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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1937
Page
7
Richard Crooks, famed tenor, charmed an Athens crowd during Homecoming Weekend. He opened with 18th century selections and Handel and Schubert pieces, then improvised a second half with Italian arias and “mother” songs. Audience praise followed, with lively ad lib requests and strong diction.
Mr and Mrs Robert Hess Mor ris Ave hosted after the Home Coming game with Ohio University guests from out of town Coach Frank Wilton and Mrs Wilton line coach Elwood Wilson from Miami University were present before leaving for Miami U Also Mr and Mrs Richard H Galigher and daughter Jane Mr and Mrs T A Galgeon and Mr and Mrs Jack Meek of Huntington W V joined the gathering along with Dr and Mrs T H Morgan and Dr and Mrs Walter Burnell Glouster Town friends dropped in for an informal postgame party in Athens.
Alumni secretary Mrs. Clark E. Williams hosts a buffet for the Ohio University Alumni Association Executive Committee at 63 Elmwood Place. Attendees include President John W. Galbreath and Vice President Judge George N. Graham with several officers and spouses. two members unable to attend were B. W. Taylor and Mrs. Hazel Rigby Mast.
Mrs Ralph Wright entertained the Highway Wives Club at her Canaanville home. Fourteen members and guest Mrs Paul Neutzling attended. They planned a party for next Saturday. Winners named included Mrs Paul Chase Mrs Wendell Wright Mrs Fred Dailey Mrs Clarence Bartlett and Mrs W R Dailey.
Richard Crooks, famed tenor, chats backstage at a Saturday concert. He reveals sleep during the football game, praises swing music, and discusses encores with accompanist Frederick Schowecker. Daughters of Union Veterans plan a masquerade for Wednesday evening and district duv events in Gloucester noted.
Calendar items list Monday and Tuesday gatherings across several groups. Standard Bearers at 30 N High St, Married People's Class masquerade, O B and O Railway potluck, Central Ave M E Church study, Catholic Ladies Halloween party, Farm Bureau party, West Side PTA, Sayer's Study Club guest day, Social Literary Club program, Hobson Study Circle guest night, Chi Omega Alumni meeting, M and H Circle notes Halloween decor and a November Hillcrest Inn dinner with guests.
Dayton couple Mr. and Mrs H E Knox and son Eddie shared time with Mrs W G Danford at 110 N Congress St. Others included Dr and Mrs John T Sprague with guests Merle Thomas and Mrs F C Liddell Massillon and more. Families visiting for Home Coming and funerals from Brooklyn N Y Washington DC and Columbus joined residents at various addresses around Athens.
Adele Garrison continues the serialized tale with a tense exchange between the narrator and Philip Veritzen. Veritzen reveals he sent Dicky away to speak privately, insisting the ruse was to spare Dicky effort while hinting at a vital secret. The scene ends with the narrator savoring the moment and the game of nerves.
In a tense exchange, producer Veritzen asks Madge to send Mary away today to a farm before rehearsals. The narrator resists, noting Mary’s independence and urging a cautious approach to avoid making Noel and Mary feel sacrificed.
Mr and Mrs Louis I Brown hosted an open house and Home Coming reception for Mr and Mrs Granville M Evans of Belmont Massachusetts. Guests included Grosvenor McKee and Eleanor Roe with guest John Nichols of Asheville North Carolina. The event drew many town friends and extended house guests during the 5 30 to 7 PM hours.
The Columbus-Athenian Club held its Sunday evening meeting with Mrs R H Thompson at 1455 Hunter Ave as hostess. President Mrs Hill returned after illness and plans for Thanksgiving Christmas parties and relief work were discussed. Navy 14 will be guest day with Mrs Mayme Daugherty at 1979 N 4th St.
Ohio University alumni fill Athens with crowds for a busy Homecoming weekend. Kiwanis dance draws 200 plus couples as reunions, dinners, and open houses hold steady. Saturday night after the game sees crowds in coffee shops and lobbies while WAA Carnival packs the gym. Chi Omega wins booth prize. Alpha Gamma Delta places second with Wild Bill Hickock display. Wells Ross and his orchestra provide dance music.
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