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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1948

Page

8

Community Concerts Kick-Off Dinner Opens Membership Drive

The Community Concerts Association starts its 1948 49 Athens membership drive at the Berry Hotel with a kick off dinner. Harold J Baedecker notes plans for an ambitious season while 2800 memberships are capped with 1550 reserved for Ohio University students. The four contracted attractions include The Barber of Seville, Morley and Gearhart, the Columbus Boys Choir, and Mario Lanza. CCA headquarters operate at Berry Hotel with daily hours 9 am to 5 pm and 9 pm on Thursday.

CCA Athens Harold J. Baedecker Ial East Hotel Berry Harry Benz Ohio University Raedecker Orin Juel New York Community Concerts Association Joe Memorial Auditorium Irma E. Voigt Charles Wagner Opera Company of Morley and Gearhart Fred Waring Columbus Boys Choir Mario Lanza Berry Hotel Mary Benz

36th Anniversary Honor for P. B. Burns Parents

Mr and Mrs J S Sampselle hosted a family dinner at 60 S Shannon Ave Sunday evening celebrating the 36th wedding anniversary of Mrs Sampselle s parents Mr and Mrs P B Burns Other guests included Mr and Mrs L A Wigal Mary Burns and Jay Sampselle. Mr and Mrs J P Burns and son Jimmie could not attend.

J. S. Sampselle S. Shannon Ave Sampselle P. B. Burns L. A. Wigal Mary Burns Jay Sampselle J. P. Burns Jimmie

Central Ave Methodist WSCS Group Meeting Report

Circle Three of the Central Ave United Methodist Church met at Mrs. Gill Brown’s home. Devotions led by Mrs. Glenna Weatherby, Lord's Prayer recited. Edith Bahr reported a book. Lena Nida oversaw a contest won by Mildred Bean and Lois Wolfe. Refreshments served for 14 by Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Mary Galvin. Bake sale by Union Church WSCS set for Oct 2 at Carpenter's Hardware, 9 a.m. Chairmen are Mrs. John Withers, Mrs. Wilma Romine and Mrs. Nancy Pierce.

Central Avenue Wscs of Union Church Carpenter’s Hardware Store John Withers Wilma Romine Nancy Pierce

Morley Duo Promises Spotlight at Mills Center

The Morley duo, a pair of pianists previously praised for their concert tours in Europe, will perform at Mills Center. Virginia Morley, a California native with studies at Livingston Gearda, remains central to their program alongside their mother and scholarship connections. The duo’s rise from student days to international stages marks a notable career.

Virginia Morley California Mills Ceter Livingston Gearda Europe France Morley Communi

Honoring Mrs. Carl Re hosts guests at entertainment event

The narrative reports a social gathering at 46 Grosvenor St honoring Mrs. Carl Re. Guests include Mrs. Maxw auson Mrs. Harm Eleanor Fisher Mrs. Dan Mrs. Kenneth Beery and others who shared bridge wins. The item notes travel and visits by local families to Chicago Madison Wisconsin Dells and the Mississippi River area.

Maxwauson William Harm Eleanor Fisher Dan Kenneth Beery Lee William Willia Carl Williams Maud Rutherford Atkinson Luth Minn Jarvis Rutherford Chicago Wisconsin Madison Wisconsin Dells Mississippi Drive Sippi River

Notice of Tax Levy and Executor Appointment in Ohio

Notices announce Harold Bureh of Athens named executor of Charles Raymond Toureh estate with four months to file claims. Township and city election notices seek levies above ten mill limits for Waterloo and Nelsonville cemeteries and street lighting, with polls opening early morning and closing in the early evening.

Harold Bureh Athens Ohio Charles Raymond Toureh Canaan Township Athens County Francis BD Said

Notice of Tax Levy Election in Rome Township Ohio

Election notice warns Rome Township Athens County Ohio residents to vote on November 2 1948 on a tax levy exceeding the ten mill limitation for cemetery care and upkeep for five years at up to one mill per dollar of valuation. Polls open 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM Eastern. Dated September 20 1948. C K Handley chairman John Fr Barker clerk. dotw

Waterloo Athens County Ohio Wald Board of Elections C. BH. Handley BE. Barker Nelsonville Eald City Oke Hos. C Board of Trustees Rome C.K. Handley John Fr. Barker Board of County Commissioners Athens Jd4s. Co. FE Handley John FE. Barker Board of Education Ames-Bern Lots, Co BE. Handley John BE. Barker C. J. Handley John KK. Barker

Tax Levy Election for Ames Bern Rural District Ohio

Notice set for November 2 1948 election asking voters to approve a tax levy beyond the ten mill limit for current expenses up to 30 cents per $100 value for five years. Includes open hours and officials signatures. Also notices issuance of bonds by Athens Local School District for additions with an estimated tax rate of 3.3 mills, voting November 2 1948.

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