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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1947

Page

5

Pallas Club Hosts Genevieve Apgar Speaker

Mrs. A C Anderson hosted the Pallas Club on Saturday afternoon with Miss Genevieve Apgar presenting on Indian Character and Philosophy. She discussed India's low living standards and fatalistic religion, citing Gandhi and Tagore as examples, and urged needs including character faith economic revival communal harmony and universal education. At the close, articles by Ohio's blind were shown.

Anderson Pallas Club Genevieve Apgar A. C. Anderson India Ohio

Teens and football views plus hayrides and teen clubs

AHS drum majorette Janie Hamilton leads the band as teens in Athens focus on football trends. Youths ride hay wagons, sing old and new songs, and prepare hot dogs and marshmallows. A New Orleans mother starts a teen club for wholesome activities while popular juke box tunes and entertainers remain favorites.

Mary Ann Demeter AHS Janie Hamilton L. A. Hamilton Athens Jeanie Janie New York Arthur Walsh Richland Ave Earl Davis Ben Roberts Athens High New Orleans

OU Symphony Orchestra Opens Season To Standing Ovation

The Ohio University Symphony Orchestra conducted by Prof. DeForest W. Ingerham impressed Sunday night with a polished program. Soloist Miss Louise Rose delivered Debussy and Rachmaninoff with clarity and emotion, while Bridge Norse Legend and Don Gillis Short Overture showcased modern rhythms. The audience reacted with enthusiastic applause and the ensemble concluded with Cadman’s suite of Indian melodies.

Ohio University Symphony Orchestra DeForest W. Ingerham Ohio University Ingerham Haydn Louise Rose Lia Deibussy Miss Rose Miranda Hageman Rachmaninoff Rossini Don Gillis Prof Cadman Athens Symphony Hedy Strauss Ooma

Powder Bowl football game roughs up OU Stadium crowd

The Powder Bowl between Pi Beta Phi and Alpha Xi Delta drew a jammed OU Stadium audience for a charity game benefiting the National Cancer Fund. Alpha Xi dominated the air, Pi Phi ground game totaled 82 yards but lost 64. Deborah Linn's miscue and Esther Sprague's endurance stood out as referees struggled with tricky plays.

Pi Phi Alpha Xi's National Cancer Fund Pi Beta Phi Alpha Xi Delta Deborah Linn Anne “Hunk” Baker Athens Esther Sprague Alpha Xi Ruth Haberacker Marilyn Geiler Geiler Bill Dietrich Tony Dibasio Tom Flower Wise Mickey Teare Ed Schott Bill Sprague Edith Eetinger

Bates WSCS Observes Quiet Day for Week of Prayer

Members of the WSCS at Bates Methodist Church host a Quiet Day service on Wednesday October 29 in observance of the Week of Prayer and Self Denial. Guests invited include WSCS members from Mc Dougal Richland Ave and Clarks Chapel Church. Priscilla Needle Club meets at 1 PM Thursday with Mrs Frank Cone at 123 Franklin Ave for luncheon.

WSCS Bates Methodist Church McDougal, Richland Ave Clarks Chapel Church Bates Society Priscilla Needle Club Frank Cone Franklin Ave

Zeta Tau Alumnae Hostesses At Cottage Tea Room

Mrs Emmett Rowles and Mrs Howard Bobo co hosted Zeta Tau Alpha alumnae at the Cottage Tea Room. A dessert course followed the meeting. Miss Mary Ann Maloney, rush chairman at Ohio University, reported on the sorority’s recent rush season. Marian Coe and Irma LaFollette led the program on furnishing materials to the cerebral palsy division of the National Society for Crippled Children and Adults.

