Highway Wives Club Hosts Mrs Bartlett Christmas Plans
Thirteen members of the Highway Wives Club met at 80 Richland Ave to socialize hosted by Mrs. C. E. Bartlett. Cooties prizes were won by Mrs. Ralph Wright and Mrs. Lloyd Pierce. Refreshments by the hostess, her daughter Maxine, and sister-in-law Mrs. Dan Bartlett. A Christmas party is planned for December 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Wives Club
C. E. Bartlett
Richland Ave
Ralph Wright
Lloyd Pierce
Maxine
Dan Bartlett
Calendar of local meetings and notices
Community groups schedule midweek gatherings at hall chair venues. Daughters of Union Veterans and Pocahontas Lodge hold meetings. Athens County Council for Childhood Education and various church and civic groups plan programs, potluck, and a Christmas bazaar. Obituary notes Mrs Laura Washington, 79, of Pt. Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Union Veterans
Loof Hall
Athens County Council For Childhood Education
Annie Gochnauer
State St
Neil Crawford
Gallipolis
Laura Washington
Pt. Pleasant
Alfred Burton
R. B. Reed
Paint Creek
Rossini Birthday Note and Local Engineer License
Franklin Marsh of a local sand and gravel firm earns a stationary engineer license. Gioachino Rossini was born February twenty ninth in 1792, marking a notable date in music history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Franklin Marsh
Gioachino Rossini
Steamed Christmas Pudding Recipe from Historic Menu
A traditional steamed Christmas pudding recipe combines raisins prunes sugar fat and spices with rum flavoring eggs fruit nectar and flours. The batter is steamed for about three and a half hours in a greased mold and served hot with lemon vanilla or hard sauce.
Marriage Meddlers and Clutch Conspiracy on the Island
Adele Garrion relates a scheming plan where Dicky prepares a discreet watcher to shadow Noel and Mary as they head to a beach outing. Jim is assigned to service Noel's car and delays are engineered to protect the couple, while tensions rise over Mary’s safety and the mysterious Jack Leslie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dicky
Mater
Mary
Noel
Jack Leslie
Jim
Graham
Mother Graham
Past Noble Grands Club Elects Officers
Past Noble Grands met at Mrs. Emma Bennett's home with Mrs. Laura Johnson assisting. Thirteen members attended and new member Mrs. Nellie Horn joined. 1938 officers elected: Dell Finsterwald president Mae Harmon vice president Lillian Porter secretary Laura Johnson treasurer. Flora Murphy received the mystery package. Christmas party planned Dec 20 at Mrs. Vida Carpenter's home with ten cent gifts. Missionary Society bake sale and bazaar set for Express Office on W Union St Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Grands Club
Emma Bennett
Montrose Ave
Laura Johnson
Edna Junod
Nellie Horn
IOOF
Blanche Finsterwald
Dell Finsterwald
Mae Harmon
Lillian Poreter
Flora Murphy
Vida Carpenter
Gallipolis Social Notes Engage Local Families
Nelle Cook announces the marriage of her niece Eve lyn Cook to Louis Miller of Cleveland on Thanksgiving at the bride’s Akron home. Mrs. Miller will reside in Cleveland. A Gallipolis dinner party hosted by J E Evans Sr. and guests from Columbus Cleveland Reynoldsburg and Gallipolis. Virginia Lynch Branson, Jacob Dyer, and others are noted with visits and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Nelle Cook
Evelyn Cook
Louis Miller
Cleveland
Herbert Plant
Akron
Miller
S. T. Cook
J. E. Evans
Thomas
Phoenix, Ariz
J. W. Evans
Sally Lee
N. L. Evans
Betty
Columbus
Francis Evans
Reynoldsburg
B. R. Evans
Nellie Mae Clifton
Bells Plan Winter in Los Angeles From Yakima
Mr and Mrs Walter M Bell of Yakima Washington depart for Los Angeles to spend the winter. Mrs Bell has been visiting her mother and relatives and is joined by Mr Bell. Their daughter Jane will extend her stay in the west with the couple. Thanksgiving visits and extended relatives are noted among local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter M. Bell
