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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1940
Page
6
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The Athens Music Club gathered Monday at Mrs. L. C. Mitchell’s 60 Fairview Ave. for vocal and instrumental music. Items featured included piano solos by Mrs. Francia P. Bundy, violin numbers by Mrs. Louis Hammerle, and songs performed by several members and accompanists.
Fifty two guests played contract and auction bridge at the Chi Omega Club fundraiser at the chapter house on 10 S College St Monday night to benefit the Children’s Room at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Door prize went to Mrs Byron Vanford. home baked cakes awarded to Mrs Melvin Boright and Mrs C E Fortney. bridge prizes to Mrs J F E Algeo and Mrs G D Gorham and others.
Local society brief listing weekend visits and departures. Mrs Frank Crooks and Miss Phyllis Crooks of East Liverpool visited Dr and Mrs Rush Elliott in Marietta Avenue. Several families traveled to Canisteo for Thanksgiving. Dr A F Holmes and family headed to St Petersburg Florida for winter. James Josten attended the American Bottlers convention in Cincinnati. Sturtevants and Marshes hosted guests from Columbus Athens Charleston and Richland. Gulfport trip planned. Thomas Henry and family hosted a housewarming for P R Freeman at Westgate. Rummage Sale announced by the Presbyterian Church Friday and Saturday. donations welcome.
The article notes that ancient Egyptian priests, as early as 4241 B C, calculated a year of 365 days though modern calendar systems were not yet known.
Sophomores and juniors at Athens High School presented the three act comedy Going Places by Glen Hughes. The cast delivered convincing characterizations led by Coover Staats and Avelyn Hopkins with strong dialogue and coordinated costumes make-up and acting. Directed by A A Nellis the production highlighted student and town interest with a lively performance in the high school auditorium.
Madge Graham learns from Lillian Underwood that her daughter Marion is missing. Marion calls herself and asks Madge not to trace the call while a cat voice and neighbor ties blur distance. Dicky suspects Marion is near and plans a rescue as Marion asks about her aunt Katherine.
Screen actress Brenda Marshall stuns in a dinner gown featuring a vivid green crepe skirt and a contrasting black crepe bodice adorned with green and gold embroidery for a striking onstage appearance.
Martha Wetr Jones daughter of Prof and Mrs Evan J Jones and a Pi Beta Phi member is among nine Ohio University seniors chosen for Phi Beta Kappa in the fall selections announced November 18 Initiation is set for December 6 with Prof Emmett Rowles as speaker Other honorees include Maxine Kent Theresa Fuetterer Oscar Ibele Marie Davis Donald Druesdon Margaret Earnhart Norma Kutler Heinz Toennies and nine others from across the state
The text notes that the accelerating rise in starling numbers poses the most serious danger to bird life across North America.
West Side School presents a stage adaptation of The Courtship of Miles Standish from Longfellow. Cast includes John Cooper John Aiden Donna Green as Priscilla Miles Standish Jack Wolfe Chief Watamata Bobby Green Parson Herbert Young Messenger Alma Jean Gloeckner, Kirby Green Jean Walker as Indians. The performance is directed by James Wager with student group singing and a post play recreation period. Guests are invited to attend at 2 15 Wednesday afternoon.
Athens Garden Club met at Mrs. C. H. Harris home to discuss drought and drainage, lawn care, mulching, and Japanese beetle control. Reports by Mrs. Price, Mrs. Lawrence, and Mrs. Smith covered watering, soil moisture, late summer lawn work, traps, and a Maryland bacterial control study. Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid plans a Thanksgiving bake sale at 72 N. Court St. starting Wednesday.
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