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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1940

Page

6

Ohio University Orchestra Plans Memorial Auditorium Concert

The Ohio University Orchestra conducted by Deforest W. Ingerham will perform at Memorial Auditorium on Sunday evening December 1. If successful, Alexander Laszlo, renowned Hungarian composer and conductor, may direct one number. The program includes works by Humperdinck Brahms Mendelssohn and a violin concerto by David Flanagan with Borodin and Rimsky Korsakov also featured.

May Ohio University Orchestra Deforest W. Ingerham Memorial Auditorium Alexander Laszlo Europe Oh Susannah Washington Humperdinck Brahms Mendelssohn David Flanagan Borodin Rimsky-Korsakoff

Thanksgiving tea and sorority event at Mrs. Rose home

The Sigma Phi Gamma International Sorority hosted a tea at Mrs. Raymond F. Rose's Euclid Drive home, with blue and yellow decor and chrysanthemum arrangements. Guests included Mrs. E. B. James and Miss Mary Frances Gillogly. The group later met at Cornell's Cabin on Morrison Brown Hill for a business session and games, with prizes awarded to Mrs. Herman A. Herron and Miss Lois Mariner.

S$ Messenger Athens Onc Gamma Sigma Phi Raymond Rose Sigma Phi Gamma International Sorority Raymond F. Rose Euclid Drive Fred Weber Louise Poling Rose Lois Mariner E. B. James Mary Frances Gillogly Marjorie Herdman Dwight Herron Donna

Delta Tau Delta Celebrates 78th Fall Initiation at Ohio University

The Delta Tau Delta Ohio University Beta chapter held its 78th Fall Initiation on Sunday at The Shelter President St. Initiation began at 10 a.m. with five initiates: John Clark Danville Indiana John Zahradt Wellsville Ohio John Singer Bridgeport Connecticut Carl Ocize Cleveland Ohio Homer Von Behren Rockford Illinois A banquet followed serving eighty at one p.m. Alumni and faculty including Rev. Lewis Gishler Prof. Frank B. Gullum Delt President Stephen Fuller and others attended and spoke.

Ohio University Beta Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Lewis Gishler Syracuse N. Y Frank B. Gullum Delt Stephen Fuller John Clark Danville John Zahradt Wellsville John Singer Bridgeport Conn Carl Ocize Cleveland Homer von Behren Rockford Ill Hiram R. Wilson Horace Palmer R. C. Hess William Herbert Loring Connett Wesley Miller David Hughes Thomas N. Hoover Athens Robert Gullum Chillicothe

Sayre Study Circle reviews historical novel led by Mrs Ong

The Sayre Study Circle met at the Sayre Hotel Berry Tuesday afternoon and reviewed Ben Ames Williams’s Come Spring led by program leader Mrs H J Ong. Echoes from an Adult Education forum sparked talk on Athens City Recreational Center and community meetings. Mrs W L Gard urged attendance. President Mrs D B Green presided and welcomed new member Mrs C M Davis. Mrs R J Studer was appointed to the program committee for next year. Sixteen members attended with menus provided by hostess Fenzel.

Sayre Berry

Albany Grange Host Potluck and Meeting at Thelma Shaver Home

The Carrie Hall Club of the Albany Grange met at Mrs. Thelma Shaver’s home on Thursday November 14 for a noon potluck lunch and an afternoon meeting. Winifred Hooper led a program after the business session and many members attended, with one guest Iris Cunningham. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs. Edna Lash in December.

Carrie Hall Club Albany Grange Thelma Shaver Winifred Hooper Eva Sanders Melva Radcliffe Etta Miller Edna Lash Ida Elliott Bessie Pugh Stella Cunningham Maude Knowlton Mabel Knowlton Mabel Carbaugh Vivian Coates Helena Whaley Evelyn Hooper Pherice Wingett Marie Hoffee Blanch Elliott Lola Springer Iris Cunningham

Christmas Charity Basket Plans at Mrs Gard Home

Plans will be completed at the home of Mrs W L Gard for the club's Christmas charity basket.

W. L. Gard

Personal notices from central Ohio area

Prof and Mrs H T Houf plan weekend in Ann Arbor with son Emerson majoring in forestry at Michigan. Foster Harmon IU Bloomington spends Thanksgiving with parents and brother William Harmon. Phyllis Logan pledged to Ohio University Sigma Alpha Iota chapter. Funeral services for Mary Rodgers attended by relatives from New Marshfield, Glouster, Athens and Chillicothe. Wagner family from Cincinnati visits Kerr family in Columbus area for Thanksgiving. Presbyterian Church women hold rummage sale Friday and Saturday. donors welcome any time this week.

H. T. Houf N. Lancaster St Ann Arbor Emerson University of Michigan Foster Harmon Indiana University Bloomington Ind A. R. Harmon William Harmon University Terrace Phyllis Logan W. H. Logan Ohio University Sigma Alpha Iota National Professional Music Society For Women Ooe I. N. McHarg Francis Colley New Marshfield Road Leslie Williams Glouster Fred Walburn Athens R. D Chillicothe Mary Rodgers McHarg Colley Williams Walburn The Presbyterian Church

Pitfalls of Love and a Neighborly Mystery

Madge Graham talks by phone with Marion Morton while Dicky listens. A missing Marion hints Katherine Bickett’s husband may have sent a message. Secret listening to the call intertwines past romance with a current search at Sage Harbor farm.

