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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1941

Page

10

Columbus-Athenian Club Hosts Meeting at Mrs Musser Home

The Columbus Athenian Club met November 9 at Mrs James Mueser home assisted by daughter Mrs Lena Burke. Miss Thelma Michaela attended. With president absent Mrs Carrie Waters presided. Illness kept Nora Reid Etta Hart and Mrs George Pennywbacker away. Plans set for December 14 Christmas party at Mrs Marie Bennetts home.

James Mueser Lena Burke Thelma Michaela Fili Carrie Waters Nora Reid Etta Hart George Pennywbacker Ilness Marie Bennett H. H. Shaw

Ruby Mercer Shines in Community Concert Homecoming

Ruby Mercer, a brilliant soprano, returned to her hometown for the Community Concert Association, delivering a richly varied program at Memorial Auditorium before 2,700 attendees. She demonstrated operatic depth and concert poise, with strong support from her accompanist husband Theodor Haig, and offered a multilingual, engaging performance spanning Haydn to Debussy.

Ruby Mercer Community Concert Association Memorial Haydn Mendelssohn Mozart Brahms

Mercer Guest Of Honor At Athens Concert

Miss Mercer was honored as guest of Mr. W F Mercer at a concert in Athens. Scotchair performed and the audience insisted on an encore after Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes. Ward French attended with Miss Mercer and Mr Haig from New York.

Louise Musetta Haig Athens High School Ohio University Broadway Athens Ward French Community Concert Association Miss Mercer New York la Vie Parisienne M.B.R

Miss Mercer Star In AHS Operetta

Ruby Mercer starred as the lead in Athens High School’s Belle of Barnstapoole staged April 6, 1923. Homer Baird directed and found the score among souvenirs. the production was praised as the best local operetta.

Ruby Mercer Athens High School Dorothy Dailey Joseph Farley Charles Kircher William Moler Kenneth Wilcox Gilberta Hill Earl Hickman Merle Rogers Betty Jones Marian Sprague Grace F. Spring Miss Mercer

O. U. Military Ball Tops Weekend Social Scene

Ohio University hosts the Military Ball at the Men's Gymnasium Friday night from nine to one. Abe Lyman and his orchestra provide the music while honorary colonel candidates review on Schine's Athena stage. Red white and blue decorations, sandbagged faculty lounge, and a shell bandstand set the scene as new Scabbard and Blade members and pledges are announced. Tickets are sold at Logan's Book Store and through military society members.

Rose Blane Abe Lyman Ohio University Schine Athena Theater Logan's Book Store Military Society Military Department

Beta Theta Pi Centennial Tea Ends Celebration at Chapter House

About 400 guests attended a tea and reception at the Beta Theta Pi chapter house in Athens marking the 100th anniversary of the Ohio University chapter. Notables included chapter president Paul Davies, National President William W. Dawson, and Athens Auxiliary president Mrs. Fred H. Beckler, with numerous auxiliary hostesses and volunteers assisting.

Beta Theta Pi Beta Theta Pi Fraternity South Congress St Betas Ohio University Paul Davies Laura Graves William W. Dawson Dawson Cleveland W. F. Loveless Columbus Fred H. Beckler Athens Beta Auxiliary C. M. Copeland George FE. McLaughlin W. F. Copeland F. W. Bush E. W. Chubb Albert Wray

Phi Mu Auxiliary Hosts Informal Tea at Chapter House

Phi Mu Auxiliary entertained Tuesday afternoon with an informal tea at the chapter house. Members greeted guests and fellow members as a pink and white tea table centerpiece with chrysanthemums and crystal candleholders drew attention. Mrs. Clark poured.

Phi Mu

New Eastern Star Officers Elected at Athens Chapter 175

Mrs. Letha McClain was elected worthy patron and Mr. Eugene Jacoby worthy patron for the Athens Chapter No. 175, Order of the Eastern Star, with other officers named to serve one year and to be installed in December. Also noted is Mrs. Lee Byerly of Albany Route Two returning home after a visit in Lancaster with Mr. and Mrs. Karl Skirring ton and guests Mrs. Tom Quidor of Jackson.

Letha McClain Eugene Jacoby Athens Order of the Eastern Star Mildred Giesecke Ernest Glazier Emma Palmer Grace Riley Grace Walker Louise Wamsley Emma Battin Lee Byerly Albany Lancaster Karl Skirrington Tom Quidor Jackson

Here for Concert and Eastern Star Reception

Mrs. Frances W. Welch and Mrs. Harvey M. Roach attend the Ruby Mercer concert in Beverly. Mrs. Roach visits Dr. and Mrs. T. R. Biddle while Mrs. Welch stays with Mrs. J. Halliday Cline and Mrs. F. W. Bush. Mrs. Biddle hosts a dinner for six at Park Place. A reception for Ruth Funk, deputy grand matron of District 25 Athens Chapter 175, Order of Eastern Star, will be held at the Masonic Temple tonight from 8 to 10.

Ruby Mercer Frances W. Welch Harvey M. Roach Beverly Welch Miss Mercer New York Roach T. R. Biddle J. Halliday Cline F. W. Bush Mrs. Welch Ruth Funk Athens Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Funk

Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin

An advertising feature promotes Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna combined with Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for constipation. It claims to ease stomach upset, gas, and bad breath, noting the pleasant taste and suitability for children and adults.

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