Emmett Rowles Howard Bobo Zeta Tau Alpha Cottage Tea Room Mary Ann Maloney Rush Ohio University Marian Coe Irma LaFollette National Society For Crippled Children and Adults

Don Barrs Vacationing at Lake Hope

Mr and Mrs Don E Barr are vacationing at Lake Hope They arrived from their Toledo home at 2136 Marlowe Road on Saturday Mr Barr was associated for 18 years with The Ohio Fuel Gas Company in Athens as district of

Don E. Barrs Lake Hope Don E. Barr Marlowe Road Toledo Barr Ohio Fuel Gas Company Athens Fice Barrs

Club Calendar Highlights Local Meetings and Events

Local clubs and organizations schedule meetings and activities this week. Young Matrons of First Christian Church gather 8 p.m. at 412 Richland Ave with tax stamps and rummage-sale attire. Altar and Rosary Society hosts 8 p.m. at St Paul’s social rooms. Girl Scouts and families attend Family Night at East Side School 7 p.m.. Faithful Few meet 7:30 p.m. at 34 Washington St. Athens Woman's Music Club meets 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Heft’s home.

First Christian Church Marvin Phillips Richland Ave St. Paul's Church East Side School Beatrix Rosser Washington St Athens Woman's Music Club Clarence Heft Athens-Parkersburg Road Women's Association Presbyterian Church F. B. Dilley Wilber Yauch Sunnyside Dr Carl Sylvester C. H. Creed Athens State Hospital Maecenas Literary Club J. R. Harvey State St

One Hundred Girl Scouts Attend Local Church Services

National Girl Scout Week observed as Athens troops and leaders gathered for Sunday services. About 100 Girl Scouts, plus Commissioner Mrs. Glen Hanes and officers including Mrs. Thor Olson and Mrs. Raymond A. Lee attended, with wide lists of local council members, troop leaders, Brownie chiefs, and high school scouts aiding in the event.

Girl Scouts of Athens Glen Hanes Thor Olson Raymond A. Lee Girl Scouts Lewis Ondis James Rice Earl G. Davis J. R. Vance

Albany WSCS Social At Mitchell Home With Athens Guests

Mrs. M. H. Mitchell and Mrs. Dewey Stone co hosted Albany WSCS members at the Mitchell home on Pomeroy Road. Vice president Mrs. Harriet Woodyard led business. Athens WSCS members presented the program with topic Christian Social Relations and Local Church Activities. Devotions were by Mrs. Don Young. Music featured a quartet Woods Gorham Bolin Jandes with Glazier and Dewey Stone. Mrs. Stone oversaw the tea table decorated in a Halloween motif.

M. H. Mitchell Dewey Stone Albany Wscs Mitchell Pomeroy Road Harriet Woodyard E. V. Springer Athens Wscs Green Don Young Woods

Kanauga Man Charles Deem Dies in Columbus at 48

Charles F. Deem, 48, Kanauga native, died at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus Saturday night after weeks of illness. Survived by wife Gertrude, mother Mrs. W. F. Deem, mother-in-law Mrs. Frank Maddy, two brothers Leslie and John, and other Mason County relatives. Paratrooper son Charles Robert Deem killed in Holland in 1944. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. from Landger Methodist Church in Columbus.

Point Pleasant Charles F. Deem Kanauga St. Francis Hospital Columbus Gertrude Deem W. F. Deem Frank Maddy Mason County Charles Robert Deem Holland Leslie Deem Florida John Deem Athens Lettie Jennings Fourth St William C. Bird Jefferson Blvd Methodist Church Pennsylvania Railroad Co Landger Methodist Church

Jose Iturbi Pupil Performs At AHS

William Hacker, pupil of Jose Iturbi, gave a joint assembly concert for Athens High and Junior High Schools. He played Beethoven Moonlight Sonata, Debussy Clair de Lune, Golliwog's Cake Walk, Chopin Fantasy Impromptu, and Ritual Dance of Fire. He is trained as pianist and conductor under Iturbi and studied at Millikan University and Eastman School of Music. Poston Kindergarten class reunion noted with attendees including Paul Robinson and Nancy Shields.

