Berlioz Dohnanyi Till Eulenspieg Rimsky-Korsakov Wagner Grain- T Athens

School Children Enjoy Symphony at Athens Matinee

About 3 000 district students from Athens and surrounding towns attended a Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra matinee in Memorial Auditorium. Conductor Eugene Goossens, explaining each piece to the young audience, led selections from Schubert, Mozart, Bizet, Borodin, Rimsky Korsakov, and Grainger.

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Athens Athens Kiwanis Club Athens Rotary Club Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Symphony Eugene Goossens Schubert Mozart L’arlissenne Bizet Borodin Athens County Children’s Home Albany Columbia Amesville Buchtel Chauncey Coolville Gallipolis Glouster Hamden Harrisonville Jackson Hemlock Jacksonville Logan Lottridge Marietta Mechanicsburg Nelsonville Pomeroy Rutland Shade Stewart the Plains Trimble Union Furnace Haydenville Goossens Mary John Fawcett

Miss Margaret McCutcheon Discusses Athens County Child Welfare

Miss Margaret McCutcheon Athens County Child Welfare Director spoke to the P E O Sisterhood on Know Athens County describing Title V provisions and federal state local roles in rural child welfare. She outlined costs services licensed boarding homes and cooperation with Juvenile Court and Health Department with twenty four members present.

Athens Margaret McCutcheon Sisterhood McCutcheon Athens County Ohio Edna Way Elmwood Place Mabel Olson U. S Miss McCutcheon East Side

Coat Flare with Golden Brown Triple Twill and Ruby Fox Muff

An untrimmed fitted and flared coat in golden brown triple twill is paired with a soft ruby fox muff, creating a luxe winter ensemble feature. The ensemble highlights rich texture and plush fur trim for formal wear.

Victory Ball to Feature Floor Show in Armistice Day Event

Armistice Day in Athens will close with a Victory Ball hosted by the American Legion and Auxiliary, KT Crossen Post No 21, at the Athens Armory. The evening includes a six act floor show with Ohio University performers, Bonnie Herron, Burnie Curry, and William Simpson. Tickets are available at the door.

Court House American Legion Ohio University Athens Bonnie Herron Burnie Curry William Simpson

Goossens Confesses Love of Locomotives and Ships

Conductor Eugene Goossens of the Cincinnati Symphony reveals his fascination with locomotives and ocean liners. He recalls driving a freight locomotive in a Los Angeles yard and shoveling coal on a Missouri Pacific train, while praising rehearsal-driven artistry and youthful American audiences. He treasures the unwritten musical word and stresses experience before concert work.

Los Angeles England Missouri Pacific Mr. Goossens America Europe Cincinnati Eugene Goossens

Prof Gubitz Speaks At Father Son Banquet

Ohio University professor Albert C Gubitz addressed a Higley Class First Christian Church Father and Son banquet drawing 130 men and boys. A post dinner program featured vocal solos by Mrs E J Person and Mrs Sylvia Gilfillin Hutton and instrumental numbers by Frederick Rosser Cecil McGlone and George Maxwell. Max Baughman led song with Frances Hessel on piano. Higley Class officers include Fred Kempton president W F Hartley secretary and Clarence D Samford class teacher.

Albert C. Gubitz Ohio University Higley First Christian Church E. J. Person Sylvia Gilfill Hutton Frederick Rosser Cecil McGlone George Maxwell Max Baughman Frances Hessel

Personal notices and society happenings in Athens area

Mr. and Mrs. Dean B. Copeland of Butler Pa arrive for Dad's Day at Ohio University and visit Prof. and Mrs. C. M. Copeland. Dr. E A Hansen of Athens returns from Cincinnati after medical treatment for Mrs. Hansen. District Business and Professional Women's Club convention attendees from Athens include Eleanor Minister and others. Medical society meetings held in Zanesville with forty seven doctors and wives present. Mr. Rowland and companions from Athens visit Columbus for White Cross Hospital care. Dr. Shannon undergoes emergency appendicitis operation at St Francis Hospital Columbus with wife Mrs Shannon beside him. Dr. W W Lee and Dr. W W Lee attend State Dental Association sessions in Columbus.

Dean B. Copeland Butler Dad Ohio University Copeland C. M. Copeland Morris Ave Business and Professional Women's Club Ironton Athens Chorus Eleanor Minister Gladys Jones Leona Hughes Geraldine Hope Ethel Beekman Thelma Robinson Rowena Sprout Naomi Vernon Florence Kimes Mae Herron Rowena Bowers Clara Kuenzli Myrta Ashworth Margaret Cronin Alice Lagerstrom M. D. Worley H. R. Nye Athens L. E. Butts Nelsonville Ohio E. J. Shannon State St St. Francis Hospital Columbus Cincene W. W. Lee Grosvenor St State Dental Association

Wesleyan Needle Club Hostess Plans November Meeting

Mrs. E. Paul Cotton hosted the Wesleyan Needle Club at 24 E. Washington St. on Thursday to sew clothing for Athens County underprivileged children. Fifteen members and guest Mrs. Wilson Norris attended. next gathering set for November 30 with Mr. John H. Grekila at 16 Montrose Ave.

