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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1940

Page

6

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Athens Music Club Observes Evening at Mitchell Home

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.

Athens Music Club Mitchell L. C. Mitchell Fairview Ave John Edwards William B. Drake United States Amelia Hockenberry Francia P. Bundy McDowell Capricio Arthur Foote Catman Church Mary T. Noss Mystery of Life Victor Herbert O. L. Hoisington Louis Hammerle

Chi Omega Bridge Club Aids Sheltering Arms Children’s Room

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.

Chi Omega Chi Omega Club S. College St Sheltering Arms Hospital Sto. Ho Byron Vanford Melvin Boright J. FE. Algeo G. D. Gorham Thorn Edward Cole Byron Danford J. E. Householder P. F. Good Virgil G. Baker Dwight H. Rutherford Don Peden Charles Reamer Helen Jean Brown Mill St Mary Frances Ross Carpenter St Columbus Dayton

Personal notices from East Liverpool and surrounding towns

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.

Frank Crooks Phyllis Crooks East Liverpool Mrs Rush Elliott Marietta Ave James Josten Cincinnati Music Hall Thomas Henry N. Congress St Lowell Henry Columbus Mrs. Henry P. R. Freeman New Westgate

Egyptian priests computed 365 day year long before calendars

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.

Athens High stage comedy Going Places delights audience

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.

Athens Athens High School Glen Hughes High School New England Coover Staats Avelyn Hopkins Robert Sprague Martha Cottingham Kate Julian McQuiston

Pitfalls of Love in a Sag Harbor Telephone Mystery

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.

Madge Graham Lillian Underwood Lillian Marion Sag Harbor Farm Madge Melinda Mrs. Ticer Katie Dicky Tier’s Darling Katherine

Brenda Marshall Wears Green Crepe Dinner Gown

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.

Brenda Marshall

Ohio University seniors elected Phi Beta Kappa

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

Athens Martha Wetr Jones Evan J. Jones Pi Beta Phi Sorority Ohio University Phi Beta Kappa National Scholastic Honorary Maxine Grace Kent Jackson Theresa Jane Fuetterer Cuyahoga Falls Oscar Herman Ibele Euclid Marie Elizabeth Davis Oak Hill Donald Druesdon Cambridge Margaret Louise Earnhart Norwalk Norma Joan Kutler Cleveland Heinz Toennies Prof Emmett Rowles

Rapid Starling Growth Threatens North American Birds

The text notes that the accelerating rise in starling numbers poses the most serious danger to bird life across North America.

North America

Thanksgiving Play At West Side School Opens Comedy of Miles Standish

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.

West Side Miles Standish Longfellow John Cooper John Aiden Donna Green Priscilla Jack Wolfe Bobby Green Chief Wattamat Herbert Young Alma Jean Gloeckner Messenger Kirby Green Jean Walker James Wager Ohio University

Garden Club Talks Japanese Beetles and Drainage

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.

Anna K. Price W. B. Lawrence E. B. Smith College Park Maryland Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid C. V. Strawn's N. Court St

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