Marion Katherine Jack Bickett Dicky Katherine Bickett Madge Graham Sage Harbor Marion Morton Madge Lillian Underwood Arion Mrs. Ticer Ticer Catherine Jack

Sequel to Marriage Meddlers

A narrator uses a phone ruse to obtain a needed update from Marion while Katherine aids and frets. A menacing caller interrupts from the doorway as Marion exerts pressure, and the scene ends with suspense, promising continuation tomorrow.

Women’s Christian Service Society Meeting Postponed

The all day meeting at Mc Dougal Church is moved to November 28. A pot luck dinner at noon will be at the home of Mr and Mrs Will Mingus. Members should bring quilting and items for the Bazaar.

Women's Christian Service Society McDougal Church Will Mingus

Stars Say For Thursday November 21 Astrology Outlook

The article forecasts a day of internal conflict and mixed impulses with tempering moods and a tendency toward expediency over integrity. It notes a birthday guidance year urging resolve to avoid easy paths and potential conflicts in intimate relationships.

Genevieve Kemble Moody

Calendar of club events in Athens County

Athens County New England Women rescheduled to Wednesday November 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Higley Study Circle meets Wednesday with Mrs E E Auml il ler on N Lancaster Street. program by Mrs F C Shilling about The Panama Canal Zone at 2 00 p m. Pocahontas Lodge holds a Wednesday 7 30 p m business meeting. Art and Thimble Club activities listed.

Athens County New England Higley Study Circle E. E. Aumiller N. Lancaster St F. C. Shilling Panama Canal Zone Pocahontas Lodge Art and Thimble Club

Has Quilting Party The Art and Thimble Club

The Art and Thimble Club of Shade and vicinity held an all day quilting at Mrs. George Grim's home with 18 members, hostess, and five guests. President Hazel Creamer and secretary Nettie Harris reported the club’s finances. A December 14 supper for husbands and families is planned. Nettie Harris won the guess package contest. Next meeting set for December 5 at Mrs. Zelda Perry’s home.

Shade and Vicinity George Grim Hazel Creamer Nettie Harris Zelda Perry

Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge to Nominate Officers

Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge meets Thursday at 7 30 p m in 1 C C F Hall for officer nominations. Members urged to attend.

Nannie Allom

Potluck Supper of Married Class Hones Christmas Plans

A Married People's Class potluck was held at the Christian Church parlors Monday night. After devotionals and a business meeting, plans were set for a Christmas party on December 16 at Mr. and Mrs. Don Johnson's home. Esther Class invited to a party on December 2. Songs and games led by Mrs. Marilyn Porter and Mrs. Juanita Breinich. Guests included Mrs. Paul Saylor and daughters Paula and Beverly of Charleston West Virginia and Mrs. Clara Andrews of Athens.

Christian Church Don Johnson Columbia Ave Esther Marilyn Porter Juanita Breinich Paul Saylor Paula and Beverly Charleston W. Va Clara Andrews Athens

Glouster School Play Set For December 10

Superintendent Thomas W. Figley announces the play Red Eagle will be performed in Glouster on Tuesday December 10 with a grades matinee December 9 and a high school matinee earlier that day.

Glouster Thomas W. Figley Red Eagle Figley

Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin

A promotional notice extols Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna blended with Syrup Pepsin to ease constipation. It touts pleasant taste, gentle action on lazy bowels, and broad appeal to adults and children while urging purchase at local druggists.

Dr. Caldwell

Pleasant relief from rheumatic pains with RUX Compound

Local ads praise RUX Compound for relief from rheumatic pain and kidney irritation. Jesse Ott of Bellevue, Ohio, reports significant relief and better sleep after using the liquid medicine. Quick's Drug Store advertises three economical sizes and urges readers to try the genuine product.

Rax MR. Ott Jesse Ott Bellevue Ohio Lee Quick's

Ann Bolin in Play at Athens High School

Review notes Ann Bolin daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Bolin Richland Ave performed as Ann Miller a freshman determined to solve problems. Plains Woman's Society meets Thursday night after church at the Methodist Church.

Athens High School Ann Bolin Henry Bolin Richland Ave Miss Bolin Ann Miller Plains Women's Society

Women’s Faculty Club holds supper and quiz night

Members enjoyed a buffet supper and quiz program at the club house Sunday evening. Mrs William Young led the event. Contest participants identified common advertising slogans and named the six Iroquoian tribes. Miss Mabel Olson won. The next meeting is the Christmas dinner at the Country Club on Dec 16.

William Young Iroquoian League Mabel Olson Wineer Country Club

Joyful Cough Relief Home Mixture Guide

An easy home remedy promises quick cough relief with Pinex and a sugar syrup. Buy 244 ounces Pinex containing Norway pine and guaiacol, mix with two cups sugar and one cup water to yield a pint syrup that soothes throat membranes and loosens phlegm. Children like it and it won’t spoil.

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