Georgia Rothgeh
Yakima
Wash
Los Angeles
Esther
Forrest Saunders
Cincinnati
University of Indiana
Beatrice Thompson
Devine
Ohio Hospital
William Snead
Betty Mills
Bluefield
W.va
A. F. West
Marietta
Frank Millis
Swan Creek
James Reese
Anna Louise Willey
Cedar and
Third Sts
Clyde Saunders
Toledo
Paul O'Brien
Columbus
John O'Brien
Local births and visits recorded in Pt Pleasant area
Joe Buffington and Mrs. Buffington announce the birth of a daughter at Holzer Hospital on Saturday November 27. Also noted are Thanksgiving visits of Clarence Bowen and family in St Paris, Emma Lou McCormick’s return to Charleston, Stanley Lewis and Marcella Williams welcome a son William Edward born November 22 at Holzer, and other family visits including Mrs. Hubert Fair in Philadelphia and Fannie Carter’s 88th birthday celebration with relatives from Lynchburg Cleveland and Pt Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Buffington
Pleasant
Evans Grocery Co
Mrs. Buffington
Holzer Hospital
Clarence Bowen
St. Paris
Garnet Kirby
Briggs Kirby
Emma Lou McCormick
Charleston
Edwin McCormick
Stanley Lewis
Marcella Williams
Oak Hill
William Edward
Clark Lackey
J. S. Clark
Mary Ewing
Mt. Airy
N. C
Lackey
Wilmington
Virginia Smith
Huntington
Wayne Sanns
Hubert Fair
Lady
Philadelphia
Ernest H. Davis
Fannie Carter
John Tinsley
Robert
Lynchburg
O. W. Lusher
Pt. Pleasant
Neil P. Beall
Cleveland
Mary Lusher
Navy Blue and Gold opens at Athena Theatre this Thursday
Acclaimed by naval officers as the most authentic story of the United States Naval Academy Navy Blue and Gold debuts at the Athena Theater with a strong cast led by Robert Young James Stewart Lionel Barrymore Florence Rice Billie Burke Tom Brown Samuel S Hinds Paul Kelly and Barnett Parker. The film depicts cadet devotion to service demanding discipline and Navy football heroics with scenes shot at Annapolis and directed by Sam Wood with technical support from Cotton Warburton Gil Kuhn and adviser Commander Harvey S Haislip USN retreating to a safe, classic naval drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Naval Academy
Athena
George Bruce
Robert Young
James Stewart
Lionel Barrymore
Florence Rice
Billie Burke
Tom Brown
Samuel S. Hinds
Paul Kelly
Barnett Parker
Stern
Navy
Paris
Stewart
Miss Rice
Parker
Annapolis
Sam Wood
Cotton Warburton
Gil Kuhn
Harvey S. Haislip
Local social notes highlight gatherings and arrivals
Roses and candles adorned the Lloyd home for a rock club gathering honoring Mrs. Sarah Jane Morgan. Prize winners at four tables were named Mrs. Will Cox and Mrs. Herbert Cardwell, while several families from Patriot Northup and nearby towns visited, hosted by multiple hosts. A first son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Walker of Cora on November 21, and various families share visits, marriages, and recoveries across Columbus, Proctorville, and Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Evans
A. S. Lloyd
Rock Club
Lloyd
Sarah Jane Morgan
Evans
Will Cox
Herbert Cardwell
Jack Walker
Cora
Jackson
Tandy Walker IV
Middleport Pastor Touts Africa as Sunshine Land
Rev. George E. Archibald of Middleport Nazarene Church, a former South Africa missionary, argues Africa is sunny not dark and cites brighter African towns than Ohio. He plans to return to Pondoland, South Africa, and outlines talks and services at the Nazarene Church including a weekend program with Rev. C. H. Detty speaking and a Point Pleasant Mission male quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Africa
George E. Archibald
Middleport
Nazarene
Archibald
Pondoland
Union of South Africa
C. H. Detty
Goodhope
Point Pleasant Mission
Pythian Sisters Elect Officers for New Year