Julia Ann Ulrich William Hacker Jose Iturbi Athens Hacker Debussy Golliwog Chopin de Falla Mr. Hacker Jose Echaniz Millikan University Eastman School of Music Poston Poston Bible School Paul Robinson Linda Robinson Nancy O’nail Nancy Shields Charles F. Wade Billy Sycks Richard Sycks Ruth McLean Dorothy Robinson Eleanor E. Gifford

Report shows C of C reaches membership quota

POINT PLEASANT The Junior Chamber of Commerce reportedly surpassed its goal for charter members with at least 50 names. Secretary James E. McComb said the list must be checked before newspaper publication and noted some canvassers may not yet have submitted all names at headquarters. There may be more than 60 names on the charter application.

Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce James E. McComb

Pt Pleasant Personalities Host Bridge Party

Nora Somerville and Mrs How ard Guthrie will entertain at a bridge party Monday evening at the home of Mrs Guthrie on Route 7 north of Kananga. Mrs Edward Pitke has returned home after two weeks with relatives in Sturgis Kentucky. Charles Hutton of First Ward moved from Holzer Hospital to Hopemont Sanitarium Saturday by Chapman ambulance. Mr and Mrs Edward Green of Gallia were Sunday guests of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Mervin Chapman Vi and Robert F McGuffin field agent of the state tax commission on a special Wheeling assignment spent Sunday with wife and daughter. Carl Smith local printer leaves tomorrow for Pittsburgh for minor surgery. Mrs Charles A Roberts 1210 Viand St admitted to Charleston General Hospital for surgical treatment.

Nora Somerville Howard Guthrie Kananga Edward F. Pitke Sturgis Charles Hutton First Ward Holzer Hospital Hopemont Sanitarium Chapman Ambulance Edward Green Gallia Mervin Chapman Robert F. McGuffin State Tax Commission Wheeling Carl Smith Pittsburgh Charles A. Roberts Viand St Charleston General Hospital

Henderson resident charged with intoxication in Point Pleasant

A. L. Pearson of Henderson was arrested Saturday night by Chief Hoyt Jiiden and Patrolman T. F. Yost on a charge of intoxication. On Sunday morning Don Hare was arrested for disorderly conduct by Patrolmen Yost, Kayser, and Yeager in Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant A. L. Pearson Henderson Hoyt Jiiden T. F. Yost Yost Robert Kayser Curt Yeager Don Hare

Wilkesville Man Fined for Hunting Without License

Orville S. Bates of Wilkesville was arrested Sunday by Conservation Commission officer Grover C. Skeen of Ripley on a hunting without a license charge. He pleaded guilty before a local magistrate, paid a $20 fine and costs. Bates was visiting relatives in Mason County and said I had it coming to me.

Point Pleasant Orville S. Bates Wilkesville Grover C. Skeen Ripley Conservation Commission Bates Mason County

Mason Teachers Plan Session in Hartford

Mason County classroom teachers association opens the new term with a meeting in Hartford on Thursday at 7 30 pm A musical program is scheduled and a report will be given on the Charleston classroom council meeting held October 10 11 1940 context inferred from era text.

Point Pleasant Mason County Classroom Teachers Association Hartford Charleston

Editor at Wheeling Announces Retirement

William O'Brien Flynn editor of the Wheeling Intelligencer for 21 years announced his retirement Friday to join the Wheeling Downs Racing Association where William G. Liasg serves as president.

Point Pleasant William O'Brien Flynn Wheeling Inteligencer Wheeling Downs Racing Association William G Bill) Liasg

Son is Born in Point Pleasant to Roach Family

A son named Charles Frederick Roach weighing eight pounds two ounces was born October 24 at Point Clinic to Mr and Mrs Charles Roach of Letart. This is their first child and the mother is the former Freda Kath ern Erwin.

Point Pleasant Charles Frederick Point Clinic Charles Roach Letart Freda Kathern Erwin

Mason County surveyor suffers heart attack on courthouse lawn

Oleg Lite tle of Elmwood Mason County surveyor, collapsed from a heart attack while talking with friends on the courthouse lawn Saturday afternoon. He was removed to his home by a son shortly after.

Point Pleasant Oleg Litetle Elmwood Mason County

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