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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1937
Page
9
Oliver Roberts Barton recalls how a family with little money still found Christmas joy through ingenuity. A simple tree, scraps, and homemade ornaments helped keep children hopeful and united as adversity tested their spirits.
Mrs. Vincent Astor stars in an opulent opening scene as pearls cascade and a jeweled bow adorns her black gown in the gala debut of the season. Luxury and fashion set the tone for the ceremony attended by society.
A fortune around her neck in diamonds and precious stones completes Mrs. Joseph Davies gem costume as she wears a matching clip and a flower tiara, showcasing the 400’s style.
A narrator recalls that gifts from a wealthy relative do not guarantee true Christmas happiness for children. The piece contrasts appearances with real joy, noting parental disapproval of holiday extravagance and the speaker’s own resolve to protect children from disappointment and tears.
Mr and Mrs William Wahl and their two children from Akron visit Mrs Wahl s parents Mr and Mrs Gilbert Michael and other relatives. Mr and Mrs J J Will celebrate a birthday with friends. Thanksgiving guests include the Warns Dyl van Michael Gilbert Michael and Sidney Jordan families. Dana Epple and children visit M A Epple s family as son Glen attends the Disabled Veterans Conference at Minport.
Margaret and Noel plot a quiet afternoon by sending Jim to service the car while Mary and Noel prepare for a beach outing. Mother Graham presses for news on Faith and the errands, as Dicky urges speed to seize the last afternoon.
BASHAN The H V Tucker house and its contents burned to the ground Saturday. Mrs Neva Wells and a friend Clayson Johnson spent Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs R E Cozart. Mr and Mrs John Taylor hosted guests for Thanksgiving. Frank Slater and mother Miss Lucy McKenzie brother Lester Mr and Mrs Chalmer Gillian and son Ronald from Plainview. Wayne Powell Portland and Mr and Mrs Floyd Powell East Liverpool Ohio also present. Mrs FE E Hayman visited with Mr and Mrs Arthur Orr. Mrs Carl McElfresh and Mary Kathleen Delaware visited. Mrs Harry Smith rushed Friday evening by her father’s illness. Mr and Mrs Hallie Tucker and Charles Torrence Delaware spent Sunday with relatives. Hammond family returned from West Virginia last week.
In the city, all the flower gardens combined could support only a few dozen bee colonies, highlighting limited nectar sources and space for apiculture in the urban environment.
Mrs Waldo Douglas and son Pearl spent last weekend in Nelsonville visiting Mrs Emily McManaway and Mrs Douglas sister Mrs William Dewhurst. Mr and Mrs W Leo Williams and family spent Thanksgiving with Mr George Coe. Mr and Mrs Guy Myers and children and Mr and Mrs Rex Wilson Columbus spent Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs R E Wilson. Mr and Mrs Glen Robinson and son were guests of Mr and Mrs Ss P Morris Thanksgiving. Farm Bureau Council met Friday with twenty five present. Art and Thimble Club met at Mrs Fred Moore home. Next meeting at Mrs Lewis Buell home. Ralph Hawk and family guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Jeffers Sunday. Ted Cowen’s small son from Athens visiting uncle Rev Earl Cowen. mother ill.
The M E Church Ladies Aid Society plans a bake sale and bazaar Saturday morning at Glenn Tewksbury's Store. Community members donate funds and food for the Methodist Children's Home in Worthington. Local social notes report Thanksgiving gatherings and small town visits.
Daily Kellogg All-Bran muffins can prevent constipation by providing bulk to soften stools and vitamin B to tonify the intestines. Regular intake with water is recommended, with All-Bran sold by grocers and produced in Battle Creek.
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