Pythian Sisters of Meigs Temple No. 153 Middleport held their annual roll call and election after a potluck supper. Evelyn Fultz was chosen Most Excellent Chief for the coming year with Hugh Rousey as Past Chief. other officers include Margaret Hawkins Senior, Lenore Grate Junior, Edna Howard Manager, and Mil dred Lowe delegate to Grand Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs Temple No
Pythian
Evelyn Fultz
Hugh Rousey
Margaret Hawkins
Lenore Grate
Edna Howard
M. F. Zerkle
James Stevens
Jessie Houdashelt
Maude Gardner
Sylvia Burford
Lillian Steiff
Gladys Vroman
Grand Lodge
Mildred Lowe
Farmers Will Meet At Dyesville December 4
Dyesville Farmers Institute set for next Saturday with morning and afternoon sessions in the Dyesville Church and an evening event at the Columbia School Auditorium for an illustrated lecture. Notable speakers include Miss Arline Graff and Mr. Rummell with performances by local choirs and groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter Dyesville Farmers’ Institute
Dyesville
Columbia School
Arline Graff
Meigs County Home Demonstration
Laurel Grange
Rummell
Institute
Dyesville Choir
Green
Columbia Grange
Columbia Orchestra
Rev Strickland
Celia Dye
Claire Dudgeon
Mr. Rummell
Columbia High School
Sugar Plum Pockets in King Henry III Era
In the era of King Henry III Englishmen carried small sugar plums in pockets as a common habit. The note highlights everyday use of confections and modest personal treats during medieval times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ili
England
Clarks Chapel Aid to Meet This Thursday
Members of the Ladies Aid of Clarks Chapel will be entertained Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Arthur Koker in Harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deborah
The
Christian Church
W. D. Robinson
000
League of Women Voters
Dean Irma E. Voigt
Park Place
Arvilla van Dyke
Department of Child Welfare
O. C. Bird
Helen Fretts
Clarks Chapel
Ladies Aid of
Arthur Koker
Harmony
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Athens County
Ohio State Univerity
Ohiotate
Presbyterian Church
Ohio State Univerity Dads’ Association
E. Lewis
Ohio State University
H. R. McVay
Charles Chandler
Aldred Gilson
Central Ave. M. E. i
Phyllis Sheldon
Betty Candler
Mildred Larch
Marie Hanson
Howard Walden
Athens
George Spring
Albany
Lake Worth
Florida
Audrey Meighen
Miss Meighen
Federal Writers Project
WPA
Frank S. Perry
Marjorie Knowlton
Desta Marlene
Patricia Ann
S. G. Nichols
W. C. Nichols
Lower Plains
Shice
Chelsea
Mayfair Coffee Service
Kensington
Logans
Bartlett
Pocahontas Lodge
Red Men's Hall
WCTU
E. C. Berry
N. Congress St
Mt. Zion Church
L. B. McCune
Fred Luchs
Wesleyan Needle Club
First Methodist Church
S. C. Hartman
Morris Ave
Central
PTA
Ladies Aid Society of
Richland Ave. M. P
W. Union St
News of
Marriage Meddlers
Cre
Matics
Cimranes
Adele Garrison
Past
Missionary Society of Bates Church
Gallipolis Social Notes
O. A. Odell
Gerald Branson
Virginia Lynch
Vernal Birch
Honor Dyers
Jacob Dyer
Louisville
Clarence Young and Son
Massillon
G. B. Gillingham
Miss Weaver
Anna Louise Weaver
Bridge
Charles Barnett
Virginia Spear
John Mootz, Jr
Etheleen Warden
Elizabeth Carnes
Jean McCormick
Faye Alban
Virginia Shahan
Betty Mootz
Harry Maddy
Edwin
Newport
California
Eleanore Whitney
Polis
Annapo
Pia
Ohio University
Mrs Carter
Theorld
Doe Palooka
Annapolis Academy
Rook Club
H. A. Harbour
Patriot
James Hively
Richard
Beatrice
Eddie Bush
T. S. Jones
Edith
Northup
Ethel Harbour
C. Frye
Carl Grube
Hazel
Helen
Clara Harbour
Flora Blazer
Marion
Anna Beckett
Mae Blazer
Proctorville
Wilson Blazer
Rebecca Alexander
Bertha Pritchett
Ira Swisher
Lucille Rees
Ella Davies
County Recorders
Ed Judy
Pythian Sisters
Chamberlain
Chamberlain Laboratories Inc
Des Moines
Tre
Cornwell & Co
Athens Jewelers
Steppe
Hotel
Clover Farm
Westinghouse
Mary Teegarden
Westinghouse Co
Modern Appliance Co
Mchenry's
Kelch
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