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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1939

Page

10

Southeast District Federated Music Clubs Meet in Athens

The annual Southeast District meeting of the Federated Music Clubs of Ohio affiliated with the Woman's Music Club of Athens will be held in Athens on Saturday October 21. Delegates will attend from Lancaster Logan Pomeroy Milford Marietta Ironton Portsmouth and Jackson with morning registration at 9 o clock at the Women’s Faculty Club. A luncheon is planned at the Presbyterian Church at 12 30 and a public afternoon program at Music Hall at 2 featuring a violin quartet and vocal and piano numbers by local artists.

Federated Music Clubs of Ohio Woman's Music Club of Athens Lancaster Logan Pomeroy Middleport Marietta Ironton Portsmouth Jackson R. A. Herbrook C. F. Clark Kelly Washington Court House Oliver Martin Presbyterian Church Music Hall Elizabeth Ellis L. C. Mitchell Louis Hammerle Carl Nessley Virginia Segale Junior Music Club of Athens Phillip Peterson Irene Witham Beard

Luncheon Hostess Mrs C H Creed Entertains Eight

Mrs C H Creed at her apartment at the Athens State Hospital entertained eight guests at luncheon Wednesday. Guests included Mrs Alice Mayo Mrs Mamie Mathews Mrs Dismukes Mrs William Wheeler Mrs Ben Williamson Mrs J C Miller Mrs Margaret Manning and Mrs Carrie Hardin Adair. Adair, a graduate of Ohio University, has many friends in the city.

C. H. Creed Athens State Hospital Alice Mayo Mamie Mathewson Dismukes William Wheeler Ben Williamson J. C. Miller Margaret Manning Carrie Hardin Adair Adair Ohio University

Mrs T C Scott Leads Social Literary Club Program

Mrs T C Scott reviewed Edna Ferber autobiography A Peculiar Treasure at the Social Literary Club meeting held Tuesday afternoon at Mrs H E Benz home. Twenty five members attended with guests Mrs George N Burger and Mrs John W Danford. M R L Morton presided at tea after the program. The next meeting will be at Mrs W H Cooper’s home with Mrs C C Millikan reviewing Dithers and Jitters by Cornelia Otis Skinner.

T. C. Scott Edna Ferber Social Literary Club H. E. Benz Watt St George N. Burger John W. Danford M.* R. L. Morton W. H. Cooper C. C. Millikan Cornelia Otis Skinner

Amateur night and football weekend in Athens offer diversions

Athens runs a quiet weekend with no O V stadium football game. Navy and Notre Dame clash in Cleveland drawing many fans from Ohio. O U students plan trips to the lakefront game, while others follow radio play by play. Piano acts and a Chi Omega charity project for Sheltering Arms Hospital provide local color and a bridge fundraiser supports the sorority’s hospital fund.

Athens O. V. Stadium Navy-Notre Dame Ohio Cleveland O. VU Lake Front U. S. Navy Midshipmen Cincinnati O. U.-St. Xavier

Pallas Club Meeting Reviews Christian Century Series

Mrs. O. D. Morrison hosted the Pallas Club meeting with president Mrs. Charles G. Matthews presiding. A review covered selected articles from the Christian Century series How My Mind Changed in the Last Decade by Mrs. Isaac E. Ash. Mrs. Emmett Rowles summarized the Southeastern Ohio Federated Clubs conference held in Ironton.

Pallas Club O. D. Morrison Morris Ave Charles G. Matthews Isaac E. Ash Emmett Rowles Southeastern Ohio Federated Clubs Conference Ironton John A. Hess

Military Ball by Ohio National Guard Saturday Night

Rex Koons and his orchestra play for the Military Ball sponsored by the "C" club Battery C 134th Field Artillery Ohio National Guard at the Armory. Dance hours are nine to one informal attire. Captain E E Carmichael chairs the club with rooms in the Armory basement.

Rex Koons 134Th. Field Artillery Ohio National Guard Ohio University E. E. Carmichael

Housing Units To Be Guests at Deans Sunday Tea

Dean of Women Irma FE Voigt will host a Sunday afternoon in her home from 3 to 5 for organized housing units. Those pouring will be Miss Laura Bailey, Mrs A R Harmon, Mrs E W Coe, and Mrs C A Watts. Receiving line includes Dean Voigt, Lois Faulstich, Sara Jones, and Sarah Jane Kuchenrither.

