Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-12-05
Thanksgiving Day Delightfully."-
Celebrated At SanatOrilIm

He leaves wife and two children.
Thanksgiving Day Delightfully."-
Celebrated At SanatOrilIm
Thanksgiving day was no ordi-
nary occasion at Rocky Glen sana-
torium. Early in the morning, de-
spite the rain and cloudy weather,
victrola music was played outside
the cottage corridors to awaken
everyone to Thanksgiving. The
morning. was a veritable buzz with
preparations for the amateur hour
program at one p. M, and every
one eagerly anticipated its pleasure.
All entertainers booked to appear
were having last minute rehearsals.
At 1880 a delicious turkey dinner,
with all the trimmings, was served
in special holiday style with suit
able Thanksgiving decorations.
In order that the amateur hour
might be enjoyed by patients un-
able to leave their cottages, ar
rangements were made with Dem
mie Walker for loud speaker sys-
could be broadcast from the recre-
alton room by microphone. James
Flanagan, jr., was the clever master
of ceremonies of the amateur hour.
He very skillfully handled the en-
tire program and interviewed each
entertainer as they appeared before
the mike The first to broadcast
was Miss Lucille Gaylord, who fit
tingly gave clear, concise account
of the Pilgrims voyage to America
on the MayfloWer, and of their land
ing at Plymouth Rock. An account
of an imaginary football game be-
tween the Indians and the Puritans
on the first Thanksgiving was read
by Mary Alice Smith. Ben Wilson,
a patient at Rocky Glen, sang first
a southern melody, and Mother
Machree'' as an encore, and was
awarded second prize by popular
vote taken after the program. Mu-
steal numbers were played by
Thurman Gallagher, violin, Mrs Luz
ellie Richardson, guitar, and Sam
Clines, violin. Warren Knox sang
"Without Word of Warning" Sc
lections on both the piccolo and
flute were played by Daniel Wycoff
who Travelled for years with the
band of Sells-Floto circus. Miss
Joan Phillips and Miss Nancy White
each sang one of the current pop
ular songs. Lucille Gaylord, in her
usual pleasing manner, was piano
accompanist for all the soloists
Harry Harris, veteran entertainer,
sang and gave comedy number.
Miss Mary Gaines charmingly sang
Every Now and Then" and tap
danced for which she was awarded
a prize as the best lady entertainer
on the program. First prize, by pop
ular acclaim, went to II year old
j Johnny Mock, who asked the aud
fence a few of his store Of innumer-
able riddles. Roger Chart, another
of Rocky Glen's group of musicians,
played the guitar and sang two
popular numbers, and received the
third prize by popular vote. Mr..
Chart received three prizes for pro-
gram numbers he rendered. A short
original skit on the double-cross
John Alden gave Miles Standish
was enacted by Harry Mark, George
Ferguson and Mary Alice Smith.
Another popular song, isn't 1t a
Lovely Day." was sung by Miss
lean Phillips. Bob Tombaugh gave
, talk on his most interesting play
rs member of the M. G M. foot
)all team this year. A black-faced
rio, Ben Wilson, Warren Knox and
Roger Chart, regaled the audience
With some songs, both played and
sung, their arrangements and in
truments being original with them.
3ill Grant, jr., gave talk on "Sell-
in behalf of all the
for the interest, service.
md chance given them by the san
Ltorium staff to recover their
lealth. Miss Martha Bates, lab
'ratory technician, of Rocky Glen
gave an interesting
ak on "Microbe Hunting 1885,"
drs. Jack Furbee, in Walter Win
hell style, gave a few bits of news
licked up on the campus" at
rocky Glen. Bobby Benjamin sang
Isle of Capri" followed by Miss
1erna Christy, who sang, playing
Ter own guitar accompaniment.
red Doan was interviewed by the
EldOICl VI CCI CIAOAICc, anu Cdi0 y
ew words concerning the "Twen-
ieth Century Flyer, N. Y. G. Rail-
way" Last, but by no means least,
immy interviewed and questioned
ohm Mitzmartin concerning the
ootball season of 1895. John is a
ubstantial supporter of the Ohio
tate team, and gave his reasons
nd arguments upholding the opin
on that Schmidt's Scarlet Scourge"
S by far the best team in the
ountry today.
In the evening a party was held
nd prizes given for high scores in
lingo, bridge and hearts. No hap
ier, snappier entertainment could
rave been given than this amateur
lour.
The entire day was a great sue
ess with not a dull moment at any
ime, and left memories everlast-
ng