E. Paul Cotton Washington St Wesleyan Needle Club Athens County Wilson Norris John H. Grekila Montrose Ave

Marriage Mullers A Sequel to Married Comrades

Adele Garrison portrays Madge Graham and her friends in New York as they shadow Dicky at a restaurant where he meets a mysterious secretary and her gangster ally. The trio observe a tense demand for control and a threat to Dicky and his wife, hinting at a dangerous plot. (Continued tomorrow)

Adele Garrison Madge Graham Harry Lillian Underwood New York Madge Dicky Harry Underwood Lillian Dicky-bird

UCD Club Marks 33rd Anniversary At Mrs Fryburger Home

The U C D Club celebrated its thirty third anniversary at the home of Mrs Mary Fryburger 215 W Union St Thursday afternoon Floral decorations honored late member Mrs L W Connett A tribute to Mrs P G Dowler was read by Mrs Isaac E Ash Officers C L Jordan Georgia Hickman P G Hibbard and Mary Fryburger were reelected for another year Guests included Mrs Roy L Fryburger and Mrs Jess Finster wald An anniversary luncheon followed hosted by Mrs O Mantz Elson Hedges and Roy L Fryburger

Mary Fryburger W. Union St Sunnybank Green House L. W. Connett P. G. Dowler Isaac E. Ash J. R. Harvey C. L. Jordan Georgia Hickman P. G. Hibbard Roy L. Fryburger Columbus Jess Finsterwald O. Mantz Elson Hedges

Fred Sanders Hosts Loan Employees Dinner Event

Fred C. Sanders, manager of the Athens office for City Loan Finance Co., entertained local and neighboring office employees at a dinner in Hotel Berry. Afterward guests went to the Sanders home at 101 May Ave with Mrs. Sanders and Mrs. Ruland hosting. Out-of-town guests included several from Lancaster Circleville Marietta.

City Loan Finance Co Fred C. Sanders Athens Hotel Berry Sanders May Ave Robert Ruland Paul Fletcher Robert Rockhold Mary Campbell Robert Anderson Lancaster Esther Mondhank Clayton Chaflin Locke Ireland Circleville George Fee Marietta

Community Club and Charity Events Schedule Friday

Rebecca Morris McKee Chapter Daughters of 1812 meets Friday at 7 30 p m with Delle and Blanche Finsterwald. I T U No 482 Auxiliary and those eligible invited to a benefit at 327 East State St at 8 p m. M and H Circle holds annual turkey dinner at Mrs Margaret McHarg home Friday 6 p m. Circle No 3 Central Ave Methodist Rummage Sale at City Hall Friday and Saturday Nov 10 and 11. Rebekahs and Odd Fellows host Progressive Benefit Party Friday 8 p m at LO CF Hall bring pie and sandwiches. Pallas Club meets Saturday 2 30 p m at Mrs Rush Elliott 3 Marietta Ave with Miss Mary Connell in charge. Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae hold bake sale Saturday Nov 11 starting 9 a m at Schine's Athena Theater.

Rebecca Morris McKee U. S. Daughters of 1812 Delle and Blanche Finsterwald O Oo I. T. U. No. 482 Rose Price Blanche Price East State St Margaret McHarg Rebekahs Odd Fellows C. F. Hall Pallas Club Rush Elliott Marietta Ave Mary Connett Alpha Gamma Delta Schine Athena

Birth Announcement Janet Kay Woodrum

Mr and Mrs Ralph Woodrum formerly of Athens announce the birth of an eight and three fourths pound daughter Janet Kay on Nov 10. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Alva Rupe of Carpenter and Mr R H Woodrum of Alkal WV. Albany Two In One Club meets Monday at 1 00 pm with Mrs Lola Springer. program leader Mrs Hazel Morrison.

Ralph Woodrum Frances Rupe Carpenter Athens Janet Kay Alva Rupe R. H. Woodrum Alkal W. Va Albany Lola Springer Hazel Morerison

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Cincinnati Symphony By Floyd K. Prince Athens High School Suedes Edith Mechem Albany Grange W.R.C Women's Relief Corps W. State St Albert Woodruff Broughton P. E. O. Sisterhood Margaret Diaghileff Ballet Liverpool Joe College Gubitz Fred Kempton W. F. Hartley Clarence D. Samford E. A. Hansen C. O. Rowland Denver Rowland W. H. Oldfield Darrel Witham Rowland White Cross Hospital Man Tyro Big Boy Cline UCD Club Fryburger Fred Sanders Miss New Yorker Rilla Beauty Shop Burke Ervin N. Court St TWEED Jean West Union St Woodworth's Subway Berkshire” Shoes Wolverine Children’s Book Week Mary Graham Bonner Raggedy Ann Lulu Susi Toby Madeline Brandeis Maud and Miska Petersham L. Frank Baum Carolyn Keene Ted Scott F. W. Dixon Don Sturdy Victor Appleton Lillie A. Faris Hitty Rachael Field Lone Ranger Fran Striker
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