Irma FE Voigt Laura Bailey A. R. Harmon E. W. Coe C. A. Watts Dean Voigt Lois Faulstich Women's League Sara Jones Sarah Jane Kuchenrither

Delta Tau Honors House Mother With Birthday Dinner

Delta Tau members held a birthday dinner at the chapter house Wednesday night. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Gifford Blyton Mrs. Frank Thompson and Mrs. Barbara Smith. Mr. Robert Jolly presented Mrs. Norma K. Ogier with a cameo brooch on behalf of the fraternity.

Norma K. Ogier Delta Tau. Delta Fraternity Gifford Blyton Frank Thompson Barbara Smith Robert Jolly Ogier

Gorin to headline Community Concert series in Athens

Igor Gorin baritone and composer will open the Community Concert series in Memorial Auditorium on Monday night October 23. The Russian born artist notes ties between Negro spirituals Ukrainian and Caucasian music while working on a tone poem with poet Charles Hanson Towne. Athens subscribers are reminded doors close at 8 pm and seats are held until ten minutes before eight.

Igor Gorin Gorin Czechoslovakia State Opera Schirmer Charles Hanson Towne Athens Memorial Auditorium

Church Auxiliary At Baker Home

Mrs. L. C. Baker hosted the Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church at her home 42 E. State St. on Wednesday afternoon, with plans to send clothing and gifts to a Minnesota missions school for Indian boys. Mrs. Amelia Hockenberry was absent. Mrs. A. W. Guest leads supply. Tea hour was presided over by Mrs. J. J. Crumley.

L. C. Baker E. State St The Episcopal Church Baker Amelia Hockenberry Minnesota A. W. Guest A. W. Guest, Secretary of the Supply Department J. J. Crumley

Chi Omega Bridge Event raises funds for hospital children room

Chi Omega sorority at S. College St. hosted a benefit bridge night to support Sheltering Arms Hospital's children's room. Sixteen contract and three auction tables filled the event with prizes awarded to top players including Mrs. Earl Beckley and Mrs. H. G. Householder.

Oor Chi Omega Sorority Sheltering Arms Hospital Chi Omega S. College St

Mending Oilcloth Teard Tears With Tape

A printed note explains mending torn oilcloth by placing white adhesive tape on the back. Cut the plaster slightly wider and longer than the tear to cover it effectively.

Higley Circle meets at N S Welk Home

The Higley Study Circle gathered at 18 Second St to discuss city federation matters. Mrs. A C Anderson presided in the president's absence as Mrs. O E McClure spoke on Transportation of Foods and Mrs J R Gentry on New Foods in the Market and Menu Planning.

Higley Study Circle N. S. Welk Second St Mary Williams A. C. Anderson C. E. Atkinson City Federation O. E. McClure J. R. Gentry

Treace and Evans Celebrate Birthdays at Corning Party

A joint birthday party for Mrs. Mattie Treace and her sister Miss Mary Evans of Corning was held at Mrs. Treace’s home on N Court Street last Sunday. Twelve guests attended the birthday dinner with two decorated cakes, ice cream, and coffee. Guests included Mr. John Breese Miss Doris Orr Mrs. Mary Orr Miss Mary Jones all of Columbus Mr. Sam Evans Murray City and Mr. Eddie Evans.

Mattie Treace Mary Evans Corning

Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin

Constipation and acid indigestion are addressed by Dr Caldwell's Laxative-Senna with Syrup Pepsin. The product claims Pepsin dissolves undigested protein in the stomach while Senna stimulates bowel movements. It is advertised as pleasant tasting for children and available at druggists.

Dr. Caldwell

Ardmore youth jailed in Ohio for train hopping

Roy Collins, 19, of Ardmore Oklahoma, was jailed in Youngstown Ohio after being arrested for train hopping. He wore only one shoe when taken into custody, and police provided him with a new pair of shoes and socks.

Youngstown, O Roy Collins Ardmore Okla Roy Collins

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Woman's Music Club S. E. District American Institute of Laundering C.H. Creed Cornells Coats Royal Broadnax Parkersburg W. Va Vernon Smolik Richard Imes Herpel Saunders Harry Atwill Normandie Burgett McHenry Sterling Coats the Quality Store Mrs. Ash Pallas Dhe Morrison Home Katharine R. Jones New York Belmont Park L. I Military Ball of National Guard Dean's Delta Tau Baker Home Stork Children's Toys N. Court Street Athens, Ohio Jolenes Jean Adairs Woodworth's Higley Circle Mrs. Treace Miss Evans Hassocks Furniture Store N. Court St Marguerite Richland Avenue Madamoiselle
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